Possible to downgrade back to 1.4 iPhone Software?

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Possible to downgrade back to 1.4 iPhone Software?

Apple really messed up with this 2.0 software update for my original iPhone. Voice reliability is soooo different from iPod problems. I guess they are just now learning that lesson.

Is there any way to go back to the 1.4 Software? I just dont have the time (or interest) to be a Beta Tester for Apple, at least not without compensation.

MacBook 08, Mac OS X (10.5.4)

Posted on Jul 14, 2008 9:29 PM

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Shanesnh

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Jul 14, 2008 10:10 PM in response to macmaninca

I believe this is the only way: http://www.iphonehacks.com/2008/07/downgrade-20.html#more

And no its not a hack dont be fooled by the URL. It simply states uninstalling itunes 7.7, installing 7.5, putting the iPhone into DFU Mode, Holding OPT and Pressing Restore (Mac) or Shift and Restore (Windows) and restoring to 1.1.4

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macmaninca Author

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Jul 14, 2008 10:27 PM in response to Shanesnh

thanks for the link, its a few steps but for now i think its probably worth the trouble. i will give it a try.

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trilobyte

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Jul 14, 2008 10:33 PM in response to macmaninca

It is worth noting....

My first generation phone is not experiencing any problems or degradation of the voice signal. In fact, there's been no change in quality of voice calls. No apparent change in any other aspect of performance, either. I would venture to suggest that this may be the case with the majority of other users out there as well.

That being the case, before winding back to the old firmware, try restoring the 2.0 firmware again. With your phone plugged in and in iTunes, choose the Restore option. That should blank and restore your iPhone software and all its data. If for some reason there's a glitch in your phone now, that should eradicate it and give you the same solid quality that millions of other users are experiencing.

Trilo

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macmaninca Author

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Jul 14, 2008 10:39 PM in response to trilobyte

Actually, I was referring to the 2.0 upgrade issues on Friday that disabled my iPhone for hours. The voice/call quality is fine now after missing 3 important business calls and searching everywhere for a pay phone. I'd just prefer the iPhone to be stable, and that's not been 2.0 in my opinion.

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