The iPhone Collective

[luke]

Yep, a few people I know are having that exact same problem.
Apple never seem to anticipate demand well, even 11 months on from the 3g/2.0 fiasco.

One of the reasons I'm holding off for a while

 

[Willow1213]

Anyone else had problems getting the new iphone software installed?

DH managed to get it downloaded and installed, but seems to be stuck on the final verification stage. The Iphone tries to connect to Itunes after the install, presumably to verify the phone again. However, DH is getting the error message:

"We could not complete your Itunes store request. The network connection timed out"

Basically he can't use the Iphone. Phone display shows that he should connect it to Itunes - same as when you first get the Iphone.
So he now has no Iphone and no PC (as that's still in 'rebuild') and he's not a happy bunny!!!

We are assuming it's because their servers are really really busy. However, he had no trouble getting it downloaded and installed - just the final step seems to be a problem.

Anyone else had similar problems?

I just updated my software and had the same issue. Just unplug the phone from the computer and plug it back in. It will connect to the iTunes store and "activate" your phone. If you get the same message just repeat until it can connect! It took about 30 seconds after I plugged it in again. Hope this helps!

 

[mla1977]

Question for everyone.

My laptop is dead. D-E-D dead. The hard drive works, but apparently doesn't communicate with the rest of the computer. I don't know about swtiching the hard drive to another computer, but for the time being, my laptop is in pieces (and not from me throwing it against a wall).

I have been using Itunes through my phone for getting podcasts. I can use DBF's computer and his itunes, but I haven't synced anything with that yet. I can deal with having to recreat the playlists, but the only time I tried to sync with his itunes I got a warning saying everything would be erased. Would all of my apps be erased if I did this? There are a few that I paid for that I don't want to pay for again.

Help!

 

[Becx N Gav]

Thanks guys, with persisyence he got there in the end

I don't blame you for waiting Luke and it doesn't surprise me they didn't anticipate the demand

 

[Gav N Becx]

...and I'm back in the room!
Took about 30 mins of retrying but finally got there in the end.
Round of applause to Apple for yet again proving they are unable to forecast demand!

Is it me or does the keyboard seem more spaced out? I seem to be hitting the wrong key far less often

 

[Annette_VA]

I've got the update downloaded, but keep getting this error:
"The iPhone 'Annette's iPhone' cannot be updated at this time because the iPhone activation server is temporarily unavailable."



Everyone else needs to stop activating their phones so I can do mine!

 

[girli565]

I've got the update downloaded, but keep getting this error:
"The iPhone 'Annette's iPhone' cannot be updated at this time because the iPhone activation server is temporarily unavailable."



Everyone else needs to stop activating their phones so I can do mine!

I get the same thing.

 

[Gav N Becx]

Eventually you'll both get there - just persevere and keep trying.
Quickest method for me was to click on a playlist and then click back on Iphone in the left hand menu - it'll then retry.

 

[luke]

Knew there'd be problems!
Glad I decided to wait for the jailbreak

 

[Annette_VA]

Finally got it!

I've played around with the Copy/Paste thing a bit and it doesn't seem that you can copy a URL in the address bar in Safari. Maybe I'm missing something? That's a function that I'd really like to have!
EDIT: Nevermind - DH showed me how to do it. I was skipping a step (oops!)

 

[Anna114]

Anyone else had problems getting the new iphone software installed?

DH managed to get it downloaded and installed, but seems to be stuck on the final verification stage. The Iphone tries to connect to Itunes after the install, presumably to verify the phone again. However, DH is getting the error message:

"We could not complete your Itunes store request. The network connection timed out"

Basically he can't use the Iphone. Phone display shows that he should connect it to Itunes - same as when you first get the Iphone.
So he now has no Iphone and no PC (as that's still in 'rebuild') and he's not a happy bunny!!!

We are assuming it's because their servers are really really busy. However, he had no trouble getting it downloaded and installed - just the final step seems to be a problem.

Anyone else had similar problems?

When I tried to update, I was told I could not connect to the ITUNES store and my phone wouldn't start My husband got Cormac (my phone) up and running so I could go to work. When I looked later only 1 of my 30 applications loaded. When I got home my husband fixed him all up. I don't even know why I did it my 3GS is coming tomorrow. My favorite feature is reading email widescreen. I belong to a DVC yahoo group and the font is so small I always had to enlarge and go back and forth to read it.

 

[Becx N Gav]

When I tried to update, I was told I could not connect to the ITUNES store and my phone wouldn't start My husband got Cormac (my phone) up and running so I could go to work. When I looked later only 1 of my 30 applications loaded. When I got home my husband fixed him all up. I don't even know why I did it my 3GS is coming tomorrow. My favorite feature is reading email widescreen. I belong to a DVC yahoo group and the font is so small I always had to enlarge and go back and forth to read it.

Same happened with DH, no apps

Bless him it was a stressful night I think he's back to normal now (well as normal as he can get )

 

[grimley1968]

I guess I'm glad mine hasn't shipped yet! But I did get an email notice an hour or so ago that shipment is occuring today with delivery by 4:30 PM tomorrow. Yippee! I'm glad I don't have the thing in my hand with all the problems with iTunes. That would be frustrating. I've upgraded iTunes already, so that part's done. I wonder if some of the problems are occuring because it's not 6/19 yet? I thought these weren't supported until tomorrow.

 

[girli565]

So is the picture messaging feature only available on the 3G S? Or will AT&T get their crap together and get it for the 3G?

 

[princesskelz]

i did an update last night with my iPhone (first generation)
it has a few new features. i was happy with the landscape keyboard =]
had no problems with the backing up of the phone beside it being SLOW!

is the iPhone 3G S going to have a video camera with it?

 

[cslittle999]

is the iPhone 3G S going to have a video camera with it?

The new iPhone 3G S has a video camera. Editing video phone looks pretty cool.

 

[DisLUV]

mms will be avaliable on the 3G whenever ATT allows it. Video camera is only on the 3Gs.

Ok now a couple of questions for yall:

#1 - I had the Live365app and I am just a regular member of Live365.com and have been for years. Well after my 5 days were up as a premium member I could no longer access my presets on my Iphone. Anyone else use this app and is not a premium member?

#2 - This is for any of you who have Facebook and twitter accounts and use your iphone to update your status.... Is there an App you like that allows you to update yoru status on both? Any app you could recommend to me?

 

[mark2311]

I am now the proud owner of an iPhone 3G S. Its so cool. I was worrying a bit about it but now I know its the best decision I've made in a long time

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

I just picked up my new 3gs this morning. LOVE IT! Still lots to play around with.

 

[grimley1968]

Mine is supposed to be delivered today by 4:30 PM. Woo hoo!