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| iPhone 3G Specifications
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| Basics | |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Networks | UMTS 850/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Data Platform | HSDPA & EDGE |
| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (Embedded) |
| Processor | Samsung S3C6400 |
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| Size & Shape | |
| Weight | |
| Dimensions | |
| Form-Factor | Bar |
| Power | |
| Battery Life (Standby) | 250 hours (10.4 days) |
| Battery Life (Talking) | 600 minutes on 2G (10 hours), 300 minutes on 3G (5 hours), up to 6 hours internet usage, up to 7 hours video playback, up to 24 hours audio playback |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
| Connectivity | |
| Application Platform | Mac OS X (iPhone Version), Web 2.0 AJAX |
| IMAP (IDLE), POP3, Exchange | |
| Web / WAP Browser | Safari 3.0 (HTML, xHTML, JavaScript) |
| Sync Options | iTunes (PC or Mac), supports Microsoft Outlook & Entourage, Apple iCal |
| Bluetooth | 2.0 + EDR |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HSP, HFP |
| WiFi | 802.11g |
| Data Ports | USB 2.0 (iPod Connector), TV Out (with AV Cable) |
| Phone As Modem | No |
| GPS / LBS | A-GPS |
| Memory & Imaging | |
| Display Size | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution | 320x480 pixels @ 163 ppi |
| Display Type, Depth | Multi-touch TFT LCD |
| Caller ID Display | None (single display) |
| Built-in Memory | 8 or 16 GB |
| Camera | 2.0 Megapixel CMOS |
| Audio | |
| TTY/TDD | Yes |
| Audio Out/Headset Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Speakerphone | Yes |
| Interactivity | |
| User Interface | Multi-touch (Mac OS X, Cocoa Touch) |
| Vibrate | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | No |
| SMS Text Messaging | Yes |
| MMS Multimedia Messaging | Email Only |
| Text Entry Options | Visual Keyboard with auto-correction |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Phone Book Capacity | No hard limit |
| Tools | Visual Voicemail, Calendar, Photos, YouTube, Stocks, Maps, Weather, Clock, Calculator, Notes, iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, AppStore |
| Media Types Supported | MP3, AAC, AAC Protected, AAC-LC, MPEG-4, H.264, H.264B, PDF, RTF, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, iWork |
Contents |
iPhone 3G is the second mobile phone from Apple. It builds on the original iPhone with tri-band UMTS/HSDPA, GPS, plastic backing, all-metal buttons, and a standardized headphone jack. In addition, iPhone 3G has longer battery life (when used on 2G networks).
Buy an iPhone 3G (16 GB, Black, Refurbished) from AT&T
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Buy an iPhone 3G (16 GB, White, Refurbished) from AT&T
Buy an iPhone 3G (8 GB) from AT&T
Buy an iPhone 3G (8 GB, Refurbished) from AT&T
Updates
Software Version 3.1: Various minor bugfixes. Install using iTunes > iPhone > Check for Updates...
iTunes Manual Restore File for iPhone 3G OS 3.1 (IPSW)
Downloads/Links
iPhone Dev Center - Apple's official web development connection for the iPhone.
PwnageTool 3.1 Mac OS X (PhoneNews.com Mirror)
redsn0w 0.8 Windows
redsn0w 0.8 Mac OS X
Older iPhone Software Versions
Below are the full iPhone Software (IPSW) restore files for older firmware versions of iPhone. These are only for iPhone 3G, but similar links for the first-generation iPhone are available from the first-generation iPhone page.
2.0.0: iPhone1,2_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw
2.0.1: iPhone1,2_2.0.1_5B108_Restore.ipsw
2.0.2: iPhone1,2_2.0.2_5C1_Restore.ipsw
2.1.0: iPhone1,2_2.1_5F136_Restore.ipsw
2.2.0: iPhone1,2_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw
Codes
Launch Field Test Application: Open Phone > Keypad. Dial *3001#12345#* and tap Call.
Tips/Tricks/Hacks
Tip: Custom Ringtones
Mac users can make custom ringtones quickly and easily using the latest version of GarageBand. After updating, a new option will appear under File > Export that will allow you to save your sound track as an iPhone-compatible ringtone. For this to work, your GarageBand track must be 30 seconds or less... and it will auto-convert the format you have imported (MP3, AAC, etc).
Alternatively (for Windows users; this may work on other systems), you can make any AAC file into a ringtone. Simply convert any audio file into an AAC file (e.g. song.mid can be imported into iTunes and converted there to AAC)--ensure the song is less than 40 seconds long or iTunes won't sync it (try http://midi.mathewvp.com/midiTrim.htm to shorten a midi file before converting). Next find the file in the file system and change it from m4a file type to m4r (e.g. song.m4a to song.m4r). Drag the file into iTunes' ringtone section and add syncing for ringtones under your iPhone's sync settings.
Hack: Preserve Unlock Potential
The makers of PwnageTool have cautioned that updating to iPhone OS 2.2.1 will prevent the device from being SIM unlocked in the future. To avoid this problem, only update to version 2.2.1 by using PwnageTool. The application installs the firmware update in a manner that preserves the ability to SIM unlock the device.
