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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
FCC ID
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
Email 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) from AT&T

Buy an iPhone 3G (16 GB, Black, Refurbished) from AT&T
Buy an iPhone 3G (16 GB, White) from AT&T
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


Carriers: 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.

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