This week Apple has released its second update for the iPhone. The notes on update 1.0.2 cryptically states that it includes “bug fixes” but gives no specific details. The 3.7 MB download only takes a few minutes to download, and there are lots of reports flying around as to what the update actually does.
Some users are reporting extended Wi-Fi coverage in areas where it was previously difficult or impossible to connect. Others are reporting increased speaker volume as well as fixing an issue with iPhone’s camera that caused a blue/green tint to cover photos.
If you’ve hacked your iPhone, though, getting the update becomes a bit tricky. Like update 1.0.1, hacked iPhones require a full restore to get the update working. Hacked iPhone owners will see the update as a ridiculously large 92.1 MB download. This is just because it includes the restore.
Of course restoring your hacked iPhone results in losing all of your hacks. Some users have reported that they have been able to choose past backups and restore their user settings. Of course there are now a lot of new and simple ways to get your favorite hacks and third party apps back.
While reloading your favorite hacks may seem like a pain it’s interesting to note that Apple has made no attempt to prevent future hacks. If we get up to updates 1.2 or 1.3 with no software to prevent hacking those who love to fiddle around with their iPhones may be in the clear. We’ll just have to wait till the next updates.