What iPhone Firmware are You Running?
With the iPhone OS 3.0 Preview coming this Tuesday, March 17, the question will inevitably become: when's it shipping?!
However, Erica Sadun over at Ars Technica, in an article designed to help developers better target their firmware requirements, shows some interesting data on what firmware releases iPhone owners are actually using... and it isn't always the latest.
iPhone users likely keep up to date more than almost any other smartphone platform on the planet simply because Apple and iTunes make it so drop dead simple to find out about, and install the OS updates. But even so, Sadun's article shows not everyone is doing it:
The data, covering one week and provided by Headlight Software, showed no one on 1.x (thank Jobs for that!), less than 2% total on 2.0.x, less than 7% on 2.1.x, 26.61% on 2.2, and a whopping 65.49% on the current firmware, 2.2.1 released January 27.
So two-thirds on the latest/greatest firmware, just over a quarter on the previous release (yellowsn0w unlockers accounting for some of that, we suspect), and few stragglers back in the stone ages of 2.0.
As important as this information is for developers trying to figure out how to target their requirements, we're also just plain curious. We figure TiPb readers are some of the smartest iPhone folks on the planet. So let us know, are you on the most recent iPhone OS 2.2.1 version, or are you deliberately staying on 2.2 for now? Anyone just not care about firmware and sticking with an older version that "just works" for you?
And how many would upgrade to 3.0 in a heartbeat the instant Apple dropped it?
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2.2!
2.2.1 of course.
2.2 T-Mobile, not worried about updating to 2.2.1
custom pwned 2.2. I hated 2.2.1 it was killing my battery really fast.
I'm running 2.2 because I'm too lazy to upgrade my jailbroken phone to 2.2.1 for no tangible benefit.
2.2 Jailbroken 2G iPhone, because it's a pain to upgrade, jailbreak, and re-install all of my apps for a 2.2.x update, and also I'll wait for 3.0.
It also helps that 2.2 is relatively stable and that there's no performance need that makes me want to upgrade.
Rajiv
I'm on 2.2.1
I have an unlocked 2G, so I don't have to worry about yellowsn0w and I've jailbroken and restored dozens of times to test things for TiPb anyway, I've gotten used to the pain
The second the jailbreak for 3.0 arrives of course, I'll upgrade.
I'mon 2.2.1 factory unlocked.
I guess I'd wait two-three days to upgrade to 3.0, just to get some feedback from other users.
I am running 2.2.1 & I want 3.0 NOW!!
2.2, don't see any reason to upgrade/update
Jailbroken 2.2.1 on a 1st gen iPhone. I waited a long time to jailbrake but finally got tired of waiting for Apple on some features. Too many cool things about Jailbroken iPhones.
Whether I upgrade to 3.0 right away or wait on a jailbrake will depend on the feature set available in 3.0...
2.2.1! Counting the seconds until Tuesday!
2.2.1 on T-Mobile with current baseband. I'm using a GEVEY Turbo SIM. Works great. Don't see the need to jailbreak.
I run 2.2.1 and wish I wouldn't have upgraded because it's DRAINING my battery! Won't be upgrading to 3.0 until jailbreak is released and most Apps are ported.
I'm 3G 2.2.1 and ready to upgrade to 3.0 even if I have to walk around with a car battery hooked-up and stuffed inside a backpack.
Custom 2.2.1 that allows for yellowsn0w if I want it!
2.2.1 but my battery drops fast. I'm counting minutes for 3.0
Still using 2.2 myself(QPwn). 2.2.1 was nothing special @ all. 3.0 in a heartbeat tho.
2.2 and unless 3.0 brings copy/paste , mms, video recording or the ability to use the itunes i've already paid for as ringtones ( wishful thinking) i will stay with 2.2.
Everyone is aware that 3.0 will not be released on Tuesday, right? They are just showing a sneak peek.
I believe everyone is just answering the question above.
I'm on 2.2.1 and I'll definitely upgrade to 3.0 the moment it comes out...specially if it comes with at least half the laundry list of wishes everybody's been publishing
Steve, look again. It appears that a few people think it comes out this Tuesday. I have been reading a lot of comments like that on various sites.
2.2.1 iPhone 3G factory unlocked here. Never jailbroken and probably never will.
Dunno if I'll hop on the 3.0 bandwagon straight off, if only because the servers may be too cluttered and clogged with all the excited "me-first"ers.
@Matt:
Sorry, I don't see any comments expressing that anyone here assumes it will be released Tuesday.
I see "Counting the seconds until Tuesday!," which tells me that the person is excited about Tuesday's announcements... and I see "I’m counting minutes for 3.0" which tells me they're just counting the minutes for 3.0.
It doesn't matter... it just seemed odd to me.
Not jailbreaking so I update when the updates come. Yeah could be the odd small issue with a newer vers but not that worried.
I'm on 2.2.1 and really happy with it. When 3.0 comes out, I'll upgrade as soon as possible (assuming it's possible). I will not upgrade hardware for 3.0 unless there is a significant increase in battery life.
2.2.1 for me...can't wait for 3.0
How many would pay for an iPhone OS 3.0 upgrade (ala MacOS upgrades), while 2.2.x receives only security and stability improvements.
I'm on a jailbroken iPhone and decided to stay with 2.2 b/c 2.2.1 didn't seem enticing.
Jailbroken 2.2.1
I will wait to see what's new. If it includes the Features my JB apps have for example tethering, intellicalc, clippy then I will upgrade. Else I will wait for the JB version.
2.2, jailbroken, waiting to see what 3.0 brings.
2.2.1 here. Love it. Will upgrade ASAP to 3.0.
Side note: I somehow just got the US holiday calender on my phone!! I have been trying to get this for a while and it seems to have just appeared????
2.2. No reason to use 2.2.1 and I've heard it is bad with battery? And to all you people saying you'll wait three days for 3.0, it's very unlikely we will actually get to use 3.0 when it is announced you know..
I am 2.2.1 and it's way better than 2.2 safari is rock solid where it used to crash daily.
2.2.1
. iPhone 2g
@matt: r u saying the 3.0 comes out THIS Tuesday???!!! Woot!woot!
. iPhone 2g
@matt: FYI , it's just a sneak peek
Cant wait to get meself iphone 3 G end of this Month, hope it's arp good as I've heard from the reviews. If its that good, dont mind the shortcomings... Can always fix and update software np. 3.0 should be available by month end I pressume.
sticking with 2.2 had several complaints about 2.2.1 if i can jail break 3.o then ill make the jump
2.2 Jailbroken.
Haven't upgraded to 2.2.1 because upgrading when jailbroken is a hassle and I just didn't see enough benefits to spend the time upgrading.
Jailbroken 2.2. Can't feel the need for 2.2.1.
2.2 till 3.0. 2.1 doesn't have enough for me to start messing around upgrading and jailbreaking again.
2.2.1!!!! Customize app is back for my jailbroken 3G after 6 months of waiting!
Jailbroken 2.2... 3.0 preview will be interesting!
2.2.1 and will update to 3.0 the minute it's released!
JAILBROKEN 2.2....and I won't go to 3.0 until the the Dev team has cracked the code and it's reported as stable.
Anyone on v1.x won't be shown since apps that measure that kind of usage aren't available for v1.x firmware. I know of a few iPod Touch owners who are still on 1.x because it cost them money to upgrade and they are happy with the Apple-provided apps.
I'm on 2.2, but the only reason I havn't upgraded is because I live in South Africa and data ain't cheap round these here parts! 250mb for not much difference is not worth it.
I'm eagerly awaiting 3.0 though. If it is even half of what the rumour mill is churning out, it could be a terabyte and I would still be the 1st to download it. P
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Im running iphone 3.0 firmware