Verizon iPhone running iOS 4.2.5
We were fairly certain the Verizon iPhone 4 would require a new version of iOS, sporting a new CDMA radio stack, and it seems it will -- iOS 4.2.5 (8E128).
Current GSM iPhones are on iOS 4.2.1 but it's unknown if they'll also get a bump to iOS 4.2.5 when the Verizon iPhone ships on February 10.
In addition to the CDMA radio, iOS 4.2.5 on Verizon will support the new mobile hot spot feature announced today, and while there's no word on whether or not that will remain exclusive to Verizon, no other carrier has announced it yet either.
What do you think, will everyone get iOS 4.2.5 on February 10 or will Apple let Verizon be Verizon for a while first?
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Att would keep a few more people around if they allowed it.
I personally have no need for a mobile hotspot so it isn't a draw for me at all.
same with me i dont really tether but overall is a good feature for those who need and want it
So that means if I'm out I can use my iPhone to be a wifi hot spot for my wifi only iPad?
Yes it does.
I don't think so. Outside US, we're allowed to tether, but NOT with iPad.
I just downloaded 4.2.5 from a torrent and installed it on my AT&T iPhone 4 and now I have mobile hot spot. Sweet. Glad I kept my $30/month unlimited data plan.
I don't think that's possible!!
He's lying. The 4.2.5 clearly stated the radio stacks were for CDMA. If you were somehow able to do this, the radio would not work and you'f have no signal, service, or data. Damn liar.
Sprays a can of troll be gone
No way.. Screen shot ?
Proof or you never said it....
I was just kidding. hahaha. Just wanted to get a rise out of people. I'm in that kind of mood today. Although I wish it was true.
What a Jrk! Lol, you should of kept going with it. It was believable.
...to a moron.
What I want to know is if I can get an unlimited data plan similar to what I have on my Verizon Blackberry. I don't see why not.
This is straight from the FAQ's
Are there minimum service and data pricing requirements? Yes, iPhone customers will need to choose from any of the current Nationwide plans. Customers will also be required to activate a data package, pricing will be announced at a later date.
http://support.vzw.com/faqs/iphone/iphone_faq.html
I hope I can use the plan I currently have on my BB, don't see why not
The big question is, how much is big V going to charge for using the mobile hotspot feature? No way it's going to be included in your data plan.
I was wondering the same, my guess is at least 10 a month.... That's what the droids are but who knows, they might surprise us.
I think it will be no cost. I mean if the person goes over their limit they get charged a ridiculous amount for overages. Unless verizon gives unlimited data... Lol you never know
I currently have Mobile Hotspot on my Palm Pre-- If I switch, so does my subscription to it. I keep it and unlimited data. FTW.
Yes, isn't mobile hotspot free on your Palm Pre? (not only the app, but the data is included?)
It all comes down to the carriers. maybe this will be a feature tied to te existing tethering system which has to be enabled by carrier for extra charge.
With UK networks becoming stupid on data allowances with new iPhone contracts on sensible tariff only having 500mb,( 18 months ago it was unlimited) I doubt we will see this as a new free feature here
Will these software updates be different by carrier?
The invasion of Androidistan begins. "You may fire when ready."
verizon, SUCK, whichever way you look at it
Go away troll. Hajaha
TROLL MY ASS BOY
@mdntblu: There is no torrent of 4.2.5!
Agreed! Why do people post bull like that lol
Small genetelia? Still it did made me chuckle in it's stupidity
With talks of 4.3, why waste time giving AT&T 4.2.5. I think it stays that way until we all see a 4.3 update.
Not trolling, but would it be to avoid the fragmentation tag? Although the hardware is already fragmented - since if you do switch from ATT to Verizon, you will likely need a new case for your Verizon iPhone.
Why would you need a new case? The phones are outwardly physically and functionally identical.
Nope. The volume buttons are slightly different-- lower or something.
I think that we should gat iOS 4.2.5 but it wont be long till iOS 4.3 when the iPad 2 comes out so there isn't much point bringing 4.2.5.
I hope we all who are upgrading phones don't do so and miss out on the chance to get and iPhone 5. I'd be super pissed! If the iPhone 5 doesn't have LTE on it though, I think I am waiting....
I don't see the iPhone 5 having LTE just yet. Maybe HSPA+
Let the fragmentation begin!
guess what I'm doing on my ip4 right now with out wifi having a conversation and posting this at the same time
Thats just plain mean. LOL!
Sorry kids, but DROID DOES!
Drioid does nothing for the 100,000,000 iOS devices using it.
then go on over to androidcentral.com
Mywi > Verizon walla
Bye!
Again it will be the best deal in areas where service is the same. Carriers are in the business to make money. Watch for hidden fees. I believe verizon has more than AT&T, but the big T also has fees, but seems to be more up front. I would like to see one year contracts with the iPhone so you can get your yearly new phone. If you do go verizon, then you should be able to switch to iPhone 5 when it comes out, but that is in a perfect world.
AT&T users, just jailbreak your iPhone and tethering is magically available to you for free.
I wonder if there will be any significant difference between 4.2.1 and 4.2.5 besides the mobile hotspot and the fact that it will be running on verizon!!
I hope, for all iPhone users' sake that they do not just "let Verizon be for Verizon for a bit" Apple has always kept their devices uniform as far as OS updates go, it's one of the big turn ons compared to say, Android. It was one of the reasons I bcame an iPhone user, and personally I don't Apple straying from their usual ways just because Verizon is finally carrying the iPhone. Just my 2 cents:)
Remember, though, that When Apple released the iPad it had IOS 3.2 and when the iPhone 4 came out it had 4.0 which iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch could upgrade to but not the iPad. iPad didn't get the IOS 4.X upgrade until 4.2.1. So I think Verizon will have 4.2.5 exclusively until IOS 4.3 comes out and then everyone will get that update and be on the same page.
well regarding whether the GSM iphone will get 4.2.5 or will both go to 4.3, i personally doubt it. they might look the same but these are 2 different iphones. so im thinking it will be just like when blackberry upgrades an OS. you have GSM OSes and CDMA OSes. maybe vzn iphone 4.2.5 and then later at&t iphone gets 4.3 then verizon iphone get 4.3.5 ... etc. and that way i think they can control what apps are integrated in each OS version and they can choose not to add mobile hotspot to GSM one.