[bigmoss]

There are a few new apps I want to install on my 3G but it wants Firmware 2.2.1 and I am on 2.2. I read where you could download FWChanger and trick it to thinking I was one 2.2.1 but the katest version only goes to 2.0 in the menu and I cannot figure if or how to manually put it in.

Can someone give me a hand. on how to add 2.2.1 and what the build number is ?

Thanks

[boxxa]

Launch the app, select the firmware you want to fake as. There should be a preset for 2.2.1 in the App.


Be carful. If the program is using 2.2.1 becuase of a different call you can run the risk of crashing the app constantly.

[bigmoss]

There is no 2.2.1 listed just 2.0

[klako]

Set Firmware: 2.2.1
and Build: 5H11A

[steveken]

So, you guys have done this and it works fine? I am very very nervous to try this as I have seen other posts (albeit from a VERY long time ago) saying they screwed up their phones. Is it safe to do this? Also, do I need to write down the FW version I have now before I do this so I can set it back later on? Or, how do you get it back to the real FW version if you ever need to?

Thanks in advance. I am just really nervous doing this kinda thing. I almost crapped my pants when I did the jailbreak. LOL.

[equlizer]

It works as it says but also listen to boxxa as a few programs will just crash back to the main screen, hence not work

[confucious]

I use FW Changer on 2.20 and set it 2.21 and have had no problems whtever. You might experience some problems if you are on earlier FW.

The only thing I was advised against is using Logome with FW Changer. Apparently it's fine if you've already used it but a big no no if you try with FW Changer.

[steveken]

K, so, do I need to put in a build number when I type in 2.2.1? and do I need to write down the exact fw and build number thats in there right now in order to put it back the way it was?

[steveken]

I went ahead and wrote down the original FW and build numbers so if I need to go back, I can. I put in 2.2.1 and 5H11A and it appears to be working fine for me.

[confucious]

Post number 4 tells you the build number for 2.11 and it's very easy to find out the build for 2.20 if you want it (5G77 rings a bell but I can't be bothered to check)

[steveken]

So sorry to have bothered you about that. Won't happen again.

[bigmoss]

Steven dont apologize for asking a question not everyone is an idiot like him, for some reason this site has changed allot when trying to get info, it use to be one of the best now most could not be bothered

[confucious]

I answered the question that was asked (before it was edited after I posted.
Please don't call me an idiot.

[bigmoss]

Originally Posted by confucious

I answered the question that was asked (before it was edited after I posted.
Please don't call me an idiot.

Then dont bother posting if you state "you could not be bothered to look" , help someone or dont bother posting, or post an answer when you could be bothered.

[steveken]

Bigmoss, thank you very much. I appreciate your considerate tone.

I noticed something when I installed like the DirecTV app. iTunes is now telling me that my machine isn't authorized for use with some apps (mentions DirecTV app in particular) and tells me that if I don't authorize, the DirecTV app will be deleted along with its data. I know its because I changed the FW number being reported to iTunes, so what do I do about it? Do I just ignore it? I only got FWChanger so that I could get the DirecTV app, the update to Topple, and the app iTrumpet (I am sure there are others that "require" the 2.2.1 update, but haven't tried them yet). In any case, just wondering if the not authorized message is anything to worry about.

Thanks again.