Download the new iPhone 3.1 Firmware
The new firmware 3.1 includes a handful of new features and bug fixes. The most significant among those are highlighted below:
Genius Recommendations for Apps
Genius Mixes
Download Ringtones Wirelessly
Organize Apps in iTunes
Improved syncing for music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and photos
iTunes U content organization
Redeem iTunes Gift Cards, codes, and certificates in the App Store
Display available iTunes account credits in the App Store and iTunes Store
Save video from Mail and MMS into Camera Roll
Option to "Save as new clip" when trimming a video on iPhone 3GS
Better iPhone 3G Wi-Fi performance when Bluetooth is turned on
Remotely lock iPhone with a passcode via MobileMe
Use Voice Control on iPhone 3GS with Bluetooth headsets
Paste phone numbers into the keypad
Option to use Home button to turn on accessibility features on iPhone 3GS
Warn when visiting fraudulent websites in Safari (anti-phishing)
Improved Exchange calendar syncing and invitation handling
Fixes issue that cause some app icons to display incorrectly
Do not update your iPhone to OS 3.1 yet if it is
jailbroken or
unlocked. Wait for the new tools from the Dev-Team before updating your device or you may loose the capability to jailbreak or unlock your device in the future.
You have been warned!
You can download & then install the new OS 3.1 by clicking on
“check for update” button right from the iTunes software. Make sure you have the latest
iTunes 9 installed in order to upgrade the OS to 3.1.
UPDATE: Alternatively you can use the following official direct links to download the new iPhone OS 3.1 firmware for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS:
Download iPhone OS 3.1 firmware for iPhone 3GS
Download iPhone OS 3.1 firmware for iPhone 3G
Download iPhone OS 3.1 firmware for iPhone 2G
