iPhone 3G/iPhone OS 2.0 troubleshooting roundup

From our sister site, iPhone Atlas.

Restore and update your iPhone 3G to squash bugs If you have an iPhone 3G and haven't restored it yet, do so. The first batch of iPhone 3G units shipped with iPhone OS 2.0 5A345, but the current build is 2.0 5A347. A handful of bugs were squashed with the new iteration, which brings enhanced stability and other enhancements. Read More.

Dozens of accessories don't work with the iPhone 3G huge swath of accessories that were compatible with the first-generation are not compatible with the iPhone 3G, either failing to charge the device or losing functionality completely. Read More.

Removing stubborn iPhone apps Some iPhone applications downloaded from the App Store have proven difficult to remove. Read More.

Cases may cause yellow-tinted iPhone 3G screens A number of iPhone 3G purchasers have reported yellow-tinted displays. Apple reportedly claims that the tint is a result of a warmer display that will generally produce more accurate colors and deeper blacks. Read More.

iPhone 3G battery draining too fast? Try this The iPhone 3G has been shown to exhibit poorer battery life than its predecessor when persistently utilizing 3G connectivity. However, some have reported inordinately short battery life, which could have a variety of causes. Read More.

Boosting iPhone 3G signal strength The iPhone 3G automatically switches between 3G and 2G networks for voice and data connections. In theory, the phone should hop off 3G when signal strength is too low or non-existent, and hop back on when the signal gets better. In our experience, however, the iPhone 3G isn't aggressive enough regarding the switch from 3G to 2G. Read More.

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