It seems like you can now download iPhone 2.0 (iPhone1,2_2.0_5A347_Restore.ipsw), according to MacRumors.  It’s important to understand that this unknown file from Apple’s server may brick your iPhone or iPod touch.  So make sure to read this knowledge base article in which Apple notes that your iPhone or iPod will be erased in order to perform 2.0 install.

“Normally if you choose to update, the iPhone or iPod touch software is updated but your settings and media are not affected. If your device currently has a software version prior to 2.0 (1.x) and you are updating to software version 2.0 or later, all data on your device will be erased in order to perform install the new software. In this case, iTunes will offer to create a one-time media backup of your device depending on what content is on your device and what content is stored in the iTunes Library you are connected to. You should ensure that you have enough free space on your Mac or PC to accommodate a backup that matches the capacity of your iPhone or iPod touch (4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB) if you proceed with the this backup,” per Apple.

Once you download the new firmware and iTunes 7.7, simply open iTunes and clicking the option + clicking the check for update button will prompt iTunes to ask for the ipsw location; once you’ve done that, iTunes will begin the firmware update.

Arn, the self-proclaimed macrumors god, has this to say MacRumors:

I’m not sure how you got two dmgs. It should download as a single .ispw file. That’s what I used to install.

I just played Super Monkey Ball. I suck at it.

fyi, it took me a while to download and install it. I tested it before I posted it on the site, so I didn’t brick thousands of iphones. That being said, you should still do it at your own risk. The numbering thing bothered me a little, which is why I waited to post it. So there could still be some issues down the line, though I would suspect a reinstall would prob fix it, if this wasn’t the “right” version.

Arn

So there you have it.  If you get this bad boy installed and all is well, drop us a note.

Update: Ewdi just emailed confirming the firmware is indeed the real deal and had no problems with the update!

[via phonemag - macrumors]