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This might be something to do with the 0xe800002e error, although it is not giving an error code.
After a recent update was requested for Air Sharing (which is a fantastic application – get it now) within minutes of the iPhone been turned on, the iPhone prompts for the AppStore password. Presumably so that the application can be updated.
constant password request by iPhone
This wouldn’t be a problem, accept it then fails:
update failed message
Let’s hit dismiss a couple of times and everything is normal, but its not long before the same message is repeated, canceling the update does not achieve anything either.
Connecting back to the PC, also does not resolve.
Yep, another fault with the AppStore.
This is what I then did to resolve the problem:-
Next step, lets remove AirSharing icons from the the front screen and select the delete option and the other applications that are failing to update with the 0xe800002e error, then do a cold reboot of the iPhone – just for good measure.
On restart – AirSharing is Back !
Let’s Re-sync…
NOW – AirSharing is on the iPhone, BUT not in iTunes, its not selected to be installed !!!!!
airsharing de-selected
BUT – it is on the iPhone!!!!!!
airsharing on iphone
So to try and get everything correct again, I will add the AirSharing application back into the iphone and re-sync.
I now have one AirSharing application installed, and syncronising is working again, and so far – no password requests.
APPLE – Sort the AppStore out !!!! Please…
I’ve now been struggling/living with an update problem with iTunes for a number of weeks. Infact, pretty much since I got my iPhone.
In summary, when the AppStore indicates that their are updates for applications, they are downloaded, and then the iPhone is synchronised. This is where the problem starts, Error 0xE800002E is then given for one or more applications, and the relevant update not applied.
iTunes iPhone sync error message 0xE800002E
The recently released 2.1 firmware doesn’t make any difference, BUT, a quick fix of
Delete the Application from the iPhone
reApply the Application to the iPhone
Will get around the problem, * BUT * this is only until the next update.
The main annoyance of this, is that the local data, like user ids, passwords etc is lost when the application is removed, so has to be re-entered each time. High scores etc, are lost with no method of getting them back without playing a game again.
Come on Apple, give this some sort of priority.
I’m not the only one, there are lots of information on the web about it:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=541871
http://forums.macnn.com/103/ipod-iphone-and-apple-tv/376631/cant-update-any-iphone-apps/
http://www.macworld.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=1788&mode=linear
and generally on Google…
BUT, until it is fixed, this is just another thorn in the side of what should be a good product.
[although I hear the first Android handset is out next week (at least in some countries)...maybe....]
Some further links:
http://www.macfixitforums.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/450071/0xE800002E_Error
http://rupertgee.wordpress.com/2008/09/02/error-0xe800002e/
http://www.macfixitforums.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/450071/0xE800002E_Error
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smenzel/2810760668/
http://www.touchfs.com/node/99
http://tech.kateva.org/2008/09/iphone-21-does-not-fix-unknown.html
http://www.iphonedownloadblog.com/unknown-error-occurred-0xe800002e/
Come on Apple, get it sorted
Well, 2.1 firmware has now been released.
So, upgraded and moved to my car.
Re-paired the phone with the car, and it still does not work.
So still continuously drops connection to the car, and does not populate the address book.
Disappointed? Yep
Apple have released a plethora of product changes, all in pretty colours (see apple.com). But probably the most important announcement is that of the 2.1 software for the iPhone.
They state that it improves issues like:
dropped calls, battery improvement, fast backups (again)
The big question, will it resolve the CarKit Interface issues? Will i finally be able to use the phone in my car again.
Lets hope (fingers crossed) – its released this Friday, lets wish the week away.
Google EULA is now making the news as it appears all ownership of anything that passes through Chrome become the intelectual property of Google.
Start – Programs – Google Chrome – Uninstall Google Chrome
Are you sure you want to uninstall Google Chrome? (Was it something that we said?)
You could say that.
More here: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/03/google_chrome_eula_sucks/
[EDITED: 4th Sep 08 - Google have now changed the EULA]
Looks like Chrome is faster than the competition, the Javascript runs incredibly fast compared with the others (full details here http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10030888-92.html at cnet).
However, do we really need that speed of JavaScript?
It will certainly make the google web applications faster, as well as others.
But, do we really need that speed?
Then again, why should we put up with slow.
iPhone 2.1 Firmware – One Week On
September 19, 2008 in Comment, iphone | Tags: 2.1, 2g, 3g, apple, bluetooth, bmw, car integration, iphone, o2, orange, t-mobile | Leave a comment
I have now had the 2.1 firmware for around a week.
I have been keeping a close look at reception issues, as I had issues before, and according to apple, one of the main fixes was to improve the 3G reception.
On the whole, I think the 3G reception is marginally better, although its hard to say as I don’t get a 3G signal in my main locations.
The other noticeable difference has been the 2G signal. Before 2.1 it was near impossible for me to get a signal at home, now – since 2.1 – I can get the occasional signal in various parts of the house. It is still not usable at home, but I can get the odd text message through the phone now – assuming I leave it in one of the magic locations.
Talking to o2 about this in August, they will be building a new transmitter in about 9 months time, so hopefully then I will have a decent signal. I need to either wait or switch back to the T-Mobile or Orange which do supply a usable signal. And a point to note, I’m not in the back of beyond. Just terrain issues seem to be the problem. But if T-Mobile and Orange can provide suitable signals its a shame o2 can not, especially in the year 2008.
Did the 2.1 improve my life, not really, still waiting on too many key components of functionality.
Battery life is better tho, so at least I can use the iPhone as an iTouch.
Roll on April 2009, hopefully by then we will have a new transmitter, and maybe even a new firmware update that allows the phones bluetooth to work correctly with my car again.