Apple Releases iPhone, iPod Touch 3.1.3 Security Patch
3 Feb 2010 | Apple , Software | 3 comments
Apple has released a new software update for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Patch version 3.1.3 is the first update since September 2009 and it fixes several security flaws, provides a few bug fixes and some minor enhancements.
One of the flaws was found in the iPhone's recovery mode, which allowed someone with physical access to a locked iPhone or iPod Touch to bypass the passcode and access its data. The patch correts the glitch in the handling of the USB control message.
Another fix prevents malicious audio and image files from injecting unwanted code in the iPhone when it's being run or viewed.
According to Apple, the iPhone 3.1.3 update also improves the accuracy of reported battery level on the 3GS, fixed an issue that prevented third-party apps from being launched and a bug that caused an app to crash when using Japanese Kana keyboard.
Plug your device in to download the patch.
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Security Patch is to stop people from unlocking it, If you PAY for a Phone it should be yours!
Patch is to also stop Jailbreaking. The day I want to finally Jailbreak my phone is the day that I get 3.1.3
Fuck My Life...
re: anonymous coward - you didn't pay for your phone, you only paid for part of it. AT&T and Apple subsidized the rest of the cost, so they get to say how you use it, for better or worse. Don't like it? Buy a different phone, and pay full price.