iPhone OS 3.1 disables tethering hack

David Martin | Sep 11, 2009

When Apple released its highly anticipated iPhone OS 3.1 firmware update for the iPhone and iPod touch, some users' worries were confirmed: The tethering hack we blogged about in June no longer works.

After upgrading, if you navigate on your iPhone to the Settings app, select General, then Network, you will see that the menu item for tethering has vanished.

Developers have not yet been able to find a way to downgrade or re-enable the tethering hack. If you or someone you know has had a different experience, we would like to hear about it in the comments.

Updated on September 10 at 10.15 AM PDT: According to user comments, tethering remains intact for some, but not for others. Varying versions of the AT&T carrier file seem to be responsible for the discrepancy. We'll be seeking comment today from AT&T and Apple regarding these carrier files.

Originally posted on iPhone Atlas

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