Need Iphone Help - Page 2

marko138 · 11-04-2008, 07:22 PM

Seems to me that it should be available like that from the factory. I'd be unlocking that asap as well.

Amber Lamps · 11-04-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Thats bullshit. Why limit anything? Put that sucker to full power from the factory. What a bunch of dicks.

Well,with the phone unlocked she will be opening herself to possible glitches,including freeze-ups and complete memory wipes. They set the phone up to operate at a level they can feel comfortable marketing without undo concern over functionality and repair. Something that Microsoft did not do with X-Box for example. They went the safe route. Especially considering that they went with ATT to be their sole carrier. At the time of the original I-Phone launch,ATT didn't have the bandwidth to accommodate all of the I-Phone's potential,so they limited what it could do to forestall the problems that can come from trying to "maximize" your system. Of course,they also want you to only be able to use their products and pay the fees that go along with them... Just as Buell would rather you only purchase Buell oil,parts,accessories,gear,etc for your bike.

Amber Lamps · 11-04-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Seems to me that it should be available like that from the factory. I'd be unlocking that asap as well.

Yea,if I bought an I-Phone,it would have to be unlocked because I am not using ATT!

itgirl · 11-04-2008, 08:59 PM

i dunno rae, you sound like you know what you're talking about to me. you got me convinced anyways.

Dnyce · 11-04-2008, 10:06 PM

a friend of mine did hers, if u had any specific questions, i can ask her

the chi · 11-04-2008, 10:46 PM

We have lovely SUCCESS!!!!

Tig, depending on the model someone has, it necessarily isnt a good idea, and no, i dont mean "unlocked", i mean literally, "jailbroken" as thats what this is called...what I want to do is jailbreaking, not unlocking it for another carrier.

If you have a first or second gen iphone its not recommended as Tig mentioned because of the glitches that kept occuring in the standard systems. However with all the upgrades and errors fixed on the new models, like my 3g you should be able to safely do this, with the option of a full system restore if you have problems.

So, that all said, I did it, took me only a few minutes to do the "break", been playing with new features and exploring everything at my finger tips...he he he...if youve got at least a 3g iphone, i recommend checking it out at the very least!

Amber Lamps · 11-04-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

We have lovely SUCCESS!!!!

Tig, depending on the model someone has, it necessarily isnt a good idea, and no, i dont mean "unlocked", i mean literally, "jailbroken" as thats what this is called...what I want to do is jailbreaking, not unlocking it for another carrier.

If you have a first or second gen iphone its not recommended as Tig mentioned because of the glitches that kept occuring in the standard systems. However with all the upgrades and errors fixed on the new models, like my 3g you should be able to safely do this, with the option of a full system restore if you have problems.

So, that all said, I did it, took me only a few minutes to do the "break", been playing with new features and exploring everything at my finger tips...he he he...if youve got at least a 3g iphone, i recommend checking it out at the very least!

Oh,please excuse me I didn't know you had the new 3g model! Good on you! I've always heard the term "unlocking" to include making it possible for your phone to accept other apps as well... Anyway,good luck! Btw I think the reason I was confused was the mention of "Video" and I thought the new I-Phone does video from the factory,my bad!

the chi · 11-04-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Oh,please excuse me I didn't know you had the new 3g model! Good on you! I've always heard the term "unlocking" to include making it possible for your phone to accept other apps as well... Anyway,good luck! Btw I think the reason I was confused was the mention of "Video" and I thought the new I-Phone does video from the factory,my bad!

google is your friend, you should try it out sometime.

Amber Lamps · 11-04-2008, 11:00 PM

Oh and I agree that whether it's the I-Phone or any smart phone,you have to try out the different apps and programs for it!!!

A friend of mine got the HTC Touch from Altel ($100) and with the help of the internet, we've changed the crappy browser,changed the keyboard,installed a PS clone and we think we can get it to be WiFi (still working on that one...)

Quick281 · 11-04-2008, 11:00 PM

I almost picked up an iphone the other day because I need a new phone and I wouldn't like to try a new provider. Wasn't convinced it was worth the big price tag though.

Glad to hear it is going good so far. I would be interested on how it continues to operate.

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Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Oh and I agree that whether it's the I-Phone or any smart phone,you have to try out the different apps and programs for it!!! A friend of mine got the HTC Touch from Altel ($100) and with the help of the internet, we've changed the crappy browser,changed the keyboard,installed a PS clone and we think we can get it to be WiFi (still working on that one...)