iphone unlock and jailbreaking??
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do ppl with iphones have to pay for the 3.1 OS update?
my itouch currently has 2.2.1 OS and everytime i plug it into itunes it tells me i can purchase the 3.1 OS for like $4.95...
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If you want some details, let me know
#25
It's really too bad our Cell Phone services aren't setup like Europe to where you can select what phone you want, then select the carrier & plan. Sometimes conformity is a good thing.
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Does anyone have an iPhone on T-Mobile's service? Is there any restrictions on the T-Mobile network that you normally wouldn't have on AT&Ts?
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Is this still the case? Tired of my G1 and don't really feel like shelling out $530 (actually it'd be $1060 cause the gf wants one too) on Nexus One's so I've been thinking about getting an iPhone 3G/S.
Does anyone have an iPhone on T-Mobile's service? Is there any restrictions on the T-Mobile network that you normally wouldn't have on AT&Ts?
Does anyone have an iPhone on T-Mobile's service? Is there any restrictions on the T-Mobile network that you normally wouldn't have on AT&Ts?
#30
There aren't any restrictions that I've encountered. The thing is, T-Mobile's data plan costs $20-$25. With the iPhone, you'll only get Edge. I'd rather pay the $30 to get 3G on AT&T. There was an plan for $6 that gives you unlimited access -- I don't think this is available anymore.
Always research before updating your phone, especially if you need the unlock. The main concern about unlocking is that it requires a certain baseband. It may or may not be possible to downgrade the baseband.
The two common unlocking programs are:
ultrasn0w, requires baseband 4.26.xx or lower
blacksn0w, requires baseband of 5.11.xx or lower
(Settings -> General -> About -> Modem Firmware)
Note: The baseband isn't the same as the commonly known firmware version. However, chances are that when the firmware is updated, the baseband is also updated. Wikipedia is a good resource.
These statements might be outdated and only refer to the 3G, not necessarily to the 2G or 3GS. I don't stay updated with all the iPhone news.
Always research before updating your phone, especially if you need the unlock. The main concern about unlocking is that it requires a certain baseband. It may or may not be possible to downgrade the baseband.
The two common unlocking programs are:
ultrasn0w, requires baseband 4.26.xx or lower
blacksn0w, requires baseband of 5.11.xx or lower
(Settings -> General -> About -> Modem Firmware)
Note: The baseband isn't the same as the commonly known firmware version. However, chances are that when the firmware is updated, the baseband is also updated. Wikipedia is a good resource.
These statements might be outdated and only refer to the 3G, not necessarily to the 2G or 3GS. I don't stay updated with all the iPhone news.
Last edited by fd777; 04-29-2010 at 07:17 PM.