First Gen iPhone Unlock / Sourcing (non subs) [Post these questions here ONLY !!!]

Auvers · 11-11-2007 05:20PM

chrislad wrote: »

From what I've read, there should be a checkbox in the syncing options allowing me to manually drag stuff over. That's not there. I've googled and it says it should be but it's not. Any ideas? I'm using a 1.1.1 iPhone, and the latest version of iTunes.

I just use this http://www.tansee.com/iphonetransfer.html its not freeware though, a trial version is available.

chrislad · 11-11-2007 08:03PM

That's iPhone to PC, not something I'm too pushed about. Thanks though

J-blk · 11-11-2007 08:15PM

chrislad wrote: »

From what I've read, there should be a checkbox in the syncing options allowing me to manually drag stuff over. That's not there. I've googled and it says it should be but it's not. Any ideas? I'm using a 1.1.1 iPhone, and the latest version of iTunes.

You can't manually drag stuff over to the iPhone in iTunes, it's a real pain in the ass that way compared to all other iPods I've used. You can sync only checked content though - you select that option on the iPhone's main sync page first, then go back to your music library and uncheck whatever you don't want to transfer (the checkboxes are in your music library, not the sync pages). You can also Ctrl + Shift a selection, right click and select "Uncheck selection" from the menu that appears. Once you have customized what you want synched and what you don't want, go ahead and sync the phone. If you need to remove albums, just uncheck them in iTunes and sync again.

A true manual sync option for music would be nice but it doesn't exist yet as far as I know...

Owen · 11-11-2007 08:16PM

J-blk wrote: »

A true manual sync option for music would be nice but it doesn't exist yet as far as I know...

A workaround is to setup an iPhone playlist, and set your iPhone options to only sync the contents of that playlist.

Enright · 11-11-2007 09:51PM

PowerHouseDan wrote: »

For those who’ve unlocked and have a non-functioning Voicemail button, here’s how to fix it:
1. First, take note of what your voicemail number is with your current provider (for example, in Ireland the Meteor voicemail number is 171).
2. Click the phone button in your iPhone.
3. Click the keypad tab.
4. Type the following code:
*5005*86*xxx#
Where xxx is your voicemail number, using the Spain Vodafone example, you would be typing *5005*86*171#
5. Hit call.
6. Give it a bit, and the code will be set.
7. Hit the voicemail button, and it will now call your voicemail.

ENJOY!!!

Dan, many thanks for this worked a threat,

Deadwards.com · 12-11-2007 09:13AM

Hi all,

I have been following this thread for a while now as was going to the USA. Anyway I bought an iphone version 1.0.2

I have been trying to work out how to unlock and use the phone from previous posts but there are so many comments that I am finding it hard to work out the best option for me (I am not tech at all).

Can someone advise me of the easiest way to unlock please?

Also does anybody know if there is anywhere in Dublin where you can just go in and pay to have this process done?

Raiser · 12-11-2007 09:13AM

nikimere wrote: »

Your best bet is to wait a week or two until the UK iPhone is unlocked and then drive up North (if you have the means to do so) and get one in the Carphone Warehouse up there and unlock it yourself. That will cost £269 which is €383.31, that is the cheapest solution.

Hi Nikimere [or anyone else who may have an inside track] - Is this really the cheapest and easiest way for us to get an iPhone in the next week or two ???

nikimere · 12-11-2007 09:30AM

I drove up to Newry yesterday and bought one.
I have activated it so i can use the WiFi, iPod and YouTube features but i can't yet use it as a phone. Still waiting for it to be unlocked.
Give it a week or so...

Auvers · 12-11-2007 12:40PM

Deadwards.com wrote: »

Hi all,

I have been following this thread for a while now as was going to the USA. Anyway I bought an iphone version 1.0.2

I have been trying to work out how to unlock and use the phone from previous posts but there are so many comments that I am finding it hard to work out the best option for me (I am not tech at all).

Can someone advise me of the easiest way to unlock please?

Also does anybody know if there is anywhere in Dublin where you can just go in and pay to have this process done?

thew easiest way is to follow this tutorial its step by step with pictures & you don't even need a computer, just a wifi connection.

http://www.hacktheiphone.com/111/iphone_step_1.html

but you will have to upgrade your phone FROM version 1.0.2 to 1.1 first.

mobileplaza · 12-11-2007 03:53PM

hey guys, whats the chances of getting 1 of these bad boys up north in an o2 store? would you need to produce id in store or do you simply purchase it... then take it home and activate it via itunes yourself??

Deadwards.com · 12-11-2007 09:40PM

Thanks Auvers but I need the procedure for firmware 1.0.2 as the link you gave will only work for 1.1.1

If I need to firstly upgrade to 1.1.1 can you please let me know how to do this?

Thanks again

Flying · 12-11-2007 09:40PM

nikimere wrote: »

I drove up to Newry yesterday and bought one.
I have activated it so i can use the WiFi, iPod and YouTube features but i can't yet use it as a phone. Still waiting for it to be unlocked.
Give it a week or so...

Did you need a post code or ID ?

drdre · 12-11-2007 11:27PM

nikimere wrote: »

I drove up to Newry yesterday and bought one.
I have activated it so i can use the WiFi, iPod and YouTube features but i can't yet use it as a phone. Still waiting for it to be unlocked.
Give it a week or so...

How much did you pay for it?

Auvers · 13-11-2007 09:48AM

Deadwards.com wrote: »

Thanks Auvers but I need the procedure for firmware 1.0.2 as the link you gave will only work for 1.1.1

If I need to firstly upgrade to 1.1.1 can you please let me know how to do this?

Thanks again

Here you go,

First you need to enter recovery mode, to enter recovery mode, connect the phone to the computer and press and hold the Power button (on top) and the Home button (on bottom front) simultaneously.

After about 15 seconds phone will appear to turn off, release the Power button but keep holding the Home button. After about 15 seconds the computer and iTunes will detect the phone in recovery mode, and you can perform a restore.

IMPORTANT: DONT just click the restore button, it will restore it with the latest firmware.

It's much safer to manually select firmware instead. If you want to manually select a different firmware you can hold down SHIFT key (Windows) or Option/ALT-key (Mac) when clicking the Restore button, and it will let you choose firmware file.

1.1.1 Firmware *EDIT* Link fixed thanks Twonk

tw0nk · 13-11-2007 10:15AM

Incorrect url I think what Auvers meant was :

http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-3883.20070927.In76t/iPhone1,1_1.1.1_3A109a_Restore.ipsw

Thanks for link man, Im downloading with a hope to buying iphone...

prospect · 13-11-2007 10:55AM

nikimere wrote: »

I drove up to Newry yesterday and bought one.
I have activated it so i can use the WiFi, iPod and YouTube features but i can't yet use it as a phone. Still waiting for it to be unlocked.
Give it a week or so...

I see you paid STG£269 (~€370).

Is that for the 4Gb or the 8Gb?

setanta5 · 13-11-2007 12:36PM

Does anybody know...if i buy a iPhone, unlock it and then use on O2 (to avoid the expensive contract) do i still get to use visual voicemail? As this seems to be the only feature really lacking by having the thing on another network. As for wifi access...the cloud are offereing the same package to touch users for £3.50 a month i think. Still between that and cheap contract/PAYG sim would be much better off than going O2 contract route

skearon · 13-11-2007 12:54PM

setanta5 wrote: »

Does anybody know...if i buy a iPhone, unlock it and then use on O2 (to avoid the expensive contract) do i still get to use visual voicemail? As this seems to be the only feature really lacking by having the thing on another network. As for wifi access...the cloud are offereing the same package to touch users for £3.50 a month i think. Still between that and cheap contract/PAYG sim would be much better off than going O2 contract route

At the moment (hopefully it will change) you cannot unlock an O2 iPhone as the bootloader has been changed, you can jailbreak it allowing you to use it as an iPod and install 3rd party applications, but you can't make a phone call yet

newme2006 · 13-11-2007 01:12PM

hi, i have a sim free iphone, i am able to make phone calls and text however i am not able to use the net, i understand that there is no 3g capability or am i wrong? is it posible to set up these other features or is the phone and sms the best i can hope for..

eqwtegmtykultyk · 13-11-2007 01:13PM

skearon wrote: »

At the moment (hopefully it will change) you cannot unlock an O2 iPhone as the bootloader has been changed, you can jailbreak it allowing you to use it as an iPod and install 3rd party applications, but you can't make a phone call yet

Is that because it would be 1.1.2 ?

da1&only · 13-11-2007 02:01PM

Im just looking for a bit of information,my gf is heading to the states next week and she might be bringing me back an iPHONE but im concerned its not gona work,do i have to get it unlocked and how do i do it,all help much appreciated

bruce wayne · 13-11-2007 02:21PM

Guys I about to upgrade the firmware on my unlocked iphone from 1.02 to 1.1.1, I obviously have saved content on the phone, such as contacts, music, videos, text messages etc

do i have to virginise my phone in order to upgrade it or can I just upgrade it ?

if I virginise it, will I lose all the content ?

any help ?

jamieh · 13-11-2007 02:43PM

Hi lads,

I'm trying to transfer files to a directory on my iPhone.

I used to use iBrickr to do this but since I've upgraded to 1.1.1 I can't use iBrickr instead.

How do I go about transfering files now?

skearon · 13-11-2007 02:44PM

newme2006 wrote: »

hi, i have a sim free iphone, i am able to make phone calls and text however i am not able to use the net, i understand that there is no 3g capability or am i wrong? is it posible to set up these other features or is the phone and sms the best i can hope for..

No 3G, supports GRPS and EDGE

It would help if yuo stated which network your SIM is with, also there is a sticky on this forum with the settings for all the networks

You may also have to ring your operator to enable Internet access

skearon · 13-11-2007 02:45PM

eqwtegmtykultyk wrote: »

Is that because it would be 1.1.2 ?

No, its because they have a different bootloader

skearon · 13-11-2007 02:46PM

bruce wayne wrote: »

Guys I about to upgrade the firmware on my unlocked iphone from 1.02 to 1.1.1, I obviously have saved content on the phone, such as contacts, music, videos, text messages etc

do i have to virginise my phone in order to upgrade it or can I just upgrade it ?

if I virginise it, will I lose all the content ?

any help ?

I believe you have to virginise, however have seen posts on other forums saying it was not neccessary

I had a 1.0.2, virginised, upgraded to 1.1.1 using iTunes and then jailbreaked and unlocked it

iTunes recognised new firmware and then offered to restore settings and my contacts, emails, music etc all came back

skearon · 13-11-2007 02:49PM

da1&only wrote: »

Im just looking for a bit of information,my gf is heading to the states next week and she might be bringing me back an iPHONE but im concerned its not gona work,do i have to get it unlocked and how do i do it,all help much appreciated

I have been reports that recently purchased iPhones in the States are coming with 1.1.2, not sure if they have same bootloader as O2 phones though, if they do, they can't be unlocked (yet!)

nellocon · 13-11-2007 02:52PM

Okay ive been following quite awhile now...

Christmas is coming so iPhones are on the giftlist!
Just to clear up HOW DO I GET ONE?

if i got one from the north it wudnt work right cause of a different bootloader or something..Can someone please clear this up please..

skearon · 13-11-2007 03:37PM

nellocon wrote: »

Okay ive been following quite awhile now...

Christmas is coming so iPhones are on the giftlist!
Just to clear up HOW DO I GET ONE?

if i got one from the north it wudnt work right cause of a different bootloader or something..Can someone please clear this up please..

adverts.ie, Buy and Sell, eBay etc

If you have someone purchase one in the USA today you might be lucky and get one with 1.1.1 and therefore can be unlocked etc very easily

No doubt the 1.1.2's will be unlockable too (hopefully!)

nikimere · 13-11-2007 09:46PM

Flying wrote: »

Did you need a post code or ID ?

I went to the CarPhone Warehouse store and they wanted an address and post code etc... Then i tried the 02 store and they didn't even ask my name.

drdre wrote: »

How much did you pay for it?

£269

prospect wrote: »

I see you paid STG£269 (~€370).

Is that for the 4Gb or the 8Gb?

You can only get the iPhone in 8GB, they stopped making the 4GB one a long time ago.

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