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ryker · 22-11-2007 07:06PM

giong to new york next week i have read through the i phone thread but i was just wondering anyone know any where in new york sell the iphone sim free. any help would be graetful street name or adress would be really helpful, thanks in advance ryker

kin9pin · 22-11-2007 07:17PM

rc28 wrote: »

That was my experience with vodafone too so i moved to o2 and data worked perfectly except it was really expensive! o2 are also the only network with edge iirc. Also, if your iphone is a 1.1.1 model you may have the bug that meant the iphone kept forgetting the data settings you entered. To remedy that you go into installer.app and i think in utilities there is a fix called "edge settings" or something like that.

Thanks. I have installed the edge fix, but nothing. Strange though, I put my vodafone sim into an unlocked N95, added the settings and it still didn't work. My only theory is that vodafone haven 't activated my account for data, but when I phone them they kept harping on about unsupported phones (I told them I had the N95, unlocked).

rc28 · 22-11-2007 07:36PM

kin9pin wrote: »

Thanks. I have installed the edge fix, but nothing. Strange though, I put my vodafone sim into an unlocked N95, added the settings and it still didn't work. My only theory is that vodafone haven 't activated my account for data, but when I phone them they kept harping on about unsupported phones (I told them I had the N95, unlocked).

Lol, I rang them up too and the person the other end was really clueless and crapped on about "unsupported devices" too. I asked about activating the data on my account but she said there was no such thing as data is always enabled and it doesn't make a difference if your sim was in a 3g phone beforehand.

ironictoaster · 22-11-2007 08:43PM

hey guys
after reading
the last 10 pages on this thread , i was wondering what is the simplest way of getting maximum usage of the iphone,ie: use of web and calls..some are having issues using it as a phone

i see that some people had issues buying from unlockthatiphone.com.

is it best to buy from an pre unlocked iphone from an ebay powerseller( uk) or (usa) and then taking out a price plan with 02 or vodaphone...

your thoughts...:)

kin9pin · 22-11-2007 09:06PM

rc28 wrote: »

Lol, I rang them up too and the person the other end was really clueless and crapped on about "unsupported devices" too. I asked about activating the data on my account but she said there was no such thing as data is alwways enabled and it doesn't make a difference if your sim was in a 3g phone beforehand.

Hmmm I have no idea then. I thought maybe as this is a new account with them they would have to activate it. I might have to stick the sim in my nokia and take it into a vodafone store.

PowerHouseDan · 22-11-2007 09:23PM

If anyone wants to use ad2p, handy for me as i have a bluetooth cd player in my car you can buy the Jabra a125 which will add ad2p profile to your phone i got one for 37 euro. there are a few free method out there but there not very user friendly nor 100% working.

BrookieD · 22-11-2007 09:37PM

ryker wrote: »

giong to new york next week i have read through the i phone thread but i was just wondering anyone know any where in new york sell the iphone sim free. any help would be graetful street name or adress would be really helpful, thanks in advance ryker

Try Apple 5th Ave, I got mine there Sunday just gone. look for Serial number with xxx43/44 if you get 45 + then 1.1.2 firmware, if you get 1.1.1 you can unlock and jailbreak in a few mins

rc28 · 22-11-2007 10:40PM

BrookieD wrote: »

Try Apple 5th Ave, I got mine there Sunday just gone. look for Serial number with xxx43/44 if you get 45 + then 1.1.2 firmware, if you get 1.1.1 you can unlock and jailbreak in a few mins

He asked for a "sim-free" iphone so he wouldn't get one at the apple store! For the OP, sim free iphones are currently been sold in germany for the absolute bargain of 1000euro:rolleyes:
However, brookie's advice is right in how to get your hands on a locked iphone but one that can be unlcoked fairly easily by you at home which means it basically becomes a sim-free phone(except you void your warranty).

cdebru · 23-11-2007 12:25AM

akadesign wrote: »

Great thanks cdebru,

My iPhone is already unlocked on version 1.1.1 so can I just start from page 4 below?

http://www.hacktheiphone.com/112/iphone_update_112_unlock_mac_4.html

Yeah if u are confident that all the previous steps like the ssh and the bsd are done and all that then run oktoprep and take it from there once you have run oktoprep and upgraded to 1.12 you can use idemocracy to jailbreak it either it is basically a GUI for jailbreaking and fixing the SMS problem

Elessar · 23-11-2007 08:54AM

Can someone tell me for the love of god how to activate GPRS internet with Meteor??!

I have called them twice, first girl said I dont need anything activated, second guy said he's send me 3 texts (which never arrived) and then I have to send an MMS message (which iPhone cant do) before it's activated.

This is f*cking ridiculous. Has anyone got Meteors GPRS/wap working!?

sombaht · 23-11-2007 09:07AM

Try Apple 5th Ave, I got mine there Sunday just gone.

I happened to be in the US last month and went to the Apple store. Staff there were only willing to sell iPhones to US residents as you were requested to sign up to AT&T. Has that all changed now?

Regards,
sombaht

akadesign · 23-11-2007 10:20AM

cdebru wrote: »

Yeah if u are confident that all the previous steps like the ssh and the bsd are done and all that then run oktoprep and take it from there once you have run oktoprep and upgraded to 1.12 you can use idemocracy to jailbreak it either it is basically a GUI for jailbreaking and fixing the SMS problem

Cool will try it when I get home, does 1.1.2 feel any faster?

Spurs4eva · 23-11-2007 12:29PM

Whats the best website to purchase an iphone, want to get one for the missus for the crimbo, ta

PowerHouseDan · 23-11-2007 12:34PM

send a message to data.support@meteor.ie say you wish to set isp up for your account and you need the settings for apple iphone
Generic ISP Meteor settings are as follow:

isp.mymeteor.ie
login name: my
password: meteor

thats what they will give me so send a email to that address asking to set it up.

Elessar wrote: »

Can someone tell me for the love of god how to activate GPRS internet with Meteor??!

I have called them twice, first girl said I dont need anything activated, second guy said he's send me 3 texts (which never arrived) and then I have to send an MMS message (which iPhone cant do) before it's activated.

This is f*cking ridiculous. Has anyone got Meteors GPRS/wap working!?

PowerHouseDan · 23-11-2007 12:35PM

www.unlockthatiphone.com lots of people have bought incl myself nice to deal with dunno what the story is with stock but no harm in asking.

Spurs4eva wrote: »

Whats the best website to purchase an iphone, want to get one for the missus for the crimbo, ta

yawnstretch · 23-11-2007 06:19PM

Hey lads, you know the way if a regular handset doesnt support mms and you get a picture message you usually get a link for the web so you can see it - why dont you get a link when youre using the iphone?

i rang o2 to tell them to set my account to disable mms pictures but they said that wouldnt mean id get a link in the text message. The girl from o2 sounded like she hadnt a clue though so Im tempted to ring them again - anyone know how you can force the picture message to be converted to a link so you can see the picture message online?

Someone sent me a picture message and you wouldnt even realise it as the text shows up but nothing whatsoever to indicate a pic was included in the message.

Kotek Besar · 23-11-2007 06:47PM

yawnstretch wrote: »

Hey lads, you know the way if a regular handset doesnt support mms and you get a picture message you usually get a link for the web so you can see it - why dont you get a link when youre using the iphone?

i rang o2 to tell them to set my account to disable mms pictures but they said that wouldnt mean id get a link in the text message. The girl from o2 sounded like she hadnt a clue though so Im tempted to ring them again - anyone know how you can force the picture message to be converted to a link so you can see the picture message online?

Someone sent me a picture message and you wouldnt even realise it as the text shows up but nothing whatsoever to indicate a pic was included in the message.

I used to work for Orange in the UK. At Orange, we'd just disable the mms product from your account. If someone sent you an mms, you'd get a link to the Orange website and a PIN number to access it. I'd say O2 would probably be set up very similar.

demc7 · 23-11-2007 07:02PM

I am correct in understanding that an iPhone from after week 45 cannot be unlocked at the moment?

Can't 1.1.2 iPhones be easily restored to 1.0.2 or whatever, or is it the new bootloader that is causing the problems?

I'll be in New York next week, does anybody know of shops that would tend to have old stock from a few weeks ago instead of brand new unlockable ones from the Apple store?

BrookieD · 23-11-2007 09:28PM

Demc7, Mine was got from Apple 5th Ave NYC on Sunday and was week 44. Try there but check the box before hand

BrookieD · 23-11-2007 09:34PM

sombaht wrote: »

I happened to be in the US last month and went to the Apple store. Staff there were only willing to sell iPhones to US residents as you were requested to sign up to AT&T. Has that all changed now?

Regards,
sombaht

Conversation as follows:-
Me: Can i buy an Iphone Pelase
Apple Staff: there only for use in the US and AT&T contract is needed
Me: OK thanks can i now buy
Apple: Yes
ME: thanks

yawnstretch · 24-11-2007 09:03AM

benifa wrote: »

I used to work for Orange in the UK. At Orange, we'd just disable the mms product from your account. If someone sent you an mms, you'd get a link to the Orange website and a PIN number to access it. I'd say O2 would probably be set up very similar.

yeah see that makes sense - fool from o2 prob braindead

PowerHouseDan · 24-11-2007 10:18AM

did you pay with a Irish Credit card ya?

BrookieD wrote: »

Conversation as follows:-
Me: Can i buy an Iphone Pelase
Apple Staff: there only for use in the US and AT&T contract is needed
Me: OK thanks can i now buy
Apple: Yes
ME: thanks

chrislad · 24-11-2007 10:46AM

I paid with an Irish credit card, saying Bank of Ireland, less than a month ago at the Apple store on 57th and 5th.

BrookieD · 24-11-2007 11:13AM

yep. AIB Visa

zod · 24-11-2007 11:36AM

whats the cheapest network to use with the iphone if you are going to use the internet on it a good bit ?

BrookieD · 24-11-2007 11:40AM

i use WIfi nearly all the time,
Wife set up in the home, Work, Mum, Mum in-laws. and when in town some gimp has Wifi with security so its all good

rc28 · 24-11-2007 12:11PM

BrookieD wrote: »

Conversation as follows:-
Me: Can i buy an Iphone Pelase
Apple Staff: there only for use in the US and AT&T contract is needed
Me: OK thanks can i now buy
Apple: Yes
ME: thanks

That's similar to what happened to my friend who got theirs last weekend. The guy at the counter first asked whether they were british and just gave a general warning about voiding your warranty to get it working abroad but didn't try to stop them buying it at all:D

zod · 24-11-2007 12:17PM

BrookieD wrote: »

i use WIfi nearly all the time,
Wife set up in the home, Work, Mum, Mum in-laws. and when in town some gimp has Wifi with security so its all good

great .. but when theres no wifi, whats the cheapest network to be on for edge

chrislad · 24-11-2007 01:20PM

Vodafone, I suppose. 99c for 50megs of usage, as far as I know. That's per day.

ryker · 24-11-2007 01:24PM

chrislad wrote: »

I paid with an Irish credit card, saying Bank of Ireland, less than a month ago at the Apple store on 57th and 5th.

chrislad do you mind me asking how much you paid for it thanks

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