The IPhone is totally awesome oh my gawd thread

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 2:13 pm

That's kind of surprising to hear.

Hardware unlock is not that easy. Even apart from the soldering, it's supposedly not easy to open and then put back the iPhones together because they pack everything tight to keep it as slim as possible.

The software unlock hasn't been released yet, has it? The two companies are talking about it but there are rumors that lawyers have contacted them to prevent them from selling their software.

There are eBay auctions with claims of unlocked phones too but I think there are different definitions of "unlocked." The earliest unlock was to let you use the iPod/movie player and Internet features but you couldn't use a cell phone service with it.

Then there are hacks to put ringtones and some small sample applications -- things like an NES emulator.

So maybe those Canadian shops did some soldering.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:49 pm

Yeah, it would be interesting to understand the true meaning of "unlocked". I currently have a razr V3 mobile phone, so if if the iphone is 'unlocked", would I be able to simply put the chip in and access to my numbers? James_E do you have an iphone? I have a trip to the US this month and if it works in Canada, I'll be taking one with me.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:54 pm

Unlocked means you can the SIM card from other GSM carriers and you can still use your phone. This means that if you buy a phone in the US, get it unlocked, then you can go overseas and put in pre-paid SIMs or whatever, and use it. Unlocked is the way to go if you have a GSM carrier...it's just too bad they all are terrible in the US.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:53 pm

I have a friend who cannot access the internet on his pc while his iphone is turned on.
Is this common?..or is there a setting he can change somewhere?

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:01 pm

Then that means that the WiFi connection on his IPhone is taking the IP Address of the PC...causing a conflict. You need to set one of the systems to dynamically get an IP Address from the server (or router).

James_E · Post by **James_E** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:56 pm

10spro wrote:Yeah, it would be interesting to understand the true meaning of "unlocked". I currently have a razr V3 mobile phone, so if if the iphone is 'unlocked", would I be able to simply put the chip in and access to my numbers? James_E do you have an iphone? I have a trip to the US this month and if it works in Canada, I'll be taking one with me.

No I don't have one. However I go over to that mall for lunches alot, so I can stop in and see what the story really is doing. If I can I'll try to put my Rogers SIM card into an iPhone if they have one there.

I was there Tuesday (which is when I saw the signs) but they weren't open, the sign said they were taking an extra long Labour day weekend.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:35 pm

Find out if we can use the Rogers Sim card James. I have a contract with Rogers as well and I understand that now people can unlock the Iphone via a special software instead of some soldering. I understand you wouldn't be able to access your virtual voicemail, whatever that means.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:30 am

That's Visual Voicemail.

The carrier has to set up something on the server end to enable this feature, which lets people delete voicemails without listening to them, because they cvould see from whom each voicemail is.

So Apple gave only AT&T the server software to make this work on the AT&T network.

Big pricecut, pissing off a lot of people who paid $600. You can get the 4 GB while supplies last for $299.

James_E · Post by **James_E** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:57 pm

James_E wrote:
10spro wrote:Yeah, it would be interesting to understand the true meaning of "unlocked". I currently have a razr V3 mobile phone, so if if the iphone is 'unlocked", would I be able to simply put the chip in and access to my numbers? James_E do you have an iphone? I have a trip to the US this month and if it works in Canada, I'll be taking one with me.
No I don't have one. However I go over to that mall for lunches alot, so I can stop in and see what the story really is doing. If I can I'll try to put my Rogers SIM card into an iPhone if they have one there.

I was there Tuesday (which is when I saw the signs) but they weren't open, the sign said they were taking an extra long Labour day weekend.

I went there at lunch but the damn store doesn't open until 1pm and I had a 1pm meeting.

I'll try again Friday.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:22 pm

$100 rebate from Apple for people that bought the iphone.

http://www.apple.com/hotnews/openiphoneletter/

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:00 pm

JRod wrote:$100 rebate from Apple for people that bought the iphone.

http://www.apple.com/hotnews/openiphoneletter/

I knew there was a reason I liked Apple!

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:45 pm

JRod wrote:$100 rebate from Apple for people that bought the iphone.

http://www.apple.com/hotnews/openiphoneletter/

WooHoo. I'll take it.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:48 pm

dbdynsty25 wrote:Then that means that the WiFi connection on his IPhone is taking the IP Address of the PC...causing a conflict. You need to set one of the systems to dynamically get an IP Address from the server (or router).

Cool...I will let him know.

Thx.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:39 pm

Impressive. You wonder how much more they could have sold if they weren't tied to just AT&T.

http://www.dailytech.com/iPhone+Tops+On ... le8807.htm

Sport73 · Post by **Sport73** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:26 pm

Anyone interested in a used 8GB iPhone for $299? It's got some relatively minor cosmetic scratches on the back (screen is still perfect) and works great.

I'm so obsessed that I might use the $100 to buy a pristine new phone, just because I have mental issues when it comes to Apple products; I polish my laptops with special cleaning cloths etc...

PM if interested.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:46 pm

Sport73 wrote:Anyone interested in a used 8GB iPhone for $299? It's got some relatively minor cosmetic scratches on the back (screen is still perfect) and works great.

I'm so obsessed that I might use the $100 to buy a pristine new phone, just because I have mental issues when it comes to Apple products; I polish my laptops with special cleaning cloths etc...

PM if interested.

You are selling it to buy a new iPhone.

Sport73 · Post by **Sport73** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:57 pm

Yes, because my Apple OCD has kicked in and I can't help myself.

Still, someone can save $100 if they don't mind a few scratches on a perfectly functional phone by taking advantage of my sickness.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:10 pm

damn you for tempting me!!!!!

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:58 pm

Sport73 wrote:Yes, because my Apple OCD has kicked in and I can't help myself.

Still, someone can save $100 if they don't mind a few scratches on a perfectly functional phone by taking advantage of my sickness.

It's apple freaks like you that give the rest of us "normal" apple folks a really bad name.

Atxj · Post by **Atxj** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:52 pm

Any word yet on when and where we can get our 100$ credit?

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:33 pm

AtXj wrote:Any word yet on when and where we can get our 100$ credit?

I'd like to know also...I want to spend it. Apple says sometime this week.

James_E · Post by **James_E** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:28 pm

Finally got over to that store while it was open.

They are selling 8GB iPhone for $799. (no more 4GB)

The unlock service is $120. They will unlock a phone that you bring in, doesn't have to be one of theirs.

They offer the pure software unlock or the hardware unlock. The software unlock only unlocks it enough so that you can use it on any network. The hardware unlock does more.. but the girl wouldn't say, but I think it's more capability like running unsigned software or something.

The hardware unlock has no soldering so doesn't void warranty (yeah right!)

She wouldn't let me plug my Rogers sim into one... she GUARANTEED it would work on Rogers though and said if I wanted one they would do it and wouldn't make me pay without seeing it working.

WillHunting · Post by **WillHunting** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:31 pm

Sport73 wrote:Anyone interested in a used 8GB iPhone for $299? It's got some relatively minor cosmetic scratches on the back (screen is still perfect) and works great.

I'm so obsessed that I might use the $100 to buy a pristine new phone, just because I have mental issues when it comes to Apple products; I polish my laptops with special cleaning cloths etc...

PM if interested.

I lined up 2 potential buyers for you. I hope one of them pans out.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 5:24 pm

Engadget has stories about the rebate (you enter phone number and serial number and it texts you a credit) and also the free software unlock.

That Canadian store sounds like a ripoff.

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 3:51 pm

I just got one of these from my boss, not sure if it is a reward or golden handcuffs but it is awesome.

I have a question thought, is it not possible to have it work with 2 different iTunes locations? I can't seem to get it to connect to my home one without erasing everything I have on it from my work copy.