The iPhone Thread

Tejas@perioimpl · 14th June 2011, 15:26

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Originally Posted by selfdrive

Thanks Tejas@perioimpl; I will try this as soon as I get home. I forgot to bring the headset today.
If the mic or its connection is damaged, will this have to be resolved at the Apple store? sorry to be a bit basic, just not aware if the iPh 4 can now be repaired in India.

Most of the big phone dealers can repair iphones nowadays. Just go to your regular 'mobilewala' and he will get it fixed.

SX4LOVER · 14th June 2011, 15:33

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Unless you are very keen on giving a surprise gift, don't make your own decision on this. Women consider other factors like compactness, color, looks, etc., over performance and features. Take her to a big mobile shop that has lots of working demo phones, let her short list the phones she likes. Then you can compare the tech features, and pick the most appropriate one from that list. My wife bought a Nokia 3710 calm shell phone recently. She only cared about the fact that it is small (fits in her fist) and comes in plum color.

Advice taken. Thanks. She does really love the iPhone but i guess i need to show her a few more touchphones.

vvrchandra · 14th June 2011, 16:52

Need a clarification whether iPhone 4 is capable of making video calls, over cell network?

rtandon · 14th June 2011, 17:25

Via Skype yes. Think FaceTime is Apple's implementation of video calls and if not mistaken then it's gonna be live (via 3G) in iOS5.

Dont think you can make regular video calls from iPhone. I mean video call a person on Nokia from your iPhone.

Interesting point though, would it be cheaper to make a video call or Skype call on 3G. I'll try it tonight.

Ajaybiz · 14th June 2011, 19:05

I am struggling with Airtel for replacing my existing SIM card with micro SIM and they are saying no stock and need to wait atleast 15-20 days, I checked their Koramangala office and sent mail as well to airtel helpdesk same reply from both end any clue of its availability in other Airtel centers.

anekho · 14th June 2011, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Ajaybiz

I am struggling with Airtel for replacing my existing SIM card with micro SIM and they are saying no stock and need to wait atleast 15-20 days, I checked their Koramangala office and sent mail as well to airtel helpdesk same reply from both end any clue of its availability in other Airtel centers.

Ajay, a simple solution is cutting it yourself! You can do it yourself (just search on google for the template) or take the sim card to a airtel showroom and they will use a 'micro sim cutter' that cuts your sim card to the micro size!

Took my airtel sim to a showroom here in Chennai and they cut it so I could use it with my iPhone 4! Works like a charm!

There is no actual difference between a micro-sim and a normal sim except the size of the plastic around the chip.

selfdrive · 14th June 2011, 21:39

I got fed up with Idea making me wait for days on end and got the sim chopped into size by a vendor. He charged me 100 bucks for a 45 second job of using a specifically sized cutter and filer

Jaggu · 14th June 2011, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Ajaybiz

I am struggling with Airtel for replacing my existing SIM card with micro SIM and they are saying no stock and need to wait atleast 15-20 days, I checked their Koramangala office and sent mail as well to airtel helpdesk same reply from both end any clue of its availability in other Airtel centers.

Let me know i have a sim cutter with me, it takes couple of seconds to do the deed. You can use the cut out piece as an adapter to put in regular gsm sim phones also

Ajaybiz · 14th June 2011, 21:57

Thanks guys for help but problem is that my SIM is over 7 years old and printed circuit is so big that it cant be cut as per micro SIM specification i tried doing that with 3 vendors, heard that Indira Nagar Airtel outlet is having some stock, tomorrow going to check with them.
If not ill bug you Jaggu between 5:15-5:30PM near your office its my daily route.

Monaro · 15th June 2011, 11:24

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Originally Posted by vvrchandra

Need a clarification whether iPhone 4 is capable of making video calls, over cell network?

Facetime is possible on Jailbroken handsets. There is a Cydia app - My3g - that sort of fools the iPhone into believing that the connection is on WiFi, when in fact you're using your 3G connection.

fuel_addict · 15th June 2011, 11:40

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Originally Posted by rtandon

Via Skype yes. Think FaceTime is Apple's implementation of video calls and if not mistaken then it's gonna be live (via 3G) in iOS5.

Dont think you can make regular video calls from iPhone. I mean video call a person on Nokia from your iPhone.

Interesting point though, would it be cheaper to make a video call or Skype call on 3G. I'll try it tonight.

You can also use an app called "Tango Video Calls" to make video calls. Skype certainly works well over both EDGE and Wi-fi. Haven't tried over 3G.

selfdrive · 15th June 2011, 11:41

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Let me know i have a sim cutter with me, it takes couple of seconds to do the deed. You can use the cut out piece as an adapter to put in regular gsm sim phones also

Can I ask where and how I can lay my hands on one? Is this an expensive unit?

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

Most of the big phone dealers can repair iphones nowadays. Just go to your regular 'mobilewala' and he will get it fixed.

I visited the iStore this morning on my way to work and they told me that they only work on units purchased in the area/ country. As mine is bought in France, they will not work on it. I dont understand the logic, if any. Is it a way for Apple to prevent mobility/ sale of jailbroken units?
I will now try my friendly neighbourhood mobilewala; didnt have the time to go there yet.

fuel_addict · 15th June 2011, 11:43

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Originally Posted by selfdrive

Can I ask where and how I can lay my hands on one? Is this an expensive unit?

I visited the iStore this morning on my way to work and they told me that they only work on units purchased in the area/ country. As mine is bought in France, they will not work on it. I dont understand the logic, if any. Is it a way for Apple to prevent mobility/ sale of jailbroken units?
I will now try my friendly neighbourhood mobilewala; didnt have the time to go there yet.

If you are using a factory unlocked phone (which I am sure you are since its bought from France), I see no logic why the iStore would deny repairing it. Apple products come with Int'l warranty. Try calling the Apple customer care and see if they can help.

rtandon · 15th June 2011, 12:02

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Originally Posted by fuel_addict

Apple products come with Int'l warranty. Try calling the Apple customer care and see if they can help.

Nope, not the iPhone. It has country specific warranty.
You could still call and try.

anekho · 15th June 2011, 12:17

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Originally Posted by fuel_addict

You can also use an app called "Tango Video Calls" to make video calls. Skype certainly works well over both EDGE and Wi-fi. Haven't tried over 3G.

Skype works brilliantly with 3G (Airtel in my case)! Sound quality is great and video streaming works flawlessly.

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vvrchandra BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vijayawada-AP Posts: 369 Thanked: 247 Times	Re: The iPhone Thread: Update iOS 5 announced! Need a clarification whether iPhone 4 is capable of making video calls, over cell network?
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14th June 2011, 17:25	#3289
rtandon BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 1.37N 103.92E Posts: 71 Thanked: 41 Times	Via Skype yes. Think FaceTime is Apple's implementation of video calls and if not mistaken then it's gonna be live (via 3G) in iOS5. Dont think you can make regular video calls from iPhone. I mean video call a person on Nokia from your iPhone. Interesting point though, would it be cheaper to make a video call or Skype call on 3G. I'll try it tonight.
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14th June 2011, 19:05	#3290
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 321 Times View My Garage	Re: The iPhone Thread: Update iOS 5 announced! I am struggling with Airtel for replacing my existing SIM card with micro SIM and they are saying no stock and need to wait atleast 15-20 days, I checked their Koramangala office and sent mail as well to airtel helpdesk same reply from both end any clue of its availability in other Airtel centers.
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14th June 2011, 21:39	#3292
selfdrive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Zurich Posts: 2,960 Thanked: 3,575 Times	I got fed up with Idea making me wait for days on end and got the sim chopped into size by a vendor. He charged me 100 bucks for a 45 second job of using a specifically sized cutter and filer
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14th June 2011, 21:57	#3294
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 321 Times View My Garage	Re: The iPhone Thread: Update iOS 5 announced! Thanks guys for help but problem is that my SIM is over 7 years old and printed circuit is so big that it cant be cut as per micro SIM specification i tried doing that with 3 vendors, heard that Indira Nagar Airtel outlet is having some stock, tomorrow going to check with them. If not ill bug you Jaggu between 5:15-5:30PM near your office its my daily route. Last edited by Ajaybiz : 14th June 2011 at 22:00.
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