The iPhone Thread

JayD · 17th September 2007, 13:47

Is it available in india now?? unofficially atleast??? coz @ 13-16k, i can skip the 73ME which im planin to get....

speedzak · 17th September 2007, 16:26

The unlocking software for iPhone, named anysim is a great piece of software according to reviewers. But it is yet to be proved as problem free. So, be careful before you use it. It can render you iphone to a good paperweight.

Airtel is the only approved operator officially for India, right?

irulee · 22nd September 2007, 21:46

No you can use any provider using the software unlock method i have used another software not AnySim nor IPSF and have also installed it in 7 other iPhones of friends and family and as yet it is completely problem free i have used it on Hutch(Vodafone), Airtel, Etisalat and all work perfectly well.

kousik · 28th September 2007, 00:56

I saw unlocked iPhone is on sale in indiatimes.com auctions: APPLE GSM Mobile Phone Model No. iPhone - 8 GB Indiatimes Auction : Digital Entertainment & Lifestyle Shoppe
Kousik

danlalan · 30th September 2007, 10:29

Jus got news iphone now unlocked and working on our networks is available for 30,000/- in mumbai. Down from the 44000/- and 15 day waiting period.

ibcool · 30th September 2007, 11:36

for all those who are hurrying to buy the iPhone, you all should know that apple has released an update which kinda bricks your phone if you update it in its unlocked state

so you wont be carrying more than a paperweight in your pocket

heres more dope on the story
iPhone Firmware 1.1.1 Out and Tested: Breaks 3rd-party Apps, Relocks iPhones and Sends Them to Semi-Brick Activation Limbo (Updated with video) - Gizmodo

Steeroid · 30th September 2007, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlalan

Jus got news iphone now unlocked and working on our networks is available for 30,000/- in mumbai. Down from the 44000/- and 15 day waiting period.

Beware - Apple has released an update to the iPhone which, among other things, makes a cracked phone useless again (un-cracked, if you may!). It becomes an AT&T-only phone all over again!

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS IF YOU PLAN TO BUY AN IPHONE. PERIODIC APPLE UPDATES COULD MAKE YOUR PHONE A BRICK ALL OVER AGAIN - I'M SURE THIS WILL HAPPEN EVERY TIME THEY RELEASE AN UPDATE.

Cracked iPhone prices are coming down.

m4ugr8 · 30th September 2007, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Beware - Apple has released an update to the iPhone which, among other things, makes a cracked phone useless again (un-cracked, if you may!). It becomes an AT&T-only phone all over again!

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS IF YOU PLAN TO BUY AN IPHONE. PERIODIC APPLE UPDATES COULD MAKE YOUR PHONE A BRICK ALL OVER AGAIN - I'M SURE THIS WILL HAPPEN EVERY TIME THEY RELEASE AN UPDATE.

Cracked iPhone prices are coming down.

This would be something Sony did when their PSP's were getting modded...you update a new firmware and it would render it useless....Bricking the whole thing....USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

speedzak · 30th September 2007, 12:13

It has been confirmed. The software update for iPhone will render the cracked ones to be useless. Eventhough, Apple repeatedly claims that They've not intended this with their update.

Do they want the whole world to be fools or what?

The software update is absolutely optional. So, cracked iphone users may opt not to update it.

Now, it will take some more hacking hours before this update cum locking process is also cracked! Can't this cat and mouse game be avoided? LOL.

Steeroid · 30th September 2007, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

The software update is absolutely optional. So, cracked iphone users may opt not to update it.

That is true, but the software update contains a lot of enhancements as well. You cant really choose "I want to update functionality but leave my phone in the cracked state".

So you're either stuck with a brick, or a phone with outdated software. Software updates to the phone are critical, especially when one considers the fact that Apple is new to phones.

tsk1979 · 30th September 2007, 16:21

this also means that if apple issues an important security update, you risk either a brick or a intruder.

Sahil · 1st October 2007, 13:24

Just when i am about to get myself one my bad luck shines

The Turbo-Sim is the only way fool proof method to get around it without worrying about software updates ever. But only if you can get around finding a turbo sim available for purchase

tadukuttan · 2nd October 2007, 00:17

Cheer up guys, there will be easier ways, soon.

And to further cheer you up, some random screen shots -

@#9#

And, let me know if you need further encouragement to get your own.

And a class action suit is probably on it's way - Users planning class action suit against Apple over iPhone warranty

And for the technically inclined, the "official" dev site - Main Page - The iPhone Dev Wiki

ibcool · 2nd October 2007, 00:22

turbosim will work, but wont let you upgrade the firmware

firmware upgrades are not merely software updates, they sometimes improve general functionality of the phone

even nokia offers firmware upgrades many a times to support faster sms / mailing etc

heres an update for what to do in case your phone gets bricked
also, the iPhone Dev Team is working on a crack for firmware 1.11

read more here > IPhone: Bricked iPhones Now Working (Calls With iPhoneSIMFree and TurboSIM) - Gizmodo

Sahil · 2nd October 2007, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by tadukuttan

And, let me know if you need further encouragement to get your own.

How am i suppose to unlock the phone now since they all will come with the new firmware !?

17th September 2007, 13:47	#46
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Is it available in india now?? unofficially atleast??? coz @ 13-16k, i can skip the 73ME which im planin to get....
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17th September 2007, 16:26	#47
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	The unlocking software for iPhone, named anysim is a great piece of software according to reviewers. But it is yet to be proved as problem free. So, be careful before you use it. It can render you iphone to a good paperweight. Airtel is the only approved operator officially for India, right?
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22nd September 2007, 21:46	#48
irulee BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai/Dubai Posts: 35 Thanked: 0 Times	No you can use any provider using the software unlock method i have used another software not AnySim nor IPSF and have also installed it in 7 other iPhones of friends and family and as yet it is completely problem free i have used it on Hutch(Vodafone), Airtel, Etisalat and all work perfectly well.
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28th September 2007, 00:56	#49
kousik BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 202 Thanked: 59 Times View My Garage	I saw unlocked iPhone is on sale in indiatimes.com auctions: APPLE GSM Mobile Phone Model No. iPhone - 8 GB Indiatimes Auction : Digital Entertainment & Lifestyle Shoppe Kousik
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30th September 2007, 10:29	#50
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	Jus got news iphone now unlocked and working on our networks is available for 30,000/- in mumbai. Down from the 44000/- and 15 day waiting period.
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30th September 2007, 11:36	#51
ibcool BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 75 Thanked: 7 Times	for all those who are hurrying to buy the iPhone, you all should know that apple has released an update which kinda bricks your phone if you update it in its unlocked state so you wont be carrying more than a paperweight in your pocket heres more dope on the story iPhone Firmware 1.1.1 Out and Tested: Breaks 3rd-party Apps, Relocks iPhones and Sends Them to Semi-Brick Activation Limbo (Updated with video) - Gizmodo
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30th September 2007, 12:13	#54
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	It has been confirmed. The software update for iPhone will render the cracked ones to be useless. Eventhough, Apple repeatedly claims that They've not intended this with their update. Do they want the whole world to be fools or what? The software update is absolutely optional. So, cracked iphone users may opt not to update it. Now, it will take some more hacking hours before this update cum locking process is also cracked! Can't this cat and mouse game be avoided? LOL.
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30th September 2007, 16:21	#56
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	this also means that if apple issues an important security update, you risk either a brick or a intruder.
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1st October 2007, 13:24	#57
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Just when i am about to get myself one my bad luck shines The Turbo-Sim is the only way fool proof method to get around it without worrying about software updates ever. But only if you can get around finding a turbo sim available for purchase
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2nd October 2007, 00:17	#58
tadukuttan BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 241 Thanked: 24 Times	Cheer up guys, there will be easier ways, soon. And to further cheer you up, some random screen shots - @#9# And, let me know if you need further encouragement to get your own. And a class action suit is probably on it's way - Users planning class action suit against Apple over iPhone warranty And for the technically inclined, the "official" dev site - Main Page - The iPhone Dev Wiki Last edited by tadukuttan : 2nd October 2007 at 00:36.
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2nd October 2007, 00:22	#59
ibcool BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 75 Thanked: 7 Times	turbosim will work, but wont let you upgrade the firmware firmware upgrades are not merely software updates, they sometimes improve general functionality of the phone even nokia offers firmware upgrades many a times to support faster sms / mailing etc heres an update for what to do in case your phone gets bricked also, the iPhone Dev Team is working on a crack for firmware 1.11 read more here > IPhone: Bricked iPhones Now Working (Calls With iPhoneSIMFree and TurboSIM) - Gizmodo
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