The iPhone Thread

FlyingSpur · 8th October 2010, 21:44

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Originally Posted by indian21r

Hey where did ur brother get it from and how much. I am planning to get one from Hongkong. It is costing around 35k there.

Converted, it works out to about 30k which is the cheapest anywhere I think. He paid some 35k for it, it was brought in by a friend.

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Originally Posted by AbhiJ

Even factory unlocked iphones boot up to the "connect to itunes" logo. Insert any SIM, connect them, and the apple "activates" the phone.

True. I think in the case of US phones it says insert a valid AT&T SIM or something like that.

indian21r · 9th October 2010, 06:11

Thanks Flyingspur. Yeah at this point Hongkong is the cheapest in the world followed by Singapore for factory unlocked phones. 32 Gb in HK is 35k and 16GB is 30K. I am just wondering should I wait for a update or pick it now

anekho · 10th October 2010, 13:33

Is there any GPS app that works for Indian roads?

cheers

dar3dev|l · 10th October 2010, 21:56

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Originally Posted by indian21r

Thanks Flyingspur. Yeah at this point Hongkong is the cheapest in the world followed by Singapore for factory unlocked phones. 32 Gb in HK is 35k and 16GB is 30K. I am just wondering should I wait for a update or pick it now

Yeah its a still at those prices !!! If you are getting one, can you get one me too

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akshay4587 · 10th October 2010, 22:00

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Originally Posted by anekho

Is there any GPS app that works for Indian roads?

cheers

I am using Map my India Application on my Iphone 3GS and loving it.
You get Voice navigation support,and when connected to ICE,it gives instructions through the speakers

tanwaramit · 12th October 2010, 16:25

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Originally Posted by akshay4587

I am using Map my India Application on my Iphone 3GS and loving it.
You get Voice navigation support,and when connected to ICE,it gives instructions through the speakers

Whats the problem with iPhone provided maps ? I have used it perfectly, went from Delhi to Amritsar, works everywhere.

I mean, its very good, is mapmyindia any better ?

Jaggu · 13th October 2010, 12:31

Map will not work if there is no connectivity, thats the only problem.

FlyingSpur · 13th October 2010, 20:32

Finally got my 8GB 3GS today. Unlock and JB was a breeze since it was running 4.0 anyway. My brother's iPhone 4 feels noticeably snappier though. Anyone know apps for device-to-device Bluetooth transfer?

Oh and, why isn't my GPRS working on this?

Ace F355 · 13th October 2010, 22:27

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Originally Posted by akshay4587

I am using Map my India Application on my Iphone 3GS and loving it.
You get Voice navigation support,and when connected to ICE,it gives instructions through the speakers

Hello Akshay, how did you get your app? Did you buy it from appstore or your iPhone is jailbroken?

I searched for it on my iPhone 3GS and nothing showed up! Then, I searched it on iTunes and it showed me 'MobileMaps India' for $79.99.

May be my Canadian iTunes account is playing its role by not showing it on my iPhone appstore. But since my iPhone is jailbroken, why to waste 80 bucks for it if I can get it for free.

If it isn't much of a hassle, can you post where did you get it from?

Jaggu · 14th October 2010, 10:17

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

Oh and, why isn't my GPRS working on this?

Have you set the APN in the new phone?

CRV2010 · 14th October 2010, 10:52

How to setup Vodafone Mobile Connect on iPhone4?

I had set the APN through iPhone Configuration Utility but i am just able to send/receive emails and i am not able to browse anything on Safari or Firefox.

Please guide me to the correct settings

Jaggu · 14th October 2010, 11:13

If email is working then the internet setting should be ok. Have you tried restarting the phone once?

EDIT: IIRC for mobile connect only APN ie www needs to be entered.

CRV2010 · 14th October 2010, 11:43

Thanks Jaggu, I tried restarting the phone but it didn't help.

I called Vodafone Customer Service they said we need to activate iData Pack for iPhone data browsing not the normal Vodafone Mobile Connect. Is this true ?

FlyingSpur · 14th October 2010, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Have you set the APN in the new phone?

Now would be a good time for me to ask you what APN is

Tejas@perioimpl · 14th October 2010, 11:51

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Originally Posted by CRV2010

Thanks Jaggu, I tried restarting the phone but it didn't help.

I called Vodafone Customer Service they said we need to activate iData Pack for iPhone data browsing not the normal Vodafone Mobile Connect. Is this true ?

Via Wifi, go to Unlockit - APN Changer for your iPhone from your iphone safari. In that site, follow instructions and enter www for the APN. Leave username and password blank. Select install. A patch will be downloaded on your iphone and will put in the right settings. Just install the patch. The link works on non jailbroken iphones as well and is safe.

Then you can use any plans from vodafone and not stick to the iData pack which is horribly priced. I use the Rs.899 unlimited scheme on my iphone 3GS and also use internet tethering.

edit: the apn changer is www[dot]unlockit[dot]co[dot]nz

Flyingspur: APN is the access point name.

See this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_Point_Name

9th October 2010, 06:11	#2387
indian21r BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 973 Thanked: 815 Times	Thanks Flyingspur. Yeah at this point Hongkong is the cheapest in the world followed by Singapore for factory unlocked phones. 32 Gb in HK is 35k and 16GB is 30K. I am just wondering should I wait for a update or pick it now
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10th October 2010, 13:33	#2388
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,997 Thanked: 685 Times	Is there any GPS app that works for Indian roads? cheers
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13th October 2010, 12:31	#2392
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,383 Thanked: 17,295 Times	Map will not work if there is no connectivity, thats the only problem.
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13th October 2010, 20:32	#2393
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,936 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	Finally got my 8GB 3GS today. Unlock and JB was a breeze since it was running 4.0 anyway. My brother's iPhone 4 feels noticeably snappier though. Anyone know apps for device-to-device Bluetooth transfer? Oh and, why isn't my GPRS working on this?
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14th October 2010, 10:52	#2396
CRV2010 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 232 Thanked: 42 Times	How to setup Vodafone Mobile Connect on iPhone4? I had set the APN through iPhone Configuration Utility but i am just able to send/receive emails and i am not able to browse anything on Safari or Firefox. Please guide me to the correct settings
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14th October 2010, 11:13	#2397
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,383 Thanked: 17,295 Times	If email is working then the internet setting should be ok. Have you tried restarting the phone once? EDIT: IIRC for mobile connect only APN ie www needs to be entered. Last edited by Jaggu : 14th October 2010 at 11:18.
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14th October 2010, 11:43	#2398
CRV2010 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 232 Thanked: 42 Times	Thanks Jaggu, I tried restarting the phone but it didn't help. I called Vodafone Customer Service they said we need to activate iData Pack for iPhone data browsing not the normal Vodafone Mobile Connect. Is this true ?
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