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Dec 14 2008, 12:35 AM

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QUOTE(kcmy @ Dec 13 2008, 10:55 PM)

Sori,wanna ask,how to differenciate between a hardware and a software unlocked iphone?

Hardware Unlock for iPhone 3G, probably you will see thing like this (or similar) inside SIM Tray.
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Dec 14 2008, 01:01 AM

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QUOTE(friends @ Dec 14 2008, 12:35 AM)

Hardware Unlock for iPhone 3G, probably you will see thing like this (or similar) inside SIM Tray.
user posted image

wat abt for 2G Iphone bro? btw,thnx for replying...

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Dec 14 2008, 02:32 AM

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QUOTE(kcmy @ Dec 14 2008, 01:01 AM)

wat abt for 2G Iphone bro? btw,thnx for replying...

iPhone 2G already can be unlocked using Software Unlocking method.

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Dec 16 2008, 06:19 PM

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hey ..
im thinking of getting an iphone from usa..
im not sure wheter it is an unlocked or locked version..
how to know?
thx

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Dec 16 2008, 09:04 PM

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QUOTE([cipan�)

,Dec 16 2008, 06:19 PM]
hey ..
im thinking of getting an iphone from usa..
im not sure wheter it is an unlocked or locked version..
how to know?
thx

it's a locked set. For unlocked set usually u can get from Singapore, New Zealand and Australia.

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Dec 16 2008, 09:41 PM

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QUOTE([cipan�)

,Dec 16 2008, 06:19 PM]
hey ..
im thinking of getting an iphone from usa..
im not sure wheter it is an unlocked or locked version..
how to know?
thx

Can an unlock 3G iPhone from...
Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Luxembourg, Macau, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, Taiwan etc..

The Post copy from David 's thread.....
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/790913

thanks to Davidgary73

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Dec 16 2008, 10:09 PM

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Following the VERY recent announcement by the DevTeam, finally an unlock is going to be released for the iPhone 3G sometime around New Years, so I would recommend that anyone looking to buy an iPhone 3G to hold off all your purchases until then.

This unlock will mean that you will be able to purchase those cheaply priced locked units from the US and elsewhere at last! That's approximately RM1000 that you save by not having to pay for the officially unlocked units. What a way to start the New Year. Well done Dev Team!

Read the full update here: http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/65126957/t...son-to-be-jolly

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Dec 18 2008, 12:02 PM

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one of most informative topic ..thanks guys..

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Dec 18 2008, 08:13 PM

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probably i'll just have to wait for it..thanks for the info

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Dec 23 2008, 02:20 PM

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jeez! can somebody help me out here!
i'm new to this forum, god damnit i dunno how to begin.
anyhoo, i would like to purchase an iPhone 3g (16gb).
how can i find out more about it?
whats the market price at the mo?
i need answers! damn santa for not being able to give me an iPhone nor fitting into my chimney!

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Dec 23 2008, 02:42 PM

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QUOTE(v von dutch @ Dec 23 2008, 02:20 PM)

jeez! can somebody help me out here!
i'm new to this forum, god damnit i dunno how to begin.
anyhoo, i would like to purchase an iPhone 3g (16gb).
how can i find out more about it?
whats the market price at the mo?
i need answers! damn santa for not being able to give me an iPhone nor fitting into my chimney!

Search in LYN garagesale. There's a few selling.

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Dec 23 2008, 04:51 PM

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Hi, got a question:

Would the impending s/w unlock of the 3G iPhone be affected by future firmware updates? meaning you can't update your phone?

thx!

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Dec 23 2008, 05:04 PM

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QUOTE(slumberus @ Dec 23 2008, 04:51 PM)

Hi, got a question:

Would the impending s/w unlock of the 3G iPhone be affected by future firmware updates? meaning you can't update your phone?

thx!

Yes..most surely it will. Lock 3G iPhone will sure be a headache when comes to firmware upgrades la. Every firmware updates will render the phone lock if the baseband is altered/upgraded. So yes, you can't update your firmware even tho you want itso badly. You'll always be backwards..while those who have the official unlock units will enjoy the sweetness of the firmware upgrades leh.

Even with the upcoming unlock patch on the 31/12, only firmware 2.0.0 to 2.1 will have the opportunity to unlock. Imagine how long it takes to have a firmware 2.2 unlock..we never know. Then..think about the next firmware and the next..oh my..you're in for a bad ride.

Official unlock 3G iPhones can update firmware anytime

when is available and trouble free.

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Dec 23 2008, 08:45 PM

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QUOTE(Maverick Wil @ Dec 16 2008, 10:09 PM)

Following the VERY recent announcement by the DevTeam, finally an unlock is going to be released for the iPhone 3G sometime around New Years, so I would recommend that anyone looking to buy an iPhone 3G to hold off all your purchases until then.

This unlock will mean that you will be able to purchase those cheaply priced locked units from the US and elsewhere at last! That's approximately RM1000 that you save by not having to pay for the officially unlocked units. What a way to start the New Year. Well done Dev Team!

Read the full update here: http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/65126957/t...son-to-be-jolly

Cool

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Dec 24 2008, 10:41 AM

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one question here...i read on how to get iphone from singtel...means we have to ask someone to subcribe... but my question is...after subscribe the plan from singtel...the phone is locked to Singtel simcard only?
or it's unlocked?

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Dec 24 2008, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(kevyeoh @ Dec 24 2008, 10:41 AM)

one question here...i read on how to get iphone from singtel...means we have to ask someone to subcribe... but my question is...after subscribe the plan from singtel...the phone is locked to Singtel simcard only?
or it's unlocked?

Dude, phones from S'pore are sold unlock. Why not you just buy for sellers in garagesale and make sure they provide you a receipt v the phone.

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Dec 24 2008, 06:30 PM

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hi i would like to clear my mind with something.. if i would buy an i phone from a authorised seller in HONG KONG.. it can be used out of the box right? and the warranty provided by whom??

cheers

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Dec 24 2008, 07:12 PM

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QUOTE(ggoo @ Dec 24 2008, 06:30 PM)

hi i would like to clear my mind with something.. if i would buy an i phone from a authorised seller in HONG KONG.. it can be used out of the box right? and the warranty provided by whom??

cheers

authorised seller in hk will be apple online store hk..... warranty will b provided by authorised 3rd party appointed by apple hk... see below...

Telecom Digital Services Limited
Room 2505, 25/F, Ginza Plaza, 2A-2H Sai Yeung Choi Street, Mongkok, Kowloon,
Hong Kong.
Business Hours: (Mon - Sat) 11:00am - 8:00pm.

which means any problem, u will have to sent it back to hk for repair....

the phone can be used out of the box.... juz slot in the sim card and activate thru itunes as it has not been activated yet...

so far, mine is ok (touchwood)

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QUOTE(duckevo @ Dec 24 2008, 07:12 PM)

authorised seller in hk will be apple online store hk..... warranty will b provided by authorised 3rd party appointed by apple hk... see below...

Telecom Digital Services Limited
Room 2505, 25/F, Ginza Plaza, 2A-2H Sai Yeung Choi Street, Mongkok, Kowloon,
Hong Kong.
Business Hours: (Mon - Sat) 11:00am - 8:00pm.

which means any problem, u will have to sent it back to hk for repair....

the phone can be used out of the box.... juz slot in the sim card and activate thru itunes as it has not been activated yet...

so far, mine is ok (touchwood)

means any sim card like hotlink also can? what about the singapore set by singtel? can be used right out the box also right? but only there's a price difference..

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QUOTE(ggoo @ Dec 24 2008, 07:55 PM)

means any sim card like hotlink also can? what about the singapore set by singtel? can be used right out the box also right? but only there's a price difference..

yup, any simcard will do...... singapore set by singtel is also the same can b used outright from the box...

if not mistaken, tthe phone has been activated by singtel..... warranty by singtel.....

not sure bout the price diff.... its all bout the xchange rate...

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