well i'm not sure how things typically work for maxis at the moment.

but it is common for telcos here (australian and uk) to lock and bar stolen phones immediately if they have been reported.

since it is feasible over here, i don't see why maxis will not be able to implement it (GSM networks do share a similar trait afterall).

the only difference here is (using the "counter boys" theory; pardon my derogatory slur), maxis could justify their actions by saying that these maxis units were "stolen" from them since they were only meant to be sold with contracts.

edited: darn it! i forgot to add a disclaimer to my statement. but yeah, the above statement is merely an opinion by myself and could be of a speculative nature and must be taken with a pinch of salt

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Added on April 23, 2009, 2:22 pmwell not sure if this link will actually work on other phones other than australia bound ones, but no harm sharing i guess.

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Apr 23 2009, 02:23 PM

mate, i reckon that we should continue here, since it is a dedicated thread to this isssue.

oh yeah, the units provided by maxis for training/exhibition purposes, do not carry the same model/product number.

i have highlighted that fact before on the maxis launching thread.

they ought to be, to conform with the list on the apple website.

anyway these so-called training/exhibition units, typically have pre-loaded games. songs, contacts, videos et cetera for very obvious reasons.

errr think again then.



iPhone part/serial number of MB504ZA/A for a friend of mine who worked during the maxis launch.

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Apr 23 2009, 05:20 PM

erm, i reckon that you have just answered your own question

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Added on April 23, 2009, 10:45 pmthank you for substantiating my claim.

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Apr 23 2009, 10:45 PM

those who are interested to know how is it like for an iPhone to be blocked via the IMEI method, you can read it from here

seeing that you are new here, i will give in this time.



jailbreaking and software unlock are completely two different things (however they may be related in regards to yellowsn0w)

jailbreaking allows you to introduce foreign (but desirable) elements to your iPhone. having said that, since the so-called elements are foreign, they are not originally part of the iPhone. in another word, jailbreaking will void your warranty IF it is found to have been jailbroken before.

maxis iPhones are officially unlocked and therefore you don't need any hocus pocus unlocking methods (hardware - sim card adapters and sofware - yellowsn0w).

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Apr 29 2009, 01:56 PM

wow! looks like the ship has already sailed! how could i even missed such an "exciting" thread to begin with. tsk tsk tsk. what a shame...