I have a friend who will be going to the states -- i'll def be asking him to buy the phone if there is indeed a hack to unlock the carrier. does anyone in malaysia offer such services, or is there a place where i can download such a hack?

is this the simcard method?

Here is the forum that made the hack available:

http://www.hackint0sh.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2215

RM350 is a bit steep. How are you unlocking the phone?

when the iphone is only $100 more than the ipod touch it makes more sense for me to get the iphone.

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Added on September 7, 2007, 9:45 pmI heard the hack does not work with MAXIS cell users:

http://www.hackint0sh.org/forum/showthread...?t=2734&page=14


Can anyone confirm this?

This post has been edited by OmniAtlas: Sep 7 2007, 09:45 PM

Does that require opening the phone, or is it just a sim copy method?

iphonesimfree is OUT!

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/apple/iphone-so...ideo-297651.php

Well, i think now is confirmed that iphonesimfree will be released on Monday:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/iphones...pp-backend-now/

However, you'll have to buy it from resellers for $50.00 (which is still a lot less than what some people on th is board want to charge!);

I'm def. buying my iphone now. Hope to be the first one on the block to get it to work with maxis

Another unlock method -- this one seems to work, and it doesn't look that difficult!


PSS Sim Kit

http://www.hackint0sh.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4486

The video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvfImcAOfFw


It seems like its from Taiwan -- do they sell these sim kit holders in K.L?

i heard AMEX is recrediting $200 as well, so you might be lucky and get the store credit AND $200 back.

Speculation -- a 3g iphone for european markets, coming out in Nov. http://www.electronista.com/articles/07/09...ile.germany.ad/

yeah I read that in a thread somewhere. Apparently it has to do with MAXIS as some people have gotten it to work with digi. Perhaps the software unlock will fix this problem?

IphonesimFree -- the software unlock distribution has begun:

http://blog.aussieiphoneunlock.com/2007/09...ws-please-read/

any of you checking it out? ordering the hack?

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Added on September 10, 2007, 9:53 pmhttp://www.iphonesimfree.com/ relaunched website, guess the unlock tool is for real!

This post has been edited by OmniAtlas: Sep 10 2007, 09:53 PM

Here is the torrent for Iphone Sim Free but you'll need a working authentic code with their servers for it to work i.e. sort of like a serial number. It would be great if someone could reverse engineer the code so we could have a free & open source unlock.

http://www.torrentportal.com/torrents-details.php?id=1369563


http://rapidshare.com/files/54864377/SimFree-rc5.zip

This post has been edited by OmniAtlas: Sep 11 2007, 02:59 PM

Wei -- isn't that only because of the hardware hack?

Will maxis work with the new iphone sim free software hack?

bearbrick: there have been some issues with MAXIS incoming phone calls. Does your unlock remedy the situation; are you referring to the free iphone unlock solution?

http://www.freeiphoneunlock.com/guide/

Perhaps someone could try the new open sourced method and share their results -- as of today, I wouldn't bother spending $$ for an unlock as it is now freely available over the Internet.

damn it! i guess i'll have to switch to digi -- unless they come up with a fully functional hack by the time i get my iphone

I talked to some of the hackers on the #iphone channel and they said it has to do with the iphone hardware, NOT the telcom provider so hopefully this can be fixed.

uh derred, where are you getting your facts from? I've never heard of anyone paying for 1 month out of the 24 months -- from what i've derived from the forums you don't need to activate the AT&T card, just run the unlock app and you'll be fine.

I'll be getting my iphone soon, you're more than welcome to wait for a more non-technical approach (i.e the official apple version, but that could take months); I've heard theres even a GUI now that requires one click for the open source unlock so I don't see much of a problem.

As for the price, I think $399 is a steal. I have a $50 credit in the store so i'll be getting mine for $349. $600 expensive -- yes, and not worth it IMHO, $399 hits the right price point, and if you don't need that much space, you could always go for the 4GB version for $299.

well you should tell them you'll be switching telcom providers and so will all other iphone users, unless they fix the problem

seriously though, I will be considering switching to digi if this problem isn't fixed by the end of october (when i get my iphone).

The new iphone firmware is coming:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/14/iphone-...rt-coming-soon/

The firmware can hopefully 1. not disable the hack 2. fix maxis incoming calls with this new 'international support' feature.

fingers crossed.

Jee, this guy is scorned!

1. At $599, it is ridiculously expensive. (Add in the cost of an AT&T contract and you get close to $1500)

The price is now $399, and $299 appropriately depending on what version you get.

2. Those who want to buy one must sell their soul to evil mega-corporation AT&T.

Not with the new iUnlock software.

3. Japan already has technologically superior phones, and theyâeuro(tm)re far cheaper.

Maybe? But I doubt it integrates your computer, music and everything together as well as the iphone though.

4. Slower internet than the commercials show: âeuro The data experience is going to be very slow. If youâeuro(tm)re on a cellular network, [using the Internet] is going to be very slow.âeuro

You should def. wait for the 3g version then I won't be using Edge, instead i'll be wi-fi happy.

5. Initial reports indicate that YouTube is slow and crappy using cellular network internet/EDGE. Itâeuro(tm)s nothing like in the commercials.

YouTube use would strictly be for wi-fi use if you want the best experience.


6. You cannot remove its battery. Thanks for replicating one of the biggest complaints about the ipod, Apple!

I guess thats what the warranty is there for.


7. The glass touch screen of the iPhone guarantees that thousands of customers who drop their phones will have cracked screens.

Hmm, i read otherwise -- individuals that have tested the phone found the screen rock solid.

8. The touchscreen keyboard sucks, according to those who have used the phone.

Can't really disagree or agree on this one, perhaps a Treo would better suit your needs?

9. It canâeuro(tm)t send MMS picture messages.

Not too important for me, but perhaps this would be a function apple could include in a firmware update.

10. The camera has little or no options, and the pictures it takes arenâeuro(tm)t very good.

its a 2 MB camera, what are you expecting? My Nokia 6300 has a 2mb camera! If you want top of the range go buy an SLR!


wow, I'm not going to go on...because the whining goes on and on...must be a complete anti-apple fanboy!

some people can never be satisfied -- if you're not happy, don't buy it! or wait for iphone 2.0!