But if i remember correctly someone mentioned that all the iPhones come with a 2-year subscription but you're not required to activate it on the spot. My friend who was trying to get one for me was asked to get a 2-year subscription.

ok, to make it clear, iPhone in US is marketed with 2-year AT&T telco contract. it is like this:

1. Buy iPhone via Apple Store / AT&T Store / Apple Online Store
2. Connect The iPhone to iTunes, it will launch AT&T Activation
3. Select the AT&T package to be used with iPhone
4. The billing starts and the iPhone is activated

so basically the 2-year contract only starts if u initiate the activation via iTunes. so then only after 2 years of tenuring with AT&T, u'll got the iPhone fully unlocked (supposed to be lah).

so the concept is that if u haven't done the activation via iTunes, u'll not necessarily tied to the contract anymore. so as u don't use the iPhone AT&T plan, u'll not tied. so u just need to aware that this is illegal though (hohoho...).

sometimes the store (especially AT&T Store) will ask for activation on the spot. just give excuse as like u r doing the activation at home, or the iPhone is a gift. another alternative is buying through the Apple Online Store.

so if u r not activating it via iTunes, u'll bypass the contract part.

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Mar 12 2008, 04:43 AM

I believe that your from got it from an AT&T store. Apple store wouldnt do that. I went to a few over Calif, only thing they ask is how many unit are you buying.

Hmm anyone got any idea why does safari closes once in awhile while I'm surfing?? I remember reading it somewhere in this thread, but it seems that I can't find it, too many posts =/

according to this tutorial, does it work on any firmwares? whether locked or unlocked? i am having an unlocked 1.1.3firmware.. just curious if this is the right way to update my iphone

ask sifu here, if i am already on 1.1.4 , do i still need to restore it to 1.1.4 using itunes b4 i proceed to unlock?

How do i check if mine one is a 1.1.4 version ?

it should work

*pssssssss ur gf very CHUN

I think, no need to restore lah.

ha!! TQ

No need to restore..just apply the ziphone..and you're done.BTW what BL are your phone?

Agreed, the shipping cost especially is the killer. Shipping the Incase slider case from U.S costs a bomb!

At least now you can launch the TTR.

Anyway is anyone having problems connecting Apollo on 1.1.3? I am experiencing unable to connect error everytime after authentication. I am sure that I have type the correct MSN password.

Hi nokia2003,

well...the carkit charger i bought is a two-piece type... the USB cable and the charger to plug into the socket.

the strange thing is :

1) i can use the USB cable to sync with PC
2) and i can use the charger to charge my bluetooth earpiece.

That's mean both item also no problem.. but then when i plug in iphone to charge..it doesn't work...why ah?

is there any known incompatibilit issue or what could be the issues??


PLEASE HELP...i make alot call...everyday without the carkit i'm doomed...

U have to buy a car charger meant for iphone. U can't use a charger for ipod and expect it to charge the iphone. Some people even ruin their iphone by using the ipod charger (the same white charger). People thinks that iphone is an ipod so the charger is the same. Wrong coz iphone use different battery from ipod touch hence the different charger. Careful in buying charger or u risk the chance of damaging the battery. Replacing the battery is one hell of a task.

Yeah shipment is always a blow to us. And no i can't launch TTR until i found a fix last night! Something to do with phone's cache. Weird!

Anyway, Apollo has been discontinued. The creator told me Apollo project was made to discover the possibilities of programming on iPhone. They are working on something else through SDK now. Try MobileChat instead for an IM client. You should be able to find it under community source.

If you're familiar with electronics, you should know that there are devices with different voltage. Lower voltage charger will not be able to charge up your device meanwhile higher voltage charger might even blow up your battery.

Try looking for something that is "Made for Iphone" and has possitive reviews online. Thats your best bet!

yeap. I think the only thing thats the same is the USB cable.

USB cables are pretty much standard lol!

The newer ipods (incl iPhone and iTouch) cannot be charged with those simple 12V to 5V USB car socket to USB adapters .... you'll need a "made for iPod" car charger kit to be able to charge it . Its to do with some signal detection on the USB connector's two inner pins.

Yup.. its an incompatibility for sure between generic 12V to 5V USB socket chargers and the newer iPods and iPhones/iTouches.

Thanks! Thanks! I shall try this new IM client.

Yeah, even my Pioneer car player which is iPod compatible can't even charge my iPhone. However the funny thing is that it can play songs in it.

of course there's a hack for it ... if you're up to it ..

The schematic to "convert" a generic charger to be iPod CHARGING capable ... just do the following...

Solder or jump a 10KOhm resistor between the USB +5V pin and the "Data -" pin,
and then do the same for another 10KOhm resistor between the USB GND pin to the "Data+" pin.

The reason for it is to mimick a 3.3V into the USB Data+ line and the combo of the 10KOhm resistors jumpered to the relevant pins would do just that.

WARNING: You do it at your own risk !!

Thats way complicated and risky!

Anyway, iPhone Dev team done it again. Jailbreaks firmware 2.0 before its out.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/11/iphone-...before-its-out/