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This post has been edited by kmheing: Feb 13 2009, 11:28 PM

GDI!! u cant writer properly ka?

mind to explain bro? write properly? i think my grammar can easily understandable..

i think he mean the caps

yeahh, u write & no need to user larger font size
we arent blind yet

oh god the fancy title do actually attracted my interest.

sorry..edited the post..this is my first time posting in iphone thread..didnt know cant use caps here..i saw a lot of ppl using caps in garage sales..so i thought it would be ok to use here too..sorry..

lets help the guy
check the screen, check the serial number, check the lock, volume, silent buttons, the rest will be WYSIWYG

check the screen sensitivity..some of the 2nd hand iphones not so sensitive

serial number? izzit the same method as our normal phone? *#06#?

rest will be WYSIWYG? i dun understand this term bro..

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Added on July 13, 2008, 3:36 amthx for the heads up..

This post has been edited by kmheing: Jul 13 2008, 03:40 AM

np.. u can use caps, but use it wisely laa
how come all wording/ sentence with caps? not nice izzit?

welcome to LYn

check internally from in the phone settings>genera>about
and also the backplate of the phone see whether it matches or not
xxx xx ........4th and 5th is the produce week, you could roughly figure out how old is the phone

what you see is what you get

You going to buy a brand new iPhone or 2nd hand?

all iphone get from singapore...rite...

You mean iPhone EDGE or coming singtel iphone 3g?

Most of our current iPhone come from UK and US...

i bought my Iphone from Singapore last year....

Check for the physical functionality and conditions first i.e buttons are working well, no cracks or sign of open back covers, screen sensitivity, speaker working (play some songs if available), camera and stuff like that. Then check the software part i.e setting, wifi signal (try to connect to a hotspot and surf just to make sure the wifi working), cell signal (put in your own sim and try calling someone), Serial Number match from back cover with the one in setting or box (if have one and like Hanxz said) and errrr what more aaaa? The rest is up to you. It would be even better if you have someone that know about iPhone to tag along with you.

After you satisfied with all that only u give that person the $moolah$ (better COD la). The first thing you should do after acquiring the phone, restore the phone (to clear old setting and start fresh) and jailbreak/unlock yourself. If you do not know how to do that, you know where to ask.

user with a "special" tag detected!

of course buying 2nd hand 1..brand new with 3g cant afford..they say its about rm3800-4100

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Added on July 13, 2008, 2:18 pmthx for the tips..one more question..y do i have to restore the phone? the seller told me he got few full version and cracked softwares..if restore back i think it would be wasted..

This post has been edited by kmheing: Jul 13 2008, 02:18 PM

I bought my iPhone second hand also. I just rest the basic like touchscreen, speaker, wifi, edge connection, camera and the condition of all buttons. If you are not sure just ask the seller the way to do it. Of course, call in and out, vibrate should to test also.

That's what I do when I get my phone. Because iPhone has no warranty even 2nd hand or new one so better be very sure

Better start with a fresh phone rather than a phone stuffed with garbage that you don't know off. You can get those apps back from installer but the cracked ones ... umm .. well ...

yeah..the warranty i'm worried about if anything goes wrong with the phone..since singapore is selling iphone..can we just send there for warranty?

well, I did restore my phone few days later as some software is not properly deleted. When I got my iPhone I only have 23mb or so. But when I restore and install apps that I want... I still have 65mb. Well the apps is available in the installer so no need to be afraid if restore.

quite true also..this is my first time getting a used phone without warranty summore..thx for the help..u've been very helpful..

NO!

You can read the thread below starting from post #8 regarding the warranty. Even the 2nd gen iPhone warranty is not that flexible to where we can claim it.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/741187

wow..i guess have to be extra careful when checking the phone before buying it..anyways any do's and dont's when using the phone with itunes? eg. transfering songs and stuff..i'm scared will accidently brick it..

for now, just dont upgrade your iphone to the latest 2.0 firmware and recommended to stay on current itunes version.

won't. Brick so easily lah..lol

Make sure all function running and hardware condition first..

You use or try an real iPhone before this?

thats wat i told myself when i bought my psp..try to install some themes..all of a sudden brick the psp..i'm worried this will happen to the phone when i install stuff also..i havent try or use any iphone before..thats y i'm kinda noob when comes to iphone..lol

yepp, iphone wont easily brick unless uve done messing with some dangerous apps which u dont know what its for

hahahah..."salty" thread label given

if its the 3G one..yup..if its the non 3G...u wud hv to ask the sifus here(eg. frozzbyte would be more then willing to help)

This post has been edited by d3vilzzzz: Jul 14 2008, 04:09 PM

Damn noks... you drag me in...

TS... if you are buying 2nd hand item by walk in or cod, maybe you can check the physical condition and functionality based on the particular given to you here rightaway to compare with the offered price... as for this stage, thats the only guide you have and what you should know... once that beauty is in ur hand, then talk again bout how to brick ur iphone in a fastest and effective way *lol*.... btw, suitable and competible apps can be dicussed later which is always self explanatory. e.g. "This apps is only for firmware 1.1.4"...

P/S: Are you sure you're wearing a right tag?

thx for the advice..will only talk about the applications and stuff after i get it as its no use if we talk about it when i dun have the phone..y is everybody talking about tag?

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Added on July 15, 2008, 6:27 pmone more thing..should i bring my laptop along to check with itunes?

This post has been edited by kmheing: Jul 15 2008, 06:27 PM

that tag is the permission to ask crazy questions.

Your tag is quite important in this iPhone thread,with that tag you will get VIP service support

If you able to bring your laptop,then it will be better..so you can try sync some song,photo,video........

This post has been edited by ff8ong: Jul 15 2008, 08:57 PM

And a lil bit of an off-topic question

yes, thats what the special tag is for!

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Jul 16 2008, 02:40 PM

wat off topic question? wat special tag? i dun have any special tag..i'm not VIP or staff or moderator..just a normal forumer here..

Your FEMALE tag. They treat the opposite sex differently here.

ha ha. terpaksa menyusahkan you to clarify eh?