i just got iphone 3g few days ago bought from LYN member.
He said came from US unlocked with turboSIM i guess (checked at sim dummy it show gevey) correct me if i'm wrong about this sim unlocker.

Lets share ur test experience using this iphone 3g.

this my result

1. UNLOCK METHOD: Sim Unlocker (maybe turboSIM)
2. FIRMWARE: Update 2.0 to 2.01 (using PwnageTool_2.0.2)
3. SERVICE PROVIDER: DiGI (almost problem with error "no service" "network lost" if i go somewhere. have to duduk setempat to get digi coverage. Perhaps baseband GSM Digi not fully support iphone 3g yet)
Here my solution.

4. SMS: In Out (working out the box)
5. MMS: Not Tested (didnt subscribe)
6. CALL: In Out (working out the box)
7. EDGE: Not Tested (didnt subscribe)
8. GRPS: Not Tested (didnt subscribe)
9. 3G: Not Tested (didnt subscribe)
10. WIFI: (working out the box)
11. BLUETOOTH: Not working (cant see any device when searching. only logo loading pusing2 until when-when )
12. OTHER TEST??

This post has been edited by lotilor: Aug 16 2008, 11:50 PM

very risky i reckon to purchase an american unit.


but seeing that you are happy with it, i guess that is the most important thing.


thanks for the field report.

I am using an official unlock unit. No jailbreak / third party unlock. I'm a Digi unlimited data plan subscriber, so far Digi connection had been no issue.

neekun. r u using digi unlimited data plan mean postpaid rait? which version sim card digi did u used 64k 128k 256k?
is it any different between this kind of sim card. as fas as my experiment on my wife sim card digi maybe she using 128k i thought. because she alredy replace to new sim card when her phone was stolen 6 months ago. i got the different between my old version sim card that i used maybe 64k which i never upgrade since i subscribe digi on 2005. i tried on the iphone 3g, the different is better coverage than my old sim card. live longer till whole day.

on ur opinion should i go to digi centre then upgrade to new one version? is it digi have 256k simcard?

its not really the matter of 256k or 128k. due to using sim unlocker or bypass sim, it is prone to have network problem and some bypass sim just select simcard. not every type of simcard is compatible with bypass sim, as i learn it from jphone users.

neekun has different case than you because he has official unlocked i3g. while not using bypass sim, the i3g can take normal simcard and will be just fine.

@lotilor

How much you got it from low yat? Must have cost you a bom. You should have bought an unlocked 3G iphone as it comes trouble free and you will not face the sim problem as you do now.

Both New Zealand and Hong Kong 3G iphones are unlocked and also, there are other countries that offers the phone unlocked.

I had a previlege to jailbreak a 3G iphone (Hong Kong unit) for a friend yesterday. It was fun and indeed rewarding to see Cydia and Installer 4 installed in the phone.

Anyway, have a great time with the phone. It's an awesome phone.

Cheers

ya im also interested to know how much did you buy ...

Wah davidgary73, at least you have upgraded ur experience... I havent touch d i3g yet heheheee... poor duck...

@ davidgary73


add australian Aifontriji units as well as they unlocked by nature. however the concept is the same as HK (sign a contract first and then worry about terminating later)

@JaSLyn

Indeed a good experience. Was intimidate because it was a new phone but all is good..

yeah, when i touched stringfellow's white Aifontriji, i can swear that i had a tiny orgasm.

@nokia2003,
HmMm... perhaps that effect happens onli with the White ones *grins* I haven't felt like that with the Black one I have!

PS: Do NOT tell me the feeling came cause of stringfellow!!!!! Act, don't bother telling us - am sure stringfellow doesn't wanna know it either

Lotilor, I'm on unlimited plan at RM66 per month which comes with free Airzed hotspot account for a year. As for the sim card, I'm not sure..I subscrbed to Digi on last year Oct..

When I got time I will call Digi and check haha!

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Added on August 18, 2008, 1:55 pmHeheheeee i do feel "excited" and "high" when I am "touching" my white baby..i guess this should not consider as an orgasm

If it is, then i am having a 2 days long of "orgasm" for the past weekend as I've been playing the phone for whole day haha!

This post has been edited by neekun: Aug 18 2008, 01:56 PM

You see, none of this problems, or your attempts of troubleshooting, TS, would even matter if you know where to get the properly unlocked iPhone 3G. Which is why you see Neekun not having to break any sweat of worry at all. His will always be a fully unlocked iPhone 3G while your unit have to contend with mutilated simcard and whatever sim unlocking solution you're using. Which is also why a lot here are banking on the software unlock rather than the messy sim-unlocking solution you're using here because software unlocks have better chance of getting things right than simply slapping a circumcised simcard into a new "pants".

I pity those who bought into the whole slew of iPhone 3Gs in the Garage Sales section, all of them using this hardware sim-unlocker solution. It is not a solution at all, and in time service deterioration will occur. Calls need to be done TWICE, 3G data service either disrupted or made as "No Service" and you are always on edge because if your carrier finds out about you using this method, they can ban you for life from using their service.

Those sellers in Garage Sales are banking on your desperation to get the iPhone 3G to sell their wares. It is not a matter of "AIyahhh can make phone call enough la, what more you need?", the name of the phone itself is iPhone 3G, if you are not utilising the 3G part of the name, then you've squandered half of its possibilities already.

Sigh......people are sooooooo gullible and desperate these days.

string... i'm looking forward to meeting you @ MacFest.

its refreshing to see erudite speakers (writers?) here...

Wei couldnt make it with his iTab, so I'm not sure I have any other reason to come.

Erudite? More like babbling too much!

so basically,the 3G iphone still not worthy to buy now?

The iPhone 3G from the USA is not worthy to buy now, and people in the Garage Sales are falling left and right for it.

Basically the iphone (2g + 3G) is not worth buying if you don't know how to use or maximise its potential.

SPOT ON! This post I dedicate to the potential owners of iPhones (2G or 3G) who lack the discipline, mental fortitude and effort to look up and learn about its potential, usage and responsibilities of use.

@ tinkerbel



hmmm i can't too sure as i reckon that it's a combination between the Aifontriji and the girls in starbucks that corvinux keep asking me to check out

Xaw5126,

When is the upcoming MacFest? Venue? I am interested to join if I am free

MacFest ? Own organized ? Or by other company ?
hmm.... definitely in KL

wow..realli gt ppl buy America punya iphone liao...

australian's iphone 3g isnt unlocked by nature.. have to call up the service provider to get the unlock code..

of course i know that jakesean. as a matter of fact both optus and telstra have different charges to obtain the unlock codes.


but at least there is a chance to unlock them though it is getting relatively harder to do that (i have a friend scouting australia stores now as we speak but the prospects are looking rather dim)

@nokia2003,
I thought the unlocking is done by the Telcos, not the stores A$80 for Optus and A$150 for Telstra. Optus I hear is out of stock so most of those who got theirs in the last couple of weeks or so been getting them from Telstra

Er.... haf U not oredi got ur hands on a set of iPhone 3G?

@neekun,
Lol... now now don't flood the place - I live just a couple of neighbourhoods away

Hi. I'm very new to all these iPhone stuff and I was wondering how do I exactly get the official unlocked iPhone? And how much will it cost? If I'm not mistaken the official unlocked iPhone doesn't have much hassle. Is it true?

Hey mate, do read up for more infos if you can. Click the link below. Lot's of your questions are answered and solutions found.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/768477

Cheers

Oh when i said stores, i meant the telco stores and not apple stores. Sry about that



Yes, precisely. Thats y i said earlier, at least we have a chance to unlock them


Yeah, no choice. Im still hunting for my aifontrigi. Im sure that u can remember my orgasmic encounter last sunday

thanks guy for ur opinion. maybe i did mistake bought from us iphone.
other guy wan to get iphone. make sure find official unlocked iphone i heard only from HK and NZ.

SAY NO!! to dummy2 sim card anymore. i hate it.

yesterday i went to digi centre ask them to replace my sim card to 64k. now i'm still doin experimental how the stable line it is.

i will post the results later.

Your mistake will be rectified, somewhat, once the software unlock arrives. But then, you'll still need to play the cat-and-mouse game with Apple with regard to firmware updates. The HK and NZ iPhones dont even have to worry about this.

That is why la, dah nak jadi sewel nie NZ....NZ.....NZ......Z...zzzzzzz..zzzzz

This post has been edited by baretta: Aug 19 2008, 05:24 PM

LOL sabar boss, I'm getting my roster in 2 days time. Time will tell.

Aku bukan sewel lagi dah... Ding dong terus...! I have to slide to unlock my head...

what about australian unlock???

Australian unlock also can, but you have to wait for them to pass you the unlock code lah. I'm not fond of waiting.

Hi guys.


yesterday after i upgraded simcard digi to 64k i did test till this morning. it seem same problem happen again..still got no service if i moved to other location.

today update.

i wwent to celcom pulak this morning to buy new xpax prepaid. now i'm working on it.

few test this morning on celcom xpax.

1.as i know celcom dun hav edge so i test on gprs speed. its too slow to access internet compare to my previous digi. but still can display google haha...( the most simple graphic in this world.)
2. sms in out = working out the box
3. call in out = working out the box
4. 3g = not subscribe yet. wait till problem no service settle. i will change to pospaid.

haiyya... ini fon waste a lot of my time.

We should pin this thread, as an example how not to go the hardware unlock route. Which is the route most sellers in LYN are using with their US iPhone 3G, unfortunately.

n even so..there so many noobies are rich uncles/teenagers hu are wiling to pay(but RM3 -4K to them mebbe a couple of hundreds oni) to get their hands on 1...

latest update.

Celcom coverage quite stable than digi. I never got no service or network lost error yet till now. a little bit happy now. Haha..

But this test too early to predict. I will post test result for the few days later.

Guys! I notice on my iphone 3G that the sound's only coming out from the LEFT side of the speaker instead of both. any of you have the same problem?

after a relatively clear day from @#%^s (since it's taboo to use that derogatory slur now), someone has to come in and break the rhythm.

This post has been edited by nokia2003: Aug 21 2008, 02:13 AM

definitely a foolproof solution


Attached thumbnail(s)

Click the link below and download the iphone 3G user guide pdf.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/768477


iphone 3G user guide pdf:

Goto page 15 (Basics Chapter 2) pdf and you'll find your answer.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Aug 21 2008, 02:44 AM

You're so so so so so so so lucky guy. Everything going smooth.

This post has been edited by baretta: Aug 21 2008, 02:43 AM

thanks bro...haven't had the chance to browse through the manual until now....*embarassed*

No need to embarassed.... as i said you're so lucky.....

Morning guys..

anyone here using celcom 3g on iphone 3g?
sharing is caring sket experience...


ps: my iphone working well today huhu

This post has been edited by lotilor: Aug 21 2008, 08:55 AM

So far so good with my Maxis connection.

Are u using maxis 3g on ur iphone? Can u surf? Or just using wireless

I would just be repeating myself but I've posted what carriers are working under "My Journey for iPhone 3G" thread posted almost a month ago. The reason this wasn't a big deal is because the iPhone I got was fully unlocked, therefore no issues of coverage, 3G data and so on. We've moved beyond "Celcom works fine" or "Maxis doesn't have calls/SMS not working because they have not updates their celltowers" already, that had been discussed ad nauseum since the iPhone EDGE days already.

The reason why you are worried about your coverage or if your data works or not, lotilor, us because you're using a hardware unlock. Plain and simple. Software unlocks or fully unlocked iPhones faces no such problems as these. You will continue to face more weird problem simply because you opted for a solution that has not been proven to be conclusive and trouble-free.

well said~
clap again~

This post has been edited by xTraVagaNza: Aug 22 2008, 12:02 AM

The moment I inserted the simcard into the phone and turn it on...............it takes a while to turn on.......then it shows "Sim Lock" , a bit worry at first but realize it was the 4 digit code that we have to key in when we turn on the phone for the first time.

Everything works fine. No need to do any special setting. Sms flows in without a hassle. Wifi works as well.

The joys of fully unlocked phones. Lotilor, you can have the same , will just have to wait till the software unlocks are available for iPhone 3G.

why la why.. people hardcore also cannot get yet these people with their hardware unlocked units comparing which sim card works from which operator..

Patience is the key. Once you give in to your desperation, there are tons of hungry wolves ready to take advantage of you ,ripping you to shreds.

Sharing my experience with my 2 week old iPhone 3G.

1. UNLOCK METHOD: Proxy/Adapter SIM (Not sure what brand, but I don't need to cut my SIM card)
2. FIRMWARE: 2.0.1 and will update to 2.0.2 tonight with new Pwnage 2.0.3, just found out today that they have released this new version.
3. SERVICE PROVIDER: Celcom. Usin 128K 3G SIM Card
4. SMS: In & Out working perfectly
5. MMS: Didnt install the MMS application
6. CALL: In & Out working without experience any call drop
7. GPRS/EDGE/3G: Working
10. WIFI: Working
11. YouTube: Working
12. Maps: Working like my old iPhone 2g. Wondering how to use GPS function.
13. Stocks: Working
14. Weather: Working
15. App Store: Working perfectly with my ME account

My only question to the iPhone 3G user here, since day 1 I'm using this iPhone 3G, Celcom 3G 128k SIM Card with unlimited data plan package, I only got GPRS icon which is square icon with hole in the middle. I never get 3G icon even if I'm at Celcom 3G area. Mind telling me your situation there TS. Why this happen actually?

Maybe because of:
1. I'm using the SIM adapter method? Anybody here using Official Unlock iPhone 3G with Celcom 3G SIM showing the 3G Icon?
2. Do I need to upgrade my 128K 3G SIM Card to 256K?
3. Or firmware 2.0.1 having this problem and I need to upgrade to 2.0.2?

@Mrbadrul

Item 7 contradict with your problem regarding 3G icon

Maybe item 1 or 3. But since i used official unlock from Sing, i got that 3G icon. and also using 128K Sim but fw 2.0.2

Report on item 7, my data connectivity never failed me. I can connect through the Celcom connection using any application except YouTube that require WiFi. But I suspect I only use GPRS connection instead of 3G, which is Celcom doesnt have Edge.

I will try to update to new FW tonight when I got back home. Any other persons mind sharing their experience?

This post has been edited by mrbadrul: Aug 26 2008, 05:00 PM

Your reports are contradictory. If you had only gotten the GPRS icon and not 3G when you are already a Celcom 3G Unlimited user, then your 3G is not working. The correct APN is "3gcelcom" with other entries remaining blank.

I am using the official fully unlocked iPhone 3G, and it shows the 3G icon every single time, unless outside of coverage, which it then drops to GPRS. Works fine since Day 1.

If your report is true, and you have entered the right details in the "Network" tab inside your iPhone 3G, then your 3G data is not working. This is one of the side-effect of using a hardware unlock method.

Ic, I set mine as "celcom3g" like before using my iPhone 2G. Let me try using "3gcelcom" and i will update in a while. Thanks!

UPDATE: Cannot use at all if I change APN to "3gcelcom". It appear "Could not activate cellular data network: You are not subscribed to cellular data service". Change back to "celcom3g"

This post has been edited by mrbadrul: Aug 26 2008, 05:14 PM

If I am not mistaken, the APN "celcom3G" is used for those who had subscribed the data plan linked to a data card, like Huawei PC card and such. If you are not subscribed to this plan, the system will immediately drop you down to the next available network, which is GPRS.

That is the side effect of using any 3G piggyback sim, the 3G part is not working properly, but at least get the call/sms function and GPRS data service working. To reconfirmed the APN setting, test it out on any 3G phone.

@davidgary73

HK version is fully unlock?? my friend is in HK now & he call me jz now saying tat he managed to find da stock selling at hkd5900(8g) & hkd7800(16G). worth?? plan to ask him bring 1 back for me

Hi chlai..HK 3G iphones are fully unlock. If he can get a unit for you, go for it. It will cost you quite a big sum for the iPhone.

@davidgary73

thanks for ur advise, bro
like tat i wil ask bring 1 for me
thanks alot

Welcome mate..just curious, which model are you buying? 8 or 16G?

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Aug 28 2008, 05:56 PM

ofcos 16g white lar if got stock lar. hehehe.......

Great..make sure you create an iTunes acc in advance as you need to activate your phone via iTunes.

Just incase you need more info, here are some links.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/768477

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/743861

Cheers

correct me if im wrong,
wudn't it be cheaper if u buy frm GS or spore?

Though the price is a bit high, but it's official unlock and most important is you are happy !

Welcome to the iPhoene 3G owners club

@davidgary73
thanks, bro

@harmeet15
it is a bit higher compare to spore but atleast no need to ask sm1 to sign up contract 4 me & it is the only source i can get. hahaha.....

understand tat...
all da best 2 get ur i3g...
share with us once u hv it...

still waiting for my freind confirmation, dont know can get it or not. good luck to me too

have u check ur area does have 3g coverage or just gprs. maybe u can test ur 3g at infront of celcom centre jalan ampang hope u post ur test soon. i'm interested to know.

The claim that Youtube not working on 3G is not true, I have streamed and used Youtube on Celcom 3G connection a lot of time, it just needs a little bit more time to cache before your clip starts playing.

If it skips to GPRS instead of 3G, it could be either you're outside coverage, or your iPhone refuses the 3G connection (either carrier side, or because of your HyperSim/TurboSim).

To completely alleviate all doubts and misconceptions, get a fully unlocked iPhone 3G, or wait for the software unlocking solution.

Guys when i'm using wifi to browse safari n i notice my line change to Digi then to celcom then back to maxis, anyone face this problem?

I'm using iphone 3g with:
1. maxis line, 128k sim
2. australia optus unlock
3. FW 2.0.2

@ kinetic


did you "select network automatically"?

Nope, my line still at celcom all the time.

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Added on August 30, 2008, 1:58 amIt should be okey to select network auto.

This post has been edited by surpent: Aug 30 2008, 01:58 AM

@ nokia2003
@ surpent

ya my network selection is automatically, will try safari again later after work and will winpwn my iphone cause my iphone is still virgin havent been pwn yet

i really want an iPhone 3G...so sad that i have no clue as to where to start and i definitely don't want frm day 1 in memorial an iPhone which is locked...best way to go is always an officially unlocked handset. ppl don't be fooled by the idiots at commercial shops in malls or anywhere sayin that its unlocked n all...must ask them how...there is a wealth of knowledge on the internet so before makin any hasty decisions always read up and research. i myself didnt rush to wanna get the prized handset, i've been following all the updates here there n everywhere from blogs to this and that...so i suppose everyone should do that, i wonder what else is the internet is for if not as a resource pool to help ppl in this 21st century!
i still want an iPhone 3G! hahaha
peace be with those who already own one!

what you're waiting for? Go get it official unlock. Already proven now. Just say no to turbo sim.

wah ... kembali bersuara ko yea. Hehehehehehe.

Hi all...
I'm new here... I hope this is a suitable thread to ask. I just got my iPhone 3G official unlock... It comes with firmware 2.0.1. Everything goes right except for 3G. When i turn on/off the 3G enable settings, then there will be a popup 'Your selected cellular network is no longer available. You can choose a different network in settings' with 2 options on the bottom (Dismiss & Settings).

But if i select dismiss, the coverage will continue like normal... I just wonder why the popup appear?

Anybody here also faced this prob?

This post has been edited by zero_infinite: Aug 30 2008, 09:27 PM

@frozz

Aku nak tukar nick la. Mat spamming bueheehee

@zero

So far, I don't face that problem. Can u give more detail eg your telco, from which country your iPhone come from?

I am with Maxis telco. My phone from vodafone new zealand. My friend told me, i have to change my settings. But i don't find any relevant setting for 3G. Or i have to set the VPN thing?

This post has been edited by zero_infinite: Aug 30 2008, 10:28 PM

How about apn setting?

What's that..? I dont know where it is...

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Added on August 30, 2008, 10:46 pmI just found it... Under Celullar Data Network rite?

then there are:

APN:
Username:
Password:

This post has been edited by zero_infinite: Aug 30 2008, 10:46 PM

correct.....correct...... Korek.

APN: unet
Username: maxis
Password: ???

sorry you must google la.... i'm now using celcom....

yea bt where to get one?? anyone going down to NZ pls help!!!

Get what ????!! Haiya you search la....maxis apn setting.

i have a 3g iphone using digi maxis

when i pop in maxis, 3g setting auto sets

only when i use digi

i need to change the apn diginet (case sensitive)

1. my software is 2.0.2
2. maxis sim card is brand new bought last week

what is suggest is

upgrade to 2.0.2
goto www.maxis.com.my reactivate 3G and try sending the setting from their web interface


cheers!

no no!!
i wanna get the actual handset!
cant even start thinking about settings till i actually get my hands on one of em!

hi zero_infinite,
Make sure you have a 3G simcard first.

I understand that Maxis need to reactivate again whenever you change the sim to a new 3G phone.

If not mistaken, is just key in *136# for 3G activation and send.
Hope this works for Iphone also.

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Added on September 1, 2008, 12:02 pmHi every tai kor tai che,
Is anyone know that if there is any unlock 3G Iphone from Japan?

I've browsed through the thread, seems like the US unlocked phone really work. Is USD599, rite?



This post has been edited by qtee: Sep 1 2008, 12:02 PM