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post Oct 20 2008, 11:00 AM

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Hi there,

I have an iPhone 3G contract with AT&T. But I'm planning to unlock it when I go back to M'sia next Feb. So I need to know if the apps in the iPhone works with Maxis network?

If not, it defeats the purpose of all the iPhone apps right. I know about the "unofficial" method to unlock the phone, but I think it doesn't really work officially as well as AT&T. Please guide.
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post Oct 22 2008, 10:39 PM

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QUOTE(V3000 @ Oct 22 2008, 09:11 PM)
Official unlocked unit is the best minus all the headache biggrin.gif
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Is there really an "officially unlocked" iPhone 3G? None that I know of.

I'm using the iPhone 3G with AT&T carrier now. Wondering how am I gonna unlock it next time in M'sia? Since it's not meant to be sold in M'sia, therefore I think its not really compatible with the network in M'sia.

Also, I think some of the apps won't function in M'sia, liek the GPS apps. Well technically, iPhone will not work in M'sia. Even if it does, you will not fully utilize the full function of it. Of course, after you unlock it, you can make calls or SMS.

Right now, I'm looking at a backup phone just in case my iPhone 3G doesn't work in M'sia. Looking at N95.
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post Oct 23 2008, 01:37 AM

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QUOTE(baretta @ Oct 22 2008, 10:58 PM)
Iphone 3G was LAUNCHED ACROSS INDIA by vodafone and Bharti Airtel, but still cannot use 3G....muahahahahahahahahahaha....

whaaaaahhhhhhh GPS cannot use in Msia ??????? muahahahahahahhaha........ can use lorrrrr..........

Not fully utilize ????????? muahahahahahahahahahah....... name it ........ what fuction ?????????

Well technically iphone 3G can work in MALAYSIA......muahahahahhahahahahahaha
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Can you use the GPS function?


Added on October 23, 2008, 1:38 am
QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Oct 22 2008, 11:46 PM)
looks like you have not been in this forum sufficiently to miss that out  nod.gif  nod.gif  nod.gif
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I guess so

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post Oct 23 2008, 05:20 AM

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QUOTE(CooLeRthings @ Oct 23 2008, 01:41 AM)
I AM USING THE GPS FUNCTION TO FIND MY ROAD IN MALACCA
BELIEVE IT O NOT!!!
LOL
TML i gonna snap a pic
remember to come in update urself to check is iphone usable o not
but!!!
US version sure cannot  tongue.gif
unless AT & T change their mind to unlock the phone for users
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Ok please snap a pic & let us see. I'm gonna find out how to unlock my AT&T version. Do you know anywhere I can lookup?

QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Oct 23 2008, 01:43 AM)
no problem triangulating my position in malaysia (however direction capabilities are restricted)
however i have tried both the mentioned features above in singapore and they worked flawlessly.
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I think M'sia nav system still not that developed yet. Works fine in S'pore partly I think its because S'pore telco have contract agreement with Apple to fully utilized the phone features.

QUOTE(CooLeRthings @ Oct 23 2008, 01:43 AM)
but just tat
malaysia dun have to direction yet sad.gif
i mean it wont have navigation the destination u wanna go
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You mean you can't type in an address & route to that address?

QUOTE(V3000 @ Oct 23 2008, 05:14 AM)
Langar tiang biggrin.gif
This iPhone GPS funtion only work as pinpoint and follow wherever we go (in malaysia)..
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Yeah the GPS function is not turn-by-turn unlike Garmin. I think getting a Garmin is better cos it has turn-by-turn function. No need to look at the phone while driving. End up accident only. rclxub.gif rclxub.gif
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post Oct 23 2008, 11:07 AM

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Ohh Celcom 3G. Good good.
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post Oct 24 2008, 02:20 AM

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Okay. I have my iPhone 3G from U.S. So its a U.S unit. I'm planning to unlock it end of this year before I go home.

Looking at all the posting, I see that you guys suggest getting the Officially unlocked phone. Unfortunately, mine ain't officially unlocked, its LOCKED.

I'm guessing the software to unlock the phone (NOT USING SIM REBEL or whatsoever) is out. Is it still Ziphone software?
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post Oct 24 2008, 03:42 AM

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QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Oct 24 2008, 02:37 AM)
as far as i know, even the devteam still developing software to unlock the iphone 3g. so the software is out of question bro.

my advise bro... is to unlock officially...
or it will cause u such problem than u wanted to be
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Unlock officially as in buy the official unlock set from Sg or other countries?

Hopefully the devteam will come up with the unlocking software soon ler.
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post Oct 24 2008, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(Mr Cola @ Oct 24 2008, 09:46 AM)
Even if Dev-Team come out with unlock software, it's not 100% sure that you can fully utilize all the functions in your iPhone3G.

I've used Rebel sim (by-pass sim) before, call/sms works but not internet. Sometimes when i'm talking on the phone from my area to another area (quite a distance) there will be drop calls and sudden network lost. I have to insert my sim into another phone, it will still shows no network, I have to search network manually, then insert back to iPhone3G to get it work.

It had been months for Dev-Team to develop unlocker software, they have also stated there might be no unlock software. They don't promise anything. I understand that they work very hard on it but the security for iPhone3G is far more secure than the 1st gen.

Strongly suggest you to unlock it officially or else you might be facing alot of problems that you don't wanted to and frustrated. Another word, you will regret. Try to find open box unlocker. US don't provide official unlock?

If you're coming back to M'sia, I think you can check whether Singapore provide open box unlock. As I read some other LYN forumer stated that 1 of his friend bought iPhone3G from Vodafone (Australia) locked set then bring it to Optus (Australia) to official unlock it.
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U.S don't provide any unlocking service. Therefore I have to find my own ways to unlock the i3G. I thought they have the software to unlock the phone already. I saw some videos on youtube showing how to unlock. But not sure if that method of unlocking works with the network in M'sia. We'll wait til the end of the year & see what the dev-team comes up with.


Added on October 24, 2008, 10:45 am
QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Oct 24 2008, 10:12 AM)
man... you have to wait for a long long time i reckon
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*sigh* yawn.gif yawn.gif


Added on October 24, 2008, 10:47 amBy the way, does this method of unlocking i3G works? LINK

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post Oct 24 2008, 11:32 AM

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QUOTE(Mr Cola @ Oct 24 2008, 10:57 AM)
That's jailbreak, not unlock. Jailbreak = allows you to install any softwares/games/apps in your iPhone3G. Without jailbreak, you can only install games from iTunes Store, either you purchase or free apps.


Added on October 24, 2008, 10:57 amAnd yeap. Jailbreak works.
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Oh gotcha. So basically gotta jailbreak & unlock my i3G right?
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post Oct 24 2008, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(twinkles @ Oct 24 2008, 11:36 AM)
Jailbreak is depend on user choices...but Iphone 3G is must unlock for using in malaysia...
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OK so I must unlock it first before using.

QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Oct 24 2008, 12:06 PM)
im out of ideas.... 1 current choice u have is using the sim adapter... i know its sound harsh.... but other than that.... u just better sell it and buy again in spore.... thats some alternative i see

can ask ppl frm apple spore to unlock urs but i doubt they will do/could unlock the US iphone.

wht if u just terminate the contract frm at&t?
maybe they will unlock it? hurm.... since ure going back in msia for good pon kan?
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But with the sim adaptor, I can only make calls & sms right? That also, sometimes doesn't workds well. Now I'm beginning to worry about the unlocking issue. Darn it.

Terminating the contract with AT&T does not unlock the phone. They just cancel the service. Besides, I will have to pay a penalty fee of $175 because I terminate the contract before 2 years. But I ain't gonna pay that.
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post Oct 24 2008, 03:26 PM

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QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Oct 24 2008, 12:14 PM)
i'll try search and ask ppl how to unlock it officially. darn those apple guys are good!!
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Yeah they managed to secure it so well this time. Unlike the 1st gen iphones.

QUOTE(CooLeRthings @ Oct 24 2008, 01:29 PM)
not a chance la
AT & T always like this
i hate them a lot
i was at the state when iphone just release
then i wait for the non contract for 2 whole month, as they did promise to release the non-contract SOON
nope, in the end i end up getting 1 8GB from china town.
as for back up / alternative if i cant manage to get from KL
i know string doing bulk tat time, but i hope AT & T kind enuff to release the unlock n non contract 1...
but...
end up, string tumpang already over, and AT&T no news
then lucky SG coming out the unlock set
i sell my US iphone on ebay here to a kid
then manage to get SG 1, even thou is 300 more than Strings tumpang thread
at least it's hassle free!!! and is genuine in every aspect!
some more is SG 1, perhaps if warranty also easier to claim ( as if manage to claim la, go receipt but i really doubt they will do tat warranty =/)
suggestion is to sell ur US set there and come back get a new 1,
if sell here, u better sell to those uncle that duno how to use iphone
else those fellow tat know how to use little will keep ask y call drop a, no this n that bla bla bullsh!t
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Thought of selling it on ebay & buy in S'pore. How much is it in Sg? Is it officially unlocked in Sg? So I can just buy the phone from Sg & inset my Maxis sim card, then can call already? If sold my iphone, maybe I'll get N96 lo. iPhone for gaya only IMO.
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post Oct 24 2008, 04:11 PM

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Ok post your video in future


Added on October 24, 2008, 4:13 pm
QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Oct 24 2008, 03:35 PM)
gaya? hahahaha i think for those who considered himself as gadget freak.... iphone is the answer!

so kene jual lah ur iphone....
well wht to do.... lagipun i think tht the best choice u can have
better go for sg set lah... nearer if anything happened
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Maybe I'll do that


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post Oct 24 2008, 04:25 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Oct 24 2008, 04:14 PM)
gaya, mutu & keunggulan thumbup.gif
saw the iphone for sale at jaybee just now, rm 2999 for 8gb n 3999 for 16gb tongue.gif
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N96 also around that price. Maybe I'll swap iPhone for N96
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post Oct 25 2008, 01:45 AM

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So exp. RM4grand for 16gb. My goodness. Can pay down payment for a car already.
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post Oct 26 2008, 04:26 AM

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QUOTE(hussain @ Oct 26 2008, 01:24 AM)
from usa but another set that came together with her friend apparently works. That icon that i described on the top right? what is that? anyone came across before??
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Her friend's iphone also from USA?


Added on October 26, 2008, 5:55 amSo you guys suggest that I should sell my US iPhone & buy from Sg?

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post Oct 28 2008, 07:42 AM

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QUOTE(wizardboy @ Oct 27 2008, 02:06 PM)
guys, go get urself from singapore singtel. selling if not mistaken 1399 SD for 16GB but u can go ard n go nego 1200SD or something.
at least wont burn to RM4k ! gosh that is day light robbing
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Oh Singtel is the official carrier for iPhone? Where can I get it in Sg? In handphone stores or get it direct from Telco?

One thing that kept on bothering me is that why M'sia doesn't have iPhone 3G stores are selling macbooks & imac's.

Is there any Apple authorized distributor or retailer in M'sia? For such a develop country like M'sia, but we are not selling iPhone's. What is wrong? Steve Jobs should seriously look into opening some Apple store in M'sia.


QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Oct 27 2008, 03:03 PM)
no.. sell to sg wang n buy it frm the sellers over here....
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I'm planning to sell it on ebay. Then use the money go travel around Europe thumbup.gif thumbup.gif thumbup.gif thumbup.gif thumbup.gif
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post Oct 28 2008, 10:05 AM

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That's the thing in M'sia. No price control. And I HATE buying phones in Sg. Wang or KL and WILL NEVER buy from those fella's. They simply quote you rocket high prices & let you slowly bargain. Some of them are not customer friendly & tend to bully those less knowledge in hand phones.
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post Oct 28 2008, 11:57 AM

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Ooohhh

NICE ONE!!! Great job!!!

Yeah also all these handphone sellers kinda look at what you wear. They know you don't have intention to buy, they treat you like shit. No manners & very poor customer service.

I'd rather pay more for better customer services & friendly salesperson than paying less for lousy & bad customer service. They gotta change their mentality & maybe take some customer service & ethics course. OMG!
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post Oct 28 2008, 01:05 PM

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If the price is not significantly different, I would rather go to the more friendly seller. Some sellers are just rude.
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post Oct 29 2008, 01:39 PM

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So guys, you think I should sell my US set & buy iPhone from other country?

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