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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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Default How do you unlock an iPhone ?

So i just got 1 few days ago and dont want to use AT&T/Cingular. I have a friend who did unlock however he moved somewhere and i couldnt get in touch. So do any of you guys know how to unlock this new iPhone ? I know there are codes out there but cant find it. Please help!!!
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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I very highly doubt it will work with ANY other service. Even if you do manage to unlock it.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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Yeah, this is apple we're talking about, I'm pretty sure they're meticulous about that stuff. But hey, as long as they get their take I don't think they would care too highly if you use your iPhone on a different carrier.

It WILL NOT work with Verizon or Sprint though, different technology.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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Not much progress made:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,13...e/article.html
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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LOL, how do you do it? simple, you don't..unfortunately...:-)
They've got it tighter than fort knox, unfortunately
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Fine by me. It works great, and EDGE just got a speed boost.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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sigh .. actually my friend he got 1 from UK and use it here in US, but some functions are lost which is all right to me.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:51 AM
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Uh, you can't buy them in the UK... just so you know.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 07:09 AM
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That's true, they were made solely for Cingular/AT&T for the first two years or so.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Actually I think AT&T has a 5 yr contract with Apple to be the only service for it in the US.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ack154
Actually I think AT&T has a 5 yr contract with Apple to be the only service for it in the US.
Yep, until 2012.
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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that means we cant unlock it ?
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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Does anyone know how to put your own music like ringtones from a song in your pc ?
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by aznpimp
Does anyone know how to put your own music like ringtones from a song in your pc ?
Not currently possible.
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 03:50 AM
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do you know how to read an owners manual?
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
do you know how to read an owners manual?
Is your ride stock? Owner manual is a good tip but thanks for posting tho.
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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do some some searching there are people finding ways to unlock it i know ive heard that some people alredy got it to work with out a contract so there has to be ways to unlock it
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SuShIxFiSh
do some some searching there are people finding ways to unlock it i know ive heard that some people alredy got it to work with out a contract so there has to be ways to unlock it
Yes, AT&T does offer a prepaid plan.
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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I'm willing to bet you would find better luck and info on a phone site. Coming here is a great way to get help for a lot of products, but something so new isn't going to be all that easy here.
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Max
Originally Posted by SuShIxFiSh
do some some searching there are people finding ways to unlock it i know ive heard that some people alredy got it to work with out a contract so there has to be ways to unlock it
Yes, AT&T does offer a prepaid plan.
i wasn't talking about pre paid but ok im just saying people are already finding ways to hack it

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