I'm heading to Bangkok in ten days for about two weeks. I looked into using my iPhone 5 overseas and the answers from ATT made me think twice about it. So for 100 bucks I bought a used Iphone 3GS. I figure I'd just buy a sim card there and I'd be all set. But then I thought I should check. Do I need to unlock it? or jailbreak it? Is there anything specific to Thailand and Iphones I need to know? What's the process here?
posted by rileyray3000
on Feb 13, 2013 -
6 answers
How can I unlock an iphone tied to t-mobile in the UK?
I have received as a Christmas present an iphone which is locked to t-mobile. I am currently on an 02 contract that ties me for a further 6 months. Clearly, I would like to use my 02 sim with this iphone, however, when I went to a shop who specialised in phone unlocking, to get it unlocked, I was told that he could not unlock it and that it would take atleast a month to get t-mobile to unlock it. It was also mentioned that the merger of t-mobile in to the new company everything everywhere will probably delay the unlocking further. I am getting the impression that I will be forced to take out a t-mobile contract as it stands. Anyone out there have any recent knowledge about t-mobile unlocking.
Many thanks!
posted by conrad101
on Dec 23, 2012 -
7 answers
I have an iPhone 3GS, Version 5.0.1, Modem Firmware 06.16.05. Every unlocking method I've looked at states that if the 3rd, 4th and 5th digits of the serial number are greater than 135, unlocking could brick the phone. The digits on mine are 927. Is there any safe way for me to jailbreak and unlock my phone?
posted by amandi
on Nov 14, 2012 -
7 answers
I live in London and will soon be travelling to Melbourne, Australia. I have an iPhone 4 and a contract with Three UK; this week I paid Three fifteen quid to unlock my phone so that I can use a local sim when I'm abroad.
Three sent me a text telling me my unlock request has been processed, and to finish the unlocking process I need to insert a non-Three sim card and connect the device to iTunes. I don't have another sim card and am not sure where I can get one before I catch my plane on Saturday. Help?
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posted by hot soup girl
on Oct 31, 2012 -
6 answers
Having trouble making sense of unlocked GSM phones, SIM cards, and unlocking/jailbreaking US phones for travel to Iceland. Please help.
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posted by ImproviseOrDie
on Jul 17, 2012 -
8 answers
I just had my Verizon iPhone 4s unlocked for international use and confirmed working with two different foreign SIM cards. Three questions:
- Is this permanent? Can it ever be re-locked via software or some other method?
- Can this be used with US SIM cards, or are there restrictions?
- Is this phone now identical to an unlocked iPhone, or is it somehow different?
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posted by letitrain
on Jan 16, 2012 -
8 answers
What's the best way to unlock & jailbreak an Iphone 3G (v.3.13) for use in Europe?
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posted by TDIpod
on Jun 7, 2011 -
4 answers
How to upgrade my jailbroken/unlocked iPhone 3g from 3.0 to newer iOS, jailbroken and unlocked?
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posted by ManInSuit
on Mar 31, 2011 -
20 answers
There's a phone accessory booth in my local mall that claims that they can unlock my iPhone. Are they on the level?
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posted by ChrisR
on Mar 29, 2011 -
16 answers
Is there something special about Verizon iPhone 4s that would prevent them from being unlocked and used with another carrier?
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posted by solipsophistocracy
on Mar 5, 2011 -
11 answers
I switched/upgraded to a Verizon iPhone 4 and now enjoy reception even in obscure places, like my apartment. What should I do with the (slightly cracked screen but still completely usable) iPhone 3gs? Fix/don't fix the screen? Sell it? Unlock it and sell it? Unlock it and keep it for traveling/guests? (I'm in the States).
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posted by Salamandrous
on Feb 27, 2011 -
19 answers
What is the best way to upgrade a jailbroken+unlocked iPhone 3GS from 3.1.2 to 4.x? (details inside)
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posted by lord_yo
on Sep 27, 2010 -
4 answers
I am looking to jailbreak and unlock my iPhone 3G with iOS 4.01 to sell on Ebay. My google-fu is failing to find a simple, concise method of doing so. Can you recommend a guide/webpage that does what I'm looking for?
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posted by helios410
on Jul 25, 2010 -
6 answers
Is it possible to unlock an iPhone 3GS without using ultrasn0w, legally or otherwise? Jailbroken apps are allowed.
posted by archagon
on Aug 18, 2009 -
5 answers
I need advice on unlocking my first-generation iPhone and getting a cheap T-Mobile plan.
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posted by ignignokt
on Jun 28, 2009 -
15 answers
I bought an almost new iPhone 3G to unlock to use on T-Mobile. It has the latest modem firmware (2.30.03) and bootloader, so (I believe) there is not currently an unlock available. My question: has there been any indication from the iPhone Dev Team that an unlock is forthcoming for recently sold iPhones with current firmware versions?
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posted by letitrain
on May 24, 2009 -
12 answers
Should I upgrade my first gen jailbroken iPhone? Or can I re-jailbreak it to a later firmware? And which apps would you recommend I try out?
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posted by Manhasset
on Dec 15, 2008 -
11 answers
Can I use a non-unlocked iPhone (3G if it matters) with another country's official carrier's SIM card?
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posted by DoctorFedora
on Sep 20, 2008 -
3 answers
