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Post by Ebener 12 on Nov 10, 2009 20:33:38 GMT -5
Alright, so I'm with AT&T/Cingular and my 2 year plan is up. I want to get the Iphone but I'm not paying an extra $30 a month for the data plan and it is required.
Does anyone here know much about "jailbreaking" an iphone?
Basically, I have a sim card so I could buy an AT&T IPhone 3G off ebay for like $350.
My question is do I get it and then jailbreak it, and then it just works? I'm just not familiar with the pros/cons or know much about it honestly, figured someone here would know what's the deal.
Thanks
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Post by Play on Nov 10, 2009 20:53:28 GMT -5
I can help you
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Post by Play on Nov 10, 2009 20:55:44 GMT -5
I'll PM you later
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Post by Ebener 12 on Nov 10, 2009 20:57:02 GMT -5
Thanks Play, I would really appreciate that. Another question is if I get it and jailbreak it, will I have internet access only in Wi-Fi areas? I assume that is the case but wanted to confirm.
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Post by Play on Nov 10, 2009 20:58:36 GMT -5
Thanks Play, I would really appreciate that. Another question is if I get it and jailbreak it, will I have internet access only in Wi-Fi areas? I assume that is the case but wanted to confirm. Yah i believe so. and PM sent. |
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Post by Play on Nov 10, 2009 21:02:52 GMT -5
Every app in the app store free FTW.
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Post by Apollo on Nov 10, 2009 21:30:18 GMT -5
Not smart.
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Post by Apollo on Nov 10, 2009 21:31:17 GMT -5
I seriously advise against this if you keep the ATT service. Switch to TMobile and do it.
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Post by Ebener 12 on Nov 10, 2009 21:48:06 GMT -5
Well can you explain why? I can't take your advice unless you give me a reason lol
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Nov 10, 2009 21:54:13 GMT -5
my uncle did that. He is crazyAAYYAYYAYY!!
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Post by Apollo on Nov 10, 2009 21:56:24 GMT -5
Because it's IMEI tracked by ATT.
Jailbreaking with ATT service is more for further expanding its somewhat limited options, not for bypassing the Data Charge. It's different if you wanted to completely disable the Data, but to attempt to get by on standard network service from ATT will not end well for you. Not to mention, Jailbreaking isn't even necessary to have the iPhone without a contract, it'll work just fine with just your ATT sim card; however, with both you will still be found out. It sounds scary and bullshit, but it's not. I know for an absolute fact it is not.
Now, if you're fine with using it's Data in Wi-Fi, then it is definitely possible, but I don't see why you'd go with that option, seems like a huge crutch for an otherwise impressive device. However, that's your prerogative.
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Post by Apollo on Nov 10, 2009 21:57:12 GMT -5
I've heard that even using only the Wi-Fi isn't foolproof from Apple and ATT, but I haven't confirmed it.
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Post by Apollo on Nov 10, 2009 21:59:07 GMT -5
I'll see if I can find out for sure tomorrow, though they usually don't like to talk about that kind of stuff at work.
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Post by White Boy on Nov 10, 2009 22:05:46 GMT -5
You work for ATT? If so I have at least 5 questions for you about international options.
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Post by Play on Nov 10, 2009 22:07:04 GMT -5
hook up the att discount
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Post by SOME BIG ASS TDS on Nov 10, 2009 22:08:23 GMT -5
he works for apple not att
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Post by Apollo on Nov 10, 2009 22:09:27 GMT -5
You work for ATT? If so I have at least 5 questions for you about international options. I work for Apple. But this site from ATT pretty much answers any question you could have about international rates: www.wireless.att.com/learn/international/ |
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Post by Ebener 12 on Nov 10, 2009 22:10:50 GMT -5
I'll see if I can find out for sure tomorrow, though they usually don't like to talk about that kind of stuff at work. Thanks ashes, any help would be greatly appreciated. All I want is to be able to have my number and have Wi-fi where available. I'm sure I will just end up buying it from AT&T with the $30 data plan if your right and there is no way I can jailbreak it successfully. |
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Post by White Boy on Nov 10, 2009 22:11:19 GMT -5
Fuck that. I wish Apple had a reasonable policies on broken devices etc. Applecare is pretty much fucking worthless.
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Post by White Boy on Nov 10, 2009 22:14:47 GMT -5
Goddam it. I wish it was fucking reasonable to live in another country and still have a U.S. cell phone.
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Post by Apollo on Nov 10, 2009 22:14:55 GMT -5
Fuck that. I wish Apple had a reasonable policies on broken devices etc. Applecare is pretty much fucking worthless. It doesn't cover accidental damage and acts of God. That's pretty standard. Some companies offer accidental damage protection for an extra charge. Plus for the less computer proficient people, they get support for three years. It really isn't anything out of the ordinary. |
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Post by Apollo on Nov 10, 2009 22:15:26 GMT -5
Goddam it. I wish it was fucking reasonable to live in another country and still have a U.S. cell phone. Oh, it's not. Without question. Buy a world phone over there and start it there. |
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Post by Play on Nov 10, 2009 22:17:18 GMT -5
Ashes, I need a discount on a macbook.
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Post by White Boy on Nov 10, 2009 22:18:07 GMT -5
Goddam it. I wish it was fucking reasonable to live in another country and still have a U.S. cell phone. [/quote Oh, it's not. Without question. Buy a world phone over there and start it there. That's the plan. Would it be possible to use my iPhone with a Taiwan service? More directed at Apple not whatever shitty Taiwanese service I get. |
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Post by Apollo on Nov 10, 2009 22:28:03 GMT -5
Goddam it. I wish it was fucking reasonable to live in another country and still have a U.S. cell phone. [/quote Oh, it's not. Without question. Buy a world phone over there and start it there. That's the plan. Would it be possible to use my iPhone with a Taiwan service? More directed at Apple not whatever shitty Taiwanese service I get. Entirely possible. And I'm pretty sure Taiwan has 3G service. |
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