iPhone update 2.0.1 breaking carrier-sanctioned unlock?
While yesterday’s 2.0.1 firmware update for Apple’s iPhone seems to be providing users with an added level of stability and responsiveness, it looks like at least one subset of iPhone users has been left a bit less than satisfied. Some users that paid the requisite fee to have their Vodafone-branded handset unlocked for international roaming are finding that the 2.0.1 update is frying the unlock, rendering their phone useless without a Vodafone SIM. Some people have had luck with a full restore, but more than a few seem to be completely out of luck. Frustrated? We certainly would be, especially considering the considerable sum that the unlocking process commanded. We’re sure Vodafone / Apple will work this one out, but in the mean time we can add this to the list of iPhone related issues, failures, and glitches.
What were people expecting? Unlocking is still a hack, and it is Apples and the carriers interests to prevent this.
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the report refeers to the offical apple/GSM unlock for offical SIM cards while roaming…
but anywayss with iphone 2G the unlock is so easy anyone paying for it is just plain stupid!
i still dont understand why people buy iphones. they may be hip and pretty to look at, but otherwise they’re fragile, sketchy, and expensive.
I wish I had one too
Idon’t you can’t even remove tha battery an Rim 8700’s an 8800’s are pretty rugged Dropped min on concreet asphalt gravel rocks still works just a few dings> you do that with an iphone expect to have cracked optic glass Looks ain’t everything
If I buy a Vodafone iPhone in one of the countries where it is available, could I then use the iPhone on Vodafone in the UK?
Anyone have any ideas?
no, sorry. it’s locked to that specific country. you’ll get roaming charges like crazy.
Haha, funny how I’m typing this on my palm treo that I only needed to unlock once.
i did the update, not knowing any better. has locked up my phone and will not restore or anything. help
@ mike: Aug 5, 2008 @ 5:51 pm
– At least provide something informed outline your objectives.
Regarding informed grips. Still no MMS or video recording and the camera has no adjustments or Zoom. Having said that I absolutely love my iPhone. It is hands down the most usefull phone I’ve ever owned.
@ Galvatron: Aug 6, 2008 @ 1:43 am
I’ve had mine since it came out and have dropped it a few times, got it all sweaty during workouts & never had a problem. Perhaps you should be more carefull with your electronics. They are not hammers treat them accordingly. The “glass” while more fragile is far superior to the lexan (plastic) screens because they do not scratch as easily. This means that when drop your device in the same pocket as your keys you are less likely to have scratches all over the screen. (Not a single scratch on my screen) But you could do what I did when I bought mine. Phone only in the pocket and tye to be as careful as I am with my laptop which i’ve had 4yrs and have not dropped it once.
I dont not see why people are still using the software lock as it is so risky because if apple decide to block your fone its guna be an expensive brick all you need is an any-network sim adapter which lets you update when new apple releases are out.www.any-network.com
dude. i have never had a problem with mine. ive had it since it came out, dropped it in beer, on concrete, and even left it in the back of my truck for two days this summer bc i got drunk and momentarily lost it. and its still kickin without a glitch or a scratch on it. if you say it sucks..its cuz you never had one and you just dont wanna admit its better than your razr or whatever shit phone you got. oh..maybe you got some verizon knock off “iclone” i something..let it go. its the best for now.
I agree with you chris wahts the point in unlocking when you can just buy the any-network.com device. Works fine for me.. best purchase ive made all year