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sterlingindigo
Dec 9, 2008, 11:23 AM
Is my 2G now unlocked that I have recently upgraded to 3G? Can I sell it as unlocked or can I get another carrier for myself?

Thanks


abijnk
Dec 9, 2008, 11:29 AM
No, it is not automatically unlocked when you upgrade. You can, however, unlock it yourself.
sterlingindigo
Dec 9, 2008, 11:59 AM
No, it is not automatically unlocked when you upgrade. You can, however, unlock it yourself.

Thanks! Would that be "jailbreaking" or is there a legit way to unlock it? Seems like there should be a legit way of unlocking it once I've upgraded.
abijnk
Dec 9, 2008, 12:31 PM
That would be "unlocking." Jailbreaking is just opening it up for unapproved 3rd party software (basically, it allows you root access to the phone). Unlocking is what unties the phone from the carrier.

In the US there is no "legal" way to unlock the phone, even if you are no longer using it.
mc4nam
Dec 9, 2008, 04:39 PM
Is my 2G now unlocked that I have recently upgraded to 3G? Can I sell it as unlocked or can I get another carrier for myself?

Thanks

pm me if you would like to sell it! I need a 2G!