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salikc9
Jan 12, 2009, 12:14 AM
well...title says it all

its a first generation jailbroken iphone used with windows
can i use it with my mac?(sync with itunes/ical mainly)

any thing i need to do or any precautions?

n also is there anyhting i shud look for when buying this phone to make sure its not damaged other then the obvious charge, connectiviety, calling, touch?


eyefoniac
Jan 12, 2009, 12:17 AM
Well, a simple restore (via iTunes) should "revirginize" the phone allowing you to activate it with your ATT account.

Yes, it will work with your Mac even though it was used with a windows, just plug it into your computer and do the restore and it will be synced with yours

As far as other things to look for, all I know is to check the charge and for any physical damage to the phone.

Otherwise, enjoy!
salikc9
Jan 12, 2009, 12:18 AM
Well, a simple restore (via iTunes) should "revirginize" the phone allowing you to activate it with your ATT account.

Yes, it will work with your Mac even though it was used with a windows, just plug it into your computer and do the restore and it will be synced with yours

As far as other things to look for, all I know is to check the charge and for any physical damage to the phone.

Otherwise, enjoy!


now restoring isnt a problem cuz its jailbroken is it?

wont restoring it update it or something possibly bricking?
Trip.Tucker
Jan 12, 2009, 12:26 AM
well...title says it all

its a first generation jailbroken iphone used with windows
can i use it with my mac?(sync with itunes/ical mainly)

any thing i need to do or any precautions?

n also is there anyhting i shud look for when buying this phone to make sure its not damaged other then the obvious charge, connectiviety, calling, touch?

No, MAC is the Media Access Control device, which is your network card.
You can sync your iPhone with your Mac, however.
salikc9
Jan 12, 2009, 12:54 AM
No, MAC is the Media Access Control device, which is your network card.
You can sync your iPhone with your Mac, however.

thanks.... very helpful.
ppc750fx
Jan 12, 2009, 11:31 AM
No, MAC is the Media Access Control device.

No, your network card is a NIC. It *has* a MAC, but MAC != NIC. :D