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iPhone iTunes activation with inactive sim
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I was able to get a Softbank SIM card off of eBay for one of their iPhones. It was a painful process, but eventually I gave up ever trying to unlock it.
I was able to turn it into a glorified iPod (yet forget the exact method).
I think it requires Softbank to activate the iPhone.
I was able to turn it into a glorified iPod (yet forget the exact method).
I think it requires Softbank to activate the iPhone.
Yep, anyone selling a SoftBank phone to anyone outside of Japan should be required to warn them they are buying a device they can never realistically use !
As always - BUYER BEWARE !
As always - BUYER BEWARE !
Thanks to a friend (who deleted the setup file to bypass the activation screen) I was able to update to the latest iOS version (7.1). I can use another Android phone to tether my 3G connection and it works fine. I'm just having problem with some apps by not having PUSH notifications. I was wondering if using an inactive SIM card from Softbank I would be able to receive PUSH notifications (even when not able to make calls).
I use it most as a GPS for my car and for messaging. PUSH notifications would make it much more useful.
I use it most as a GPS for my car and for messaging. PUSH notifications would make it much more useful.