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Apple and AT&T Preparing for iPhone 3.0 Launch

Nicky G said:
Copy and paste does work very well though. :-D
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How does the clipboard work? If you copy something and click the top button on your phone (sleep), will the copy remain on the clipboard. If I copy "I love porn" and click my phone on sleep and someone else picks up my phone and clicks "paste," will the text still be there? Also, once you paste something does it take it off of the clipboard, or can you paste it ten times and it stays until you reboot? (like a computer)
Thank you in advance for your response. :)

dasmb said:
Hey, math time!
Apple: homed in Cupertino, California. They use Pacific Standard Time.
9 am PST on Wednesday, June 17 is what time in Western Australia?
2 am -- June 18th.
You must be new to the area.
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When they released the iPhone3G and the 2.0 Firmware, you guys got it first. I remember because I didn't sleep that night. I was on MacRumors, and you guys got it first, then each time zone got it, and then we got it here in America. iTunes released it to different time zones, BUT I remember that some people were reporting that they changed the time/clock on their computers and it fooled iTunes and let them download it. I didn't do that so I don't know if it really worked, but I remember a bunch of people said they did it.
 
iphones4evry1 said:
How does the clipboard work? If you copy something and click the top button on your phone (sleep), will the copy remain on the clipboard. If I copy "I love porn" and click my phone on sleep and someone else picks up my phone and clicks "paste," will the text still be there? Also, once you paste something does it take it off of the clipboard, or can you paste it ten times and it stays until you reboot? (like a computer)
Thank you in advance for your response. :)



When they released the iPhone3G and the 2.0 Firmware, you guys got it first. I remember because I didn't sleep that night. I was on MacRumors, and you guys got it first, then each time zone got it, and then we got it here in America. iTunes released it to different time zones, BUT I remember that some people were reporting that they changed the time/clock on their computers and it fooled iTunes and let them download it. I didn't do that so I don't know if it really worked, but I remember a bunch of people said they did it.
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Yes but last time the iPhone was released in 25 countries that spanned the globe. This time it's a more focussed release and as such they don't need to do a staggered roll out. It'll pop out of Cupertino in one fell swoop.
 
iphones4evry1 said:
How does the clipboard work? If you copy something and click the top button on your phone (sleep), will the copy remain on the clipboard. If I copy "I love porn" and click my phone on sleep and someone else picks up my phone and clicks "paste," will the text still be there? Also, once you paste something does it take it off of the clipboard, or can you paste it ten times and it stays until you reboot? (like a computer)
Thank you in advance for your response. :)
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Yes, copied items are preserved via sleep. Not sure about power down, but I had some stuff copied before I went to bed, iPhone was in sleep all night, and yes, it's still here in the morning. And yes, you can paste as many times as you want. :)

So be careful of the naughty stuff you copy! Hey, you said it! ;-)
 
What advice do previous first day buyers have?
I was told at my local Apple store that they open at 8 but I should probably be there around 6 am to get in the front of the line.
I've never been one to wait in lines. I'm going to give in this time since I've waited this long to leave Tmobile and get an iphone.

Also, anyone know what info I need to transfer my # from tmobile to Att?
 
jamest71 said:
What advice do previous first day buyers have?
I was told at my local Apple store that they open at 8 but I should probably be there around 6 am to get in the front of the line.
I've never been one to wait in lines. I'm going to give in this time since I've waited this long to leave Tmobile and get an iphone.

Also, anyone know what info I need to transfer my # from tmobile to Att?
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Well, I made the switch from Verizon last year for the 3G iPhone. I arrived at the mall at 8:30am and was number 235 in line. I spend 7 hours and some change standing in line (some people were kind enough to lend me a lawn chair.. haha) so be prepared to stand and wait for a while if you arrive late. If you arrive at 6am I doubt you will have to wait long. The people at the apple store switched the numbers with no problem and told me that I may have to wait an hour or so before being able to use it, but this wasn't the case. I was on the phone talking before I was even out of the mall. Just make sure to bring a credit card, because you MUST have one (or a prepaid visa card.. which is what I used. I hate credit cards) to sign up for AT&T.

Let me know how you like it!

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Second thing.. Got OS 3.0 from pb and I love it. The vertical keyboard while texting is a godsend. :D Installed perfectly and had no problems
 
jamest71 said:
What advice do previous first day buyers have?
I was told at my local Apple store that they open at 8 but I should probably be there around 6 am to get in the front of the line.
I've never been one to wait in lines. I'm going to give in this time since I've waited this long to leave Tmobile and get an iphone.

Also, anyone know what info I need to transfer my # from tmobile to Att?
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I'd start at 5 to be on the safe side. Just sit in the car if there isnt a queue and just join the masses of people as they flood in. =)

To port your number from T-mobile to ATT, you will need a PAC (port authorisation code) which you need to ask T-Mobile for. It last's for 30 days so you'll be fine.
 
Any idea what time of day the launch is scheduled for?

I'm on the East Coast, would be great to upgrade to 3.0 before I leave for work in the morning.

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sorry, just found previous posts.
 
Amazed at peope

Amazed at people who are playing to queue to get the new phone. Especially if you have a 3G phone already. I suppose what ever rocks you boat.

I am looking forward to 3.0. Finally cut n paste and proper search.

BTW if you are porting in from another carrier go to an AT&T store not an Apple Store. A few days before my contract expired with Sprint I asked in the Apple store which is better as I wanted to port over two lines. The person said go to the AT&T store. I did on a Saturday morning and was in and out in 15 mins.
 
I guess the process is a little different then last year..

I was next to a couple people who were switching from Verizon and all we had to do is give them our number and they ported it over for us (at the apple store).
 
Software for iphone 3gs

I am getting my iphone 3gs on friday and I need to know if it has the new 3.0 firmware pre-installed or if I need to install it when I get it? Can anyone help me? Thanks!:)
 
mayer27 said:
I am getting my iphone 3gs on friday and I need to know if it has the new 3.0 firmware pre-installed or if I need to install it when I get it? Can anyone help me? Thanks!:)
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iPhone OS 3.0 ships tomorrow, new iPhones on Friday. I give you one guess. :)
 
binaryskies said:
Just make sure to bring a credit card, because you MUST have one (or a prepaid visa card.. which is what I used. I hate credit cards) to sign up for AT&T.
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Glad you mentioned the credit card! I actually don't have one. I just checked my Apple email about my next steps in picking up my iPhone. It clearly states credit or debit cards are accepted. Considering you mentioned it, I will call and verify with the Apple store tomorrow.

thanks to those with answers to my questions!
jt
 
jamest71 said:
Glad you mentioned the credit card! I actually don't have one. I just checked my Apple email about my next steps in picking up my iPhone. It clearly states credit or debit cards are accepted. Considering you mentioned it, I will call and verify with the Apple store tomorrow.

thanks to those with answers to my questions!
jt
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Yeah, that was the one thing I was worried about last year. One guy in line suggested that I go get a prepaid visa card with the activation fee ($50.00) because that's the only reason they need it. So I went and did that. Registered it to my address and it worked. You have to make sure you register it to your address, otherwise it won't work. Also, apple let's people buy gift cards for the amount of the phone as a loophole for not having a credit card. Hope this helps. Best of luck!
 
To those who have installed 3.0 already from a GoldMaster ispw:

Are you having issues with your, i guess, proximity sensor not always seeing that your face is right next to the phone and therefore hitting buttons like hold and keypad or end call?

I'll admit that I recently dropped my phone in the water but it was working perfectly under 2.2 and since the upgrade hasn't been so swell...
 
jb60606 said:
imcquill, thanks for this. Works perfectly.

One downside is that, at least in Microsoft Outlook, the "From" address displays as:
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Yes, I've heard it displays it like that in Outlook. In Mail.app on the mac, it just displays the from address. Either case, that was good enough for me. I've been using the trick reliably for a year.
 
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