I need to have one of my iPhones replaced under warranty. It's the 16GB black AT&T version. I spoke with some of the Genius Bar staff and was told that they would be able to replace it with a brand new (not refurbished) unit. If that is the case, I'm thinking about not using it or even activating it. Instead I would just sell it. This is for a line that is used less frequently, so I could manage by using a spare phone until the next iPhone comes out.
I'm guessing that the replacement would be a model that is locked to AT&T, is this correct? With the whole one-for-all-carriers phone and OTA activation, I wanted to double check. I know that the iPhone 4S has different SKU numbers when sold brand new for the pre-installed microSIM and carrier firmware, but I was wondering if this was the same case for a Genius Bar warranty replacement. It's my understanding the GB doesn't do deal with SIM cards, and it's up to the user to activate it with their carrier.
I'm guessing that the replacement would be a model that is locked to AT&T, is this correct? With the whole one-for-all-carriers phone and OTA activation, I wanted to double check. I know that the iPhone 4S has different SKU numbers when sold brand new for the pre-installed microSIM and carrier firmware, but I was wondering if this was the same case for a Genius Bar warranty replacement. It's my understanding the GB doesn't do deal with SIM cards, and it's up to the user to activate it with their carrier.