Help... Im going to Israel on monday for 4 months and I would like to use my iphone I called At&t about it and the plans are ridiculous, not to mention I use way more data then the highest plan. So I want to unlock it, is there any way to unlock an iphone 3g on 2.0.2 and if so does it really void my warranty..? I mean can they really tell that it was unlocked if I restore it when I return?
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iPhone 3G in Israel
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The 3G cannot be unlocked with software. There are come hardware options, but cost some serious coin.
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Don't know. The 3G is a very different critter, electrically, so it may be hardware. You could always buy an unlocked iPhone in Italy or likely find one sold in a shop in Israel.
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Thanks, but I think ill wait until they have a method for unlocking it.. as I purchased one already, cant be too long until someone figures it out. For now ill have to use this junky nokia I got, and my iPhone as my iPod.
By any chance is it possible to use the GPS at least? or do I need internet to download google maps..?
If you pop out the SIM, and use WiFi you should be safe. The GPS will work, but it won't load the maps without a network connection.
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I hate to say it, but the cheapest and most simple solution might be to just buy a disposable phone in Israel with a calling card. You can take your iphone as well for the PDA functions while you're there. An inelegant solution though.
yeh that was plan B im going to just do that in the end...thanks for all the replies.