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I am having the same problem with my iphone 3g. I can confirm that when I updated, the phone says I have version 5.0.1 (9a405) If anyone has any other suggestions it would be greatly appreciated. Or if someone knows how to simply unlock the carrier.

You either have a 3G(s) or you're a troll.
 
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