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Just traded for an iPhone 3g - Now what?

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dbalone

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Had a real old ipod I just traded to a friend for his old iPhone 3g. He had gotten a new one. I currently have T-Mobile and would like to try and use the Iphone. There is a ton of information and it ends up being confusing on what I need to do. Do I jailbreak and then unlock? Or can I just unlock? It has software version 4.1 on it. Can I go backwards on the software?

Can someone explain in some easy steps what to do?
 
dbalone said:
Had a real old ipod I just traded to a friend for his old iPhone 3g. He had gotten a new one. I currently have T-Mobile and would like to try and use the Iphone. There is a ton of information and it ends up being confusing on what I need to do. Do I jailbreak and then unlock? Or can I just unlock? It has software version 4.1 on it. Can I go backwards on the software?

Can someone explain in some easy steps what to do?
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You need to Jailbreak and them Unlock.

Depending on what Bootroom that Phone have, the current firmware is running and what baseband it have you got some options.

here a list of guides, read and determine what and which one you need to follow.

http://www.iclarified.com/entries/index.php?caid=2&scid=11&seid=2
 
Well unfortunately I left it at home. At work now. I will follow-up with the firmware, etc. Thanks for responses.
 
I dont think it matters what OS you're on I believe you can untether jailbreak any iPhone 3G. As for unlocking, that is a different story.
 
Maverick1337 said:
I dont think it matters what OS you're on I believe you can untether jailbreak any iPhone 3G. As for unlocking, that is a different story.
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While that is true, the "Tool" choice will depend on what iOS version he is running. and the upgrade path will determine his chances of unlocking.
 
dbalone said:
It has software version 4.1 on it. Can I go backwards on the software?

Can someone explain in some easy steps what to do?
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Doesn't the 4.1 probably mean he lacks an unlockable baseband (barring a PwnageTool firmware). It seems like the easiest method would be downloading 4.1 firmware for the iPhone 3G, 3.2.2 firmware for the iPad, jailbreaking with redsn0w 0.9.6rc8, and checking the option to install the iPad baseband. Once finished, dbalone could install ultrasn0w through Cydia and be unlocked. Downside would be the loss of GPS and ability to take it into an Apple store.

Thoughts?
 
I just love all the replies here when we don't even know what the OP has on the phone yet.

As long as we are all busy speculating, I'm picking the Chicago Bears to win the Super Bowl.
 
hackthatphone said:
I just love all the replies here when we don't even know what the OP has on the phone yet.

As long as we are all busy speculating, I'm picking the Chicago Bears to win the Super Bowl.
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The OP said he (or she?) has an iPhone 3G. He also said the iOS on the phone is 4.1. My post was based on the assumption that it had not been previously jailbroken (otherwise why would he be asking).
 
Ok -It says:

Version: 4.1 (8B117)
Carrier: AT&T 8.0
Modem Firmware: 5.14.02

Is there anything else to know?
 
Keep in mind guys that it was basically a free phone but at the end of the day I would like it to work as a phone but I can live with an iPod touch too.
 
So I'm looking at an I phone 4G 8gig tomorrow its in very nice condition and the seller says its unlocked and she has been using her T mobile sim card and the T mobile network with the phone. she tells me its got the 3.1 OS and works perfectly. Is there anything I should be looking for as I check out the phone? I plan to insert my sim card and make a test phone call other than that what other issues should I look at

BTW i do not plan to get a data plan just use WIFI from time to time

Thanks

Vincent
new guy and new to I phone
 
vjdebart said:
So I'm looking at an I phone 4G 8gig tomorrow its in very nice condition and the seller says its unlocked and she has been using her T mobile sim card and the T mobile network with the phone. she tells me its got the 3.1 OS and works perfectly. Is there anything I should be looking for as I check out the phone? I plan to insert my sim card and make a test phone call other than that what other issues should I look at

BTW i do not plan to get a data plan just use WIFI from time to time

Thanks

Vincent
new guy and new to I phone
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Iphone 3G you mean?
There is no iphone 4G or iphone 4 with 8GB of storage.
 
If you don't want to use the phone much and don't want a contract you can put a AT&T GoPhone sim card in it. You can change the APN to get data too. Not for everyone, but a way to at least have a working phone.
 
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