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New Case Adds Unlocked SIM Slot to Jailbroken iPhones
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what a grand idea
so you're gonna jailbreak your phone, and yet instead of taking it one step further to unlock it, you're going to use this ugly attachment? that won't even let you use data? score...
and LOVE the end/send buttons on the bottom. instead of dropping calls people will be dropping phones.
so you're gonna jailbreak your phone, and yet instead of taking it one step further to unlock it, you're going to use this ugly attachment? that won't even let you use data? score...
and LOVE the end/send buttons on the bottom. instead of dropping calls people will be dropping phones.
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I see some use of this, even though my 4S is factory unlocked.
When roaming in Europe, I don't need to worry much about fees. However when going outside the EU, Getting a micro-sim can be troublesome on PAYG,
I see some use of this, even though my 4S is factory unlocked.
When roaming in Europe, I don't need to worry much about fees. However when going outside the EU, Getting a micro-sim can be troublesome on PAYG,
if the main draw for you americans is to unlock your phones, just make some friends with some overseas folk, it's much easier
Or I just want to pay the subsidized price and still get an unlocked iphone. I want everything!
yes they are.....but you need to license the ability to use the dock connector.... I'm guessing they just lost that........
I wonder if the camera hole is large enough given the issues with other cases and the fact that it is so recessed with the thickness of the case. Regardless, the case looks like crap. But an interesting idea.
Why not just buy the unlocked? Why go to the trouble of buying the locked and and sell it? Am I missing a piece of info?
Just curious.
I'm curious about that... You definitely need to apply for permission to use Apple's trademarks, including the "Made for iPhone" logo. They almost certainly will have lost that permission (if they ever had it to begin with) if they offer an accessory like requires mandatory jailbreaking in order to be useful.
But, if they were to avoid invoking any of Apple's trademarks in ways that fall outside of fair use, are there any further requirements? Are the electrical and physical specifications themselves protected by some form of intellectual property (likely taking the form of a patent), the use of which would require an application for permission?
If you bought it locked to AT&T, presently you cannot pay any amount to have it legally unlocked. They simply will not do it.
Apparently, from anecdotal evidence I've read, Verizon will unlock your iPhone 4S free of charge, provided your account meets certain eligibility requirements. However, after unlocking the Verizon phone, it is only guaranteed to accept non-native SIM cards while you're overseas. As soon as you get back in the USA, it will attempt to default back to Verizon's network, no matter what SIM card you insert.
SERIOUSLY.
I plan to get an iPod Touch most likely at the end of the year. I only voice call and text, don't need a 3G data connection nor do I want to pay for it on top of my voice plan. Simple phone functionality I can add on top of an iPod Touch would allow me to ditch carrying my current cheap dumbphone along with the Touch. It would essentially be the iPhone I want: Same voice/text plan I've had for over 8 years, no contract (while still being a full-fledged subscriber instead of Prepaid/PAYG customer), and all the normal App and iPod benefits the iPhone/iPod touch have.
But then wouldn't that make you the annoying person who walks around in public with your phone on speaker, yet still holding it somewhat near your face? Seeing as the Touch has no earpiece it would have to be with a headset of some sort. Doesn't seem overly convenient.
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- If this is really the case, how does unlocking an iPhone work in the US?
In Denmark, at least with my carrier, it is far easier to unlock than to jailbreak: Go to the carrier website, log in, click "Unlock iPhone", put in new sim card, sync via iTunes, done.
Is this process really so convoluted in the US that it's easier to jailbreak, buy and install a clunky phone add-on and then just live without data on your new sim card?