Mog

I have just upgraded my iphone and now have a spare, is it worth anything..ebay??? or can I unlock it for the wife to use on Vodaphone, is this easy as I'm a numpty with downloads/software etc and how many functions will I lose if this is done and the risk of it locking up ????, so many questions........answers please!!!!!!

mog

mart360

hackintosh.org

theres a complete unlock section on there...


what are you looking for for it?


what size is it mb?


Mart

Markus

The iPhone 3G can be jailbroken, thus allowing third party apps to be installed, but it is not presently able to be unlocked (removing the lock to the mobile network) thus I'd say there is a market for the 2G iPhones, as they can be jailbroken and unlocked, thus allowing you to use them on any network you like.

As Mart states, hackintosh is a good place to have a sniff around, specifically have a look here which details how to use the Pwnage app, which is one of the simple and best ways to get the 2G jailbroken and unlocked. I know a couple of people who have used Pwnage and they aren't the most tech savvy types.

If you decide to put it on ebay then I would suggest unlocking it first, as there will be some people out there who just don't want to unlock it themselves, so it already being done will be a bonus to them.

If you decide to keep it and stick it on a network, do not forget about the data side of things. The last thing you want to happen is to use the web features over the EDGE connection and rack up a large bill because you don't have a data plan.

JackClark

Hackint0sh can be a little daunting, the best tutorial I've found is here

iClarified - Tutorials - iPhone

All files needed are linked and the instructions are top notch.

I have a 2g unlocked iPhone for sale and quite likely a 3g iPhone for sale as I'm one step from buying an officially unlocked version.

wiley

iTrader: (63)

if you thinking of sellin it let me know, i know a few people thats interested
wiley

boxst

I would be interested in your iPhone as well if you decide you don't want to Jailbreak it for your wife.

Steve

Mog

Hmmmm looks like I will sell it then, someone make me an offer

Mog

andyseston

i sold my old 8gb iphone on ebay a few weeks ago and got over £200 for it so i would sell it.

i have heard if you hack and then conect it up to itunes it will wipe the hack of so will have to start again.

JackClark

You heard wrong. The 'hack' will activate the phone and it'll work just fine. What you don't want to do it connect it to iTunes and hit the update button when an update is available.

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

I would also be interested in the phone should you decide to sell.

Scoobychick

iTrader: (1)

Jack you have PM

Hos

iTrader: (1)

Anyone know how much the old phones are worth? upgraded & have one spare also

Mog

Between £150 and £200 on ebay at the moment.

Mog

sammyh

iTrader: (1)

Not a hi-jack but i've got a spare 2 for sale one never used one used open to offers on both but Mog has priority on sales first

Mog let me know when yours is sold

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

If you want the phone for practical use then your best off with it on O2, if you want it for the "pose" factor then get it and unlock it.
Your biggest issue will be with networks not having Edge, so you wont get those quicker download speeds, the only network that has Edge implemented is O2, so as you can see.....

Tony

mart360

Agreed, my wife has an o2 phone with edge, it blows my 3g n95 out of the

water, for download speed


Mart