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- iPhone 3G released: July 11, 2008
- Uses iPhone 2.0 firmware
- Apple announced firmware 2.1 upgrade on September 9, 2008
- Includes iPhone SDK tools
- Apple required in-store activation to curtail unlocking of the iPhone 3G
- Proof of unlocked and jailbroken iPhone 3G released on July 10, 2008
- Software tools released on July 19, 2008The Unofficial Apple Weblog: Pwnage 2.0 Released(July 19, 2008)
- Current tools only jailbreak the iPhone 3G
- 3G unlocking tool still under developmentGizmodo: First iPhone 2.0 Pwnage Tool Will Not Unlock iPhone 3G... (July 15, 2008)
- Release date currently unconfirmedGizmodo: iPhone OS 2.0 Unlocked (July 10, 2008)
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In Store Activation
When the original iPhone was released, customers activated their phone service over the web using iTunes. For the iPhone 3G, Apple required customers to activate their phones in store.Gizmodo: AT&T Memo to Retail Managers Shows iPhone 3G Policy The policy was enacted to make it more difficult to unlock the new iPhone.ComputerWorld: FAQ: The new iPhone brings changes... (June 11, 2008)Pwnage 2.0
The iPhone Dev Team's iPhone hacking tool, called Pwnage 2.0, was released on July 19, 2008Official iPhone Dev Team Blog: Thanks for waiting :) (July 20, 2008). It is designed specifically for the iPhone 2.0 firmware and fully jailbreaks and unlocks original iPhones upgraded to 2.0 firmware. However, it only jailbreaks the iPhone 3G. The Dev Team is still working on a final release ready for the general public.Gizmodo: iPhone OS 2.0 Unlocked (July 10, 2008)-
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3G iPhone Hacks Questions
Should I buy an iPhone 3G S? 1 AnswerI totally recommend it, here is Gizmodo's review on the iPhone 3GS to get you enticed: http://gizmodo.com/5293388/iphone-3gs-review I recommend it for the app s... read more
Where can I buy an iPhone 3G without a contract? 6 AnswersGetting an iPhone in the US can be done with no contract. You probably need to go to the AT&T store. This link gives the retail prices for the 3G: http://w... read more
Is an iPhone 3G worth getting? 2 AnswersIf you're not gonna be able to use the 3G anyways, go for the iPod touch and get the 32gb version they already have available there. You would still be able to ... read more
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