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- Unlocking an iPhone means enabling it for use on wireless networks other than AT&T
- Original iPhone first unlocked on August 24, 2007Engadget: iPhone unlocked: AT&T loses iPhone exclusivity (August 24, 2007)
- Other programs were released to unlock and jailbreak various new versions of iPhone software
- iPhone 3G released on July 11, 2008
- Proof of new iPhone unlocked: July 10, 2008Gizmodo: iPhone OS 2.0 Unlocked (July 10, 2008)
- Group responsible: iPhone Dev Team
- July 19, 2008: iPhone Dev Team released Pwnage Tool 2.0 for jailbreaking and unlocking first generation iPhones running 2.0 firmware.Blog Post: Thanks for waiting (July 19, 2008)
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The original iPhone was unlocked for use with any phone service shortly after it was released. All iPhones purchased through Apple are designed to work only with AT&T as the wireless service provider. Once a phone is unlocked, it can be used with other service providers. A group called the iPhone Dev Team has successfully unlocked the iPhone 3G and plans to release free software for others to unlock their iPhone 3Gs.
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Unlocked Before Release?
The iPhone Dev Team unlocked the new iPhone 3G before it was officially released. They were able to do so because the iPhone 2.0 firmware was released in beta months before. They had already unlocked that software.Gizmodo: iPhone 2.0 Unlocked, Runs All Apps (March 12, 2008)Still Waiting for 3G Unlock
The iPhone Dev Team released a tool to unlock and jailbreak iPhones running the iPhone 2.0 firmware.The Unofficial Apple Weblog: Pwnage 2.0 Released(July 19, 2008) The initial release only unlocks original iPhones upgraded to 2.0. The Dev Team is still working on a iPhone 3G unlocking tool.Gizmodo: First iPhone 2.0 Pwnage Tool Will Not Unlock iPhone 3G, says Dev Team (July 15, 2008)-
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Unlocked iPhone Questions
Whats the best way to use an unlocked AT&T iPhone 3G in Central America for data and some voice? 2 AnswersI recommend getting a Claro SIM card. And because Claro has the iPhone contract in Latin America, they might be able to help you get your iphone configured prop... read more
Is Jailbreaking iPhone legal ? 4 AnswersIt is legal, but Apple is so anal about having control over their products they're actually intent on changing the law. Thanks to lobbyists and bribery lots of ... read more
What is the cheapest service available for iPhone in USA? Would like to use all features, ready to unlock it and go with t-mobile or Cricket 1 AnswerTry looking at T-Mobile's EVEN MORE plan it allows unlimited plans starting at $49.99. I recommend this if your thinking about unlocking a phone, such as an iPh... read more
iPhone, Nokia n97, or Kogan Agora Pro 2 AnswersI have not played with Kogan, but I have seen the demos. It looks good. I have played with n97 and iPhone. As far as user-friendliness goes, iPhone takes the ca... read more



