scryby

looking at getting an iphone but would like to know if i can give the o2 sim to our lass and use my orange sim in it at full capacity ie downloads, t'internet etc?
any ideas?

Stu.H

Which model is it?
Anything other than the new 3GS then yep, no problemo

scryby

it will be new but can get a better deal on 3g model which to be honest is barely different to the new one
just wanna be able to buy apps, use web, upgrade to version 3 etc?

Stu.H

If you are getting the new new iphone, then the unlock should be out in a few days, thats if you are buying it on PAYG for Ł440 or Ł540

All other models are easily unlocked

If you are getting it on contract, you might as well stay on O2

Stu.H

There is a LOT of difference between 3G and 3GS, the speed is sooo much faster which just makes it a joy to use. I went from 2G > 3GS but my mate had a 3G for ages and said the extra processor speed and extra RAM makes it a much better device, especially when surfing, downloading pages and general usage!

scryby

just going on advice from carphone warehouse, i dont wanna lose my number on orange and still got half contract left so thats why i wanna do it, they said the new one is faster but old one is much better with new 3.0 software and not much different, will be an improvment over my old phone and the deals are much better.
how do you get it unlocked then?

Stu.H

Hmmm .. not sure how it would work porting a number over mid way through your contract

as for unlocking

have a look at link

Stu.H

Looking at it, it looks like the 3GS has the same vulnerabilities as 3G..
And can use redsnow ...

I just want a jailbreak!

scryby

cant port number hence using orange card, just need to know if it will all work?

MadMac

Well, if they bring out a crack for the phone, yes it will, but you will probably lose out on the faster internet if orange doesn't support it.If I was you I would wait until your contract expired and get a new iPhone then.

They will probably have 3GSR out by then

scryby

we doing it now as her contract is up

MadMac

In that case, ring up orange, get the PAC code, walk into O2 with the code and get an iPhone and they will transfer the number over.

Marts

iTrader: (1)

The only reason carphone warehouse are saying 3G is better with 3.0 is because they need to get shot of all their 3G's!!! Why do you think Apple reduced their cost? Old stocks!!!

So your number/card is orange and ya missus' number is O2? I got confused on that bit, sorry. But the way I read it means that Orange won't release the PAC code until the contract is paid up in full!

As said tho, 3GS is crackable - see dev team blog - and will be able to be unlocked shortly using their tools.

scryby

right, got an iphone today, not the new one as its a bit too dear for too little extra as far as i am concerned, i now want to put my orange sim in it to see if it all works and give our lass the o2 sim if alls ok, if not will keep o2 sim as number they gave me was pretty good anyhow.
how do i now get this unlocked and which apps should i get, i think they do a power/torque one which tells you performance times is this right?

Marts

iTrader: (1)

You'll need to jailbreak it and then install ultrasn0w. If you go thru my threads, there will be one about iPhone 3.0. Check thru that and all links are there for you. Also do a YouTube search on redsn0w so you can see what to do before you do it.

The performance app is called Dynolicous and is available for free via installous, again all info in my thread.

scryby

i have signed up for itunes but cant find any car stuff on there?
is it easy to do as i have never had one of these or messed with one today
what thread do you mean mate?

scryby

ok i am staying with the o2 contract so dont need it unlocking but am interested in the jailbreak, what will i gain and how do i do it?

Marts

iTrader: (1)

I'd get use to it first before trying to crack it really mate. Cos the last thing you wanna do is get confused with the home and sleep button while using redsn0w!!

Play with it for a couple of days first and do some Reading up on iPhone sites like modmyi.com and iphonehacks.com etc

my thread has moved to computers, consoles and I.T too (for some unknown reason)

scryby

i cant connect the iphone to itunes, any ideas?

st3v3

what? doesnt itunes see it when you connect it via the usb cable?

scryby

spot on, its driving me insane

st3v3

make sure you got an uptodate itunes first then try this:
Disconnect iPhone and close iTunes.

Go to Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools.

Under Administrative Tools, Go to Services and look for 2 services.

Apple Mobile Device
iPod service

Both services should be started If they are not, start both of them.

Start iTunes and wait for it to finish loading.

Reconnect iPhone. Voila! It should see your iPhone.


Or

Leave the phone connected to the pc then restart itunes after.

scryby

nothing mate, plug phone in and all that happens is iphone beeps and a box comes up on the screen asking what pc wants it do do?

ECU Monitor Enthusiast

iTrader: (1)

Since I upgraded my 3G to 3.0, it doesnt start itunes automatically anymore but brings up a windows box asking if i want top open up photos or files.
I cancel this and start itunes manually.
It eventually finds the phone after about 30 seconds

st3v3

ok well try what Flux said because thats how i connect to my iphone.

Marts

iTrader: (1)

Maybe removing iTunes and then reinstalling it might help? Or have the iPhone turned off, plug into computer, open iTunes, then turn on phone.

Mine did this after I accidently turned off the autostart for iPhone/iTunes connection. All sorted itself after a fresh download of iTunes.

scryby

reinstalled itunes but not tried other things, where is the autostart function?

Marts

iTrader: (1)

Autostart is found in RUN > MSCONFIG > STARTUP. or by installing CCLEANER and clicking STARTUP.

st3v3

hey Marts while your here helping as you do,i want to share folder on wifi.

After starting add network place, what the hell do i do then as i get a little lost,the reason is i have an office app which i can pull files from my pc over wifi.

scryby

again all ok and as they should be, if i plug my old ipod in that comes straight up!!!! i dont get this at all!!!

Marts

iTrader: (1)

@ St3v3 Mate, I havent got a clue when it comes to adding network places and all that Jazz, sorry. Whats the app called mate?

@ Scryby Something isnt right with it mate.

Try This: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1495

If you have tried all what we have said and still isnt working, I'd go have a chat with wherever you bought it from and see what they say.

scryby

tried all of these things to no avail, called cpw and they said it will not be iphone!!!
i can see it going in the bin

Marts

iTrader: (1)

I have a bin you can throw it in

someone in the world has had the same problem mate, you just have to find the answers in google. I'll keep looking too.

Sorry if this sounds stupid, but have you tried a different USB port or turned off your firewall before trying?

Marts

iTrader: (1)

When you plug it in to the computer, a window pops up asking what you want to do, yes?
Have you tried selecting something like Open With and choose iTunes??

I might have this wrong, but anythings worth a go now!

ECU Monitor Enthusiast

iTrader: (1)

Marts, you dont get the option to select Itunes. !!!

scryby

does not give me the option mate, it worked for the first couple of days now nothing, computer recognises it and itunes see's my old ipod but nothing between iphone and itunes.

5t1g

Try control panel, add new hardware. With the phone connected follow the steps. Are your USB drives 2.0?

scryby

the hardware is recognised by the pc just not itunes, yes they are 2.0 mate,
cheers anyhow

Marts

iTrader: (1)

I'm at a loss then mate sorry. Have you tried opening iTunes with your iPod then disconnecting your iPod and then connecting your iPhone?

scryby

tes mate nothing, cheers for all your help though

now, wheres that bin ?