12 Responses for "My liberated iPhone"

1. Vance September 10th, 2007 at 12:59 pm 1

   Veronica, does that mean you could use any sim card from a current plan? I am actually on an ATT plan, but would consider swapping it into that phone. How does the whole data plan thing work for email and internet with another carrier?

   I suppose I could read Ryan’s article since I am sure he covers it in detail, but Engadget runs like a slug on my system for some reason, loading up all those pictures and ads takes forever. You can tell him that from me! :0)

2. Todd September 10th, 2007 at 1:46 pm 2

   Q: Can I use my phone in Japan?

   A: No. GSM is not deployed in Japan. If you just would like to use your GSM SIM card (i.e. make/receive calls with your usual number) in Japan, buy or rent a W-CDMA (UMTS) phone, put your SIM card in it and it can roam in Japan.

   source: http://euc.jp/misc/cellphones.en.html

3. Surferbill September 10th, 2007 at 2:47 pm 3

   If you’re ever coming over to the UK and need a SIM, send me an email in advance – O2 regularly give free pay-as-you-go SIM cards to existing customers to give to their friends.

4. Ryan Block September 10th, 2007 at 3:27 pm 4

   Vance, I suggest using Flashblock or finding another way to disable Flash. That usually does the trick.

5. Daniel September 10th, 2007 at 3:30 pm 5

   Hey Veronica,

   I am watching the video right now! I can’t wait to meet you on Friday! Please email me back!

6. Ben September 11th, 2007 at 2:32 am 6

   Todd is right, Veronica. Japan uses the PHS system with a different frequency to GSM. Have fun in Japan!

7. Vance September 11th, 2007 at 7:57 am 7

   Ryan, thanks for the suggestion. I have an older system with only 512 RAM, so any streamlining ideas are useful.

   And thanks for the heads up about the Engadget podcast. It is unfortunate but understandable. I will keep the feed alive in case you guys get back into it later. I have been a fan ever since you guys were given the my Rio Karma some love!

   Sorry V, for the OT, and for the repost, since the earlier version of this didn’t seem to stick.

8. Gary September 11th, 2007 at 2:49 pm 8

   Veronica, oddly enough, while you cannot use a GSM phone in Japan, you can use a GSM SIm in some Japanese WCDMA phones in Japan– keep that AT&T Sim and see if anyone reading knows if you can use it. Still need to check the roaming costs, though– bill could be humongous. The whole Japan cell phone thing is a pain brought about by trade protection.

9. Taylor September 11th, 2007 at 3:36 pm 9

   Question for you, V. What is your stance on third-party native iPhone apps? Have you tried any? With the release of Installer.app, the process seems to be pretty streamlined and risk-free now, but I’m still concerned about trying it. I love my iPhone and seriously don’t want to brick it.

10. Veronica September 11th, 2007 at 4:53 pm 10

    @Taylor – I’m totally happy with the 3rd party apps I’ve tried to far. I haven’t heard about it bricking anyone’s iPhones so far! But use at your own risk…

11. Jeff September 24th, 2007 at 11:03 am 11

    I also use an unlocked iPhone with installer.app. It’s great! Other than some of the applications being a little flaky, you can’t ask for a more streamlined software management system on the phone, IMO.

12. Niyas October 2nd, 2007 at 5:06 am 12

    Hey V, any effects of the 1.1.1 upgrade on your iPhone? Hope it is still alive.