Comments on: My liberated iPhone

By: Niyas

Niyas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:06:32 +0000

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

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:03:02 +0000

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.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:53:44 +0000

@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…

By: Taylor

Taylor — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:36:25 +0000

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.

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:49:21 +0000

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.

By: Vance

Vance — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:57:36 +0000

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.

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:32:37 +0000

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

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:30:39 +0000

Hey Veronica,

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

By: Ryan Block

Ryan Block — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:27:23 +0000

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

By: Surferbill

Surferbill — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:47:22 +0000

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.

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:46:56 +0000

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

By: Vance

Vance — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:59:58 +0000

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)