Comments on: iphone review from India after using it in India

By: Sudhakar

Sudhakar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:30:28 +0000

Hi Prasanth / readersI got an iPhone 2G from US and I have 2.1 firmware in it . I got it unlocked using Winpwn . I enabled the data connection in my Vodafone sim but I am not seeing a way to set the GPRS settings . I went to Settings–>General–>Network , here I am seeing “Data Roaming” “VPN” “WiFi” but I am not seeing “EDGE” . How can I see the EDGE in it?Reply from PrasanthSince vodafone and Airtel are the official partners of apple in India.Once you put their sims into the iPhone it will detect and put the settings automatically. So you don’t need any settings. So your vodafone sim doesn’t need any settings, if still your phone is not working then restart and give it a try.I am using the Airtel sim and edge works perfectly without any settings.Also try and remove the sim and put it back again.If you put any other sim you will see the settings menu.I am using iPhone 1st generation or 2g with 2.1 firmware.Good luckThank you

By: Arpan Ray

Arpan Ray — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:14:22 +0000

Hi Prashanth,I would be byuing an iPhone in india very soon (16gb firm ver. 1.1.4 for Rs. 30k) unlocked & jail-breaked. Would like to bother you a little. Here are my questions/understanding:- Did you get ur iPhone within an iPhone box and packed? Or since it was unlocked and jail-breaked, u received it unpacked (i.e. no box)?- I know from ur answers, how to activate GPRS in iPhone. I use vodafone conn.- How to install free games- How to transfer my current sim contacts from my nokia nGage phone(an old one )- How to create custom ring tones of my song- Do u have any appl installed which searches the contacts by name (by default iPhone does not seem to provide this feature)?- what about battery replacement procedure for these unlocked iPhones? do the dealers support this?- would I be able to upgrade to iPhone 2.0 software (with the help of the dealer only ofcourse, and he says he wud charge for any firmware upgrade)Thanks & RegardsArpanReply from PrasanthHere are the answers for your questions.You will get it in the pack. But before you pay he opens it and puts your sim and you can make calls and if the guy who is selling is good he will also give you the gprs settings. the box comes with iphone, adapter, a stand, a usb cable and headphone and some papers and few apple stickers.To install the games you need to jail break the iphone which will usually be done by the guys who sell it you. If you have icon called installer you can install apps. Just go into that app and download games etc through gprs. Make sure you have unlimited before going downloading. Or use my method of installing apps without using gprs instead using computer and its internet connection.Transferring contacts from a phone will be problem. try and get the contacts into outlook and iphone will sync with it. I don’t know how to get your ngage contacts into outlook. Do a little search online.There are plenty of programs that let you create ringtones for iphone just do a search. It also depeneds on what firmware you have. If you have anything less than 1.1.2 you can use the program calld ibrickr. Or use the iphone pc suite which i have also blogged about.There is an app called search that lets you search contacts and another apps that let you do it. But that also will depend on what firmware you have on iphone.I don’t know much about battery replacement, i guess they will do it for a price.If you want iphone 2.0 it will be released in a month or so. So why not wait for a few days and then buy the iphone with the iphone 2.0 firmware.This is not a good time to buy an iphone, if you really want to buy go ahead. Otherwise hold on because in a months time apple will release the next version of the iphone. So why would you want to buy a iphone that will be old within a month.Hope i have answered all your questions.thank youprasanthhttp://www.prasanthtechblog.com

By: Saleem

Saleem — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:28:35 +0000

I have got iPhone just 15 days back. I have Airtel connection. I have activated GPRS in my airtel sim, but i need help how to setup in iphone.Could somebody please help me for setting the GPRSThank YouSaleemReply from PrasanthThe only settings you need is APNwhich is Airtelgprs.com and leave the rest blank and it should work.To know where you should put these settings please check the blog and read a few comments.thank youprasanthhttp://www.prasanthtechblog.com

By: iphone user :)

iphone user :) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:18:09 +0000

Hi Prasanth,I got new iphone and i used iliberty and also ziphone version 3, with both i was able to unlock my phone but my airtel sim is not recognized. I can perform all the other features on the phone but not making calls and sms Firmware is 1.1.4 and when i used both the above mentioned software i had unchecked “downgrade bootloader” option. Can this be a issue???RegardsIphone user Reply from PrasanthSince i have no idea how much you know about unlocking.So i will explain.Unlocking iphone if you unlock the iphone you will get to the stage where you are now. Ability to use the iphone as ipod and everything else works except the phone part.Activate then you will be able to use it with any sim card. And the phone works.Jail breaking is what you do to get apps and games on your iphone.To put it simple in the ziphone select all the three options of unlocking, activating and jailbreaking. And let ziphone software do the rest. If after this it didn’t work you might have done something wrong. Just start the whole procedure again. If you don’t have that technical knowledge i suggest you go to the black market where they are selling them and they will do it for you for a price.If you mess with the baseband you could brick your iphone. So be careful.thank youprasanthwww.prasanthtechblog.com

By: vinodh

vinodh — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 06:58:32 +0000

Girish,I works without any problem, yes, there are two ways u can do it if you think Wi-fi data problem, u can use win SCP method, the EDGE issue all u need to do is reset the network settings do not use any fixes for this and after updating in some phones the sound volume is automatically is decreased to zero do not panic if ur phone is not ringing just go to sounds in setting and increase the volume it should work. So far I unlocked 50 phones no issues.But regarding google locate me it is working in some and doesnot in some if the upgrade happens in 30 mins then u r lucky the google locate me feature works but i am sure this not that important in India. You can use Navizon to fix it. by the what are ur phone specs.Let me know if any issues still

By: Girish

Girish — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:18:31 +0000

Vinodh & Prasanth..over this weekend, i am again planning to upgrade my 1.1.2 (just upgraded it from 1.1.1 yday..working fine..no issues) iphone to 1.1.3 version.I have found the issue which caused my WIFI&EDGE problems. There is fix for 1.1.3 with name as ASprefFIX ( regional language fix for German ppl) which i installed after my previous 1.1.3 upgrade and it broke wifi & edge…i will chk it out this time and let u know guys…seeing all forum (hackintosh/modmyifone/everythingicafe/iphoneatlas).. i am confident taht 1.1.3 upgrade will be without any issues… except only one thing… official jailbreak (by DEV team, not from NateTrue) downloads 169MB file from Apple server which takes lots of time…. for me ..last time it took 6hrs … but u can bypass it if u have already downloaded one…we will get in details further.. first i will do it..works fine..then post it back…till then njoy..I heard people are having problem with the 1.1.3 even without any jail break or unlocking. I heard there are some sms problems and i even heard Leo the twit guy say his iphone automatically switches back on when its in airplane mode.So i really think its not a good idea.Another reason is, this month Steve jobs will announce the sdk so expect another firmware update this month. So why waste time updating to this firmware if you have to do it all over again with in a few days.Good luckthank youprasanthhttp://www.prasanthtechblog.com

By: vinodh

vinodh — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:36:08 +0000

Hi Sandeep,I can help you to unlock the phone , you dont have to go to the market, it is very easy, I promise on that, all you need is to have wifi(unsecured) and and dowload some stuff I suggest which is safe. I can guide if you Windows PC. I am not good at handling MACs. I will mail you. If it is ok.

By: vinodh

vinodh — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:30:37 +0000

Hi Prashanth,I would like to know if have any feed back on 1.1.3 jailbroke phones, regarding SMS and EDGE settings on various networks. I am currently in US I want get my iphone to India and also few extra ones to give as gifts.Thank you for the blogReply from Prasanth Girish who upgraded to 1.1.3 is now trying to downgrade because he had problems with edge and wifi problems.I am using 1.0.2 and it works perfectly. So you can bring them in from usa and they should work fine.If you have not bought the iphones yet wait till february when they will annonce the sdk and iphone app support. I think there will be a price drop too. So hold on for another month, there could also be a firmware update then. So its better to wait till then. Or get iphone with older firmware than 1.1.3.thank youprasanthhttp://www.prasanthtechblog.com

By: sandeep reddy

sandeep reddy — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:08:27 +0000

Hi Prasanth,mine is the same 1.0.2 . If anyone has purchased it from US and has unlocked it in india (preferably at hyd or bang.) please let me know since i dont want to take a chance by giving the phone in wrong hands as i already took a chance of purchasing it from US… I would be very thankful if someone can help me though this my yahoo id is : k_sandy25@yahoo.com.Reply from Prasanth There is another thing you should see.Check for the modem firmware it will be in the same place whereyou saw the firmware at the end of that page.mine is 03.14.08_Gi heard that you also need to change the modem firmware onlythen will you be able to use the iphone on other carriers.So if you have the same modem firmware go here to learn howto unlock your iphone.http://iphone.unlock.no/

By: sandeep reddy

sandeep reddy — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:49:26 +0000

Hi PrasanthHe has already purchased it and is comming to hyderabad on 27th and i am leaving to hyderabad on 28th. Its too late now its already purchased i am a bit scared with the process of unlocking not sure how it will work out since i am getting it from US. Can you please help with it since u already had a good study about the phone as i dont want to feel sad later.Reply from Prasanthi don’t want to scare you. There are place where you can get it unlocked but i have no idea where they are. And you will be paying for it at least 2500 Rs.mine was unlocked already so i have no idea of how to unlock it. mine is 1.0.2 firmware check what’s yours is and let me know.