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Old 07-03-2008, 20:55
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I'm coming to the UK (London) in a couple of weeks and I want to buy an Iphone. Can I just go into the Apple store buy an Iphone but not connect it? I will be taking it back to Italy and gaol breaking it. Are there any cons in doing this? Will I be listed with a bad debt company because i wont connect it to T-mobile? or is as simple as going to the shop buying it (cash) and going back home to unlock? cheers
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Old 07-03-2008, 20:59
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Yep, just go to the Apple store and buy it as you would a regular iPod.

You connect it using iTunes when you get home though obviously you just unlock it instead
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Old 07-03-2008, 22:37
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The iPhone is locked to O2 when bought from the UK.
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Old 07-03-2008, 22:39
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Are there any cons in doing this?
your warranty will be voided because of the jaibreaking and unlocking.
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Old 08-03-2008, 00:50
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your warranty will be voided because of the jaibreaking and unlocking.

Just restore it before returning it if you have any problems
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Old 08-03-2008, 20:25
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I heard a rumble that if you buy one in France it's unlocked - and a damn sight cheaper.
It'd be worth a day out if you get your smokes and your drinks at same time!
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Old 09-03-2008, 00:19
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The unlocked iPhones in France cost a fortune and only have the French language installed.
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Old 09-03-2008, 08:45
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The unlocked iPhones in France cost a fortune and only have the French language installed.
Can you update them then? I wonder how iTunes sees them as different from uk unlocked phones? IE. doesn't brick them?
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