Apple issues Warning on unauthorized iPhone Unlock Hacks
On September 12, we had reported about the iPhoneSIMfree solution for unlocking Apple’s iPhone that previously required people be tied using the official carrier AT&T. This solution manages to unlock the iPhone successfully. But, at the same time, it may prove to be of no use at all.
Apple has today released an official statement on this issue of unlock solutions available for its revolutionary iPhone.
Since Apple has discovered that there are many unauthorized iPhone unlocking programs available widely on the Internet, the company has now warned customers that such solutions could cause irreparable damage to the iPhone’s software.
Apple further explained in its statement that if such as unauthorized unlock software was used on the iPhone, it would result in the modified iPhone becoming permanently inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iPhone software update is installed.
It has also come to be known that the next Apple-supplied iPhone software update contains a number of new features such as the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store. This update will be released sometime later this week.
Here is the official warning that Apple has issued through its statement made today: “Users who make unauthorized modifications to the software on their iPhone violate their iPhone software license agreement and void their warranty. The permanent inability to use an iPhone due to installing unlocking software is not covered under the iPhone’s warranty.”
So, even though many hacks for unlocking the iPhone are available today on the Internet, it may not be worth it for they could just render your newly acquired iPhone useless.
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September 25th, 2007 at 10:06 am
Apple and its CEO, Steve Jobs, operate as dictators. Apple and Jobs did not hand out iPhones for free, we bought them. If we choose to paint them, carry them in our pockets vs in cases, or even unlock them, this is our franchise of freedom. There is a larger issue Apple and Jobs need to take into STRONG consideration — when they threaten to destroy people’s person property, it would leave them no choice but to retaliate! Apple stocks would plunge… there will be anarchy, and Apple would suffer just like they would want us to suffer… except that they and their shareholders would suffer even more… mark my words.
October 9th, 2007 at 3:42 am
i know my words are not gonna mark any change…i really cant figure why steve is making a big fuzz about the whole thing…people are buying iphone beacuse they love the brand apple…hats of to the hackers who took the initiative to do something like this…i think apple should have gone about launching it in more countries and tie ups with more networks….this can avoid the entire panic existing…..jus relax Steve… . .let ppl enjoy the phone….dont boo your customers away…….
October 12th, 2007 at 3:16 am
DO U KNOW …… iphone will not support alphanumeric sender… if u receive any sms from a no like 65754dg, 675tr87t ur iphone sms application will get lock … u cant send or see ur sms … most of the bank(HSBC) and web sites have this kind of no … im fixing this problem while unlocking (Bangalore, 3000rs) … i can unlock 1.1.1 also but u will get 1.0.2 after unlocking … contact iphone_simfree@yahoo.co.in
October 15th, 2007 at 2:23 am
hey guys 1.1.1 is very much possible now…..am located in Mumbai….if ull have updated by mistake or u have ur phone on 1.1.1 dont worry juss drop in a mail cuteprick@hotmail.com and ill by delighted to help u..