Apple Issues Warning on iPhone Unlocking [Updated]
Apple has issued a statement today that programs available for the iPhone to SIM unlock it could cause "irreparable damage" to the device.
Apple plans to release the next iPhone software update later this week which will include the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store.
It appears the statement only refers to SIM Unlocking your iPhone to allow it to use networks outside of AT&T. It would appear that 3rd party hacks (Ringtones, Applications) would not cause the same problems.
One forum user indicates it is possible to reverse the SIM Unlock by reflashing the firmware but must be done manually at this time.
Update: A rough guide to relock your iPhone, ahead of the software update.
Apple has discovered that many of the unauthorized iPhone unlocking programs available on the Internet cause irreparable damage to the iPhone's software, which will likely result in the modified iPhone becoming permanently inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iPhone software update is installed.
Apple plans to release the next iPhone software update later this week which will include the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store.
It appears the statement only refers to SIM Unlocking your iPhone to allow it to use networks outside of AT&T. It would appear that 3rd party hacks (Ringtones, Applications) would not cause the same problems.
One forum user indicates it is possible to reverse the SIM Unlock by reflashing the firmware but must be done manually at this time.
Update: A rough guide to relock your iPhone, ahead of the software update.
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57 months ago
Per Appleinsider:
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/09/24/apple_says_iphone_unlocking_may_cause_permanent_damage.html
"Apple said Monday that many of the unauthorized iPhone unlocking programs available on the Internet cause irreparable damage to the iPhone's software, which will likely result in the modified iPhone becoming permanently inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iPhone software update is installed.
The Cupertino-based company said it plans to release the next iPhone software update, containing many new features including the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, later this week.
"Apple strongly discourages users from installing unauthorized unlocking programs on their iPhones," the company wrote in a statement to the press. "Users who make unauthorized modifications to the software on their iPhone violate their iPhone software license agreement and void their warranty."
Apple added that the "permanent inability to use an iPhone due to installing unlocking software is not covered under the iPhone's warranty.""
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/09/24/apple_says_iphone_unlocking_may_cause_permanent_damage.html
"Apple said Monday that many of the unauthorized iPhone unlocking programs available on the Internet cause irreparable damage to the iPhone's software, which will likely result in the modified iPhone becoming permanently inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iPhone software update is installed.
The Cupertino-based company said it plans to release the next iPhone software update, containing many new features including the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, later this week.
"Apple strongly discourages users from installing unauthorized unlocking programs on their iPhones," the company wrote in a statement to the press. "Users who make unauthorized modifications to the software on their iPhone violate their iPhone software license agreement and void their warranty."
Apple added that the "permanent inability to use an iPhone due to installing unlocking software is not covered under the iPhone's warranty.""
57 months ago
So the question that begs to be asked, is Apple doing this intentionally or is it just an inevitable part of the software update process??
Regardless, I guess this just means that anyone with a hacked iPhone won't be installing Apple updates.
Regardless, I guess this just means that anyone with a hacked iPhone won't be installing Apple updates.
57 months ago
Well if they'd release it in Canada, then we would have this problem. WHAT'S THE HOLDUP?
57 months ago
since when can you not do a restore of the software to get it back to normal?
sounds like a scare tactic to me
sounds like a scare tactic to me
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