So.... OK to order a new iPhone 3GS from Apple then

mickyd67 · 04-11-2009, 11:02 AM

If I want to unlock to T-Mobile?

Looks like it's all OK? Correct? (Just want to know before I place another order on Apple)

StuBFrost · 04-11-2009, 11:25 AM

No No No No. If you order a new iPhone 3GS it will come with the new bootloader. This means that if you ever need to turn the phone off or the battery runs out, you can only switch it on again by using Blackra1n.

chukwe · 04-11-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by StuBFrost

No No No No. If you order a new iPhone 3GS it will come with the new bootloader. This means that if you ever need to turn the phone off or the battery runs out, you can only switch it on again by using Blackra1n.

Hi StuBFrost,

Can you send a link which explains this theory?

Thanks

StuBFrost · 04-11-2009, 11:58 AM

If you look at the iclarified tutorial on iClarified - iPhone - How to Jailbreak and Unlock Your iPhone 3G, 3GS Using BlackSn0w [Windows] you can see it mentioned.

mickyd67 · 04-11-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by StuBFrost

No No No No. If you order a new iPhone 3GS it will come with the new bootloader. This means that if you ever need to turn the phone off or the battery runs out, you can only switch it on again by using Blackra1n.

OK - but if I don't switch it off or let the batter die then I should be OK. And if I do I just have to connect it my PC again and run the JB / UL software?

StuBFrost · 04-11-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mickyd67

OK - but if I don't switch it off or let the batter die then I should be OK. And if I do I just have to connect it my PC again and run the JB / UL software?

Yes that is correct but don't underestimate what a hassle it will be if you are out and about and suddenly can't use your phone.

mickyd67 · 04-11-2009, 12:16 PM

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Yes that is correct but don't underestimate what a hassle it will be if you are out and about and suddenly can't use your phone.

Fair enough.

I won't be that far from a PC if I am - also if the phone dies then it dies regardless if it's an iPhone or A.N. Other phone, I won't be able to use it until I charge it and by that time a PC will most likely be close at hand.

Just need to get a netbook and keep it in the car (good excuse)

risheet_03 · 04-11-2009, 5:14 PM

What are the chances of getting one of the newer ones with the bootloader, as I'm gonna exchange my current 3gs as it's cracking

Tom` · 04-11-2009, 5:40 PM

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What are the chances of getting one of the newer ones with the bootloader, as I'm gonna exchange my current 3gs as it's cracking

Very high.

risheet_03 · 04-11-2009, 6:32 PM

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Very high.

Fair enough, what does the bootloader actually do?

orbert1 · 06-11-2009, 1:54 PM

I bought my 3gs less than a couple of weeks ago from the Apple store.It has the latest firmware 3.1.2 and baseband 5.11.07. I unlocked it on Weds night with the new Blackra1n and its been switched off since then and had no probs whatsoever,it boots up fine on the Vodafone network(no Blackra1n req'd)

mickyd67 · 06-11-2009, 2:00 PM

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I bought my 3gs less than a couple of weeks ago from the Apple store.It has the latest firmware 3.1.2 and baseband 5.11.07. I unlocked it on Weds night with the new Blackra1n and its been switched off since then and had no probs whatsoever,it boots up fine on the Vodafone network(no Blackra1n req'd)

I'm the same - just unlocked it and JB; switched it off and on to see what would happen.

No issues, right back onto T-Mobile. All looks good.

orbert1 · 06-11-2009, 2:02 PM

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I'm the same - just unlocked it and JB; switched it off and on to see what would happen.

No issues, right back onto T-Mobile. All looks good.

funkyspider · 06-11-2009, 2:06 PM

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Originally Posted by risheet_03

Fair enough, what does the bootloader actually do?

Explains it very well

What is Difference Between iPhone Baseband and Bootloader | iPhone

risheet_03 · 06-11-2009, 2:57 PM

So do you think I'm good to exchange my current 3gs?

Tom` · 06-11-2009, 4:22 PM

Well I have bought a few iPhones from Apple online the past few weeks and all of them have new bootroms.

risheet_03 · 06-11-2009, 7:16 PM

I can understand you're new ones having new bootroms, but I'll more than likely get a refurb, how likely are refurbs to have the bootrom?

**Kieron** · 06-11-2009, 11:06 PM

Who knows?

All you can do is ask for one from week 39 or earlier.....

Or hope that the dev team or geo can crack the boot rom (and let's be honest - they've cracked EVERY version since the iPhone was released) so the odds look good....

It's just a matter of time.....