[jumbopants]

Purchased my iphone 2g direct from UK apple over the internet around 2 years ago. Since day 1 I have always unlocked the phone and jailbroken myself and have never activated via itunes which would have taken me into a 18 month o2 contract.

I've been on firmware 3.0 for quite a few months with no problems, but I've noticed in the last few weeks I'm having major problems with wifi not showing any available networks..Then when it does find a network it disconnects before you can even bring up google/check weather /stocks etc..

After much research I've discovered that lots of 2g users have had the same problem, it appears that the 3.0 firmware over a period of time fries the wifi chip. to test this I put it in the freezer for 5 mins to lower the temp..Prior to going in the freezer no networks found, as soon as I had taken it out found network with full signal and worked for abount 8-10mins until warmed up and lost signal+network again.. I've also now updated to 3.1.2 fimware + jailbroken but still the same..

My question is, if I take it into apple and ask for a repair (i know it's gona cost me) will they still fix the wifi problem, as it's never been activated in itunes.. OR if I activate in itunes will it see that it's never been activated before and start the 18 month contact ? I have no problem making it legit + activating in order to get it repaired but no way want to enter into a 18month contract..

Really would appreciate some advise prior to taking to Apple to fix..

[premaru]

You can take it to Apple, they will give you a replacement for £139. You will get a shiny new iPhone probably refurbished

[jumbopants]

Cheers chris.chris.. Do you know this for a fact ? Plus do you think it's best to make the phone legit prior to going into apple by activating ? As the phone has never been activated will this then start the o2 18month contact that I should have done 2 years ago..?? As I've been on 02 payg all this time..

I don't mind handing over 139 notes to get a 3g, but not if I've got to start the 18month o2 contact..

Cheers in advance for any help/advice...