Genius Bar

swifty2606 · 04-03-2009, 10:06 PM

Hi all
I have been having problems with my jailbroked/unlocked iphone so i decided to restore back to orignal state. I inserted a payg o2 sim(and i get "no service") and now iTunes tell me to make sure the sim has no pin and try to re-connect, and the phone will only let me makes emergncy calls.

So....if i take this phone to the genius bar will they get "funny"?
(the phone is well out of warranty, so will this cost me?)

Thanks in advance chaps

alex_grist · 04-03-2009, 10:24 PM

Rejailbreak and Unlock it again.

swifty2606 · 04-03-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by alex_grist

Rejailbreak and Unlock it again.

MY BAD lol
I had to put it in DFU mode to be able to re-jailbreak, how every i still have the same problem posted in my other thread OMG argh help! lol
So orignal question still stands, if i take to them in its jailbroken state will they tell me to bugger off?

pavr27 · 05-03-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by swifty2606

MY BAD lol
I had to put it in DFU mode to be able to re-jailbreak, how every i still have the same problem posted in my other thread OMG argh help! lol
So orignal question still stands, if i take to them in its jailbroken state will they tell me to bugger off?

Your posts are a little unclear so I'm not entirely sure what you are asking, but if you are going to take it back to wherever, why not take it back in it's original (restored) state. As you are trying to use an O2 sim in it, it doesn't need to be unlocked????

pdiddy · 05-03-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by swifty2606

So orignal question still stands, if i take to them in its jailbroken state will they tell me to bugger off?

Probably, restore in iTunes to a normal unjailbroken state. Then take it to them. If they manage to sort it you can then put all your bits back on when you get it home.

swifty2606 · 05-03-2009, 7:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pavr27

Your posts are a little unclear so I'm not entirely sure what you are asking, but if you are going to take it back to wherever, why not take it back in it's original (restored) state. As you are trying to use an O2 sim in it, it doesn't need to be unlocked????

I really wanted it unlocked as im on voda(and i have been using it on voda for the last 6months or so), but i have a spare o2 sim and just tried it in its orignal state and itunes did not like it for some reason.
Im going to have another go at unjailbreaking tonight and see what happens

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Originally Posted by pdiddy

Probably, restore in iTunes to a normal unjailbroken state. Then take it to them. If they manage to sort it you can then put all your bits back on when you get it home.

Think thats my best option, cheers pal!

Bobbler · 06-03-2009, 9:50 AM

Pdiddy is correct, do an itunes restore.
I took mine back after two days as the wifi had just stopped working, I had jailbroken it but not unlocked it. I did a full restore on it before I took it back, when they plugged it into their diagnostic logger software it came back without any flashing warnings or anything to indicate that it was previously jailbroken

swifty2606 · 06-03-2009, 6:06 PM

Thanks for all they replys lads.
In its UNjailbroken state the phone will not connect to itunes. Itunes gives the message "itunes cannot activate your iphone because a sim is not inserted or has a sim pin"(or words to that effect)
As i cant register/setup the iphone with itunes once i restore it will this matter?

And if it has been "blocked" by the previous owner will they give me the phone back????

swifty2606 · 07-03-2009, 2:17 PM

Just got back from Genius bar!
Long story short i now have a expensive ipod touch!
They would not touch it as it turns out it is a american spec iphone, so im off to o2 to get a new one on contract!

chelsea.tone · 07-03-2009, 7:13 PM

You never mentioned it was a US iPhone, no wonder they wouldnt touch it.

swifty2606 · 07-03-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chelsea.tone

You never mentioned it was a US iPhone, no wonder they wouldnt touch it.

Yes, i didnt know it was a us model

So ive been searching like mad trying to "fix" it....no joy

chelsea.tone · 08-03-2009, 7:41 AM

Cant you contact the seller ?

swifty2606 · 08-03-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by chelsea.tone

Cant you contact the seller ?

Have sent a PM to seller but no reply(got the phone from the classifieds here)
Is there a was of flashing usa software onto the phone then jailbreaking uk if that makes sense atall?

hutch · 08-03-2009, 10:45 AM

The software is exactly the same, your only option is to wait for 2.2.1 to be unlocked im afraid.

swifty2606 · 08-03-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hutch

The software is exactly the same, your only option is to wait for 2.2.1 to be unlocked im afraid.

I have jailbroken and unlocked V.2.2.1 using Quickpwn if thats what you mean?

philst68i · 08-03-2009, 11:43 AM

What kind of problems have you been having ? The restore should sort them, and as has been pointed out, just re-jailbreak & unlock.

swifty2606 · 08-03-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by philst68i

What kind of problems have you been having ? The restore should sort them, and as has been pointed out, just re-jailbreak & unlock.

I have tried everything....EVERYTHING LOL
jailbroken or UNjailbroken i get the error message posted on pg1. Basically i have "no service" no matter what simcard(o2-voda-orange)locked and unlocked i could cry!! lol

philst68i · 08-03-2009, 12:22 PM

What modem firmware are you showing ? I know the latest one has stopped the unlocking of the iPhones ....... for now

Hence, with it being a US iPhone, the o2 sim won't work. Keep looking on the Apple & iPhone News | Forums | ModMyi.com site for progress in the unlocking.

swifty2606 · 08-03-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by philst68i

What modem firmware are you showing ? I know the latest one has stopped the unlocking of the iPhones ....... for now

Hence, with it being a US iPhone, the o2 sim won't work. Keep looking on the Apple & iPhone News | Forums | ModMyi.com site for progress in the unlocking.

04.05.04_G that means nothing to me

philst68i · 08-03-2009, 12:34 PM

I think that is the latest modem firmware, will check on my sons if it switches on, he spilt coke over it and its buggered, so if it is you're stuck on the unlocking of it for now I'm afraid

EDIT: Yes, same baseband, that sounds like your problem do a search on downgrading your baseband,IF, its possible. I know it is'nt on 3G handsets, but not too sure on 2G. Even if you do a restore using old firmware, you may still have the new baseband. Get some old firmware off the site I recommended above, and restore in iTunes using that.
Good Luck .

swifty2606 · 08-03-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by philst68i

I think that is the latest modem firmware, will check on my sons if it switches on, he spilt coke over it and its buggered, so if it is you're stuck on the unlocking of it for now I'm afraid

EDIT: Yes, same baseband, that sounds like your problem do a search on downgrading your baseband,IF, its possible. I know it is'nt on 3G handsets, but not too sure on 2G. Even if you do a restore using old firmware, you may still have the new baseband. Get some old firmware off the site I recommended above, and restore in iTunes using that.
Good Luck .

Buggers lol
I did try to downgrade to 1.1.4 yesterday but i cant remember why i didnt work. I will try again with that other sites FW and see where that gets me, also i will try and get some screen shots up!
Thanks phil your a great help!!!!

hutch · 08-03-2009, 10:06 PM

Is your iPhone a 1st Gen or 3G?

swifty2606 · 08-03-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hutch

Is your iPhone a 1st Gen or 3G?

Its 1st gen
And i have now managed to get my modem FW down to 04.04.05_G and im on version 1.1.4(4A102) after about 8 or 9 hours of messing around.
Still got the same fault, well kind of "No Service - selected network is no longer avaib." LMAO
opps!

hutch · 09-03-2009, 6:05 AM

Okay lets go back to the start shall we.

If you are using QuickPwn to try to unlock that could be your issue as quite a few people have problems with Quickpwn unlocking.

Firstly restore the latest firmware using iTunes to get it back to how it should be "out of the box", downgrading your baseband is not required for the 1st Gen iPhone as all the firmwares can be unlocked no problem.

If you want to try again with Quickpwn make sure you get the latest version from here

Or if you have had enough of Quickpwn use Winpwn (or Pwnage Tool if you have a Mac) from the links on the above page and follow the instructions.

There really is no reason why the unlock shouldnt be working on a 1st Gen iPhone even if its from the States, its only the 3G where the latest firmware cant be unlocked.

swifty2606 · 09-03-2009, 7:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hutch

Okay lets go back to the start shall we.

If you are using QuickPwn to try to unlock that could be your issue as quite a few people have problems with Quickpwn unlocking.

Firstly restore the latest firmware using iTunes to get it back to how it should be "out of the box", downgrading your baseband is not required for the 1st Gen iPhone as all the firmwares can be unlocked no problem.

If you want to try again with Quickpwn make sure you get the latest version from here

Or if you have had enough of Quickpwn use Winpwn (or Pwnage Tool if you have a Mac) from the links on the above page and follow the instructions.

There really is no reason why the unlock shouldnt be working on a 1st Gen iPhone even if its from the States, its only the 3G where the latest firmware cant be unlocked.

I have been using Quickpwn, and for the record im on Vista.
Cheers hutch i will give it a try when i get home from work tonight.

swifty2606 · 09-03-2009, 8:28 PM

Went throught the very lenghty process of winpwn 2.5.....
no different, still getting "no service" and "restricted network"
boooohoooooo
(Carphonewarehouse said, if i give them my iphone they will give me a 16gb 3g brand new for £35pm 18month, if mine really is dead think this is where im going saturday!)