USED APPLE iPhone (2G) 4 GB, AS-IS

Looks brand new

Unlocked and jailbroke

 

 

Please read through this entire listing before bidding!! My goal is a smooth transaction with your complete satisfaction. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me before the end of the auction.

 

This phone is unlocked and jailbroke.  You can use any GSM with this phone.

 

Please also look through the FAQ section below before asking your questions.

 

I am an experienced e-bayer (and iPhone techie) and plan to provide support even after the sale is over. My feedback should speak for itself in this regard!!

 

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If your address isn't/can't be confirmed with Paypal,

I can't be held responsible if item doesn't reach you: win at your own risk!

 

If you live outside the US, Canada, or EU, please contact me before you bid! Shipping charges to your destination may be quite high.

I don't want you to be surprised after you've won the auction.

 

 

 

 

Apple firmware - 1.1.4 or 2.02!!

NO CONTRACT NEEDED!

WORKS WORLDWIDE!

 

For coverage in your area/country see below:

Arab World - List of Providers with Coverage Maps

Europe - List of Providers with Coverage Maps

North and South America - List of Providers with Coverage Maps

All other areas - List of Providers with Coverage Maps

 

 

 

 

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

 

You are bidding on a used Apple iPhone. This phone is 100% functional and guaranteed against DOA.

 

Included in this Auction:

 

·      iPhone

·      Dock

·      IPhone headphones w/built-in microphone

·      USB charging/sync cable

·      Wall AC charger (original iPhone)

·      SIM Card included but will be deactivated

·      Original Apple Packaging

 

Everything you need to use this phone is included out of the box!! Just provide a GSM compatible service and you will be up and running.

 

Cosmetically this phone looks brand new.  It has been very gently used.  The display and screen is perfect.

 

Functionally this is a completely working unit, 100% tested with some extra goodies installed (see details below). Overall this is a good deal for someone who wants to get all the iPhone's functionality without breaking the bank!

 

The phone has been software "unlocked", so the phone can be used with a GSM carrier of your choice (Cingular/AT&T, T-Mobile, Fido, Rogers, O2, Orange, Vodaphone, etc. virtually any GSM carrier in the world!) If you are new to unlocking, see below for important considerations.

 

The unit also comes with the Installer application pre-installed. This means you can tap into the ever-expanding world of 3-rd party programs, utilities, and games by installing them directly from your iPhone. Additional language support can be added via the 3-rd party installer. See below for the list of additionally installed software.

 

 

 

2.0.2 or 1.1.4??

 

Recently the new firmware version (2.0.2) was released. If you would like 2.0.2 can be installed instead of the "default" 1.1.4 before your phone ships. Please read on for important details.

 

There isn't anything quite like getting your hands on the new technology. With 2.0.2 there is new functionality added and some old bugs squished. There is support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, MobileMe Support, Better Email Management, Contacts Search, Email Attachment Support, Scientific Calculator, and, of course, the new AppStore that lets you install 3rd party applications "the official way"... However it's not all positive. If you are planning on using 3rd party applications under 1.1.4. (such as the ones installed by default on the phone sold on this auction), you will discover that most of them are not (or are not yet) available for 2.0. So I choose not to install 2.0.2 "by default". If you would like 2.0.2 installed before the phone ships, I will be happy to oblige. Please note that due to reasons named above, if 2.0.2 is installed, no 3rd party applications will be added. The 2.0.2 iPhone WILL still be unlocked and will allow installations of 2.0.2-compatible 3rd party applications. You can install those through AppStore (Apple iTunes Store account required) or through Cydia (3rd party App Installer) on your own. Please contact me if you have any specific questions about the new firmware version 2.0.2.

 

 

 

3-rd Party Applications:

 

For demonstration purposes a small sampling of free/demo 3-rd party applications was installed on the phone as well, including

 

games:

 

·     Texas Hold-em

·     Domino

·     iSolitaire

·     aMaze! (Similar to Labyrinth)

·     Mahjong

·     iPhysics

·     Pool

·     Tetris

 

utilities:

 

·     Books (eBook reader)

·     Converter (Extensive unit converter, includes currencies)

·     MxTube (Allows you to download YouTube movies)

·     MobileChat (adds support for AIM/MSN/ICQ)

·     SwirlyMMS (adds MMS support)

·     SummerBoard (Springboard and Themes modification tool)

·     Terminal (Advanced users can run Mac Terminal on their phone!)

 

emulators:

 

·     NES

·     Sega Genesis

·     Gameboy Advance

·     PSX

 

Any/all of these can be removed from the phone prior to shipping at winning bidder's request. If you wish some other application/utility installed prior to shipping, chances are good this can be done without delaying shipment of your item. Please inquire upon winning the phone!

 

Note: Generally speaking 3-rd party developers "know what they are doing" therefore providing reasonably reliable and well-tested software. However, all of the above software is included on "as-is" basis. If you are having trouble with any of the included applications, seek help from their respective developer teams.

 

 

 

All the functions of the phone have been tested and found to be working:

 

·     Phone - 100%

·     SMS - 100%

·     Wi-Fi - 100%

·     Edge - 100%

·     Bluetooth - 100%

·     Internet+Safari - 100%

·     Google Maps + New Location Triangulation (GPS-like) feature - 100%

·     iPod+iTunes - 100%

·     YouTube - 100%

·      Email - 100%

 

 

A few facts about UNLOCKING:

 

The unlocking used here doesn't adversely affect the functions of the phone. All features have been tested and found 100% working (including YouTube, Safari, and Google Maps) Please note: visual voicemail is only available to those who have AT&T service.

 

The unlocking I use is proven to be very stable and doesn't conflict with Apple's original apps and services.

 

The unlocking (aka "software unlocking") will not require Turbo SIM or any other Sim Card modifications. You can just pop in your existing SIM Card and you are ready to use the phone with your favorite GSM carrier.

 

This unlocking doesn't involve any modifications to the phone itself (hardware-wise) and thus won't void the iPhone (hardware) warranty. If you ever wanted to change your phone back to its factory settings, all you need to do is perform a "restore" through iTunes (this however will uninstall additional language support, any 3rd party apps, and likely "lock" service back to AT&T as a service provider).

 

Despite all the positives above, in order to keep your phone "unlocked" you shouldn't update iPhone firmware/software through iTunes (unless you know exactly what you are doing) because software update through iTunes will "lock" your phone back to AT&T as a service provider.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Q: Do you ship outside the US?

A: Absolutely. However, if your country isn't mentioned among the countries I ship to, please contact me to find out if I can and how much it will cost.

 

Q: What is GSM technology and what does it mean to me?

A: GSM technology is nothing new (anywhere except the U.S.) The technology is an alternative to CDMA technology used by such companies as Alltel, Cellcom, Cellular South, Cricket Communications, MetroPCS, Sprint PCS, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless. It's estimated that 82% of the global mobile market uses GSM. It's used by over 2 billion people across more than 212 countries and territories. It enables subscribers to use their phones in many parts of the world.

The ubiquity of the GSM standard has been advantageous to both consumers (who benefit from the ability to roam and switch carriers without switching phones) and also to network operators (who can choose equipment from any of the many vendors implementing GSM). GSM also pioneered a low-cost alternative to voice calls, the Short message service (SMS, also called "text messaging"), which is now supported on other mobile standards as well <data quoted from wikipedia>

What this means to you is that you can use a GSM phone (provided it works on your destination's frequencies) around the world. Also, you are not limited to "plans" and can buy "pay-as-you-go" services (read one of the Q/A below.)

 

Q: Will the phone work in my city/country?

A: If you can get a GSM service in your area, iPhone will work for you. For a complete list of GSM providers and their service area maps please select your country when you visit this page:

 

http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/index.shtml

 

Q: How do I get mobile service in the U.S. if there is no contract involved? What are my choices when it comes to service providers?

A: There is a big difference between a "service contract" and a "service plan". Contract is when you sign up for a particular plan that you can't get out of, upgrade/downgrade for a period of time (usually 1 or 2 years). If you do, you get penalized. This is how U.S. mobile providers have worked for years. A "hot" phone comes out - people get "hooked" with a contract. So being on a contract is different form just being on a "plan". Plan you can upgrade, downgrade or get off of at any time as you please. This is all good news. The catch is that iPhone uses the "new" GSM mobile technology. This technology has been around in the rest of the world for over a decade now, but is new (though growing) thing in the U.S. For now, this narrows down your choice of providers. Many big companies such as Verizon and Sprint use a different technology (called "CDMA") that is not compatible with the iPhone. You can't use their service with the iPhone. The two major GSM providers in the U.S. are T-Mobile and AT&T. But if you have an UNLOCKED phone, even if you go with one of the two, your options are much better. You can sign up for the minimum plan if it works for you. All you need to get from them is a small plastic card (so called "SIM-card") that will assign you a phone number and "tie" you to the service provider. It gets better. You are not limited to "plans". If you don't want a monthly charge, you can get a "pay as you go" plan. Under such plans (this is how it's done almost everywhere else but the U.S.) you will be charged per minute and at a higher rate (say, 10 cents a minute), but, if it suits your calling pattern, you may save yourself a pretty chunk of cash. Visit:

 

www.myrateplan.com/wireless_plans/

 

and plug in your ZIP. Then select between single, family, or pay-as-you-go plans. It will bring up all of your choices. When you click on service provider logo, there will be a table with the rates and plan specifics. Make sure it says "GSM" (not "CDMA") in the "digital network" row of the table.

 

Q: Will I have to get a "data plan" in order to be able to use my iPhone?

A: The answer is "no". You can use the phone on any GSM plan. That said, in North America "data plan" may be something worth considering when you are buying a "smart" phone. The key question here is "are you planning to take advantage of data services available through the Edge technology?" Just like a laptop, iPhone will use the Wi-Fi technology whenever it's available (like "hot-spots" at Starbucks or your home or office wireless network). While using Wi-Fi you don't have to worry about paying anything extra to your mobile provider. However, if you want to use internet/email/youtube (or anything else on the iPhone that requires internet access) while out of a Wi-Fi network, the phone will take advantage of the Edge technology. There is a special indicator next to the service provider logo up on top of the iPhone screen that lets you know if your phone is currently connected using Wi-Fi or Edge. The Edge technology is usually a bit slower than the Wi-Fi, but works okay. The deal is that w/o a data plan providers will charge you per kilobyte of data transmitted/received with your phone using Edge, since you will be using their towers. This may be okay if you use Edge occasionally. If you use it heavily, though, you are better off adding a data plan: those kilobytes add up pretty fast, trust me, especially with youtube and other data-intensive services.

 

 

 

 

Shipping:

 

 

US territories and Alaska: please write for a quote providing your ZIP.

 

International bidders:

 

    * Canada - around US$20.00-25.00

    * EU - around US$30.00-35.00

 

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