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[iPhone]: how do I change between iPhones?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by UTweezer, Oct 30, 2007.

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  1. UTweezer

    UTweezer Member

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    So I am currently using a 4gb iPhone. My girlfriend got me an 8GB for my bday. Does anyone know how to switch iphones? Through iTunes I assume?

    thanks!
     
    #1 UTweezer, Oct 30, 2007
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    alt + F4
     
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  3. raw10628

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    delete
     
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  4. DonnyMost

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    email someone at apple

    i bet they could tell you

    (for real)
     
    #4 DonnyMost, Oct 30, 2007
  5. the futants

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    I would assume you could just do it the same way you set up your original iPhone: through iTunes. Just plug it in and iTunes should recognize a new phone and ask you if you want to activate a new account (or update an already-existing account).
    Good luck.
     
    #5 the futants, Oct 30, 2007
  6. bladeage

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    what are you going to do with your 4gig?
     
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    Is your 4 gig unlocked?
     
    #8 Yaozer, Oct 30, 2007
  9. VesceySux

    VesceySux World Champion Lurker
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    BTW, if you want to hack your iPhone/iPod Touch, AppSnapp is a breeze to use. NES emulator ftw!
     
    #9 VesceySux, Oct 30, 2007
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    First thing's first, though, you have to give me your 4 GIG
     
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  11. MykTek

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    take you sim card and put it in the new iphone, sync it w/ iphones and change the information for your phone... put new sim card in 4gb and have her activate itlike normal.... coworker did it a few weeks ago
     
    #11 MykTek, Oct 31, 2007
  12. geeimsobored

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    And when they update the firmware, you'll get hosed. I already saw it happen to someone.

    Apple is being a real prick about 3rd party software. Please don't pull a Sony. PSP is a lot worse thanks to Sony's dumbass moves.
     
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    and then they will get unbricked and get a new hack,,, the cycle continues.
     
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  14. Mr. Brightside

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    It is possible for an Iphone owner to not update their firmware?
     
    #14 Mr. Brightside, Oct 31, 2007
  15. UTweezer

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    so basically just switch out simcards. So I put the new simcard from the 8GB into the 4gb and the old simcard from the 4gb into the 8gb?

    Will the 4gb be able to re-activated by anymore (future buyer).

    btw what do you mean by sync w/iphones? through iTunes?
     
    #15 UTweezer, Oct 31, 2007
  16. VesceySux

    VesceySux World Champion Lurker
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    Yes. iTunes asks you first. However, in keeping with its newfound reputation as "toolbag corporation extraordinaire", it is possible that Apple could start forcing firmware changes.

    I guarantee you, the iPhone hacking community will be EXTREMELY careful about upgrading to the next firmware when it comes out. The effect of 1.0.2 --> 1.1.1 has everyone on edge now.
     
    #16 VesceySux, Oct 31, 2007
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