Weblog
How to activate your iPhone without paying anything...
By Seth Fogie, Jul 3, 2007 12:33 PMFirst, you do have to be an AT&T customer.
Second, you have to be able to get an iPhone.
Basically, I like the iPhone for what it is, but my Windows Mobile phone is much better - IMHO. So, after switching on June 29th 2007 from my WM device over to the iPhone as a result of an 'Upgrade' - I decided I wanted to switch back.
However, the iPhone is a neat device and I wanted to keep it around. In my case, this involves furture article ideas. Although, I could dump this on eBay and make a few hundred dollars. So, I stated that I wanted to keep the phone and get a new number on it. This was my plan - honest! I was then just going to cancel the plan, which would have cost me $175 (ouch).
However, AT&T never reset my iPhone. So, it was handed to be in an activated state - normally, new iPhones are locked until you purchase a plan via the iTunes sync.
In other words, there is a loophole through which you can obtain an activated iPhone that has no cell plan. So, what can you do with this?
Well, there is a Wi-Fi connection! And iTunes will still Sync up with it! In other words, I now have a iPDA :) Granted, I would still rather have a WM PDA, but this is the 'iPhone'!
Note, you have to do this within a limited time after purchase of iPhone (30 days I believe). And you might also want to take out your SIM chip. It is located on the top of the device. Just insert a paper clip into the hole and press firmly. The SIM sleeve should pop out.
- DVD Jon has found a better way!
- http://nanocr.eu/2007/07/03/iphone-without-att
It is a bit technical at this point, but the deed has been done and you can turn any iPhone into an iPDA! No subscription needed. - Reply to this Comment
Account Sign In
View your cart