The iPhone thread - Page 40

southwell · 24-03-2009, 13:37

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Originally Posted by Russ B

I would feel ripped off paying Â£59 for an expensive contract to be honest, let alone Â£600 just for a phone.

Russ · 24-03-2009, 13:47

If it was the soon-to-be new iphone then I'd be more inclined to pay that sort of amount for a sim-free version.

But Â£600 for a handset that's almost a year old...?

haydnwalker · 24-03-2009, 13:54

I paid Â£600 for my XDA Exec but I'd never pay Â£600 again.

Stephen · 24-03-2009, 14:22

well it is about Â£400 on Payg so that price is probably about right for a sim free smart phone.

Pushkar · 25-03-2009, 07:49

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Originally Posted by Stephen

well it is about Â£400 on Payg so that price is probably about right for a sim free smart phone.

Jailbreak please!

On another note, has anyone had problems with 2.2.1 fw and Wifi?

punky · 25-03-2009, 08:35

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Originally Posted by TaiLZ

Jailbreak please!

On another note, has anyone had problems with 2.2.1 fw and Wifi?

I haven't. (on an 1st gen jailbroken iPhone). What probs you having?

Speaking of which...The iPhone is great for web browsing, apps, games... but is actually stunningly poor at being a phone.

I have got an old iPhone free/cheap and its almost unusable as a phone. The ringer is upto max and I can barely hear it. I have no chance in my pocket or another room. Someone said use a louder custom ringtone. I have, it hasn't improved much. Also if you do miss a call or text, it doesn't signal you. So you have to keep checking your phone. That's rubbish IMO.

bopdude · 25-03-2009, 08:42

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Originally Posted by punky

I haven't. (on an 1st gen jailbroken iPhone). What probs you having?

Speaking of which...The iPhone is great for web browsing, apps, games... but is actually stunningly poor at being a phone.

I have got an old iPhone free/cheap and its almost unusable as a phone. The ringer is upto max and I can barely hear it. I have no chance in my pocket or another room. Someone said use a louder custom ringtone. I have, it hasn't improved much. Also if you do miss a call or text, it doesn't signal you. So you have to keep checking your phone. That's rubbish IMO.

No problems here on the 3G, so far. Punky, I know exactly what you mean about ringtone volume, I do get one notification if I miss a text, my biggest gripe is the amount of times the phone rings ( 4 ) before it goes to voice mail ( which I use ) haven't found a solution to this yet, anyone ?

southwell · 25-03-2009, 09:11

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Originally Posted by bopdude

No problems here on the 3G, so far. Punky, I know exactly what you mean about ringtone volume, I do get one notification if I miss a text, my biggest gripe is the amount of times the phone rings ( 4 ) before it goes to voice mail ( which I use ) haven't found a solution to this yet, anyone ?

I found this: http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum...ail-32191.html I'm not sure if it applies to UK phones though....

bopdude · 25-03-2009, 09:21

Worked nicely, thanks for that

southwell · 25-03-2009, 09:43

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Originally Posted by bopdude

Worked nicely, thanks for that

Excellent.

Pushkar · 25-03-2009, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by punky

I haven't. (on an 1st gen jailbroken iPhone). What probs you having?

Speaking of which...The iPhone is great for web browsing, apps, games... but is actually stunningly poor at being a phone.

I have got an old iPhone free/cheap and its almost unusable as a phone. The ringer is upto max and I can barely hear it. I have no chance in my pocket or another room. Someone said use a louder custom ringtone. I have, it hasn't improved much. Also if you do miss a call or text, it doesn't signal you. So you have to keep checking your phone. That's rubbish IMO.

My Wifi doesn't work at all anymore, just have to use 3G for now until I pop in to the Apple store and get a replacement.

**Damien** · 25-03-2009, 11:14

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Originally Posted by punky

I haven't. (on an 1st gen jailbroken iPhone). What probs you having?

Speaking of which...The iPhone is great for web browsing, apps, games... but is actually stunningly poor at being a phone.

I have got an old iPhone free/cheap and its almost unusable as a phone. The ringer is upto max and I can barely hear it. I have no chance in my pocket or another room. Someone said use a louder custom ringtone. I have, it hasn't improved much. Also if you do miss a call or text, it doesn't signal you. So you have to keep checking your phone. That's rubbish IMO.

It got better in the 3G iPhone I found, I suspect it may be because of the better, louder, speakers.

punky · 25-03-2009, 19:29

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Originally Posted by TaiLZ

My Wifi doesn't work at all anymore, just have to use 3G for now until I pop in to the Apple store and get a replacement.

You aren't alone aparently.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/25/iphone_wifi/

haydnwalker · 25-03-2009, 19:54

My Gen1 iPhone has a similar issue - especially since the 2.2.1 upgrade, but I thought it was my signal. But it does intermittently drop back to EDGE/GPRS when wi-fi is enabled (the router is only in the next room, separated by a stud wall). I've repositioned the router with no problems, and I don't have connectivity problems on my laptop, which I use in the same place.

What do you think my chances are of getting a new iPhone? Its still (Just) within its year warranty... plus theres the whole "reasonable time" thing that you have the right to when asking for something fixed.

IE: When you buy a device (the iPhone a casing point), you could reasonably expect it to keep working once the warranty has run out and the vendor should attempt to rectify the issue providing its a reasonable time (don't expect them to do anything 2-3years down the line though...).

Pushkar · 26-03-2009, 15:06

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Originally Posted by haydnwalker

My Gen1 iPhone has a similar issue - especially since the 2.2.1 upgrade, but I thought it was my signal. But it does intermittently drop back to EDGE/GPRS when wi-fi is enabled (the router is only in the next room, separated by a stud wall). I've repositioned the router with no problems, and I don't have connectivity problems on my laptop, which I use in the same place.

What do you think my chances are of getting a new iPhone? Its still (Just) within its year warranty... plus theres the whole "reasonable time" thing that you have the right to when asking for something fixed.

IE: When you buy a device (the iPhone a casing point), you could reasonably expect it to keep working once the warranty has run out and the vendor should attempt to rectify the issue providing its a reasonable time (don't expect them to do anything 2-3years down the line though...).

If your Wifi doesn't work then book a Genius appointment and get them to look at it, if it doesn't work then they will give you a new iphone (well refurb) although if your lucky and they don't stock 2G ones anymore, they might give you a 3G which is always a reason to go in and see if they will replace!