O2 fights iPhone unlocking

[Backman]

UK websites are claiming to be able to unlock iPhones for as little as £9.99, despite warnings from Apple and O2 that tampering with the handsets could render them useless.

Interest in unlocked iPhones is growing, with Unlocking-iphone.co.uk reducing its unlocking software from £29.99 to £9.99 ahead of the device's launch on 9 November. A US-based website told Mobile it unlocked 200 iPhones last month in Europe alone.

O2 played down the threat of iPhones being unlocked from its network. A spokesperson said: 'Unlocking is very complex and very niche. People who attempt to unlock the device will risk missing out on the benefits of being with O2 and will potentially nullify their warranty.'

Apple has also warned those who unlock their handsets that they will cause 'irreparable damage' to the device's software, adding that future software updates 'will likely result in the modified iPhone becoming permanently inoperable'.

With a number of sites already offering advice on how to reactivate iPhones that have been 'bricked' by Apple's 1.1.1 upgrade, most unlocking websites are confident that they will be able to combat any attempts by the manufacturer to stop them unlocking the handsets.

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[aumz]

Why would you unlock it anyway. Firstly you have a contract to enter into which is £420 (assuming 12 mths contract) , then the phone £270 and then £10 to unlock it, total cost £700 for an unlocked iphone.

Bargain until there is a new update that bricks it up again and not to mention when you have a problem with it after a few months....oh dear sir seems you have voided your warranty..congratulations you know own the most expensive paper weight in the world.


sorry my bad...seems i misread a few things no contract if you do not want it, just £270 for the phone to unlock and then try on another network..but still a void warranty