JamieP Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Got the new phone yesterday from the carphone warehouse, plug it in and it wont work all day, (try calling the shop cant get through) go back to the shop this morning and they tell me i need to register it online (be helpful if the w@nkers told me this yesterday) so come back home look online and it says. "iPhone 3G is activated at the place of purchase." WTF:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I thought you had to install the itunes software on your PC, then plug in the phone to activate it. Not 100% sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradoopa Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Yeah that's what I did, just registered it on the iTunes and it worked after that. Should be version 2.2 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Yeah that's what I did, just registered it on the iTunes and it worked after that. Should be version 2.2 now. Cheers ill give that a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 or if you read the manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 all sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 For a phone with so much features,,.... how is there no video camera in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 For a phone with so much features,,.... how is there no video camera in it There is an app that can do this. Cycorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 How are you finding on first impressions, think I am going to go for one when my upgrade time comes in the next month or so. The one feature I am a little worried about it the keyboard for texting, how user friendly are you finding the keyboard function...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Yeah i like it, pretty easy to use, enjoying watching my videos on youtube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 How are you finding on first impressions, think I am going to go for one when my upgrade time comes in the next month or so. The one feature I am a little worried about it the keyboard for texting, how user friendly are you finding the keyboard function...? keyboard function for texting is bloody annoying.... this phone is all about the internet and the many apps that are available, not to mention the ipod functionality inc audio and video podcasts which in itself makes the phone unique. as a phone or smartphone for business use - it is frankly, useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I love the iPod touch side of the iPhone, but the phone features are no use to me, thats why I sold it inside 2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Yeah i like it, pretty easy to use, enjoying watching my videos on youtube keyboard function for texting is bloody annoying.... this phone is all about the internet and the many apps that are available, not to mention the ipod functionality inc audio and video podcasts which in itself makes the phone unique. as a phone or smartphone for business use - it is frankly, useless Interesting, I keep on reading mixed opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I've been looking into the IPhone 3G as I fancied one, but the following put me off: :: Crap Camera Quality with apparently no auto-focus or flash :: No video capability :: Bluetooth is crap (only works properly with other Apple IPhones) :: Cant forward txt messages :: Cant send txt message to multiple users :: Cant send picture messages :: Cant delete individual txt message from a specific user as they are all merged into one :: Have to install iTunes to register/update the phone Note: Some of the above features can be added by 'jailbreaking' the phone, however this invalidates any warranty you have with Apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 basically, you expanded of what i had said earlier on, i think the 2nd post on the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I've been looking into the IPhone 3G as I fancied one, but the following put me off: :: Crap Camera Quality with apparently no auto-focus or flash :: No video capability :: Bluetooth is crap (only works properly with other Apple IPhones) :: Cant forward txt messages :: Cant send txt message to multiple users :: Cant send picture messages :: Cant delete individual txt message from a specific user as they are all merged into one :: Have to install iTunes to register/update the phone Note: Some of the above features can be added by 'jailbreaking' the phone, however this invalidates any warranty you have with Apple. To get your warranty "back", backup your phone and then do a recovery mode restore in iTunes to the current firmware version, et voila... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I've been looking into the IPhone 3G as I fancied one, but the following put me off: :: Crap Camera Quality with apparently no auto-focus or flash :: No video capability :: Bluetooth is crap (only works properly with other Apple IPhones) :: Cant forward txt messages :: Cant send txt message to multiple users :: Cant send picture messages :: Cant delete individual txt message from a specific user as they are all merged into one :: Have to install iTunes to register/update the phone Note: Some of the above features can be added by 'jailbreaking' the phone, however this invalidates any warranty you have with Apple. Without jail breaking you can send a multiple user text message (was out in firmware 2.1) Picture messages? Why bother when you can email them...? Who doesn't have email nowadays? Bluetooth people are moaning about as there is no EDR (Enhanced data rate - the bluetooth you need for stereo headphones etc) but that's just software, the hardware is inside the phone capable of doing so. JamieP, there's a thread somewhere with everyone's recommendations on apps to have a sniff at If anyone's stuck for ringtones etc I really would recommend forking out the one off fee of buying iToner from http://www.ambrosiasw.com I think the handiest thing ever is the backup facility in iTunes. The amount of friends who have lost/broken their iphone and then got a new one I've had to show how to restore it, but getting a replacement phone and within 30 minutes having it back with every text/email/setting/photo on from when it was last docked is worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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