Posts by Scoopz

Apple: SCREW YOU, BRITS ... no unlocked iPhones for you

You can buy SIM free (unlocked) iPhones in UK

When I first read the post title I thought Apple were going to STOP selling SIM Free (network unlocked) iPhones in the UK but I think you are referring to 'resellers' only with this article?

For years you have been able to walk into any Apple store in the UK and purchase a full price, completely unlocked, SIM Free, iPhone. Granted resellers may have to sell them locked to a network but is that really a big deal, just order from Apple UK online store or walk into your nearest Apple Store.

Wheels come off O2's data network

There's a temporary fix but....

I got my data working again by going to settings->general->network ->cellular data network

Change the APN for data from idata.o2.co.uk to mobile.o2.co.uk then turn 3G on and off and it should let you back online with your iPhone. It won't help with visualvoice mail or MMS (i don't recommend touching the APNS for them) but it will get you back online for email, web, etc.

WARNING - I've been told by O2 that by doing the above, I might get charged for any data going through the mobile.o2.co.uk APN as this isn't part of my unlimited iPhone tariff. I asked if they were being serious, one APN is down and they'll charge me if I use another working one but he said I *might* get charged.

Scoopz