iPhone Unlocking Dangerous
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The Dangers of Unlocking Your iPhone
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The Dangers of Unlocking Your iPhone
Summary:
Unlocking your iPhone can be risky. Make sure you're informed before taking this step.
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Since its release, Apple has sold over 5 million iPhones, with plans to sell another 12 million globally in 2008. The iPhone's popularity is expected to rise with the anticipated introduction of a 3G model for Europe.
Apple estimates that about 20% of these devices are being unlocked, allowing them to be used with any SIM card or provider. This process effectively removes network restrictions, offering advantages like cheaper calls, local SIM card use while traveling, and freedom from binding contracts.
Peter Smit explains that many unlocking solutions are available both online and offline. Each claims to be the best, but the reality is that most people attempting to unlock their iPhone lack the necessary expertise.
"When you unlock your iPhone, you risk damaging its core system. In some cases, this can permanently harm your $400 device or infect it with viruses or malware embedded in the unlocking software," Smit warns. Unfortunately, many risk-takers find themselves with an unusable 'brick.'
"Often, we can repair these phones with a new software flash, but in some cases, the damage is irreversible, and Apple does not offer warranty coverage for unlocked devices."
The takeaway is to proceed with caution if considering unlocking your iPhone. While the benefits are appealing, the potential downsides cannot be ignored. If you decide to unlock your device, ensure you use a reputable service that knows what they're doing.
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