IPhone 3G S in Hong Kong

Did you folks know that the iPhone 3G S in Hong Kong is an unlocked phone? I had no idea! I wonder how someone in the U.S. can buy an iPhone 3G S from Hong Kong. I'd love to use my T-Mobile prepaid SIM card on an unlocked iPhone.

But do you know using A-GPS requires data streaming? Especially Google Map requires a constant Internet connection. You can go purchase $99 Tom Tom or Navigon Map but again A-GPS requires some data to be transfered back/forth between the server to lock the satellites in order to locate your phone's position. The GPS position program in iPhone integrates WiFi, Cell Tower, and Internet Protocol to speed up the satellite log in process. You cannot limit the method to use for the A-GPS in iPhone.
If you accidentally select Safari, Stock, Temperature, and any apps that requires Internet connection, then you will be charged by the data plan without clarification like those in Symbian OS. You can't turn off the data transfer unless you are roaming.
So I suggest you don't try to be smart when using iPhone 3GS. It's basically a computer that has to be connected to the Internet to survive in order to get the most from the device. iPhone is not just a phone but a mobile communication computer.
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How do I obtain service for my iPhone?
The iPhone support site has troubleshooting articles to help you solve your iPhone issue on your own. If you have reviewed those articles and still need service for an iPhone you purchased from Apple, an Apple Premium Reseller, 3 Hong Kong, 1O1O, one2free, or China Mobile, contact Apple. If you purchased your iPhone from another carrier in Hong Kong, contact your carrier.
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How long will my iPhone service take?
For details regarding how long your iPhone service will take, please contact one of the following, depending on the place of purchase:
Purchased from Apple, contact Apple Technical Support or take your iPhone to an iPhone Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store;
Purchased from an Apple Premium Reseller, take your iPhone to an iPhone Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store;
Purchased from 3 Hong Kong, 1O1O, one2free, or China Mobile, take your iPhone to an iPhone Authorized Service Provider;
Purchased from a Hong Kong carrier other than one of those above, contact your carrier.
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Is the iPhone 5 available at Hong Kong apple Retail Shop this September 28, 2012

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This is a user support forum. No one here could possibly know.

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I have just had an extremely unhelpful experience with Apple Store/Support, and am wondering if anyone has tips on how to get my iPhone repaired quicker. I live in Hong Kong, so this is probably only of interest to community members here.
My iPhone broke down over the weekend. Half an hour or so ago, I visited the Apple Store in IFC Mall, and discovered it is now a requirement to make an online booking to seek help from the Genius Bar. Luckily, an available member of staff did try to assist me. So far so good. After tinkering with my phone for a while, he concluded that I needed to have my phone inspected and, for that, I would need to make an online booking. So I went back to my office and tried to book, only to find that "there are no available appointments". I called the store, and discover that it is only possible to book for today and tomorrow. The person on the phone tells me that I can try to book again later. Bear in mind it is only 10am-ish here in Hong Kong, and bookings for the next 48 (working) hours are already full. I do not want to risk waiting till tomorrow and discovering that, again, bookings are full. The guy suggests that I try another store. I am not keen as I work literally upstairs from the IFC Mall store and the others are far less convenient. Reluctantly, I try to book elsewhere, but there are also no available appoitments at the other 2 Apple Stores either. There are a small number of authorised support service providers dotted around Hong Kong, but none are terribly convenient, plus I prefer to do this via the Apple Store if at all possible - and preferably downstairs at the IFC Mall store so that drop-off and eventual pick-up can be easily done while at work.
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Greetings Gurus,
I just started a 3-week international tour with my iphone 4. I'm in Hong Kong, then Singapore, then Amsterdam. My iphone 4 died last night. It just cycles between the boot-up apple and the "slide to open" screen about every 2 seconds until the battery runs down. It does not respond to screen touch input at all, even when the slider is visible. I was hoping that letting it totally discharge would reset it but applying power just starts the same cycle again.
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I just bought a new unlocked iphone 5s from apple store and i was wondering if it would work in hong kong. I am going down there for 6 months and i would like to use my phone down there...
I don't care if LTE doesn't work as long as I can get internet on it and that i can use it to text and call people...

Since it is an unlocked phone, it should work. Again, the warranty is only valid in Canada, and you understand it may not support all bands. Otherwise you should be alright. It is probably better to activate it in Canada before you leave.

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I bought iphone 5 in Hong Kong for 7 or 8 months but the turn of button doesnt work.I want to to apple store in Cambridge in boston today. The guy over said iPhone in Hong Kong and united states are diffierent. Then he say he can't repair it and ask me to reture that phone back to Hong Kong. How can I go to Hong Kong and change it? That's not fun at not. I think apple company is the same but why has to said the phone is different for Asia.

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First make sure you are searching the name correctly.
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