IPhone 4 Factory Unlocked Question

I just Factory Unlocked my wife's iPhone 4 tonight from AT&T.  I think my wife plans on using her iPhone 4 on another GSM provider like T Mobile or something. After iTunes told me congratulations your iPhone is now Factory Unlocked I have a simple question.
Before I did all this I did Restore and Backup and now it is asking me if I want to Set Up as New iPhone OR Restore from iTunes Backup.
What are the pros and cons in either option?
If I restore from iTunes Backup will it restore it to AT&T or can my wife still use her iPhone 4 on T Mobile?
Or in order to use it on T Mobile do I have to Set Up as New iPhone?
I want to do the right thing.  If anyone has an answer to my question and is willing to share I would be most grateful

Thanks for the response Dave.
I looked at Apple's warranty for iPhone: http://images.apple.com/legal/warranty/docs/070808iphoneWarranty.pdf
It does say Apple may limit service to the country where it was originally purchased:
+Apple may restrict service to the country where Apple or its authorized distributors originally sold the hardware product, and provide warranty service at an Apple Retail or AASP location, where service is performed at the location, or the Apple Retail or AASP may send the product to an Apple repair service location for service+
It also says this:
+You may be responsible for shipping and handling charges if the product cannot be serviced in the country in which service is requested. If you seek service in a country that is not the country of original purchase, you will comply with all applicable export laws and regulations and be responsible for all custom duties, V.A.T. and other associated taxes and charges. Where international service is available, Apple may repair or exchange defective products and parts with comparable products and parts that comply with local standards.+
It does not specifically say that Apple won't service my iPhone here but it does provide Apple a leeway to make that decision.
I guess if Apple won't service it here, they will have to service it in Singapore.

Similar Messages

  • IPhone 4 Factory Unlock Approved by AT&T but I need a little help

    Today I contacted AT&T to get my wife's iPhone 4 Factory Unlocked (version: 4.3.5 firmware: 04.10.01) and I met all the requirements for getting it unlocked but the Tech Agent from AT&T said that in order for the Factory Unlock to be completed I would have to plug in the phone to iTunes and do a Backup & Restore to complete the process.
    I went to do this but before proceeding iTunes said that if I completed the process that the Restore would install iOS 5 on my wife's phone which she would prefer not to do if it were possible.
    I have always had a problem with iTunes.  Everytime I back it up it seems like I either loose pictures, or movies, or Apps or something and so I am hesitant to even touch iTunes let alone upgrade to iOS 5 on her phone.
    I am hoping that someone can teach me how to use iTunes properly or point me to a video series that would explain all the ins and outs of the various versions of iTunes so that I can learn it lock stock and barrel or that someone will help me understand how to complete this factory unlock effectively.
    Thanks in advance for any suggestions

    Thank you ever so much!  It worked.  iTunes congradulated me on my iPhone being Factory Unlocked!  Now it brings me to my next question.  My wife wants to use the phone on T Mobile.  If she wants to do this do I follow iTunes suggestion to "Set Up as New iPhone" or do I follow the option to "Restore from iTunes Backup"?
    I'm guessing that if I Set Up as New iPhone that she will loose all her apps and such.  But if that is what is needed so that it will work on other GSM providers then that is what I will do for her. 
    However if the Backup option will allow her to keep everything she has on the phone and still use it on any GSM network that she would like then I will do that.
    I respect your advice and follow it.  You have led me right thus far.  Thanks a Billion.

  • Hey,anyone know release date of the iphone 5 factory unlock in the us stores n thx

    hey,anyone know release date of the iphone 5 factory unlock in the us stores n thx

    No, no one here would have any way of knowing that.
    Before asking questions that have already been asked dozens of times, try a search.

  • I bought an iphone 4s factory unlocked. Can i set it up with my sim card in canada then take it out and bring the phone to iran without any problems?

    I I bought an iphone 4s factory unlocked. Can i set it up with my sim card in canada then take it out and bring the phone to iran without any problems?

    A legitimately unlocked iPhone should work with any compatible 3G GSM carrier. The iPhone, however, is considered 'restricted technology, and cannot be legally taken to Iran.

  • Hi, I recently got myself an apple iphone 5s (factory unlocked) phone from the US. However on using the same in India with Vodafone, i am facing a problem where the connectivity keeps switching to EDGE most of the time. Any solutions??

    Hi,
    I recently got myself an apple iphone 5s (factory unlocked) phone from the US. However on using the same in India with Vodafone, i am facing a problem where the connectivity keeps switching to EDGE most of the time. I have a 3G plan but most of the time it switches automatically to EDGE. Thats when i have to either switch Airplane mode - On/Off and then it acts normal. Any permanant solutions to fix this problem?

    Return the iPhone personally or via friend/relative/co-worker who is in
    the US. The warranty is valid only in the country of original purchase - the USA
    in this case. Apple will not accept international shipments for evaluation nor
    will Apple ship out of the country after repair/replacement.
    How did the iPhone from the US get to you in India? Reverse that process to
    get it back to the US so someone can take it into Apple.

  • Face time software unavailable in iphone 4 factory unlocked UAE

    face time software unavailable in iphone 4 factory unlocked  is it hardware issue or software if it is banned in uae can i get it updated in when in india
    Also when getting iphone from UAE Retailer should infrom that face time application is not updated or installed
    only after sending huge amount on Iphone one comes to know that it will not work in uae
    Also friend of mine has brought Iphone 4s it comes with facetime.
    Also after calling customer care i learnt that hardware is not installed in Iphone from UAE.
    If this is the case than one should better switch to other smart phone's with Andriod software like samsung

    thnx for prompt reply
    in future will ensure that i will not go for any apple products
    thnx a ton
    unhappy customer

  • HT1937 how to rogers iphone 4 factory unlock

    I am using iPhone 4 , my iPhone 4 is lock in Rogers Canada ,  I want to my iPhone is factory unlock , it's possible

    Contact Rogers. They are the only ones who can unlock it if it's locked to them.

  • I have a iphone 4 factory unlock can i trade in to iphone 4s factory unlocked?

    i have a iphone 4 factory unlocked now really like the iphone 4s factry unlock ican i do that? friend of mine did exchange his phone i phone 4 to 4s he said he paid $199 for the exchange

    even though i am willing to pay some cash but do you know how it might be? do i have to go apple retail storeor i can do it by calling apple?

  • I have iphone 4 factory unlock why not active 5.1.1

    i have iphone 4 factory unlock why not active 5.1.1

    How exactly did you get it unlocked? Where did you purchase the phone?

  • How to Setup and activate new iphone 5 factory unlocked

    Hi I have recently puchased new iphone 5 factory unlocked from Apple online store USA. now I am trying to setup and activate my phone on wifi in different country but I am unable to do that. My phone says
    "Activation failed"
    "Please dissconnect and insert a SIM Card in the iphone"
    Do i really need a sim to activate my phone. cant i use my phone for browsing on wifi without sim ?
    Plz help me
    Regards
    Adnan

    "Do i really need a sim to activate my phone."
    Yes.
    "cant i use my phone for browsing on wifi without sim ?"
    A new iphone will not do anything until you have activated with a carrier.

  • Does any 1 have a idea that when would Iphone 5 Factory Unlocked be available in USA?

    Does any 1 have a idea that when would Iphone 5 Factory Unlocked be available in USA? Or On Apple site?

    I bought one yesterday.  On the back, it says "A1428".

  • Im from The Bahamas and I want to purchase an iphone 5. If I were to purchase and iphone 5 FACTORY UNLOCKED, will it work where I am ???

    Im from The Bahamas and I want to purchase an iphone 5. If I were to purchase and iphone 5 FACTORY UNLOCKED, will it work where I am ???

    CHeck here for resellers in the Bahamas https://locate.apple.com/bs/en/#

  • Can't activate facetime on my iphone 4 factory unlocked (Venezuela)

    hey guys i have a iphone 4 factory unlocked and never i can use facetime because that option its not working. When i tried turn on facetime option this show me "waiting for activation" and never change... My carrier is "Movilnet" is not a official apple carrier.. Sorry for my english..! i need help! want to use my facetime option!

    Efectivamente Movilnet no envía el mensaje a Inglaterra, prueba con este link: http://www.textmagic.com/app/pages/en/pricing-coverage/send-demo-sms
    Yo activé mi iPhone 4 Movilnet con iOS 5.

  • HT4623 I have an Iphone 4s factory unlocked. I got At&t again and after updating to iOS 6.0 my iphone its not working propertly.

    I have an Iphone 4s factory unlocked. I got At&t again and after updating to iOS 6.0 my iphone its not working propertly. I dont have the carriers option nor Im able to face time using cellular data. Any suggestions!?

    Do you have an AT&T carrier file number showing? The only time you can use Facetime on AT&T cellular is if you are using one of their Shared Data plans. While they have not locked your phone, it appears their carrier file is in control of your device when you have the AT&T SIM card in there.

  • IPhone 5 factory unlocked.  version is already on sale. Thanks

    Hi, i'm from Uruguay, here there are a lot of people, how is offering the iPhone 5 factory unlocked. i want to know if is real that the factory unlocked version is already on sale. Thanks

    The officially unlocked iPhone 5 will work just fine in both Singapore & India. The only thing you won't have is LTE support, but, AFAIK there is no LTE in India anyway.

Maybe you are looking for

  • Not able to expand tool button in Acrobat 9.0

    I have implemented a plugin which contain two Tool buttons using Acrobat SDK 7.0. I created a "Flyout" using function AVToolBarNewFlyout(). I am adding those two tool buttons into this Flyout using function AVToolBarAddButton() and at last I am doing

  • Editing titles or clicking on clips causes serious error

    Problem with new mac mini (purchased two days ago), no problem on iMac (with same software install, checked with system profiler). Tried with two mac minis (replaced the just purchased one with a replacement after a discussion with a genius) Mac OS X

  • ITunes SUPER SLOW to open, especially with iPhone

    Has anyone else had some extreme problems with even opening iTunes? Each time I open it, it's a 3-4 minute affair. Even worse is if I open it by plugging in my iPhone. I get spinning beach ball for sometimes 5 minutes before it catches up with itself

  • Migration from DB2 to Oracle 10g using free tools

    Dear all, Im currently using DB2 database and wish to migrate data over to Oracle 10g express. However, i could not find any free tools or methods to migrate without using tools as i could not use tools like Oracle Migration Workbench as the migratio

  • Problems adding to database

    I'm making a chat program and I'm trying to use a database for all the users that are connected so the people chatting can see whos connected. Unfortunately, I can't get the usernaes to go into the database. I've tried the same code elsewhere and it