Legally unlock iPhone 3G

Hi,
I'd like to know if there's a way to buy an unlocke iphone legally in order to use it in Brazil. I've heard that if we pay an extra fee we can buy it in an Apple store, is it true?
Can I ask an american friend of mine to buy it and then have it transfered to my name?

You can't buy a US phone for use in Brazil. The iPhone is coming soon to your country - http://www.apple.com/br/iphone/ - you just need to be patient for a little longer.

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    How can I get a legally unlocked iPhone 3G in US? Where, How, And what is the total price. Thanks!

    As has been stated, you cannot purchase an unlocked iPhone in the US. This kbase article indicates whether iPhones sold in particular countries are carrier-locked (in some cases, you can contact the carrier for unlocking).
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937

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    Please forgive me if this has been covered before, as I am a totally newbie in this area.
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    Thank you.

    Legally unlocked iPhones have to be updated in the country where they were purchased to guarantee they are not relocked...Every country has their own iTunes -- When you connect to iTunes in the US you are connecting with a US ISP address on your computer. You would have a completely different ISP code in a different country.
    Wait to update and see what others are finding before you attempt to update in the US. It is completely within Apple's right to relock phones used within the USA.
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  • Need advice if i should upgrade my legally unlocked iphone 3G

    Hi,
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    I live in Malta and using it in Malta.
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    This link provides where the iPhone 3G can be purchased in Italy.
    http://www.apple.com/it/iphone/buy/
    This link provides the iPhone part or model numbers for the iPhone 3G sold in Italy.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937
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  • Questions regarding my legally unlocked iphone 3G

    Hi,
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    Thing is i dont know if he was authorised. And on the box, there was no name of a service provider on the picture of the iphone, usually there is at&t or something, thats why i think its legally unlocked, and the fact that when i plugged it into the computer. Itunes told me to activate it but not full activating with plans, just my itunes account and where i live

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    I bought 3 Apple unlocked iPhones in Australia.
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    First of all double check that you have got the right internet settings by going to settings-general-network-cellular data network, if you have ring your carrier to determine the fault is not from their end. if that doesnt work then my advice is to book a genius appontment at your nearest apple store. if your iphone was unlocked officially the new iphone the offer you will be officially unlocked as well (they take your details and authorise your phone to be unlocked) so when next you connect your iphone to your pc you will get that message your iphone has successfully been unlocked.

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    AT&T's enterprise data plan for the iPhone costs $45/mo.
    Sounds like you or your employer will need to contact AT&T customer support.

  • Help with legally unlocked iphone battery

    I called AT&T and cancelled the contract because i wtravelling and they unlocked my iphone 4. After the unlock, i noticed that my iphone's battery drains too fast and a 100% charge hardly lasts for 24 hours. Please I need somebody to help me in this.
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    Basic troubleshooting from the User's Guide is reset, restart, restore (first from backup then as new).  Has any of this been tried?

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    I unlocked my iphone from O2 and it now has a Vodafone payg sim in it which works fine. However - whenever I put it into airplane mode it says 'different sim inserted' and needs activating in itunes again. Any ideas how I can stop this? Matt

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  • Legal Unlock Iphone 3gs 6.15.00

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  • Activating a legally Unlock IPhone 4S

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  • How could i buy unlocked iphone 5 from usa

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  • Please Help! I have a legally unlocked white iphone 16gb. Updated to 3.0

    Today i updated my iphone to 3.0 for the new feautures. Mind you, its legally unlocked so i figured no problems. I have tmobile and was using t-zones with no problems before the update. Now i can't use the internet for some reason! ***. I really need away to get back online or else i'll just cancel my t-zones! thanks

    yes i have a legally unlocked 3G iphone i bought from a guy on ebay - i live in Australia. Had no probs with a new local sim card when i went to the UK either. The reason you cant access the internet ( i suspect) is that you havent got the correct settings .
    Go to Settings->General->Network->Cellular Data Network and enter the appropriate APN's and passwords. My carrier has different settings depending on which data plan i'm on. So if in doubt go to your carriers web support or dealer who should be able to get you going if you cannot . Cheers

  • Legal French unlocked iphone not working correctly

    I recently purchased an iphone in France and paid the €100 to have it unlocked to use in Belgium - after successfully unlocking the phone via iTunes I am having problems using the phone and sms function, some of the issues include:
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    Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks for the tip - it has helped with making phone calls but the other problems are still there - I have contacted apple and they don't know whats going on. I will have to take it up with Orange as this is a regional problem.
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  • Is my iPhone legally unlocked or not?

    i have a question ,,,i bought my iphone 4 from saudi arabia, and am using it in egypt, i bought it as a factory unlocked iphone,,,which was indeed, i used it with networks from egypt n it worked properly
    now i want to update to iOS 5.1.1 new software, and my phone use Modem Firmware 03.10.01, and i searched and i found that it would b locked if i did an update
    my serial number is 83102FNMA4T and my model is MC605AE
    i want to know if i did the update,,,is it gonna b locked or not??
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