iPhone 4

Mixed Statistics For iPhone 4

Guest Author ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

It's no secret that the iPhone 4 has been selling better than hotcakes. As of today, it will be 3 weeks shipping time on Apple's online store. With the web publicized "issues" surrounding its release, some hard data (as Steve Jobs would call it), has been released courtesy of Change Wave Research. So lets take a look, shall we?

72% of iPhone 4 owners say they are Very Satisfied, while another 21% stated they were Somewhat Satisfied. For the mathematically challenged, that's 93% giving a favorable rating of the new iDevice. How does this compare to the 3GS you ask? Well, 82% went with Very Satisfied, while 17% said Somewhat Satisfied, totaling a 99% favorable opinion. On the cuff you could say that the iPhone 4 fell a bit short, however it's pretty tough to go anywhere but down from 99%.

How to Unlock iPhone 4 iOS 4.0.1 with UltraSn0w

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated August 22, 2010

This guide and tutorial will show you how to unlock your iPhone 4 running iOS 4.0.1 using UltraSnow 1.0-1. This method will not only work with the iPhone 4 but also with older models. UltraSnow 1.0-1 will unlock:

The iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4 Basebands 01.59.00, 04.26.08, 05.11.07, 05.12.01 and 05.13.04

Note that UltraSn0w will work no matter what your iPhone model number is.

In order for UltraSn0w to work, your iPhone must be activated. If it isn't, follow these instructions to activate your iPhone without the original SIM card.

Step 1: Jailbreak your iPhone using JailbreakMe.

Step 2: Go to Cydia and search for UltraSn0w. If it's not there, you might have to add the following repo: repo666.ultrasn0w.com

Step 3: Install UltraSn0w.

Step 4: Reboot your iPhone.

Done! Your iPhone should be unlocked. You can now pop in any SIM card. If you unlocked an iPhone 4, you might have to trim the new SIM so it fits in the tray.

Because the iPhone doesn't support T-Mobile's 3G frequencies, T-Mobile users in the US should turn off 3G in Settings > General > Network.

UltraSn0w Unlock for iPhone 4 iOS 4.0.1

Sébastien Page ∙ August 3, 2010

After a long expectation, the Dev Team just released an updated version of UltraSn0w that will unlock the iPhone 4 as well as the iPhone 3G and 3GS running iOS 4.0.1.

After the JailbreakMe jailbreak released this weekend, the UltraSn0w 1.0-1 carrier unlock is the cherry on top. It is compatible with the iPhone 4 baseband 01.59.00 and the iPhone 3G/3GS basebands 04.26.08, 05.11.07, 05.12.01 and 05.13.04.

You should see UltraSn0w in Cydia under the repo666.ultrasn0w.com repo.

Good job, Dev Team! Good job.

[Dev Team Blog]

iPhone 4 Unlock Delayed

Sébastien Page ∙ August 1, 2010

While there is now a jailbreak for iOS 4 and an unlock for the iPhone 3G and 3GS, there is still no unlock for the iPhone 4. In a tweet sent earlier today, MuscleNerd said the Dev Team will push back the release of the iPhone 4 unlock for a short period, just the time for them to test it out a little bit more.

If I had a guess, I'd say the iPhone 4 unlock will come in the next few days, so don't go anywhere, I'll keep you posted!

Apple Removes Rival Smartphone Antenna Videos From Its Website

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 29, 2016

TechCrunch reports that Apple removed every video showing rival smartphones losing antenna signal from its US website.

As you can see on this page, the videos are nowhere to be found. Instead, the page now only shows the overview of the antenna design and test labs. A search of Apple’s website brings up a few of the landing pages where the videos used to be — here’s the Droid X one, for example — but now those just redirect to the antenna design page as well. Odd.

What's interesting is that the videos were not removed from the Canadian website or from Apple's YouTube channel, even though they are now a little header to find there.

So why were these videos removed from Apple's website? Your guess is as good as mine but one can easily imagine Apple may have received legal threats from RIM, HTC, Samsung, Motorola, and Nokia who weren't probably very happy to see their handsets associated with Apple's negative press.

Last month, RIM, Nokia, and HTC responded to Apple's claim that every smartphone suffers from antenna attenuation by pretty much saying Apple is trying to bring every smartphone maker down with them. I can see why they'd be pissed at Apple.

What's your take on it? Why do you think the videos are down in the US but not in other parts of the world? What's going on here?

The Banned iPhone 4 Outtakes

Sébastien Page ∙ July 29, 2010

I really can't get enough of these videos. After the banned iPhone 4 promo video, the banned iPhone 4 antenna video, and the banned iPad promo video, here are the outtakes. These guys are on a roll. Hopefully they don't lose their cool.

[Thanks John for the tip]

Canada to Get Unlocked iPhone 4 Starting at $637

Sébastien Page ∙ July 26, 2010

BGR reports today that unlocked iPhone 4s will be available for purchase in Canada when the device launches there this friday.

According to CBC news, pricing for the unlocked version of the iPhone 4 will start at $659 — for the lower capacity 16 GB version — and climb up to $779 for the 32 GB version.

These prices are in Canadian dollars. The conversion in US dollars is $637 for the 16 GB version and $753 for the 32 GB version

When I think my iPhone 4 cost me $742.69, it hurts to realize I could have had an officially unlocked iPhone for just about $10 more...

iPhone 4 to Launch in 17 More Countries

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated July 6, 2017

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 4 in 17 more countries on Friday.

Apple's iPhone 4 will be available in 17 more countries this Friday, July 30. iPhone 4 features FaceTime, which makes video calling as easy as one tap, Apple's new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in stunning text, images and video, and a beautiful all-new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world.

The white iPhone 4 has been delayed until "later this year" and there is still a shortage of black iPhones in stores so I wonder how they're going be able to fulfill the demand. Additionally, iPad screen manufacturer LG said even though it’s currently running at full capacity, the company won’t be able to meet Apple’s demand. That sure is a nice problem to have.

iPhone 4 Jailbreak and Unlock to Be Released at the Same Time

Sébastien Page ∙ July 23, 2010

In a tweet sent today, MuscleNerd confirmed that the iPhone 4 unlock is ready now but it will only be released whenever the Spirit jailbreak is done, debugged and packaged.

A little earlier, PlanetBeing had sent a similar tweet stating that "we're gonna be able to give you an unlock with the jailbreak".

At this point, there is no doubt all the Dev Team is waiting for is Comex to finish up the work on Spirit, which release should be imminent.

There's been a lot of waiting for the jailbreak and unlock but it seems there is light at the end of the tunnel. The Dev Team obviously doesn't make us wait on purpose. They simply want to make sure the finished product will be bug free and stable.

Go Dev Team!

Saurik Teases Us With His Jailbroken iPhone 4

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 23, 2016

The guys over at Make It Work were lucky enough to sit down with Saurik, the developer of Cydia, for a few minutes and talk to him about the current iPhone 4 jailbreak situation.

Saurik confirmed that an iPhone 4 jailbreak will be released in the near future, and that Comex, MuscleNerd, and PlanetBeing are working hard on it.

Getting Saurik on video is a pretty rare event so I suggest you check it out.

[ModMyI]

How to Get Your iPhone Case Refunded

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 23, 2016

If you purchased a Bumper from Apple or AT&T, you can get it refunded. This is part of a move aimed at appeasing angry iPhone 4 owners who are having reception issues with their iPhones.

How to Get Your iPhone Bumper Refunded

If you bought your Bumper by Credit Card, you should have already received a refund. Apple notes it may take one full billing cycle for the refund to appear on your banking statement. If you want to check for yourself, you can always check the status of your refund here.

If you bought your Bumper by cash, check, or gift card at an Apple Store, return to the Apple Store with your receipt by September 30th to get your refund. If like me you don't keep receipts, I suppose that showing them your Bumper case might be good enough to get a refund, but don't quote me on that.

If you bought your Bumper from the online Apple Store with a gift card, Apple will automatically mail you a new gift card for the total amount of the refund.

If you bought your Bumper from AT&T, fill out this form and mail it to Apple by September 30th. They will process your refund as soon as they receive your claim.

Note that only Bumpers will be refunded. If you bought a third-party case, you are not eligible for a refund. However if that's the case, you are eligible for a free Bumper and here is how to get it.

How to Get Your Free iPhone 4 Case

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated July 24, 2016

Those of you who purchased an iPhone 4 can claim your free case now. Following last week conference, Apple decided to give away free cases to every iPhone 4 owner to fix the antenna "non-problem"...

How to Get Your Free iPhone 4 Case

Step 1: Download the iPhone Case Program app from the App Store.

Step 2: Launch the app and login with your iTunes credentials.

Step 3: Select the case of your choice.

Step 4: Wait 3-4 weeks to receive your case.

I just ordered a black Bumper. There isn't much selection and I assume shipping time will go up and up as you wait, so hurry up!