Official iPhone Thread (iOS 6.1.4 Available - iPhone 5S or 6?)

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Originally Posted by Edh63

People that are having issues may consider this. The first series of iPhone4's that came out started with a serial number of 80125xxxxxx. This first run had issues that had "25" in the number. The second run begins with 80127xxxxxx. The "27" being the identifier in the second series.

My sister-in-law mentioned that Apple told her the first series (25) had issues and she is going to get it replaced with the second series. Maybe those that are having buggy problems may want to check into this.

Go to your settings > general > about > serial number. Look to see if your phone is a "25" or "27".

Incorrect. The first wave of phones started on the 23 week. It is now up to the 30's. ALL iPhone 4's have the issue. There are no fixes for it unless apple does a silent fix. If that is the case, you would need something much more current than 27.

There is no first or second series. There are phones made in different weeks.

[Edh63]

Originally Posted by phlydude

Correction - mine is 850236xxxxx

So mine is a "23" but the 2nd # is a 5 and not a 0 - I think the serial number things is speculation at this point and doesn't hold up...do the 32GB and 16GB have different series?

My sister-in-law's has 80125 and is a 32GIG. Mine has 80127 and is a 16GIG. She purchased hers when they first hit the ground. I purchased mine last week.

[brettallica]

I wonder if the serial number coding is somehow tied to the region in which it was distributed/sold. My number is much "higher" than the ones being mentioned in this thread.

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Originally Posted by brettallica

I wonder if the serial number coding is somehow tied to the region in which it was distributed/sold. My number is much "higher" than the ones being mentioned in this thread.

No. Higher number means it's a newer phone.

First two digits = factory
Fourth and fifth digits = week made

[jbute2k2]

Alright moving overseas want to take my iPhone 4 with. Would buying a skype monthly deal and downloading the app work as phone for me so long as I have wifi access?

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Originally Posted by jbute2k2

Alright moving overseas want to take my iPhone 4 with. Would buying a skype monthly deal and downloading the app work as phone for me so long as I have wifi access?

Yes however it's not going to be nearly as reliable.

[repete66211]

Originally Posted by jbute2k2

Alright moving overseas want to take my iPhone 4 with. Would buying a skype monthly deal and downloading the app work as phone for me so long as I have wifi access?

A buddy of mine is an airline pilot in China. He has a different SIM for every city he stays in so obviously his phone is unlocked/jailbroken. He started with Skype but it didn't really work out so he now uses some VOIP app. I don't know what it is but he pays fractions of a penny per minute. When calls me it comes in as a local number that I can also call him on. I'll see if I can get the scoop for you.

[jbute2k2]

Originally Posted by repete66211

A buddy of mine is an airline pilot in China. He has a different SIM for every city he stays in so obviously his phone is unlocked/jailbroken. He started with Skype but it didn't really work out so he now uses some VOIP app. I don't know what it is but he pays fractions of a penny per minute. When calls me it comes in as a local number that I can also call him on. I'll see if I can get the scoop for you.

Thanks I really appreciate it. PM me know if you find anything out.
Any other suggestions for calling people back in states?

[brettallica]

Here's something I've encountered recently with my iPhone that is a bit puzzling. This is for the network techs. I'm a bit of a tech myself, but this one is beyond me...

So I've got a couple different speed test applications on my iPhone, which I use at various times to test 3G and Wi-Fi data rates. For some reason, the "test results" ALWAYS show that the 3G connection has greater bandwidth availably both up and down than my home network. Now, I do have basic DSL, which was recently upgraded to 1.5Mbps-3.0Mbps, so I'm not trying to say I've got some kind of awesome Internet or anything. It is the fastest available DSL in my area as of right now, though. Any time I run the test at home on my Wi-Fi, I get ~2.4ish on my down, which is pretty good considering my plan. When I'm doing the test under 3G, it is pretty much always at 2.4 or 2.5; basically it always reports back as the same or better than my DSL Wi-Fi.

That in and of itself is not what's most puzzling to me. What gets me is how even though the 3G results always come back as faster than my home DSL connection, when I'm surfing from my iPhone at home via DSL, it is undoubtedly faster than when I'm on a 3G connection.

The conundrum/enigma is like so: why is my 3G up/down test reporting as faster, yet it doesn't perform anywhere near as well as the DSL, which reports as slower?

[Blu-Curry]

I never wanted a cell phone with today's internet and a home phone, but as i'm going to University and driving places, i think it's time... and to celebrate that, i shall get an iPhone 4! Yay! lol

[LeAnn]

Yay!!!

[BStecke]

Is anybody else hooked on Angry Birds? I can't stop playing! Best dollar I've spent in who knows how long.

[perdition]

Its pretty fun, but plants vs zombies is waaaay more addicting.

[SonOfArathorn]

Originally Posted by BStecke

Is anybody else hooked on Angry Birds? I can't stop playing! Best dollar I've spent in who knows how long.

Beat it awhile ago, they need to do more updates and especially the graphics for retina display. It was fun though, for sure. Been playing street fighter 4 a ton, amazing port.

[bandit29]

Originally Posted by BStecke

Is anybody else hooked on Angry Birds? I can't stop playing! Best dollar I've spent in who knows how long.

No but my wife is. I have it on my ipod touch..she plays that game for hours it seems..

Ordered my iphone4 last week..7-14 days to ship

[wonkavision]

Originally Posted by BStecke

Is anybody else hooked on Angry Birds? I can't stop playing! Best dollar I've spent in who knows how long.

Can't get into it.
I am totally and completely addicted to Hungry Shark. Need to find that crab.

[SonOfArathorn]

Been playing NOVA, incredible first person shooter, retina optimized graphics and very good control scheme make it a must play.

[phlydude]

Originally Posted by BStecke

Is anybody else hooked on Angry Birds? I can't stop playing! Best dollar I've spent in who knows how long.

that is a really good game - it drove my wife and dogs nuts for a while there

[repete66211]

I received my free case yesterday. Went with the Griffin Reveal Etch. I'm digging it. Easy to slip the iPhone in, but it's nice and snug. The bumper part is a soft rubber that doesn't interfere with button/attachment functionality. The back has a semi-shiny carbon-fiber weave pattern. It looks to provide good protection without sacrificing the sleek design of the iPhone. I'm glad I went with this over the bumper.

[SS0 CLEAN]

ok so seeing as there's a jailbreak for the iphone4, now im ready to get one. but, i read there might be an iphone 5 coming out next yr (supposedly same phone but reworked antenna). Seeing as im a lefty, should i wait for it or has the dropped call problem gone down alot?