Unlock iPhone 3G/3GS to Latest Firmware 4.0.1

Posted on Friday Sep 3, 2010

The iPhone Firmware 4.0.1 has just been released. This update has locked many iPhones again. The good news: we can unlock and jailbreak it!

All previous generations and iPhone firmware can be unlocked to, even the iPhone is new in a box. Make your iPhone SIM-lock free and feel the benefits of your unlocked iPhone.

Advantages of our unlocking service:

  • Use your iPhone on any network. Worldwide!
  • Works on any iPhone including 3GS / IOS 4
  • No hardware modification required
  • No signal loss after the iPhone unlocking

Currently firmware version 4.0.2 cannot be unlocked yet but stay tuned!

If you are in Beijing, we can go to you and unlock your iPhone while you wait. We also provide remote unlocking wherever you are in the world using Skype. We will guide you step-by-step until your iPhone is unlocked!

Our Skype username is: beijingiphonerepair

Payment can be made with PayPal once the unlock is successful.

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iTunes Error 3014 when Upgrading iPhone Firmware

Posted on Thursday Sep 2, 2010

On Windows OS:

  1. Run Notepad as Administrator
  2. Go to C:/Windows/System32/Drivers/etc/
  3. Open hosts file
  4. Add 74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com to the last line
  5. Save file
  6. Run iTunes again and run restore
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Beijing iPhone Unlock/Jailbreak Service

Posted on Wednesday Sep 1, 2010

Don’t want to risk it? Unsure of what to do? Need unlocking with your iPhone?

We offer a professional unlocking service for all iPhones. Your iPhone will be ready for any GSM network around the world.

This is for:

  • All iPhones (4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB + 2G/3G/3GS/4)
  • All Firmwares 1.0.2 / 1.1.1 / 1.1.2 / 1.1.3 / 1.1.4 / 1.1.5 / 2.0 / 2.0.1 / 2.0.2 / 2.1 / 2.2 / 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.1.2 / 3.1.3 / 4.0
  • Purchased from any location worldwide (including from AT&T)
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Customer Review of BeijingiPhoneRepair.com

Posted on Monday Aug 30, 2010

We recently fixed Chris’ water damaged iPhone. During the free standard initial diagnostic we found out the logic board was heavily oxidized by rain water which made his iPhone lifeless. After servicing the logic board, we were able to turn it on again. However, we later discovered that the LCD backlight was broken due to liquid.

iPhone and water don't mix

That made it difficult to view anything on the screen. Chris agreed for us to proceed with the LCD replacement. His iPhone is now working again and the following is his feedback about our service. Thank you Chris for this positive feedback!

When my iPhone 3G stopped working after getting caught in heavy rain last week, I took it to the Sanlitun Apple Store to it checked. It took three days just to get an appointment at the “Genius Bar.” When I finally was able to speak to a “Genius”they refused to even look at my phone because they claimed the Chinese iPhone is completely different from imported iPhones. Apple Store’s advice: go back to your country and have it fixed or buy a new phone.

On the same day I was lucky to come across BeijingiPhoneRepair online. They offered free pick up and a free diagnostic test. Hours later, they diagnosed the problem and emailed me a detailed report identifying the problem and a clear repair solution with quotation. They made every effort to save and clean damaged parts where possible, without charging for new parts. Their prices were extremely reasonable, and they even gave me a first-time customer discount, in addition to a 18-month warranty on the replaced parts. They even cleaned/replaced the small screws of my phone’s casing without being asked! My phone was repaired and delivered to me the following evening.

Their professionalism, attention to detail, honesty and friendly service are second to none that I have experienced in both the West and in Asia. I highly recommend them to anyone with an iPhone issue.  – Mr. Chris H, an expat in Beijing

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Have you bought a new iPhone 4 or iPad? If so, you will have noticed that your original SIM card will not fit. We are offering a professional service, that will cut your existing normal sized SIM card to a micro SIM so that it will fit into your iPhone 4 or iPad. Note – We do not use a pair of scissors, we have a dedicated cutting tool for this.

The process takes a few minutes and you can try it out immediately. Contact us and we will come to you and complete the cutting within minutes.

We offer this service for RMB99.00 and will include a FREE Micro SIM converter if you would like revert to its original size.

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If you have a product made by Apple, you know how fantastic and reliable they can be. That is, until something happens and you need repairs or diagnostic work performed. Some types of Apple product or Mac repair jobs are not surprising. These can include repairs such as replacing an interior battery after extended periods of continual use, or looking for iPhone repair in Beijing or anywhere in China when you have dropped your handset and need shattered glass repaired.

Apple repair in Beijing? Choose us...

You may be tempted to try and perform a Mac repair or a repair on your iPhone or iPad yourself. It may sound fairly straightforward if you look at the different websites and manuals available online. However, like many other repairs, when you actually get the machine open and start a Mac repair or trying to fix a problem with another Apple product, you may find out that you need a qualified professional who is able to perform a Mac repair or perform an iPod repair in Beijing.

Whether you are looking for Mac repair or iPhone repair in Beijing there are a few things that you need to look for. The first is experience. Because there can be differences in the parts and construction used from one generation of Apple products to the next, looking for professionals who offer Mac repair or iPhone repair in Beijing on multiple generations of products is better than someone who may only be familiar with older or newer technology.

You also want to make sure that they are able to perform the proper diagnostics before beginning your Mac repair or iPhone repair in Beijing. Many problems may seem like they will need Mac repair or iPhone repair but you may end up finding out that you might simply need to debug it or reset some of the programming. A qualified person who is able to perform Mac repair or iPhone repair should be able to complete this for you and give you the results before simply jumping to performing expensive repair work.

If it is necessary for you to have a Mac repair or iPhone repair in Beijing performed on your Apple product and replacement parts such as screens, hard drives, motherboards or batteries are required you want to make sure that they are going to be using genuine parts. The last thing you want is to find that they have been using parts that were not made by Apple or that they were not designed for your device or device generation. This can lead to additional problems and may result in any extended warranties being voided which may get expensive if another repair is needed in the future.

When searching for people who are able to perform a Mac repair or iPhone repair in Beijing, look for a company that will allow you to send the item to them. This can be very helpful if you live near Beijing around China but are not able to travel to the city easily. You should be able to send your Apple product in and have it back in a reasonable amount of time even if it is sent by mail so it can pay for you to ask about that before you send in your product to the repair shop.

We at BeijingiPhoneRepair.com gives you an alternative place to repair your Apple device in Beijing and around China.

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So your iPhone 3G is broken, and the warranty just expired?

Don’t be afraid.

Apple has a little-publicized service whereby they will fix or replace your device for US$220.

When you think about it, if your iPhone is broken down, it’s a pretty expensive device to fix any other way. Is Apple’s US$220 a lot? Sure, but if you’ve got a no hope repair, as long as you haven’t smashed the phone into pieces, you may qualify for the Apple repair which, in most cases, will be a refurb replacement–that is, indistinguishable from new.

All the conditions are here:
http://images.apple.com/legal/terms/repair/docs/070108a_iphone_OOW.pdf

Apple says:
http://www.apple.com/ca/support/iphone/service/faq/#warranty7

Now how does this compare to BeijingiPhoneRepair.com?

  • We fix it for so much less, no single part replacement goes beyond US$150.00. See latest pricing here.
  • We only use genuine and high quality iPhone parts.
  • Quick turnaround time – on off-peak period, we can fix it in 1-2 days.
  • We make sure that you get your iPhone back; not a refurbished or a replacement unit.
  • You can also trust our Western-trained, English speaking and highly qualified technicians, who are passionate about what they do.

To summarise, we provide affordable, reliable, fast and high-quality iPhone, iPod and iPad repair service in Beijing and around China. We are just an email or phone call away.

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:APPE, NYSE:APPE) is to release its newest version of iPad, iPod and iPhone 5 in the upcoming late 2010/early 2011, iLounge reported on Wednesday, citing “a highly reliable source” which is about as good as can be expected given the nature of Apple-related leaks.

DesignedbyItem's concept design for a future iPhone. (Credit: designedbyitem.com)

As late as September, Apple will release three new iPods, which are new iPod nano, iPod touch, and a small (1.7″) touchscreen replacement for the iPod shuffle, said Jeremy Horwitz, chief editor for iLounge.

There’s also continued chatter about a three-inch touchscreen that could make its way into an iPod, shaving half an inch off the diagonal of the current iPod touch.

A seven-inch-screened version of the iPad is substantially finished and will be ready for announcement either later this year or early in 2011, the report said.

Apple is also pushing up the release date of the fifth-generation iPhone to early 2011 because of the antenna issues with the iPhone 4, the report said, and the date can be as soon as January, which is “hard to believe” but “not impossible”.

source: hk.ibtimes.com

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iPod Battery Charging Tips

Posted on Sunday Aug 1, 2010

In order to get the best use out of your ipod battery it is well advised to fully charge it (called conditioning your ipod battery) prior to first using your ipod battery.

By the way there is no way that charging your battery for a super long time will add more amps to your ipod battery. That is silly. Volts and amps are set designs from the battery manufacturer.

The iPod stops charging once the battery is full. Never run your iPod battery all the way down actually the ipod will shut down before it happens. Also don’t leave your ipod battery uncharged for days on end as you could shorten your iPod battery life.

For best ipod battery life results, try not to use computer ports to charge your iPod – there may be a charging icon displayed but might not be adding much juice to your ipod battery.

iPod’s have built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion and or lithium polymer batteries.

It takes about 4 hours to fully charge an ipod battery. You can fast-charge the battery to 80 percent capacity in 1 hour (2 hours for iPod (Click Wheel)). Charging the battery may take longer if you’re using iPod as it charges.

The best way to charge your iPod is to use your iPod power adapter.

There is no need to “prime” your iPod battery. Just charge it until your battery indicator reads full.

You don’t need to empty (completely drain) the battery before charging it. Lithium-based batteries, do not have a memory loss, as seen in nickel-based rechargeable batteries.

Your ipod battery stops charging when it’s full. Leaving it connected won’t charge it any more or add more power to it. And yes you can leave it It’s perfectly fine to leave it connected so it can charge overnight.

The nice thing about lithium based batteries is that you can charge them whenever it’s convenient. So charge your ipod when it suits you, you won’t hurt it.

Your ipod battery will maintain a charge for about 1 month without being used. After a month of non-operation you may find that the battery will not be at it full capacity. Why because even when your ipod is not in use the ipod uses a very small amount of battery power to maintain the integrity of the overall system.

Regarding your ipod battery indicator, understand that the indicator is a mere approximation of power available.

All rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and will eventually need to be replaced. iPod battery life will vary

Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. As with other rechargeable batteries, you may eventually need to replace your battery. Lithium based batteries can be charged a finite number of times, as defined by charge cycle. A charge cycle means using all of the battery’s power, but that doesn’t necessarily mean using it during a single charge. Here is an example of 1 charge cycle: you listen to your iPod for a few hours one day, using half its power, and then recharge it fully. If you did the same thing the next day, it would count as one charge cycle, not two, so you may take several days to complete a cycle. Every time you cycle your battery you will diminish the battery’s capacity. Battery cycles on lithium based batteries will range from 300-500 cycles. So you will get quite abit of use out of your ipod battery before you have to buy a new one.

If you need your iPod battery replaced in Beijing or anywhere in China, please contact us. We provide iPod and iPhone battery replacement service.

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Recycle your broken iPhone

Posted on Wednesday Jul 28, 2010

Recycle or donate your broken iPhone

Do you have a broken iPhone or iPod laying around? Well, we are interested in it. Even if it is completely demolished, we will take it. Also depending on the condition, we may pay a small amount depending on the model. Regardless if it doesn’t turn on, cracked screen, etc, we will take it so please donate!

If you have a broken iPhone or iPod and wish to donate/or see if it is worth anything to us you can contact us.

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