Help unlocking iphone! Newbie

[mholtz2323]

Hey, just got an iphone and all i want to do is unlock it to use as an ipod/wifi device. (for now anyway) I dont want to install 3rd party apps just yet, but rather start off by getting official updates from apple. So my question is, do i just need to unlock it for me to use as an ipod/wifi device? Or do i need to jailbreak? Also, if i unlock it without any type of service, can i still download official apple updates like the new one coming in june? So, basically, i want to use an ipod/wifi device, but i want to donwload official updates and not 3rd part apps.

Is there any 3rd part apps that are soo good that would sway me to install them?

 

[Luis]

You probably just want to "Activate" the device. However, just out of curiosity, if all you wanted was an iPod, Music and apps why didn't you get an iPod Touch?

 

[mholtz2323]

cause i got iphone for $249.

 

[Luis]

cause i got iphone for $249.

Touché.

Well then, you should download ZiPhone and select ONLY the "Activate" checkbox. This will allow you to use the iPhone but not to make calls or anything like that (Wi-Fi will work). It won't install any third party apps (Jailbreak checkbox is for that). I do recommend you to Jailbreak mind you.

As far as updating goes, you will be fine, just be careful and wait a few days after the update comes out to see how everything has settled.