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bk120

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Will 3G work on and iphone with 3.0 on tmobile? I currently have and iphone 3G running 2.2.1 on tmobile and I can only get edge. Does anyone know?

Thanks!
 
No, it will not. T-Mobile's 3G network runs on the 1700MHz frequency, with which the iPhone, nor any other phone not made specifically for T-Mobile's 3G network, will connect. You'll only be able to get an EDGE connection unless you make some major hardware changes to the iPhone yourself.
 
Will 3G work on and iphone with 3.0 on tmobile? I currently have and iphone 3G running 2.2.1 on tmobile and I can only get edge. Does anyone know?

Thanks!

I too am on the same config as above.

I get the E (edge) sign - but cant use it? Do you use Edge?

I want to upgrade to 3.0 with ultrasnow - has anyone done it? How? Do you install redsnow first?
 
I too am on the same config as above.

I get the E (edge) sign - but cant use it? Do you use Edge?

I want to upgrade to 3.0 with ultrasnow - has anyone done it? How? Do you install redsnow first?

I've already updated my iPhone 3G from 2.2.1 to 3.0 unlocked with ultrasn0w. I am on T-Mo currently. To answer your question, you must first download pwnage tool and create the 3.0 custom firmware for your iPhone. Once your iPhone is jailbroken, head over to the dev team website: http://blog.iphone-dev.org/ and they'll give you instructions on how to unlock your iPhone to work with T-Mo or any carrier. Also, if you are going to be using your iPhone 3G on T-Mo's network you can only get EDGE in the US. It's a hardware limitation as others have mentioned. good luck. send me a message if you need help :]
 
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