Unlocked iPhone users bricked: 2.2 firmware woes

A discussion thread in Apple Discussion forum unfolds a sad story for unlocked iPhone users. Upgrading to firmware 2.2 is creating problems even for officially unlocked iPhone owners. In some cases, select features such as SMS and calls are disabled and in the worst case, devices are getting re-locked or bricked. Apple Store executives are not aware of the problem and reportedly provide no ready solution when users visit the stores. Officially unlocked iPhones purchased in Hong Kong, Australia, Belgium, Italy are among those affected by this strange update mess. Is 2.2 iPhone firmware incomplete? There is another angle about this Read More...