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Activate iPad 3G SIM without an iPad - Mac Forums

OK... there is a way to get and manage an iPad microSIM (for 15$) without buying an iPad. Can't get the unlimited data anymore (I don't think), but can someone with an iPad 3G and an iPhone 4 throw their iPad SIM into their iP4 and see if it will work as a data only device? iPhone 4 data-only for 25$ (2GB) sounds pretty good to me. Anyone else?

**BRENT**

you can look for a grandfathered iPad on CL, thats what i did and it worked easy

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I just recently downloaded that app and tried it out... but was disappointed to see that I have to get the paid version to respond and/or view images.

Of the three iPones that arrived yesterday, one was DOA. Apple is overnightng one to me on Monday and sending me a charger and cable to make up for the Zagg Invisishield I had put on the phone.

At least they are giving you something for the hassle.

Reading all these posts about people dropping the iPhone and shattering the glass has made me kind of paranoid. I will probably end up getting some overbuilt case for it when the good ones start coming out.

@Mike... I'm sure you knew, but Zagg has a lifetime warranty on those invisible shields. They will just send you a new one.

**BRENT*

And the reason would be I returned my phone?

I thought that how to justify outrageous claims was covered in tort class.

I defend against the outrageous claims.

I just received an email from Apple that the new phone shipped today and will arrive Monday.

I received an Incipio Feather case today for my iPhone 4:

iPhone 4 feather Hard Shell Case

It eliminates the reception issue, protects the back, comes with 2 screen protectors and is cheaper than the bumper. So far I like it.

AT&T handing out free 3G MicroCells to loyal customers? -- Engadget

interesting?

Just downgraded my 2nd gen touch back to 3.1.2 (I couldn't get 3.1.3 to work). Everything is back to being snappy again. Considering the performance hit and minimal benefits, I really don't know why Apple allowed 4.0 on 2nd gen touch (and iphone 3G).

AT&T handing out free 3G MicroCells to loyal customers? -- Engadget

interesting?

hmm... I want a free one! Been having problems lately too

you can look for a grandfathered iPad on CL, thats what i did and it worked easy

Except you did it when anyone could stlil activate their regular ipad on unlimited, proving nothing.

n i did it when you couldnt activate, i went to apple and at&T and they said nono if its a new ipad with a new sim/number. you an easily buy a grandfathered ipad now and just change the payment info. a customer at the bar just did the same last week and it worked perfect, they even showed me the unlimited data plan on their ipad. just make sure the person you are buying from does not cancel the service, when you meet with them for the exchange you just replace their info with yours and thats it. AT&T can not stop you from changing the name,Credit card, etc if you have to and its not up to them who you can change it to. the sim/number is grandfathered in as activated before the cut off date and thats all they care about.

AT&T handing out free 3G MicroCells to loyal customers? -- Engadget

interesting?

I wonder if that's to avoid an impending lawsuit. I'm surprised ATT has gotten away with its "service" for so long.

Edited July 11, 201016 yr by The Monkey

I wonder if that's to avoid an impending lawsuit. I'm surprised ATT has gotten away with it's "service" for so long.

It is wonderful service after all. My wife called me this afternoon and left a voicemail, she waited 15 minutes and then called me in the office and my iphone showed no signs of receiving a call not to mention that I'd be sitting net to the phone with 5 bars of 3G available. 20 minutes later the phone beeped to let me know that I had voicemail. No missed call message. I'll be at the Verizon store this Thursday.

That is pretty sorry Nate. I went through that back in the day with Sprint where I would receive voicemails days late for some reason.

My biggest cellular issue now is this flaming POS Sprint Overdrive. Have to turn it on and off three to four times before I can get a network connection without error and then when I get it connected I get at best 130 Kbps DL. Also have to unplug it every time I want to use the one button on the unit as it will not seem to work when the device is plugged into the wall.

It is wonderful service after all. My wife called me this afternoon and left a voicemail, she waited 15 minutes and then called me in the office and my iphone showed no signs of receiving a call not to mention that I'd be sitting net to the phone with 5 bars of 3G available. 20 minutes later the phone beeped to let me know that I had voicemail. No missed call message. I'll be at the Verizon store this Thursday.

i can say this happens to me all the time on my 3GS, and happened with my iPhone first gen as well.

what phone ya goin' with nate?

I'm going to go investigate the Droid X. If I could I'd probably wait to check out whatever HTC comes out with next as the Incredible is a great phone and I like their UI tweaks better than moto's. I haven't heard any rumors about anything thoughso for now the X seems like the best option.

Edited July 11, 201016 yr by n_maher

It is wonderful service after all. My wife called me this afternoon and left a voicemail, she waited 15 minutes and then called me in the office and my iphone showed no signs of receiving a call not to mention that I'd be sitting net to the phone with 5 bars of 3G available. 20 minutes later the phone beeped to let me know that I had voicemail. No missed call message. I'll be at the Verizon store this Thursday.

This used to happen to me fairly frequently on my Verizon phone before I moved to my current home in northern Mass. In the last two years we've been here, I think it happened once.

@Nate... I wouldn't discount the Samsung Fascinate. No release date just yet, but I can't imagine it being TOO far off. If you have qualms with the Moto X when you get it in your hands, I wouldn't necessarily count out waiting a little bit. I know it's hard living with an iPhone for much longer, but if you're not in love with the phone, I'd hold off. I know the Galaxy S phones are getting Froyo, and I'm sure the Moto Droid X will too, but not sure when on either. When I find something out I'll let you know.

**BRENT**

x2 Galaxy S looks to be a great phone.

So this is the first time I've got my iPhone at work and it barely gets 2 bars of reception in my office, and lose service altogether if I cover the infamous antenna sections with my hand. FWIW, I observed same reception problem with my Verizon cell phone, which lost service if I left the phone in my pants pocket. It doesn't help that my office is located in a section of the building where in all four directions, there are multiple layers of reinforced walls.