I'm pleased to report that the multi-sim SingTel card now works in the iPhone after the version 1.1.3 software upgrade despite problems with previous versions. It was necessary to connect the iPhone to iTunes once more for the unlock.

1) Upgrade the iPhone
2) Change to SingTel card
3) Power down the iPhone by holding the power button and slide when prompted
4) Power on the...

The upgrade of the unlocked iPhone to version 1.1.3 worked flawlessly, which made the cost of a legally unlocked iPhone almost worth it. The icons shake and Google Map's location triangulation works amazingly well!

There's still no way to import high-res photos though. Apple, if you're reading this, please understand that some of us need to carry high-res artwork around for work purposes.
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Here are a couple of steps that I've put together to help make the acquisition of a legally unlocked iPhone easier for those of you who for one reason or other refuse to jailbreak your phone. Unlocking it the legal way is no easier.

1) Purchase an iPhone from Orange France. It will be 399 euros if you sign a 2 year contract with Orange at 49 euros monthly or at 649 euros if you purchase it with a mobicarte (pre-paid card - no contract)

2) Top up your mobicarte with...