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    Unable to unlock

    i used the repo name exactly.. actually i had got that repo name memorized. the cydia problem was not temporary... it was for atleast 2days. However I happened to try it later on with the same approach and it worked. Although i think the problem could have been related to the wifi provider...
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    Unable to unlock

    The cydia is not crashing, it works fine i am able to install winterboard theme and also was able to install purplesn0w. i have read what you have pointed out. Could you let me know how do i restore my iphone without upgrading. Thanks again!
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    Unable to unlock

    thanks matt74 i have tried to use ultrasn0w but cydia comes up with this error size mismatch every time and i am unable to install ultrasn0w. But would activation has something to do. Anyways if have to use purplera1n,i should have to restore and how should i do that because itunes is...
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    Unable to unlock

    hi everyone, Got my new iphone 3GS (no contract )from states, as i have said i stay in saudi arabia. I have jailbreaken the phone using the redsn0w and installed purplesn0w for unlocking the iphone. But the problem is that i have inserted my sawa (stc) sim in the iphone but the network is not...
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    Need Advice

    Follow up Thanks a lot ALLI for replying.:) I have a few more questions. To buy a phone from AT&T i will need a social security number (saw at the apple website) which i do not have, and i know nobody that can help me. So what would you suggest i do. Is there any other alternatives. your...
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    Need Advice

    Hi! I am coming to U.S. (Houston to be more precise). I am from saudi arabia, i was thinking that if i can buy an iphone from U.S. and use it in my country, however with so many things like contracts, jail breaks and all that i am confused. Could any one in a layman's approach answer my...