Hi, As far as what backup to use, I'd do an iCloud backup, since doing it from iTunes won't restore your folders, I don't think. You can use a paperclip to eject the sim card, so no tool needs to be bought. Also, be aware, your phone will be jailbroken once it's unlocked, unless the method AT&T uses doesn't jailbreak.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eileen Misrahi Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 2:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Advantages of Unlocking an Locked iPhone4 Hello List, I am not sure if my email was posted because I momentarily lost power. So here I go again and if this is a duplicate, please excuse me for reposting the topic. For those who have an unlocked iPhone, what are the advantages of unlocking a locked phone. The main reason for this question is that I will be traveling overseas and would like to swap out the Simm card to replace it with a data card from the particular country. Are there other advantages besides that, that I should consider doing this? I have already called AT & T and I know that this is feasible with my phone. The only inconvenience is that you need to restore the phone. Is it best to back up to the Cloud, as well as to the computer? Which type of back up will restore all the apps back into the folders that they are in now or will I have a huge project on my hands after the restore? I believe the tiny pin hole in on the right side of the phone about 1 inch from the bottom. Is that correct? What kind of tool is needed to eject the Simm card from the phone and can that be purchased from the Apple store? Thanks for any suggestions and justifications for unlocking a locked phone. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
