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hayabusa3303
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So much for a open handset.

EPIC FAIL.
permalink · 2009-03-31 14:53:45 · Reply to this ·

sapo
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Re: So much for a open handset.

The programs are not blocked on the device and require no special modification to install.
permalink · 2009-03-31 15:10:36 · Reply to this ·

jsz0
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Re: So much for a open handset.

^^ Other than installing untested, untrusted, code onto your phone. Pretty much the same as Jailbreaking an iPhone. Same amount of risk.
permalink · 2009-03-31 18:46:45 · Reply to this ·

CCNnorthcali

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Re: So much for a open handset.

Not really. When you jailbreak the iPhone, you can brick it. That's a bit more risky than installing an app.
permalink · 2009-03-31 18:56:50 · Reply to this ·

sapo
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Re: So much for a open handset.

Yeah, if the app somehow was that bad a reset would take it out unlike a bricked iPhone which would simply stay useless.
permalink · 2009-03-31 20:32:55 · Reply to this ·

jsz0
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Re: So much for a open handset.

Since the advent of DFU mode on iPhones it's basically impossible to brick it via Jailbreaking. Worst case you just have to restore the original firmware.
permalink · 2009-03-31 22:15:38 · Reply to this ·
patcat88

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Re: So much for a open handset.

You still lost the warranty on your iPhone unless they don't catch you.
permalink · 2009-04-01 01:25:30 · Reply to this ·
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