iphone works, but I cant call or sms. Anything to do with Optus Australia? - ModMyiFone.com - iPhone

sneaky squirrel · #1 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 06:04 AM

Im in Australia and have a newly unlocked iphone with an optus sim in, but it appears that most things work on it except for the most important thing! Making/receiveing calls and sms.
When I enter in numbers to call, after pressing the first digit it bounces back to main screen, it wont even let me enter in full phone number.
Similarly, I get the same bounce back to main screen when i attempt to sms.
and I cant receive any calls either.

Has anyone had this same problem? Im thinking it has to do with the optus network?

Any help is greatly appreciated! i did search this qn, but found that people mostly had a problem with just sms.

thanks again!!

nickh · #2 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 06:27 AM

Hi mate, have you tried resetting network settings?? have you been able to make calls before??

sneaky squirrel · #3 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 07:12 AM

Hi, thanks for your reply.. no i havent.. have been reading up about it tonight but didnt want to do the wrong thing.. a friend unlocked my ipod for me so i have really very litttle understanding about all this tech stuff..

do you mean to change the APN settings?

sorry, to clarify, no i havent tried resetting network settings. and i have not been able to make /receive calls before on my iphone.

nickh · #4 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 07:27 AM

Ok,,, reset network settings navigate to settings>general>reset>reset network settings. and press it, let it do its thing and try to make a call, let me know how you go.

sneaky squirrel · #5 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 07:41 AM

thanks for your suggestion. tried it, but nothing changed unfortunately, same bounce back when i enter numbers or go to sms..

nickh · #6 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 07:47 AM

You say in your 1st post "its a newly unlocked phone" but i see ur using 1.1.2 FW is it on 1.1.2 or 1.1.4?

sneaky squirrel · #7 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 07:54 AM

sorry, not sure, will it say on the iphone? i think it is 1.1.2 purchased in nov last year, but just unlocked yetserday.

found it. yes version 1.1.2

nickh · #8 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 07:58 AM

Yes will say it on phone, go to settings>general>about...Next to Version will state what FW you are on. do you know what method it was unlocked by. ie Ziphone or iliberty?

Was this bought a few days ago from ebay? from a guy near Werribee?

sneaky squirrel · #9 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 08:02 AM

its version 1.1.2
yet to find out how it was unlocked.. waiting to hear back from friend (not a close one)

i purchased in the US last year while on holidays, just been slow to unlock it.

nickh · #10 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 08:15 AM

If i was you i would update it to 1.1.4 this puts a clean FW on your phone and will wipe if any bugs you have, set it up as a NEW IPHONE when prompted in itunes. DONT USE ziphone as this is not good for your baseband. you can DL 1.1.4 from the download section above, and i suggest use iliberty+ or Pwngd to JB, unlock & activate it,this is also available in DL section read guides on how to use it, its very easy just a few simple steps to follow.

Don't be to afraid of using this, there are always fixes, and i can help you through it. I have had my phone since the first release on FW 1.0.0 and gone up every update so know what problems can occur. There is loads of info from other posters on this site that can guide you through.

sneaky squirrel · #11 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 08:20 AM

hey, will check back tomorrow. thanks so much for your help. heading to bed now, work tomorrow : (

thanks for your advice! you're very kind. sounds scary, but will have take a peek tomorrow.. goodnight, and thanks again.

nickh · #12 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 07:16 PM

Cool, good luck, also check out the Guides section for info on Unlocking JB and activation.

Here you go mate, this is very easy to use.

theiphoneproject downloads

sneaky squirrel · #13 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 06:40 AM

Hey nickh, if you're there i have a basic qn.. just checking that if i download FW 1.1.4, its ok to use iLibertyX 1.51to unlock?

Ive had a read around, i downloaded FW 1. 1.4 and ilibertyx 1.51..
is it really as simple as plugging my iphone in to itunes, restoring it, and running libertyx?? still scared!

MattMac · #14 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 07:12 AM

I use and Optus sim on my iPhone in Australia... Works fine...

Don't be afraid of a restore. Its the best thing to do a restore when things aren't working...

To restore, download the 1.1.4 firmware from here.
Then hold in the power and home button till the screen turns black. Then let go of the power button while still holding the home button and plug your iTunes cord in at the same time...
Then hold in option if your on a Mac, of shift if your on Windows and locate the firmware you downloaded...
Than use iLiberty to unlock your iPhone. I don't really know how to use it as I pwn my iPhone, but in you search the forum you will find a link and instructions.

And don't stress, it's all completely safe.

sneaky squirrel · #15 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 07:52 AM

thanks so much for your ancouragement and advice! good to hear someones successful on optus sim.

as u can tell im being ridiculously cautious.. but just wanted to give you more background info to double check the above recommendations still apply..

given that:
* I purchased a iphone 1.1.2 in the states - its been 'jailbreaked' and unlocked (with problems now - cant call or sms) This was hooked up to itunes 7.6.2 on mac OSx
* I dont know what method my friend used to unlock it.

will any of these things affect your recommendations or is still safe to proceed?