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iPhone 3.1 Update Disables Tethering

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the but-i-how-will-i-torrent-from-a-corn-field dept.

jole writes "The newest iPhone 3.1 update intentionally removed tethering functionality from all phones operating in networks that are not Apple partners. This is not limited to hacked or jailbroken phones, but also includes expensive 'officially supported' factory-unlocked phones. To make the problem worse, Apple has made it impossible to downgrade back to a working 3.0 version for iPhone 3GS phones."

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  1. Purchased Feature by DontLickJesus · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Was this feature was purchased with the phone? I see a class action looming if so. Manufacturers do not hold the right to downgrade product after purchase.

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  2. Uh. y'all sure its been disabled? by sg_oneill · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Weird. Tethering is on my 3.1 phone. Not sure whats happening to you folks.

    General menu -> Netowork ->Tethering -> On.

    About says:
    Network: YES OPTUS (australian carrier)
    Line: Virgin Mobile
    Version: 3.1 (7C144)

    I'm on the developer program so maybe developers get extra goodies?

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