The important thing to remember here is that you aren't doing anything wrong, it's the people *selling* access that are doing something wrong.
Interesting.... So if I knowingly buy a "lost" iPhone... say from some guy that found it at German pub in say.... Silicon Valley, and use it as I see fit.... I'm free and clear???
It's not bull, some of my acquaintances who "bought" slots have had iDevices shut down this afternoon.
They just don't have Beta 3 or 4 on their phone.... the other two expired and thats why their phones seem locked out, i just got off the phone with apple care and they told me that they do not (DO NOT) lock devices.
They just don't have Beta 3 or 4 on their phone.... the other two expired and thats why their phones seem locked out, i just got off the phone with apple care and they told me that they do not (DO NOT) lock devices.
THIS.
People failed to keep up to date with the beta software and didn't realize that it expires for the purpose of forcing people to upgrade to the latest version. Beta 1 and 2 just expired and you need to upgrade to iOS 5 beta 3 (or to 4).
People failed to keep up to date with the beta software and didn't realize that it expires for the purpose of forcing people to upgrade to the latest version. Beta 1 and 2 just expired and you need to upgrade to iOS 5 beta 3 (or to 4).
Anecdotally speaking, I know of one person running Beta 2 that thought his system had crapped out on him. Updating to Beta 4 resolved the issue. It's not conclusive but I read more others with the same issue that I wouldn't be surprised in Beta 1 and 2 were killed at the same time.
Anecdotally speaking, I know of one person running Beta 2 that thought his system had crapped out on him. Updating to Beta 4 resolved the issue. It's not conclusive but I read more others with the same issue that I wouldn't be surprised in Beta 1 and 2 were killed at the same time.
Strange. I still have a device on two that works perfectly well, so it must've been a glitch.
Well, if that twisted logic helps you sleep at night... last time I checked it was illegal in most jurisdictions to buy software that you are aware is illegitimate/stolen. If you're buying software at a discount from someone who has stolen or hacked access, then you're stealing from the publisher, and I can't imagine that Apple's OK with that sort of practice (on any level).
buying a home made copy of Lion or Windows is clearly illegal, but is selling registration?
if you are registered, you are entitled to use it.. what's being sold is NOT the software itself, rather the entitlement.
but don't forget.. iOS5 is not paid software.. everyone gets it FREE (when the time comes)... nobody is selling the software, they're selling the right/ability to get/use it.
Apple's not calling the cops on anyone, they're just busting them for violating the terms.
In which case a colleague of yours would also be purged: Daniel Eran Dilger isn't a developer, I only found 2 podcasts in the iTunes store and his music taste thanks to ping. No apps however.
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It's tempting for many iPhone fans to want the latest greatest and they are willing to pay. But, pay they will.
I hope for the sake of regular people who paid just because they love their iPhones that they find a way to get their phones working again.
Either download and restore to the latest beta (beta 4), or put the phone in DFU mode and restore to iOS 4.3.5/4.2.10. Works like a charm either way.
The important thing to remember here is that you aren't doing anything wrong, it's the people *selling* access that are doing something wrong.
Interesting.... So if I knowingly buy a "lost" iPhone... say from some guy that found it at German pub in say.... Silicon Valley, and use it as I see fit.... I'm free and clear???
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It's not bull, some of my acquaintances who "bought" slots have had iDevices shut down this afternoon.
and are they using the latest beta or an older beta that has been expired as of today?
It's not bull, some of my acquaintances who "bought" slots have had iDevices shut down this afternoon.
They just don't have Beta 3 or 4 on their phone.... the other two expired and thats why their phones seem locked out, i just got off the phone with apple care and they told me that they do not (DO NOT) lock devices.
They just don't have Beta 3 or 4 on their phone.... the other two expired and thats why their phones seem locked out, i just got off the phone with apple care and they told me that they do not (DO NOT) lock devices.
THIS.
People failed to keep up to date with the beta software and didn't realize that it expires for the purpose of forcing people to upgrade to the latest version. Beta 1 and 2 just expired and you need to upgrade to iOS 5 beta 3 (or to 4).
THIS.
People failed to keep up to date with the beta software and didn't realize that it expires for the purpose of forcing people to upgrade to the latest version. Beta 1 and 2 just expired and you need to upgrade to iOS 5 beta 3 (or to 4).
Two hasn't expired yet.
It's a shame the forums would have fewer worthless posts if non devs were purged.
Ain't that the truth. Damn these people are dumb.
Two hasn't expired yet.
Anecdotally speaking, I know of one person running Beta 2 that thought his system had crapped out on him. Updating to Beta 4 resolved the issue. It's not conclusive but I read more others with the same issue that I wouldn't be surprised in Beta 1 and 2 were killed at the same time.
Anecdotally speaking, I know of one person running Beta 2 that thought his system had crapped out on him. Updating to Beta 4 resolved the issue. It's not conclusive but I read more others with the same issue that I wouldn't be surprised in Beta 1 and 2 were killed at the same time.
Strange. I still have a device on two that works perfectly well, so it must've been a glitch.
Well, if that twisted logic helps you sleep at night... last time I checked it was illegal in most jurisdictions to buy software that you are aware is illegitimate/stolen. If you're buying software at a discount from someone who has stolen or hacked access, then you're stealing from the publisher, and I can't imagine that Apple's OK with that sort of practice (on any level).
buying a home made copy of Lion or Windows is clearly illegal, but is selling registration?
if you are registered, you are entitled to use it.. what's being sold is NOT the software itself, rather the entitlement.
but don't forget.. iOS5 is not paid software.. everyone gets it FREE (when the time comes)... nobody is selling the software, they're selling the right/ability to get/use it.
Apple's not calling the cops on anyone, they're just busting them for violating the terms.
buying a home made copy of Lion or Windows is clearly illegal, but is selling registration?
It depends on the terms you agreed to. In general, you can sell anything. But licenses are issued with many and varied restrictions.
Ain't that the truth. Damn these people are dumb.
In which case a colleague of yours would also be purged: Daniel Eran Dilger isn't a developer, I only found 2 podcasts in the iTunes store and his music taste thanks to ping. No apps however.
Luckily I've not been blocked yet. I enjoy playing with beta software, I guess I'm just impatient.
It was the same with Lion, I was playing with each build, even sent through quite a few bug reports so they should thank me!
You should get a real developer account then. Hope they gave you a copy of the NDA agreement that you are violating for the money.