iPhone activation and sync gallery

So we connected up our iPhone and set to work activating the sucker -- unlike some reports we've heard, the process was smooth and quick.

Gallery: iPhone Activation and Sync

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[Andrew @ Jun 29th 2007 9:05PM]

so I guess someone at the office gets a new phone and engadget gets the bill?

[Brandon @ Jun 29th 2007 9:05PM]

Please post a video of the iPhone in action - I'm particularly interested in seeing how well it performs on the EDGE network when browsing various websites.

Thanks,
Brandon

[Mile @ Jun 29th 2007 9:17PM]

Brandon:

Any particular sites?

Sincerely,
Mile

[Donald @ Jun 29th 2007 9:06PM]

Congrats, you managed to avoid the server being hammered.

So did you get a new # or keep one you had?

[Brian STAGG @ Jun 29th 2007 9:06PM]

I'd also like to see a video, I want to know how smooth the interface will actually be. Also, whats the word on typing? Do you guys think it will get easier?

[Derek @ Jun 29th 2007 9:08PM]

me too

[Andrew @ Jun 29th 2007 9:10PM]

check out the video of the guy typing a text over on Gizmodo... looks like the keyboard has quite the learning curve

[mimivirus @ Jun 29th 2007 9:07PM]

thank you activating my iphone for me...you can ship it to virginia beach, va....234...

[Lorin @ Jun 29th 2007 9:44PM]

Mine's not going so well, after 6 minutes it timed out, and I got a message saying they'd email me when it activated. Activation help line is 'experiencing technical difficulties'

[theodat @ Jun 29th 2007 10:53PM]

Same thing happened to me..I called ATT and they said because they are probably too busy...call back in a day if I don't hear anything.

[Scott @ Jun 29th 2007 9:17PM]

My process was definitely not smooth or quick. Was told to wait 3-24 hours. Great job AT&T, glad I have 3 days to return.

[Zeke Skylar @ Jun 29th 2007 9:25PM]

I'm an existing customer waiting now 2 hours to get a activation complete email. Gee do I have to leave the iphone connected to itunes for as long as it takes to complete this stupid activation?

[Brandon @ Jun 29th 2007 10:00PM]

CNN.com, CNET.com, ESPN.com, etc.

[Andrew @ Jun 29th 2007 9:23PM]

Mine definatly was not smooth I am a current customer and apparently I'm not the only one who's having a rough time. http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1190611&page=1&pp=15

[The Mace @ Jun 29th 2007 9:25PM]

The wait for activation doesn't bother me. The fact that the $600 device is USELESS until the activation is complete does. Why can't you use the ipod, wifi, browser etc until the phone part is activated? What were they thinking?

[Psychotron @ Jun 29th 2007 9:30PM]

So say you activate your phone and then turn around and cancel service (pay ETF and all) would you still be able to use the iPod/video/wifi or do you need to have an active account at all times? I know it has been asked before but I don't think I have seen an answer yet.

[Shawn Venditti @ Jun 29th 2007 10:01PM]

If you start getting angry at the #!@%@^&#%%&^# activation...and you bought your phone in a different zip code than you live now...put in the old zip code from when you initially activated your phone. I was even more pissed when I called AT&T and all their customer service is CLOSED!!! Glad I figured it out or the dang thing would be in the blender...

[Ricardo @ Jun 29th 2007 9:46PM]

do you transfer your phone number from another company or were you alredy a customer?
anyone let me know how was it ?
if your are switching

[Donald @ Jun 29th 2007 9:43PM]

tl; dr

[Ed @ Jun 29th 2007 10:01PM]

Well it sounds like AT&T were completely unprepared, with their stores having problems almost as soon as they opened... Can't really blaim Apple I don't think!

At least you don't have to wait in the store!

[Dan @ Jun 29th 2007 10:41PM]

I feel like I was sold some bad Extacy....

[waiting on i-hold @ Jun 29th 2007 10:37PM]

hope you don't have an att business account or corporate discount. I've spent 1.5hrs on iHold while idiot after idiot gave me bad info...

[brad @ Jun 29th 2007 11:31PM]

I do have the coporate discount. I cant activate!!! The discount was removed from my account 3 hours ago and still nothing.

[Dan @ Jun 29th 2007 10:42PM]

I was sold bunk Extacy! My IPHONE is defunct!

[Josh @ Jun 29th 2007 10:47PM]

No no no...this can't be right? Problems activating the service? Problems getting it to work? Must be those Microsoft Fan boys lying again. They have conspired to try and put a bad reputation on the Iphone. Its flawless. Everything that Apple puts together works instantly, never fails, and always is perfect. I refuse to believe anything that came from the loins of Steve Jobs is having any issue what-so-ever. Liars. All of you.

[Barry @ Jun 29th 2007 11:12PM]

There is nothing wrong with the IPhone, it's a problem with AT&T and they way they are activating the phones, everything at Apple went smooth as silk and the IPhone itself is a marvel of a device.

[Anthony @ Jun 29th 2007 11:21PM]

I had the same problem with activation. I waited 90 mins on hold, and then at&t said it could take up to 24 hrs to activate. But the worst part is my previous phone became DEACTIVATED as soon as i went through the iphone setup in itunes! So i can't make or receive any calls at all...possibly for 24 hrs. I can't believe they didn't think of this.
I almost wanna call 911 just so i can use the damn thing! haha

[shumbadrinker @ Jun 29th 2007 11:25PM]

I saw a guy drop their iPhone (on purpose - don't ask me why) outside the Apple store in Palo Alto (with Sir Steve inside) and the screen shattered really nicely. Has anyone tried to use a SIM card from a different carrier with the phone yet?

[hahahaha @ Jun 30th 2007 12:19AM]

Can anyone who activated, pop in another ATT sim? One from a blackberry or other PDA ideally?

What everyone wants to know - is the phone married to the SIM or is it a one time activation?

I too am stuck in corporate responsibility hell - 1.5 hours bouncing between four departments, trying to explain that yes the bill comes to me, yes I am the only one on the account, yes I can give you ANYTHING you want, but no one could switch me. Finally they tossed me over the fence to some NBO group - which ended with a "we're open mon-fri" ARRRRRGH!

So I want to activate on new, fire up, cancel activation and new service within a day - net cost $0. Pop in my sim from my corporate account and move on about my day. I've had enough! Bad enough I'm willing to give up my discounts, but not my private life.

thanks anyone who can try this experiment!!

[Kevin @ Jun 30th 2007 2:30AM]

Potentially dumb question: Can you use the iPhone for everything but phoning (e.g. wifi browsing, music, video, etc.) if you don't do the AT&T activation?

[bart @ Jun 30th 2007 4:13PM]

Yes, I got home and activated the iPhone through iTunes. After proceeding to be blown away by the coolness of it, I decided to pop out the SIM card. Wow, everything about the iPhone worked without the SIM card being in it (except for the cell phone function of course). Interestingly enough there was an orange fireball logo on the blue AT&T SIM card that said "3G" on it...ok? I didn't really buy it in the first place for the phone function anyways, so should I go ahead and pay AT&T the $175 extortion fee for leaving my contract now? (I'm posting this the day after the release by the way)

[Dave @ Jun 30th 2007 4:32AM]

A scorpion was walking along the bank of a river, wondering how to get to the other side.Suddenly he saw a fox. He asked the fox to take him on his back across the river.
The fox said, 'No, if I do that you'll sting me and I'll drown.' The scorpion assured him, 'If I did that we'd both drown.' So the fox thought about it, finally agreed. So the scorpion climbed up on his back and the fox began to swim. But halfway across the river the scorpion stung him.
As the poison filled his veins, the fox turned to the scorpion, said 'Why did you do that? Now you'll drown too.' 'I couldn't help it,' said the scorpion, 'it's my nature.'

Apple = Fox
AT&T = Scorpion

[pookguy @ Jul 1st 2007 5:05PM]

Okay, I really do not care for At&T, so I called up and asked if I wanted to sign up for service and cancel within 3 days. Will the Iphone remained unlocked and the rep said "YES". It will be a pain and hassle, but its worth it to use the Wifi and ipod.