[android-developers] Re: T-mobile G1 for testing purposes

[Timbobsteve]

I must apologize for my rudeness. It was an unhappy Friday and I was/am terrified that the Android community will begin to emulate the iPhone development community (e.g. expect everything for free and ASAP). I now see that you meant a SIM-Lock "free" device for testing :P There is always the option to get one off eBay, or perhaps talk to HTC directly letting them know that you are an Android dev wanting a device for testing. Best of luck. Timbobsteve. Ale wrote: Sorry Timbobsteve, I just realized I made a mistake in my previous email: I wrote free device but I did'nt mean free of charge but free of lock, unlocked. I realize it was quite stupid, sorry for my english. My concern is that in my country Android is not going to come until 2009 and I would like to buy a G1 in USA but I don't know if the ones that they sell in T-Mobile stores are unlocked or not. I know that the full price is 399 but will I be able to use the device abroad, with mi SIM? Can you explain me more about the 90 days unlock? I mean, if I came to the USA and I buy a G1 how can I unlock it after 90 days? Is the unlock something like a software update or it is a physical modification? Thank you very much! AB On Oct 24, 10:57 am, Timbobsteve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What I don't understand is why people are deluded enough to think that they should get one of these devices for free? I would like to develop programs for Windows, PSP and Nintendo DS.... Should I get free consoles and a new PC as a result? No... that would be ludicrous. I have to pay for the devices just like everyone else. My guess is that you may be able to get these devices straight from HTC, if you have some sort of developer connection (and if they support that kind of setup)... otherwise you have to buy into the contract like everyone else. There is always the option to get the contract and after 90 days, request the phone be unlocked. From what I hear T-Mobile are quite good with that kind of thing and usually oblige. My 2 cents... I'm now off to find some free donuts and free coffee and enjoy a free trip to the premier of Quantum of Solace. Ale wrote: Hi guys, I'm wondering whether for strangers it will be possible to buy the G1 and use it abroad for testing (and for enjoing Android ;) ). I read that the device can be bought at full price 399$ but I think that it will be unlocked.. Any idea on how to get a free device for testing purposes? Thank you in advance!!! AB --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---