I am sure this has been covered at some state, but despite having searched, I can't find the information:

What I want to know is, if I purchase an 1.1.2 iphone, jail break etc..., is it possible to restore the device to factory defaults at a later date.

I have seen references to restore and to virginize, but am some what confused. Is there a glossary of terms commonly used so that others could consult before they need to ask a similar question to which I am asking.

Please folks don't Flame me for this, but if you do I will understand.
Thanks

You should read, read, read. It's all here. Your best bet would be to find a "friend" who has a hacked iPhone.

Originally Posted by tiny_r

I am sure this has been covered at some state, but despite having searched, I can't find the information:

What I want to know is, if I purchase an 1.1.2 iphone, jail break etc..., is it possible to restore the device to factory defaults at a later date.

I have seen references to restore and to virginize, but am some what confused. Is there a glossary of terms commonly used so that others could consult before they need to ask a similar question to which I am asking.

Please folks don't Flame me for this, but if you do I will understand.
Thanks

A RESTORE will just put everything back, since you havent unlocked the phone ( because there is not unlock solution as of this moment)

therefore a plain restore will make the Iphone to the original settings

Thank you car__34. I appreciate your response, but will this remove third party software also (which is what I want)

Originally Posted by madrich

You should read, read, read. It's all here. Your best bet would be to find a "friend" who has a hacked iPhone.

Have read, read and read. If you had read and understood my post, you would have seen that I was suggesting a Glossary (In case you are not familiar with this term) - A list of commonly used terms. This is very simple, should be made into a Sticky and would save a lot of duplicated posts and foolish questions.

It is often difficult to located the information that one requires in a Forum. The search function doesn't often help either due to the large numbers, and which must be scanned in order to try and distill the required knowledge.

A Sticky Glossary would be an excellent idea!

yes it will remove 3rd party apps. as long as you dont Jailbreak it and in the process install the installer you should be fine

Originally Posted by tiny_r

Thank you car__34. I appreciate your response, but will this remove third party software also (which is what I want)



Have read, read and read. If you had read and understood my post, you would have seen that I was suggesting a Glossary (In case you are not familiar with this term) - A list of commonly used terms. This is very simple, should be made into a Sticky and would save a lot of duplicated posts and foolish questions.

It is often difficult to located the information that one requires in a Forum. The search function doesn't often help either due to the large numbers, and which must be scanned in order to try and distill the required knowledge.

A Sticky Glossary would be an excellent idea!

How come I can find it in the FIRST sticky under iPhone General Forum (and you cannot)??????????????????????????????

Originally Posted by madrich

How come I can find it in the FIRST sticky under iPhone General Forum (and you cannot)??????????????????????????????

Probably because I didn't look there. Maybe it should be on all forums!

Maybe next time, search ALL forums is better.