As Apple releases its new iPhone 3G, you’re still trying to make the old one work. How to...

...Unlock It
Unless you bought one at MBK vendors, you are going to need to unlock your iPhone. You can drop by at almost any MBK stall selling iPhones and get it done for around B1,000. Or do it yourself by checking out our online guide at www.bkmagazine.com/feature/how-unlock-iphone.

...Jailbreak It
No, you’re not going to have to hop over barbed wire. Jailbreaking means you’re making it possible for your iPhone to install third party (non-Apple) software. Check out Lifehacker’s guide at http://tinyurl.com/227ewm. Keep in mind that there are different jailbreaking methods depending on your firmware’s version (see below).

...Upgrade It
Like any other technological device, your iPhone needs an upgrade to keep up with the new features and functions. However, if you have an unlocked iPhone and you update the system, your iPhone will shut down and instantly turns into an iPod Touch. It is possible to upgrade AND have an unlocked iPhone, though—you just need to re-lock it before upgrading.

...Re-lock It
Go into your computer’s iTunes. Plug in your iPhone, click “Restore” in iTunes and follow the instructions. Keep in mind that the process will erase all your settings, data such as SMS messages. Once you have restored it, you can now upgrade the firmware using iTunes.

...Download It
Now that you’ve broken every law, it’s time to put your iPhone to good use. If you’re a Windows user, you need to use iBrickr (http://cre.ations.net/creation/ibrickr), and for Macs, the AppTapp Installer (http://iphone.nullriver.com/beta/). These programs will install an application on your iPhone, that gives you access to great third-party programs. For a guide on how to do all this, check out http://tinyurl.com/2a482k.