Apple seeks new sheriff to lock up iPhones

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"I found out that installing this app also fixes all issues caused by blacksn0w related to WiFi, Youtube apps and GPS along with Push Notifications on hacktivated iPhones," Asad writes.

Hotz, on his blog, says he hasn't run into Wi-Fi issues himself, but promises to investigate them if someone figures out a way to replicate the problem.

One unlocker, #Xaliax_19 (Luis Figueroa), told the #blackn0w tweet stream that "wifi/youtube problems are due to bad hacktivation [an un-authorized phone activation], activate with an original sim.. THEN unlock, and you will not get the problems."

Other users are still struggling. Earlier today, #mephisto0666 (Ralf Jelinek), tweeted this plea: "Why can I access the internet on my #blacksn0w 'd #iphone with Data Roaming DISABLED !?!?! I have tried reset settings, doesnt work. HELP!!!"

As mentioned, one enterprising iPhone owner is selling his used but nearly new 16GB 3GS model on eBay and touting Hotz's programs as features: "This phone can be unlocked and jailbroken!" But as always, it pays to read the fine print: "We will not personally unlock or [jailbreak] the iPhone, but will give you the website upon finished auction (free website)."