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What is "jailbreak" and how to do that?

Jailbreaking makes a change in the iPhone OS to allow all third-party software to run on your iPhone, including ones not approved by Apple. When this is done iTune will sync back all your personal data. Jailbreaking doesn't unlock your iPhone. PdaNet can only be installed after you jailbreak your iPhone because Apple will not approve it on the app store.
We recommend you Google the latest Jailbreak instructions that matches the OS version you have on the iPhone. The iPhone Dev-team blog normally have up-to-date status about jailbreaking. When jailbreaking your iPhone, make sure "Cydia" is checked during the process so that you can search and install PdaNet through it later.

If you have installed PdaNet, we strongly recommend you follow the latest PdaNet updates at Twitter so that you will know when it is safe to update your iPhone OS or iTunes.

How do I connect using WiFi?

Please find details at WiFi setup instructions and troubleshootings.

How do I connect using USB?

To connect in USB Mode, you need to install a client software called PdaNet Desktop on Mac or Windows. You can download it from http://junefabrics.com/desktop. The PdaNet Desktop client also requires iTunes to be installed and working in the first place. Now on the iPhone launch PdaNet and switch to USB Mode from settings. Once this is on, PdaNet allows you to connect even when running in the background.

To start the connection, simply plugin your iPhone and click the PdaNet tray icon on Windows or menu bar icon on Mac then select "Connect" from the menu.
I received USB connection error "Iphone system has not been paired".

Please make sure the latest iTunes has been installed and it can Sync with your iPhone without any issues.
My data service requires a proxy setup on the phone. Does PdaNet supports that?

Yes. You just need to set the same proxy address in your IE/Firefox/Safari browser settings. You do not even need to turn on proxy mode in PdaNet settings. Please also make sure you have the latest version of PdaNet installed.
My VPN works on the iPhone side but not on the computer side with PdaNet. How to fix that?

The simplest solution is to connect to VPN on the iPhone directly, then connect PdaNet so that the computer shares the same VPN channel.
PdaNet supports all network data types so most VPN clients should work as-is. However it is possible that some VPN clients could have problem with PdaNet sitting in the middle. You can also see if your VPN client allows you to unable a UDP tunnel in settings.
My phone stops charging when using PdaNet, what gives?

This is caused by a "safety" feature on the iPhone - it stops charging when the device becomes hot. When PdaNet is active in WiFi mode, both WiFi and cellphone radio are busy passing data and that generates a lot of heat. Connecting in USB mode would help to a certain degree.
A lot of users actually put the phone on icepack to solve the problem. Do it at your own cost.
I am not able to access FTP in USB mode. What should I do?

Try to turn off Windows Firewall on the computer end and the problem should go away.
I am not able find PdaNet in Cydia, or have problem installing it. What should I do?

You can download and install the deb file manually. Just follow the instructions at http://junefabrics.com/iphone/beta.php
On Vista when connecting USB mode PdaNet crashes and gives me an error "PdaNetPC.exe has stopped working".

You got this error because some necessary system services have been turned off on your computer after Vista/XP is installed (either by you or by your system administrator) and PdaNet is not allowed to create a dialup connection. To fix this, go to Control Panel on your computer, select Administrative Tools then Services and turn back on all the Dialup or Remote connection related services (In particular one named "Remote Access Service").

I want to purchase and register buy http://my.iphone will not load.

Please purchase from http://junefabrics.com/buyi directly. You can enter the license code on the phone side under PdaNet Settings.
What is the difference between the free version and the full version? How do I purchase and register?

The free version will limit you to only http web traffics, otherwise it is the same as the full version which supports all connections.
PdaNet installation comes with a 14 days trial in full mode (some older versions may have a longer trial period), then becomes the free version if not registered. Installing a newer version normally resets the trial period.

The cost of PdaNet is $29 per license. To register the full version, make sure PdaNet is connected and go to http://my.iPhone on your computer. You can also go directly to http://junefabrics.com/buyi to purchase PdaNet and enter the license code on the phone end.
Useful Tips

After the connection is established and working, bring PdaNet to the foreground and turn the phone off. This will not drop your connection but will reduce battery usage.
When you are done with PdaNet, turn the WiFi Router off explicitly to be safe.
The latest version should now supports VPN.