iPHONE-Problems & Solutions

[kta]

I'm a noob when it comes to iphones and was wondering whether anyone could answer me a couple of questions regarding iphone SIM unlocking.

1) Can all firmwares be SIM unlocked or is it just the ones with out of the box firmware 1.11 or less?

2) When Apple release new firmwares, is the update done automatically when connected to iTunes or the internet, or is it optional to upgrade?

3) What is the software required to SIM unlock an iphone with fw 1.11 or 1.12 (if possible)?

4) Does it matter if it's AT&T, o2 UK, etc. when unlocking or are all iphones unlocked in the same way?

5) Is the original carrier's SIM card always required? Or is no SIM card required at all to unlock?

Many thanks for your help

[RichardKAthena]

Originally Posted by kta 1) Can all firmwares be SIM unlocked or is it just the ones with out of the box firmware 1.11 or less?

OOTB 1.0.2 or 1.1.1 - 1.1.2 uses a new Bootloader.

2) When Apple release new firmwares, is the update done automatically when connected to iTunes or the internet, or is it optional to upgrade?

It is optional - it will offer the upgrade, but will not apply it unless you ask.

3) What is the software required to SIM unlock an iphone with fw 1.11 or 1.12 (if possible)?

As I understand it:

1.0.2 - AnySIM or iPhone Sim Free (IPSW) - the latter is a bit brutal and causes the upsets with firmware updates.
1.1.1 - AnySIM or IPSW
1.1.2 upgraded - AnySIM 1.1.2u
1.1.2 OOTB - nothing yet. Give T-Mobile 999 Euro or wait until the court process is done and the phone should be about £399 equivalent.

4) Does it matter if it's AT&T, o2 UK, etc. when unlocking or are all iphones unlocked in the same way?

It doesn't matter, but an O2 UK one cannot be unlocked, only enabled for any O2 SIM.

5) Is the original carrier's SIM card always required? Or is no SIM card required at all to unlock? Many thanks for your help

You don't use the original SIM card, you use the new one. I'm not sure if the process can be done without a SIM installed as the iPhone software "pairs" with the SIM apparently - the patched lockdownd may bypass this.

[kta]

Originally Posted by RichardKAthena OOTB 1.0.2 or 1.1.1 - 1.1.2 uses a new Bootloader. It is optional - it will offer the upgrade, but will not apply it unless you ask. As I understand it: 1.0.2 - AnySIM or iPhone Sim Free (IPSW) - the latter is a bit brutal and causes the upsets with firmware updates. 1.1.1 - AnySIM or IPSW 1.1.2 upgraded - AnySIM 1.1.2u 1.1.2 OOTB - nothing yet. Give T-Mobile 999 Euro or wait until the court process is done and the phone should be about £399 equivalent. It doesn't matter, but an O2 UK one cannot be unlocked, only enabled for any O2 SIM. You don't use the original SIM card, you use the new one. I'm not sure if the process can be done without a SIM installed as the iPhone software "pairs" with the SIM apparently - the patched lockdownd may bypass this.

Many thanks for the quick answer

[generalriden]

thanks richard....

addtl info:

idemocracy & carnaval is out there...this 2 program is a good stuff for doing all of that in just few minutes.

just search this 2 software to know more info

OR

how to upgrade iphone from 1.0.2 to 1.1.1/1.1.2?
1. REVIRGINIZED first if ur iphone is jailbreaked/unlocked 1.0.2

Quote:
http://modmyifone.com/wiki/index.php...nd_OS_X_iPhone
means--->Downgrade 1.0.2 baseband OS X iPhone ModMyiFone.com
2. JAILBREAK ur PHONE

Quote:
http://www.modmyifone.com/wiki/index...out_of_the_box
Jailbreak the iPhone 1.1.1 out of the box iPhone Forum. Discuss and learn how to skin, develop for, and mod your Apple iPhone here at ModMyiPhone.com

3. UNLOCK ur IPHONE so u can use in ANY SIM

Quote:
http://modmyifone.com/wiki/index.php...out_of_the_box
-------------------------------------------------------

AS OF NOW 1.0.2 and 1.1.1 are both stable software now.

http://iphone.fiveforty.net/wiki/ind...ications#Games

[generalriden]

http://www.modmyifone.com/forums/sho...light=keyboard

[GUIDE] Upgrade 1.1.1 to 1.1.2 + Jailbreak + Activation + YouTube & Unlocking
Tested and working on iPhones Unlocked with (anySIM 1.1, with previously virginized baseband) iPhone with 1.1.1 firmware and 04.01.13_G modem, bootloader 3.9_M3S2, iTunes 7.5, and Windows Vista.

All those who've accidentally upgrade v1.1.1 to v1.1.2, please follow this guide: http://www.modmyifone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19210

PLEASE READ EVERY STEP, ONE AFTER THE OTHER BEFORE DOING ANYTHING TO YOUR PHONE.

If you are locked on at&t don't use this guide.

Thanks to Dev Team, iPhone-Elite team, jjgsxr883, Hacktheiphone and callx for your work.

Before we begin, download the following:

* iPhone firmware 1.1.2
* iTunes 7.5
* Java Runtime Environment (JRE) v1.6 (update 3)
* 1.1.2 Jailbreak software
* bbupdater file


Phase 1 :: Checking your bootloader version
For those of you who have owned an iPhone prior to November 9th, then you can skip this step. If you don't otherwise know any better, you might want to verify what bootloader you have on your iPhone right now.

First you will need to have bbupdater installed in your /usr/bin folder.

- Use the Terminal to login to the iPhone via SSH
OR
- Use Mobile Terminal found under Installer > System > Term-vt100

Enter the following commands:

Code:

launchctl remove com.apple.CommCenter
bbupdater -v

Your results better match those below as far as the bootloader is concerned. If they don't, then DO NOT proceed!

Quote:
Resetting target...
pinging the baseband...
issuing +xgendata...
firmware: DEV_ICE_MODEM_04.01.13_G
eep version: EEP_VERSION:207
eep revision: EEP_REVISION:8
bootloader: BOOTLOADER_VERSION:3.9_M3S2
When you are done checking, restart your iPhone.

Phase 2 :: Upgrade 1.1.1 to 1.1.2

1. Install BSD Subsystem v1.5 via Installer (if exists, move to next step)
2. Prepare your 1.1.1 device for the Update

(I). Launch Installer.app
(II). Scroll down to Tweaks (1.1.1)
(III). Select OktoPrep
(IV). Click Install

3. Connect your phone to iTunes.
4. Do either Download & Install or press SHIFT + Update button and point it to the v1.1.2 firmware you downloaded manually.
5. Jailbreak 1.1.2

- So, right now you should have a nice 1.1.2 activate screen talking in tongues. As a rule of thumb, just open iTunes and let it detect the iPhone then close it.
- Now run windows.bat from the 1.1.2 jailbreak and check option Install ssh, change password if needed and click Jailbreak
- Might take like 5-10 mins, more coffee maybe?


Phase 3 :: Unlocking using anySIM1.2.1u

1. Put your AT&T SIM in the phone OR your own SIM is fine.
2. Run Installer and install BSD Subsystem 1.5
3. Add modmyifone.com/installer.xml to your Installer Sources.
4. Install anySIM1.2.1u via the ModMyiFone.com installer category.
5. Goto Settings > Switch ON Airplane mode.
6. Goto Settings > General > Auto-lock change it to Never.
7. Run anySIM
8. After it shows the "Successfully unlocked message". Uninstall anySIM via Installer.
9. Goto Settings > Switch OFF Airplane mode.


Fix for Crashing phone/SMS *optional*

- In Installer, look under Tweaks v1.1.2
- Install iWorld select your country from the list and its done :-)

[generalriden]

aside from modmyifone.com

HERE

http://victortrac.com/upgrading_1-0-...1-1_on_windows

[udayrulz]

O.k Guys so i am about to get my iphone very soon ..its a week 39 US iphone and probably has the old bootloader(Bought on 10th NOV by friend in US)..

I have been researching a lot of sites to know how to unlock and jailbreak it..
Can i know what method is the best for jailbreaking and unlock on FW1.1.1 according to you guys
I HAVE BOTH MAC AND PC
Also i found this site which seems to have a very good jailbreak and unlock guide..could some on please confrim this

[generalriden]

uday, welcome here....

there are a lot of 1.1.1 firmware there for sale..go and buy that one, for sure it have. u can buy unlocked too in ebay. for this no need of unlocking and jailbreaking..around 600$

dont worry just keep on this thread ill help u which method is the best. but try to be a part of modmyifone.com...

[udayrulz]

Hey riden by what name are you there on modmyifone forum?

[tiguy99]

Can we still find 1.1.1 iphones in apple stores? I'm getting mine this weekend and wanted to know if any of you who recently have purchased your iphones know if any 1.1.1 models are still stocked at the stores or not.