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Unlock the Apple iPhone – A Definitive Guide

1 July 2007 1,343 views 49 Comments

non_cingular.jpgI am crawling all around the web for iPhone Unlocking solutions and am listing the following links which will automatically tell you when a solution is found. Theoritically speaking iPhone is Quad-Band which is not a pre-requisite for US networks which means that it is ready to be used all over the world. There is more good news, according to AT&T rules, it should provide Unlock Codes for all the GSM phones :)

    Following are the most up to date links for unlocking your iPhone :
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  • Ross said:

    Thanks so much!

    # 2 July 2007 at 11:32 am
  • admin (author) said:

    You are always welcome Ross :)

    # 2 July 2007 at 11:35 am
  • Terry said:

    IPhone will need many upgrades.
    Will unlocking it disable this?

    # 11 July 2007 at 3:52 am
  • admin (author) said:

    Well – Its the Apple TV case – despite the upgrades, it was hacked :)
    Hence – unlocking will always do good even with upgrades!!

    # 11 July 2007 at 11:40 am
  • djlego said:

    http://www.pqdvd.net/iphone-unlock-toolkit.html

    # 12 July 2007 at 1:26 am
  • peter said:

    once unlocked will the iphone work in south africa????????

    ~~~ It is Quad Band and it will work anywhere in the world (GSM)..

    # 13 July 2007 at 2:06 pm
  • matt said:

    in response to djlego….the link uve given has a software, does the phone actually get unlocked and be useful with other gsm networks or is it just another way to unlock the phone for wifi and ipod usage?

    # 14 July 2007 at 3:15 pm
  • CheShA said:

    Errrmmmm loanforphone.com ?? are you really linking me to a site that is asking for my bank details on the front page… AND wants me to submit them via http (not https).

    Jebus.

    ~~~~ Sorry, was just trying to afford a $600 super gadget!! Now it is $400!!! No more loans hopefully though I bought for $550, Apple is going to reimburse $100 for their mighty price cut!!

    # 15 July 2007 at 10:55 am
  • rahul. b said:

    hi!!! from where do i buy the iphone n get it unlocked or can u send me the phone unlocked?

    ~~~~ Well, there has been rumors of it being unlocked but I personally believe that only hardware/ TurboSIM unlocked iPhones exist… I doubt the s/w unlock cos’ it might be a publicity stunt from those sites claiming to have unlocked it and you know how s/w once released to the remotest possible person can float around the interent ;)

    # 17 July 2007 at 2:13 pm
  • Max said:

    When, if soonest possbile whil it come out?

    ~~~~~ It is worth the wait I believe cos’ Apple is playing safe when it comes to unlocking it cos’ AT&T might lose big but Apple cleverly exposed the iPhone App development to the world!!

    # 4 August 2007 at 1:00 pm
  • Tucker said:

    I dont understand! How do I unlock my iphone? What do I do?

    ~~~~ Wait!!

    # 23 August 2007 at 12:48 pm
  • PINOY/IPHONE said:

    Man guys guys guys. I’m in the Philippines already using my unlock iphone. It’s so Easy..PIECE of cake…I’m the first Pinoy that’s probably using it here right now. all my buddy’s are dazzled w/ my phone yep yep…I’m using Globe right now in Manila…DonDOn

    ~~~~~ May we know the method used to unlock it??!

    # 25 August 2007 at 1:21 am
  • Lorin Thwaits said:

    The hardware / software way:

    http://geekswithblogs.net/lorint/archive/2007/08/25/114961.aspx

    # 27 August 2007 at 6:22 am
  • kups said:

    to dondon (or pinoy/iphone)

    so what if you`re using iphone here, big deal, you might be the first, but iphone still sucks!!!

    # 29 August 2007 at 7:45 pm
  • Mad Dog said:

    Hey Pinoy-
    Give me a hint. I want to unlock mine sooooo bad….

    # 30 August 2007 at 12:28 am
  • Shoester said:

    PINOY/IPHONE – that was the most useless comment ever. Very happy for you.

    Aside from using Bladox Turbo Sims or a soldering iron, there is now way to unlock the iphone from the AT&T network.

    There is definetly solutions out there – keep checking http://www.iphonesimfree.com and http://www.iphoneunlocking.com – they both have the solutions but are scared of selling them in case they get sued.

    Hopefully they will start selling the solution – rumoured to be charged at about $25 per unlock. I just keeping checking their websites every day.

    I wouldn’t bother trying to get the Bladox Turbo Sim – they are out of stock at both of the two main suppliers (Bladox http://www.bladox.com and Votech http://www.votech.au)

    Becuase they both got swamped with orders, Bladox went out of stock for a week or so, and are now only taking orders for 5 units or more. Votech’s site is now “temporarily suspended”

    I ordered my turbo sim weeks ago, and expect it in a week or so, as it is coming from Australia.

    In the meantime, why not Activate your phone and play around with some cool hacks – I recommend the NES hack where you can transform your Iphone into a fully blown Nintendo!

    Check out this site http://www.hacktheiphone.net – it has everything you need.

    Good luck and happy hacking from Manchester, UK

    Shoester

    # 30 August 2007 at 4:53 pm
  • Alias420 said:

    There is a step by step tutorial on unlocking your iPhone here: http://www.iphone-hacks.com/2007/09/01/iphone-unlocking-guide/

    ~~~~~ Not really!

    # 1 September 2007 at 11:59 pm
  • slav said:

    hi, anyone that needs and iphone just email me at james_for_us@hotmail.com and i can get you a 4gb for 400 and a 8gb for 500..thanks
    ps they will be unlocked to work with any service

    ~~~~~~ Cave man?!

    # 7 September 2007 at 6:22 pm
  • sonny said:

    I have T-mobile, if I get an unlock iphone… will the internet and the youtube work on there? any functions get messed up?

    ~~~~~ I am using YouTube jus fine after partially unlocking it (using my old cingular a/c!!). Yeah, except for VoiceMail, all other features work. Regarding YouTube, visit this link of mine.

    # 7 September 2007 at 7:33 pm
  • newbie said:

    so overwhelming! What is the deal with the link in entry 5? Will it work. I just lost my old phone to a rainstorm and want to get an iphone but have to stay on t-mobile, stupid contracts! Should I wait or can I hook up an iphone for tmoble? Sorry to be such a newb but it’s confusing.

    # 13 October 2007 at 5:56 pm
  • Marcus said:

    Yo gurus!

    Can anyone tell me if there are any program available for iPhone to record video??

    # 19 October 2007 at 4:45 am
  • Misa said:

    Hi guys.

    I have iphone firmware 1.0.2, and I was wondering which iTunes should I use to sync it with my computer? I am afraid if I use any of the newer versions of iTunes it will lock itself again.

    Thanks

    # 19 October 2007 at 10:50 am
  • admin (author) said:

    Not available so far. I heard there might be an update available for Christmas :)

    # 19 October 2007 at 11:36 am
  • admin (author) said:

    @ Misa – I would suggest using 7.4.1 !

    # 19 October 2007 at 11:38 am
  • andy said:

    since u guys seem to know so much tell me if it is possible to unlock the iphone now and when it becomes avilable in ur country to go back to the old settings and use the legal sim that will then be provided by the then carriers

    # 20 October 2007 at 5:40 am
  • admin (author) said:

    @ Andy : yes, it is possible! It is known as virginizing :)

    # 20 October 2007 at 4:15 pm
  • Sacus said:

    I will soon have an unlocked Iphone but I have been told that if I try and sync it with the latest Itunes it will be locked again.

    Does anyone know if this is true? If so, has anyone found out if you can unlocked it again after the sync?

    # 11 November 2007 at 4:11 pm
  • admin (author) said:

    Well, as far as my knowledge goes, iTunes should not be a problem with unlocked iPhones… 1.1.1 upgrade process should be done properly though….

    Dont worry about the latest itunes , we can always download an older version!!

    # 11 November 2007 at 4:58 pm
  • Alex said:

    hey guys,

    I have an unlocked iphone and am currently using it in canada. When the program comes out for it to record video will I be able to install it without locking the phone again?

    # 12 November 2007 at 3:35 pm
  • admin (author) said:

    Well, Video capability is rumored to be pushed as a firmware upgrade this Christmas. To install it, you may have to virginize your iPhone and do a little bit of hacking. You have to unlock it again unfortunately :(

    # 12 November 2007 at 3:42 pm
  • spikek1 said:

    hey, i’d like to get an iphone but i need to wait till my contract with sprint is up in about 3 months. if I unlock an iphone can i use the basic features such as wi fi and the ipod? without registering with AT&T of course. thanks

    # 5 December 2007 at 11:48 pm
  • jelly said:

    hi. i bought my iphone in u.s.a i have 1.1.2 and modem firmware 04.02.13_G i already install. installer.app and the iphone is running good. but it always says Incorrect Sim. i tried to downgrade the basebase but is not working i even use virginizer. any help would appriciatte. thanks and regards

    # 7 December 2007 at 6:39 am
  • Linda said:

    I just bought an iphone last week. I want to use it in Hong Kong. Can any phones be unlocked or does it have to be a certain version (like 1.1.1)? I have new to this and have no clue. Please advise. Thanks!

    # 18 December 2007 at 5:51 pm
  • iPhoneUser_India said:

    How do I unlock the latest version of iPhone. It seems the bug in the previous version has been fixed.
    Pls le me know. I have got an iPhone but not able to get it unlocked :-(

    # 19 December 2007 at 5:36 am
  • kushal said:

    i want to unlock my apple i phone in india please help me

    # 21 December 2007 at 7:08 am
  • christina said:

    so i just bought an iPhone here, and i think the guy in the store said it was 1 1 3 but he seemedd sort of out of it and on the internet it doesn

    # 31 December 2007 at 6:17 pm
  • admin (author) said:

    @ Christina : 1.1.3 is not out yet, hence it ain’t preloaded yet…

    # 31 December 2007 at 7:50 pm
  • roger168888 said:

    Magicsim 21th turbosim Unlock iPhone 1.1.2 OTB 4.06 4.6
    Hey ! I bought a turbosim for my 3G card last week. it is wonderful ! easy install, support STK. my iphone is 1.1.2 OTB,called Magicsim 21th turbosim

    # 24 January 2008 at 6:24 am
  • kiran (author) said:

    @ Roger : Thanks for the info. TurboSIM still reigns when it comes to unlocking without hardware tampering :) Ut works with 1.1.3 too!!

    # 29 January 2008 at 2:32 am
  • farzin darabi said:

    I just bought a 3G iphone from att and they are my provider can I still unlock the phone to get free stuff?? is it going to mess up the phone??

    # 6 September 2008 at 4:44 pm
  • kiran (author) said:

    Hi Farzin : it is called jailbreak rather than unlock. You can do it to get free stuff, no probs

    # 6 September 2008 at 4:54 pm
  • Sans said:

    Hi Kiran,
    yesterday I asked you if there was a software unlock for the Iphone 3G, and you mentioned that it can currently only be unlocked with a Turbo Sim. Ive seen a number of Sims that say that they will unlock the 3G, which one do you think is legit, or works best?

    # 10 September 2008 at 7:24 am
  • kiran (author) said:

    Sans : http://cgi.ebay.com/New-3G-Turbo-Sim-Unlock-3G-Apple-iphone-8gb-16gb_W0QQitemZ330268044713QQihZ014QQcategoryZ42428QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    I talked to the seller and she has a very good rating. I did not try it myself yet, but it ships from NYC, so no hassles at all .. :)

    # 10 September 2008 at 9:23 am
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    # 8 October 2008 at 3:25 am
  • nabil said:

    my iphone not ditecting my pc. what to do.???

    # 3 November 2008 at 8:43 am
  • Scorieorattex said:

    Да, жаль, что обновления на блоге происходят не так часто, как хотелось бы.

    # 5 March 2009 at 10:26 pm
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  • meka said:

    i want to unlock my iphnee

    # 10 October 2009 at 8:37 pm
  • iLikeMyiPhone (author) said:

    Sure! Follow my latest post or look for the firmware version in categories.

    # 12 October 2009 at 1:36 pm

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