mass_core Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I am wondering how some people got their uk iphone unlock already? does anyone know a method? I tried one on a friend's phone and got a strange issue(all calls need to be done on speaker) the method was: 1.1.2 Jailbreak (Updated) **** NOTE: This method currently requires you be on 1.1.1 of the firmware. If you are on 1.1.2 you must downgrade prior to being able to use this jailbreak. **** Updates: - Activation/YouTube for iPhones - Added an automatic fix for SpringBoard crash problem on touches - PPC support - Some improvements to crossplatform compatibility Step 1: Downgrade to 1.1.1 (if required) *** NOTE: This guide does not guarantee it will work 100%. Also errors 1015 is expected at the end of the process. Continue reading to understand. *** 1. Download the 1.1.1 ipsw firmware file from Apple. If the downloaded file has the extension ".zip", please remove it and modify it to end up with a filename ending in _Restore.ipsw 2. Reboot your iPhone holding the top (power) and home buttons BUT release the top button 10 seconds into it (right after the screen goes dark) and continue to hold the home button until iTunes detects the phone in recovery mode. The iPhone screen will appear to be off, but start iTunes if not started yet . 3. Restore your iPhone by pressing and holding the 'Shift' key on windows or 'option' key on Mac, then click 'restore' to select the 1.1.1 firmware file you downloaded earlier. The restore should go through and errors at the end with error 1015. However you will notice that the iphone is in DFU mode with the connect to itunes screen from 1.1.1. 4. In order to kick the phone out of that mode I just had to launch iNdependence version 1.2.5 and wait a minute or so. If you are using iTunes 7.5 you will have to get a MobileDevice from a previousv version in order to run Independence. - If iNdependence is not available or you are on a Windows machine, download a working copy of iPhuc and issue the following commands: cmd setenv auto-boot true cmd saveenv cmd fsboot —————————————————————————————————- Step 2a: Jailbreak 1.1.1 on Unactivated iPhone *** NOTE: If your phone has been activated through iTunes, you can proceed to step 2b. *** 1. enter *#307# press call, now use the back button on the top of your screen to remove *#307# , now enter 0 , press call, press answer, press hold, press decline. And you get to the contact list. And thereafter every time you push the homebutton you just slide the "emergency call" slide, then enter 0 , press call, press hold, press decline. 2. Push contacts, end call and you get called again, this time hit decline and you access one of menus with favorites, you can edit contacts, do a test ride on keyboard, take photos etc. 3. Now edit a new contact and type in "prefs://11″ as web-address and "http://jailbreakme.com"'>http://jailbreakme.com" as an additional URL. 4. When you tap "prefs://11″ you can now select your favorite WiFi gateway. 5. Now press the home button and move the slider to the dial-pad. 6. Now you can go back to the contact list by Dialing 0, push call, then answer, then contacts, then hit the "http://jailbreakme.com" web address you typed in. 7. Scroll down to the bottom, click "Install AppSnapp". Safari will exit and you'll return to your springboard. Wait for the phone to reboot. You are now jailbroken. and are able to use Installer.app. —————————————————————————————————- Step 2b: Jailbreaking on iPod Touch or iTunes Activated iPhone 1. Launch Safari 2. Visit http://jailbreakme.com, Scroll down to the bottom, click "Install AppSnapp". Safari will exit and you'll return to your springboard. Slide to unlock, you are now jailbroken. and are able to use Installer.app. —————————————————————————————————- Step 3: Prepare your 1.1.1 device for the Update 1. Launch Installer.app 2. Scroll down to Tweaks (1.1.1) 3. Select OktoPrep 4. Click Install —————————————————————————————————- Step 3b: Prevent SpringBoard crash on previous hacked iPod touches If you have installed MobileMail on your iPod touch, there is a chance an update to 1.1.2 will render your device inoperable until a restore. This issue can be prevented by switching Auto-Check off. - Go to General->Mail->Auto-Check. Set it to Manual. If you forget to do this step and update, proceed with the jailbreak in step 5 (even though SpringBoard is unusable) and we will fix it for you. —————————————————————————————————- Step 4: Update to 1.1.2 1. Connect your device to your computer 2. Launch iTunes 3. Choose your device 4. Click Update - If update still shows 1.1.1 as being the newest version, you may download the 1.1.2 from an Apple download server and shift-click (PC) or option-click (Mac) on "Check for update" and select the update you downloaded. - DO NOT CLICK OR SHIFT-CLICK RESTORE: That will wipe the changes OktoPrep made. 5. Wait forever for your device to update —————————————————————————————————- Step 5: Jailbreak your iPod Touch or iPhone WARNING: If your iPhone is unactivated, it will be factory "hactivated" for you and YouTube enabled. If this is not desired behavior, activate your iPhone with iTunes before proceeding. 1. Close iTunes 2. Connect your device to your computer 3. On Windows, double click on windows.bat, on Mac, double click on jailbreak.jar 4. Follow the on screen instructions. —————————————————————————————————- Step 6: Unlocking 1.1.2 Note: # This version of anySIM works only with 4.02.13_G baseband version and can be run on 1.0.2, or 1.1.1 jailbroken systems * The only way your baseband will be 4.02.13_G while you're running 1.0.2 or 1.1.1 is if you updated then downgraded firmware. 1. Start at 1.0.2 or 1.1.1 or 1.1.2, do a fresh 1.1.2 RESTORE This will load the new baseband firmware. 2. Now, RESTORE (downgrade) first to 1.1.1 and then to 1.0.2. This will not alter the baseband firmware, so it will still be the 1.1.2 version 3. Now on 1.0.2, jailbreak and install anySIM 1.2.1u 4. Run anySIM 1.2.1u to unlock the phone. Although you are running fw 1.0.2 with a 1.1.2 baseband, the phone will work. 5. Now RESTORE to 1.1.1 again 6. Do a jailbreakme.com and use installer to fetch and run OktoPrep 7. Now do an UPDATE (not restore) to 1.1.2. If you restore instead of updating then oktoprep is wiped out and you need to redo the steps. 8. Run the jailbreak software. DO NOT RUN anySIM 1.2 under 1.1.2. It will not work properly and you risk corrupting your baseband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panos2310 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 It seems that currently (29/11) Unlocking a 1.1.2 Out of the box iPhone is NOT possible. The new bootloader installed on these devices does not allow messing around with the baseband. A solution is expected when a NEWER version of the firmware will be available (then it will be possible to unlock the device) Hackers worldwide are working towards a quicker solution. The only way to use 1.1.2 OOB devices currently is by using Turbosim which is expensive and there is a long waiting list as a result of the high demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jez6345789 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 So in the UK the best option is a day trip to france and pay the extra euro's for an unlocked french model. If a 1.1.2 retail version is purchased can it be down graded to 1.1.1 and then unlocked, as I am thinking the other option is to live with 1.1.1 unlocked as I am on orange till a better hack is sorted for 1.1.2 and beyond. regards jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panos2310 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 1.1.1 ooh devices can be upgraded and unlocked. 1.1.2 ooh devices cannot YET be unlocked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jez6345789 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 So If I buy UK iphone 1.1.2 I can down grade it to 1.1.1 and use it with anysim or one of the ther unlocks. regards Jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panos2310 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Repeat: 1.1.2 Out of the box iPhones (which means ANY european iPhone and also US iphones sold after 9/11) CANNOT be unlocked by software (until now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomniusX Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 So with turbosim inserted is works right away with my network with no problems and i can also upgrade etc..?? cause i've seen the adds on some websites and i might buy it.. or hypersim ("if" it does the same) I'm searching for an easy way to work around my 1.1.2 fw with new bl.. If the turbosim solution works plus without "h4king" the iphone.. it's one hell of a thing..! And i said.. is the hypersim something similar or better "or" worse? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.C. Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 TurboSIM AFAIK works without hacking the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea990 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Now there is the stealth sim. It has not to be programmed/hackered or something like that. Just put it inside your 1.1.2 iPhone and it will do the trick. Jailbreaking is easy, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hi! I think that you cannot use the unlocked french iPohne with another carrier. This was postet on some other website. I am not really sure, if this is the truth but there was written that the unlocked french phone is only opten to french carriers! Maybe check this again! bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mass_core Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hi! I think that you cannot use the unlocked french iPohne with another carrier. This was postet on some other website. I am not really sure, if this is the truth but there was written that the unlocked french phone is only opten to french carriers! Maybe check this again! bye you're right... read this,it was on front page few days ago: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=76266 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurael Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 However, they've promised to fix that. Apparently, it not working with non-French carriers was a) illegal, and a mistake. Just hold on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas392 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I am wondering how some people got their uk iphone unlock already?does anyone know a method? I tried one on a friend's phone and got a strange issue(all calls need to be done on speaker) the method was: 1.1.2 Jailbreak (Updated) **** NOTE: This method currently requires you be on 1.1.1 of the firmware. If you are on 1.1.2 you must downgrade prior to being able to use this jailbreak. **** Updates: - Activation/YouTube for iPhones - Added an automatic fix for SpringBoard crash problem on touches - PPC support - Some improvements to crossplatform compatibility Step 1: Downgrade to 1.1.1 (if required) *** NOTE: This guide does not guarantee it will work 100%. Also errors 1015 is expected at the end of the process. Continue reading to understand. *** 1. Download the 1.1.1 ipsw firmware file from Apple. If the downloaded file has the extension ".zip", please remove it and modify it to end up with a filename ending in _Restore.ipsw 2. Reboot your iPhone holding the top (power) and home buttons BUT release the top button 10 seconds into it (right after the screen goes dark) and continue to hold the home button until iTunes detects the phone in recovery mode. The iPhone screen will appear to be off, but start iTunes if not started yet . 3. Restore your iPhone by pressing and holding the 'Shift' key on windows or 'option' key on Mac, then click 'restore' to select the 1.1.1 firmware file you downloaded earlier. The restore should go through and errors at the end with error 1015. However you will notice that the iphone is in DFU mode with the connect to itunes screen from 1.1.1. 4. In order to kick the phone out of that mode I just had to launch iNdependence version 1.2.5 and wait a minute or so. If you are using iTunes 7.5 you will have to get a MobileDevice from a previousv version in order to run Independence. - If iNdependence is not available or you are on a Windows machine, download a working copy of iPhuc and issue the following commands: cmd setenv auto-boot true cmd saveenv cmd fsboot —————————————————————————————————- Step 2a: Jailbreak 1.1.1 on Unactivated iPhone *** NOTE: If your phone has been activated through iTunes, you can proceed to step 2b. *** 1. enter *#307# press call, now use the back button on the top of your screen to remove *#307# , now enter 0 , press call, press answer, press hold, press decline. And you get to the contact list. And thereafter every time you push the homebutton you just slide the "emergency call" slide, then enter 0 , press call, press hold, press decline. 2. Push contacts, end call and you get called again, this time hit decline and you access one of menus with favorites, you can edit contacts, do a test ride on keyboard, take photos etc. 3. Now edit a new contact and type in "prefs://11″ as web-address and "http://jailbreakme.com"'>http://jailbreakme.com" as an additional URL. 4. When you tap "prefs://11″ you can now select your favorite WiFi gateway. 5. Now press the home button and move the slider to the dial-pad. 6. Now you can go back to the contact list by Dialing 0, push call, then answer, then contacts, then hit the "http://jailbreakme.com" web address you typed in. 7. Scroll down to the bottom, click "Install AppSnapp". Safari will exit and you'll return to your springboard. Wait for the phone to reboot. You are now jailbroken. and are able to use Installer.app. —————————————————————————————————- Step 2b: Jailbreaking on iPod Touch or iTunes Activated iPhone 1. Launch Safari 2. Visit http://jailbreakme.com, Scroll down to the bottom, click "Install AppSnapp". Safari will exit and you'll return to your springboard. Slide to unlock, you are now jailbroken. and are able to use Installer.app. —————————————————————————————————- Step 3: Prepare your 1.1.1 device for the Update 1. Launch Installer.app 2. Scroll down to Tweaks (1.1.1) 3. Select OktoPrep 4. Click Install —————————————————————————————————- Step 3b: Prevent SpringBoard crash on previous hacked iPod touches If you have installed MobileMail on your iPod touch, there is a chance an update to 1.1.2 will render your device inoperable until a restore. This issue can be prevented by switching Auto-Check off. - Go to General->Mail->Auto-Check. Set it to Manual. If you forget to do this step and update, proceed with the jailbreak in step 5 (even though SpringBoard is unusable) and we will fix it for you. —————————————————————————————————- Step 4: Update to 1.1.2 1. Connect your device to your computer 2. Launch iTunes 3. Choose your device 4. Click Update - If update still shows 1.1.1 as being the newest version, you may download the 1.1.2 from an Apple download server and shift-click (PC) or option-click (Mac) on "Check for update" and select the update you downloaded. - DO NOT CLICK OR SHIFT-CLICK RESTORE: That will wipe the changes OktoPrep made. 5. Wait forever for your device to update —————————————————————————————————- Step 5: Jailbreak your iPod Touch or iPhone WARNING: If your iPhone is unactivated, it will be factory "hactivated" for you and YouTube enabled. If this is not desired behavior, activate your iPhone with iTunes before proceeding. 1. Close iTunes 2. Connect your device to your computer 3. On Windows, double click on windows.bat, on Mac, double click on jailbreak.jar 4. Follow the on screen instructions. —————————————————————————————————- Step 6: Unlocking 1.1.2 Note: # This version of anySIM works only with 4.02.13_G baseband version and can be run on 1.0.2, or 1.1.1 jailbroken systems * The only way your baseband will be 4.02.13_G while you're running 1.0.2 or 1.1.1 is if you updated then downgraded firmware. 1. Start at 1.0.2 or 1.1.1 or 1.1.2, do a fresh 1.1.2 RESTORE This will load the new baseband firmware. 2. Now, RESTORE (downgrade) first to 1.1.1 and then to 1.0.2. This will not alter the baseband firmware, so it will still be the 1.1.2 version 3. Now on 1.0.2, jailbreak and install anySIM 1.2.1u 4. Run anySIM 1.2.1u to unlock the phone. Although you are running fw 1.0.2 with a 1.1.2 baseband, the phone will work. 5. Now RESTORE to 1.1.1 again 6. Do a jailbreakme.com and use installer to fetch and run OktoPrep 7. Now do an UPDATE (not restore) to 1.1.2. If you restore instead of updating then oktoprep is wiped out and you need to redo the steps. 8. Run the jailbreak software. DO NOT RUN anySIM 1.2 under 1.1.2. It will not work properly and you risk corrupting your baseband. The StealthSim can unlock the iphone without any problems. I got mine at http://www.iphonelocks.com plus has good support all the jailbreak instructions are there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mass_core Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 The StealthSim can unlock the iphone without any problems. I got mine at http://www.iphonelocks.com plus has good support all the jailbreak instructions are there cheers mate! that look good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSn1™ Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 1.1.2 ootb is not unlockable via software unlock. It is unlockable via Hardware unlock downgrading the bootloader to 3.9 and unlocking as normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibblesan Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Most you can do software wise is to downgrade to 1.1.1, jailbreak, back to 1.1.2 and run activation patch to allow use of an O2 pay as you go SIM. Which is what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSn1™ Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Yup. If you're using O2, do not unlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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