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Dec 03

Using SAM to Activate iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G 4.2.1 without SIM (Stock SIM)

Posted by rish | Hacks, How to | 6 Comments

Want to activate iPhone 4 without SIM? Subscriber Artificial Module (SAM) lets you activate iOS 4.2.1 and 4.1 without stock SIM. It works well to activate iPhone 3GS and 3G as well. Although recently released PwnageTool 4.1.3 and redsn0w 0.9.6 beta 5 along with ultrasn0w 1.2 can take care of iOS 4.2.1 unlock on iPhone 3GS and 3G, you may have to face battery drain issues. SAM will help you minimize the battery drain problems, especially with 3G networks. Here is simple step by step guide that will help you activate iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G with SAM:

Step 1: Restore

Restore to iOS 4.1 or iOS 4.2.1 firmware (if you haven’t already).

Step 2: Jailbreak

Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 with redsn0w 0.9.6 beta 4 or PwnageTool. Jailbreak iPhone 4 4.1 with Limera1n, Greenpois0n tool.

Step 3: Add Repo http://repo.bingner.com in Cydia

Open Cydia, go to “Manage” tab and tap on “Sources”.
Tap on “Edit”, then hit “Add”, a prompt should appear asking “Enter Cydia/APT URL”.
Enter http://repo.bingner.com/ and hit “Add Source”, then tap on “Return to Cydia”.

SAM add repo

Step 4: Install SAM and SAMPrefs

After adding the repo, open it from Sources. You’ll see following:

SAM and SAMPrefs

- SAM
- SAMPrefs
Install both one by one, SAM as well as SAMPrefs.

Subscriber Artificial Module

Step 5: Deactivate iPhone

Run redsn0w 0.9.6 Beta 6 and select the option “Deactivate iPhone”

Deactivate iPhone with redsn0w 0.9.6 b6

Alternatively, you can install OpenSSH and run stockify to deactivate. Redsn0w is easier of both though.

Step 5: Activate iPhone without SIM

Go to Settings > SAM and tap on “De-Activate iPhone”.
Now you can Activate with iTunes.
If you get invalid SIM message in iTunes, you’ll need to manually select the carrier to activate.

Nov 30

Jailbreak 4.2.1 iOS & Update 05.14.02 & 05.15.04 to 06.15.00 with Redsn0w 0.9.6b5

Posted by rish | Hacks, How to | 8 Comments

iPhone Dev Team’s ultrasn0w 1.2 works well to unlock iPhone 3GS & 3G 4.2.1 if they’re on baseband 06.15.00. You should jailbreak 4.2.1 & update 05.14.02 or 05.15.04 to 06.15.00 baseband in order to get iOS 4.2.1 unlock for 3G and 3GS iPhone versions. We’ve already posted a PwnageTool tutorial for those who want to use PwnageTool 4.1.3 (Mac only). Here is our guide for those Windows and Mac users who want to use redsn0w 0.9.6 Beta 5 to jailbreak and update iPhone 3G and 3GS baseband to 06.15.00:

Before you Begin:

Download iOS 4.2.1 firmware and update iPhone to iOS 4.2.1

Download Redsn0w 0.9.6 Beta 5 [Windows | Mac]

Step 1: Launch Redsn0w, click on “Browse” and select the downloaded iOS 4.2.1.

11-redsn0w-browse-firmware

Step 2: 3GS users, Redsn0w will show a dialog box asking if you have new bootrom or old one. Click “Yes” if you have new bootrom iPhone 3GS and click “No” if you have old bootrom version.

12-redsn0w-new-bootrom

Step 3: Redsn0w will show the following options:

Install Cydia
Install custom bundle
Install iPad baseband
Just boot tethered right now
Just enter pwned DFU mode right now

Select “Install Cydia”, that’s obvious of all. Also select “Install iPad baseband” if (and only if) you want to unlock iPhone 3GS or 3G 4.2.1 iOS with ultrasn0w 1.2.

14-redsn0w-options

Be sure to read the warning that redsn0w shows when you check the “Install iPad baseband” checkbox.

13-redsn0w-baseband-update-warning

Step 4: In next step, connect your device to computer while it’s turned off. Then click “Next”. Be ready to perform some quick actions to enter DFU mode.

Step 5: Enter DFU mode, follow on-screen instructions that redsn0w shows.

15-redsn0w-dfu-mode

Soon as your device gets into DFU mode, redsn0w will begin the jailbreak process and will also update 05.15.04 to 06.15.00 baseband in the process.

iPhone 3GS, 3G Unlock iOS 4.2.1

After jailbreaking and updating the baseband, iPhone 3G and 3GS users can follow our guide on how to unlock iOS 4.2.1 with ultrasn0w 1.2.

Nov 28

Ultrasn0w 1.2 Unlock iPhone 3GS, 3G 4.2.1 05.15.04, 05.14.02

Posted by rish | Hacks, How to | 14 Comments

Ultrasn0w 1.2 unlock is now available in Cydia. It comes with bit of twist as it can unlock iPhone 3GS 4.2.1 and iPhone 3G 4.2.1 but can’t unlock 05.15.04 or 05.14.02 baseband. As a workaround, PwnageTool 4.1.3 lets you update iPhone 3GS, 3G to 06.15.00 baseband. Apparently ultrasn0w 1.2 can unlock 06.15.00 that actually is iPad 3.2.2 baseband. First your baseband is updated and then it’s unlocked, that’s as complex as it sounds. You can unlock your devices anyway, here is the guide:

How to Unlock iPhone 3GS, 3G 4.2.1 iOS

Step 1: Jailbreak iPhone 3GS 4.2.1 and also update baseband to 06.15.00 in the process.

Step 2: Run Cydia from SpringBoard.

Step 3: Tap on “Edit”, then hit “Add”, a prompt should appear asking “Enter Cydia/APT URL”.

Step 4: Enter http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com/ and hit “Add Source”, then tap on “Return to Cydia”.

Step 5: Once the process completes, search for ultrasn0w 1.2 in Cydia and install it.

Step 6: After installation, reboot your iPhone. That’s it!

Enjoy your unlocked iPhone.

Nov 28

Why Should you Update iPhone 3GS, 3G Baseband to 06.15.00 iPad

Posted by rish | Hacks | 2 Comments

Still wondering whether you should update iPhone 3GS / 3G baseband to 06.15.00? Well, if you want to unlock 05.15.04 or 05.14.02, you have to update to 06.15.00 baseband. The newly released PwnageTool 4.1.3 does this for Mac users. You can jailbreak iPhone 3GS 4.2.1 with PwnageTool as well as can update your baseband to 06.15.00 to make it unlockable. Here are some facts before you go on to update the baseband:

Compatibility

iPad modem firmware 06.15.00 is compatible with that of iPhone 3G and 3GS. Several of Dev Team members have confirmed that they’re running the iPad baseband on iPhone for some days now and it’s fully compatible.

Risk Involved

If you update to baseband 06.15.00, you will NOT be able to restore to stock firmware and will have to restore to custom IPSW all the time. So continue at your own risk. If you’re confused, read the Dev Team blog.

Your Options

If you rely on software unlock, your only option is to not to update to iOS 4.2.1 (if you haven’t already). If you have updated to iOS 4.2.1 and updated your baseband in the process, there’s no other option for you.

DISCLAIMER: Do this at your own risk.

Nov 25

ETA: Ultrasn0w iOS 4.2.1 Unlock 05.15.04 Baseband on iPhone 3GS, 3G Release on Sunday

Posted by rish | Hacks, Mobiles, News | 8 Comments

UPDATE: Ultrasn0w 1.2 unlock for 05.15.04 baseband is now out.

An updated ultrasn0w release could be as soon as Sunday November 28. So we may have iOS 4.2.1 unlock for baseband 05.15.04 on iPhone 3GS and 3G by coming Sunday. iPhone 4 unlock for iOS 4.2.1 could have more delay though.

As stated by MuscleNerd of iPhone Dev Team:

Good progress today…everything is on track for updated ultrasn0w by Sunday/Funday at the latest (longer for iPhone4!)

iOS 4.2.1 Unlock 05.15.04

So, if you are running iOS 4.2.1 firmware on iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G, be prepared to unlock iOS 4.2.1 05.15.04 baseband. While you wait for the unlock, jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 using redsn0w 0.9.6 beta 4.

Aug 18

Jailbreak iOS 4.0.2 (iPhone 3GS) with PwnageTool [Unofficial]

Posted by rish | Hacks | No Comments

As expected, unofficial PwnageTool unofficial is here and you can jailbreak iOS 4.0.2 on iPhone 3GS (Old Bootrom) using the unofficial PwnageTool release. Earlier, iOS 4.0.2 was jailbroken on iPhone 3G with redsn0w 0.9.5 Beta. Here is the step by step guide to jailbreak iOS 4.0.2 using PwnageTool on Mac:

Before you Begin:

Download required files.

Apple iTunes 9.2.1
Apple iOS 4.0.2 IPSW
Unofficial PwnageTool

For ease of use, place all these tools at same location, preferably on desktop.

Jailbreak iOS 4.02 on iPhone 3GS

Step 1: Launch the downloaded PwnageTool

Step 2: Select your device (iPhone 3GS)

Step 3: A prompt will appear asking : “Do you have an iPhone contract that would activate normally through iTunes?” Click on “No”. Clicking yes will update your baseband to latest one and you won’t be able to unlock iPhone 3GS unless a tool is released.

Step 4: Let PwnageTool complete building custom IPSW for you. Once done, it will show “ihaz Success” message.

Step 5: Your custom IPSW for iOS 4 is ready. Load custom IPSW file to iPhone 3GS.

Step 6: Now let iTunes do its thing. During the process, your iPhone screen should be showing the progress bar. iPhone will restart once installation is complete.

Unlock iOS 4.0.2

To unlock iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.0.2, you can use ultrasn0w 1.0. Here are the seps:

Step 1: Jailbreak iPhone 4 with JailbreakMe. Once Jailbroken, you will find Cydia on HomeScreen.

Step 2: Open Cydia, go to “Manage” tab and tap on “Sources”.

Step 3: Once in “Sources” tap on “Edit” on top-right side, then hit on “Add”. A window will pop up.

Step 4: Enter http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com and hit “Add”.

Step 5: Tap on “Done” on top right corner.

Step 6: Go to “Search” tab in Cydia and search “ultrasn0w”. You should find ultrasn0w in there.

Step 7: Install ultrasn0w (Tap on “Install” on top right corner).

A guide with screenshots is posted here.

Jul 26

Jailbreaking Legalized! iPhone Jailbreak & Unlock Now Legal, Rooting Android Devices is Legal as Well

Posted by rish | News | 3 Comments

Could the process to unlock and jailbreak iPhone be legal? As per new exemptions granted by Library of Congress, the process of unlocking and jailbreaking the iPhone will now be legal. And this does not apply on iPhones alone, users of all other phones will also be able to break electronic locks on their devices in order to run the apps that aren’t approved by their vendors.

It’s really big news for jailbreaking community as Apple have always argued that jailbreaking was illegal and it allowed piracy. News comes at a time when Spirit jailbreak for iOS 4.0.1 is around the corner and Dev Team have successfully been able to unlock iPhone 4 and they’re set to release ultrasn0w 0.94 unlock for iPhone 4 soon.

Let’s see how Apple, AT&T and others react.

via WashingtonPost

Jul 15

How to Unlock iOS 4.0.1 with Ultrasn0w 0.93

Posted by rish | How to | No Comments

To the joy of those who rely on unlock, iOS 4.0.1 didn’t include baseband update. So, you can unlock iOS 4.0.1 baseband 05.13.04 and earlier with ultrasn0w 0.93.

Before you Begin: Disable 3G, if you’re on T-Mobile USA.

How to Unlock iOS 4.0.1

Step 1: Jailbreak iOS 4.0.1 with redsn0w 0.9.5 (iPhone 3G only, for now).

Step 2: Run Cydia from SpringBoard.

Step 3: Tap on “Edit”, then hit “Add”, a prompt will appear asking “Enter Cydia/APT URL”.

Step 4: Enter http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com/ and hit “Add Source”, then tap on “Return to Cydia”.

Step 5: Once the process completes, search for ultrasn0w 0.93 in Cydia and install it.

Step 6: After installation, reboot your iPhone.

That’s it. Your iPhone 3G iOS on 4.0.1 unlock is complete. Enjoy! And as you’d note, instructions posted here are exactly similar as we posted earlier for iOS 4 unlock.

Jul 13

iPhone 4 Unlocked, PlanetBeing Unlocks iPhone 4

Posted by rish | Hacks | One Comment

Yes you read it right, iPhone 4 gets unlocked already. Working on unlock for iPhone 4 for many days, MuscleNerd and Planetbeing have finally managed to have iPhone 4 unlocked successfully! This was posted on twitter by planetbeing, saying: “Looks like I now have an unlocked iPhone 4. ” Here is the screenshot of the tweet: iPhone4 unlocked by planetbeing & MuscleNerd Proofs are yet to come though and we will keep you updated. Stay tuned. Update 1: Here is the image of unlocked iPhone 4 posted by planetbeing:

iPhone 4 Unlocked

Here is another image showing Cydia on iPhone 4:

Cydia on Unlocked iPhone 4

Expect a video soon .

Jul 04

iPhone 4 Unlock, Planetbeing & MuscleNerd Progress

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Yes iPhone 4 unlock may still be possible, despite it being having new bootloader. Though, putting first things first. Don’t expect anything too soon, have patience as the men are at work already. MuscleNerd of iPhone Dev Team and Planetbeing of iDroid (Android for iPhone) fame have got together to play with iPhone 4 baseband. There recent tweets bring enough hope that we could have a solution to unlock iPhone 4 at some point of time. Here are the tweets:

First one from MuscleNerd:

Having fun on iPhone4 baseband with @planetbeing…step 1: arbitrary code exec…done. (LOTS of steps left tho!)

And now the ones from PlanetBeing:

Haven’t eaten in over 24 hours working on the baseband; running on adrenaline only.

and later:

Apple added an anti-blacksn0w trick this time around. i have an ever-growing bag of tricks though, wrapped in a nice python script.

So, people, don’t ask for ETA, who knows we could have an unlock for iPhone 4 this fall, or even before it. Let hope be the last thing you lose Smile .

At current, ultrasn0w 0.93 can unlock iPhone 3GS & iPhone 3G on any baseband. But since new bootrom users who have not saved their SHSH blobs can’t jailbreak, they can’t unlock either. Old bootrom users and those who have saved SHSH blobs can go through a rather complex process to perform a tethered jailbreak (tethered vs untethered jailbreak). Guides are available for Windows as well as for Mac.

Update: Planetbeing and MuscleNerd have finally managed to unlock iPhone 4.

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