iPhone SIM unlock open source code, application released!
By Ryan Block 
posted Sep 11th 2007 7:56PM
posted Sep 11th 2007 7:56PM
Update: iPhone Dev Wiki is reporting that another compiled unlock solution has appeared, called iUnlock, developed by the iPhone Dev Team with credit to Zappaz. We've yet to verify that either solution works, but the iUnlock software appears to be in a more complete state. More up here.
wooot!
COOL THAKS
er, cjeck the iphone Dev team wiki pls :)
Do you have a link to the wiki?
Hooray! Thanks Dev Team!!!
I knew this would come. So glad I didn't pay sh!t for an unlock :D
Is this the future of tech? Buying ANYTHING is dumb, because a cheaper (or free, if we are talking software) version will be out soon?
Moore's law (basically) claimed every 18 months the speed of computers would double. I think we need a new foundation, something to reflect the fact that not only will the hardware get better, but it was get exponentially cheaper, and the information, the 1s and 0s, will be free.
I bought an iPhone. It was 600 bucks, and i loved it. I wasn't pissed when it went to 400, because to me, it was worth 600. I didn't buy the unlock cause i'm fine with AT&T. But more and more, it frightens me to buy anything in the tech world.
well, we can only hope the 1s and 0s will become free... Some companies need to stop locking down hardware with their own, expensive P's of S and open up to the open source community. One of the big reasons I'm going to purchase a Touch is the likely ease and speed with which hackers will make it exponentially more useful.
if you're really that stressed out over falling prices, then just wait 2-3 months before buying things from now on.
it's not like the pattern isn't obvious or anything, you yourself just stated it.
the pattern isn't scary, it's just the nature of competition.
In a few months, something newer or better comes out. Than, you won't want to buy it, because the price is about to fall at any time.
Its unending.
I think it's down to every 6 months now. It sure seems that way.
not always.
apple tv came out YEARS after xbox1 + xbmc. do I want to buy it? no, xbmc kicks the crap out of appleTV, and beyond that, it's cheaper.
new isn't always better, it's about making the right descision with what you buy, it's also about not having to be on the bleeding edge.
alot of the time, as I said with xbmc, older tech can be better, not worse, than newer stuff if there's a good community effort, which is EXACTLY what we are seeing with the iphone, and what will continue on I'm sure with ipod touch.
if it breaks your heart you don't have the newest or greatest, you need a hobby. it's just a gadget after all, it won't make feel 'whole' or complete your soul. go have a stroll in the park dude.
I actually live close to Millenium Park in chicago and stroll through it daily, often stopping to check my email on my iPhone.
You, friend, are the epitome of needlessly negative engadget commenters that has taken this site over. I wasn't trying to make some sweeping comment to get people riled up, or even attempting to say something controversial at all. I was making an observation in regards to how 40 years ago the rule was 18 months, and now look at the innovation we see in months, even days. I WAS MAKING A POSITIVE STATEMENT, WITH A JOKE TACKED ON TO THE END. I bought the very device i was joking about, an iPhone, and specifically stated that i wasn't pissed about the price drop...
If anything, my being ok with said price drop puts me in a more positive group than most people commenting around here these days, far and away.
And your willingness to let a comment that had nothing to do with you personally get you riled up enough to say things like "go talk a walk in the park dude" shows exactly what the rest of us, here to discuss gadgets, something we enjoy, are tired of seeing.
I'm not sure i'm the one most in need of some park time. Just saying.
I don't have a iPhone (:\) but the code looks good :D
Major moment for the iPhone. I just bought one so I can use it in Toronto!
lucky you, rogers or fido the scurvy of canada. go rogers centre.... *cough*
Hey Brad, I'm just curious to how you went about getting an iPhone in Toronto? I want to get one before the weekend. What's the easiest way ?
An online Apple order with an American credit card and an authorized Canadian shipping address?
I'm considering doing the same as you, any help would be greatly appreciated.
I bought one off Ebay, yet to have hear from the guy...... :-O , but yeah if you want one we can figure something out.
My email is bradc130@gmail.com
same thing for me.. i bought an iphone yesterday.. it's not the best phone.. but so many people are invested in the platform that you get things like this.. new apps, unlocks.. it's the community that makes the iphone what it is.. that's why i wanted one and now Dev made it possible for me to use it in Canada, in a very generous way... free is very sweet !!! thanks :)
can some one help me out with the codes. please
Well, I don't know what platforms are supported... They have to be compiled before they are of direct help to you.
For me it would be a
./configure
make
sudo make install
If you're on windows, I don't know what you'd have to go through.
Nice one Dev Team!
Hey..um..I just bought an ipod touch...and was wondering should I buy..a iphone instead and just unlock it...i mean ..its a free phone basically right..it works off of any g3 network..or how does this whole unlocking thing work??
I'm not exactly sure in what financial situation you are in, but for me, a $400 phone is definitely not a free phone.
Does anyone know how to get the software on the iphone from windows
http://iphone.fiveforty.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
the last two links are fake some kid linked it to irc and it got posted on wiki by mistake
They updated the wiki with new download sites. When I download it, the zip folder has a macosx folder and a iunlock file in it. How do I make these work on my 1.0.0 iphone with windows?
Thanks
Good question :D
I laugh at those who payed $99 for the other software
shouldnt all hell break loose right now?
i just seems way too calm right now.
Trust me all hell is breaking loose on the irc chat and on hackint0sh.org. The traffic has brought their servers down.
waiting for a tutorial...
Apple and AT&T made an agreement and I think people should respect that. But it seems like it's some kind of sport to hack every Apple product.
Cry me a river Timberlake.
that's great for apple and at&t. I'm not either of those 2 parties.
why should people respect Apple & AT&Ts agreement? They locked other people out, so why shouldn't we set ourselves free? You obviously shouldn't be part of this community KArl, but I don't really mean that, because we are about being free and setting things free from the chains of unethical agreements, so keep on talking, enjoy life, but watch your back, cause the 800 pound gorilla will sit on you first chance it gets.
i can hear those iphonesim boys crying right now.. HAHAHA >
they're not crying, whhy do you think they sold only to resellers and only in bulk?
they were EXPECTING that this would happen any day now.
they already have all their money. it's the resellers that bought the liscences who are screwed. oh well for them.
I don't believe these are real. I believe someone has hacked the Wiki and posted these links because they do not seem to be legitimate.
Man, I am really impressed with these guys - a little over 2 months and they developed a free unlocking tool for the iPhone. Just incredible...
On a related (and cynical) note, I'm curious as to how much malware will be bundled into a file called iPhone-unlocker.zip or iPhone-unlocker.exe and put on P2P networks sometime in the next day or so by some a-hole. Some poor saps are going to be taken advantage of in a baaaaad way...
http://www.iPhoneUnlocking.com/iUnlock.zip .... they claim this is legitimate. and this is the site that was supposedly contacted at 3 in the morning from an at&t lawyer. pshh. i don't believe this one's true.
Release the hounds!!!! ;-))
so ipod touch...or unlocked iphone..??
Its simple, i uploaded iunlock-Contains-Files.rar ..
Its contains the nor ,fls and the unlocker.
Move all these files to your iphone via ssh, and run iunlock via the ssh. Make sure all files are in same dir, and there u go :P unlocked. U might need to minicom into the baseband and at+CLCK
simple for you!
In English, please ;)
hey can you help me?? im so lost.... email me at c.merino@cox.net id really appreciate it thanks!
How do you do it with Windows, WinScp, and a 1.0.0 Iphone?
Thanks
Search on uploading apps first once you can do that this will be obvious to you.. You need to use a program like ibrick in windows if not already done.
Awesome work Wiki and Engadget thanks for all the news and keeping us up to date realtime on this unlocking journey!
Please if anyone knows a rough tutorial for us newbies to unlock their iPhone straight from the store to fully unlocked and ready for any sim card we'd appreciate it!
Way to go guys!
I think Gizmodo is not publishing my Comments, so I will stay with Engadget!
Running it right now. It's been 16 minutes and it's at 85%.
jorge
could you please tell us step by step how you did it?
thanks
hey jorge can you help me unlock my iphone bc i need some serious help doing it.... i downloaded all the applications from the site that oyu need but my computer isnt picking them up... it be easier if you could email me at c.merino@cox.net or if have aim my sn is cyrus6288 thank you!!!
Can we use AT&T sim cards with this unlock, so I don't have to reup for 2 years and keep my current plan?
Yes. Don't use this hack straight away first look search on deactivating your phone "jon dvd" deactivating search will find you that. Basically use itunes 7.0.54 (from old apps) use "jon dvds" patch with ue-edit and the host file mod. that will activate it straight off. or can try
http://www.dvdtoiphone.net/unlock-iphone.html what ever works. then search on uploading apps. once you can do that.. or ready to move onto unlocking the phone with this.
now if we could get a hack to shoot video with the iphone and get a gps feature.. if that's at all possible ? hehe ok ok.. you may take a break.... ;) thanks guys !!!!!!!! really appreciate the generosity.
C
I'm pumped. haha:)
lol guys please stop spamming the hackint0sh irc chans
it is essential to put the files in the /usr/bin folder.
don't put it in /var/root, this would give you a permission denied error.
best regards
hey aren't these guys up for that $100,000.00 reward for the first free unlockable software...they should get it!! if not..
And it is possible the detailed instruction? Where, what files to load in iPhone? What to do then? As it to apply under WinXP?
Its simple, i uploaded iunlock-Contains-Files.rar ..
Its contains the nor ,fls and the unlocker.
Move all these files to your iphone via ssh, and run iunlock via the ssh. Make sure all files are in same dir, and there u go :P unlocked. U might need to minicom into the baseband and at+CLCK
Are you sure you don't have to create your own specific nor?
No idea what you just said :)
"U might need to minicom into the baseband and at+CLCK"
i dont understand this. can you explain more?
New Intructions:
**Make sure you are 1.0.2 fw****
***Stop CommCentre:**
/bin/launchctl unload /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.CommCenter.plist
***Run the Unlock***
run iunlock ICE03.14.08_G.fls nor
(wait about 20mins)
***Minicom into the tty.baseband***
Minicom
type :
AT S7=45 S0=0 L1 V1 X4 &c1 E1 Q0
AT+CLCK="PN",0,"00000000"
AT+CLCK="PN",2
( if you cant write in the minicom, start Commcenter again and stop it again)
***start comm centre***
/bin/launchctl load /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.CommCenter.plist
You lost me at Minicom.
can you help me... im so lost... my email is c.merino@cox.net... i would really appreciate it
basic guide:
http://iphone.unlock.no/
Jorge or anyone else
How did you get it to start to unlock im using windows and have ibrickr on and wiNstaller on my system im not hot on uploading so if someone coule make it easy that would be so cool and i think i speak for everyone with a iphone THANK YOU DEV TEAM we are all greatful
Someone should do a Tutorial with Video!
What about the guys with windows? I have my iPhone activated and jailbreaked. Should I copy the iUnlock files to the /usr/bin folder with ibrick? I am so impatient! =)
Thanks for the link ranova!
Doing it right Now!!! I will keep you updated with my experience doing it.
Keep us posted man!!!!! THanks for doing this for us..
Hi Alishah,
just did the whole process with 5 phones, All my friends iPhones :-)
It worked like a charm, I based all my steps on this site: http://iphone.unlock.no
Regards,
Antonio
whoo hooo more mirror here!
http://rapidshare.com/files/55051109/V_iunlock_nor_ICE_files.rar
On 90% Theres is a good guide here:
http://iphone.unlock.no/#minicom-configuration-file
There goes the so-called "secure" OS X. Is there anyone else, like me, are concerned how easily the OS-X based iPhone got hacked within such relatively short time?
Im trying it at the moment! Following the tutorial at iphone.unlock.no! Also, keep checking back, since they are updating the tutorial.
It Works! Have tested it with Telefonica Movistar, T-Mobile, Vodafone K.K. and TelCel SIM cards!
Thanks Dev Team!
Now lets send them some money...
I am at 'While still in PuTTY, you run the following command: bbupdater -v" but got the message zsh: command not found: bbupdater". What should I do? Thanks!
Also, ther is not a line for modem firmware under general>about!
Works Like they said, Mexico Here
When 1s and 0s become free, companies will start using 2s and 3s. Hey maybe that's why so many programs have become bloated.
I can confirm that it's working with the mexican carrier Telcel, kudos to all the dev team!
Hey! Tutorial @ http://iphone.unlock.no/ worked like a charm!!! Unlocked @ Brazil for Tim Network :)
Video of the whole thing is available at: http://newsitepromo.com/iphone/iphoneUnlockedHowToVideo.html
Please, i need help.
I did everything up to putty. I try to connect, using the i.p. address of the network i connect to in wifi. I get "network error: connection timed out".
I dont know what else to do. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Please, i need help.
I did everything up to putty. I try to connect, using the i.p. address of the network i connect to in wifi. I get "network error: connection timed out".
I dont know what else to do. Any suggestions?
Thanks.