Ultrasn0w iPhone 3G unlock for 3.0 is 0ut

Have at it kids, the iPhone Dev-Team's Ultrasn0w unlock for legacy iPhone 3G owners is ready. The unlock works with the original iPhone as well but not the iPhone 3GS; for that you'll have to be patient. Hit the read link to get started on your eight-step program to carrier independence. No donuts or coffee but at least it's free.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

[Lando Calrissian @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:14AM]

Die. In a fire.

[anna @ Jul 17th 2009 10:35PM]

The unlocked iPhone 3G and 3GS are also available from cnadigital.com in the UK. They are even more cheaper than the PAYG version

[Dev @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:21AM]

This was damn quick. Awesome.
I am now waiting for iPhone 3GS unlocking tool. :)

[Mike @ Jul 13th 2009 12:16PM]

Hello, has there been a fix to resolve this issue? I'd like to continue using ATT (gophone) rather than switching to T-Mobile in order to have data/internet access when I don't have wifi. Thanks!

[Mobile Phone Diva @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:22AM]

I'm curious, would this solve the problem of AT&T locking out Go Phone users' data? Or can they still block you even if the iPhone is unlocked?

[david @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:02AM]

no because unlocking only allows you to use any sim card. I guess the only other way people can use the iphone with att's gophone is with a IMEI changer which is only available with 1st gen iphones.

[Mobile Phone Diva @ Jun 23rd 2009 1:53PM]

I found a post on TUAW that mentions that you need to tweak for data settings to get data service again on prepaid and you may not need to unlock. So basically it seems they changed the data settings on 3.0 for those who don't have an iPhone data plan, but you can still tweak them.

[Don @ Jun 24th 2009 10:32AM]

You can change your apn setting at unlockit.co.nz using wifi on your 3g after installing the 3.0 upgrade, and it *will* restore your data connectivity. I have a 3g with a PYP and the old Unlimited Medianet option (not pay as you go), and it works fine, I had data functionality back within 5 minutes of upgrading to 3.0, but I've heard others did the same thing and it did work. I also have unlocked tethering as well. MMS still hasn't shown up but I have a feeling my account was provisioned against having MMS when I connected my iPhone to it. I did have MMS before though on my other phone.

[Mike @ Jul 13th 2009 12:18PM]

Hello, has there been a fix to resolve this issue? I'd like to continue using ATT (gophone) rather than switching to T-Mobile in order to have data/internet access when I don't have wifi. Thanks!

[sam @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:23AM]

Yes!!

[HorizonSmoker @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:24AM]

I don't have an iphone. But, is this the first unlock for the iphone 3G, or has there been others and this is just a new one?

[arcticpenguins @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:26AM]

This is to unlock the 3.0 OS upgrade that just recently came out. The 3G has been hacked multiple times for a long time now, but for different versions of the OS

[random @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:31AM]

This came out a couple of days ago, i've already Jailbroken my Ipod touch2G. Completely stable and lovin' it

[why not the LS2LS7? @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:32AM]

Insert foot in mouth.

[ThS wOrLd SuX @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:03AM]

no it didnt

[warrrennnnn @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:21AM]

you kind of suck, random

[Rob @ Jun 23rd 2009 11:33AM]

Yep me too. Working fine again, and the restore from iTunes even put all my music and apps back on afterwards :)

[Rob @ Jun 23rd 2009 11:36AM]

Yep me too. Working fine again, and the restore from iTunes even put all my music and apps back on afterwards :)

[QuickPwn @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:26AM]

A QuickPwn jailbreak will be released for iPhone 3.0 by Friday this week at http://www.quickpwn.com (the unofficial jailbreaking site, not affiliated with iPhone Dev Team).

[xnifex @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:31AM]

Why settle for anything second rate when redsn0w is already out? seriously? sorry but anything that's not done by the iphone dev team is just crap to me.

http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june

[Engadgeter @ Jun 23rd 2009 5:09AM]

@xnifex Ultrasn0w is from the dev team and is too unlock iPhone 3G. Redsn0w will only unlock the 1st generation iPhone. Redsn0w will jailbreak iPhone 3G but not unlock.

[Lastof @ Jun 23rd 2009 6:05AM]

@Engadgeter but ultrasn0w is installed via Cydia/Icy anyway... so you first Jailbreak via redsn0w (or Pwnage), and then unlock after by installing ultrasn0w off Cydia/Icy. No need to use non-devteam tools.

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[benahad @ Jun 23rd 2009 9:30AM]

@Deuche - Dude, lmao. "Only am costing nothing" I'm still laughing...

[Anthony @ Jun 23rd 2009 10:49AM]

QuickPwn is stealing the iPhone Dev teams jailbreaks and profiting from them, I can't even go to their website there are so much ads.

Stick with the real guys, the iPhone dev team. At least they are working their backs off.

[iFargle @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:30AM]

Ah, sweet. The only thing now is cracked apps from installous.

[QuickPWN @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:32AM]

FYI: Dev Team does not support doing that!

[iFargle @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:18AM]

I don't think that really matters to me. My warranty is voided anyways, and if anything messes up I can just restore it, like I have been doing since 1.1.1, lol

[warrrennnnn @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:24AM]

you can't just jailbreak/cydia/source:hackulo.us it? i don't have an iphone, but i did it for my brother on his touch. what makes it different, i'm curious?

[iFargle @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:26AM]

Those are copyrighted apps, illegal, lol

[ybd @ Jun 23rd 2009 5:36AM]

It always cracks me up when people go "Oh I don't mind pirating stuff because I don't care if anything breaks".

Why would anything break because you pirated?

[jFiveNYC @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:51AM]

I can't wait to DL abd use on my 2G with T-Mobile. I also really dig the fact that T-Mobile supports iPhones. They've really earned my biz with good service.

[dawaves @ Jun 23rd 2009 5:04AM]

ok....but what about your ATT plan? Aren't u locked into it for 2 years? You're gonna pay ATT and TMOBILE?

[alex @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:09AM]

haha. silly dawaves.

[B3astofthe3ast @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:24AM]

silly dawaves indeed

[wtfx @ Jun 23rd 2009 8:44AM]

silly silly dawaves

[GadgetNut @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:59PM]

hmmm...i'm confused...why is dawaves silly again?

[anthony909 @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:07AM]

Everyone Thank The DevTeam They are so Great!!!!!!

[X-Blade @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:19AM]

Works great in the UK, just tried a Lebara sim.

[sLpFhaWK @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:45AM]

Now with Redsn0w it says not to rely on it if your 3g is unlocked with yellowsn0w but now w/ ultrasn0w can I jailbreak w/ redsn0w and get the new baseband unlock w/ ultrasn0w? That is the only thing I am waiting for confirmation on.

[logicbomb.de @ Jun 23rd 2009 11:47AM]

^^^^

YES

[Laseru @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:36AM]

Great news!

[Dinalli @ Jun 23rd 2009 4:49AM]

Worked ok in the UK using a t-mobile payg sim

[gatz @ Jun 23rd 2009 3:47PM]

hi how did you jailbreak and instal becuase my t-mob payg sim dont work none do they just search n then no service pops up :@

[dawaves @ Jun 23rd 2009 5:06AM]

hmmmm....I guess I just don't get it.

My understanding is that in order to buy an iphone, you also have to buy the 2-year plan.

So if that's the case and you unl0ck it, and go T-mobile or sprint, aren't you still locked into the ATT plan.

I understand you can buy unlocked phones on ebay and such but how are these ppl getting the iPhones w/o the contract? I can't just go walk into an Apple store or ATT store and just buy the iPhone.

it's just strange to me....but then again I'm "silly"

[sLpFhaWK @ Jun 23rd 2009 5:08AM]

You can walk into an AT&T Store and buy the phone with no contract. You just have to pay $599 for it. It's been posted on Engadget before.

[Shan @ Jun 23rd 2009 8:35AM]

There are 2 ways of getting an iPhone off contract...

In the UK - you can buy a Pay-As-You-Go iPhone from 02/Apple. This does not have a contract and you pay a steep amount to have it. You can get the 3G and 3G S this way. The 32GB 3G S is more than $800 at the off contract price. The models are still locked to 02 - but this unlock will unlock the 3G model and allow you to use any carrier - worldwide after unlocking.

In Hong Kong - You can buy the iPhone from Apple themselves fully unlocked. You simply place any SIM card and do the official unlocking via iTunes. This allows you to do firmware updates without ever locking it. The only thing you may want to do is jailbreak it so that you can run unofficial programs off Cydia. They currently only offer the 3G. The 3G S is "coming soon".

The UK 8GB 3G PAYG price is £342 ($557). The Hong Kong 8GB 3G price is £350 ($570). Prices are more or less similar worldwide.

I'm not sure about any other territories offering PAYG or contract free official unlocks. I know France has to offer an unlock by law, but I think their official iPhone carrier only offers a contract.

[sockatume @ Jun 23rd 2009 9:30AM]

The unlocked iPhone 3G and 3GS are also available from Play.com in the UK. They are even more expensive than the PAYG version.

[Michael @ Jun 24th 2009 9:37AM]

I'm on an 18 month contract with O2 in the UK, and am quite happy with the service. However, when I go on holiday to Greece for example, I don't want to have to pay expensive roaming charges when making calls to Greek numbers. So I buy a Greek pay-as-you-go sim card and use it in the iPhone during my stay.

[sLpFhaWK @ Jun 23rd 2009 5:10AM]

Here's the link for you as well.