A Program that Unlocks the iPhone?
Techtree News Staff, Sep 03, 2007 1745 hrs IST
Apparently, the anonymous group includes six people from three different continents, who claim to have unlocked the device just as a hobby.
According to reports, an anonymous group of software developers claims to have developed a program that unlocks Apple's iPhone, thus making it operational on any GSM network across the globe.
As of now, the iPhone is available only in the US, and is operational only on the AT&T network, under an exclusive two-year agreement between Apple and AT&T.
The iPhone unlocking program was demonstrated by Los Angeles-based software consultant named Brett Schulte, who replaced AT&T with a T-Mobile SIM card, and within a few seconds, the iPhone became operational.
Schulte said the procedure doesn't require opening or disassembling of the device, and unlocking can be done in just about two minutes.
Apparently, the anonymous group includes six people from three different continents, who claim to have unlocked the device just as a hobby.
The developers plan to put the software on sale, though no price has been finalized yet. They have also created a Web site called iPhoneSIMfree.com, which has some information on the program but does not give a way to purchase it yet.
Meanwhile, an AT&T spokesman said that though they could not hypothesize on the authenticity of hacking the iPhone, they hurried to remind users that by buying the iPhone, they become contractually indebted to AT&T.
A similar incident took place about a week back, where a teenager claimed to have found the way to unlock the iPhone, though by disassembling the device.
USER COMMENTS
by Anonymous, Kolkata, on Sep 03, 2007 06:17 PM, Report abuse Reply
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by Navyn, Bangalore, on Oct 25, 2007 12:51 PM, Report abuse Reply
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by Ashvita, Bangalore, on Aug 25, 2008 02:02 PM, Report abuse
by OZI, LONDON, on Jul 17, 2008 12:36 AM, Report abuse Reply
Hi, I have a unlocked iphone, there seems to be some problem with the sensors of the display and also a friend of mine picked up a unlocked iphone from London and there seems to be some problem with it as well. Could anybody from Bangalore repair these. Please it's urgent.
by Kitty, Bangalore, on May 21, 2008 03:12 PM, Report abuse Reply
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by tanveersk, Mumbai, on May 20, 2008 02:49 PM, Report abuse
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by Ram, Bangalore, on Oct 27, 2007 02:28 PM, Report abuse
Hey, i've an unlocked iPhone as well. Do u have the file transfer s/w, cos i was told that if u use itunes or ne s/w frm apple directly it would lock the phone? I am in blore, so wouldn't mind paying for the file transfer s/w.
by Abes, Bangalore, on Nov 05, 2007 02:29 PM, Report abuse
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by atif, bangalore, on Nov 19, 2007 04:59 PM, Report abuse
hi i am sandeep from bangalore my cousin is bringing an iphone to bangalore from usa.can it be used in india.if u can unlock the phone & make it to work we r ready to pay 3000rs.so can u give ur address or the place in bangalore where i can come & get my iphone unlocked.pls reply
by sandeep, bangalore, on Dec 04, 2007 03:12 PM, Report abuse
hi buddy m nikant goyal i hve a iphone 1.1.2 out of the box with bootloader 4.6.can u unlock it ???????contact me at 09312211560
by nikant goyal, delhi, on Dec 14, 2007 10:59 AM, Report abuse
dude...1.1.2ver with 4.6 bootloader .. possible .. without cutting the sim, anyways pls give your no or address to contact rakesh
by rakesh, bangalore, on Jan 29, 2008 05:01 PM, Report abuse
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by Nigel, Mumbai, on Jan 15, 2008 01:29 AM, Report abuse Reply
dude get a turbosim and jailbreak your iphone.I have one and am using it on hutch its sssssssoooooo auwsum
by yash, mumbai, on Sep 03, 2007 09:05 PM, Report abuse Reply
Hi buddy, from where did you get this turbosib, I tool wanna buy
by dude, Bangalore, on Sep 03, 2007 09:15 PM, Report abuse
I have just come across this site. http://chennai.poopka.com . Its a free Chennai classieds. Have a look on it. It may solve you problem . There is enough information in this regard. Thanks
by ramu1, patna, on Sep 03, 2007 09:37 PM, Report abuse
hi iam waiting to get my turbo sim, so it works with hutch? does youtube work too?
by mahesh, bangalore, on Sep 04, 2007 12:23 PM, Report abuse
Hi I wana buy tht phone, is there any way I can get it here in India plz let knw
by Melvin, Goa, on Sep 04, 2007 06:26 PM, Report abuse
Where is the turbosim available in India?
by Bhaskara, Bangalore, on Sep 15, 2007 05:25 AM, Report abuse
I am from Mumbai,where can I get a turbosim?
by Sandeep, Mumbai, on Dec 21, 2007 09:24 PM, Report abuse
Hi all,just for information for all of yu..we WILL NOT be able to software unlock the 4.6 bootloader iPhone until a new firmware Update is released(This is for Iphone's which are new box open with bootloader as 4.6 but if older one's which were updated to new firmware 1.1.2 v can be unlocked).. Now the reason is : Most of you know, that to Unlock the phone, the baseband firmware needs to be patched, but to patch a firmware means we need to delete the old one and flash the patched one, this was done with ieraser or anySIM or whatever way you unlock the phone. To erase the baseband firmware, you need to have the secpack, again i am not sure how many are aware of this With the old bootloader, the 3.9 one, you needed to have the secpack of your current baseband firmware OR the secpack of a newer baseband firmware to allow you to erase the Flash, the problem with the new bootloader is it no longer accepts the current secpack, only a newer one. Therefore, until a new firmeware upgrade comes along, we cannot erase the baseband firmware. Now that we have all that nasty stuff out of the way, i do have some good news!! Firstly, an exploit has been found in the new bootloader that should allow us to run anySIM, this is excellent news as many people where worried if there would be an exploit in this bootloader. So basically, When we get the next firmware update, once the secpack is retrieved, we should have no problem unlocking 1.1.2 with bootloader 4.6, however, after the next firmware comes out, we WILL NOT be able to update to it as we will then need the secpack from the one AFTER THAT to unlock it. What i feel personally is using a turboSim or other simulated Sim chips is nt a real unlock
by Amitav, Atlanta, on Jan 09, 2008 07:27 AM, Report abuse
People wait for some more days for the software which unlocks your iphone with bootloader 4.6 which is safe.....Cheers!!!!! Any prob with iphone give me a call 09886006585
by Deepak, Bangalore, on Dec 24, 2007 12:16 PM, Report abuse Reply
hi deepak my frind is getting me an iphone from US. Can you help me with the process of unlocking as i am not sure how to go ahead with it. Thanks in advance.
by sandeep, bangalore, on Dec 26, 2007 11:27 PM, Report abuse
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by Nigel, Mumbai, on Dec 14, 2007 03:00 PM, Report abuse Reply
hey nigel .. i have 1.1.2 new OTB .. which i ve read online is not crackable?? do u have trubosim ? or anythign similar? let me know charges psl
by Anonymous, mumbai, on Dec 21, 2007 07:22 PM, Report abuse
For unlocking, upgrading to the latest version or to solve any issue on of your iphone call 9820541041...Am located in Mumbai
by Nigel, Mumbai, on Dec 05, 2007 04:02 AM, Report abuse Reply
Hi Nigel. I need a TurboSIM for Vodafone , Mumbai. Can u provide? where are you located? i am in Bandra.
by SANJAI, MUMBAI, on Dec 20, 2007 09:50 AM, Report abuse
GUYS WHO ARE STUCK WITH YOUR LOCKED OR BRICK PHONES CONTACT ME 09886006585.
by Deepak, Bangalore, on Dec 19, 2007 11:00 PM, Report abuse Reply
by douglas, new jersey, on Dec 14, 2007 05:52 PM, Report abuse Reply
I have iPhone ver. 1.1.2 with BL ver. 4.6. Can anyone help???
by Saurabh, Bangalore, on Dec 12, 2007 12:03 AM, Report abuse Reply
unlock iphone for 3000 rs ... i unlocked it and im using it with hutch ... if u want ill sent u the photo of iphone with hutch icon on the top of iphone ... contact me with ur mobile no ... iphone_simfree@yahoo.co.in
by siva, bangalore, on Sep 21, 2007 10:19 AM, Report abuse Reply
Hi Siva, I hv bought an iPhone from usa. i hv unlocked it and used there with T-Mobile sim card. but when i try to use the same with AirTel, i am getting "iPhone can be used only with approved sim card" .. in usa, i tried with various cards and unlocked using the jai break. can you help me? due to this, im not able to use it for the past 20 days. THanks. - Rajinikanth.
by Rajinikanth, Bangalore, on Nov 16, 2007 11:42 AM, Report abuse
by omar andres, elmhurts, on Sep 30, 2007 05:03 AM, Report abuse Reply
hey guys, check this out, could not believe my eyes! www.iphonenirvana.net claims to be starting to sell iPhones next week! for 27990 Rs 8GB modell, if they can show that it works on airtel i will get mine!
by Rajeev, delhi, on Sep 12, 2007 07:40 AM, Report abuse Reply
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by riyansh, mumbai, on Sep 10, 2007 01:28 PM, Report abuse Reply
It's Good to develop such tools as a hobby or by profession, but these tools must be free, the price would be paid by the billion thanks from around the globe.
by vikas, delhi, on Sep 04, 2007 04:31 PM, Report abuse Reply
The cost to pursue people contracturally is much more expensive than the value of the contract to ATT. That plus the bad PR would stop them. Exclusivity does not work well in today's world. Perhaps ATT can sue Apple for the money! Now that would be an interesting result.
by Harvey Ring, Austin, on Sep 03, 2007 10:44 PM, Report abuse Reply
At&t is NOT known for their compassion for their "victims", I mean "valued clients". They have enforced their scams, I mean contracts to the max. I also think that the only way the game is going to change is if people stop buying phones at a discount -if- they sign or extend their contract.
by Rick, Reno, on Sep 04, 2007 07:00 AM, Report abuse
i have signed up on iphonesimfree.com and they started to sell the software today and you can also get an iphone which is unlocked on ebay.com
by yash, mumbai, on Sep 03, 2007 08:58 PM, Report abuse Reply
Awesome HOBBY.. Keep it up guys..
by kelvin_ps3, Chennai, on Sep 03, 2007 08:15 PM, Report abuse Reply
Whtat Apple has done to this phone, Its just as bad as what microsoft has done. The hack should be open for all to use for free.
by jake, losbanos, on Sep 03, 2007 07:30 PM, Report abuse Reply
thats nice for them but it hasn't unlocked mine yet getting tired of waiting every day a new way in writing but not in my hands
by jason, montreal, on Sep 03, 2007 07:16 PM, Report abuse Reply
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