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FAQ: Unlocking, Jailbreak, Cydia, etc - All discussion goes here

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    #3482
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    iPhone virgin here - so please be gentle!:o:D

    I'm looking at purchasing a second-hand (unwanted upgrade) phone on adverts.ie.

    I'm with Three, but the phone is locked to another carrier. I've read the sticky - but it's a bit heavy!

    I'm looking at THIS software. Is it really THIS easy? Or will there be problems?

    Thanks in advance.

    Regards,

    Freddie.


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    #3483
    discombobulate
    Registered Users Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭discombobulate


    Freddie59 wrote: »
    iPhone virgin here - so please be gentle!:o:D

    I'm looking at purchasing a second-hand (unwanted upgrade) phone on adverts.ie.

    I'm with Three, but the phone is locked to another carrier. I've read the sticky - but it's a bit heavy!

    I'm looking at THIS software. Is it really THIS easy? Or will there be problems?

    Thanks in advance.

    Regards,

    Freddie.
    No its not that easy. I'd be 99% sure it wont work. Only the networks can unlock iphone 4's on the new software


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    #3484
    Dr Nic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭Dr Nic


    A friends in the house here his Iphone 4 has started showing 'No Service' after he upgraded to 5.0.1 & jailbroke with redns0w.

    It worked fine for a few days with a 3 sim, then just dropped service. Then we tried re-jailbreaking it just using the latest redsn0w, and hey presto it worked again for a few days.

    Then last night - boom - No service again
    We tried rejailbreaking it
    We tried complete format & reinstall 5.0.1

    Nothing - still stuck at no service?

    I did read online that sometime jailbreaking 'hactivates' the phone & apparently 3 dont like that & boot you off or something?
    Anyone know anything about it?

    Thanks!!


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    #3485
    discombobulate
    Registered Users Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭discombobulate


    Dr Nic wrote: »
    A friends in the house here his Iphone 4 has started showing 'No Service' after he upgraded to 5.0.1 & jailbroke with redns0w.

    It worked fine for a few days with a 3 sim, then just dropped service. Then we tried re-jailbreaking it just using the latest redsn0w, and hey presto it worked again for a few days.

    Then last night - boom - No service again
    We tried rejailbreaking it
    We tried complete format & reinstall 5.0.1

    Nothing - still stuck at no service?

    I did read online that sometime jailbreaking 'hactivates' the phone & apparently 3 dont like that & boot you off or something?
    Anyone know anything about it?

    Thanks!!
    Most common cause for No Service is unpaid bills. Try a fresh restore and see if it works fine for a few days unjailbroken


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    #3486
    Stevodebevo
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Stevodebevo


    How do i do this


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    #3487
    Stevodebevo
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Stevodebevo


    guil wrote: »
    just do a backup through icloud or itunes
    how do i do this


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    #3488
    aaa3
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭aaa3


    I recently received an iphone locked to O2 UK from a relative and I would like to unlock it, I know there is a form to fill out on the O2 website but as I dont have an O2 UK number this won't work. I would also consider getting the phone unlocked by a website, is there any legitimate, reputable ones that anyone has experience of?

    Any Advice?

    Thanks in advance


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    #3489
    guil
    Registered Users Posts: 10,489 ✭✭✭✭guil


    Stevodebevo wrote: »
    how do i do this
    just connect itunes and then right click the iphone an select transfer purchases, when thats one right clicl the iphone again and click backup

    when you're setting up the new phone just select restore from backup an pick the latest one
    aaa3 wrote: »
    I recently received an iphone locked to O2 UK from a relative and I would like to unlock it, I know there is a form to fill out on the O2 website but as I dont have an O2 UK number this won't work. I would also consider getting the phone unlocked by a website, is there any legitimate, reputable ones that anyone has experience of?

    Any Advice?

    Thanks in advance
    can you're relative get it unlocked from o2 uk, they only charge £15 and its taken from credit on a sim card


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    #3490
    discombobulate
    Registered Users Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭discombobulate


    aaa3 wrote: »
    I recently received an iphone locked to O2 UK from a relative and I would like to unlock it, I know there is a form to fill out on the O2 website but as I dont have an O2 UK number this won't work. I would also consider getting the phone unlocked by a website, is there any legitimate, reputable ones that anyone has experience of?

    Any Advice?

    Thanks in advance

    I've used www.unlockguru.co.uk before to unlock a phone from O2 UK


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    #3491
    sandt
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭sandt


    I have an iphone 3GS on 5.0.1(9A405) - modem FW 05.16.05, can anyone tell me if this can be unlocked? currently on vodafone uk. i know it can be jailbroken but can find much on an unlock for the baseband?

    thanks.


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    #3492
    guil
    Registered Users Posts: 10,489 ✭✭✭✭guil


    it can be unlocked if you update to the ipad baseband but read up on it before you decide because it's irreversible


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    #3493
    aaa3
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭aaa3


    discombobulate wrote: »
    I've used www.unlockguru.co.uk before to unlock a phone from O2 UK

    Ok, Thanks for your help.
    It looks a bit dodgy if you ask me.
    Out of interest how much did it cost you?


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    #3494
    alice302
    Site Banned Posts: 8 ✭alice302


    Very useful, thanks you very much for you sharing.


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    #3495
    sandt
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭sandt


    guil wrote: »
    it can be unlocked if you update to the ipad baseband but read up on it before you decide because it's irreversible

    Thanks,

    had a quick google about it and it seems the only 'main' issue is that the GPS probably wont work, which isnt a big deal for me. although according to this:http://www.beijingiphonerepair.com/news/new-iphone-3gs-8gb-uses-toshiba-baseband-chip-not-compatible-with-ipad-baseband-6-15-00/
    Depending on the time of year the phone was made i may not be able to unlock it. (at work at the moment so cant check the serial til i get home)

    do you know of a quick guide as to were to get the ipad baseband and do the unlock+jailbreak?

    many thanks......


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    #3496
    guil
    Registered Users Posts: 10,489 ✭✭✭✭guil


    I'm nearly sure any redsn0w has the ability to install the iPad baseband


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    #3497
    sandt
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭sandt


    guil wrote: »
    I'm nearly sure any redsn0w has the ability to install the iPad baseband

    Ok i just discovered this phone is on the new bootrom i.e. 359.3.2

    does this mean it cant be unlocked at all????


    thanks.


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    #3498
    guil
    Registered Users Posts: 10,489 ✭✭✭✭guil


    afaik the bootrom is only relevant if you're looking to downgrade the baseband


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    #3499
    BrendanD
    Registered Users Posts: 616 ✭✭✭BrendanD


    Just saw this http://pastebin.com/qAKdL7Fr unlock base band 04.11.08 and 3.10. as well


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    #3500
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users Posts: 3,099 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    Hi folks,

    I have an iphone 4 and Im wondering if its worth jailbreaking it. What are the benefits?


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    #3501
    beardo81
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭beardo81


    BrendanD wrote: »
    Just saw this http://pastebin.com/qAKdL7Fr unlock base band 04.11.08
    Have you tried this yourself yet, does.it really work? If so, thanks!!


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    #3502
    BrendanD
    Registered Users Posts: 616 ✭✭✭BrendanD


    beardo81 wrote: »
    Have you tried this yourself yet, does.it really work? If so, thanks!!

    No but i am going to try this out later on tonight when i get home from work


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    #3503
    beardo81
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭beardo81


    BrendanD wrote: »
    beardo81 wrote: »
    Have you tried this yourself yet, does.it really work? If so, thanks!!

    No but i am going to try this out later on tonight when i get home from work

    Great, post your results, hope it works for you!


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    #3504
    BrendanD
    Registered Users Posts: 616 ✭✭✭BrendanD


    beardo81 wrote: »
    Great, post your results, hope it works for you!
    just tried to down load the files think its a scam , comes up with answer questions and premium texts thing


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    #3505
    beardo81
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭beardo81


    BrendanD wrote: »
    just tried to down load the files think its a scam , comes up with answer questions and premium texts thing
    Sounds like it alright, ah well, we may keep looking! Thanks :)


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    #3506
    guil
    Registered Users Posts: 10,489 ✭✭✭✭guil


    Unless there is info posted on the dev team blog I wouldn't believe anything about an unlock


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    #3507
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users Posts: 3,099 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    whitelightrider wrote: »
    Hi folks,

    I have an iphone 4 and Im wondering if its worth jailbreaking it. What are the benefits?

    Bump


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    #3508
    discombobulate
    Registered Users Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭discombobulate


    aaa3 wrote: »
    discombobulate wrote: »
    I've used www.unlockguru.co.uk before to unlock a phone from O2 UK

    Ok, Thanks for your help.
    It looks a bit dodgy if you ask me.
    Out of interest how much did it cost you?
    Think it was £35. Ive used the site for a few phones


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    #3509
    naasrd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,408 ✭✭✭naasrd


    whitelightrider wrote: »
    Bump

    The benefits are you can customise and add tweaks to your phone.


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    #3510
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users Posts: 3,099 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    naasrd wrote: »
    The benefits are you can customise and add tweaks to your phone.

    But is there anything cool that can be done to make the process worthwhile?
    And is it untethered or tethered?


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    #3511
    guil
    Registered Users Posts: 10,489 ✭✭✭✭guil


    whitelightrider wrote: »
    naasrd wrote: »
    The benefits are you can customise and add tweaks to your phone.

    But is there anything cool that can be done to make the process worthwhile?
    And is it untethered or tethered?
    Just google Cyrus tweaks to see what's available


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