iPhone 4 models running iOS versions 4.1 or above continue to be unlockable - hardware unlock kits ( Gevey ) appear to be the only solution for now. Hopefully with the recent release of iOS version 5 the hackers have an unlock solution for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S ( as well as the 3GS ).
Just released last night was a semi-tether jailbreak for iOS 5, with an update released today. This will allow you to jailbreak your device ( running iOS 5 ) and still be able to use it, with limited function, after an accidental restart. You can make calls, texts, etc. ( the important stuff ) but some functionality will be missing ( mail app, Safari, etc. ) until you can get to a PC and re-run the jailbreak program to perform a "boot tethered" operation.
This semi-tether jailbreak seems to be a good compromise for those wishing to run iOS 5 on your iPhone and have it jailbroken. Currently it has only been tested on an iPhone 4 but more testing ( and other updating ) is planned for this week.
That's it for now.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Unlock status
With iOS 4.3.5 currently available unlocking a 3GS model is still possible, but with a challenge. Version 4.3.5 can be jailbroken but the jailbreak is a tethered jailbreak. A tethered jailbreak is one in which the jailbreak program must be run against the iPhone every time the iPhone is restarted. The iPhone is unusable until the jailbreak program is re-run against the iPhone.
This situation is unacceptable, in my opinion, so I don't recommend it. Instead, I recommend ( for the 3GS ) that it first be downgraded to iOS 4.1 ( a rare ability, the downgrade ). Then a "good" jailbreak can be performed, and then the iPhone can be unlocked ( iPad baseband is still the only unlock option if your iPhone 3GS starts out on iOS 4.1 or higher ).
For the iPhone 4, if it is on iOS 4.1 or higher, the hardware unlock solution mentioned in the previous post is still the only option available.
Note that no one is talking about what is available for iOS 5.x ( though I have read that a tethered jailbreak currently works with beta versions of iOS 5.x ).
That's it for now.
This situation is unacceptable, in my opinion, so I don't recommend it. Instead, I recommend ( for the 3GS ) that it first be downgraded to iOS 4.1 ( a rare ability, the downgrade ). Then a "good" jailbreak can be performed, and then the iPhone can be unlocked ( iPad baseband is still the only unlock option if your iPhone 3GS starts out on iOS 4.1 or higher ).
For the iPhone 4, if it is on iOS 4.1 or higher, the hardware unlock solution mentioned in the previous post is still the only option available.
Note that no one is talking about what is available for iOS 5.x ( though I have read that a tethered jailbreak currently works with beta versions of iOS 5.x ).
That's it for now.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
iPhone 4 unlock update
Currently iPhone 4 models on iOS 4.1 and above are still out of luck for the standard software unlock. There has been no word of an unlock in progress or even if anyone is working on one.
For this reason I started to look at another solution a few weeks ago, a hardware unlock solution that has been around for a long time but has been unreliable ( IMO ) and unwieldy ( and sometimes illegal ).
More recently a hardware solution has been released that has reasonable requirements and is no longer illegal. However it does have some requirements :
- Your micro SIM must be trimmed to accommodate the hardware fix.
- Every time you turn off/on your iPhone 4 you will need to follow four steps in order to re-unlock your iPhone 4. The steps are fairly simple, in my opinion, and take no more than two minutes to complete - you DO NOT need to connect your iPhone 4 to your PC, you can perform these steps anywhere.
I have purchased seven kits and am satisfied that this is a good solution for those iPhone 4 owners who have been longing for an iPhone 4 that they can use.
Two items to note :
- FaceTime will not work with this unlock solution
- It is not known if this unlock will work for firmware versions above 4.3.4 ( testing of beta versions of iOS 5.0 suggest that it will not )
If you are interested in this solution please let me know. I have three kits remaining. Based on interest, I will purchase more to meet demand.
Thanks!
For this reason I started to look at another solution a few weeks ago, a hardware unlock solution that has been around for a long time but has been unreliable ( IMO ) and unwieldy ( and sometimes illegal ).
More recently a hardware solution has been released that has reasonable requirements and is no longer illegal. However it does have some requirements :
- Your micro SIM must be trimmed to accommodate the hardware fix.
- Every time you turn off/on your iPhone 4 you will need to follow four steps in order to re-unlock your iPhone 4. The steps are fairly simple, in my opinion, and take no more than two minutes to complete - you DO NOT need to connect your iPhone 4 to your PC, you can perform these steps anywhere.
I have purchased seven kits and am satisfied that this is a good solution for those iPhone 4 owners who have been longing for an iPhone 4 that they can use.
Two items to note :
- FaceTime will not work with this unlock solution
- It is not known if this unlock will work for firmware versions above 4.3.4 ( testing of beta versions of iOS 5.0 suggest that it will not )
If you are interested in this solution please let me know. I have three kits remaining. Based on interest, I will purchase more to meet demand.
Thanks!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
iOS 4.3 released today ( March 9 )
Today Apple released 4.3 of iOS.
Currently no iPhone hacker has announced a jailbreak or unlock for this firmware version. However one hacker has noted that the iPhone 4 unlock is taking longer than expected ... so at least they are currently working on an unlock.
As for a jailbreak ( required in order to install an unlock ), my guess is that one will come soon, possibly within two weeks. But note that this is just a guess, based on comments/hints that hackers have made.
For the time being, I would recommend that you DO NOT upgrade to 4.3, stay on the lowest version firmware ( and baseband ) that you can for now.
Furthermore, I'd recommend that all people use Tiny Umbrella to back up their SHSH blobs ( see my previous post for instructions ).
Currently no iPhone hacker has announced a jailbreak or unlock for this firmware version. However one hacker has noted that the iPhone 4 unlock is taking longer than expected ... so at least they are currently working on an unlock.
As for a jailbreak ( required in order to install an unlock ), my guess is that one will come soon, possibly within two weeks. But note that this is just a guess, based on comments/hints that hackers have made.
For the time being, I would recommend that you DO NOT upgrade to 4.3, stay on the lowest version firmware ( and baseband ) that you can for now.
Furthermore, I'd recommend that all people use Tiny Umbrella to back up their SHSH blobs ( see my previous post for instructions ).
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