Beginner Tip: How To determine the iOS software and Baseband versions
Today’s How To tip is basically for the beginners and for all users who have recently got hold of an iPhone or an iPad as a birthday gift. So if you are lucky enough to get a new iDevice, you must be interested in either Jailbreaking or to unlock your iPhone or iPod Touch, but to do this unlocking or Jailbreaking, you must know what version of iOS firmware you are running on or what is the Baseband of your iPhone.
CallLock Jailbreak iPhone Utility
iPhone is increasingly becoming a smartphone phenomenon all over the world; this year has been all about Apple’s hottest selling gadgets including its Tablet Device iPad and its latest Smartphone model iPhone4. Since its launch the developers and hackers have been trying frantically to release its Jailbreak and iPhone unlock.
How To Unlock iPhone 3GS/3G iOS 4.2.1
Apple has recently released its latest firmware iOS 4.2 that houses some amazing features indeed including the likes of AirPlay and AirPrint alongwith the add-ons like Find My iPhone. So after much waiting and anticipation unlock for iPhone 3G and unlock iPhone 3GS powered by iOS 4.2.1 have been released. Today’s How To guide is all about how to unlock the iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G with the firmware iOS 4.2.1 having a baseband of 006.15.00 with the unlocking tool UltraSn0w. The prerequisites for this unlock are that your iPhone 3G and 3GS should be Jailbroken and the baseband will have to be updated to 06.15.00. Moreover, this unlocking guide is not valid for the iPhone 4 users and they have to wait for till they get their hands on this unlock.
Download iOS 4.0.2 Firmware for iPhone and iPod Touch
iOS 4.0.2 firmware has been launched by Apple. This firmware would work on iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, and iPod Touch. Download iOS 4.0.2 8A400 build from the links provided below. Remember, JailbreakMe uses iPhone iOS4.0.2 firmware patches PDF exploit.
Password Protect Your iPhone Apps Through Locktopus
Locktopus is a famous jailbreak app which enables you to password protect your iPhone apps. The best thing about this app is that you can implement password on the applications you want, so that nobody can use them.
JailbreakMe Can Jailbreak iPhone 3GS (New BootRom, Old), iPhone 3G iOS 4.0.1/ 4
There are different ways to jailbreak an iPhone however, the most recent method through JailbreakMe 2.0 is getting really popular as it can jailbreak iPhone 3GS, 3G running iOS 4.0.1, 4.0 firmware. Let’s see how to jailbreak iPhone 3GS (New BootRom, old), iPhone 3G iOS 4.0.1/ 4 by using JailbreakMe 2.0
How To Unlock iPhone 4 iOS 4.0.1 Using UltraSn0w 1.0-1 (Baseband 01.59.00)
iPhone 4 unlock is out in the market now which is possible through UltraSn0w 1.0-1. Here I am going to describe how to unlock iPhone 4 by using UltraSn0w on iOS 4.0.1/4.0 baseband 01.59.00.
Before we start, remember your iPhone 4 must be jailbroken. We have already described on our blog the process to jailbreak iPhone 4 using JailbreakMe. UltraSn0w can unlock iPhone 4 baseband 01.59.00.
Disclaimer: All the process we are going to explain here is for your information and education. We do not take any responsibility if something goes wrong for you.
We all know that unlocking is LEGAL now.
Let’s start the process of unlocking iPhone 4 with UltraSn0w 1.0-1, unlock on baseband 01.59.00.
How to Unlock iPhone 4 with UltraSn0w
T-Mobile USA users need to disable 3G network first which they can do by going to Settings >General >Network and turn the “Enable 3G” switch to OFF.
Supposing that your iPhone 4 is previously jailbroken:
- Open the Cydia.
- Go to manage Tab at bottom.
- Click on the Sources button.
- Click on the Edit button on Top-Right
- Then click on the Add button on Top-Left
- At last enter the following URL: http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com and click on the Add Source button.
- Once the Source is added to the Cydia, click on the link return to Cydia button at bottom of the screen and then click on the Done button.
- Go to Search tab and search for ultrasn0w and install it.
After the installation of UltraSn0w will be completed, iPhone 4 is unlocked on baseband 01.59.00. The user needs to reboot the iPhone 4 after completion.
Congratulations. Your iPhone 4 has been unlocked using baseband 01.59.00. You now are free to use SIM of any mobile service provider.
3 Killer Apps for Jailbroken iPhones
In my last blog post, I presented some killer apps for jailbroken iPhone. Here I am going to apprise you with another 3 exciting apps for jailbroken iPhones which are worth each penny you would spend. So let's start with My3G.
Two Amazing Applications For the Jailbroken iPhone
Countless people are opting to finally liberate their iPhone from the ridiculous restrictions put forth by Apple utilizing the fast and easy browser dependent method that has been picking up much hype all week. So, it is high time to cram applications in your iPhone that were not allowed by Apple. Don’t you just love bypassing restrictions and sticking it up to the authorities?
iPhone 4 Jailbreak Released
So, this is what we have been waiting for! The jail broken, unlocked iPhone 4 is here and what more now, it is completely legal. Just recently, the congress gave a landmark judgment allowing jailbreaking and unlocking of the mobile phones as completely legal.
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