sim iphone unlock review

During the last two years no significant sim unlocks were made by manufacturers available to the unlocker community. Even the manufacturers themselves concluded that the sim unlock is not attractive to most users. This is the reason why most of the analysts were confused by the recent announcement that Gevey sim has an unlock solution for iPhone 4.

The main reason Gevey did not publicize earlier their solution were quite logical as the cost of producing the sim card are initially quit high and they obviously were worried that any software unlock made by iPhone Dev team or some other group would make their product obsolete causing them significant financial loses. The exploit which Gevey uses for the unlock has its own issues.

iPhone 4 unlock for baseband 02.10.04 and 3.10.01 now possible with Sim unlock

There are two ways to unlock an iPhone. The first way being complicated and appropriate only to gadget wizards among us who play with soldering electronic devices and an much easier way which is the software unlock.

Changing the hardware in the iPhone is not only complicated, but it is also risky as you can easily damage permanently your iPhone. Besides there is another problem: you lose your warranty. The other way which is using the jailbreak and the software unlock is more known and widely used. In most cases it is completely safe, and what is great is that you don’t lose your warranty. If you need to go to Apple store, just virginize your iPhone by restoring it with original firmware and you have deleted any trace of the modification. Iphone jailbreaks include such software tools like Sn0wBreeze, Pwnage tools, RedSn0w and carrier unlock is known as UltraSn0w.

How to jailbreak and unlock iPhone on iOS 4.3

As we wrote previously the famous iPhone hacker iH8sn0w has announced the upgraded beta 4 version of his jailbreak tool Sn0wBreeze 2.3 which can jailbreak various iOs devices including: iPhone 4 (AT&T) and 3GS, iPod Touch and the original iPad which are running the iOS 4.3 version. If you care about the iPhone unlock with the UltraSn0w tool you will be glad to hear that Sn0wbreeze will preserve your baseband (unlike other jailbreaks like RedSn0w) so you will be still able to unlock your iPhone.

iPhone 4 unlock for baseband 02.10.04 and 03.10.01

We have just heard that at last some solution is available fro unlockers with iPhone 4 who have upgraded to 02.10.04 and 03.10.01 baseband. The unlock solution comes in the form of Gevey sim unlock and admittedly it worked successfully on 02.10.04 baseband on an iPhone using the T Mobile network in US.

Jailbreak explanations part 2

Jailbreak accessories

Many people jailbreak in order to change how their iPhone looks and feels. This is where you will need Winterboard. Winterboard is a free app and it can be found in Cydia. Winteboard is needed if you want to customize your wallpapers and themes. When you decide to install a specific theme, all parts of the theme will be in the Winterboard. In some themes you will be able to use only the complete theme but in others you will be able to choose elements of various themes (sounds from one theme, visual effects from other). If you seriously want to play with the appearance of your iPhone you should explore Winterboard carefully. Winterboard is immensely powerful tool for customizing your iPhones springboard.

Jailbreak explanations part 1

Often newcomers are confused by strange words in the iPhone jailbreak world. In order to make it easier to all newbies out there, here are short explanations on different terms and processes known in the iPhone jailbreak community. Included in this descriptions are some software tools, apps, explanations and other useful tips needed for every newbie jailbreaker.

Jailbreak tools

Usually there is more than one way to jailbreak. This depends on the iOS version, jailbreak exploits and so on. If you do not know how to find out which iOS version is currently running on your iPhone here is how to find this out: tap settings, general, about. Scroll down to see the version.

Ultrasn0w unlock software

Ultrasn0w was first launched as an unlock tool for the iPhone with 3.0 iOS firmware.

The ultrasn0w was released in the June of 2009 and was developed and released by the famous hacker group Dev Team.

You can see the Youtube announcement of the unlock in the video bellow. It was made by the member of the Dev Team known by his nickname @Musclenerd

What is Ultrasn0w?

Ultrasn0w is the software tool which is used for the carrier unlocking for your iPhone. To be able to use the ultrasn0w unlock you must first jailbreak your iPhone. The jailbreak and unlock will depend on the model and the firmware version of your iPhone.

iPhone modifications and warranty issues

Apple wouldn’t be what it is if it didn’t couple some of the best and some of the worst.

While its hardware, software, product design and overall speaking IT philosophy is groundbreaking it is often combined with the worst kind of command & control worldview. While being much more innovative than the crew from Microsoft, it is also more focused on controlling their business ecosystem.

The worst aspect of this eagerness to control is how the software and the apps are controlled.

Which network will you choose?

Many iPhone users in USA had issues and complaints regarding the AT&T network and their coverage. After 4 years of being the only network offering iPhones now the market is changing. The new big iPhone player is Verizon which just began selling iPhones.

Visa to develop new iPhone based payment system

The newest development in the iPhone world is that Visa is working with an Canadian software company on a new mobile payment systems for iPhone users in Europe. Newest market researches claim that already 52 % of smartphone users are keen on using their devices as a payment gate.
They plan to use the iCarte app which is already available in the iTunes app store as the base of this new system.

iCarte employs close contact technology also known as NFC and added security layers for storing users Visa card. With the iCarte app the user only needs to touch the appropriate terminal with his iPhone in order to pay for his purchase. No pin code is needed.