AutoiPhoneUnlocker has been getting a lot of attention lately in the blogosphere. The publisher offers an iPhone unlocking solution. The solution involves downloading a software, which serves to unlock the iPhone so that it can be connected with any carrier. iPhone fans have been fighting for the freedom to use their gadgets with their favorite telecommunications company. Now it appears that their dream has come true.
The reason why AutoiPhoneUnlocker is getting so much attention is because fans have been exceedingly happy with the service that they are receiving. The website offers prompt support, and helps their customers solve any problems that they encounter.
However, such situations are rare because the software solution works out of the box. The software is available for download upon purchase. The price is an affordable $29.99. Once payment has been completed, the software can be downloaded and then installed on the iPhone. The process is a fool proof one. Just follow the on-screen instructions and you are on your way to becoming the proud owner of an unlocked iPhone.
Once the iPhone has been unlocked, you get to enjoy a number of benefits. First and foremost, you will be able to use any GSM sim card worldwide. There will be no loss of features, and you get to enable GPS, RSS reader and instant messengers. These are the most commonly used features for mobile gadgets.
The software even works with the latest 2.2 firmware. Some fans complained that their software stopped working after they have upgraded their firmware to 2.2. But with the solution from AutoiPhoneUnlocker, you have no such worries.
Perhaps the most interesting feature is that you can always relock your iPhone if you choose to. This feature is for those who worry about warranty issues. Warranty is void if there is evidence that there is any deliberate tampering with the hardware or software of the item. Having this feature means that if you ever need to send your iPhone for servicing, you can always relock your iPhone so that warranty continue to be valid.
The website sells to several hundred iPhone owners each day. Obviously, fans must be happy with the products and services that are offered by the publisher. To keep customers happy, the website also offer 8 attractive bonuses, completely free of charge. iPhone owners who managed to unlock their iPhones can now take full advantage of the bonuses and download any music, software, or movie into their gadget. They can also watch hundreds of TV channels and access tons of free premium content. Special software is also provided to help convert popular content into iPod compatible formats. The value of these bonuses far exceed the price that a customer has to pay for the unlocking software.
All in all, the software and bonuses offered by AutoiPhoneUnlocker is perhaps the most comprehensive set of solution on the Internet. Once the gadget has been unlocked, there is no need to look elsewhere for content and additional applications. Everything is provided in one attractive package. Even those with zero technical knowledge will be enjoying their iPhone more than ever with this solution.
First things first. iPhones can be unlocked safely, and no, Apple has no way to somehow 'mysteriously' get into your iPhone and either lock it again or render it useless. However, as a user you have to keep a few things in mind. At the time of this writing, only iPhones that come preloaded with firmware 1.0.2 can be unlocked. The latest firmware released by Apple is 1.1.1 and at this time unlocking iPhones with firmware 1.1.1 is not possible.
That takes us to the next important point. What is your iPhone's firmware version? To check your iphone's firmware version, dial *3001#12345#* on the iPhone. It will show you a screen titled Field Test. At the bottom of the menu items you will see 'Versions'. Tap on 'versions' and another screen will pop up which will list the firmware installed on the phone. If it says 03.14.08_G, then your iPhone is version 1.0.2. In this case, you are fine. Your phone can be unlocked to use with networks other than AT&T.
If after tapping 'Versions', it says 03.12.06_G, then your iPhone's firmware is version 1.0.0. In this case, you can restore your iPhone to the version 1.0.2 first and then perform the unlock procedure. Press and hold 'Home' and 'Power' buttons simultaneously on the iPhone for 30 seconds until "connect to iTunes message" shows up. Launch iTunes. Once in iTunes, while holding "SHIFT" key, in iTunes click restore button and choose file: "iPhone1,1_1.0.2_1C28_Restore.ipsw". If you don't have the file, you can download the file from the website I have mentioned at the end of this article.
Finally, if after tapping 'versions' on your iPhone, if it says "04.01.13_G" (version 1.1.1), then your iPhone currenly cannot be unlocked and you need to wait for an unlock procedure to be devised for that version sometime in the future. Many AT&T stores still have iPhone with firmware 1.0.0 or 1.0.2 in stock. You may want to return the 1.1.1 iPhone to Apple, or your nearby store and get an iPhone with 1.0.2 firmware.
Ok, so now you are at an Apple or iPhone store. You just returned your phone that had the newer firmware and want an iPhone that has the old firmware loaded onto it. So how do you find out what firmware the phone has without opening the sealed box? Afterall, the salesperson is not going to let you open the sealed box unless you committ to purchasing the phone.
So, here's probably the most important trick. Once you have the iPhone box in hand, turn it over and look for a bar code named 'Serial No.'. A typical serial would look like 7U738L46WH5. Take a close look at the serial. Somewhere in the middle there is the letter 'L'. Here is the important point. If the phone in your hand has 8 or a lower digit preceding that L, then you are fine. The firmware on your phone is 1.0.2 or less. If however, the digit preceding the L is 9, then you have the newer firmware.
Using the above technique, once you are sure you purchased an iPhone with the older firmware, you can now go ahead and unlock your iPhone using the unlocking software. At the present time, iPhone cannot be unlocked by using a remote unlock code. You would need an unlocking software to unlock your iPhone.
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