A Vietnamese cellphone store is claiming to have carried out a hardware unlock of the iPhone 3G by physically altering the handset's circuit-boards. The full details of the hack are not clear, but the below image claims to demonstrate the unlocked iPhone 3G using a local, Vietnamese SIM to successfully place a call.
The site also shows Google Maps being accessed over WiFi. According to our tipster, the process is not a ... continued »
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iPhone 3G hardware unlocked in Vietnam?
A Vietnamese cellphone store is claiming to have carried out a hardware unlock of the iPhone 3G by physically altering the handset's circuit-boards. The full details of the hack are not clear, but the below image claims to demonstrate the unlocked iPhone 3G using a local, Vietnamese SIM to successfully place a call.
The site also shows Google Maps being accessed over WiFi. According to our tipster, the process is not a ... continued »
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PwnageTool 2.0.2 Is Up!
Yesterday, the DevTeam reported that there was a slight hold up with PwnageTool 2.0.2 and that we wouldn't see its release until sometime later today. But they've stayed up late, fixed the bug and you can download the tool right this second!
They recommend that you update your current version by using Sparkle, the tool's internal updater. Included in the download is the newest Cydia and the Installer 4 Beta.
Good luck to ... continued »
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PwnageTool 2.0.2 To Be Released Very Soon
It looks like those anxious to really crack into their iPhones won't have to wait much longer. The DevTeam announced yesterday that PwnageTool 2.0.2 will be released very soon. Like, I'm talking today soon.
The only thing holding up the release now for the guys over at RipDev to finish up their beta of Installer 4. Plus, the DevTeam needs to make a few tweaks here and there to ensure 2.0.2 works well ... continued »
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Firmware 2.0.1 Makes iPhone 3G Locked for Good?
Will your iPhone 3G be un-unlockable once you upgrade to the new firmware 2.0.1. Not exactly. And not yet, at least.
If you've updated already, you may have noticed that you lost access to any jailbroken apps you may have had. But don't sweat it. The DevTeam is on it. However, the iPhone 3G's baseband has also been updated making it a possibility that once the new Pwnage Tool comes out, ... continued »
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iPhone Buzz Week in Review - August 3rd
It's that time again where we recap all the going's on in the Apple iPhone world for the past week. Developer news was a hot topic, especially when word spread that new firmware was seeded to 3G developers. Plus, there's talk that background-conscious apps may be available soon that allow users to receive instant messages and the like, even when such an app is closed. Developers can also now keep ... continued »
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iPhone 3G Unlocked by YESSIM?
I know people are still on the lookout for ways to unlock their iPhone 3Gs and now some people are claiming they've done with just a YESSIM sim card. No software needed. The only prerequisite is that you have a jailbroken iPhone.
So what's the downside? I still don't see any proof. Sure, there's a video--and it's posted below--that showcases this YESSIM unlocking method. But the site's FAQs and information are ... continued »
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Unlocking the iPhone
So it seems like all anyone is talking about these days is how to unlock the iPhone. And why not? It's big business. Those that are steadfast against using AT&T need a way to enable their phones to work on other networks, and a "SIM swap" is probably the best way to go about it.
The people over at GSMPhone-Unlocking have created a video that lets you see an iPhone 3G ... continued »
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