If the confirmation from ever so dependable Ryan Block at Engadget or the reputable CNN was not enough to convince folks in the blogging world that the software-only iPhone hack to unlock the iPhone from folks @ iPhoneSIMFree.com worked then Gizmodo has just released for the very first time the video proof of the unlock process.
The other update is that the unlocking software has been delayed and will now be released on Monday.
Earlier in the week, we had news that iPhoneSIMFree had started taking bulk orders with pricing starting at $36 each for 50 licenses to $25 each for 5000 licenses and do not plan to sell the software-only unlocking method to end users. (see iPhoneHacks.com, iPhonesimfree.com has started accepting orders for software-only iPhone hack)
However, they had delays in shipping the unlocking software to the resellers which resulted in some folks speculating that the software only iPhone hack was probably a hoax.
Gizmodo with the exclusive video have not only confirmed the unlock process but they have also clarified the reason for the delay in delivering the solution to resellers. Apparently though the unlock mechanism was done weeks back, and was not the reason for the delay as speculated.
The main reason for the delay was due to the fact that the iPhoneSIMFree.com team was busy working on the backend systems to support the reseller network, which took more time than expected. The new release date is now Monday, 10th September.
Some of the details on the iPhone hack based on the video and information available:
- The unlocking process seemed to be fairly straight forward and takes approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- The iPhone needs to be jail-breaked as you need to load programs on your iPhone.
- The unlock process itself is safe from restores and is quite stable.
- There seems to be no chance of damaging your iPhone, and
- Most errors (if any) can be fixed by restoring the phone and trying again.
Watch the exclusive video from Gizmodo on the unlocking process at the following link.
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hey i jsut got an iphone unlocked but i dont have the AT&T plan, i was wondering if there was any hack or program that would take the little phone icon off my home screen it would just make it more user friendly for me.. thanks for any help
Screw IphoneSimfree!!!! They take the unlocking process and sale it…what happen to the hackers code? I'm developing a free and easier way to unlocking the iphone. LOOK OUT FOR THE POST BY THE END OF THIS MONTH!!!
Screw IphoneSimfree!!!! They take the unlocking process and sale it…what happen to the hackers code? I'm developing a free and easier way to unlocking the iphone. LOOK OUT FOR THE POST BY THE END OF THIS MONTH!!!
Perhaps, once you paid them, if anything goes wrong you can suit them???
if i dl it somewhere from the net, and my iphone die, who is gonna hold respondsible for it?
Still incomplete on showing if the software is real. Anyone can create a native app to mimic it is unlocking the iPhone. One thing that was missing in the video that make it still look fake is something everyone has been wanting to see is the sim card before and after they did the unlocking. None of the videos show that. Also it isn't hard to change the AT@T to T-Mobile log. There's app out now that does that pretty much for you.
does the new i phone hack work for verizon carriers or do i need a a simcard. Email me at crazy_daax@hotmail.com
Hi. I have T-mobile and would like to get an i phone. Can someone tell me what would be the cheapest and best way to get one? Is it better to buy one unlocked from online, or get one from Apple or ATT and then try and get it unlocked? Any info would be appreciated!
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