Hey everyone,

I want to thank secretmrx and dtube for adding more content to this thread. I have not been keeping up with the unlock and activate battles, and it's nice to get some new info in here.

Hat tip, guys!

-TM

Guys, lemme make my query plain and simple. Here's the thing.

I love the carrier I presently have and don't like to unlock. I just need to jailbreak to install 3rd party apps. So, which tool should I use and what is the procedure ?

Originally Posted by knowmonger

Guys, lemme make my query plain and simple. Here's the thing.

I love the carrier I presently have and don't like to unlock. I just need to jailbreak to install 3rd party apps. So, which tool should I use and what is the procedure ?

I love simple questions! :-)

Pwnagetool for Mac.

WinPwn for PC.

God knows what for Linux.

Enjoy!

Just want to update that for Windows platform you can use QuickPwn as well. It's still in beta (RC3) but it can JB/ACT/UNLOCK 2G iphone. For 3G, only JB/ACT.

Another quick update just to let you know that for Windows you have now WinPwn 2.5 Beta. It can JB/ACT/UNLOCK 2G iphone. For 3G, only JB/ACT.

Guys,

This is my first post after just getting my iphone today. I have bought one which is unlocked and jailbroken but I have spent some time reading about the processes but to be honest I'm getting meltdown.My question is this. I want to be able to copy files to and from the phone and use itunes to copy my music. I am worried that by connecting it to itunes I will screw it up due to firmware issues etc.. So is it safe for me to connect to itunes, any precautions and how can I check version numbers whicjh may be important. Sorry if this doesn't belong here!

Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by j1ngles

Guys,

This is my first post after just getting my iphone today. I have bought one which is unlocked and jailbroken but I have spent some time reading about the processes but to be honest I'm getting meltdown.My question is this. I want to be able to copy files to and from the phone and use itunes to copy my music. I am worried that by connecting it to itunes I will screw it up due to firmware issues etc.. So is it safe for me to connect to itunes, any precautions and how can I check version numbers whicjh may be important. Sorry if this doesn't belong here!

Thanks in advance

First, I hope you did not pay more for an unlocked/jailbroken phone. This site offers plenty of information on how to do this yourself.

Second, did you phone come with Installer or Cydia? If so, then adding SSH and MobileFinder (for uploading and finding your files on the phone) is very simple. (You cannot put an iphone into "disk mode" like you can an iPod. You have to SSH everything onto the phone. Searching the forums should make it clear how to do this.)

If your phone does NOT have Installer or Cydia, then you're going to have to restore using a pwned firmware so that Installer and Cydia are put on the phone.

Regarding connecting to iTunes-- Perfectly safe. Turn off "automatically check for updates" and never let iTunes put a software update on your phone, you'll be fine.

Best of luck,

TM

Thanks Tmob for the feedback. I do have cydia installed and I understand the itunes and ssh issues now and so can sleep easy.

sorry dtube, not sure how I forgot iLiberty... I suggest it to ppl all the time thru email. Anyway, added it to the post.

:-)

hi,
i just found some unlocked iphones on ebay and reading all these problems i dont know wether to get one or not.SO what happens if you dont jailbreak your iphone and does any simcard work on unlocked phones????HELP!!!!!