True iPhone liberation has really arrived. Kudos to the people around the World who have used the internet to communicate and solve a problem that not one, or ten people alone could have.
The free version of the software unlock is finally out there. We aim to get a new, wrapped in cellophane, iPhone and document the whole process of activating it, unlocking it, and moving to a foreign carrier.
Further Reading (more after the jump):
http://www.freeiphoneunlock.com/guide/
http://9to5mac.com/iphone-hacking-roundup-223453452
Plan is this (keep in mind, this will all take place in France from unwrapping to calling):
- Activate Phone: We are tempted to use DVD Jon’s method but are instead opting for the “TUAW method” which involves entering a nonworking SS# and opting to get the AT&TGO pay as you go plan – but of course, never paying – just “GOing”. This should activate the phone without costing us anything.
- Unlock Phone: Unlocking the phone with the buffer overflow “movie file” that the iUnlock application yields. Again, Amazing work people.
- Use Phone: We have a work SIM from Vodaphone UK (unlimited EU data) and an Orange France Pay as you go plan. We hope to use both for both data and calling
- Install 3rd Party Apps like a IM client, terminal Client and other fun stuff that is out there. We broke down all of the Hacking sites here.
Our iPhone is currently clearing customs at Charles de Gaul Airport. God speed little guy!
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