Verizon iPhone 5 won’t ever be locked, most likely due to FCC agreements

Verizon is not going to re-lock the iPhone 5, according to a report today from the AP:



NEW YORK (AP) — Verizon Wireless said Monday that it won’t prevent its version of the iPhone 5 from being used on AT&T’s network. The Verizon version of the iPhone 5, which went on sale Friday, came with an unexpected feature: it works on the network of AT&T and many other phone companies [including T-Mobile], as well as on Verizon’s. It’s the first time Verizon, the country’s largest cellphone company, has sold a phone that works on competing U.S. networks with no complicated hacking, or “unlocking,” procedures.

But, does Big Red even have that option? Verizon tends to do everything possible to lock customers in, and allowing AT&T customers to use the handset is totally against everything it stands for. A Howard Forums poster notes that when Verizon purchased its 700MHz spectrum a few years ago, which it would eventually use for LTE, the carrier told the Federal Communications Commission it would not lock phones that used this network as part of the deal.

I’ve been reading up on the open access provisions in regards to the C-Block of 700 mhz LTE spectrum. There is a very specific line saying that a licensee(Verizon) cannot configure devices to be locked against use on another network. This means that Verizon would be violating Federal law if the iPhone 5′s sim slot is even partially locked. Unlike on the iPhone 4S – these regulations mean that Verizon must even allow an AT&T sim card to be used in any Verizon iPhone 5.

The relevant law is found here in the Code of Federal Regulations
Title 47 – Telecommunication. CHAPTER I – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED). SUBCHAPTER B – COMMON CARRIER SERVICES. PART 27 – MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Subpart B – Applications and Licenses. § 27.16Network access requirements for Block C in the 746-757 and 776-787 MHz bands.

Take a look at this : (e) Handset locking prohibited. No licensee may disable features on handsets it provides to customers, to the extent such features are compliant with the licensee’s standards pursuant to paragraph (b)of this section, nor configure handsets it provides to prohibit use of such handsets on other providers’ networks.

The one caveat is that Verizon iPhones cannot utilize LTE on AT&T’s network, but it will be able to use T-Mobile’s 2G and new 1900MHz 4G network.


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iPhone Dev-Team Updates UltraSn0w to Support Unlocked Basebands on iOS 5.1.1

The iPhone Dev-Team has released UltraSn0w 1.2.7 to bring unlock support for some older basebands on iOS 5.1.1.

iPhone Dev Team's iPhone 4, 3G, and 3GS software unlock, now with added PwnApple. Compatible with iPhone 4 baseband 01.59.00 and iPhone 3G/3GS basebands 04.26.08, 05.11.07, 05.12.01, 05.13.04, and 06.15.00! Thanks to @sherif_hashim and @Oranav for contributing baseband crashes.

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You can install UltraSn0w 1.2.7 from Cydia following a jailbreak.




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Unlocked iPhone 4 goes on sale today!

It may seem that the rumors have been true, Apple has released the iPhone 4 in both black and white gsm factory unlocked. These iPhones retail at $649 for a 16gb & $749 for a 32gb iPhone 4 in ether what or black.

You heard it hear first, and you can buy your very own factory unlocked iPhone 4 from Apple here.





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How to Hactivation Your iPhone Using Subscriber Artificial Module (SAM)

These are instructions on how to hactivate your iPhone using Subscriber Artificial Module (SAM) by sbingner.

Subscriber Artificial Module (SAM) tricks your iPhone and iTunes into creating legitimate activation tickets even though you’re unlocked with ultrasn0w. This means you get the full benefit of push applications, and your battery life increases substantially.

You will need to jailbreak normally before performing these steps.

Step One
Press to launch Cydia from your SpringBoard.


Step Two
Press to select the Manage tab at the bottom of the screen.


Step Three
Press the large Sources button.


Step Four
Press the Edit button at the top right of the screen.


Step Five
Press the Add button that appears at the top left of the screen.


Step Six
Enter http://repo.bingner.com and press the Add Source button.


Step Seven
Press the large Return to Cydia button.


Step Eight
Press to select Binger from the list of Sources.


Step Nine
Choose SAM from the list of packages.


Step Ten
Press the Install button at the top right of the screen.


Step Eleven
Press the Continue Queuing button to begin installation.


Step Twelve
Press the Bingner.com repo button at the top left of the screen.


Step Thirteen
Choose SAMPrefs from the lists of packages.


Step Fourteen
Press the Install button at the top right of the screen.


Step Fifteen
Press the Confirm button to begin installation.


Step Sixteen
Once installation has completed press the large Restart SpringBoard button.


Step Seventeen
Download RedSn0w 0.9.6b6 from here:
- Windows
- Mac

Step Eighteen
Extract the downloaded archive and launch the application from the extracted folder.




Step Nineteen
Click the browse button


Step Twenty
Select your current firmware from the dialog box that appears and click Open. You can find download links for every firmware version here.


Step Twenty One
If you have an iPhone 3GS RedSn0w will ask you if it has the new bootrom. Click Yes if it does, click Noif it doesn't.


Step Twenty Two
Once your firmware has been verified click the Next button to continue.


Step Twenty Three
RedSn0w will now prepare the jailbreak data.


Step Twenty Four
From this window you can select the jailbreak options you would like. Choose Deactivate and clickNext


Step Twenty Five
Please plug your iPhone into the computer and make sure its OFF then click the Next button


Step Twenty Six
RedSn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode. You can find more help with DFU mode here


Hold down both the Home button and the Power button for 10 seconds.


Release the Power button and continue holding the Home button until RedSn0w detects the device.


Step Twenty Seven
Your iPhone will now reboot and begin uploading the new RAM Disk and Kernel.


Step Twenty Eight
Once this is complete you will be notified that RedSn0w is done. Click the Finish button.


Step Twenty Nine
Click Settings on your iPhone Springboard


Step Thirty
Click SAM from the Settings Menu.


Step Thirty One
Click De-Activate iPhone


Step Thirty Two
Open iTunes and let your device activate. If iTunes says invalid SIM, you will need to manually select the appropriate carrier under one of the methods besides "Automatic" and click on a SIMID.

You can find more assistance with SAM here

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WARNING: Updating to iPad Baseband for iPhone Unlock May Disable Your GPS

The iPhone Dev-Team has just issued a notice stating that updating your iPhone to the iPad baseband for unlock could result in the loss of GPS functionality.

Unlockers have been reporting mixed results about GPS functionality at 06.15.00. Until we can track down what differentiates those who retain GPS vs. those who lose it, be conservative and assume you’ll lose GPS at 06.15.00. As we work on finding the cause (and possibly a fix), please report your personal findings in our comments section. (Update: early indications are that while 06.15.00 is capable of GPS, it will require some further hacks. But please still be conservative and assume you will lose GPS at 06.15, in case the hacks don’t work).

While the iPad baseband should be capable of GPS functionality if you don't absolutely need the unlock you should not update to the iPad baseband at this time.





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How to Jailbreak and Unlock Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Mac) [4.2.1]

These are instructions on how to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone 3G on the 4.2.1 firmware using RedSn0w for Mac.

If you want to use Redsn0w to jailbreak a lower firmware version you can find the appropriate tutorial here.

IMPORTANT FOR UNLOCKERS
During this process you can update your baseband to the 06.15 version. If you are on 05.14 or 05.15 or higher you will need to do this to unlock. You do not need to do this for jailbreak only. Please read the following very carefully before deciding whether to do this. You can find out baseband version here.

1. There is no way to come back down from 06.15, and there’s no hiding the baseband version from Apple. You’ll be voiding your warranty in a very obvious way.
2. If some future baseband comes out with a critical fix, you won’t be able to update to it if it remains down in the 05.xx sequence (then again, you wouldn’t update to it if you wanted to keep your unlock anyway).
3. Starting with FW 4.2.1 if you have 06.15 on your iPhone you won’t ever be able to restore to stock firmware (it will fail). You’ll need to only restore to custom IPSWs (then again, if you’re unlocker you should already be doing that).

Don’t update to 06.15 if you don’t need to! Only do this if you need the unlock and you’re stuck on 05.14 or 05.15, and you’re willing to assume the above risks. If your baseband is already unlockable and you are on a lower firmware version then use PwnageTool to update to 4.2.1 without upgrading your baseband.

Step One
Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage

Download RedSn0w from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. Likewise, download the latest 4.2.1 firmware from below and place it in the same folder. 

4.2.1 (3G): iPhone1,2_4.2.1_8C148_Restore.ipsw

Extract the redsn0w app from the RedSn0w zip file by double clicking it.


Step Two
***If you are already on iOS 4.2.1 you can skip this step. If you are on an unlockable baseband and on a lower firmware you should use PwnageTool instead to update without upgrading your baseband.

Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes. 


Select your iPhone from the list of devices on the left. Now hold down Option and click the Restorebutton. Restore is preferred as it won't create any wasted space on your iPhone.


Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the 4.2.1 firmware ipsw. Click the Choosebutton to continue. 


Step Three
Once iTunes has finished updating your iPhone to the desired firmware open the Pwnage folder on your desktop and launch the redsn0w application from the redsn0w folder we extracted earlier.


Step Four
Once RedSn0w opens click the Browse button


Step Five
Select the 4.2.1 firmware ipsw we placed in the Pwnage folder on our desktop then click Open.


Step Six
Once the firmware has been verified click the Next button to continue.


Step Seven
RedSn0w will now prepare the jailbreak data


Step Eight
From this window you can select the jailbreak options you would like.


Verbose boot displays detailed information on boot of your device and is generally only needed by developers and advanced users.

Make sure Cydia is selected. 

*Remember the rules for boot logos are: RGB or Grayscale format with Alpha channel and dimension below 320x480. 

Notice that RedSn0w can Enable multitasking, Enable homescreen wallpaper, and Enable battery percentage. If you do not need multitasking we would recommend deselecting it as it makes your iPhone 3G run very slow.

If you read the warning above and you would like to update your baseband to the 06.15 iPad version for unlock then check Install iPad Baseband. Click Yes when prompted to confirm your decision.


Click the Next button to continue


Step Nine
Please plug your iPhone into the computer and make sure its OFF then click the Next button


Step Ten
RedSn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode. You can find more help with DFU mode here


Hold down both the Home button and the Power button for 10 seconds.


Release the Power button and continue holding the Home button until RedSn0w detects the device.


Step Eleven
RedSn0w will now download the iPad baseband and your iPhone will now reboot


Step Twelve
RedSn0w will then begin uploading the new RAM Disk and Kernel.


Step Thirteen
Once this is complete you will be notified that RedSn0w is done. Click the Finish button. When your iPhone finishes rebooting (5 minutes or so) it will be jailbroken with Cydia on the SpringBoard.



Unlock
You can now follow this tutorial to unlock if so desired.

*As usual a big thanks to the iPhone Dev-Team for their hard work and contribution to the iPhone community.

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