unlocking iphone 3gs

jandrewcrook

hi i have got a 3gs with firmware 3.1.3 and modem .....05.12.01 which i want unlocking.
Having researched the internet everyone seems to say this is not possible yet but my local phone shop says they can do it for the next day!!
I don't want them to damage my iphone or get ripped off, has anyone got any info about this?
many thanks in advance.

robt_2

What network is it locked to?

Jon_01

Firmware 3.1.3 can, I believe, only be tethered unlocked. Meaning you can't power it off after the unlock or you'll have to unlocked it again.

If its on O2 they'll unlock it for 15 quid which would be a permanent unlock regardless of what you do with it.

such_a_dommy

If its PAYG O2 will charge but if its Contract it should be free, visit - shop.o2.co.uk/update/unlockmyiphone.html

jandrewcrook

unfortunately it's on orange!
Thanks anyway

jandrewcrook

Any ideas whether the shop can really unlock my iphone or I am being ripped off...please?

robt_2

jandrewcrook wrote: »

Any ideas whether the shop can really unlock my iphone or I am being ripped off...please?

They might jailbreak it to unlock it which would void the warranty. There is no way I would hand over my iPhone to anyone overnight.

Jon_01

As far as I'm aware only Apple can unlock them fully (through iTunes). As above, anything else is a jailbreak...

dduk

I am in the same situation with 3.1.3 and 5.12.01 and according to every website and forum i've read there's no way to unlock it yourself. No unlocking at all is possible with 5.12.01 even if you are able to jailbreak it.

watcherman

You cannot JB or unlock, they are talking rubbish..

jandrewcrook

thanks, will have to hang on til an unlock becomes available possibly when the new model released.