Ultrasn0w 1.2 Unlocks iPhone 3GS, 3G on iOS 4.2.1 [How to Guide]

The iPhone Dev Team has just released ultrasn0w 1.2 which brings carrier unlock for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G on iOS 4.2.1 or iOS 4.1.

From the iPhone Dev Team Blog:

 

Activate iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G Without Original SIM or Hacktivation with SAM & Redsn0w 0.9.6b6

Few minutes ago, a new mix-up between iPhone dev-team and sbingner, has been done to allow you to activate your iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G without using original SIM or Hactivation. Thanks tosbingner's new tool which called SAM (Subscriber Artificial Module) and redsn0w 0.9.6b6. Moreover this mix-up has fixed the battery consuming after unlocking iPhone 3GS/3G with ultrasn0w 1.2. Let's check out how use this package after the jump.

 

HOW TO: Activate iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G Without Original SIM or Hacktivation with SAM & Redsn0w 0.9.6b6

Few minutes ago, a new mix-up between iPhone dev-team and sbingner, has been done to allow you to activate your iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G without using original SIM or Hactivation. Thanks to sbingner's new tool which called SAM (Subscriber Artificial Module) and redsn0w 0.9.6b6. Moreover this mix-up has fixed the battery consuming after unlocking iPhone 3GS/3G with ultrasn0w 1.2. Let's check out how use this package after the jump.

 

HOW TO: Fix iPhone 3GS / 3G Battery Drain Problem & Over Heat After Unlocking With Ultrasn0w 1.2

The newly released ultrasn0w 1.2 which unlocked the iPhone 3GS/3G running iOS 4.2.1 by flashing the iPad baseband 06.15.00 using Redsn0w 0.9.6b5 or PwnageTool 4.1.3, has caused two major issues for many iPhone 3GS/3G users, ultrasn0w 1.2 has led to aggressive battery drainage, in addition, iPhone becoming excessively hot. Sherif Hashim, one of the hackers behind ultrasn0w has addressed these issues, let's check out them after the jump.

Here's Hashim justifying these issues

i hope those of u with 3g/3gs are enjoying their updated unlocked devices, all props to @MuscleNerd & co. for making this possible :) , hopefully the iphone 4 on 2.10.04 and 3.10.01 follows within a good time table.

on a very important side note, before anyone starts to complain about battery drainage issues after installing the new ultrasn0w on the 6.15.00 updated BB, the culprit here is not ultrasn0w, it's the hacktivation process (activating the phone by pwnage tool or redsn0w rather than using an official carrier sim to do so) that u mostly did while jailbreaking.

The 4.1 and 4.2.1 ipsws unlike their old ancestors, seem to keep looking for valid push certificates all the time, either thru your wifi, or thru your cellular data network (which u only have after installing ultrasn0w and hence u accuse it) , this can be seen clearly if u have a cellular working data plan for 3g or edge and u watched the settings > general > usage > cellular network data (sent & received are continuously increasing even without using any internet traffics on the phone) , this will also render the phone going hot even in stand by mode and also very rapid battery drainage occurs plus consuming ur data if you were not on an unlimited plan.

How can you fix these problems:

so to resolve this, u either:
A) 1st Solution: try to activate the phone using the official sim if u have it (even if the sim itself is old and not working) , or borrow it from a friend if it's possible, by any means, try to have an access to one and use it

B) 2nd Solution: if A is not feasible, u can install SBsettings from featured cydia packages and turn wifi and data off when u r not using it (shuts down both 3g and edge) , till C is done

C) 3rd Solution: there is a very nice module being worked on by a trusted jailbreak app dev, namely @sbingner , which ll resolve that issue for those having it, the details of which shouldn't be disclosed until he finishes his awesome work, till then, either use A or B to resolve the issue if it exists for you

In case you're one of those who suffering from the above mentioned problems after unlocking their devices with ultrasn0w 1.2, you have to try the above solutions as they will handle the situation, but don't forget to feed us back with your results on the comments section.

 

Ultrasn0w to Unlock iPhone 3GS / 3G on iOS 4.2.1 Completed

Few moments ago, Musclenerd has confirmed that the ultrasn0w to unlock iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G finally got working fully on 4.2.1, so it looks that everything over there going alright, everything on schedule, which means that we will catch new version of ultrasn0w tomorrow as we mentioned before.

 

All Jailbreak and Unlock Guides for iPhone, iPod and iPad

The last few weeks we got three jailbreak tools for iOS 4.1 on iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPod touch 4G, 3G, 2G and iOS 3.2.2 on iPad (i.e. Limera1n, GreenPois0n and PwnageTool), in addition to the presence of other jailbreak tools for all several iOSs, all this has led a confusion among iDevices users, so I decided to collect all iOSs, jailbreak guides and unlock guides for all existing iDevices in one article. Check them after the jump.

 

Unlock iPhone 4 on iOS 4.1 with Ultrasn0w [How to Guide]

Have you jailbroken your iPhone 4 yet? Of course, yes! Geohot has released his Limera1n tool yesterday and it works with iPhone 4 very well (at least for me). If you have iPhone 4, you can upgrade to iOS 4.1 without updating the baseband then unlock it using Ultrasn0w. In case you already upgraded to iOS 4.1 while preserving your baseband, you will not be able to use this guide, just wait for a new Ultrasn0w update.

How to upgrade to iOS 4.1 while preserving your baseband 01.59.00

 

Unlock Baseband 05.14.02 to Arrive After iOS 4.2 Release

We already told you that hackers as Sherif Hashim and Clayton Braash are working on crashing baseband 05.14.02 (iPhone 3GS, 3G) and 02.10 (iPhone 4). Well, the carrier unlock for those baseband won't be available for iOS 4.1. You will have to wait for iOS 4.2.

 

Hackers Are Working on Unlocking Baseband 05.14.02 for iPhone 3GS running iOS 4.1

Here's a piece of good news! Last week, we told you that Unlock for iPhone 3GS running iOS 4.1 on 05.14.02 baseband is being delayed because both Chronic Dev Team and iPhone Dev Team are busy developing the jailbreak tool (based on SHAtter exploit) for all devices running iOS 4.1. The good one is that basband hacker Sherif Hashim has just confirmed to us that he is working on crashing baseband 05.14.02.

 

Ultrasn0w Unlock for iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.1, 05.14.02 Baseband Delayed

Chronic Dev Team and iPhone Dev Team are working hard to bring you a simple usb-based jailbreak tool to jailbreak iOS 4.1 on all devices including iPhone 4, iPod touch 4G and iPad, also new Apple TV. Of course some of you have upgraded to iOS 4.1 without preserving baseband, the baseband has been updated to 05.14.02 for iPhone 3GS or 2.10.4 for iPhone 4.

 

How to: Jailbreak iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.1 with PwnageTool

While waiting for iOS 4.1 jailbreak release (may be SHAtter?), we will give a guide to jailbreak iPhone 3GS old bootrom only on iOS 4.1 using a modified version PwnageTool from Criminal90 with the help of some other tools which is essential in the jailbreak process.

 

Dev Team: Don't Upgrade to iOS 4.1 it’s a Trap

A few minutes ago the iPhone dev team just posted a new article in their official blog, they mainly warn the jailbreakers and unlockers from upgrading to the new iOS 4.1 which expected to be released today, you will likely start seeing iTunes innocently offer you a new version of iOS 4.1 , don't accept it , it's a trap.

 

How to:Unlock iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G running iOS 4.0.2 with ultrasn0w 1.1-1

Apple has released iOS 4.0.2 and iPad 3.2.2 yesterday, the new versions come without any updates in the baseband, so we can use ultrasn0w 1.1-1 to unlock the jailbroken iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G with the new iOS 4.0.2. Ultrasn0w 1.1-1 unlocks baseband 05.13.04 on both iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G. Follow the guide below to unlock iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G running iOS 4.0.2 with ultrasn0w 1.1-1.

 

Ultrasn0w 1.0-1 For Users of UAE to Unlock iPhone 4 / 3GS / 3G

Well, I got some mails and comments that Ultrasn0w is not working in UAE as they block as http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com is blocked in UAE, But I can't leave my readers without unlocking their iPhones! So I found another Ultrasn0w 1.0-1 uploaded to SinfuliPhone repository. Here's the step by step guide to unlock your iPhone in UAE,

 

Ultrasn0w 1.0-1 Released to Unlock iPhone 4 on Baseband 01.59.00

Planetbeing and MuscleNerd were working a lot the last few weeks to unlock our iPhone 4s on Baseband 01.59.00, they were waiting for comex's jailbreak to be released and it was released couple of days ago but there was some problems so the unlock was delayed! Now they just delivered the unlock and you can now free your iPhone 4 from AT&T Carrier with Ultrasn0w 1.0-1.
Note: For T-Mobile users, you have to Disable 3G Mode, Just touch on Settings --> General --> Network.

 

iPhone 4 Unlock will be Out Tonight, No Worries

If you are waiting for the unlock and can't stop yourself from seeking around for any updates about the release, then don't worry, Planetbeing has confirmed that it will be out tonight for all people who are waiting for iPhone 4 carrier unlock using Ultrasn0w 1.0-1

 

Ultrasn0w 1.0-1 to Unlock iPhone 4 is Ready to Release

For all who asking about the new update of Ultrasn0w to unlock iPhone 4, it's ready and will be released later this evening. In less than six hours, Ultrasn0w 1.0-1 will be released to unlock iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and 3G. It's compatible with all basebands including the new baseband of iPhone 4 (BB 01.59.00)

 

Warning:iPhone 3G/3GS Unlockers, Ultrasn0w 0.93 Exploit Obsolete from Baseband 05.14.01

Sherif Hashim one of the dev-team members sent a tweet confirmed that baseband 05.14.01 and above makes ultrasn0w 0.93's exploit obsolete, he sent the tweet to warn iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS users should stay on iOS 4.0 & iOS 4.0.1 and don't update to newer iOS versions, or they will not be able to unlock their iPnones.

 

How to: Jailbreak iOS 4 Final Version on iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G Using Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-3

iPhone Dev Team has just updated Redsn0w to bring support for the Final Version of iOS 4 for iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G. This update works on both Mac and Windows and make you able to Enable Multitasking which is disabled by Apple. Follow the Steps below to Jailbreak iOS 4 Final Release on iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G.

 

Ultrasn0w to Unlock All Basebands since 3.0 FW

More Confirms from MuscleNerd, one of the iPhone Dev Team which tweeted that Ultrasn0w 0.93 Works for all basebands since 3.0 FW and I already posted the guide to Unlock your iPhone 3GS and 3G using Ultrasn0w 0.93.