The modem firmware on my device is 05.16.08 I think it's been updated and cannot be unlocked via jailbreak. However I heard it's downgradable and unlocked.
But I'm complete at loss with this.
couple questions:
1) I can get this unlocked pretty easily through the network for £15 so I'm wondering if it's worth the hassle? Should I just unlock it through the network - or is it generally easy to DIY unlock via jailbreak?
-I don't need to unlock it now, I'm with o2. But I'd rather future proof this in case I use a different network or want to sell it on an auction site or something.
2) Does the phone need to use official firmware before a network unlock can take place? reason I ask is I dont need to unlock it right now, but the phone is currently on official firmware - I'm going to jailbreak it as soon as ios6 untethered JB comes out.
-my concern is that I think the device needs to connect to itunes before it can be unlocked officially. If I JB it I might ruin my chance - also itunes may force me to update to latest version of iOS before upgrading which will leave me in a pickle.
But I'm complete at loss with this.
couple questions:
1) I can get this unlocked pretty easily through the network for £15 so I'm wondering if it's worth the hassle? Should I just unlock it through the network - or is it generally easy to DIY unlock via jailbreak?
-I don't need to unlock it now, I'm with o2. But I'd rather future proof this in case I use a different network or want to sell it on an auction site or something.
2) Does the phone need to use official firmware before a network unlock can take place? reason I ask is I dont need to unlock it right now, but the phone is currently on official firmware - I'm going to jailbreak it as soon as ios6 untethered JB comes out.
-my concern is that I think the device needs to connect to itunes before it can be unlocked officially. If I JB it I might ruin my chance - also itunes may force me to update to latest version of iOS before upgrading which will leave me in a pickle.
Last edited: