Just updated my american iphone (1st gen), now its locked

Marcos · 2 Dec 2008 at 01:03

HELP!

how do i unlock an iphone? it says emergency calls only

J1234 · 2 Dec 2008 at 13:32

On what network do you need it to be? And what firmware did you update to?

Follow this guide http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17935990

EirePlane · 2 Dec 2008 at 16:24

Firmware 2.2 contains a baseband update which relocks the phone
from what I can tell, there isn't a way to downgrade it again

the iPhone Dev team are working on unlocking the new baseband so their website might be somewhere to watch http://blog.iphone-dev.org

metachi · 2 Dec 2008 at 19:28

the only option for you, is get turbo sim cards then this should sort you out. =)

best turbo sim is rebel simcard or GEVEY sim.

Cybertronic · 2 Dec 2008 at 19:52

The OP has an iPhone 2G not a 3G therefore it is still unlockable by using PwnageTool. Justin posted a link to a guide/walkthrough for using PwnageTool

Marcos · 3 Dec 2008 at 21:06

Justin said:
On what network do you need it to be? And what firmware did you update to?

Follow this guide http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17935990

This guide is great, but i've updated my 2G iPhone to 2.2 firmware (Not the 2.1 on the guide) and cant get iTunes to restore to 2.1 firmware.

So im stuck at the first step with iTunes restore, because iTunes downloads the latest firmware only

any ideas?

PC-M Vip3r · 3 Dec 2008 at 21:23

It's all in the guide, download 2.1 from http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite...080909.gkbEj/iPhone1,1_2.1_5F136_Restore.ipsw

Marcos · 3 Dec 2008 at 21:57

Oh i see, so i put the 2.1 ipsw into the itunes restore folder so it doesnt check for a "latest" one

PC-M Vip3r · 3 Dec 2008 at 21:59

Marcos said:
Oh i see, so i put the 2.1 ipsw into the itunes restore folder so it doesnt check for a "latest" one

Windows: Ctrl + Click restore then select file (I think)

Mac: Option + Click then select file

Marcos · 4 Dec 2008 at 00:08

Problem:

itunes doesnt let me select what firmware to restore to, it just goes straight to the online database and downloads the latest, 2.2 :confused:

iSam · 4 Dec 2008 at 00:36

Apologies for not updating the guide sooner. Law degree can be hectic at times!

You're best bet is to stick on 2.2 and follow my guide (now updated).

What are you on, Mac or PC?

Marcos · 4 Dec 2008 at 00:51

hmmm....seems to be working, final steps!

iSam · 4 Dec 2008 at 00:54

Marcos said:
hmmm....seems to be working, final steps!

Which method are you using?

Marcos · 4 Dec 2008 at 02:37

your guide with 2.2

Marcos · 4 Dec 2008 at 11:47

Ok well it looks like its working fine, back to normal, thanks for this guide & your help

iSam · 4 Dec 2008 at 12:01

Marcos said:
Ok well it looks like its working fine, back to normal, thanks for this guide & your help

Pleasure, glad it's working.