unlocking an iphone 4s in lebanon

lastseen

hello guys ... i got an iphone 4s as a gift from my friend who lives in australia and it is locked to an australian network operator ... when i tied my sim card in it , it said ''invalid sim card'' ... i just want to ask if the apple store in ABC dbayyeh is able to unlock it for me and how much does it cost ? thank you so much

Nabs

Know what carrier it was?

NuclearVision

You can request unlock online for 150 bucks. I can't assure it'll work, do it at your own risk, i have always hated internet based unlocks.

lastseen

@Nabs i think it is ''optus zoo''

@NuclearVision i can't trust those websites ...

devilsadvocate

i say sell it!

Nabs

I'll ask for you tomorrow and PM you.

vegetaleb

Use it as ipod :)

HooZ

I heard you can software unlock it for free

NuclearVision

Your only option is to buy a Gevey sim ultra s. it costs like 30$ but it does work indeed.

khalil13

man unlock it by yourself!
download the ios 5 ipsw (google it)
then download redsn0w, open it, select ipsw manually (locate the ipsw you downloaded), then mark " downgrade ipad baseband" or any option concerning baseband downgrade, and check " install cydia" and follow the instructions carefully on how to enter DFU mode, after doing this, go to cydia, download a package called ultrasn0w ( make sure it is 0 not o) install it, and reboot, and congratulations :) it is all for free too

ranibalaa

khalil13 wroteman unlock it by yourself!
download the ios 5 ipsw (google it)
then download redsn0w, open it, select ipsw manually (locate the ipsw you downloaded), then mark " downgrade ipad baseband" or any option concerning baseband downgrade, and check " install cydia" and follow the instructions carefully on how to enter DFU mode, after doing this, go to cydia, download a package called ultrasn0w ( make sure it is 0 not o) install it, and reboot, and congratulations :) it is all for free too

Only works for 3GS...

khalil13

Then he could use SAM which can unlock any iphone, but the problem is that it can only unlock the sim once, correct me if i am wrong

lebknight

Old information bro.

SAM isn't working anymore it did work for around 2 weeks only
there is no free way to open your 4g or 4s iPhone anymore only 2 methods gevey (for only some basebands ) and factory unlock solution witch is the best because you can upgrade your phone anytime to the new version with out worrying to preserve the baseband anymore

lastseen

i went to the ABC yesterday and they said they can't ... but there is a shop near where i live and the guy told me that he can do it for only 60$ ... i will see if it will work ... finger crossed !

lebknight

For that carrier it should cost you around 50$ -70$ depend on the shop so 60$ is a good price and yes 100% it will work don't worry about that just give him the IMEI Number and after he tells you that the phone is unlocked you just need to restore it using iTunes and the phone will be factory unlocked

NuclearVision

Man buy that bloody Gevey sim.

supra

lastseen , was it unlocked successfully ?

kamalkh

you can unlock it easily with Absinthe :
all you have to do is download it from this link : http://www.ijailbreak.com/absinthe/

connect your phone let it detect your IOS and click on jailbreak it will install cydia and all needed add ons to unlock ur carrier as well as you wont lose your certs and the push notification will still work. SAM is still working btw for those who said its not you only need to make sure you configured it correctly.

tested and done easily on many iphones..try it (peace of cake)

KarimCfc

Will it work on ANY iPhone 4S from the United States (Aunt is going and thinking of getting one or two) and did you try it yourself?

cnazha

1. Check which carrier does it belong to, by:

a. Dial *#06#
b. Copy this 15 digit number (called IMEI )
c. Check which carrier does your iphone belong to by using this site cutyoursim.com ---> iPhone Network Finder/Carrier Detector (costs around 8$.. time: max. 24 hours)

2. Unlocking your iPhone (making it factory unlocked)

a. Go to www.cutyoursim.com ---> Remote Unlock Service for iPhone 4S
b. Put in your carrier and IMEI code... (dont mess up with the IMEI or they will not refund your money)
c. Pay them according to your carrier (each carrier has a specific price)
d. wait till they unlock it.. it might take around a week to get it unlocked (after they unlock your IMEI, they ll send a message to your email...after that all you have to do is connect it to itunes and do a restore or update if just connecting it wont work)
( cutyoursim has many positive responds.. anyway ill leave it on your own risk)

If you dont have a credit card.. you can buy a PIC card from Class
If you have to pay through paypal, transfer your credit card to a virtual visa through www.entropay.com then into paypal account since paypal account doesnt accept Lebanese visa/mastercard...

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me