Apple iPhone Factory Unlocking - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158490

[theboss]

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[SgtSpike]

A couple questions...

1) Is this unlock performed remotely, or do I have to ship my phone to you?
2) Does this involve any kind of jailbreak, or is the stock iOS left intact?

[theboss]

A couple questions...

1) Is this unlock performed remotely, or do I have to ship my phone to you?
2) Does this involve any kind of jailbreak, or is the stock iOS left intact?

1) It's a remote unlock (I forgot to add that to the listing); All that is required is the IMEI number and the model being unlocked
2) It does not require a jailbreak; it's a permanent factory unlock that always stays with the iPhone

[SgtSpike]

A couple questions...

1) Is this unlock performed remotely, or do I have to ship my phone to you?
2) Does this involve any kind of jailbreak, or is the stock iOS left intact?

1) It's a remote unlock (I forgot to add that to the listing); All that is required is the IMEI number and the model being unlocked
2) It does not require a jailbreak; it's a permanent factory unlock that always stays with the iPhone

Very nice...

[theboss]

To get my service started (and prove my legitimacy), I'm willing to do my first unlock via BTC for very small amount:

[SgtSpike]

To get my service started (and prove my legitimacy), I'm willing to do my first unlock via BTC for very small amount:

Alright, I'll take you up on it for that price.

[theboss]

To get my service started (and prove my legitimacy), I'm willing to do my first unlock via BTC for very small amount:

Alright, I'll take you up on it for that price.

Great, you can PM me your IMEI and iPhone model.

[SgtSpike]

To get my service started (and prove my legitimacy), I'm willing to do my first unlock via BTC for very small amount:

Alright, I'll take you up on it for that price.

Great, you can PM me your IMEI and iPhone model.

Sorry, changed my mind after reading this:  http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090816175338AA61UpL

It's not that I don't trust you, it's just that I don't trust anyone on the internet anymore. 

[theboss]

Not a big deal, I don't really see what harm anyone can do with an IMEI though.
There, unfortunately, isn't another way to factory unlock an iPhone without the IMEI.

Many people on here know were I'm employed and have much of my info for previous trades (and I would be willing to share those details with trustworthy people) if that helps build trust.

[greyhawk]

Note that this service is now illegal in the US.

http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-unlock-phone-illegal-20130125,0,3942514.story

[theboss]

Note that this service is now illegal in the US.

http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-unlock-phone-illegal-20130125,0,3942514.story

Not quite, this policy/law is only for phones that are purchased brand new on or after January 26th. 2013:

"'Legacy' or used handsets purchased before today can still be unlocked without any finger-wagging from federal courts."

Also:
"So, what does this mean exactly? Well, Electronic Frontier Foundation attorney Mitch Stoltz told us, "What's happening is not that the Copyright Office is declaring unlocking to be illegal, but rather that they're taking away a shield that unlockers could use in court if they get sued.""


Source:
Library of Congress: https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2012-26308.pdf
Engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/26/unlock-phone-exemption-ends/

[greyhawk]

Quite right.

Just putting it out there because a lot of people don't know about this yet.

[theboss]

Quite right.

Just putting it out there because a lot of people don't know about this yet.

Thanks for the info, I added that requirement to the list just to be safe!

iPhone's can still be unlocked if purchased after that date, it's just up to the purchaser if they don't mind taking that risk.

[wtfvanity]

Does the phone currently have to have service for it to work? Say I moved to the iphone 5, have an old iphone4 sitting around, it has no SIM card in it now... but would love to toss it on tmobiles $30 prepaid plan.

[SgtSpike]

Not a big deal, I don't really see what harm anyone can do with an IMEI though.
There, unfortunately, isn't another way to factory unlock an iPhone without the IMEI.

Many people on here know were I'm employed and have much of my info for previous trades (and I would be willing to share those details with trustworthy people) if that helps build trust.

From what I understand (and this is just from some quick random internet reading), someone could emulate or rewrite a phone's IMEI to gain access to the same plan at the original phone is on.  So, theoretically, you could take my IMEI and put all sorts of fun stuff (text messaging, data roaming, purchases, etc) on my next phone bill.  I am no expert, so it could be that this is completely wrong.

I'm not saying you would, as I really don't think you would, but I don't like to take chances like this anymore.  If you could point me to a reliable source stating that this isn't possible, then I might reconsider.  Also, the trust-building things you mentioned wouldn't hurt.

[theboss]

Does the phone currently have to have service for it to work? Say I moved to the iphone 5, have an old iphone4 sitting around, it has no SIM card in it now... but would love to toss it on tmobiles $30 prepaid plan.

It does not need to be in service to be unlocked

[wtfvanity]

http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp%3Fsid%3DKB414532%26cv%3D820#fbid=WfLJgTwPamw

ATT says they do it for free if your old account wasn't unpaid or terminated early. If you are a current customer, the account has to be in good standing.

I never realized that before, google search showed me that. I'm just going to submit it to ATT.

[theboss]

Not a big deal, I don't really see what harm anyone can do with an IMEI though.
There, unfortunately, isn't another way to factory unlock an iPhone without the IMEI.

Many people on here know were I'm employed and have much of my info for previous trades (and I would be willing to share those details with trustworthy people) if that helps build trust.

From what I understand (and this is just from some quick random internet reading), someone could emulate or rewrite a phone's IMEI to gain access to the same plan at the original phone is on.  So, theoretically, you could take my IMEI and put all sorts of fun stuff (text messaging, data roaming, purchases, etc) on my next phone bill.  I am no expert, so it could be that this is completely wrong.

I'm not saying you would, as I really don't think you would, but I don't like to take chances like this anymore.  If you could point me to a reliable source stating that this isn't possible, then I might reconsider.  Also, the trust-building things you mentioned wouldn't hurt.

I don't have an official source but it's likely hard, if not impossible, to "create" a new/different IMEI number on an iPhone's Logic Board.

I understand your precautions and don't blame you for having them. I'll PM you for some more details about me.

[theboss]

http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp%3Fsid%3DKB414532%26cv%3D820#fbid=WfLJgTwPamw

ATT says they do it for free if your old account wasn't unpaid or terminated early. If you are a current customer, the account has to be in good standing.

I never realized that before, google search showed me that. I'm just going to submit it to ATT.

You're correct, the main benefit to my unlocking service compared AT&T is listed below:

•Less wait time (typically unlocked in 24 hours vs. 5-7 business days)
•No application denial (Any iPhone that meets my requirements will be unlocked or you get a full refund)
•Unlock for iPhone's whose contract has not yet expired/terminated (AT&T will not do an unlock for iPhone's still under a contact)

[wtfvanity]

http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp%3Fsid%3DKB414532%26cv%3D820#fbid=WfLJgTwPamw

ATT says they do it for free if your old account wasn't unpaid or terminated early. If you are a current customer, the account has to be in good standing.

I never realized that before, google search showed me that. I'm just going to submit it to ATT.

You're correct, the main benefit to my unlocking service compared AT&T is listed below:

•Less wait time (typically unlocked in 24 hours vs. 5-7 business days)
•No application denial (Any iPhone that meets my requirements will be unlocked or you get a full refund)
•Unlock for iPhone's whose contract has not yet expired/terminated (AT&T will not do an unlock for iPhone's still under a contact)

If they deny me, I'll PM you. Not in a hurry, it's sat in a draw for a month.

[SgtSpike]

Not a big deal, I don't really see what harm anyone can do with an IMEI though.
There, unfortunately, isn't another way to factory unlock an iPhone without the IMEI.

Many people on here know were I'm employed and have much of my info for previous trades (and I would be willing to share those details with trustworthy people) if that helps build trust.

From what I understand (and this is just from some quick random internet reading), someone could emulate or rewrite a phone's IMEI to gain access to the same plan at the original phone is on.  So, theoretically, you could take my IMEI and put all sorts of fun stuff (text messaging, data roaming, purchases, etc) on my next phone bill.  I am no expert, so it could be that this is completely wrong.

I'm not saying you would, as I really don't think you would, but I don't like to take chances like this anymore.  If you could point me to a reliable source stating that this isn't possible, then I might reconsider.  Also, the trust-building things you mentioned wouldn't hurt.

I don't have an official source but it's likely hard, if not impossible, to "create" a new/different IMEI number on an iPhone's Logic Board.

I understand your precautions and don't blame you for having them. I'll PM you for some more details about me.

Thanks.  I did hear from others that the ROM isn't reflashable at all (which is usually true for anything called ROM).  Thanks as well for following up with the details about yourself.  I do believe that you aren't out to do anything scammish at this point.

Wtfvanity brings up a good point about AT&T doing it for free.  The only reason I would want to unlock my phone would be to resell it when I renew my contract, so I may as well wait and do it for free. 

One more question - Would I be able to verify the unlock on my phone, without attempting to switch to another network?

[PatrickOMFG]

Not a big deal, I don't really see what harm anyone can do with an IMEI though.
There, unfortunately, isn't another way to factory unlock an iPhone without the IMEI.

Many people on here know were I'm employed and have much of my info for previous trades (and I would be willing to share those details with trustworthy people) if that helps build trust.

From what I understand (and this is just from some quick random internet reading), someone could emulate or rewrite a phone's IMEI to gain access to the same plan at the original phone is on.  So, theoretically, you could take my IMEI and put all sorts of fun stuff (text messaging, data roaming, purchases, etc) on my next phone bill.  I am no expert, so it could be that this is completely wrong.

I'm not saying you would, as I really don't think you would, but I don't like to take chances like this anymore.  If you could point me to a reliable source stating that this isn't possible, then I might reconsider.  Also, the trust-building things you mentioned wouldn't hurt.

I don't have an official source but it's likely hard, if not impossible, to "create" a new/different IMEI number on an iPhone's Logic Board.

I understand your precautions and don't blame you for having them. I'll PM you for some more details about me.

Thanks.  I did hear from others that the ROM isn't reflashable at all (which is usually true for anything called ROM).  Thanks as well for following up with the details about yourself.  I do believe that you aren't out to do anything scammish at this point.

Wtfvanity brings up a good point about AT&T doing it for free.  The only reason I would want to unlock my phone would be to resell it when I renew my contract, so I may as well wait and do it for free. 

One more question - Would I be able to verify the unlock on my phone, without attempting to switch to another network?

Don't quote me on this but last time I checked if your iPhone becomes unlocked, the next time you connect it to iTunes it will give you a message saying it has been unlocked that looks similar to this.

http://www.rndmr.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/unlock-message.jpg

[SgtSpike]

Not a big deal, I don't really see what harm anyone can do with an IMEI though.
There, unfortunately, isn't another way to factory unlock an iPhone without the IMEI.

Many people on here know were I'm employed and have much of my info for previous trades (and I would be willing to share those details with trustworthy people) if that helps build trust.

From what I understand (and this is just from some quick random internet reading), someone could emulate or rewrite a phone's IMEI to gain access to the same plan at the original phone is on.  So, theoretically, you could take my IMEI and put all sorts of fun stuff (text messaging, data roaming, purchases, etc) on my next phone bill.  I am no expert, so it could be that this is completely wrong.

I'm not saying you would, as I really don't think you would, but I don't like to take chances like this anymore.  If you could point me to a reliable source stating that this isn't possible, then I might reconsider.  Also, the trust-building things you mentioned wouldn't hurt.

I don't have an official source but it's likely hard, if not impossible, to "create" a new/different IMEI number on an iPhone's Logic Board.

I understand your precautions and don't blame you for having them. I'll PM you for some more details about me.

Thanks.  I did hear from others that the ROM isn't reflashable at all (which is usually true for anything called ROM).  Thanks as well for following up with the details about yourself.  I do believe that you aren't out to do anything scammish at this point.

Wtfvanity brings up a good point about AT&T doing it for free.  The only reason I would want to unlock my phone would be to resell it when I renew my contract, so I may as well wait and do it for free. 

One more question - Would I be able to verify the unlock on my phone, without attempting to switch to another network?

Don't quote me on this but last time I checked if your iPhone becomes unlocked, the next time you connect it to iTunes it will give you a message saying it has been unlocked that looks similar to this.

Thanks!

[panda1]

Not a big deal, I don't really see what harm anyone can do with an IMEI though.
There, unfortunately, isn't another way to factory unlock an iPhone without the IMEI.

Many people on here know were I'm employed and have much of my info for previous trades (and I would be willing to share those details with trustworthy people) if that helps build trust.

From what I understand (and this is just from some quick random internet reading), someone could emulate or rewrite a phone's IMEI to gain access to the same plan at the original phone is on.  So, theoretically, you could take my IMEI and put all sorts of fun stuff (text messaging, data roaming, purchases, etc) on my next phone bill.  I am no expert, so it could be that this is completely wrong.

I'm not saying you would, as I really don't think you would, but I don't like to take chances like this anymore.  If you could point me to a reliable source stating that this isn't possible, then I might reconsider.  Also, the trust-building things you mentioned wouldn't hurt.

I don't have an official source but it's likely hard, if not impossible, to "create" a new/different IMEI number on an iPhone's Logic Board.

I understand your precautions and don't blame you for having them. I'll PM you for some more details about me.

Thanks.  I did hear from others that the ROM isn't reflashable at all (which is usually true for anything called ROM).  Thanks as well for following up with the details about yourself.  I do believe that you aren't out to do anything scammish at this point.

Wtfvanity brings up a good point about AT&T doing it for free.  The only reason I would want to unlock my phone would be to resell it when I renew my contract, so I may as well wait and do it for free. 

One more question - Would I be able to verify the unlock on my phone, without attempting to switch to another network?

Don't quote me on this but last time I checked if your iPhone becomes unlocked, the next time you connect it to iTunes it will give you a message saying it has been unlocked that looks similar to this.

+1 . Remember to plug your iPhone into iTunes after you use the unlock service.

[theboss]

Yep, you typically have to backup your iPhone and restore via iTunes to "push" through the unlock on Apple's servers.

That restore process in iTunes is switching the current carrier activation policy to the unlocked activation policy after your IMEI is unlocked.

[theboss]

First unlock for BTC completed!

[phantitox]

Awesome service, less the 12 hours, and my iphone was unlock, thank you  +1

[theboss]

Awesome service, less the 12 hours, and my iphone was unlock, thank you  +1

Another quick unlock performed!

[cptmooseinc]

Very fast turnaround time and the unlock came through! I very much recommend this service!!

Only a couple of issues on my end, but it's totally not theboss's fault.

If anyone has trouble pushing through their unlock to the phone like I did, try this:

Open iTunes and plug in iPhone with the SIM removed. Do the restore and wait to receive an error from iTunes that your iPhone couldn't be activated. Don't close iTunes!! Unplug the phone, reinsert the SIM, and re-plug in the iPhone. This will force iTunes to check Apple's servers because the phone wasn't activated after restore. This will push the unlock through and you'll get the "Congratulations!" message. (:

-Moose

[TTBit]

Very fast turnaround time and the unlock came through! I very much recommend this service!!

Only a couple of issues on my end, but it's totally not theboss's fault.

If anyone has trouble pushing through their unlock to the phone like I did, try this:

Open iTunes and plug in iPhone with the SIM removed. Do the restore and wait to receive an error from iTunes that your iPhone couldn't be activated. Don't close iTunes!! Unplug the phone, reinsert the SIM, and re-plug in the iPhone. This will force iTunes to check Apple's servers because the phone wasn't activated after restore. This will push the unlock through and you'll get the "Congratulations!" message. (:

-Moose

Using theboss's service and this reply, I was able to get:


Thank you!

[cptmooseinc]

I'm glad I was able to help!

[theboss]

I'm glad I was able to help!

Yes, thanks for the help.
I'll change the instructions in the original post when I'm not on my iPhone.

[theboss]

*UPDATE*
All unlocks will be completed in under 24 hours now instead of 24-48 hours!

[arashd]

Just got mine done. My unlocked took like less than 3 hours! Worked perfectly! Highly recommended!

[theboss]

Just got mine done. My unlocked took like less than 3 hours! Worked perfectly! Highly recommended!

Glad to hear it!

[TTBit]

3 phones unlocked successfully. Thank you!

[theboss]

3 phones unlocked successfully. Thank you!

Thanks for your business!

[theboss]

Anyone need a < 24-hour iPhone unlock?

[iswi]

A couple questions...

1) Is this unlock performed remotely, or do I have to ship my phone to you?
2) Does this involve any kind of jailbreak, or is the stock iOS left intact?

1) It's a remote unlock (I forgot to add that to the listing); All that is required is the IMEI number and the model being unlocked
2) It does not require a jailbreak; it's a permanent factory unlock that always stays with the iPhone

Can you unlock an iphone from Digitel Venezuela?
I bought it last year so I am thinking about unlocking it

Thanks

[cptmooseinc]

iswi,

I'm 99.9% sure he can unlock ANY iPhone! Hahaha.

[iswi]

I am asking because he says only ATT models 

another question is i dont have any bitcoins yet, i only have a new paypal verified account with no transactions yet 

Thanks
Isaac

[theboss]

*ANNOUNCEMENT*

I will no longer be performing these services as I am taking an extremely long break from the forums.
If anyone is interested in purchasing the business details/methods for this service please contact me.

The profit margin is large for the service but, obviously, the actual dollar amounts are not. It's a simple way to make some money on the side!

[cptmooseinc]

PM me details on price, etc. I'd take this over possibly

[theboss]

*ANNOUNCEMENT*

This service is now provided by "wtfvanity" here:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158490