Directions for unlocking 1.1.1 for OSX users only

Once you have purchased your license from Wireless Imports and completed the directions below please email us your order number and IMEI number so we can upload your phone into the database.

Software Package

We support all current versions of iPhone in this tutorial (1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2 and 1.1.1)

First you have to identify what section is right for you. Depending on your case, please go to the respective section.

(Section 1) My iPhone is 1.0.x and I want to unlock it and then update to 1.1.1

(Section 2) My iPhone is 1.1.1 and I want to unlock it and still use 1.1.1

(Section 3) My iPhone is 1.0.x and was unlocked with a different and unsafe method (anySim, iUnlock or Hardware unlocked) and I wish to repair and unlock it so I can use 1.1.1

(Section 4) My iPhone is 1.1.1 and was unlocked with a different and unsafe method (anySim, iUnlock or Hardware unlcoked) and I wish to repair and unlock it so I can use 1.1.1


Before you start, you should know that if at any step you get the error "Error entering recovery mode", just take the phone off the cable and re-plug it back and try that step again.


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Section 1:

1. Download the software from above and extract it to your desktop

2. Run the file called iNdependence.app (has an iPhone with a chain on it)

3. Press Activate Phone. It will ask you to select a folder so browse to the directory you extracted on your Desktop and select the folder called "ThisFolder"

4. After that is done, press Jailbreak and select "Perform Jailbreak", it will need you to select the same folder called "ThisFolder" again.

5. After that is done, press SSH and select "Install SSH/SFTP/SCP". The program ask you to turn off the phone and back on again, twice.

6. Click Customize, then Applications, then System, then on the top right press the (+) Add button.

7. Browse to the folder you extracted on your Desktop and select SimFree.app (it has like a grey Circle Stop sign on it)

8. Now on your iPhone go to Settings, then Wi-Fi and connect to your WiFi network. You might be asked for a password for your WiFi, just type it in.

9. Now on the right of the network name press the blue arrow and note down the IP Address (e.g 192.168.1.101)

10. Go back to iNdependence and type in the IP address in the box that is there. e.g 192 168 1 101 (no dots needed). The password field is "dottie" (without the quotes.

11. Now on your iPhone you will have SimFree installed. Before you run it, go to Settings - General - Autolock and set it to Never.

12. Now run SimFree on your iPhone. Accept the Disclaimer and then press on the Red Apple on the background.

13. When that finishes, go back to iNdependence and press Firmware and select "Pre 1.1.1 Upgrade". It will tell you to open iTunes to setup your iPhone. Do that and then press ok in iNdependence to proceed.

14. Quit iNdependence after its done and go back to iTunes and press "Update" (not Restore). This will update the phone to 1.1.1 (takes a while)

15. When it finishes, quit iTunes. Open iNdependence and press "Activate Phone" and wait for about a minute. It will then ask you to restart the phone twice.

16. You're Done! You can now Sync with iTunes (from now on the Password is alpine)

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Section 2:

1. Download the software from above and extract it to your desktop

2. Run the file called iNdependence.app (has an iPhone with a chain on it)

3. Go to Firmware and select "Enter DFU Mode"

4. It will ask you to select a folder so browse to the directory you extracted on your Desktop and select the folder called
"ThisFolder"

5. Now Quit iNdependence and open iTunes. You will get a message from iTunes saying your phone is in recovery mode. Press OK

6. Now hold down Option button on your keyboard (ALT button on european Macs) and at the same time press Restore in iTunes

7. It will ask you for a file so browse to the folder you extracted on the Desktop and select the file called "1.0.2.ipsw"

8. You will get an error at the end saying "Error (1013)" and this is perfectly normal. Press OK and again OK on the second notice.

9. Close iTunes and open iNdependence.app. Wait for about 30 seconds and the phone will turn on normally.

10. Press Activate Phone. It will ask you to select a folder so browse to the directory you extracted on your Desktop and select the folder called "ThisFolder"

11. After that is done, press Jailbreak and select "Perform Jailbreak", it will need you to select the same folder called "ThisFolder" again.

12. After that is done, press SSH and select "Install SSH/SFTP/SCP". The program ask you to turn off the phone and back on again, twice.

13. Click Customize, then Applications, then System, then on the top right press the (+) Add button.

14. Browse to the folder you extracted on your Desktop and select SimFree.app (it has like a grey Circle Stop sign on it)

15. Now on your iPhone go to Settings, then Wi-Fi and connect to your WiFi network. You might be asked for a password for your WiFi, just type it in.

16. Now on the right of the network name press the blue arrow and note down the IP Address (e.g 192.168.1.101)

17. Go back to iNdependence and type in the IP address in the box that is there. e.g 192 168 1 101 (no dots needed). The password field is "dottie" (without the quotes.

18. Now on your iPhone you will have SimFree installed. Before you run it, go to Settings - General - Autolock and set it to Never.

19. Now run SimFree on your iPhone. Accept the Disclaimer and then press on the Red Apple on the background.

20. When that finishes, go back to iNdependence and press Firmware and select "Pre 1.1.1 Upgrade". It will tell you to open iTunes and setup your iPhone. Do that and then press ok in iNdependence to proceed.

21. Quit iNdependence after its done and go back to iTunes and press "Update" (not Restore). This will update the phone to 1.1.1 (takes a while)

22. When it finishes, quit iTunes. Open iNdependence and press "Activate Phone" and wait for about a minute. It will then ask you to restart the phone twice.

23. You're Done! You can now Sync with iTunes (from now on the Password is alpine)

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Section 3:

1. Open iTunes and click Update. This will install 1.1.1 and will remove the "unlock" that anySim or iUnlock did.
2. After it is done, follow the instructions from Section 2.

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Section 4:

1. Open iTunes and click Restore. This will re-install 1.1.1 and make sure its ready for the next steps.
2. After it is done, follow the instructions from Section 2.

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Notes about SimFree and possible Errors.

MAKE SURE YOU WIFI IS ENABLED AT ALL TIMES

If in the unlock process you get an error saying "unauthorized" then you can do this:

1) Go to WiFi Settings,
2) Find your Connection of your WiFi name
3) Press the Arrow on the right
4) Select Forget Network
5) Scan the network again
6) Connect to your WiFi again
7) try SimFree.app and it will work
8) If that fails, Run SimFree without sim card in the phone.