The Unlock iPhone 4 4.2 software is an application that has gained a lot of popularity since it was released about 3 years ago. It is so popular that several companies have developed their own version of the software.
Many often wonder why anyone would want to do this when the application already works fine. This article will discuss the process of unlocking your iPhone and how you can unlock your own phone.
Apple develops some great applications and many of them are sold on the Apple online store. What many people don’t realize is that not applications there were actually created by Apple. iPhone applications have been the hot thing over the last few years and it just keeps growing.
Though they allow people to create apps and sell them on the online store, not all get accepted. What’s more, they have also locked their OS to make sure that these applications can never be played on their device. This is where jailbreaking comes in.
What is jailbreaking?
This is a technique that is used to change the permissions on your iPhone OS such that it will have the proper permissions to have read/write access. What this basically translates to is that you will have more control and will unlock features that were not available before. These permissions are usually needed when installing any new game or application on the iPhone. After an iPhone has been unlocked, then you can install any software and games that were previously not allowed on the Apple online store and you can choose your GSM carrier.
The process for unlocking your iPhone
There are two ways to unlock the phone: using only your iPhone or a combination of a PC and iPhone. The main advantage of using a PC and iPhone is that you can run this update on your phone and not have to worry about restoring your iTunes files or even losing data. The step outlined below will detail the steps using a PC and iPhone.
1. You will need a PC that has sufficient resources and a fast internet connection.
2. You will also need access to one iPhone with the latest 3.0 firmware.
3. Update the latest version of firmware 3.0 and ITunes.
4. Download a Jailbreaking Tool that will allow you to unlock the iPhone.
5. Run the application by double-clicking the file.
6. After running the application, try to locate the firmware that was downloaded by clickingBrowse.
7. Click Next, after you have located the firmware.
8. You will then need to follow the next set of instructions on the screen.
9. You then have to ensure that the iPhone is connected to your computer. The iPhone must be shut off. Next must then be clicked.
10. It is then necessary to ensure DFU mode is enabled on your iPhone by following the next sub-steps:
- For 2 seconds, press and hold the power button.
- For 10 seconds, press the home button but do not release the power button.
- For 30 seconds, keep pressing the home button but release the power butto
Screen Lock only locks users out of the user interface. It does not encrypt data on your iPod. For example, if you use Screen Lock and then connect your iPod to a computer, you'll be able to manage music on your iPod with iTunes and access all data on it in disk mode (contacts, notes, and any other files you have stored on the iPod).
You'll find the Screen Lock menu in the Extras menu (Extras > Screen Lock):
This iPhone Jailbreak guide contains everything you need to know about the iPhone Jailbreak process and how to Jailbreak iPhone.
This guide lists some of the best Jailbreak software for jailbreaking iPhone, along with jailbreak instructions for all the latest iPhone versions.
Also, check out the iPhone jailbreak FAQ below and the comments section for answers to commonly asked questions about jailbreak.
iPhone Jailbreak Instructions
For detailed iPhone jailbreak instructions, scroll down for a comprehensive database of directions on how to jailbreak your iPhone.
Scroll down further for an introduction to jailbreak, pros & cons of iPhone jailbreak, and an iPhone jailbreak FAQ.
This Ultimate Guide to iPhone Jailbreak contains helpful information for jailbreaking your iPhone, no matter what version. I have included text resources with directions on jailbreaking using the best jailbreak software, plus some videos on how to Jailbreak iPhone.
Note: I have not attempted all of these iPhone Jailbreak instructions, I am merely compiling what information I have found and selected with my best judgment. Let me know what is helpful and what is not.
Text Resources
The following guides contain jailbreak instructions and download links necessary for jailbreaking various iPhone models with different iOS versions.
To see what version of the iOS (operating system) you are running, go to Settings >> General >> About.
Choose the iPhone Jailbreak guide that is right for you. Read everything extremely carefully, including comments, before attempting to Jailbreak. I have not personally attempted all of these, so jailbreak AT YOUR OWN RISK.
| iPhone Model | Version | Jailbreak Software | Jailbreak Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 4 | 4.3.5 | Redsn0w | Jailbreak iPhone 4, iOS 4.3.5 |
| 4.3.4 | Redsn0w | Jailbreak iPhone 4, iOS 4.3.4 | |
| 4.3.3 | Redsn0w | Jailbreak iPhone 4, iOS 4.3.3 | |
| 4.3.2 | Redsn0w | Jailbreak iPhone 4, iOS 4.3.2 | |
| 4.3.1 | Redsn0w | Jailbreak iPhone 4, iOS 4.3.1 | |
| 4.3 | Sn0wbreeze, Pwnage Tool | Jailbreak iPhone 4, iOS 4.3 | |
| 4.2.10(CDMA) | Redsn0w | Jailbreak Verizon iPhone 4, iOS 4.2.10 | |
| 4.2.9(CDMA) | Redsn0w | Jailbreak Verizon iPhone 4, iOS 4.2.9 | |
| 4.2.8(CDMA) | Redsn0w | Jailbreak Verizon iPhone 4, iOS 4.2.8 | |
| 4.2.7(CDMA) | Sn0wbreeze, Redsn0w | Jailbreak Verizon iPhone 4, iOS 4.2.7 | |
| 4.2.6(CDMA) | Greenpois0n | Jailbreak Verizon iPhone 4, iOS 4.2.6 |
