5.0.1 and Hacktivation (01.59.00)

[NaCl]

Does redsn0w bypass the activation screen when creating a custom firmware install? If not, what are the steps for those who need hacktivation? I'm on firmware 4.3.2 by the way, unlocked with ultrasn0w.

 

[Obese Lobsters]

I used pwnagetool and I'm stuck at the activation screen currently. I've looked and I don't think that there is a hactivate solution in redsnow

 

[NaCl]

Does sn0wbreze activate? Maybe update to 5.0.1 with sn0wbreze tethered, then apply the untethered patch through cydia by cr0nicteam. Anyone confirm this?

 

[az988]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong... but worst case I think you can purchase an ATT SIM (that's not active with an account) off ebay for a buck or two and activate your phone that way. Or for that matter, borrow a friends ATT SIM card...

 

[Obese Lobsters]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong... but worst case I think you can purchase an ATT SIM (that's not active with an account) off ebay for a buck or two and activate your phone that way. Or for that matter, borrow a friends ATT SIM card...

I was thinking that, but I'm waiting for a buddy to lend me his card. I'll let you know if it works

 

[Applejuiced]

I was thinking that, but I'm waiting for a buddy to lend me his card. I'll let you know if it works

Yes, all you need is an AT&T sim for a few seconds in order to activate.
Any old, inactive or even empty prepaid AT&T sim will do the job. Activating officially is way better than hactivating and dealing with no push notifications and many other issues that come up when you hactivate.

 

[NaCl]

Ok I have an old AT&T sim which reads "no service" when plug into my iPhone. It displays a number if i go to settings. So it's safe to use this sim to activate? I never did it like this before. Thank you for your help.

 

[az988]

Ok I have an old AT&T sim which reads "no service" when plug into my iPhone. It displays a number if i go to settings. So it's safe to use this sim to activate? I never did it like this before. Thank you for your help.

Yep, that's it!

 

[Applejuiced]

Ok I have an old AT&T sim which reads "no service" when plug into my iPhone. It displays a number if i go to settings. So it's safe to use this sim to activate? I never did it like this before. Thank you for your help.

Yep, you're good.