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Bootneuter on 2G 3.1.2 Doesn't Work

SpaceKitty

SpaceKitty

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Nov 9, 2008
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Fort Collins Colorado
I have never been able to unlock my 2G under 3.1.2 using bootneuter because it tells me that my settings already match and I can't press the flash button.

I then try to use my GoPhone sim in the 2G and of course it's not unlocked so I just get the connect to itunes screen.

Is there some other way to unlock the 2G without using pwnage?

The reason why I I don't want to use pwange is so that push notifications won't work. I can restore it on 3.1.2 using my real iPhone sim and then push notifications will work, but then of course my GoPhone sim won't work in the phone.

I just want to unlock it under 3.1.2. There has to be a way to get bootneuter to work but it doesn't seem to on my 2G.
 
FIXED!

In case anyones wondering how I unlocked my 2G on 3.1.2 without using bootneuter:

I used diskaid and went to root>private>var>root>library and deleted the lockdown folder. Rebooted and now using my GoPhone sim with data enabled on 3.1.2.
 
hi

I have ifile on my device. I have found the lockdown file. I jb my 2g with blackra1n rc3. If I delete lockdown file will it allow me to use gophone sim too you think?
 
tacklebox378 said:
I have ifile on my device. I have found the lockdown file. I jb my 2g with blackra1n rc3. If I delete lockdown file will it allow me to use gophone sim too you think?
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Yes,just delete the whole lockdown folder. The iPhone will automatically recreate the folder and it will let you usd a Gophone sim it.
 
I'm sorry...I don't think deleting the lockdown folder alone will unlock your phone. Perhaps you needed to do that in addition to using BootNeuter, but if it were that simple BootNeuter would never have been created...
 
Well I looked up bootneuter in cydia and it said it is for fw 2.0. I have 3.1.2. I don't understand how it would work for me
 
It worked for me because I could not get bootneuter to work on my 2G like allot of other people so they found out that deleting the lockdown folder worked. I was able to use bootneuter when I first got the 2G and so it won't run again. Everytime I restore now I have to delete the lockdown folder to use my Gophone sim.
 
tacklebox378 said:
Well I looked up bootneuter in cydia and it said it is for fw 2.0. I have 3.1.2. I don't understand how it would work for me
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It works on 3.1.2 because the baseband hasn't been upgraded since about 2.0 or so. This is why it doesn't matter what firmware version you have. If you have ever used bootneuter in the pas on a 2G, you don't need to run it again. This is why I was simply able to delete the lockdown folder.
 
I'm having problem using bootneuter. I neutered and unlocked, and now its has message "determining current settings..." for about half an hour. What do I do? Please help if you can.
 
Nevermind! It's working now! I just forgot to reboot. Thank you for all your help! Yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!! Muah!!!!!!!!
 
SpaceKitty said:
It worked for me because I could not get bootneuter to work on my 2G like allot of other people so they found out that deleting the lockdown folder worked. I was able to use bootneuter when I first got the 2G and so it won't run again. Everytime I restore now I have to delete the lockdown folder to use my Gophone sim.
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Your phone was already neutered and unlocked if you've previously unlocked with BootNeuter; the 2G's unlock is not affected by firmware upgrades. Deleting the lockdown folder by itself will not unlock a 2G phone which has not previously been neutered. It way work for some people whose previously-unlocked 2Gs fail to work after an upgrade, but it is not a substitute for BootNeuter for un-neutered phones. You shouldn't tout it as such.
 
I'm sorry. I forgot to say that I downloaded and tried bootneuter and it didn't work. Then I deleted the lockdown file and it started working. That's what I am thankful for. I never would have thought about lockdown file on my own. Now my daughter will get what she wanted this year from Santa. =-). Thanks. :eek:
 
thelatinist said:
Your phone was already neutered and unlocked if you've previously unlocked with BootNeuter; the 2G's unlock is not affected by firmware upgrades. Deleting the lockdown folder by itself will not unlock a 2G phone which has not previously been neutered. It way work for some people whose previously-unlocked 2Gs fail to work after an upgrade, but it is not a substitute for BootNeuter for un-neutered phones. You shouldn't tout it as such.
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You obviously didn't read the rest of what I said after that. I posted that quickly at work and didn't read all the persons post that I was replying to, I corrected it when I got home after I re-read the persons post again.

Yes, I am aware that the phone was unlocked but after upgrading to 3.1.2, of course it wouldn't accept my GoPhone sim until I deleted the lockdown folder.
 
I am bumping this old thread, having come across a similar problem.

I have been trying to unlock a 2G iPhone and seem to be unable to.

It was on 2.2.1, factory locked.

I updated it to 3.0, 3.1.2, 3.1.3 patched with Pwnage Tool - still locked.
I updated it to each version normally and patched with redsn0w - still locked.
I installed Bootneuter manually and went to 3.9 and back to 4.6 - still locked.

The strangest thing, in each case Bootneuter says it is both neutered and unlocked.

I removed lockdown folder - nothing.

Reset network settings - nothing.

Isn't there a way to unlock this unit?
 
Now this is getting strange… I got the original carrier to officially unlock the phone, iTunes says with a congratulatory message that it is unlocked… Yet still when I pop my sim in the phone it says my network is "restricted".
Is this handset a lemon?
 
rafalski said:
Now this is getting strange… I got the original carrier to officially unlock the phone, iTunes says with a congratulatory message that it is unlocked… Yet still when I pop my sim in the phone it says my network is "restricted".
Is this handset a lemon?
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I would guess that is is some sort of restriction on the SIM card itself, allowing it to be used only with certain handsets. Have you tried contacting the company that provided the SIM? They might be able to shed some light on it.
 
You aren't trying to use a Net10 SIM card are you?


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The first generation iPhone needs hacktivation. It's not like the 3G/3GS or 4 where having a qualifying SIM will activate it whether the SIM is active or not. PwnageTool would easily take care of this along with unlocking it.

I was replying to this first post. Didn't realize this was an old thread.
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thelatinist said:
I would guess that is is some sort of restriction on the SIM card itself
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Most certainly not, I've had this card for 5 years, 3 of which I used it with an identical first-gen iPhone. It also works in my gf's first-gen iPhone.

After my old iPhone died, I got this one, also first-gen from a friend but cannot seem to unlock it.

I tried it with 3.0, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, pwnage tool, redsnow – you name it. Changed bootloader to 3.9 then 4.6 a few times – nothing. All the time Bootneuter says it is unlocked, while it is not.

Finally, I got the original owner to call his carrier and unlock the phone. iTunes now says the phone is unlocked, but the phone says my carrier is restricted.

I guess, something is wrong with the phone.
 
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