how to unlock iphone 3gs ios 4.0.1? (not jailbroken)

[mbg1987]

hi
i've purchased an iphone 3gs locked from Sweden, it's upgraded to ios 4.0.1,
i can't even connect it to itunes or get into the menu, just emergency calls
is there a solution for this?

thank you in advance

 

[iPhone-power]

hi
i've purchased an iphone 3gs locked from Sweden, it's upgraded to ios 4.0.1,
i can't even connect it to itunes or get into the menu, just emergency calls
is there a solution for this?

thank you in advance

You need to activate it. You need a sim from the original carrier who sold it in Sweden.

 

[mbg1987]

You need to activate it. You need a sim from the original carrier who sold it in Sweden.

Fortunately, i couldn't find him !!, how to go about this ??
thanks for the replay please help

 

[iPhone-power]

Use the model number to determine carrier via Google
Then eBay for a sim

 

[mbg1987]

Use the model number to determine carrier via Google
Then eBay for a sim

my phone model number is a1303
i'm going to download 3.1.2 firmware and install it on my iphone using RedSn0w 0.9.3, can this work?

 

[Gizmotoy]

As far as I'm aware, only if you have your SHSH blobs saved for that phone. Since you just bought it, I suspect that you don't.

 

[mbg1987]

ok, thanks, but how to know the carrier that my iphone locked on?
some known info: imei ,serial no,iccid

 

[WhatAmI]

If it's a Swedish iPhone it's locked to either of these three providers

Telia
Telenor
Tre

You can order free Pay As You Go SIM-cards from http://www.gratiskontantkort.se and have that shipped to you via a local contact or order a Phonebook Card to activate your 3GS with.

Currently, these are your only options

 

[edgar.amarotova]

does the phonebook sim card trick work? i depend on my JB iPhone and if i upgrade it and lock it anc cant jailbreak it im screwed... does it really work?

 

[eastercat]

If you live in the US, I've heard you can use a prepaid SIM. However, I've never tried it, so YMMV. Also, don't upgrade. There is no such thing as an accidental upgrade. Apple gives you the option so you aren't presented with another update notification. Utilize it. It's not difficult.

does the phonebook sim card trick work? i depend on my JB iPhone and if i upgrade it and lock it anc cant jailbreak it im screwed... does it really work?

 

[murdercitydevil]

If you live in the US, I've heard you can use a prepaid SIM. However, I've never tried it, so YMMV. Also, don't upgrade. There is no such thing as an accidental upgrade. Apple gives you the option so you aren't presented with another update notification. Utilize it. It's not difficult.

This is a good thing to reiterate. Anyone who has any interest whatsoever in jailbreaking/unlocking/downgrading should check that box in itunes that says "don't notify me again" and nullify any and all chances of an "accidental" upgrade. If and when you need to upgrade, you'll be able to just fine. But downgrading is another issue altogether. Much harder to go back than to click one button and ruin everything.