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maortega15 Apr 30, 2014 3:20 pm
Unlock iPhone without restoring?
 
Sorry to hijack this thread but since at&t and unlocking the iPhone were mentioned, I was wondering if the phone can be unlocked without having to back up and restore the phone. The phone is currently out of contract. I'm hesitant to back up and restore the phone because I really don't like iOS 7. I prefer iOS 5.1.

Thanks!

gfunkdave Apr 30, 2014 4:02 pm
Unlocking the official way will not require any restores.

I would strongly advise to upgrade OS to the current one. This will fix several critical security bugs, including the "goto fail" SSL handshake and certificate validation bugs.

(moved this to its own thread)

dtsm Apr 30, 2014 4:34 pm
Which model do you have? While 7.1 does plug security holes, you might be just fine with 5.xx, POV?

maortega15 Apr 30, 2014 4:51 pm
Originally Posted by dtsm (Post 22788428)
Which model do you have? While 7.1 does plug security holes, you might be just fine with 5.xx, POV?
I currently have the 4s. It looks like i'll be dumping iOS for Android soon since Apple is now playing catch up to Android devices.

cblaisd Apr 30, 2014 5:14 pm
www.iclarified.com has wizards to walk you through the process.

gfunkdave Apr 30, 2014 5:27 pm
Originally Posted by maortega15 (Post 22788494)
I currently have the 4s. It looks like i'll be dumping iOS for Android soon since Apple is now playing catch up to Android devices.
You're comparing an old version of iOS to current versions of Android? That hardly seems fair.

maortega15 Apr 30, 2014 5:59 pm
Originally Posted by gfunkdave (Post 22788660)
You're comparing an old version of iOS to current versions of Android? That hardly seems fair.
I'm not comparing anything.

weekilter May 1, 2014 5:57 pm
Originally Posted by maortega15 (Post 22788494)
I currently have the 4s. It looks like i'll be dumping iOS for Android soon since Apple is now playing catch up to Android devices.
I'm really not sure what you are saying or what your point is.

weekilter May 1, 2014 5:58 pm
Originally Posted by maortega15 (Post 22788806)
I'm not comparing anything.
Then you're provoking.

Need May 1, 2014 6:01 pm
Originally Posted by gfunkdave (Post 22788255)
Unlocking the official way will not require any restores.
Hmmm is this new? All the iPhones I have unlocked (the official way) requires backup and restore for it to unlock? Pretty much Apple email you something like to unlock your iPhone, just do a backup and restore.. :p

Scifience May 1, 2014 8:07 pm
No need to restore, despite what your carrier's support or unlock instructions email might say.
Just pop in any other carrier's SIM, connect to iTunes, and your unlock will be pushed through.

You only need to restore if you don't swap in a new SIM (restoring is another way to force an activation server check).

dtsm May 1, 2014 9:08 pm
Originally Posted by maortega15 (Post 22788494)
I currently have the 4s. It looks like i'll be dumping iOS for Android soon since Apple is now playing catch up to Android devices.
The easiest and most convenient solution, IMHO, is to stick with 5.xx, jailbreak and unlock on your own....iclarified.com can literally walk you thru the baby steps. Or pm for help;)

If and when you move to android, the 4s can be backup phone. Or sell on CL. You'll get good resale value....I now have 5s, upgraded from 4s but only because had free upgrade and wanted 32gb.

Need May 2, 2014 11:39 am
Originally Posted by Scifience (Post 22795609)
No need to restore, despite what your carrier's support or unlock instructions email might say.
Just pop in any other carrier's SIM, connect to iTunes, and your unlock will be pushed through.

You only need to restore if you don't swap in a new SIM (restoring is another way to force an activation server check).
Ah. Good to know for next time! I wish they would have told me. I remember the last time I did the unlock using the Restore method.. iTunes forced me to update the iOS and it took forever and make my older iPhone so much slower...

gfunkdave May 2, 2014 1:31 pm
Originally Posted by Scifience (Post 22795609)
No need to restore, despite what your carrier's support or unlock instructions email might say.
Just pop in any other carrier's SIM, connect to iTunes, and your unlock will be pushed through.

You only need to restore if you don't swap in a new SIM (restoring is another way to force an activation server check).
Yup. If you've got access to wifi then you don't even need to connect to iTunes.

maortega15 May 2, 2014 4:38 pm
Originally Posted by Scifience (Post 22795609)
You only need to restore if you don't swap in a new SIM (restoring is another way to force an activation server check).
Please clarify if you can as I am confused on what this means. Thanks


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