Jailbreaking and Unlocking your iPhone for T-Mobile, Rogers, etc…

For over a year, I have had an iPhone running on T-Mobile. As you know they (Apple) will come out with new updates and features. The previous way to get the updates was to pay somebody to do it, or perhaps track down some intructions online and HOPE for the best. I did just that for the past 3 times I updated. The bad thing is that it causes you to lose all your data, apps, etc…so you are essentially starting out with a new phone. Its not hard, but it is tedious and if not done perfectly, you can brick your phone and render it useless!

I was visiting with a customer of mine a few nights ago and we began to discuss iPhone unlocking and he set me on a VERY simple and easy path. If you follow these steps, you should have no trouble at all.

First, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer. Next, go to http://www.blackra1n.com and download/install their free software. Once you have done this, connect your iPhone to your computer and launch iTunes. Make sure you sync/backup your current info before you download and install the latest version. It will prompt you to download and install the latest version, which as of this posting is 3.1.2. If you are currently using an unlocked phone, this WILL lock your phone (part of the process). Once the update is done, your phone will have the little picture that tells you to connect to iTunes to complete your install. Not now…just close iTunes on your computer, but leave the iPhone connected to the cable. You need to make sure you have a wi-fi connection working at this point. Now, launch blackra1n. Once it opens, a little button will appear inside the window that says “Make it rain”. Click the button and it will do its thing. It will then reboot your phone and you will now have a jailbroken iPhone. We are almost there! Now, you will see a blackra1n icon on your iPhone. Click on it and it will open the app. Click to add Cydia, Rock, and sn0w. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO UNLOCK, YOU DO NOT NEED TO CLICK SN0W. Install these three items and your phone is all done. Unlocked, Jailbroken, ready to rock with a whole new world of apps and options for your phone.