SAM iPhone Unlock Method Has Been Fixed - Apple Has Fixed Sam Unlock Method
Sbingner has just tweeted that the Sam iPhone unlock method has been fixed by Apple and no iPhone can be unlocked following the method anymore, unless the iPhone was already unlocked following SAM unlock method and that the unlock tickets were backed up using redsn0w or iFile.
Earlier this week a Chinese iPhone enthusiast had discovered a method of unlocking any iPhone by using Sam. This method was simply tricking iTunes to believe that the sim inserted in the iPhone is the original sim which came along with the iPhone. Sam unlock method was discovered 2 days ago and today, the loop hole has been fixed by Apple. Those who have unlocked their iPhones following SAM unlock method can take a backup of their unlock tickets using redsn0w
As confirmed by Sam Bingner, this unlock method no longer works and if you need to restore an unlock., you can follow redsn0w method for now but eventually SAM will be updated to re-unlock the unlocked iPhones using the unlock tickets.
Apple Is Blocking SAM Unlock - Backup Your iPhone Unlock Tickets Before Its Too Late
If you have unlocked your iPhone using SAM, this is for you. Musclenerd has tweeted that Apple is fixing their activation servers, which means SAM unlock will not work after a while if you haven't saved your unlock tickets. In order to unlock your device in future, you need to save your iPhone unlock tickets using redsn0w following this tutorial.
Looks like Apple's currently fixing their activation servers. But the good news is that previous tickets gotten via SAM trick still work - Musclenerd
So, if you want to be able to unlock your iPhone in future, this is the final call to save your iPhone unlock tickets using redsn0w. Soon in future, Apple is going to fix their servers and those iPhones which havent already saved the unlock tickets will not be able to unlock their device.
SAM iPhone Unlock Simplified - Simple Steps To Unlock iPhone Using SAM
Earlier this week we shared a post on how to unlock any iPhone use SAM. SBinger had already tweeted that he would update SAM so that the unlock process could be simplified. We'll the news is that SAM has been updated and the process to unlock any iPhone has been simplified to a much extent. The new process is very simple and all you have to do is select the option Attempt Activation
New Simple Method To Unlock Any iPhone Using SAM
Before we begin, make sure that your device is jailbroken and you have Cydia application on your springboard. If you haven't already jailbroke your iPhone, check this page
Step 1:JailbreakyouriPhone to install Sam bundle that is the key to successful unlock. You can follow the various guides to Jailbreak your iPhone:
Step 2: Install Sam Bingner's SAM (Subscriber Artificial Module) package. To install Sam:
Launch Cydia
Go To Manage Tab
Sources
Edit and Add the following repo
http://repo.bingner.com
Cydia will update the sources
Once Sources are updated, go to search and type 'Sam' and install it.
Launch Cydia & Go To Manage Tab
Go To Sources & Add The Follow Source
From The List Of Sources, Select Bingner And Then Select SAM
Install SAM And Restart The Springboard
Step 3: Launch SAM by either going through the settings menu or find the SAMPrefs icon on your springboard. You will need to have the SIM card you intend to use after unlock.
Step 4: Make sure the method is Auto Detect before proceeding with the next step.
Step 5: Select Attempt Activation from the Activation Utils Menu
Step 6: Your iPhone should respring and after a bit of searching you should have the network signal.
Video Tutorial On How To Unlock An iPhone Using Sam
New iPhone unlocking method has been achieved which works on all iPhones including iPhone 3g & iPhone 4S. To be able to unlock your iPhone, you need to jailbreak your device and install SAM from Cydia. Watch the video or Read the in-depth Text version.
iPhone Dev-Team Updated Redsn0w To Save iPhone Unlock Tickets - Musclenerd
iPhone Dev-Team has updated Redsn0w to help help unlockers save their unlock tickets from the recent SAM Unlock that unlocks all iPhones that are currently available. This includes iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S. If you haven't unlocked your iPhone yet, hurry up before its too late and Apple patches the flaw. You can find the Complete Step-By-Step guide to unlock any iPhone here.
Update #3: redsn0w 0.9.10b8 adds the ability to backup arbitrary directories or files from your device into a zip file on your Mac or PC. The new button is Extras->Even More->Backup and it requires your device to be jailbroken with the afc2 service enabled (most jailbreaks include that). By default it will backup your activation records from /var/root/Library/Lockdown, which is useful for everyone taking advantage of today’s SAM unlock using Loktar_Sun’s trick (more on that in a later post!) - Dev-Team
Once you have unlocked your iPhone, download Redsn0w to save your iPhone unlock tickets.
Step 1: Launch Redsn0w after extracting the downloaded files from the archive.
Step 2: From the 'Extras' menu, select 'Even More'
Step 3: Now click on backup to let redsn0w backup your iPhone unlock tickets. This will backup path using afc2. Connect your device in normal mode only.
Step 4: Make sure the backup path is'var/root/Library/Lockdown'and click ok.Your iPhone unlock tickets will be saved in the redsn0w folder. Make sure you keep them safe as you'll require them after every restore.
Step *: If you are unable to backup and if Redsn0w gives an error saying backup failed, launch Cydia and install afc2add package and you should be able to run a backup successfully
This article will help you unlock your iPhone 3G, 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S by using Sam and following simple steps to trick iTunes to believe that your iPhone is factory unlocked which would activate your iPhone. All you need is a jailbroken iPhone that can be activated in iTunes using Sam, a computer with the latest version of Tunes installed and working internet connection.
IMP: You need to know on which carrier your iPhone is currently locked to.
Steps To Unlock An iPhone:
Step 1:JailbreakyouriPhone to install Sam bundle that is the key to successful unlock. You can follow the various guides to Jailbreak your iPhone:
Step 2: Install Sam Bingner's SAM (Subscriber Artificial Module) package. To install Sam:
Launch Cydia
Go To Manage Tab
Sources
Edit and Add the following repo
http://repo.bingner.com
Cydia will update the sources
Once Sources are updated, go to search and type 'Sam' and install it.
Launch Cydia & Go To Manage Tab
Go To Sources & Add The Follow Source
From The List Of Sources, Select Bingner And Then Select SAM
Install SAM And Restart The Springboard
Step 3: Launch SAM by either going through the settings menu or find the SAMPrefs icon on your springboard. You will need to have the SIM card you intend to use after unlock.
Step 4: Go to utilities and select "De-Activate iPhone", your ActivationState under "More Information" should now be "Unactivated"
Step 5: With SAM enabled, choose "By Country and Carrier" in "Method"; To which your iPhone is locked to.
Choose The Carrier To Which Your iPhone Is Locked To
Step * : Note : Some carriers operating more than one Carrier ID you may need to select "SIM ID"; easy to tell since iTunes will not activate if the wrong IMSI is selected.. Follow Step * only if you were unable to active through itunes.
Step 6: Go to "More Information", copy or write down the IMSI in "SAM Details" .
Now Tap Spoof Real SIM to SAM
Step 7: Go back to the main SAM screen and change your "Method" to manual. Paste or enter the IMSI string we saved in Step 6.
Step 8: Connect your iPhone to your computer and allow iTunes to re-activate your iPhone, double click "Phone Number" parameter at the main device screen and make sure that the ICCID matches that of your SIM card. If not you need to start over from Step 1.
Step 9 : Unplug your phone, close iTunes.
Step 10: Disable SAM using the enabled switch
Step 11: Connect your phone to iTunes again, you should get an error saying that your phone cannot be activated. This is normal. Just close iTunes and open it again.
Step 12: You should see signal bars in a short time
Congratulations!!
Step 13: Push notifications may stop working after this procedure but can be easily restored with "clear push" utility in SAM followed by connecting to iTunes.
Your phone will work normally with your SIM card and that SIM card ONLY since we have tricked iTunes to think that ICCID is one of the intended carrier's. The phone can be rebooted and connected to iTunes freely without losing the "unlock", at least for 3 years as confirmed by Musclenerd.
Since it does not involve emergency numbers or IMSI spoofing it will not have any of the issues associated with SIM interposers. Tested working on iOS 5.01 but should work with tethered 5.1 too.
