QUOTE(KucingKelabu @ Apr 22 2008, 11:59 AM)
I've read about this "bootloader 4.6" is not unlockable by any method now. Is it still true or will Ziphone takes care of it? How do you determine if your iphone comes with 4.6 or not?
actually there's a better way to unlock your iPhone. like frozzbyte has said:
QUOTE(frozzbyte @ Apr 22 2008, 02:36 AM)
I recommend u to UNLOCK using bootneuter as this is the best unlocking tool to date.
...so u don't have to look what bootloader version it have or what firmware it's on. the concept is very easy:
> pwn the iPhone
> download and modify the latest IPSW file (1.1.4 firmware) using the pwnage tool
> install the modified firmware directly through iTunes.
as easy as 3 steps. and the restriction of 4.6 is already lifted so don't need to worry.
but if your iPhone is of earlier version, then u have to revirginise first (if u get it unlocked and it's on 1.0.x). but if u have it in locked state then u can straigthly proceed to pwnage steps.
but u need a Mac to do that (still no Windows version).
QUOTE(KucingKelabu @ Apr 22 2008, 11:59 AM)
Would it be advisable for me to purchase an unlocked iphone, upgrade it to 1.1.4 and unlock it myself with Ziphone?
if u think it is risky to unlock by yourself, then just ask for an unlocked iPhone. actually most of iPhone seller here already unlocked the iPhone, or if it isn't, they'll provide unlocking service for free. unless u r getting directly from Apple Store.
btw, better perform unlock by yourself so ifthere's a need to do that in later time then u don't have to worry.