Can I Apply the Jailbreak/unlock without first activating iPhone 3GS

[J-Low]

That's it really...
I bought it locked to carrier without a sim card or contract.
So I need to get to unlock without having to activate via iTunes to use my own carrier sim.

Can this be done?

 

[TheGoog]

Yup, the jailbreak happens when you put it into restore mode. Lack of activation wont stop you from doing it.

 

[J-Low]

Cool, going for it now, will let you know how I get on.
Fingers crossed.

 

[J-Low]

Worked. Brilliant. I now have an iPhone 3GS 32gb black jailbroken and unlocked and using a tesco mobile prepaid sim card

 

[Mystikal]

Now I have a question.

If I get a 3GS, can I JB and unlock it and stick my iphone 3G sim in it and have it working, or does the phone have to be officially activated by AT&T?

Or can I just run the jailbreak and have everything run smoothly?

 

[J-Low]

I can only speak to my own experience, but I would say yes.
I jailbroke and unlocked my 3GS without a sim card inserted at all and prior to any activation.
I would just advise to make sure you are clear on the instructions and take it slowly.
Best of luck.

 

[darthpenn]

help here plez

ok well i need some advice abt buyin an iphone,and guess wht im coming all the way from south africa to the states to juz buy an iphone. ; ( $($#%*(#$*() well i have been told to get one on ebay, preferably which is not unlocked, so will i be able to unlock it or jailbreak it once i get it , and whts the deal with the activation thingy????? please help.

 

[GeekGirl*]

Yes did it yesterday...

 

[baekalfen]

how?

i'm having the same problems with the iphone 3g... how did you unlock when not activating it?

 

[benflick]

i'm having the same problems with the iphone 3g... how did you unlock when not activating it?

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