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anySIM Released: Free GUI iPhone Unlock

Submitted by Michael Johnston on September 15, 2007 - 10:49pm.
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This is it, folks. Mere hours after we reported on the update to iUnlock, the iPhone Dev Team has finally released the graphical front-end for it: anySIM. Upload anySIM and support files to your iPhone and run it. You will then be prompted to "Slide to unlock", your iPhone to use any carrier's SIM card, that is. Once you're finished, your iPhone will be freed from AT&T. Seriously guys, it's that easy.

Before you install, you'll want to sync your phone so you have a working backup in case anything goes wrong. You'll also need to set up your iPhone to never go to sleep under "General" in the Settings app. It might also be a good idea to plug your iPhone in.

anySIM is available from Nullriver's AppTapp Installer or from the iPhone Dev Wiki.

Enjoy your new found freedom!

Update: As some of you might have noticed, anySIM has disappeared from AppTapp. According to Conceited Software which maintains the Community Sources,

"NullRiver has decided they did not want anySIM.app to be available in the Community Sources list of packages available in Installer.app. They believe it could draw negative attention Installer.app from Apple/AT&T and hinder third party development. Feel free to voice your opinion at #installer.app on Undernet and let us know what you think.

The easiest way to get around this is to add Conceited's beta repository and download it from there. You can also download the app directly, here

Submitted by bboyredcel on September 15, 2007 - 10:55pm.
sweet!

I already have AT&T, and see no need to ever change carriers... but for all those suffering on T-MO or those who live in the EU... Sweeeett!

actually, people in the EU have had 3G for about 6 or 7 years now and wouldn't want edge... sooooo


Wooo Hooo T-MO customers... 4500 minutes a month for $29.99 and noww... an iPhone!

not seeing it on apptapp yet

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 15, 2007 - 11:54pm.
dont even really need to do it but it would be fun to take my friends sim card and watch it work.

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 15, 2007 - 11:59pm.
Nice, I can't wait to use it.
So are we suppost to just activate the iphone first with say dvd jon's method, jailbreak it with ibrickr, install the anysim and run it? Do we take the att sim out of the phone before running the program?


bboyredcel,
4500 minutes for $29.99??? where?

Submitted by Spoon on September 16, 2007 - 12:13am.
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Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
Nice, I can't wait to use it.
So are we suppost to just activate the iphone first with say dvd jon's method, jailbreak it with ibrickr, install the anysim and run it? Do we take the att sim out of the phone before running the program?


bboyredcel,
4500 minutes for $29.99??? where?
Yeah, if it's not showing up in Installer.app (was earlier) then you should try using iFuntastic or iBrickr. I don't know how the latter works, but I think it will

FYI :http://conceitedsoftware.com/iphone/site/help/#can-i-have-beta-access

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 12:14am.
Can I get anySIM from Installer.app?

NullRiver has decided they did not want anySIM.app to be available in the Community Sources list of packages available in Installer.app. They believe it could draw negative attention Installer.app from Apple/AT&T and hinder third party development. Feel free to voice your opinion at #installer.app on Undernet and let us know what you think. In order to install you must add our beta repository. Follow the instructions here on an easy way to set it up.


I would rather have to add a rouge repo then loose my apptapp.

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 1:00am.
I tried to put this in the phone using ifuntastic, it shows up and the display, and I am able to launch the app, however it hasn't allowed me to use my sim card (which is a slightly older cingular card Jan. 07) it just kind of slows my iphone down, has this happened to anyone else, how long does it take to work?

unlock failed... att not working now???

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 1:20am.
I've been activated w/ ATT and using my iPhone for 2 months now. I just installed anySIM, it failed, said it couldn't find...something, and I didn't think too much of it but "Oh well." Now my phone isn't finding the ATT network at all! When I go to Settings->About the network says n/a and there's no signal! Taking my SIM card out and putting it back in isn't helping, nor is resetting the phone. Help! I just want ATT back!

Just Restore

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 2:36am.
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Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
I've been activated w/ ATT and using my iPhone for 2 months now. I just installed anySIM, it failed, said it couldn't find...something, and I didn't think too much of it but "Oh well." Now my phone isn't finding the ATT network at all! When I go to Settings->About the network says n/a and there's no signal! Taking my SIM card out and putting it back in isn't helping, nor is resetting the phone. Help! I just want ATT back!
Back to BigMamma iTunes, she'll be happy to give a big hug and restore.

Submitted by Spoon on September 16, 2007 - 3:12am.
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Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
I tried to put this in the phone using ifuntastic, it shows up and the display, and I am able to launch the app, however it hasn't allowed me to use my sim card (which is a slightly older cingular card Jan. 07) it just kind of slows my iphone down, has this happened to anyone else, how long does it take to work?
You need those support files, too

help

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 4:24am.
please help me, i start program but after 3 min its show me FILED !

anySIM got stuck

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 11:03am.
It's been at "Starting the CommCenter" for about 10 minutes now and the progress bar has been full the entire time.....what now?

Same Problem

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 11:44am.
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Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
I've been activated w/ ATT and using my iPhone for 2 months now. I just installed anySIM, it failed, said it couldn't find...something, and I didn't think too much of it but "Oh well." Now my phone isn't finding the ATT network at all! When I go to Settings->About the network says n/a and there's no signal! Taking my SIM card out and putting it back in isn't helping, nor is resetting the phone. Help! I just want ATT back!

I Guess I have the same Problem! I need to goto iTunes Back! I am kindda nervous!

Same Problems

Submitted by Macgeek (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 12:38pm.
Installed using iFuntastic..
Added support files (in case)
I get the unlock screen, when I click on the Unlock my iphone
The phonejust sits there, if I hot the home button I get my home screen.
with no changes

Any ideas?

Jonathan

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 4:06pm.
hi when I install anysim and run it I get the slider, then the disclaimer message. When I hit the red button nothing happens. I'm able to hit the home button and return home, but not sure if it did anything...

http://www.freeiphoneunlock.com/guide/

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 5:47pm.
no need for anysim. it's very simple by following http://www.freeiphoneunlock.com/guide/ it takes 20-30 minutes and done. mine worked without aromlem

made it in Germany

Submitted by Zorro5 (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 5:48pm.
I am online with T-Mobile as of 01:11am. Works great, missed calls are displayed. Will work later to activate EDGE.
Mannheim, Germany

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 16, 2007 - 10:10pm.
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Originally Posted by Macgeek View Post
Installed using iFuntastic..
Added support files (in case)
I get the unlock screen, when I click on the Unlock my iphone
The phonejust sits there, if I hot the home button I get my home screen.
with no changes

Any ideas?

Jonathan
Same problem here. Any suggestions as to what to do. I did an uninstall of any sim and reinstalled but same thing. Wont let me tap on ok unlock my phone. What gives???

Thanks

Submitted by Spoon on September 17, 2007 - 2:15am.
For those having failed unlocks:

Make sure you don't have a SIM lock. If you do, remove it. Try rebooting the iPhone and then run the application again. If it still doesn't work, try a restore and then run.

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 17, 2007 - 4:38am.
People need to remember that unlocking an iPhone for use on another carrier is a hobbyist's pursuit, like over-clocking computers, etc. *Not* for people who want a working and fully supported product. After you unlock your iPhone, you may well have no warranty coverage -- depending on whether or not you can get the iPhone back to original state, and even if you can, you'll have no AT&T service on it which will raise questions at the support level. You'll also lose features like YouTube, Visual Voicemail, and potentially some of the other current and future widget applications.

Further, you'll have no carrier support for the iPhone. And in the States, probably to avoid becoming the target of litigation, and especially since Tmobile is apparently regretting their decision to turn Apple down in the States and are working with them for exclusivity in some EU countries, I've anecdotally heard that if Tmobile finds out you're using an iPhone on their network, they'll kill your SIM card. They even have sort of a fair case for this as they have not built out their EDGE network to support the kind of massive data usage iPhone owners are racking up. I'm sure if this is the case, they'll restore your service once you agree to stop using the iPhone, but you'll go through a hassle and pay to get a new SIM card and reactivation of your account.

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 17, 2007 - 10:19am.
i have the same problem wut did u do to get it to work again

Waiting for Activation

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 17, 2007 - 1:35pm.
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Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
Back to BigMamma iTunes, she'll be happy to give a big hug and restore.
I had the same problem and tried to do a restore and it still doesn't register with AT&T. No Joy.

Anysim hangs up

Submitted by cawasji on September 17, 2007 - 3:52pm.
I am trying to get the iphone unlocked and have installed anysim via ifuntastic. I get the disclaimer page and scroll down to the slide to unlock. When I slide it the phone hangs and nothimng happens! Hads anyone run across this? Any advice or help? Thanks
Carl
PS: I have installed the ifuntastic support tools too.

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 18, 2007 - 11:54am.
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Originally Posted by cawasji View Post
I am trying to get the iphone unlocked and have installed anysim via ifuntastic. I get the disclaimer page and scroll down to the slide to unlock. When I slide it the phone hangs and nothimng happens! Hads anyone run across this? Any advice or help? Thanks
Carl
PS: I have installed the ifuntastic support tools too.
Hi Carl

I had the same problem, you need bsd subsystem installed. I installed it using Installer.app

Cheers

Submitted by Spoon on September 18, 2007 - 11:34pm.
To reiterate, you need the BSD Subsystem which you can get from Installer.app

I simply won't work without it

Submitted by FedEx on September 21, 2007 - 12:36am.
guys im using ibricker as i dont have any mac pc at home i was able to run anySIM until dumping the NOR but after that it will go to patching the firmware and it is stuck there nothing happens already what shall i do? i just insatlled anysim thats all

Submitted by Spoon on September 21, 2007 - 12:59am.
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Originally Posted by FedEx View Post
guys im using ibricker as i dont have any mac pc at home i was able to run anySIM until dumping the NOR but after that it will go to patching the firmware and it is stuck there nothing happens already what shall i do? i just insatlled anysim thats all
Did you use the pxl from the dev team?

http://www.deadbeef.cn/files/anySIM.pxl

At&t

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on September 22, 2007 - 2:28am.
You americans don't know how good you have it. I hear all this crap about how AT&T is a bad company with awful plans. If Canada ever saw a plan that good we would all retire and talk on the phone all day. For a plan like the one offered for the iPhone through AT&T in Canada would cost about $500/month.

Stop bitching.

iPhone problems

Submitted by 123456 (not verified) on February 11, 2008 - 10:25am.
I used anySim and unlocked my phone, but it doesn't work in t-mobile, it shows "no service" and i can't make any phone call, cause all of them fail. What could be the reason?