Yesterday, I reported that we did not see the anticipated iPhone 3G unlocking application from the iPhoneDev Team, The iPhoneDev Team finally released their highly anticipated tool to software unlock the iPhone 3G. Initially there was a 0.9 version but they quickly released an enhanced version (0.9.1) which fixed several bugs that prevented some users from getting the unlock working.
As you can see from the version number, this is still consider a Beta class software, therefore the usual warning of using it at your own risk still applies. Of course, there is always a certain degree of risk when hacking your iPhone.
Note that you will need to add one of the following Sources depending on which application you’re using:
- Cydia soource: http://apt9.yellowsn0w.com/
- Installer repo: http://i.yellowsn0w.com/
If you do not know what “Cydia” and “Installer” are then you may want to take a look at my article on, 7 Things You Love to Ask About iPhone Unlocking. If that still does not help, then you really should leave this for someone with more experience in hacking the iPhone.
For the iPhone 3G users in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Belgium there is absolutely no need for you to use this tool unless your iPhone was not legitimately purchased from one of these three countries.
[Update: January 2, 2008]
The iPhoneDev Team has just released a new version (0.9.4) of the Yellowsn0w tool.
On FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 4 times 
{ 4 comments }
Hi Vinko,
I understand that you're using smartone-vodafone, did you have any success with the yellowsn0w unlock?
I have tried both 0.9.1 and 0.9.4 and didn't have any success.
Unfortunately, I have yet to get a iPhone 3G.
BTW: which country are you located? What is your carrier?
Hi Vinko,
Sorry, thought you have an iPhone 3G too.
I'm in Hong Kong with Smartone-Vodafone
Hi,
If you're in Hong Kong purchased your iPhone 3G in Hong Kong from a legitimate source, there is no need to use this tool, Yellowsn0w, released by iPhoneDev Team. All iPhone 3G sold in Hong Kong from legitimate source are “carrier” unlocked already.
You should restore your iPhone 3G using iTunes with Apple's original firmware, ensure it is still working and then if you like to use unauthorized 3rd party applications, then you can use the Pwnage Tool to jailbreak the iPhone afterwards.
Comments on this entry are closed.