How to Unlock Apple iPhone 1.1.1 in Malaysia

Since I was given an Apple iPhone in Malaysia by MAXIM iPhone, it has nothing but enjoyment using the iPhone. The Apple iPhone Prices from RM2998 have now dropped all the way to RM1900 or even lower depending where you shopped. However, the most important question I’d ask every Apple iPhone buyer in Malaysia now is; how were their Apple iPhones unlocked?

As far as I know, when the Apple iPhone was released into the market they needed to do some soldering. Alas that was replaced (thank God) by software hacks like iPhoneSimFree (IPSF) and open-source methods which you can find plenty online. This brings us to the next common question; what is the difference or which is better?

From the comparison in steps between iphonesimfree and open-source, iphonesimfree makes unlocking easier compared to open-source. The clear difference is that you don’t have to meddle with any commands required with the open-source method. Therefore, I’m just going to share with you how I unlock my Apple iPhone 1.1.1 in Malaysia using iphonesimfree.

Before you proceed, you’ll need to have 2 things:

  1. Apple iPhone firmware version 1.1.1
  2. iPhoneSimFree v1.6 (current version 1.7)

Assuming you have iPhoneSimFree installed,the easiest method to check your firmware (for me) is using the Field Test mode. Assuming your Apple iPhone is still locked. This is what you need to check the firmware version:

  1. Turn on the phone and slide to unlock the keypad. iPhone screen should show that only emergency calls is allowed.
  2. Enter the following key sequence: *3001#12345#* and then finish by pressing Call button.
  3. Tap on Versions.
  4. The firmware revision information of the Apple iPhone installed out of the box will be shown on the LCD screen.

Based on your Apple iPhone firmware revision information, use the reference below to tell what is your firmware:

  • 03.12.06_G – firmware version 1.0.0
  • 03.14.08_G – firmware version 1.0.1 or 1.02
  • 04.01.13_G – firmware version 1.1.1
  • 04.02.04_G – firmware version 1.1.1

So let’s say your Apple iPhone is on firmware version 1.1.1 and you have iPhoneSimFree v1.7 installed, here’s what you need to do:

  1. On the Activation Screen, slide to the Emergency Screen.
  2. Type *#307# and hit Call, the phone will start ringing and display 1 Calling.
  3. Delete all the numbers (use the backspace button from the top right of the screen) and Call
    the number 0.
  4. Press Answer, followed by Hold and then Decline.
  5. Go to Contacts and create a contact. Call it “jailbreak” (or anything you like), Save It. Set
    up TWO URL fields.
  6. In the first Url field type prefs://1f and save it. Then add another URL and type
    jailbreakme.com and save it.
  7. Click on the prefs://1f and you can select your WiFi network. Join your WiFi network. If
    prompted, type in you WEP key (if yours is a secured network) and JOIN.
  8. Select “Settings” on top left. Scroll down to select “General”. Select “Auto-Lock”, Set to
    NEVER.
  9. Exit by pressing HOME button. Get back to emergency dial screen and then Dial and Call
    the number 0. Followed by ANSWER, HOLD, DECLINE to take you back to Contacts.
  10. Select the second URL called jailbreakme.com of the contact you created. Safari will launch
    and you will be directed to a web page. If safari does not work, you have not set up your WiFi
    correctly. Repeat Step 6.
  11. Read the Features and FAQ and follow the Install AppSnapp (at the bottom of webpage).
    [The time it takes the for the jailbreak to complete varies by the connection speed of your WiFi.
    You need to be patient and let the software do its job. Anything between 5 to 10 minutes, please
    wait]
  12. Wait for it to finish and reboot the phone when its done. [Reboot = hold sleep button for 3
    seconds, slide to power off, hold sleep button to restart phone]
  13. [If after restarting you are back to the activate/emergency screen, reboot once more]
    Now AppTapp Installer is on your Home Screen so you can install SimFree v1.7 directly on
    the phone.

Be cautioned that when you’re progressing through the step of jailbreakme.com it may take awhile depending on your Internet connection speed. I was almost thrown off thinking it was done when there was nothing happening on the screen. So to be cautious, just leave your Apple iPhone for 10 minutes or at least something happens.

After going through those steps, your Apple iPhone should be unlocked and ready to use. If you think that was tedious, imagine entering command lines and stuff with the open-source method. If someone is willing to teach me the command stuff and supply me with another Apple iPhone I’d gladly try to unlock using the open-source method. :P

Speaking of unlocking an Apple iPhone, I did mine and used iTunes 7.5 (latest version) to sync. So I hope all Apple iPhone users will have a trouble free unlocking experience.

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Posted by dannyfoo on November 9, 2007 | Filed Under Apple iPhone | View Comments |

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  1. Response #1 by Tiang on November 9th, 2007

    There’s also a few youtube videos that run through this process.

    The way i found to be easiest to understand is to use 2 resources.

    First the a youtube video showing you how to activate and jailbreak the phone.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TP6EG6DKws.

    Secondly is to download the software for unlocking the phone to use with any simcard. Visit http://iphone.unlock.no for more details on how to do that.

  2. Response #2 by Jason on November 13th, 2007

    Hello Danny

    Congrats on your new iPhone!

    I think for the effort and time that you have out into ‘researching’ the above article that you wrote, it would also be wise and fair if you were to inform your readers that the IPSF method mentioned in your article is a paid service. Charges would range from USD80 to USD99.

    It is pointless expounding the virtues of such a service from top to toe only to let your readers find out on their own that they would have to ACTUALLY pay for it later on. This is the problem with omission.

    Secondly, you mentioned about open source method, and I quote : “If you think that was tedious, imagine entering command lines and stuff with the open-source method.”

    I think this info is a little outdated as well.

    Specifically, the anySIM method is similar to the IPSF method, and both can be loaded on to the iPhone via iBrickr/iFuntastic (previously), or to simplify it further, using the newer AppSnapp via http://jailbreakme.com.

    It would be best if you were to clearly distinguish the 2. In other words, you have not exactly answered the following question found at the precursor of your article -

    “This brings us to the next common question; what is the difference or which is better?”

    Thank you.

  3. Response #3 by Danny Foo on November 13th, 2007

    Thank you for the feedback given, Jason.

    It’s one in a few who really are able to produce constructive criticism as yours. My apologies for not informing you and others that IPSF is not free. When in fact I’ve started mentioning it in other posts that it’s a paid solution or service.

    Anyway, if I were to answer that question now. I would prefer paying for IPSF because:

    1. I’ll have a reliable support from the team itself. (Open source means you have to follow the instructions from those who assume you are the same level as them.)

    2. I’m sold that IPSF produces necessary unlocks on all iPhone firmware faster than anyone thus far.

    Ultimately, I personally feel if I knew every little new thing on the iPhone and posted it here – I’d rather convert this into an iPhones Made Simple blog. :P

    Nonetheless, thank you for coming by sharing your insight of the iPhone and updating my readers of iPhoneSimFree and the other available processes.

    Regards.

  4. Response #4 by PW on December 9th, 2007

    I’ve bought an iPhone recently in HCM Vietnam. The price here is goin up bullish in the local market as foreigners ( like me ) and those local vietnamese are rushing to the phone shop to own themselves a unit. I am aware of these issue of ” unlocking ” the iPhone before buying one. Unfortunely for me I’ve bought a 1.1.2 version. I got to know it when I’m back to my hotel. The phone shop guy was telling this is an unlocked phone and can use it right away. They tested with local line and it’s seems ok, but when inserted my Maxis sim card the problem occured. I couldn’t make calls and even when pressing any numbers on the keypad, it will return back to menu page. The indicator on the top corner still showing full bar and the local phone company name.
    Questions is :

    1) Is there a problem with my sim card ?
    2) Anyway to unlock version 1.1.2 ?

    Please advise
    Thanks

  5. Response #5 by Danny Foo on December 10th, 2007

    Hey PW,

    I doubt it’s your simcard. It could be that they were telling the truth but it may not have been the whole truth. When I first used my iPhone back 1.0.2, I remember I had to jailbreak each of the simcard; Maxis and DiGi before it was picked up.

    For 1.1.1 onwards, I’ve heard that once you jailbreak the phone it’ll be compatible on all telcos. However, I can’t confirm this since I only upgraded from 1.0.2 and not out of the box.

    But I’m checking with my reseller guy now and will revert back here on your situation. :)

  6. Response #6 by Danny Yek on February 13th, 2008

    Hello Danny..

    My friend just brought me an iphone from US last week. and i found that my firmware version is 04.0213_G, so is it also firmware 1.1.1? secondly, is it the AT&T sim card that come together with iphone called iphonesimfree? how i going to know that is version 1.6?

    Thank you

  7. Response #7 by Danny Foo on February 13th, 2008

    If he just bought it, most likely it may be a 1.1.2 or 1.1.3 but my money is on the first. And yup, it’s the AT&T card that’s inside the sim slot. But nope, the simcard isn’t belonging to iPhoneSimFree (IPSF).

    IPSF is a paid software to be installed into your iPhone later. Newly bought iPhones do not have this or any other 3rd party applications installed on it. I’ll email you the contact of my reseller to help you get it unlocked and working so you’re good to go in Malaysia. :)

  8. Response #8 by Fariz on February 17th, 2008

    hey Danny, i just came from digital mall today. was looking at buying an iphone but theirs were unlocked using a program called AllSim. from my understanding, this AllSim unlocker is similar to IPSF but is it reliable?

  9. Response #9 by Fariz on February 17th, 2008

    my apologies, the program is called anysim now allsim.

  10. Response #10 by Danny Foo on February 18th, 2008

    Urm, ANYsim isn’t like iPhoneSimFree (IPSF). ANYsim still requires you to do some other stuff compared to IPSF. I don’t have the exact details but I’m pretty sure it’s not like IPSF. :P

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