How to Unlock Apple iPhone 1.1.1 in Malaysia

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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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67 thoughts on “How to Unlock Apple iPhone 1.1.1 in Malaysia”

  2. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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?

  10. 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

  11. hi danny..I hv a problem in getting iTunes application into my iPhone(1.0.2). how to download iTunes to my iPhone)

  12. i bought my iphone from singapore version 1.14. i can use the maxis simcard and make calls. but how do i download free itunes? and i did not receive any iphonefreesim when i bought the phone. i also have problems with the docking cable….seems like nothing seems to work!!!

    can i bring my phone to your reseller to have a look?

  13. hi may i have ur reseller’s contact num too ? am planning to get an iphone in the US. so wud like to do a bit of research first :D however it does seem like a hassle to do al this =S !

  14. Totti:
    You’re suppose to download iTunes to your computer to sync with the iPhone. Anyway, if you’re still wondering then get the iTunes download from Apple’s website. :)

    Amy:
    I’m pretty sure you’ve received my email. LOL!

    Yan:
    You asked for it – you got it. :)

  16. i need help. i bought i phone in US and it is already unlock. accidently i have upgrade it to 2.0 version. due to this the phone have been reset to factory setting. now i can not use the phone anymore. before it is 1.1.4 version. please help me

  18. Hi Danny,I’m kind of new to this iphone. How do I confirm the iphone firmware version? I have an 8GB with 2.0 software installed.

  19. Jos, follow these instructions. :)

    1. Slide.
    2. Settings.
    3. General.
    4. About.
    5. Version.

    There you have it. That’s your firmware version. ;)

  20. Hey,Danny.I heard all the hype about Pwnage tool which does the job of jailbreaking & unlocking for iphone with software 2.0.Do u know anything about that?

  21. Jos:
    Yup, Pwnage Tool rocks. I upgraded from 1.1.2 to 1.1.4 using the tool. It’s simple and straight forward. :)

    For 2.0, check out this one: http://tinyurl.com/5c8pe8

    I might try doing it this weekend. Since my fingers are starting to itch to tryout version 2.0. LOL!

  22. OMG…unlocking the phone seems to be a headache,but I’m up for the challenge.

    Just realized that pwnage is for MAC users & I’m using Windows. Good news is that Window users can use WinPwn instead. Do u know where to download the ipsw builder?

    Thks

  23. Hmm, I’m not sure if WinPwn allows you to create custom ipsw builders like Pwange.

    But if what you’re referring to is the original IPSW builders to restore your iPhone, Google is your best friend. :)

  24. hi danny i’m fendi from pahang. i plan to go to kl tomorrow if u dun mind could u tell me where your reseller location is coze i got problem with my iphone.
    tq.

  27. I don’t recall a firmware 1.2.2. I know a 1.1.2, if that’s what you meant.

    Anyway, I’ll email you regarding the matter. :)

  28. My iphone was unlocked and used firmware 1.1.1. and a “Sim turbo” whatever that means. Then one day it went kaput together with my Maxis Sim Card. I changed the sim card and no effect so I took it to the shop where the guy said he will upgrade the firmware to 1.1.4 and this does not require sim turbo. He slotted in the sim card after changing firmware. It worked well for 2 months. But today it has kaput again and screen shows the cable and iTune icon. I synched to my computer (MAC) and the message says my iphone is in recovery mode and needs to be restored. If I restore to factory setting with the latest version of soft ware 2.2.02 I dont think the phone will work. Any suggesstion on what I should do.

  29. I’d advice you to restore to 1.1.4 again.

    But before you do that, I’ll let you know first you’ll need to Pwn your iPhone again.

    Anyway, I’ll email you on what you need. :)

  30. Hi danny,

    I will be heading to the States for a business trip next week. I intend to buy an iphone there. Do u know how much does it cost for the phone without line subscription and can it be use back in Malaysia? Any other tips on buying the phone there? thanks.

  31. KT, if you’re getting a unit from US you might be able to use it via Turbo Sim. But I can’t confirm this. As much I know right now in Malaysia, you either purchase a fully unlocked iPhone 3G or most are using other stuff like Turbo Sim and etc.

  32. To Danny,
    I got it US 3G iphone. Do you know how you used in Malaysia? Cox lots people in US use turbosim unblocked it. Beside this do you had any idea? What I mean its need fully unblocked. Even updated the latest version also no problem , all program too.

  33. Nope. Other than TurboSim, it can’t be unlocked using a software unless the iPhone’s been unlocked. From what I know, some might want to unlock an already unlocked iPhone because they want Cydia in it.

  36. Wonderful. You explain very nicely. Now even a kid can unlock the iphone. good work.

  37. Hi my iphone 3G with 16G was unlock however, my iPhone upgraded by mistake, and now only says ‘Slide for emergency’ or shows a picture of a cable and iTunes logo. So how should i unlock it again? Thanks ..

    Regards,
    Wendy

  39. I have no idea wad version of my Iphone now, this morning when i was surfing the net, out of sudden the phone went blackout and showing the plugging to ITunes, so i plugged.. then it written need to be restore. so i restored it. but now my phone is locked. whenever i connect the iphone to itunes it will be written there “The sim card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported” i wanted to try the iClarrified but cant restore the phone. this is the only iphone details before it is restored:
    Version 1.1.2
    danny hope u can help me..

  40. I tried to check my iphone version my *3001#12345#* but nothing happens. and i also tried the *#307# 1st it really rangs, and i created the contact and url, the problems is when i select the 1st url it written there “Unsupported URL”.. i have no idea wad i have to do

  41. Arnold, you may have a big problem. What I’m more worried about is your baseband had been updated along with the restoration of the firmware. If that had happened, then you may have to jailbreak to latest firmware 2.2.1.

    It’s quite difficult restoring to 1.1.2 now because most users have moved to the 2.0 bandwagon.

  44. Danny, An error appear while using QuickPwn-225-2 “To run this application, you must 1st install one of the following version of .Net Framework: v2.0.50727” wad does this mean?

  46. Arnold:
    Download the free .NET framework from Microsoft. You can get the correct version from here: http://tinyurl.com/ces3a3

    Kelly:
    Download what? If you’re unlocking/jailbreaking then Yes, it’s best to leave the sim card in it. AFAIK, I used to leave it inside when unlocking with simfree.

  47. Danny, Thanks i unlocked my Iphone.. but there is 1 more problem i the sim card cannot be read.. i cannot call..

  49. 2G, i donno whether is the Sim Card problem or the phone. the coverage bar either show nothing or No Service.. mostly No Service.. why is it like that?

  50. There’s a probability due to the upgrade of the baseband, the iPhone doesn’t recognize the sim card. Anyway, in situations like this I’d ask support from the reseller.

  51. Hi Danny, i give up unlocking the iphone myself. Do u know anyone in Kuching who know how to unlock a 3G iphone. I onces unlocked it in KL , no turbosim needed. It was lock while plug in itune, now only show an itune picture and only emergency. Can’t even check my version too. Can you please help me in this, thnaks

  52. Unfortunately, I don’t know of a reseller in Kuching Wendy. :(

    But I’ll email you my reseller and you could try to get in touch with him over email. Though it’s definitely best if he could look at the phone in hand.

  54. Hi Danny, same like wendy i also have a problem like that but i used not 3G iphone and i try to upgrade version 2.2 by using itune. It was lock while plug in itune, now only show an itune picture and only emergency. Do u know anyone or places in KL who know how to unlock old version iphone.Before that i used version 1.1.2. Can you please help me in this to solve the problem by send me a email the way to solve it..

  56. hi danny! i planning to buy an iphone at uk. can u pls provide me some info what should i get the spec of the iphone please?

  57. Urm, the iPhone 3G are only in 16GB – black or white. Specs wise, there’s nothing to think about except the rumors Apple is releasing a new iPhone sometime this year.

  58. hi danny~ i jus bought a US iphone 3G.im still new with the iphone. can you tell me where can i unblock and jailbreak my iphone in KL area like plaza lowyat or pavillion or klcc? my iphone version is 2.2.1 so i still need any upgrade? thanks.

  60. hi danny is me again~ i have unlocked my iphone but i still have some question to ask about my iphone. i realise my iphone doesnt have the app store icon. even i open my pc itunes i cant sync anything in the application itunes. thank you.

  62. Sheriene, you could try this:
    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Go to General. then scroll down.
    3. Go to Restrictions.
    4. Check if it’s Enabled. If Yes, disable restrictions.
    5. Go back to Springboard.

    Should be working now. :)

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