iPhone Jailbreaking Vs. Unlocking

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 3, 2011 -- Jailbreaking is a process that allows devices like iPhone, iPod Touch, & iPad to gain root access to the command line of the iOS operating system. In English it lifts the restrictions and access limitations imposed by Apple to your device.

Once your iPhone is Jailbroken you will be able to download extensions, themes, & applications that are unavailable in the App Store and perform tasks that would not be possible in out-the-box devices. But here's where it get's confusing. One task that can be done with a Jailbreak is to unlock the iPhone so it can be used on any network, however not all Jailbreaks provide an unlock.

If your still following? The other way to unlock an iPhone is to remove the network lock placed on it by the GSM network e.g. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, O2, Orange etc.

In order to do this you need an unlock code which is unique to the iPhone and the network carrier. All iPhones have an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number that is used to create a unique lock. In order to get an unlock code for your iPhone you will need to ask your network (some will not provide unlock codes) or obtain an unlock code from an unlock provider. Both will need your IMEI number in order to generate the unique code that will unlock your iPhone.

One leading provider of iPhone unlock codes is Honest Unlocks http://www.honestunlocks.co.uk who provide codes for iPhones 3, 3G, 4, and once released the iPhone 5.

So why unlock your iPhone?

1. Freedom to choose the network you want, when you want
2. Save money abroad by using local SIM cards rather than expensive roaming tariffs
3. Take advantage of the latest offers and tariffs by switching SIM cards to different networks
4. Switch to another network which may have better signal in your area

5. Increase the re-sale value of your phone, unlocked phones typically fetch 20 to 30% more

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