iPhone v1.1.4 jailbreak and SIM unlock guide

If you're rocking the newest iPhone firmware - or want to rock the newest iPhone v1.1.4 firmware - you'll probably want to look into jailbreaking that sucker. This guide applies to all iPhones, new and old. It doesn't matter when you bought your iPhone, it doesn't matter what firmware you're currently using. The only limitation is that the iPhone will not work with Google Maps My Location feature if you use it unlocked on a non Apple-sanctioned wireless network.

Here's how:

1. Connect your iPhone to iTunes.
2. Hit the "Update" button.
3. Let your iPhone do it's thing. Go grab a soda or something, it's going to take a while.
4. Download iNdependence 1.4 beta 5 here.
5. Put iNdependence in your "Applications" folder.
6. Start up iNdependence.
7. Go to the "Jailbreak" tab and hit the "Perform Jailbreak" button.
   If you want to unlock it, go to the "Activation / SIM" tab and hit the "SIM Unlock" button.
8. To activate your iPhone, goto the "Activation / SIM" tab and hit the "Acivate" button.
9. That's it! Easy as pie..actually, it's easier.
   Enjoy!

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