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+ | This is the process by which the iPhone baseband is modified to accept the SIM card of any GSM carrier. This is entirely different than a [[Jailbreak]]. Unlocked iPhones may be "bricked" by updating the baseband (and firmware) before waiting for a safe upgrade path. However, the brick state can usually be reversed. |
Revision as of 00:32, 29 July 2008
This is the process by which the iPhone baseband is modified to accept the SIM card of any GSM carrier. This is entirely different than a Jailbreak. Unlocked iPhones may be "bricked" by updating the baseband (and firmware) before waiting for a safe upgrade path. However, the brick state can usually be reversed.