Taxonomy of iPhone activation and SIM unlocking methods
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publisher
School of Computer and Information Science, Edith Cowan University
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Computer and Information Science
RAS ID
3966
Abstract
This paper will discuss the different methods of SIM unlocking and activation for the Apple iPhone. Early iPhone activation and SIM card fabrication methods as well as the latest software only methods will be discussed. The paper will examine the benefits and drawbacks of each method. It will provide a step-by-step guide to creating a specially crafted SIM card for an iPhone by using Super SIM and Turbo SIM methods. The paper will also include a section on recovering (unbricking) the iPhone and other advanced hacks
DOI
10.4225/75/57b53a26b8757
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
Al-Zarouni, M., & Al-Hajri, H. (2007). Taxonomy of iPhone activation and SIM unlocking methods. Paper presented at the Proceedings of the 5th Australian Information Security Management Conference, 157-174. Available here