HT201954: Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issues

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Aroosa
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Q: i installed the latest version to my iphone ,and now it could not activate . what do i do next ?

i searched for how do i update my new software . then on this website there were few steps to follow in order to update software through itunes . and now my iphone couldn't activate . Help please .

iPhone 3GS

Posted on Jan 12, 2013 5:51 AM

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Aroosa

Q: i installed the latest version to my iphone ,and now it could not activate . what do i do next ?

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  • by imobl,

    imobl imobl Jan 12, 2013 6:35 AM in response to Aroosa
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    iPhone
    Jan 12, 2013 6:35 AM in response to Aroosa

    Generally this is a sign that the iPhone had previously been

    hacked/modified/jailbroken and the update relocked it to the

    original wireless carrier. If this is the case, only that wireless

    carrier can unlock your iPhone. You must contact them to see

    if they offer unlocking and if you qualify.

     

    Where did you acquire this iPhone?

    What wireless carrier did you use before this problem?

     

    Does the app Cydia appear on your iPhone?

    What does it say when you look at Settings=>General=>About=>Carrier?

  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Jan 12, 2013 7:04 AM in response to Aroosa
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    Mac OS X
    Jan 12, 2013 7:04 AM in response to Aroosa

    Find an answer elsewhere or buy a new phone. Discussing jailbroken phones is forbidden by the terms of service.

  • by Aroosa,

    Aroosa Aroosa Jan 12, 2013 7:07 AM in response to imobl
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    Jan 12, 2013 7:07 AM in response to imobl

    no i don't know what is wireless carrier .
    i got a software installed from somewhere in Pakistan . which was very old ,i could not intstall most of the apps. so i thought of updating the software . and now it is not activating because of which set up is not completed and i can not use the phone any further .

  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Jan 12, 2013 7:28 AM in response to Aroosa
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    Mac OS X
    Jan 12, 2013 7:28 AM in response to Aroosa

    Your phone was jailbroken or hacked to unlock it and it has now re-locked to the original carrier (at best).

     

    We can NOT help you.

  • by AllenETD,

    AllenETD AllenETD Jan 12, 2013 7:31 AM in response to Aroosa
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    Jan 12, 2013 7:31 AM in response to Aroosa

    Do a restore, and that should solve your problem. As @KiltedTim said, we cannot, and will not, help you with jailbreaking.

  • by Aroosa,

    Aroosa Aroosa Jan 12, 2013 10:11 AM in response to AllenETD
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    Jan 12, 2013 10:11 AM in response to AllenETD

    You think my iphone is jailbroke . i don't understand what is a jailbreak .

  • by imobl,

    imobl imobl Jan 12, 2013 11:04 AM in response to Aroosa
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    iPhone
    Jan 12, 2013 11:04 AM in response to Aroosa

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_jailbreaking

     

    Jailbreaking alters the software on your iPhone so the operating

    system no longer works as intended. The side effects include not

    being able to activate the iPhone.

     

    Search elsewheres for assistance. There will be none here.