The latest iOS 5 operating system is pretty popular with all the bells and whistles and that is why iPhone 4 5.1 unlock is all the more important. When there is a new iOS version available, why do you have to restrict yourself to some old iOS versions, missing out on the new features? Apple mainly pushes iOS updates to patch security exploits that pave the way for jailbreaking and unlocking. However, each iOS version offers significant new features and just because you enjoy jailbreaking and iPhone 4 unlocking, you don’t have to just dream about those features. iPhone 4 unlock is now available for an iPhone 4 5.1 unlock and it is up to you to choose the right unlocking method suitable for you.
iPhone 4 5.1 unlock using GeveySIM
The hardware based unlocking methods are quite popular for some time and people find it much easier to use Gevey SIM unlocking kit rather than trying their luck with free software. This is not a guaranteed way to unlock iPhone 4, but if you are ready to spend a few hundred dollars to use your favorite network carrier, then you can give GeveySIM unlock a good try. Even though the success rate is fairly good, this unlocking method can’t be recommended for all because it has baseband limitations.
As you know, when you upgrade to a newer iOS version, your firmware baseband will also get upgraded. Gevey SIM supports limited number of basebands like 01.59.00, 02.10.04, 03.10.01 and 04.10.01. Currently, Gevey SIM is found to work on 4.x.x versions. If your iPhone 4 is old and it is running on lower basebands, you have a good chance of jailbreaking and unlocking it using Gevey SIM. Now, Gevey SIM is also found to support 5.x.x firmware versions, provided you are able to preserve the baseband.
To use Gevey SIM on iPhone 4 unlock on 5.1, you need to have your device already unlocked using Gevey SIM. Then, you have to use Redsn0w to put your device in Pwned DFU mode so that you can upgrade iOS to 5.1 without upgrading baseband. This unlock will only work if you have one of the supported basebands and you previously jailbreak your iPhone 5.1.
iPhone 4 5.1 unlock with Ultrasn0w 1.2.5
Not many people are interested in hardware based jailbreak and unlock solution and that is why Ultrasn0w unlock is popular. iPhone 4 5.1 unlock can be enjoyed for zero cost if you choose free jailbreaking and unlocking methods. If you don’t mind risking your iPhone, then the free methods can be used for unlocking. These free methods are fairly simple to use once you understand the instructions and iPhone 4 unlock process. The latest Ultrasn0w 1.2.5 can unlock iPhone 4 on 5.1, but you should have one of the supported basebands on iPhone 4.
- You need to install iOS 5.1 firmware on iPhone 4 without upgrading baseband.
- Use Redsn0w or Sn0wbreeze to put your iPhone 4 in Pwned DFU mode to update to iOS 5.1 using custom ipsw firmware. At any cost, you should not use stock iOS 5.1 firmware on iPhone 4 because this can result in baseband upgrade.
- Jailbreak iPhone 4 on 5.1 using Redsn0w or Sn0wbreeze depending on your choice. If your iPhone is not activated on locked carrier, then choose Hacktivate option during jailbreak.
- Jailbroken iPhone 4 will have Cydia on SpringBoard and tap on the icon to open it.
- Go to Sources and Tap on Manage.
- Add http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com if it isn’t already added. If you haven’t unlocked iPhone 4 earlier, you may have to do it now.
- Step 7: After Source is updated and refreshed, tap on Search and type Ultrasn0w.
- Download and install Ultrasn0w.
- Insert a new or unsupported SIM card in iPhone 4 and reboot to check for unlock iPhone 4 on 5.1.
Reliable and trustworthy iPhone 4 5.1 unlock uses computer software
There are controversies surrounding Gevey SIM unlocking method because the carrier lock is software based. The free iPhone 4 unlock provided by Ultrasn0w is not extremely reliable, especially because Ultrasn0w can be used only on specific firmware and baseband. The success rates of these unlocking methods are not widely known because many users constantly report about different problems they encounter while unlocking. There is no support team to actually walk you through unlocking when you use the free methods.
Reliable and trustworthy iPhone 4 unlock methods rely on computer based software. Experts too suggest that you should use software unlock and get a commercial product so that there is a technical support team to always help you. Moreover, with computer based software, you can complete iPhone 4 5.1 unlock in a few minutes without worrying about firmware or baseband.

The SIM lock provided by Apple is mostly software based locks and the network providers are supposed to give you the iphone 4 5.1 unlocking code when you ask for it. However, network carriers enjoy the exclusivity deal and AT&T won’t give you any unlocking code when you ask for it. You may have to use the SIM contract for a minimum of two years to unlock your iPhone 4 iOS 5.1 using the network provider. So, people resort to simple way to unlock using computer chips. You have to buy this chip unlocking kit from a local vendor and place the chip at the right place to unlock it. This chip will bypass the checking that is done by your iPhone to check for locked carrier provider. There is of course risk involved in this method because you need to use the right chip at the right place; otherwise, you will risk damaging your iPhone 4 hardware.
As you can clearly see, the jailbreak and unlock process has its huge benefits and you can understand why over one million iPhone 4 users have unlocked their phones.