How does unlocking my iPhone affect the manufacturer’s warranty?

If you use the method advertised on this site then you have nothing to worry about. Our unlocking service is authorized by Apple and actually uses iTunes to complete the unlocking process. On the other hand, there are methods that you might choose to unlock your iPhone which will void your manufacturer’s warranty. Until recently there were few methods available for unlocking iPhones. The most popular ones were achieved by installing third party software or “jailbreaking” the device in order to circumvent the network lock. The other option was to use a “Turbo SIM” adapter which tricked the phone into thinking that it was connected to its native network. While both of these methods achieved the desired effect, they came with a few complications.

In the case of a jailbroken iPhone your warranty is immediately voided as soon as you perform the jailbreak operation. Apple licenses the software which can be used on its phones and by doing so protects the copyrights of both itself and parties who develop applications for the iPhone. Since jailbreaking theoretically allows one to obtain software without the owner’s consent or software which has not been tested and authorized by Apple, it is not allowed by the Apple Corporation. In addition to the ability to download applications without paying for them it is also possible to affect the performance of your iPhone by installing applications that do not function properly or conflict with other operations.

In the case of Turbo SIM adapters, there are often requirements such as following complicated steps to program the phone every time that it is powered off. The Turbo SIM card adapters work by fooling the phone into thinking that it has made contact with its native carrier during its wake up cycle. Once the phone is turned off ne must begin by repeating this programming again at power up. This can be time consuming and will also be required if the battery goes completely dead and in some cases it will be required for no apparent reason.

Another drawback to both of these latter methods is that upgrading your software will often result in the jailbreak being removed or the SIM card adapter no longer effective. By using the factory unlock method offered here you will never have to worry about software conflicts, problems caused by upgrading and last but not least this will not affect your warranty in any way. Not only that but it also adds value to your device in case you ever decide to sell it.