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How to Crack open the iPhone 2G

Jan 27, 2010 08:10 PM

Hands using a tool on a colorful surface.

In this video tutorial, learn how to open & take the back off the iPhone 2G. This shows how to crack open the iPhone 2G case, specifically to hardware flash the radio by shorting the test point. This was considered the first hack freeing the iPhone 2G from its simlock.

Warning from the videomaker: "You [can] hurt yourself physically when handling the tools. Don't run crying to me if that happens, you were warned! Needless to say that your warranty will be voided..."

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