Before proceeding ahead, there are some very important facts that should be discussed. You can use this tutorial for activating a SIM card on iPhone 4 only. It cannot be used for any other iPhone. One more thing should be clear that you need to download some apps that have been mentioned below.
- Redsn0w 0.9.15b3 for the users of Windows or a Mac
- iExplorer for Windows or a Mac
- Exact firmware for iPhone 4
Steps to Activate iPhone 4 without SIM Card
Step 1: First, you should run redsn0w and select IPSW from extras.
Step 2: You need to select a firmware and be sure it successfully identified. If the firmware you have selected is not able to identify, it means your file of firmware is corrupt and you need to download it again from any online source.
Step 3: Now return and click to the option “Jailbreak” that will be completed in a few seconds.
Step 4: You also need to check the box in front of “Install SSH”.
Step 5: Your device needs to be kept into DFU mode once you have done the above mentioned four steps.
Step 6: Now you need to select the redsn0w and keep pressing the “Power” button for a few seconds.
Step 7: Now you need to press the power button along with the “Home” button for about 10 seconds.
Step 8: Now you will see a message appears on your screen that redsn0w is jailbreaking your iOSdevice.
Step 9: The iPhone 4 will restart now. You need to launch iExplorer now.
Step 10: Now move to the root folder where you should select the option of “Apps”.
Step 11: You need to remove the “Setup.app” that can be searched by scrolling down the list.
Step 12: Restart your iOS device and your process will be finished.
So, you have completed the process of activating your iPhone 4 without using a SIM card and you will see no activation screen now.
