A: No. If you update via Settings > General > Software Update, the custom modifications are overwritten, and the carrier lock returns.

If you are reading this, you likely own an iPhone 7 Plus that is trapped in the dreaded "SIM Not Supported" or "Network Locked" screen. You have probably heard whispers in forums about a tool called Unlock Hub and a mysterious file called a Custom IPSW .

What does exist is a half-broken, temporary signal bypass that requires you to keep the phone jailbroken, never reboot without a computer, and lose visual voicemail.

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A: Your baseband did not flash correctly. Re-run the process, or downgrade to iOS 14 using a signed IPSW.

This exploit is permanent and cannot be patched by Apple. Because of Checkm8, developers can create custom IPSW files for the iPhone 7 Plus that bypass iCloud locks and, theoretically, carrier locks.

But does it work? Is it safe? And most importantly,

A: If you must proceed, use only GitHub repositories from verified developers (e.g., palera1n or Mineek ). Never use YouTube links or "Unlock Hub .com." 9. Final Verdict: Should You Download It? Here is the honest truth.