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JV, Jailbreak, Factory Unlocked, Non-PTA, and PTA-Approved iPhones: Things You Need To Know

August 30, 2024September 25, 2024 adminCarrier Locked iPhone, Factory Unlocked, iPhone, iPhone Pakistan, iPhone Types, Jailbreak, Jailbreak iPhone, JV Phone, Non PTA iPhone, PTA Approved, SIM Locked iPhone

The Apple iPhone is among the famous brands in the mobile industry of Pakistan, although Apple does not sell its devices directly in Pakistan, still it has a huge fan base. Many people use it due to its reliability, security, camera, and social status value.

The iPhone’s Official Release Date in Pakistan,

Apple does not release its devices in Pakistan officially. If a person wants to use an iPhone as his primary device then he has to import an iPhone and pay its PTA tax so that SIMs can work over that iPhone.

At this time, there is no official release date for the iPhone in Pakistan because Apple does not officially distribute the iPhone in Pakistan. In spite of this, it is common knowledge that Apple will formally launch its forthcoming iPhone in September in the United States of America, China, Europe, and India.

Pre-booking of iPhone 16 will start on September 13 and it will then be officially available on the 20th of September in most of countries. Therefore, it is reasonable to anticipate that importers in Pakistan will be able to acquire the device within a day or two.

Therefore, the iPhone will be available for purchase in Pakistan on 20th to 25th of September 2024, which is also the day that can be deemed the release date of the iPhone 16 as it pertains to Pakistan. This is not an official statement. However, this is the date that you will be able to purchase an iPhone from the Pakistani market.

JV, Jailbreak, Factory Unlock, PTA Apprvoed iPhones

Whenever you go to the market to buy an iPhone, there are many concepts related to the iPhone that are used in the market but most people don’t know the exact details of these terms. So we are here to explain to you all those terms so that you can find out the most suitable device for you.

Some major terms that will be used in the market related to the iPhone are the following.

JV iPhone
Factory-unlocked iPhone
Non PTA iPhone
Non-Custom iPhone
Carrier-Locked iPhone
Carrier-unlocked iPhone
Jailbreak iPhone
Jail-victory iPhone
PTA approved iPhone
Software unlocked iPhone
SIM locked iPhone

These are some major terms that are used in the market whenever someone goes to buy a new or used iPhone.

Many importers import the stock of iPhones from various countries and then pay the PTA tax on some devices and sell them as PTA approved. So, the people who want to use iPhone as their primary device for call and text, should buy these PTA approved or you can say, Factory Unlocked iPhones.

While on the other side, importers modify the other devices through software or hardware to use them without PTA custom tax payment. So, users who want to use iPhone just over wifi to use Social media apps like Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, or to play games or just for the sake of camera, they can buy these Non Custom or Non PTA or Carrier Locked iPhone devices at a much lower price.

What is a JV iPhone

The term “JV” came from the name Gevey which is basically a chip that is used to alter the functionality of carrier locked iphones by putting some kind of chip under the jacket for physical SIM which makes that SIM working into that iPhone which is a an illegal procedure.

How Does a JV or Carrier-locked iPhone Work?

In a JV or carrier-locked phone, a JV chip is attached to the sim jacket of the iPhone which makes the iPhone functional. This method is cost effective but it also has some downsides like network connection problems and many other connectivity issues.

Pros and Cons of Having JV iPhone

There are both good and bad sides to having a JV or sim-locked iPhone which are given below for the users to understand if a JV iPhone is a good option for them or not.

Advantages of JV iPhone

Cost-effective
Easy availability
Some networks may work on JV iPhone

Disadvantages of JV iPhone

Network compatibility issue
Overall connectivity problem
You can’t pay its Tax to get it approved by PTA
Low resale value
Software issues
Mostly JV iPhones do not provide proper updates
Some settings will not work
The update may block the phone again
Possibility of Stolen iPhone

These are some major pros and cons of having a JV iPhone. A user can decide if he needs a JV iPhone or not after reading all these points.

How to Check if My iPhone is JV or Not?

There are many ways to check if your iPhone is JV unlocked or not. Some of the major points in this regard are as follows.

Go into settings, then at the top, there will be an option titled “about”, go there and you will find an option named “Network Provider Lock”. If the option is showing “Sim locked” in front of it, then it is a JV-unlocked iPhone.
Check if there is a chip or some kind of technique used into SIM jacket.
There will be some kind of external SIM tool attached to your phone’s jacket, it will most probably be a chip that will denote that your iPhone is a JV unlocked iPhone.
You will see a kind of custom menu or some kind of setup after resetting your phone or sometimes even after restarting your phone which will be a sign that your iThe phone is JV unlocked.
There will be some unusual settings or apps on your iPhone. So if you see any unfamiliar settings and apps then it will be proof that your iPhone is JV unlocked.
It is also possible that you will find some performance-based issues or bugs. Some users even find connectivity issues while connecting with Wifi or sometimes heating issues are also observed.

PTA Tax on JV iPhones

Although JV-unlocked iPhones are very common and budget-friendly. No matter if it is true that they have cheap rates as compared to factory-unlocked or PTA-approved iPhones but also bring many downsides with them.

We can never pay the PTA tax of a JV iPhone. We will be able to use it always as a non-PTA iPhone, this is also a major reason why JV iPhones have a lower rate than carrier-unlocked and PTA-approved iPhones. The reason behind this is that JV unlock is not a direct option by the manufacturer or any official service provider. So there is no amount specified, that can be paid as PTA tax of the JV iPhone.

Does SIM Work in JV iPhone in Pakistan?

As a Gevey chip is attached to JV iPhone which make it possible to make the SIM working. So if a person puts Gevey into an iPhone that has physical SIM slot then that person will be able to use the SIM over that non PTA iPhone.

But as mostly latest models of iPhones are coming with both eSims worldwide. So we have to keep in mind that there will be no effect on ESIM and you will be not able to use any benefit of JV as it does not affect eSims.

The Dark Side of JV iPhones

Another concerning point is that in the USA and many other countries, many network companies provide offers to their users to buy the iPhone over easy monthly installment and the only downside is that it will be restricted to use only with their network.

So many people buy the network carrier-locked iPhone on easy monthly installments and then sell it to some smugglers to smuggle it to other countries without paying its all installments and then claim the iPhone to be stolen from the insurance company. So in that way, this makes JV iPhones illegal to be used.

Although it is a major concern, still all the JV unlocked phones are not coming with this same technique. So just take some precautions before buying a JV unlocked iPhone.

What is a Jailbreak iPhone

Jail break is although an old concept and mostly people does not follow it but we are providing users the details so that they can stay informed by all terms.

Basically in jail break, another third party software is installed on the iPhone that breaks the security measures of the iPhone. It allows the users to download many third party good working apps. Many people jail break their iPhone so that they can stay relaxed.

Unlike Android, you can’t install unauthorized apps on iPhone using an APK file. So, users who want to use un-authorized or cracked apps, they got their iPhone jailbreak that install a third party app store on their iPhone. Through that third party app store, they can install any application on their iPhone even if it is not available on Apple’s App Store.

But if you do so, you will no longer receive the iOS updates on your iPhone which is a major drawback of these Jailbreak iPhones.

Factory Unlocked iPhones

On the other side, factory-unlocked iPhones are unlocked directly from the manufacturer or service provider. They are completely authorized and do not have any kind of potential risk or problem for their user. These phones can work with any network that meets the official hardware or software requirements.

These iPhones are properly imported overseas and can be used as primary devices as you can pay their PTA tax.

Another major benefit of factory unlocked iPhone is that it will receive proper updates and there will be no custom settings, apps, or any kind of suspicious activity.

Pros of Factory Unlocked iPhone

Imported by an official manufacturer
No bugs and lags
Official updates
No third-party intervention
All apps and features will work properly
PTA Tax could be paid
Good resale value
No legal restriction
Cons of Factory Unlocked iPhone
High prices as compare to JV iPhones
PTA tax will be very high
Not very common
Most people prefer to buy either JV iPhones or PTA-approved iPhones

PTA approved iPhones

As the name itself shows, PTA-approved iPhones are devices whose tax has been paid and are working at their full functioning. This is the best kind of idea if you want to use your iPhone for the long term with all its features working. If someone wants to use an iPhone as their primary device then PTA tax must be paid so that they can use their SIMs in their device.

The main reason why many people don’t use PTA-approved iPhones is the high amount of PTA taxes on iPhones. Most iPhones have more PTA tax than their actual price. This is the main reason that many people prefer to keep another low-cost phone as their primary device and prefer to buy a JV or factory-unlocked iPhone so that they can avail of all other major features of the iPhone at a low cost.

Government should lower their PTA tax on high end devices so that instead of buying illegal and non custom phones, they can buy the official iPhone with custom duty paid.

How to Check if an iPhone is PTA-approved

The best method to check if your iPhone is PTA approved or not is to check through the official app of PTA named DVS which means “Device Verification System”.

The other method is to send your device’s IMEI number over 8484 which will reply with a text consisting of details of your device and whether its tax has been paid or not.