: The software verifies if the specific iOS version and hardware model are supported for the unlock before proceeding to the final "Remove" phase [2]. Important Security Warning

: "Cracked" versions of paid utility software are frequently used by hackers to distribute trojans that can steal passwords or sensitive data from your Mac [3].

: iToolab SIMUnlocker automatically downloads and runs the appropriate jailbreak tool (often based on Checkra1n) to gain the necessary root access required to bypass the carrier lock [2].

The feature in iToolab SIMUnlocker is the initial stage of the unlocking process where the software jailbreaks the connected iOS device and checks its compatibility for removing the SIM lock [1, 2]. Here is what the "Prepare" step involves: