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Show HN: Carrier-Explode: iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy carrier settings decoded
Publication: Hacker News: Best
Author: simplyalec
Source published: 09/10/2026, 18:10:55 UTC
Briefing created: 25/10/2026, 06:33:12 UTC
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Briefings
A side project named Carrier-Explode archives and decodes carrier settings for major smartphone brands, including iPhone, Pixel, and Galaxy. The tool has been tested by enthusiast groups but remains incomplete, with significant work needed to validate assumptions about baseband configurations.
Key points
- The project 'Carrier-Explode' archives carrier settings for iPhone, Pixel, and Galaxy devices.
- The tool includes decoders and explanations for common baseband configurations.
Context
The project is a side initiative by the author, who has already provided a working tool for enthusiast groups. The findings are preliminary and require further validation.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to the author's own tool and initial testing by enthusiast groups. The project is in early stages with significant work remaining to fully validate assumptions about carrier settings and baseband configurations.
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