The more reliable tools to begin are z3x and setool/lgtool, and nck dongle. With these three tools and all activations related, you'll probably make more than 90% of work.
About iphone, there ain't no box to unlock. You must pay web service so they include imei of the phone into apple database. Prices can be very high depending on carrier/provider.
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