HT201328 Can I unlock att iPhone without upgrading from iOS 5.1.1 to iOS 6?

The instruction from ATT about unlocking iPhone said I just need to restore my iPhone using iTunes, then it is unlocked. But I don't want to upgrade to iOS 6. Is it possible?

This is what I would try first, if it works great (if not you will have to Restore to get the Unlock). Tap Settings App > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. When this is done you will be at the same iOS as when you started. Before doing this back up your iPhone to iCloud and Sync with iTunes, so your are backed up safely.

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