Iphone4 activation & unlock?

I got a iphone 4 here. I got it from my sister at canada and sent it here to me at the philippines. Its not unlocked yet but i can use it like an ipod. I decided to upgrade it to the latest update iOS 6.0.1 after the update it restored itself like a brand new one requiring activation. I can't activate the iphone by sim because like i said its not yet factory unlocked. Any help please without jailbreaking it, because i heard jailbreak has its disadvantages. Thanks in advance and peace

Added (1). I'm stuck at activation screen.meaning i can't unlock the phone until i bypass the activation

If you would like to use the iphone as an ipod, it's no need to activate the iphone. Besides.Besides the iOS 6.0.1 is unavailable JB now.

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Factory Unlock it to use in Philippines and take advantage of upgrading & using it with any Sim card.

If you want to unlock your iPhone 4 without jailbreak the best way is to do remote unlocking service. This method of unlocking is very safe, simple, affordable and quick. You can get the remote unlocking service for an iPhone 4 from http://www.unlock-zone.com/apple-iphone-4/rs16wp9/ at affordable cost with easy step by step unlocking instruction. All the best mate.