Developer releases Carrier-Explode, a tool that archives and decodes carrier settings for iPhones, Pixels, and Galaxy phones

Carrier-Explode is a side project that continuously archives carrier settings across major phone brands and provides decoders for common baseband configurations. The creator says some assumptions still need validation, but the tool is already useful to enthusiast communities.

The project highlights growing interest in carrier configuration transparency, an area typically hidden from users and developers. Better visibility into these settings could help researchers, repair communities, and mobile enthusiasts understand network behavior and device restrictions more clearly.