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Complete Guide: Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 2G 3.1.2 Using Blackra1n

By on November 5, 2009 in Posted In: Jailbreak, Unlock iPhone

blackra1n-jailbreak-logoAs you know, GeoHot has released blackra1n RC3 yesterday. The blackra1n is a popular jailbreak tool for iPhone 2G/3G/3GS running firmware 3.1.2. Unlike the older jailbreak tools (e.g. PwnageTool or Redsn0w), blackra1n is advertised as the fastest and simplest jailbreak tool. Yes, it’s super fast. Talking about the jailbreak process, it’ll only take you around 30 seconds to complete. And, the jailbreak process is very simple and straightforward. It’s so easy that I doubt if I need to put up a guide for blackra1n.

Anyways, not all iPhone jailbreakers are geeks. Probably some of the new comers to the jailbreak world may need some help. So, here is the complete guide for blackra1n that shows you how to jailbreak iPhone 2G running OS 3.1.2. (For iPhone 3G/3GS, I’ll post another guide in the next post.)

Before you dive into the jailbreak process, please read through the note carefully:

  • Make sure you use iTunes 9.0 or up for the jailbreak. If you are using older version of iTunes, please upgrade it first. You can download the latest version of iTunes from Apple.
  • Before jailbreaking, make sure you have backup all your contacts, sms, photos, etc via iTunes. Simply sync your iPhone and backup the iPhone data.
  • So, does it work with iPhone 2G previously jailbroken with PwnageTool or Redsn0w? Yes, it works!
  • Let me point this out again. This guide is for iPhone 2G. For iPhone 3G/3GS jailbreaking, please refer to this post.
  • Disclaimer: Jailbreaking may void your warranty of iPhone. Again, jailbreak it at your own risk.

Okay, that’s enough for the note. Let’s get started.

Upgrade your iPhone to OS 3.1.2

1. Download iPhone OS 3.1.2 firmware from here and save it into a folder.

2. Connect your iPhone via USB and launch iTunes.

Note: I suggest not to use the docking for the jailbreak. Connect the USB cable directly with your iPhone.

3. Restore your iPhone with iPhone OS 3.1.2. For Windows, hold SHIFT key and click on the “Restore” button and select the firmware file (i.e. iPhone1,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw) you have just downloaded. For Mac, hold option key and click on the “Restore” button and select the firmware file (i.e. iPhone1,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw) to restore.

jailbreak-312-step1

4. If you’re not using official sim, your iPhone will not be recognized by iTunes after restoration. Don’t worry. It’s normal. You can then close iTunes and continues with the next step.

Jailbreaking with blackra1n

5. Go to blackra1n.com and download blackra1n. Both Windows and Mac versions are available. So, you should download the correct version depending on your OS.

6. After downloading, unzip the blackra1n.zip.

7. Make sure your iPhone is still connected with your computer via USB. Launch blackra1n.

blackra1n-icon

8. Click “make it ra1n” to start the jailbreak.

blackra1n-make-it-ra1n

9. Once you click the button, the jailbreak process starts and it?ll take around 30 seconds to complete.

Blackra1n - Jailbreaking in Progress

10. Wait until you see the following message and your iPhone should be jailbroken after reboot.

blackra1n-complete

Great! Up to this point, your iPhone should have been activated and jailbroken.

Installing Cydia

Tip: Before proceeding, if you have WiFi connection, I suggest you to first enable it before continuing. This should speed up the download process of cydia.

11. Next, you’ll have to install Cydia. Tap on the “blackra1n” icon.

blackra1n-iphone

12. Tap on “Cydia” and then “Install” button to install Cydia. Just wait until the download and installation to complete.

blackra1n-cydia

Unlocking iPhone 2G with bootneuter

Okay, with cydia installed, the whole jailbreak process is complete. But if you need to unlock your iPhone 2G to work with unofficial sim, launch cydia and install bootneuter. After installation, reboot your iPhone and enjoy iPhone OS 3.1.2!

Note: If you want to uninstall blackra1n from iPhone home screen, launch blackra1n again and select “uninstall blackra1n”.

As always, remember to share your jailbreak experience by leaving comment below.

Update: You may encounter Wifi, GPS or YouTube issues after jailbreak. Please check out this guide to fix the problems.

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  • Jaweria

    hey
    i am a 3gs user (version 3.1.2 (7D11) and firmware 5.11.07)
    and i am using the updated version of itunes
    i have been trying all day long to unlock my cell but something aint going right
    whenevr i click restore.. two options pop up
    1. restore and upload
    2. cancel
    whenever i click restore and upload.. after a while the following message appears:
    ‘iphone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred.(2002)
    and the blackra1n app doesn get installed

    so what should i do now????

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Jaweria, please check out this jailbreak guide for iPhone 3GS and try again.

    • JOFTAA

      Worked like a champ. First try.

      Thank you for the instructions and files.

    • ahmad

      dont undate your phone only install blackra1n in ur computer and connnect
      your phone then install blackrain in iphone and switch on your router connect your phone with wifi and install blackrain then u find sim signal on board

  • RichE

    Am really excited. GeoHot is a genius. On the way home from work and am filled with so much anticpation that I can taste it and it and it be too good… Will update ya all soon.
    We need to donate to the man so he can keep one step ahead of the Apple Jailers.

  • Jogb

    If we jailbroke with old version of blackrain and 3.12 already, can we just run new ver of blackrain to jailbreak/unlock? Will this wipes out data??????????

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @jogb, I guess you only need to unlock it using blacksn0w. You can download blacksn0w via cydia. If you can’t find it in cydia, remember to add the “http://blackra1n.com” as repository.

  • ims

    Simon
    I upgrade my 2G by following your instructions however I am not able to unlock my phone as I getting only emergency call message what should I do? Am I suppose to remove the unofficial sim before restoring to new firmware.

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @ims, I suggest you to re-jailbreak again. But make sure you close iTunes and disable iPod services (you can’t kill it via task manager) before running blackra1n.

      • ims

        Simon
        Can you please elobrate how to disable ipod service?

      • Joe

        Yes please do. I also have this problem and I need to use my phone!

    • John P

      the reason is i think you are still on 3.1.3, so blackra1n wont work for that, use this to jailbreak and unlock 3.1.3
      http://www.kittyra1n.com/jailbreak-and-unlock-iphone-2g-3.1.3.html

  • Iphone2g/3g

    Iam having trouble with my iphone 2g, i cant unlock it. I set it up as a new device in order to
    make it faster, i jailbroke it but i can only do emergency calls. I need help, anybody else has this problem.

    • mklovn

      2g iphone users having this problem check post 77.it works

      • mklovn

        sorry i meant post 79

  • Rehman

    Thanx to Geo Hot and thanx again Simon for this post through which i jailbroke my 2G.but some strange to me.I update the phone from 3.0 to 3.1.2 via itunes official update than i jailbrake via blackra1n but one thing I isnt understand that when the process complete all the application are present in the iphone and my phone is also unlock i ve no official sim and nither i install the bootnuter.when the phone restart after jailbrake i insert my sim and its accept i make and receive calls.
    The jailbrake process is soo Cool its fantastic!!!!

  • RichE

    Hi Simon,

    Followed the guide and all went well until bootneuter…
    The bootneuter does not unlock phone for unofficial SIm carrier… Downloaded bootneuter through Cydia and rebooted device a number of times but to no avail… I noticed that bootneuter did say it was for 2.0 firmware but proceeded anyway on the basis of the guide.
    To make matters worse, I downloaded BlacksnOw for the unlock and now my 2g phone is stuck in DFU mode… Apple startup is on display and that’s it…
    Please advise how best to proceed? Am using an old Nokia at the moment and it ain’t good… haha
    Help!!

    Kind Regards

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @RichE, what settings do you use for bootneuter? Make sure you select bootloader version 4.6, turn ON “neuter”, turn OFF “Fakeblank” and turn ON “unlock”. Try again and see if this works for you.

      • Sarav

        Simon, ur guide was very good, the complete jailbreak and unlock went very smooth… but the problem am facing is with bootneuter. Iam using 2G iPhone. As u suggested i did flash with settings bootloader version 4.6, turn ON “neuter”, turn OFF “Fakeblank” and turn ON “unlock”…. it did all the flash work.
        But got stuck with the screen “Please wait.. Determining current settings…”
        What should i do now? Please help me asap.
        Thanks in advance.

        • Sarav

          I just tried switch off and switch on the phone.. I was able to make calls.
          Does the problem i reported before will affect any performance of my iphone 2g? if not i will be very much happy.

          • Karen Visser

            Same thing happened to me. Was stuck at Determining Current Settings, then switched it off and on again and it worked! Yay!!

          • Karen Visser

            @Sarav: Have you had any further problems after unlocking your iphone?

      • mklovn

        about the unlocking problem with the 2g iphone.try this:this work for me 11/13/09 iphone 2g 3.1.2 jailbroken with blackra1n. after bootneuter i had to install afc2add from cydia so i could ssh into iphone, and diskaid trial for my computer to access the root menu through usb. next i went to the bottom menu root>private>var>root>library and made a copy of the lockdown folder to my desktop(just for safety reasons). next i removed the lockdown folder from device(some web sites keeped saying to replace it with another which you could download but that wasnt working for me so i just had to remove the lockdown folder from device and close disk aid). rebooted iphone and it work with my t-mobile sim. hope it helps

        • Jill

          This solution worked perfect for me!! I jailbroke a 2G iphone running 3.1.2. I could make and receive calls from the emergency screen but could not see my app screens. Downloading afc2add on cydia and diskaid on my pc. I removed the lockdown folder (first keeping a copy just in case!) and wow it worked!! This is the first solution that has worked for my iphone and I have tried EVERY single suggested method on google!! Thank you mklovn….you are amazing. :)

  • Sachin

    Hi guys,

    I just updated my iPhone 3G to 3.1.2 and got it jailbroke and unlocked with Blackra1n and Blacksn0w respectively. Works great!!!. Thanks a million to GeoHot.

    I am facing only one problem, since I have updated my iPhone to OS 3.x.x the volume in one of the earphone(left) is lesser that the other one. Its doesnt seem to be problem with ear phones bcos I checked it by covering the speakers one by one on iPhone and the problem still persists. Right speakers volume is more than left one. Please verify it carefully.

    I have updated to OS 3.1.2 and the problem still persists.
    Has anyone came across simillar problem ? any solution ?

    Thanks

    • Ben

      I don’t think that is the update that done that. One speaker is used as a mic and the other as a speaker so one will always be louder than the other.

  • RichE

    Simon,

    Following on from my earlier comment, you guide says download bootneuter to unlock iphone 2g. I wonder if this actually be bootloader 5.9. Please advise, this is where i may of gone wrong!

  • Apeapejea

    i’m just by time to jailbreak this new os but after read some comment, it’s make me scared to complete this jailbreak…..please simon, give some solution first. i had my bad experience with this no network thing….it’s make me keep borrowing others of my friend phone. LOL….Please.

  • nyat

    I get a Entry Point Not Found… procedure entry point sqlite3_prepare_v2 could not be located in the dynamic lnk library SQLite3.dll

    HELP!

  • http://www.dennissim.com Dennis

    It works! And it took me less than 10 minutes! From restoring to complete unlock! hehe… excited!

    –Dennis.

  • harisz

    Hi Simon

    I managed to get 3.1.2 fw version running on my 2G iphone. I followed the complete guide you provided. Once I upgraded using blackra1n, the first screen appeared after rebooting is Sim Locked, then I slide in and asking to unlock then i entered Sim Card pin number and Message said Pin Number Succeeded. I can make a call, sms, run apps etc without any prob. I went further to check the version and the baseband version. The version is correct 3.1.2(7D11) but the baseband version is 04.05.04_G. Is that expected, or should I get the newer version of the baseband which is 05.11 ?

    Cheers!

  • Noob

    Hi Simon!
    Great work again !

    Could you let me know if there is any way i can back up my Cydia apps and stuff before i go for teh 3.1.2 upgrade on the 2G iPhone which is currently on 3.0 firmware,

    Help appreciated Thanks again !

  • fgabato

    Simon – Based on your procedure above you’ve indicated to unlock your 2G you need to download bootnueter from cydia and install it. Without me upgrading to 3.1.2 yet (i am currently using 3.0.1), I checked on the bootnueter version off cydia and what’s available out there is version 2.10, which is from the official Dev team unlocker for 2.0 firmware 2G phone. Is this the right bootnueter version from cydia to use after using blacra1n to upgrade my IPhone to 3.1.2?

    • fgabato

      update: i decided to take the plunge and do it without waiting for Simon so I ended up using what was out there at cydia (yes using the Dev Team unlocker for 2.0 firmware of 2G phone) and i got myself a jailbroken / unlock 2G for version 3.1.2 – carrier T-Mobile, with a baseband version of 04.05.04_G and not 5.11

      • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

        @fgabato, for iPhone 2G, the baseband is still 04.05.04, even after OS 3.1.2 upgrade. That’s the reason why you can use bootneuter to unlock it.

        • fgabato

          @simon – thanks and as usual, thanks for your guidelines.. BTW, any idea or comments on VoIPover3G? it worked before on 3.0.1 but stopped working on 3.1.2

          • fgabato

            I’ve reinstalled VoIPOver3G and it works again on version 3.1.2

            • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

              @fgabato, thanks for sharing. Great to see it works again!

      • Adam

        Hi,

        I`m having trouble unlocking it. I jailbroke it using blackra1n and im using version 3.1.2 and firmware 04.05.04_G but its not unlocking. I installed BootNeuter and followed the instructions, however its still not working. any help would be appreciated

        • kalmychkov

          If you would spend some time and actually read the post you will find how to unlock it if you are having problems. Don’t be lazy and read the posts dude:)

  • cris

    hi simon, I had the same result as harisz, after following your excellent instructions, The version on the phone is 3.1.2(7D11) but the baseband version is 04.05.04_G not 5.11?? the jail break instructions worked a treat but when it came to download cydia, the phone tells me to check internet connection. Can you only download cydia using wifi or can you do it through a usb connection via laptop to your modem?? is the problem because of the modem version being 4.5.4. not 5.11.?? please help I am one step away from having a cool phone.

    thanks cris

    • cris

      update, I was able to install cydia and bootneuter, (wifi only) the flash worked but when I hit ok it gets stuck on checking settings, If I just hit home button, the phone is not unlocked. My modem version is 4.5.4_g, is this the problem??. I can’t update to 5.11.7. when i use itunes it just tells me I am already updated (3.1.2.) Someone please help me unlock this damm phone,

      cris

  • Jeff

    Simon,
    Following your instructions, I’ve downloaded the file in this step:
    1. Download iPhone OS 3.1.2 firmware from here and save it into a folder.

    Then, I unzipped it. Near the end of the unzipping process I get a window with the following:

    Confirm Encryption Lost
    Do you want to copy this folder without encryption?
    A problem is preventing this folder from being encrypted.
    .fseventsd

    Then, I get the window four more times for the following folders as well:
    Firmware
    all_flash
    dfu
    all_flash.m68ap.production

    I’ve redownloaded the file and unzipped it several times. All with the same result.
    When I try to restore in the next step, it takes me to the unzipped folder, I always get a message telling me:
    No items match your search.

    It seems that the file: iPhone1,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw is not on my computer.

    Any clue as to why this happens? Any suggestions? I would appreciate any advice you (or other readers) have. Thanks a lot!

    Jeff

    • cris

      jeff, are you using firefox or explorer?? I used firefox and worked fine, when I hit shift restore it open a box for desktop and the file was there. I then just highlighted the file and hit open. I am not techie so not sure if will be of much help,

      cris

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1492570327 Tanja Antoun

        im using explorer and when i hit open it just keeps going into the sub folders until there is no folders left

      • Jeff

        Cris
        I’m using explorer. I think Tanja and I have the same problem. For some reason, the file is just not appearing…

        Jeff

        • Darien

          I have same problem. So I just hit “restore” in Itunes and let Itunes restore it and didnt do a backup. Then i followed the rest of instructions and Blackra1n installed and all went well.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1492570327 Tanja Antoun

    Help im stuck on step 3(i know this sounds silly) i download and when i hold shift key and hit restore it doesnt find the file. i have tried to unzip it aswell and with both it just wanys me to open until it wont insert anything in the open bar. grrrrrr what have i missed

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1492570327 Tanja Antoun

      just read Jeffs post same thing for me thats what i meant

      • Jeff

        Tanja,
        If you figure out what the problem is, please post it here and I’ll do the same for you. I have no idea why the file won’t appear.
        Jeff

        • Jeff

          Got it now. The solution is to change .zip to .ipsw. Do not unzip the file. Just rename .zip to .ipsw and it will work.

  • Nick

    Woked Perfectly for my iphone 2G awsome i love you geohot!

    • cris

      did you download cydia via wifi or fixed line to unlock??

  • NubianJ

    I keep getting entry point not found thing as nyat did. Someone please answer something because I have gone on alot of sites for the same problem and NO ONE ANSWERS!!! What’s up with that? Where can I go to find the answer?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=514050059 Nicholas James Scheiman

    Simon
    iPhone 2g runnning 3.1.2 – Modem firmware 4.5.4G unlock problems

    From what i’m gathering you are the main answer guy on this site so THANK YOU! I’m having trouble unlocking my 2g iPhone which was purchased when the iPhone first came about. I updated to the 3.1.2 firmware and have tried the blackra1n to jailbreak (which worked) but the unlock with bootneuter stays at “determining current settings” for about 10 minutes then tells me that my iPhone needs an restore and to contact Apple. after that process my phone stays jailbroken, but still not unlocked. Any ideas on how i can unlock my phone. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks and have a good one.

  • RichE

    Simon,

    I found that intstalling both Cydia and Rick together from Blackra1n caused major system crashes. Would advsie to instrall Cydia and then add Rock later…

    Despite numerous attempts to unlock my 2g on 3.1.2, bootneuter does not work. I received this advice from another blogger:
    ‘If you can find a mac, use pwnage tool to create a custom ipsw and neuter with pwnage tool and then since you are already jailbroken, just shift+restore(pc) or option+restore(mac) to your custom ipsw with iTunes. I had an issue with a 2g that bootneuter from cydia would not work for it and this is how I got it working.’

    Problem is that i don’t have access to a Mac so please can you outline options open to me. Is there anyway of unlocking the phone via windows or is it possible to downgrade back to 3.1 and use the bootloader files. Please advise?

  • Melani_Anne

    Ok, so I have an iPhone 2G that was running on 2.0.1 firmware. I decided to update to firmware 3.1.2 after browsing the web and seeing how easy people made it seem. I first downloaded the IPhone1,2_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw and went through iTunes to restore and completed all the steps (shift+restore then open ipsw file). Then I ran blackra1n after iTunes was finished and showed the usb connect to iTunes on the phone and ran and rebooted it through the blackra1n. Then intalled cydia and rock through blackra1n app on phone, then installed bootneuter. It updated perfectly, but as I started reading, the ipsw file I used was for an iPhone 3G. I didn’t think anything of it until I tried sending a text message. I can’t send text! I can recieve, but cant send. I also have trouble with sending e-mail and sending mms, it just wont send. So I tried the process all over again, this time with iPhone1,1_3.1.2_Restore.ipsw. I still cant send any messages. Can someone please please help me? Oh, and I’m using a t-mobile sim, I don’t have an at&t one.

  • rick

    having same issues as many above. 2G 3.1.2 jailbreak with blackra1n using itunes 9.0.1. Loaded Cydia and rock. Bootneuter finally allowed me to change settings as described. my phone also locked in the update settings mode of bootneuter but i did a hard reboot and now bootneuter shows proper settings. i changed to a new tmobile sim card and iphone asks to connect to itunes and only allows emrgency calls but shows the tmobile carrier at upper left. when i return the at&t(sorry to even mention at&t) sim card all works but obviously not on tmobile carrier…. what am i missing??

    • Michael

      Hi Rick
      I have the same problem I can not use other SIM card, did you find the Solution ?

      Thank you
      Michael

      • josh

        I have the same issue. I can make and receive calls using the “emergency calls” key pad, but I cant get to the home screen. I’m trying to ssh but keep running into roadblocks because I have a PC. Any suggestions?

  • http://[email protected] randymanfoo

    ok everytihng went well UNTIL i went to install Cydia
    blackra1n says (please check internet connections err…)
    iv tried the reset network settings and reboot stick numerous times to no avail
    iphone says its connected to my home wifi but safari just says (connecting…) but never does anything iv let it set there for like an hour and blackra1n says (please check internet connection)

    iv been trying for days what should i do?
    i want to recieve and make calls on my existing att sim and disable edge

  • Alicia

    I have an iPhone 2G and have been curious but nervous to jailbreak since I bought my phone Mar 2008. I read about the latest version being available, so I decided to go ahead and jailbreak yesterday. I am telling you that it was EASY! I was afraid of not being able to still use my downloaded apps that I’ve paid for, texts, notes, contacts, etc. Just make sure to do a backup on itunes prior to jailbreaking as it states to do, just in case. I was so excited that it worked! I was up all night going through Cydia changing themes/colors/icons, etc. It is SO fun and worth downloading. I don’t know why I didn’t do this a year ago! Take a chance, follow the instructions, and enjoy! THANK YOU for having this jailbreak for iPhone 2G!

  • Alicia

    Oh and all of my apps, notes, texts, contacts were all still on my phone! It looks the same as before jailbreaking, just added app for blackra1n on the last screen. Click on that and download Cydia, then you’re good to go!

  • wael

    Dear Simon,
    i did try to unlock my iphone and each time i open it i get a picture to connect my iphone to i tuness with a cd picture and music sign, i bought my iphone from at&t, would you please get back to me with advise, is there anything i can do to unlock my iphone, i would appreciate your feedback asap. thanks

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @wael, are you using iPhone 2G or 3G/3GS?

  • chris

    I found a solution. I did everything with the 2g 3.1.2 firmware to unlock it but the bootneuter didnt work. SO:

    Plug into computer and do a DFU restore (refer to google on how)

    In itunes w/ phone connected hit SHIFT (KEY ON KEYBOARD) + RESTORE, and select the 3.0 .ispw (FIND it on google somewhere)

    Then run REDSNOW 0.7.2 for WIN or MAC

    Continue as instructed. Make sure you hit CYDIA and UNLOCK, not ICY.

    Once redsnow is done. After reboot. I just put in a TMOBILE sim card and i got service no problems, works perfectly!!!!!!!!!!

    • cris

      Hi chris, can yo tell me if your iPhone had a Modem firmware of 4.5.4G when you unlocked it using above technique?? Seems this firmware is causing lots of people unlock issues.

      thanks cris

      • rick

        i also have 4.05.4G firmware. hoping to get my tmobile sim card installed tonight and will try your method. when i put the tmobile card in now only allowed emergency call and asks to connect to itunes.
        anyone know of a visual voice mail app on cydia or elsewhere that i can install after the tmobile sim.. i think the VVM goes away?

        • chris

          rick, when i started and did bootneuter, i had service but was stuck in that screen with the ask to connect to itunes and only allowing emergency calls but this worked for me.

      • chris

        Hey cris, i am not sure what firmware the phone was before. but i know it was never jailbroken or unlocked and had the latest 3.1.2 update. So whatever the stock firmware would have been was what it was.

        • cris

          this did not work with firmware 04.05.04_G, read somewhere to try install snow to unlock??.

          still struck on this firmware

          • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

            @cris, what settings did you use in bootneuter? blacksn0w will not work for iPhone 2G but for iPhone 3G/3GS only.

  • RichE

    Hi Chris,

    Will test your method tonight. Bootneuter does not work on my 2g…
    UK users can now offically get thier phone unlocked from O2 for £15. see link. Will go for that me thinks so that there are no future issues.

    http://shop.o2.co.uk/update/unlockmyiphone.html

  • wael

    Dear Simon,

    I am using 3GS, firmware 3.1.2, 5/11/07, would you please respond ASAP, thanks

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @wael, please follow this jailbreak guide and jailbreak your iPhone again.

  • Vegeta

    Amazing! GeoHot is the best. 30 seconds and done!

  • Jacky

    Thanks for the great post! I get to fix the youTube problem. but the Notes app is not working. Everytime I write a new note and click done, the app closes without saving my note. Is there a patch to fix this? Many thanks!

  • sam

    uugh this is driving me mental!!! lol

    ive spent maybe 7 days now trying to get my misus sim to work in the 2g iphone that for some reason stopped recognizing her sim card. i have tried everything from ziphone to kiphone (for baseband downgrade) to blackra1n to bootneuter!!! with no luck….at the moment i am on jailbroken fw 3.1 (via pwnage tool custom ipsw) and the baseband annoyingly is still at 04.05.04_G and bootneuter doesnt work as suggested (tried both installing through cydia/neutering directly via custom ipsw during jailbreak)….i am at this point open to suggestion if any one has any ideas?

    NB: i came across some information that mentioned the bootneuter unlock only works if you had neutered the phone prior to fw upgrade previously…….i cant remember if i did this for my misus……have done various unlocks/jailbreaks in past without much problem…..still bright side is i have an ipod touch now….. ;(

    sam

    • chris

      sam, try my method that i posted yesterday. bootneuter doesnt really work. just refer to my post and its easy and you dont need to mess with bootneuter at all.

  • http://[email protected] randymanfoo

    dear simon,

    please help iv been posting on numerous websites and noone seems to care to help
    i dont know what the problem with the process is…

    everytihng went well UNTIL i went to install Cydia
    blackra1n says (please check internet connections err…)
    iv tried the reset network settings and reboot stick numerous times to no avail
    iphone says its connected to my home wifi but safari just says (connecting…) but never does anything iv let it set there for like an hour and blackra1n says (please check internet connection)

    iv been trying for days what should i do?
    i want to recieve and make calls on my existing att sim and disable edge

    • aaron

      I had the same problem…. double check your id and password for your wifi settings. I was one digit off and could not connect. I had signal bars but no connection. Drove my self crazy trying to figure it out. hope this helps.

  • Mike potter

    Just one point missing form the (brilliant) instructions. How, and at which point, do you restore your apps store apps/contacts etc? Thanks. Mike

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Mike,

      Actually, you can sync your iPhone data with iTunes after completing step 10. But if you need to unlock your iPhone, I suggest you to complete the whole process before restoring your iPhone data (e.g. contacts, sms, etc)

  • Tom John

    Hi Simon.

    Your instruction were very clear, simple and concise. Followed them and it worked great. Thanks. Just one question though, my iPhone 2G was already unlocked after step 10, without having to download Bootneuter from Cydia. Why is that?? Thanks

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Tom John,

      Did you jailbreak and unlock your iPhone before? From my test, if the iPhone 2G has been unlocked, it’ll be kept unlocked even after blackra1n jailbreak. That’s probably why your iPhone is unlocked after step 10. So, you can skip the bootnueter unlock procedures.

  • DwAyne

    Hey I have a 2g iPhone where the chat for facebook app stop working., so I got it upgrade to a 3.1.2 (7D11)..’ now the YouTube & the chat for facebook doesn’t work it keep saying am off line when some1 try to reply…:(

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @DwAyne, did you try the YouTube fix?

  • Luis

    Simon!!
    I was able to unlock it but when i put the T-mobile sim card it locks the phone and asked me to connect to itunes to set up as a new phone i need help

  • mynk

    simon sir plz help me out..
    i had download iPhone OS 3.1.2 firmware,
    but while updating it with the shift key pressed i cant find the file iPhone1,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw,,what to do..
    where should i search for that file,..
    plz help me out..

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @mynk,

      Some browsers may mis-recognize the .ipsw file and save it as .zip file. You may look into the folder you save the firmware file and rename the .zip file to .ipsw. Or you can use Firefox to download the .ipsw file again.

      • rick

        simon, i tried chris’s methods above but still unable to have my 2G 3.1.2 respond to the tmobile sim card. i blackra1n and bootneuter with the att sim card installed, and the 2G is unlocked per opening bootneuter again and seeing all settings exactly as the screenshot. however, when i change the sim card to tmobile i still get the emergency phone only. i lose visual voice mail so i know the tmobile sim card is recognized but it is unusable and i cannot open it to find apps. when i put the att back in everything works i just have to reset password for visual voice mail.

  • getmoney

    answer this one when i open black ra1n it says SQLite3.dll entry point error wtf!?!?!?! i have no clue what to do and neither does anyone else it seems ive tried downloading it straight to the c drive and opening it and nothing helppp

  • mklovn

    this work for me 11/13/09 iphone 2g 3.1.2 jailbroken with blackra1n. after bootneuter i had to install afc2add from cydia so i could ssh into iphone, and diskaid trial for my computer to access the root menu through usb. next i went root>private>var>root>library and made a copy of the lockdown folder to my desktop(just for safety reasons). next i removed the lockdown folder from device(some web sites keeped saying to replace it with another which you could download but that wasnt working for me so i just had to remove the lockdown folder from device and close disk aid). rebooted iphone and it work with my t-mobile sim. hope it helps

  • Michael

    Hi mKLOVN
    Could you please elaborate more of what did you do after installing afc2add from Cydia , i did not find it after installtion ? and how did you remove the lockdown from device?

    • mklovn

      afc2add is just a program that lets u ssh into iphone,(i dont happen to know what ssh means) and its not really an app u can open. but once installed u have to open diskaid with ur iphone connected to computer and u should see the menus of ur iphone. look through the folders root>private>var>root>library and find the lockdown folder click once on it and then click on the delete from device tab. reboot and it should work. ive tried it on 2 2g iphones with 3.1.2. let me know if u need further details.

      • josh

        THANK YOU! i HAD TO DO SOME RANDOM SEARCHING TO FIND MY LOCK DOWN FOLDER BUT ONCE LOCATED AND REMOVED THE PHONE WORKS WITH MY T MOBILE SIM LIKE A CHARM. THANK YOU AGAIN!

  • Michael

    Hi mklovn
    what do you mean by (open diskaid with ur iphone connected to computer)?how do you do this .
    and you should see the menuus of ur i phone?
    is this done through i tone ? or just by connecting my iphone to my computer a folder will open up ?
    thank you

    • mklovn

      google diskaid on ur computer(they have a free trial version). install and run program. connect iphone to computer and the rest should make sense.(as per previous posts)

  • RichE

    Hi Mklovn,

    Sounds brilliant… I have to go back to 3.0 as per Chris post but will try ssh into iphone to acheive unlock… Weish me luck.

  • RichE

    Spelling and bad grammar abound… Done in a hurry nonetheless… haha LOL

  • RichE

    Mklovn,

    You are a Star!
    I removed the lock down folder using shh and and am now back on track
    My 2G is now on 3.1.2 and i’m unlocked…

    Thanks for your advice…

  • Sam

    Hey guys,

    Can all those for whom removing the lockdown folder works let me know what baseband thier on? Has it worked for anyone on baseband 04.05.04_G? It’s this baseband that seems to be giving alot of problems at the moment, especially if bootneuter doesn’t work for you like it didn’t for me!! It also seems neigh on impossible to downgrade the baseband on 3g! :(

  • Sam

    Sorry i ment 2g at the end there :)

    • mklovn

      i honestly dont know what baseband my iphone has or even how to check it. wish i could help.

  • heribert

    Hi, my iphone getting worst…
    When my iphone 2G was updated with new version form 3.0 to 3.1.2 firmware my iphone was un-jailbroken. I used the Blackrai1n to jailbreak my iphone and its work successfuly.
    after a month i was restore my iphone to itunes 9.0 and the result become worst. My iphone was unjailbroken and trying to jailbreak again using blackrain but it doeasnt work anymore.. On the iphone screen, the only appear was the usb cable arrow pointing to itunes.
    how can i bring back its normal function? iphone 2G 3.1.2.. pls help what to do and what jailbreak tool should i use since blackra1n cant resolve or bring back my iphone 2G 3.1.2 anymore after restore it into itunes 9.0.

    • mklovn

      u might wanna look under unbricking an iphone on youtube or trying itunes and blackra1n on another computer

  • RichE

    Hi Sam,

    My 2g iphone is on 3.1.2 firmware and baseband 04.05.04_G…
    I had the same problem with bootneuter, not unlocking for unofficial carrier so went back temporarily to 3.0 but on seeing Mklovn’s post last night, decided to have one more attempt and it worked a treat..
    Just Install Openshh from Cydia and you need open source on your PC. I use winscp (windows secure copy). With this you should be able to shh into the iphone and delete the Lockdown folder. Save a copy to somewhere, just in case.
    Once done reboot phone and check unofficial sim, you can then restore backup from itunes and hey presto.
    The process is so simple…
    Respect to Mklovn here for his perseverance in finding a solution for the issue and letting us all know about it… That old Nokia is back in the drawer.

    Cheers Fella

  • mynk

    sir i had some confusion,
    i updated with firmware 3.1.2 easily..
    and jail broken successfully..
    since i m using an unofficial sim to it must b locked but,,i think its not..
    coz all the icons i see there and i can easily make call and recive it..
    so whts to do sir..
    should i download bootneuter, whats tha use of this bootneuter..
    sir i will b very gr8full to u for ur help..

    • mklovn

      bootneuter is so you can use unofficial sim cards so i dont think you need to install bootneuter if all the icons are there and you can make calls.

  • Daniel

    Everytime i download a ISPW or restore file the file always come in like 7 files and about 3 of them are .dmg files and the rest are kernel or folders or .fseventsd and a 1.8 kb restore quick time file

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Daniel, try to download the IPSW file using Firefox. It can download the firmware file properly.

  • Daniel

    i just tried restoring and i got error code (23)

    • mklovn

      if you wanna go that route. keep looking around for the right ipsw file(i say that because i had the same problem)with the right ipsw file there no unzipping needed, its just one file with a white box and something blue on the box. for what its worth, i would seriously recomend restoring with itune’s normal restore proccess and follow the instruccion at the top of the page on jailbreaking with blackra1n and using bootneuter.

  • MK

    Hi Simon:

    Thanks for the help and hats off for this simple process.

    I went through the steps and successfully upgraded my 2G (with 3.0 already jailbroken and unlocked) to 3.1.2 using blackrain. I didn’t encounter any problems and it hardly took 2-3 mins.

    One small tip to bloggers: If your iphone (2G) is already unlocked, then you don’t have to continue after step 10.

    -MK.

    • Michael

      That is good news!
      let me clarify that you upgraded your 2G ,3.0 OS that already jailebraked and unlocked that you use it with other sim cards such Tmoble just by upgrading to 3.1.2 through blackra1n file that is listed above :

      Upgrade your iPhone to OS 3.1.2
      1. Download iPhone OS 3.1.2 firmware from here ( iphone1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.zIP )

      Thanks

    • mblack

      Absolutely correct in that statement:

      “One small tip to bloggers: If your iphone (2G) is already unlocked, then you don’t have to continue after step 10.”

      I have been doing the unlock game since I got my original iPhone, & this method by far has been the easiest

  • sammy

    If I have an original 2g iphone & I’m with att….can I just update to 3.1.2 & then jailbreak it just like I did with my 3gs? if so that would rock because it works great on my 3gs….let me know…thnx in advance!!!

  • David Osorio

    Hi I live in Mexico, and i unlocked and jailbreaked without ever having to install cythia, good luck to everyone

  • DeLvisTaN

    Yess success!! it works.. thank u so much…

  • Manu

    Hi all!
    Exciting stuff!!! Went thru it all and it all worked absolutely fine….ish!
    Got to the Bootneuter step and it worked but on reboot, it is still not accepting my UK Three network sim card on my iphone 8g. I have also tried the method of the removing the lockdown folder, that made it worst and it said my phone was locked. Thanksfully i had a back up so i restored it and i can now get access to the phone again. I dont know if there is an issue with this, but the phone was originally on a french Orange contract.

    I now have: ‘Searching…’ at the top left corner when i put my 3 sim card.

    Details: iphone 8g with a silver back
    Version: 3.1.2 (7D11)
    Carrier: Orange France 5.0
    Model: MB346F
    Network: Not available

    HEEEELLLLLPPPPP
    I have been trying to make this work for 20 days now…i am on the the edge!
    Thanks
    Manu

    • rasterico

      3 network is the only carrier of the british networks that is not compatible with any of the unlock procedures, When I originally bought mine (already jailbroken and unlocked) I was told that 3 network would not work with the iphone under any circumstances, this was 2 years ago) as far as im aware this is still the case. Your only option is to switch to another network if you wish to continue using your iphone. (you may want to research this before taking my word for it as things may have changed with all the latest unlocking tools but as im on vodafone I have no reason to keep abreast of the situation).

      • Sean

        Can confirm that 3 network is still a problem for unlock, gives invalid sim, even after lockdown delete. Vodafone works fine. note: 3 sim was ok, tested and it worked in my other phone. (2G – 3.1.2 7D11)(Modem firmware 04.05.04_G)

  • Tommo

    Simon
    I’ve followed all your instructions to the letter downloading firmware 3.1.2 on baseband 04.05.04g and iTunes 9.0.02.
    I’ve downloaded blackrain, cydia and bootneuter all successfully.
    I’ve had all my actions checked and verified by a computer wizz kid but my 2g iPhone still remains locked.
    I’m at my wits end and at 60 years old my wits unfortunately are conspicuous by their absense.
    Your help would be appreciated.
    If you can help, please converse in user friendly language.
    Tommo

    • kalmychkov

      I have 2g iphone with 3.1.2 firmware with 4.5.4 baseband. I had no luck unlocking my phone with blackrain and bootneuter. Nobody could even respond on my questionn or help me.
      Thats what you have to do:
      1. Downgrade your firmware to 3.0,
      2.download redsnow and 2 bootneuters
      Run redsnow and follow instructions on the screen.
      In less than 10 mins I got my tmobile sim card working.
      watch this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wByBC4Uc10Y
      it helped me a lot and good luck everyone!

    • mklovn

      do u have a 2g or 3g?

  • Michael

    how can you downgrade from 3.1.2 to 3.0 firmware on 2G phone? using PC computer .

  • Yura

    I have iPhone 2g with firmware 3.1.2 and baseband 04.05.04. I updated firmware though iTunes but baseband is still 04.05.04. Is anybody had luck unlocking 3.1.2 firmware iPhone 2g with 04.05.04 baseband software. Bootneuter screen gets stuck on determing current settings window and tmobile sim doesnt work. I looked through the posts but didn’t find anything. Please help me anyone. I cant wait to put my t mobile sim into iPhone.

    • mklovn

      remove the lockdown folder

      • kalmychkov

        I downgraded to 3.0 firmware and unlocked with redsnow:) works like a charm now

        • Michael

          what are the steps you did to down grade G2 from 3.1.2 to 3.0 ?

          Thank you

          • kalmychkov

            I downloaded a 3.0 firmware from http://659ef965.thesefiles.com (be careful and choose a right one, you need 3.0/7A341) when you download it to your computer it should be a *.ispw file. Connect your ipod and start itunes. Very careful now. PRESS and HOLD SHIFT button and click restore button on iTunes, window will pop up asking what file u want to open, point it to the firmware file you downloaded. your iphone will restore to 3.0 firmware and then you can watch a video and unlock your Iphone 2g.
            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wByBC4Uc10Y

          • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

            Michael,

            Why do you need to downgrade? To downgrade, you can follow this guide and use redsn0w to jailbreak your iPhone again.

            • Michael

              Hi Simon
              It look like people are havong hard time unlocking 3.1.2 OS , for G2 and G3 and GS? and may be it is easier to downgrade to 3.0 ?then unlock the phone .
              I would rather not go back to 3.0 . any suggestion.
              thank you

              • kalmychkov

                I think if you have problems unlocking it on 3.1.2 and you u go back to 3.0 and unlock it and then updtae to 3.1.2 again it will be already unlocked I believe. All you have to do is jailbrake it with black rain

            • Michael

              Hi Simon
              I was able to JB and unlock ,2G by downgrading from 3.1.2 to 3.0 with out any problems. every thing working well .I used the guide you provided above.
              Now I am woundring if I upgrade back to 3.1.2 what will be the best way to do it without loosing my my unlock.
              Thanks again

              • kalmychkov

                I would say just run 3.1.2 update from itunes. Iphone should stay unlocked but not jailbroken. So you would have to run blackrain on it after update. Follow up all the steps for blackrain but dont run boot neuter. If it doesn’t work You can always downgrade to 3.0 firmware:)

              • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

                @kalmychkov, thanks for your suggestion and support!

                @Michael,

                From my experience, if you have unlocked iPhone 2G, you can just use blackra1n to jailbreak it. You won’t lose the unlock after blackra1n jailbreak. No need to use bootneuter after that. Tom John (see above comment) shared the same experience as mine.

  • Spaceman

    The best program out there… took no time at all (using iphone purchased from the US using in New zealand)

  • Will Cope

    I jailbroke my 3GS and now YouTube doesn’t work. I can use MxTube, but it’s not the same. Is there a way to get YouTube working again?

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Will, you can take a look at this post for the resolution.

  • kalmychkov

    Hi Simon. I tried to unlock my iphone 2g with cydia and bootneuter. But no luck so far. boot neuter flashes ok but still wouldn’t take tmobile sim card.when I run Boot neuter again its screen gets stuck on “determening current settings” My baseband is 4.5.4 and firmware 3.1.2. Any suugestions???

    • Michael

      I was able to get out of “determening current settings” by repeating bootnuter and apply 4.9 ,neuter, unlock ,and then hit flash , it will take few minutes to complete .
      but even so the phone stll unlock and that whay I downgraded to 3.0 version then JB and unlock and now the phone is working well .
      thanks for your feedback.

  • Manu

    Hi Simon,
    Is that true that the 3 Network Sim card will NOT work on the iphone?
    Thanks
    manu

  • kalmychkov

    I have 2g iphone with 3.1.2 firmware with 4.5.4 baseband. I had no luck unlocking my phone with blackrain and bootneuter. Nobody could even respond on my questionn or help me.
    Thats what you have to do:
    1. Downgrade your firmware to 3.0,
    2.download redsnow and 2 bootneuters
    Run redsnow and follow instructions on the screen.
    In less than 10 mins I got my tmobile sim card working.
    watch this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wByBC4Uc10Y
    it helped me a lot and good luck everyone!

  • Michael

    Could you please tell me that during the process of JB and unlocking , when do you suppose to insert the unoffical sim card in the phone ?

  • Michael

    something fun , I was able to connect my lap top to internet using My I phone and Addition’s iPhoneModem application from cydia as modem
    Make sure when you need to go back to your regular internet or wireless connection that you need to reset internet connection through tools to Auto detect and disable proxey connection.

  • Nova

    As with nyat and NubianJ I recieved the same error.
    I am downloading blackra1n from blackra1n.com.
    I am running a Windows XP. I download the Windows version of blackra1n on blackra1n.com. When I try to open it I get a:
    “blackra1n.exe – Entry Point Not Found
    The procedure entry point sqlite3_prepare_v2 could not be located in the dynamic link library SQLite3.dll.”
    Error

    Please help.

  • alex toronto

    it works very well.. thanks you very much! AT.

  • kj

    simon
    right now i have a iphone unlock and jb and the version is 1.1.3 is there anyway to update to 3.1.2 but still unlcok and jb? plz i really need sum help

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @kj, just follow the procedures described in this article to upgrade to iPhone OS 3.1.2.

  • guyratlee

    OK. I have an unlocked iphone 2g right now. thanks for this. But my itunes apps doesn’t work anymore :( Please help me guys.

    • Michael

      The apps should works , try to connect apps through WIFI? try to restart Iphone ? try delete and re install again?good luck

  • Glenn

    My iPhone 3GS wont recieve txts after jailbreak, anyone advise?

  • Michael

    is there a way to sync i phone with I tune after JB and unlock !

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Michael, even after jailbreak, you can still sync your iPhone via iTunes.

  • guyratlee

    Re-install everything 4 times :( My apps doesn’t work. i spend lots of bucks to them :/ games everything. there must be a solution.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1019139657 Allib Oofat

    Heyyyyy
    I was so not feeling good about this updating thing until i saw post 118 ….
    thank you very much, I got it up and running again. mine is 2g and i accidently updated it to 3.1.2 and then tried to jailbreak and then unlock via bootneuter. However, I had to downgrade to 3.0, then i used redsnow and voilaaaaaaaaaa…………..its alive again!!!! thougth i thought there still is some problem because it took longer than usual to sync with itunes, but it was just a time delay thats all, i got it synced, i have all my info back and it works on my local carrier perfectly well……… wifi, edge all restored……….thanks again kalmychkov, u r a saviour :) ))
    if there’s anything on 3.1.2 to be used with 4.5.4, pls post, i have 4.5.4 and thats what busted the earlier options of having 3.1.2 and bootneuter…….
    cheers

    • kalmychkov

      no problem. I glad this post helped you out. I was in the same situation with 3.1.2 update. I restored my ipod and used a blackra1n over and over again and still wouldn’t unlock. Phone was jailbroken not not unlocked. Which was the whole point of buying iphone is it to use with tmobile. Nobody knew how to help me. I spent so much time with that thing but I noticed after reading reviews about unlocking 3.0 firmware that nobody had problems with that. So there you go:) I also saw people say you can update it to 3.1.2 again and it will stay unlocked. Jailbreak will go away but the phone will be unlocked. In the worst case you already know how to downgrade it to 3.0 version:)

      • Michael

        Thanks Kalmychko
        can you apply the same for 3GS phone( downgrading to 3.0 unlock then upgrading to 3.1.2) or this only work for 2G phone?
        what are the best advantages of 3.1.2 over 3.0 ?

  • special k

    I have had several problems jailbreaking 3.1.2 on iphone 2g but I finally got it resolved and I hope this helps others.

    Initially, using blackra1n my iphone would not reboot and I didn’t get the blackra1n logo. All I was getting was a blank screen. For all of you having this problem, it may be due to two things. The first computer I was using didn’t have USB 2.0 so that may be one issue and it was also running on Windows XP. The second computer I used on which it DID WORK had USB 2.0 and was running on Vista.

    Also for MMS on iphone 2g 3.1.2, I installed nativeMMS and rebooted my ipihone. This puts a little camera in the message window when you text. I didn’t have cellular data network option under network settings so I didn’t have to tweak anything and it worked. I was previously using an APN disabler app because I don’t have a data plan and I didn’t want to get raped with data fees. I had to remove this app before the MMS worked.

  • apache

    I am an iphone 2G user. I previously had 2.2.1 firmware, after which i upgraded to 3.0, which i regret to this day because my wifi never worked after that. I tried downgrading it to 2.2.1 but now I am left with an ‘ibrick’ in recovery mode. I cannot restore it to any firmware, neither 2.2.1 nor 3.0. All I face with is the invincible ERROR 20 or ERROR 13, I’ve tried restoring on a dozen different computers but in vain.
    Now I’ve decided to upgrade to 3.1.2 hoping that it would fix my wifi issue. What if the wifi still doesn’ work? What if i am not able to unlock? Is there any other way to unlock besides using wifi, like how quickpwn used to do it?
    I’d be so so so grateful if someone helps me out, I feel like banging my head against this brick? Why does lord Steve Jobs has to make us go through all this helluva sh*t…

  • Astorian

    I am breaking a 2G for someone else who accepted The Jobs’s 3.1.2 update before consulting the jailbreaker (me). This phone was originally quickpwned, and had modem firmware 04.05.04_G. It took 3 cycles, but it looks like blackra1n worked. George Hotz is the man!

  • Mari

    Hey, I’ve tried updating the software to the 3.1.2 version from iTunes but that didn’t work so I tried it the way it’s written above and a dialog comes up saying that the firmware isn’t compatible…how do I fix that?

    Thanks in advance :)
    M

  • Ahmet

    Hello i did jailbreak my 2G iphone with blackra1n after that i couldn’t connect to internet in wi fi area, phone found the wireless connections but when i try to unlock the simcard i get error messages about internet connection, i did read about the fixing wireless problems but just before i tried to fix it it my brother uninstall the blackrain from the iphone by mistake now i don’t see the blackra1n icon on the phone’s screen. I did re jailbreak with blackra1n phone is jailbreak but still no way i can not see the icon even i re do it many times so i can not unlock phone to use with my sim card. is there any solution for this matter. Thank you very much for help in advance :)

  • Joe

    Freaking amazing! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

  • Charlie

    Simon Ng November 6, 2009 at 1:46 am
    @RichE, what settings do you use for bootneuter? Make sure you select bootloader version 4.6, turn ON “neuter”, turn OFF “Fakeblank” and turn ON “unlock”. Try again and see if this works for you.

    REPLY
    16Sarav November 6, 2009 at 5:21 am
    Simon, ur guide was very good, the complete jailbreak and unlock went very smooth… but the problem am facing is with bootneuter. Iam using 2G iPhone. As u suggested i did flash with settings bootloader version 4.6, turn ON “neuter”, turn OFF “Fakeblank” and turn ON “unlock”…. it did all the flash work.
    But got stuck with the screen “Please wait.. Determining current settings…”
    What should i do now? Please help me asap.
    Thanks in advance

    I tried this and didn’t work for me still telling me different sim card and taking me back to itunes. What else can i do to make it read my sims card.

  • apache

    Dear Geohot, Can you please find a way to unlock iPhone 2G 3.1.2, without having to depend on the Wifi? Any software unlock like quickpwn or the likes?
    Please help me out. I have no hope of getting back my Wifi after the woeful 3.0 upgrade.

  • CHARLES

    THIS DIDN’T WORK FOR ME. ALSO WHERE DID ACTIVATE2GMMS ON CYDIA GO. IT NO LONGER EXIST. WHAT HAPPEN TO IT. NEED HELP. I HAVE DOWNGRADED BACK TO 3.0 OS.

    (Simon Ng November 6, 2009 at 1:46 am
    @RichE, what settings do you use for bootneuter? Make sure you select bootloader version 4.6, turn ON “neuter”, turn OFF “Fakeblank” and turn ON “unlock”. Try again and see if this works for you.

    REPLY
    16Sarav November 6, 2009 at 5:21 am
    Simon, ur guide was very good, the complete jailbreak and unlock went very smooth… but the problem am facing is with bootneuter. Iam using 2G iPhone. As u suggested i did flash with settings bootloader version 4.6, turn ON “neuter”, turn OFF “Fakeblank” and turn ON “unlock”…. it did all the flash work.
    But got stuck with the screen “Please wait.. Determining current settings…”
    What should i do now? Please help me asap.
    Thanks in advance)

    DEAR SIMON

    I tried this and didn’t work for me still telling me different sim card and taking me back to itunes. What else can i do to make it read my sims card.

  • por100to

    SOLUCION A LOS PROBLEMAS

    muchachos… para los que estan teniendo problema para desbloquear el iphone 2G 3.1.2 con blackra1n y estan haciendo downgrade lo mejor es restaurar la version del sof. a la 3.0 o 3.0.1 descargada previamente y si no quereis coger lucha entonces descarga luego redsow a la pc y sigue los pasos comunes de desbloqueo. necesitaras buscar los bootloader descargandoloos previamente y podreis tener el iphne funcionando nuevamente. ya estoy cansado de desbloquear todo tipos de iphone menos el 3gs y me dio mucha lucha un 2G con firware 3.1.2 y con estos pasos lo solucione. si no sabe como utilizar el redsnow buscar los pasos en tu bello google…. Espero que le sea de ayuda a alguien… acabo de solucionar uno ahora mismo. Ya veo que tendre que hacer algun dia de estos varios tutoriales.

  • Michael

    I was able to down grade my 2 G phone from 3.2.1 to 3.0 and then JB and unlock my phone successfully , during the process I used my old ATT sim card , when I switched to T moble sim card, I was able to make phone calls , But Unable to connect to internet ?
    I tried to reset internet several times but without success. any advice to solve
    this problem.

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Michael, you need to configure the EDGE setting to connect to the Internet. Go to Settings -> General -> Network -> Cellular Data Network and fill in the APN value. If you do not know the APN value, you can check with T-mobile customer service.

      • Michael

        @Simon
        Thank you ,it did work right away .
        it was very simple Just by typing on the field of APN : wap.viocestream.com , then restart Iphone.
        Thanks again

        • kalmychkov

          I actually had the same problem and after a lil research i found an app which allows you to choose diff. phone companies and add apn info to your phone automatically. You can get it from http://www.unlockit.co.nz

  • Tommo

    Finally managed to unlock my 2g phone again using redsnow and bootneuters 39 and 46.
    Blackrain did not work for me.
    My problem is that when I send a text message the reply is returned on a new screen.
    It had previously ben returned to the screen that sent the message.
    Can this problem be corrected.
    Has anyone else been tormented by this problem.
    Help would be appreciated.

  • tarik981

    ovo stvar radi odlicna je hvala ko god je postavio ovdje i ko je ovako fino objasnio. Mislim da bilo ko moze otkljucati svoj iphon bilo koji. JOs jednom hvala velika

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000254571997 Caltech Bsmc

    I just upgraded my 2g phone using these instructions and everything is cool accept Cydia. When I select the icon it tries to launch but jumps back out. I used blackrain to reinstall but it continues to do the same. I had to install Rock to install some apps, but I really need SwirlyMMS which seems to be only available from Cydia. Has anyone had this problem if so PLEASE share your resolution. Thanks.

  • Ugur Arcan

    I did all and it seems to work in terms of the steps. After flashing with BN on both versions 39 and 46 it goes back to the screen that says “determining settings” or something like that and stays there forever. I put in a Tmobile simcard and it only allows emergency calls. i did try many different ways, with itunes, without itunes, with wifi, without wifi i mean all combinations… it’s not working and i need this for the month of december :( (

    any thoughts? thanks.

    • kalmychkov

      I had exactly the same problem so did other guys. Downgrade to 3.0 software and use redsnow to jailbreak and unlock. Worked like a charm for me. Read some of my post above, its enough info where to get firmware and how to do it.

      • Ugur Arcan

        my problem is that it doesnt let me restore. it gives error 23 (or sometimes 1600)

      • Ugur Arcan

        i realized that i posted this before my iphone (possibly) crashed and bricked. its now giving me error 23 which most resources say that its probably a hardware failure. :(

        • kalmychkov

          I HAD 1600 error before, but after a few tries it went away and I was able to load a firmware. I don’t know what to tell you:(

  • Tejas Jadav

    wow, its great,,,,,,,,,,, jailbreaking was never so easy before…
    Thanks buddy

  • ayman

    hi everyone plz i have cydia installed in my iphone 2g 3.1.2 is that mean that my iphne is jailbreak …when connecting iphone with labtop using usb connection and try to open the iphone pc suite to start working the program telling me that ur iphone is not jailbreaked …..plz anyone can help i will be so happy

    • mklovn

      ayman
      my phone did the said same thing about not being jailbroken with diskaid and iphone browser until i installed afc2add from cydia. u might want to try if u havent fixed your problem yet.

  • Danny

    Hi.

    @kalmychkov and anyone else

    I am on Windows with a 2g

    3.1.2(7d11) firmware
    04.05.04_G baseband.
    T-mobile USA
    2g iphone has never been unlocked.

    I did the whole blackra1n and boot neuter and only jailbroken no unlock happened.

    I am following post 120 to download
    the 3.0 .ipsw restore file firmware from http://659ef965.thesefiles.com.

    So I can restore to 3.0 and jailbreak/unlock using redsnow technique for unlock
    (and then maybe upgrade back to 3.1.2 and rejailbreak using blackra1n)

    HERE IS THE PROBLEM/ISSUE:

    I try the shift+restore on itunes
    (I already changed .zip to .ipsw)
    I keep getting the following message
    “The iphone … could not be restored because the firmware is not compatible”

    I am wondering if maybe the download file (3.0 7A341) is ok?
    Maybe I should try to restore to 3.0 in DFU mode(gonna go and give this a shot)?

    I CAN’T RESTORE TO 3.0!

    FUNNY STUPID ME SIDE NOTES:

    I jailbroke before w/ blackra1n and was getting same message
    “The iphone … could not be restored because the firmware is not compatible”
    So I did a normal restore with itunes ( I am t-mobile USA)
    got the following message ( took a shit thinking I had locked myself out of iphone)
    “no sim card installed insert a valid sim with no pin lock to activate iphone”

    But i got through that by rejailbreaking with blackra1n.
    So I need to restore to 3.0 and do the redsnow(ultrasnow?) thing to unlock.

    In summary I have a 3.1.2 jailbroken(blackrain) 2 gen iphone that has never been unlocked.
    I am trying to restore back to 3.0 through itunes shift+restore.
    The 3.0 firmware .ipsw file is not being accepted (I am not in DFU mode).
    So i can’t run the redsnow technique.

    thanks for any help

    its the first iphone I try to jb/unlock….
    I am really happy that blackra1n brought it back from what I thought was a possible lockout =) =)

    thanks again

    -Danny

    • Danny

      Ok I tried to restore to 3.0 firmware by shift+restore through itunes in DFU mode.

      Didn’t work =0 ….which I think is really weird
      (Is there any other way to unlock 3.1.2 ? )

      Now I am pretty stumped….

      thanks for any suggestions…

      -Danny

  • Danny

    I think i was installing the wrong firmaware since
    from http://www.hackint0sh.org/f201/68380.htm

    “You are probably using the wrong ipsw, check the filname and make sure it matches
    iPhone1,1 is for iPhone 2G (original iPhone)
    iPhone1,2 for the iPhone 3G ”

    I was using 1,2 not 1,1….

    gonna give that a try for the restore…

    • Ugur Arcan

      i dont get the 1,1 and 1,2 thing… there is only 1 3.0 option and that also tells me not compatible.

    • Ugur Arcan

      nevermind… got it but still giving me that error tho.

    • Ugur Arcan

      update: ok that error is gone so i restored 3.0!! but my error 23 continues :( so restoration incomplete….

  • Danny

    Ok so I am unlocked and jailbroken on 3.0…. =)

    like most people lol….

    now …if I update to 3.1.2 and jb w/ blackra1nb

    will i lose my unlock ? will my baseband be changed ( i think that might cause unlock to change)?

    SHOULD I TAKE THE 3.1.2 DIVE?

    thanks again

  • Danny

    OK I TOOk THE DIVE AND IT wORKED!!!!

    =) =) =) =)

    couple of things I found on this site
    http://www.redmondpie.com/jailbreak-unlock-iphone-2g-3.1.2-firmware-with-blackra1n-rc3-9140086/

    that helped …look for post by Maddy done on 12/05/09

    1)You shouldn’t have SIM card in phone …might make a difference might not
    2)Before installing Boot Neuter turn autolock to never
    3) if your wi-fi isn’t highlighted (you can’t activate it!) go to
    General>Settings>Reset and “Rreset Network Settings”. Then retsart wi-fi button should become active.

    Yeah that is pretty much it.

    I AM JB/Unlocked on 2g with firmware 3.1.2 and baseband 04.05.04_g!!!!!!

    Questions whats the differnce between 3.0 and 3.1.2?

    I don’t see the MMS features…I probably have to contact T-mobile for the values…

    well its been great hope that helps someone…

    THANKS to everyone (especially kalmychkov and Simon)

    • kalmychkov

      I never tried to update to 3.1.2. I didn’t want to get stuck on boot neuter “determining current settings” screen. Did you just upgraded to 3.1.2 through itunes or it was a custom firmware? Did you have to run bootneuter again or it was unlocked? Thanks

  • kalmychkov

    I never tried to update to 3.1.2. I didn’t want to get stuck on boot neuter “determining current settings” screen. Did you just upgraded to 3.1.2 through itunes or it was a custom firmware? Did you have to run bootneuter again or it was unlocked? Thanks

  • Danny

    I was at 3.1.2 when I bought the phone yesterday…I used iTunes regular update to get to 3.1.2 after doing the restore to 3.0 from post 120.

    I used boot neuter but I should have tried without boot to verify that the unlock says in place maybe you don’t have to use it?

    I followed the 3 tips mentioned in my previous post that maddy did in the Redmond pie forum

    So I did run boot neuter again
    and I just updated using iTunes not a custom firmware (which idon’t exactly know what that is lol…guess it’s when youtweek thecode)

  • Danny

    @Adam

    I would say restore to 3.0 and unlock/jb with redsn0w.

    Then run the process described here.

    That worked on 2g

    Maybe pay attention to the 3 tips i mentioned in some of my post above…

    Could you check if it’s unlocked without boot neuter after doing the 3.0 restore, redsn0w, 3.1.2 update iTunes and blackra1n

    THat worked for my 2g!

  • http://www.operacionhormiga.com cuitla

    muchas gracias fue super facil y rapido, geohot es el puto amo del universo, XD

  • mklovn

    regarding 2g iphone that cant be unlocked after using bootnueter (same procedure as before but written better)
    1- install afc2add from Cydia.
    2- Reboot iPhone
    3- Download and run DiskAid on your computer: http://www.digidna.net/diskaid/download.php
    4- In DiskAid, click on the bottom left and select “root”. Then on the folders go to: private –> var –> root –> library. There you will find a folder named “Lockdown”. Copy this folder to your computer to back it up in case things don’t work out.
    5- Then click on “Delete from device”.
    6- Restart your iPhone.
    hope that helps.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1019139657 Allib Oofat

    @kalmychkov;
    hi there, man i upgraded and then downgraded to 3.0 coz i have base band 4.5.4, and i posted the story some time back (post #148), its only now that the wifi is giving me some trouble, it doesnt connect mostly, if it does connect then it doesnt show the connection icon on the top left corner adjacent to the carrier symbol, if finally it does manage to show the wifi symbol next to the carrier symbol, still it doesnt browse …….. i have forgotten how to configure wifi on iphone, need help!

    • kalmychkov

      click on settings/general/reset/reset network settings. Hopefully it will help you:)

  • shyboy

    hi i m using 2g and on 3.0 with baseband 04.05.04 unlocked with redsnow.

    plz tell i dont have wifi connection so how i can use cydia n download those bootloader files coz till this step, i even cant use gprs as phone is locked.

    Is it true dat allready unlocked 3.0 can remain unlocked when updated with 3.1.2 fw so no use to load those bootloader files

    also i have heard dat updating directly with itunes can result into forever locked iphone as apple trys to stop jailbreaking n unlocking thing,
    is it true. So custom fw can help us.

    Plz clarify all these coz making me more confuse.
    N plz give a solution for those who allready on 1) 3.0 unlocked with redsnow remain unlocked when shift restore with ur given 3.1.2 fw provided here
    2) dose not have wifi connection
    plzzzzzzz help.

    • kalmychkov

      Read post 176 and few post below:) it might help you. Also if your wi-fi isn’t highlighted (you can’t activate it!) go toGeneral>Settings>Reset and “Rreset Network Settings”. Then retsart wi-fi button should become active.

  • shyboy

    Hi kalmychkov actully i m trying to say i dont have wifi connection at home n plz anyother option left for those who dont have wifi connection

    • kalmychkov

      If your phone is unlocked on 3.0 with redsnow you’re able to use your gprs dude.

  • shyboy

    Hi kalmychkov
    u mean to say that by the time when i restore
    with 3.1.2 fw as now on (3.0 unlocked) , it remain
    unlocked

    • kalmychkov

      I don’t know what to tell you. Danny from post 183 still used bootneuter. Try to find custom modified 3.1.2 software. It should unlock and jb your phone automatically:) If mot you can always back up ur iphone before update and if something goes wrong you can restore it later

  • kalmychkov

    OK guys, I have one more useful post for you!!! I updated my unlocked iPhone from 3.0 to 3.1.2 and for all of you who wanted to know – IT DOESN’T STAY UNLOCKED OR JAILBROKEN!!! It’s really weird what it does actually: you are able to make calls with different than ATT sim card in emergency mode but that’s it!!! I already jailbroke it with blackra1n and now I will try to unlock it with bootneuter. I will keep you posted guys

    • kalmychkov

      OK. Back to beginning, I got stuck on bootneuters “determining current settings” again. Time to go back to 3.0 firmware again. That sucks, what a waste of my time:) So for those who have a question yet. NO YOUR PHONE DOESN’T stay unlocked after 3.1.2 update!!!

      • kalmychkov

        Nothing worked for me. Removing lockdown folder with diskaid didn’t work either. I’m back on 3.0 firmware and unlocked with redsnow:)

  • jay

    Hey i have tried this
    but its still stuck at the part where it jailbreaks but it doesnt let me onto the home screen of the iphone and stays at the slider wher it says u have to insert a sim card and stuff and then i can onlny make emergency calls
    IVE BEEN STUCK ON IT FOR THE PAST FEW HOURS :( :( :(
    HELPPPPPPPPPPPP

  • Samrat

    Done with no problem.
    iPhone 2G unlocked with 3.1.2 firmware.
    Thank You blackrain

  • Danny

    I jailbroke/unlocked my gf 2g iphone with 3.1.2

    THIS IS WEIRD!

    she says she can not call using her favorites…

    I have not seen her to check out her phone.
    But maybe you get some glitches with 3.1.2?

    Either way we are on T-mobile USA.

    There data support customer service reps are THE BEST!.

    One of them said that for a 2g iphone updating to 3.1.2 isn’t that great.

    The only thing you sort of might get is a little quicker web browsing.

    • Danny

      I checked her phone her favorites and contacts work fine!

  • shuy

    hey simon:
    i did every step and at the end i didnt get signal and trying installing cydia asked me 3 options and after that i didnt find the bootneuter, now i unstalled the cydia and in the blackrain try again and dont let me installer it….. what i should do???

  • Gabriel

    hi guys!
    i just followed the guide but my phone works with unofficial sim also without the bootloader! dunno why but works!
    byee
    and good job!

  • jay

    what firmware VERSION DO I USEE to jailbreak it with

    • kalmychkov

      If you would take sometime and actually read the post all the way through you will find out probably. This works for iPhone 2g running on 3.1.2 firmware!!!

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @jay, use firmware 3.1.2. The term “Firmware” and “iPhone OS” refer to the same thing.

  • LeXXie

    I have a 2G that I upgraded to 3.1.2 just to experiment with. I want to unlock it so I can use my GoPhone sim and have installed bootneuter. Like others, it freezes up on determining settings so I reboot the phone. Then it tells me that me settings already match so there is nothing to do. My phone remains locked and I can’t ever get bootneuter to do anything no matter how many times I reboot.

    I’ve been stuck either using 3.0 or 2.2.1 because those are the versions that I can actually unlock. Yes I’ve read the thread.

    • LeXXie

      I should add that I’ve also used the custom firmware but then push notifications don’t work.

  • LeXXie

    Fixed! I deleted the lockdown folder in my phone as mentioned above!

  • jay

    hey guys im still stuck at the part where its not letting me into the srpingboard and im stuck at the part wher i can ONLY SLIDE to make an emergency call, ITS NOT LETTING ME IN,EVN THO I JAILBROKE IT :(
    HELPPP

  • john

    i never do this b 4 so i guess i’m new at this. Is cydia and bootneuter already in the iphone or should i download it from some where? (i have iphone 2g).

  • Ghost

    Hello.
    I’ve just cracked my iPhone 2G with blackra1n to version 3.1.2, and am about to install bootneuter.
    The process is fast and smooth, no problems at all. :)
    However, I have a question. If I want to sync all my music, photos, contacts, etc. again, which option do I click in iTunes?

    *Set up as new iPhone.
    or
    *Restore from the backup of: iPhone

    Thanks!

    • kalmychkov

      you want to click restore from the backup. Set up as new iPhone wouldn’t transfer any of your stuff. Good luck

      • kita

        Are you sure about this? I want to restore my old settings, too, but I’m afraid of getting locked out of my phone (again.) I didn’t unlock it; I had it done at a local wireless store and they told me not to update or restore but that I CAN get my old contacts, etc. Are you sure this will work? (iphone 3GS)

    • kita

      How did this work for you? I want to restore my old settings, too, but I’m afraid of getting locked out of my phone (again.) I didn’t unlock it; I had it done at a local wireless store and they told me not to update or restore but that I CAN get my old contacts, etc. Did restoring from the old phone work or did you have complications? (iphone 3GS)

  • MizzLaNae

    This was the BEST jailbreak thus far, PLUS it was free. I am donating now!
    Thanks so much!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1558039140 Ron Garcia

    sIMON

    So I cannot unlock my Iphone blackrain will not work. I did to my phone a few months ago and now I got another Iphone and it will not restore help!!!

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Ron Garcia, are you using iPhone 2G or 3G/3GS?

      • ron

        Simon

        I am using iphone 2G and for some reason I keep getting the error 13 from i tunes telling me it cannot be restored I have dowloaded the new software but nothing please tell me this can be fixed:(

  • Tommo

    Tommo to Kalmychkov
    I used the info you provided in your letter of 21 November 2009 to unlock my 1st generation iphone, and I can’t thank you sufficiently for your help. You’re an absolute star.
    My iphone is first generation which I misguidely upgraded from 1.1.4 to 3.1.2 then on your advice downgraded to 3.0
    I had to resolve a problem after unlocking with the “Notes” facility which I corrected by deleting some files but my “Bluetooth” facility still refuses to work.
    The “Bluetooth” address displays in the “Settings / About section.
    The “Bluetooth” icon appears at the top of the screen.
    The devise to be paired is displayed on the iphone screen but the iphone refuses to connect fully.
    The small rortating search wheel keeps spinning endlessly without achieving
    contact.
    I’ve tried numerous recommended ideas from various blog/info sites in a attempt to resolve the problem without success.
    Is my only alternative downgrading back to 1.1.4 and downgrading iTunes from 9.0 to 7.2 with an enormous loss of specification?
    You are my last hope.
    Have you had experience of this problem before?
    Your advice would be appreciated.

  • Phone2g

    Thanks Simon for posting this guide. I would like to add that…..i was previously on iphone2g version 2.0 and updated it to version 3.1.2 using your guide. But i did not go through the last step i.e. bootneuter thing. What i did was removed my unofficial sim card from phone and then used your guide from step one to clicking on make it rain. once the message came up that phone has been jailbreak and it rebooted i inserted the unofficial sim card and it worked like a charm. i had no issues with wifi but only with youtube. fixed youtube with installing push fix from cydia.

  • Marcus

    thanks great walkthrough :)

  • DANA Simona

    I have 2G with 3.1.2 version 04.05.04_G baseband I followed the steps mentioned before again and again (blackra1n and bootneuter) no service with my ATT please help me if you have something.

  • siava

    Thanks everything worked perfect ;) Form Russia …

  • Tommo

    Tommo to Kalmychkov
    I tried your solution but was initially unsuccessful.
    I tried your idea again but this time I decided to turn my “Firewall” off during the download period and unbelievably the Bluetooth finally made connection.
    My P.C. operating system is Windows Vista and my Firewall is Norton 360
    I know you’ll understand how good it makes me feel to have resolved the problem but I could not have accomplished the connection without your incredible expertise and support.
    Thanks again for your assistance and have a great Xmas and New Year.
    I intend to now my phone is fully operational.

  • John V

    I need help!!!
    i did everything i jailbroke it and unlocked but when i out my sim card in it just says searching… in the top right corner. PLEASE HELP!

  • ahkong

    I’ve just upgraded my iphone 2G from 1.1.4 to 3.1.2 and the modem firmware is 04.05.04_G

    I’m able to jailbreak the 2G ver 3.1.2 and loaded bootneuter 2.1 in order to unlock the phone.
    I’ve also set the version to 4.6, Neuter=ON, FakeBlank=off, Unlock=ON.
    But the phone still not working after everything was installed successfully.

    Am i missing anything here?

    Appreciate your guys help.

  • Lynne H

    Hi there,
    Tried to jailbreak iphone 2G – followed all the steps but now I cant get ANY internet connection!!! Can you help please – I have no idea what to do!!

    Should I just restore my iphone settings on itunes???

    Thanks
    Lyn

  • Brad

    Does this process also unlock? I am using a Tmobile (US) and I am wanting to update to the newest firmware. If I follow these steps will it also be unlocked?

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Brad,

      Yes. As the title suggests, this post also guides you through the unlock process. But are you using iPhone 2G or 3G(s)? If you’re using iPhone 3G, you need to check out this guide.

  • Tommo

    Tommo to Ahkong
    I had exactly the same problem.
    I resolved the problem by downgrading the firmware to 3.0 then upgrading back to 3.1.2.
    Good luck.

  • JOn

    I just restore it with the custom firmware, and used blackra1n and everything is fine now…i got wifi, and it’s actually unlocked by itself. ONE ISSSUE THOUGH, I CANT SEEM TO FIND THE BLACKRA1N ICON ON MY PHONE SO I CAN INSTALL CYDIA!! T-T does anyone have any solution to this? I tried running blackrain again for teetering but still nothing.

  • JOn

    problem fixed…just had to restore again and run blackrain again..thx guys^^

  • SALEHEEN

    I upgraded my iphone 2G from 1.1.1 to 3.1.2.BASEBAND IS 04.05.04_G. main problem is that the bootneuter is not working :( .. everything were going smoothly b4 it and finally all went in vain! Plz suggest me what can I do now

    Is there any other way to unlock…Plz let me know

  • JOn

    SALEHEEN: if you previously have ur phone unlocked already, u dont really need to run the bootneuter anymore…just after blackrain it should be jailbreaked and unlocked and ready to use. Try redo everythinng over again and see how it goes.

  • david

    i make the jailblake y put the blackrain and when i intall the bootneauter my phone dosent work just apear the aple logo thas it please help!!!!!!

  • chris

    hi everyone.. i went through the update as described above and everhything was ok.
    but i have no signal at all!! i tried installing bootneuter but nothing.
    then i uninstalled bootneuter and i removed the lock down file with ssh but still nothing! no signal! im using a 2g phone.
    please help me

    • kalmychkov

      I had exactly the same problem. I was on 3.0 firmware though, I had no signal no no operators to choose from. You have to restore your iPhone trough iTunes and then unlock and jailbreak it again. Put in in DFU mode and then restore to factory condition, after that use custom firmware.That will jailbreak and unlock your phone automatically with 3.1.2 firmware. That worked for me and I got signal back. Make Sure to turn off firewall!!! Good luck

      http://www.iphoneheat.com/2009/10/download-iphone-os-3-1-2-custom-firmware-ipsw-files-for-iphone-3gs-3g-2g/

  • steph

    hi.

    i tried jailbreaking my 2g that had already been updated with 3.1.2 through itunes and has never been jailbroken or unlocked and encountered the same problem that others have where blackra1n gets stuck in the entering recovery mode and the iphone displays the usb-itunes image. i tried your suggestion of closing itunes and stopping and disabling the ipod service before running the blackra1n software but the blackra1n software and my iphone got stuck in the same pattern again.

    any suggestions? thanks so much!!!

    • kalmychkov

      Ur phone stuck in recovery mode. You need to restore it with iTunes.
      DFU mode/restore is the only way.
      INSTRUCTIONS
      Step 1. Turn off iPhone

      Step 2. Hold down the power and home button.

      Step 3. When you see the Apple logo, release the power button but continue holding the home button down.

      Step 4. Open iTunes and wait for it to tell you that it’s in restore mode.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=501179316 Taj Nanda

    thanks to everyone:)
    I fallowed each and every step. Now what i am facing is I can recieve calls. And it says different SIM and i can only make emergency calls . BUT GUESS WATT i can make calls.
    BUt i cannot slide to unlock and see my apps?
    What do u guys suggest??????
    I have 3.1.2 version 2G and I have boot neuter settings to what it says up there!
    please help
    thanks in advance!

    • Yuranium

      read posts 255 and 256, that should fix ur problems

  • Yas

    upgraded jail broke and unlocked…iphone 2g 1.1.4 …thanx a lot !!! worked like charm

  • Daithi

    Top class!! Previously jailbroken phone and everything ran smooth!!

  • John V

    this worked great but is there a way to uninstall it and make the iphone locked again?

    • Yuranium

      Restore it to factory condition through iTunes

  • Heather

    Okay, I just downloaded the blackra1n to my iPhone 2g, and it worked, but alot of my apps are gone now–Email, Safari, Ipod, Phone, Contacts, etc…..I tried resyncing all of my apps, but these did not come back….PLEASE help me!!!!!!

  • christos

    i successfully upgraded! but after installing some apps via itunes, cydia stopped working! it just crashes!! what can i do??? notes also is not working! i cant write a note!! plz help me!!

    • Yuranium

      Turn off your firewall, restore ur iPhone with custom firmware, that should work and will do all unlocking for you. Read post 256, I included very detailed instruction how to do it. Good luck

  • dana

    i have followed instructions iphone world and this site as well. I used Cydia Bootneuter and all seemed to be fine. I have now inserted my tmobil sim and the phone showes it in the upper left (with bars!!!) but it says different sim detected and wants to connect to itunes or allow me to make emergency calls only. Now what?

    • Yuranium

      I had the same problem. You have to restore your iPhone trough iTunes and then unlock and jailbreak it again. Put in in DFU mode after that use custom firmware.That will jailbreak and unlock your phone automatically with 3.1.2 firmware. That worked for me and I got signal back. Make Sure to turn off firewall!!! Good luck

      http://www.iphoneheat.com/2009/10/download-iphone-os-3-1-2-custom-firmware-ipsw-files-for-iphone-3gs-3g-2g/

      • dana

        I do not know what DFU mode is or how to do that

        • Yuranium

          How to Install Custom Firmware:

          1. Download the custom firmware (IPSW) (all parts) for your device from links above.
          2. Join the splitted custom IPSW file by unpacking them:
          3. Put iPhone in recovery mode. (Step 1. Turn off iPhone

          Step 2. Hold down the power and home button.

          Step 3. When you see the Apple logo, release the power button but continue holding the home button down.

          Step 4. Open iTunes and wait for it to tell you that it’s in restore mode)

          4. Press the Shift button for Windows or ALT for Mac and click restore and used the custom ipsw.
          5. It will start restoring your iPhone which may take 10mins and will jailbreak iPhone. (iPhone 2G users are done here >Jailbreak+Unlock<. enjoy OS 3.1.2.)

          • dana

            ok..you are helping traminiously! however I have still yet one more question. This is g2 phone and it was an att phone first..so do I need the ACTIVATED or NOT ACTIVATED files?

            • Yuranium

              Activated if you want to get ur phone unlocked and make sure you download right firmware:)

          • dana

            I want to put my tmobil sim in instead

            • dana

              ok good,
              I have been getting right firmware..

  • dana

    so if this still doesnt work can you recommend a program to buy that does all this for me. I have been at this today for 8 hours and the downloads are not going well. The first one came through clean but the 2nd and 3ed seem to be incomplete eventhough they did complete the download.

  • Yuranium

    try to download from other activated link, they are interchangeable. rapidshare links should be the best

  • Toby

    Hey!
    I’ve looked and looked but cannot find a solution!
    I’ve tried this on several 2g’s running 3.1.2
    I install a fresh 3.1.2 OS through Itunes (shift restore)
    Blackra1n Jailbreak it just fine
    Install Cydia
    Then go to search
    BUT NO BOOTNEUTER ANYTIME?
    Idk what the problem is, it never shows up?
    Please help :(

    • dana

      ok..here is what I did and I think it worked …for now anyware, who knows if something else will or will not work..(and a new issue already has arisen “what about my circle? will just calling the “circle” of contacts be the same billing wize as a phone that calles them a “circle”?.. but I digress :)

      This worked for me (MAC):

      1) Get Blackrai1n on your computer (it is Jailbraking software and it allows you get the software to unlock) plug your phone in to your computer, open Blackra1n..it will access your phone using itunes..it will do it’s thing… NOW REBOOT YOUR PHONE

      2) Get Cydia from Blackra1n on your phone (it is the open door to bring in the software to unlock) I had to reconnect to my wirerlss to download Cydia (not automatically on as usual)
      Cydia had lots of issues ( this error or that) but I just plowed through as though all went well with the download and went to search when it let me and found Bootneuter downloaded it

      3) Get Bootneuter from Cydia NOW REBOOT YOUR PHONE go back to Bootneuter click the right things ( it will check your settings, then Neuter “on” and Unlock “on” leave FakeBlank “off”) hit flash in the upper right leave it alone..let it do it’s thing and NOW REBOOT YOUR PHONE

      4) I followed these instructions next:
      Workout to get rid of different problems:

      http://www.iphoneheat.com/2009/11/how-to-jailbreak-iphone-unlock-iphone-2g-os-3-1-2-using-blackra1n-rc3/

      I have Signals but Different sim card detected, connect to iTunes Problem

      Run Black Ra1n, After bootneuter

      install afc2add from Cydia.
      Reboot iPhone
      Download and run DiskAid on your computer: http://www.digidna.net/diskaid/download.php
      In DiskAid, click on the bottom left and select “root”. Then on the folders go to: private –> var –> root –> library. There you will find a folder named “Lockdown”. Copy this folder to your computer to back it up in case things don’t work out.
      Then click on “Delete from device”.
      NOW RESTART YOUR PHONE.
      I’m sure I did this the hard way it took me 9 hours in all…But the phone works… :) Hope it helps you too.

  • Dominic

    Hi Simon. Thanks for the instructions, I finally got around to updating my 2G iPhone running 1.14 to 3.12. I had been hesitant to upgrade because my ziphone unlocked 1.14 was rock solid, but the lack of appstore finally convinced me to make the move.

    The upgrade went very smoothly. I too (like others) had an issue where bootneuter was displaying “Please wait.. Determining current settings…” after successfully patching the baseband, but simply resetting the phone fixed this.

    The only issue I have had (but big enough to convince me to go back to 1.14 if this is possible) is that my EDGE is working but more slowly than before and not reliably. I used to get EDGE coverage but now it seems to be mostly stuck at GPRS speed (circular icon rather than “E”). Also, often apps can’t connect to the Internet over EDGE and I’m forced to reset it by turning EDGE off and then back on in Bossprefs. This is a workaround, but it is rather annoying and I’m frustrated about the drop in EDGE speed (because of it falling back to GPRS). Has anyone else had this issue?

    - I’d like to try a pwnagetool created custom .ipsw now but does anyone know whether this will work now that I have already performed the 3.12 upgrade via the standard Apple upgrade + Blackra1n?

    - Is it possible to _downgrade_ from 3.14 + blackra1n to 1.14 + ziphone? I’m assuming that the baseband will also need downgrading?

    Cheers,
    Dom.

  • lavanya

    URGENT

    I did followed the process of upgrading from 1.4 o 3.1.2 and Jail broke and unlock the i phone by i just went into cydia and went into manage packages and removed Ultrasn0w from there which initiated in the reboot of the device and now its not coming on. when i am turning it on the apple logo come for like 10sec n again goes back.

    i am very tensed please help me what should i do now..?

    please urgent.

  • http://google younis

    great stuff worked for me

  • JD

    I have the IPhone 2G unlocked and jailbraked version 3.0.1. I remember spending like 2 hours following carefully all these difficult steps on those times.
    Now it worked like a charm, it was quite simple, it took me like half hour :) .
    Now also backing up all the content with ITunes is rather simple.
    As mentioned in post 79, when it is already unlocked you can skip the last step, no need to unlock it again with bootneuter.
    Thank you very much for your clear and concise post.
    Greetings from Amsterdam.

  • Toby

    Hey!
    I’ve looked and looked but cannot find a solution!
    I’ve tried this on several 2g’s running 3.1.2
    I install a fresh 3.1.2 OS through Itunes (shift restore)
    Blackra1n Jailbreak it just fine
    Install Cydia
    Then go to search
    BUT NO BOOTNEUTER ANYTIME?
    Idk what the problem is, it never shows up?

  • Razmi

    wow its so easy i have jailbrake it so fast and work great
    Thank a lot brother! keep up good work

  • Lisa

    Amazing.
    I have iPhone 2g…. It was previously jailbroken AND unlocked. I wanted to upgrade to software version 3.1.2 BUT I had read so many people were having problems. So I waited until now to bite the bullet.

    I followed your instructions EXACTLY to the tee. I suspect some people are having problems because they aren’t restoring by holding the SHIFT key and then clicking on RESTORE in the iTunes application. I suspect if you just click UPGRADE (to software version 3.1.2) in iTunes instead of using the method you describe, Simon – then it may cause problems? Also, it’s important to CLOSE iTunes at the end of STEP 4!

    Anyway, after following your instructions to the tee – my iPhone rebooted. I was then going to check and see if iTunes recognised my SIM card before messing with the bootneuter. So, I loaded iTunes and lo and behold it already recognised my SIM card:)!

    BUT iTunes was giving me TWO OPTIONS before I could do anything to my phone IN iTunes:
    1) configure (can’t remember the exact wording) the phone as a NEW phone
    or
    2) restore using Lisa backup data.

    I wasn’t sure what to do – but figured if I screwed it up at this point. I’d just start over again.
    Anyway, I selected option 2 to restore using my backup data. To my delight it is currently (as i type this) installing all my previous apps, and music.

    The only downside to all this is I seem to have lost all my contacts (grr) (I checked before loading up iTunes again). Having said that, I’m hoping since it’s restoring all my apps, that maybe it saved my Contacts and is restoring that too. I’ll update when it’s done to let you know.

    So for ANYONE who is trying to do this on a phone that was PREVIOUSLY jailbroken and unlocked? Don’t bother with the bootneuter until you try all the others steps first – including what I’ve just shared.

    Thanks for the clear instructions Simon. I hope you might update solutions for the variables people are reporting.

  • Lisa

    Okay, it seemed to get totally stuck – not responding at all when trying to synch and install all my backed up apps.

    I’m not going through the whole process again. I’m wondering if when it’s jailbroken, and I’ve enabled wifi – and then installed Cydia – then load iTunes – if I need to just set it as a new phone rather than let it restore to my back up. I wish this were clear in the instructions – because when I got to the end of the instructions and loaded iTunes – it gives me those TWO options w/in iTunes. Does taking the restore to backup route mess up the phone? I thought this was simply accessing backup contacts, etc and nothing to do with the firmware upgrade. (incidentally, I could see the firmware was upgraded in iTunes window….so it is recognising the upgrade and it didn’t reject my SIM card).

    sigh…

  • Lisa

    I’m NOW going through the whole process again (sorry for the typo!)

  • Lisa

    Completed the instructions again. Now it’s working. I don’t know what went wrong before.
    But this time, instead of selecting RESTORE when iTunes gave me the two options (the other was to set up as a new phone) I chose to set up as a new phone.

    What’s bugging the crap outta me is that I’ve lost ALL my contacts except the few (not important ones, sadly!) that were somehow on my SIM card. Sigh.

    BECAUSE I backed up my iPhone before Jailbreaking it – I’m wondering where to locate the backup AND if it has a copy of my old contacts in there?

    Thanks so much Simon. the instructions do work — but just a few niggles getting there. Oh..and installing Push Fix helps (new source is needed though….the old source doesn’t work. new source is http://apt.macosmovil.com or http://sinfuliphonerepo.com for those who might be looking for it.

    If someone knows how to somehow retrieve old backup contacts from the backup in iTunes- please please share. I’ve googled and am finding nothing.

  • Peter

    AWESOME! thanks it workt perfect:D

  • Lisa

    I figured out how to retrieve my contacts after jailbreaking. It took my a few hours, but I did it.

    Because I’d jailbroken my iPhone before, I wasn’t worried about the contacts…….they remained in tact last time. HOWEVER, that was a BIG mistake this time.

    If anyone is here to jailbreak – back up your contacts BEFORE you jailbreak. If they aren’t there after jailbreaking – then you CAN recover them.

    I synced BEFORE jailbreaking, which created a backup of my contacts.
    *After* jailbreaking – I loaded iTunes. It gave me two options – configure as a new phone, or restore from old backup. Initially, I tried the *restore* option, but it crashed and I had to jailbreak all over again. The next time, I chose to set up as a new phone. This wiped my contacts, but it ALSO left my old backup file alone. In future, I will MOVE MY OLD BACKUP FILE BEFORE JAILBREAKING:).

    PHEW!

    If you synced before this jailbreak AND you let iTunes configure as a NEW phone you will have likely wiped your contacts…but you may also still have your OLD backup file…so this is worth a try.

    To retrieve & restore(!) contacts: (CLOSE iTunes BEFORE DOING THIS!!)

    1) Simply Locate your iPhone backup files. (usually in the AppData\Roaming\AppleComputer\MobileSyc\Backup (I had two folders in there luckily! one old, one new)

    2) Download & install iPhone Backup Extractor (http://www.reincubate.com/labs/iphone-backup-extractor-how-extract-files-iphone-backup-windows/#/res/i/labs/iphonebe/3_wizard.png) There is a link for 32bit & 64bit – so choose the one you need.

    3) Run iPhone Backup Extractor (it’s a wizard form). Restore the file “Library/AddressBook/AddressBook.sqllitedb”. (This is a SQL Lite database file with all of your contacts.) by choosing from the drop down list (or locate via ‘browse’ option). I had two files listed – and I chose the OLDEST file.
    so you would SELECT FILE TO RESTORE (drop down menu)>click NEXT>(Unregistered, you can only extract one file at a time). Click RESTORE SOME OR ALL FILES MANUALLY click NEXT>Click on + next to LIBRARY>Click on + next to AddressBook and tick the box next to “AddressBook.sqllitedb”. Untick ALL other boxes, because you can only extract ONE file w/ the uregistered program.
    >Click NEXT>SELECT a DESTINATION FOLDER TO PLACE THIS FILE (I put it on my desktop so I could locate it easily). Click Next – wait a sec and you’re done! (click finish to close program).

    Now you’ve got a file called AddressBook.sqllitedb
    This is where all the contact data will be retrieved from.

    4) I added SQLiteManager (addon for Firefox) to my browser. Rebooted my browser. Then opened SQLiteManager from within my browser by clicking Tools>SQLiteManager (it opens into a new window). (just minimise Firefox)

    5) From within SQLiteManager open the restored file (AddressBook.sqllitedb) from where ever you saved it.

    6) Choose the “Execute SQL” tab

    7) paste the following into the “SQL string” field:

    select ABPerson.first,ABPerson.last,ABPerson.organization,ABMultiValue.value from ABPerson,ABMultiValue where ABMultiValue.record_id=ABPerson.ROWID

    8) Click the “Execute Query” button, and then you will see your full contact list shown in the “Data returned” field.

    9) If you use SQLiteManager THROUGH Firefox as an addon, you will be able to copyasCSV (like for Word Excel). I tried this first through the SQLite DB and it would NOT ALLOW me to COPY! So, go for the SQLiteManager via Firefox if you don’t want to have to type every freakin entry into another program. (I copied line by line into Word Excel and now have a CSV backup).

    But wait. I didn’t stop there. I knew there must be a way to RESTORE the contacts BACK to my iPhone (newly jailbroken)…and I found it.

    Download DiskAid http://www.digidna.net/downloads/DiskAid_1_5.exe
    - above is a link for a FREEWARE version (if you want the latest version – you’ll have to pay for it).
    Install DiskAid. NB: Everytime you run DiskAid, it will ask you if you want to update to the latest version – just click ‘Cancel’ and the program will open.

    1) Open DiskAid – click cancel when it asks to update. Then the program will open.

    2) On the bottom left corner CLICK on the drop down menu and select ROOT. Click okay on the scary warning.

    3) In the LEFT PANE, Click on the “+” next to PRIVATE, + VAR, + MOBILE, + LIBRARY
    Under LIBRARY you will see ADDRESS BOOK. Click once on ADDRESS BOOK (on the left pane!) to access it.

    4) In the RIGHT PANE, click on AddressBook.sqllitedb to highlight. This is the file you are about to switch with your old backup!

    *****BEWARE: this will NOW restore the file you retrieved earlier to your iPhone! So be SURE you are restoring a file you want! *******

    5) Click on COPY FILE TO DEVICE (at the top – 2nd icon from the left)
    It will ask you WHICH file (locate the retrieved file wherever you stored it!)

    6) This will replace the file on your iPhone with the restored file you selected.

    Once I completed these steps, my iPhone automatically rebooted. After my iPhone rebooted, I saw all my contacts restored. I then loaded iTunes and synced it and now my new backup contains my contacts. I have retained a copy of my AddressBook.sqllitedb file, in case I run into any problems in the future.

    I hope this helps someone else. It took me hours, but I finally did it. Thanks Simon for such a great blog!!! And i hope you don’t mind my posting this solution here.

  • hannish

    hi simon,

    up to step 10 it was fine. but we need to wait for iphone (2g) to get reboot automatically or we should reboot manually. plz advice.

  • hannish

    when the make it rain says done, wait for reboot my iphone goes black and ive been w8ting for 5min how long does it take or is this suppose to happen? btw mine is a 2g

  • Tanya

    Worked like a charm! Thanks a bunch! Backing up the files was really easy through iTunes. Save for the music, all the contacts and photos were there when I restored it after jailbreaking. I’ve an unofficial sim and didn’t need to do the last step, maybe it does have something to do with having had my iPhone jailbroken before.

    THANKS AGAIN!! :)

  • The RY

    I have a first gen iphone (2G) i am trying to jailbreak and then unlock it. i have upgraded to the newest firmware and downloaded blackra1n. when i click on make it rain it says entering recovery mode and stays there. The phone pops up with the conect to itunes screen and then itunes opens. itunes says that it had decteded the iphone in recovery mode and it must be restored. I cannot figure out how to get black rain to run through

  • Mike

    My phone was already unlocked at 3.0, so as others had stated, I didn’t need to go past step 10. Easiest upgrade I’ve done. Worked like a charm, however I did lose all my apps I had on my phone, but I believe that’s my fault for not backing them up to my desktop. Thanks.

  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvJkhgyv8JQ pu1u

    i tried jailbreaking my iphone 2g 3.1.2 05.11.07 and i get the geohot pic but it doesnt reboot after and i dont get any blackra1n icon…any answers?… how do i install cyndia then?
    video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvJkhgyv8JQ

  • Milica

    OMG!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! U HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH THIS HELPED!!!! i love u man!!! :) ))))))))))))

  • redd13

    ok so it worked perfectly except for the fact that i didnt get the blackrain icon on my phone n cudnt download cydia…and everywhere i check it says get installer to get cydia or get cydia to get installer…wat shud i do ???

  • sebastijan

    awesoooome ;) thanks a lot

  • anthony

    i have a 2g iphone….unlocked and jb using qwkpwn on 2.2.1. This doesnt specify whether i should download the latest os through Itunes or not. I tried to dl from the link on this site and when i press Shift + Restore it doesnt bring up the file i downloaded. any ideas?

    if i update from itunes can i just follow the rest of these steps for a successful unlock and jb?

    please help…lil confused here

    • anthony

      got it! all i had to do was upgrade to 3.1.2 via itunes…then run blackrain. that was it. my phone had been previously unlocked and jb.

  • jake

    I have just been spending 6 hours trying to unlock an iPhone 2G, but hadn’t worked. Until I used a restore which I had downloaded (firmware 3.1.2), and using the SHIFT + OPTIONS click on Restore in iTunes, I was able to restore it, Jailbreak, and use Bootneuter successfully, whereas before I would get an error communicating to the bootloader.

    I am now running an iPhone 2G on the Telstra network. (AUSTRALIA)

    Blackra1n RC3 was used.

  • Ghost

    @jake

    I don’t think you need to do the Shift+Options Clicking method.

    Make sure your iPhone is restored to version 3.1.2 (even though it may be locked) and simply run blackra1n.

    From there on, follow the steps in the guide down to the letter, and you should be fine.

  • FUJIN

    Hi,
    did it all right and my unofficial sim works too but everytime i try to install a (unofficial) app, but cydia and installous works, over itunes sync it fails…with my 3GS it works on the same mac perfectly…why is this so?
    HELP REQUESTED…THX

  • TOBY

    Hey!
    I’ve looked and looked but cannot find a solution!
    I’ve tried this on several 2g’s running 3.1.2
    I install a fresh 3.1.2 OS through Itunes (shift restore)
    Blackra1n Jailbreak it just fine
    Install Cydia
    Then go to search
    BUT NO BOOTNEUTER ANYTIME?
    Idk what the problem is, it never shows up?
    CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME?!?!?! :(
    I’M SOOOO LOST.. :(

  • brickvader

    Hi all i’ve been tring for days now to unlock a 2g iphone at 3.1.2 but still have yet to make a call or txt, other than that jail break when fine, but i really want this to be a phone as well, ive tried all of the above but still no service, deleted lock down, tried bootneuter about a million times which seem to flash and then get stuck on determing settings, so i restart and it all looks correct, apart from no signal.
    I’ve tried restoring stock custom firmware 1 to 3.1.2 with numerus error 20 – 1604 when tring below 3.0 in recovry and dfu modes that did’nt work, i’ve tried inserting ipcc file for my carrier and that did’nt work, ive tried redsnow on 3.0 and that did’nt work, ive tired offering the thing food that didn’t work lol.
    So is there any way to take it back to an easier firmware cause there must be some way to get this thing to be a phone, because im begining to lose the plot. thanks

  • FUJIN

    AND AGAIN! PLEASE I NEED A PRO WITH INFO…
    Hi,
    did it all right and my unofficial sim works too but everytime i try to install a (unofficial) app, but cydia and installous works, over itunes sync it fails…with my 3GS it works on the same mac perfectly…why is this so?
    HELP REQUESTED…THX

  • TOBY

    Thanks so much, but how come bootneutrer doen’t show on 3.1.2 in cydia?? It doesn’t make sense and all the youtube vids say you can unlock on 3.1.2 via blackra1n???

  • Rich892

    Hi,

    I’ve downloaded the “Iphone OS 3.1.2 restore” using the link in step 1 above but there is no “iPhone1,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw” file in it, yes i have unzipped it, can someone please let me know where i can find this, thanks in advance.

    Regards

    Rich

    • monty

      @Rich892..u dnt need to unzip anything…open itunes..click shift+restore and then locate iphone1,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw file from the folder u saved it in…and select it…ur phone should be updated to the new software and then use blackrain to unlock it.I did the same and worked great for me.

      Monty

  • Kannan

    Hi Simon,

    Thanks a lot for the clear instructions. It works for me (well… more or less).

    I am facing few problems though. The “Notes” application doesn’t seem to work along expected lines. Whenever I write a new Note and click on “Done” the application simply exits without saving the note :( . Any ideas.

    Also, while the YouTube application opens fine, my phone is unable to connect to YouTube. Is that the same problem for which you have indicated a fix in the follow-up link?

    Thanks
    Kannan

    • Aatif

      it probably is, you should try the youtube fix mentioned above

  • Christopher

    I could use some help! I installed Blackrain on my iPhone 2G 3.1.2, (Modem Firmware 04.05.04_G) and tried clicking on Blackrain application to download Cydia. But it says, “Please check your Internet connection.” That’s weird, because I know that my WiFi is working perfectly (I’m using it right now on my Mac). Can anyone suggest what I should do next to download Cydia? Do I need to change some setting?

    • Lisa

      You have to activate/select your WiFi connection after running Blackrain.
      Tap on settings – Tap WiFi – then select your WiFi connection. Then try downloading Cydia thru Blackrain again.

      • Christopher

        Thanks! I tried that and it worked. Thanks for the suggestion.

  • monty

    upgraded my 2g iphone onto 3.1.2 from 3.0 via blackrain….supereasy and quick..no hastles…unofficial sim worked straightaway..wicked
    cheers simon!!

  • Peter

    hey, this is great, and everything worked well until “Installing Cydia”
    there is no “blackra1n” icon to tap on. i cannot get it on there by opening blackra1n again… Cannot use the phone.
    what should i do?

    please help

    • Aatif

      did you ‘make it rain’ after restoring with the 3.1.2 firmware? a little more info can be helpful. also, try re-jailbreaking your device. that might help

      • Peter

        Great. did that and it worked, then did bootNeuter, but not sure what to do with iTunes – it wants me to set up as a new phone or restore from the backup…? think if i do that, it will erase all i did. is this true, and if so, what should i do?
        thanks

  • ANAND

    i hv been jailbreaking and unlocking iphone 2g since it came out this is by the easiest method amazing all praises and hail BLACKRA1N

  • Shripad

    Hi

    I install a fresh 3.1.2 OS through Itunes (shift restore) on my iphone 2G
    Blackra1n Jailbreak it just fine
    Once this Jailbreak is done I was not able to Install Cydia.
    As my WIFI is grayed I Tried to RESET NETWORK through I phone general setting several times but did not worked.
    Can you please suggest Now how to unlock phone as I don’t have WIFI

  • Lavanya Krishna

    Hi I have Ugraded my phone using blackrain and now when i am syncing the phone with the itunes it is not syncing the photos and the movies which i have selected and is only having the camera roll pictures n the songs that is it.

    When i sync it says a message that CANNOT SYNC THE REQUIRED FILE IS LOCKED. please tell me what has to be changed in the settings and all to get over this problem.rest every thing is working perfectly fine.

    Thanx

  • Gaurav Nigam

    Hey Simon!!
    Ur instructions worked well for updating my iphone 2g from 1.1.4 to 3.1.2 but now i am stuck as i cant unlock the phone. When i run The BootNeuter2.1 it gives an error “Couldn’t talk to the bootloader. This may be due to a CommCenter collision so BootNeuter will exit.” Please help!!!!

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  • Juan

    Just did the upgrade on my G2 Iphone from version 3 to 3.1.2 looks like it worked great. Not having any problems with wifi or youtube.

    I do however keep having a problem with my phone getting stuck on earphone mode, I keep trying the plug earphones in and out trick and it doesn’t seem to be working.

    Do you have any ideas?

    Thanks so much

  • Ali

    hi…thank you so much…..
    I can jilbrake my iphone

  • Kat

    I got to unlock my Iphone 2g, super easy.

    after unlocking it though my YouTube didn’t work, got that fixed. But my mail doesn’t work. It says “cannot send mail, the user name or password for ” is incorrect.”
    I deleted my mail account from the Iphone and created them again, they worked for about half a day and now it doesn’t work again.

    I need help fixing this…..

    My Iphone 2g 3.1.2 is connected with Tmobile. & my emails are yahoo and aim.

    • yuranium

      you need to enter correct tmobile apn setting in order for your internet to work correct

  • Shehan

    Hi Guys,

    Thank you so much. This was great.

    I purchased my iphone 2G in the U.S, therefore the iPhone1,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw didn’t work for me because i’m with Rogers. I had to download a custom_restore.ipsw which has the boot neuter build into it. It worked for me.

    But my Wi-fi and bluetooth are disabled. I tried restoring it multiple times. Still no luck. I noticed the battery life after the firmware upgrade is terible. With the previous firmware 2.1, i didn’t have to charge my phone for like days and it’s still good. Now after the upgrade, my battery does not even last for few hours, plus i’m missing some of my calls and text messages.

    I tried downgrading the firmware after, but keep on getting the 1604 error code. I’m pretty much at the stage of giving up. Plus it’s time for an upgrade of my phone. If you guyz have any similar experience. Please Share..

    Thanks in advance.

    • yuranium

      You need to download a little tool called IREB. It prevents your iphone from 16XX errors when loading custom firmware. my phone wouldn’t load custom firmware till i used IREB. Good luck downgrading

  • Hemal

    Hi Simon,

    I unlocked my iphone 2G which 3.1.2 firmware but when I insert the T-mobile SIM card, it brings me back to Itunes icon and show tmobile signal strength on top. Any suggestions? I can’t seem to use tmobile sim. Moment I tak SIM card out and insert AT&T SIM, It works fine.

    Hemal

    • yuranium

      Read post 325, I posted solution there. Good luck

  • Tami

    o.k. COMPLETE newbie to phone hacking… this tutorial was SUPER easy for even me to follow.. VERY well written.. THANK YOU SO MUCH…. I’m 3.1.2′n now….

  • Chance

    Can’t use t-mobile sim for some reason… I’ve restored the phone (2g) twice and downloaded Blackra1n, cydia, and bootneuter and when I try to use the tmobile sim it goes only to emergency calls… I’ve looked at over 30 pages of Q & A’s and can’t figure it out… when I attach the phone to itunes with the t-mobile sim it’s not recognized… I’ve tried to sync while it’s in airplane mode… nothing… I’m in limbo here… PLEASE HELP!!!

    • yuranium

      Restore with custom software and unlocks automatically with no problem. Download activated 3.1.2 firmware from here:
      http://www.ilikemyiphone.com/2009/10/13/download-custom-firmware-3-1-2-ipsw-jailbreak-activate-unlock-iphone-2g-3g-3gs-mac-and-windows/
      don’t forget to backup your phone and then restore in dfu mode with custom software, will work like a charm. good luck

      • Chance

        Okay… now what? I think I need you to be a little more specific… do I download Blackra1n again? Forget about the backed up stuff (unless I need it to make the t-mobile sim to work) I’m starting fresh anyway… I put the t-mobile card in and tried syncing and nothing… I’m confused

        Not sure I understood this part: don’t forget to backup your phone and then restore in dfu mode with custom software

        Basically I downloaded what you said to download, then downloaded another program to make those accessable (which you didn’t mention), clicked on the new icon, it brought up itunes when I did this, I then restored… what now?

        • Chance

          Just restored (which I think is what you wanted me to do)… same thing… t-mobile sim not recognized… let me know if I have to download Blackra1n again and everything else… thanks. (or if I have to do something differently)

          • yuranium

            Did you restore in DFU mode with custom activated software from the link above ?

        • yuranium

          # 1)Launch iTunes and connect the iPhone to your Mac / Windows computer.
          # 2)put ur phone in DFU mode (Turn your iPhone off. Press and hold the Home button and the Power button at the same time for 10 seconds. After exactly 10 seconds release the Power button. Continue holding the Home button until iTunes pops up a message saying that it has detected an iPhone in recovery mode.
          # 3)The iPhone will show you a blank screen (black).
          # 4)Click on ‘Ok’ to the prompt displayed.
          # 5)For Windows : Hold the shift key and then hit the restore button.
          # 6)In the dialog box that pops up, browse the downloaded custom firmware file (the .ipsw file that you downloaded and joined using hjsplit in step 1.x).
          Good luck

          • Chance

            Hmmm… did everything like you said and twice I got alert boxes stating that this ipod could not be restored (1601 and then 1600). You’re program is NOT doing the job… :(

            • yuranium

              find and download program called IREB 3.1.2 that should fix 16xx errors, I used it and it worked. Will work this time guaranteed

              • yuranium
              • Chance

                Everything worked great! The phone is now unlocked! One question though… does this affect using T-Mobile’s Edge network? I can’t seem to get on and didn’t have a problem using it with the phone previous to this one. I did get a new T-mobile card though…

              • yuranium

                you need to put t-mobile APN settings in order for your EDGE to work on T-Mobile. I would give it to you but since you even didn’t say THANKS for all the help:) I guess you can find yourself:) GOOD LUCK

  • Lokesh

    Hi I have got the new iPhone 3GS whenever I reboot the phone I have to run the blackra1n.exe on my system to get this started. Do you have any solution for this.

  • Jonah’s Mommy

    I accidentally loaded the newest firmware onto my phone and spent two days stressed out and trying to get it to do anything other than emergency calls. I found this and used it and voila! it’s back up and running. I still lost a lot of my personal stuff by at least I now have a phone and not an expensive paperweight!

  • bhavya shah

    it was amazing thank u very much

  • sam

    Done with this guide !

  • janell4447

    I followed the steps from #21 and now when I turn my iphone on, the apple comes on and then goes right off. I cannot even turn it on!!! Please help

    • yuranium

      Your phone didn’t get unlocked:) it happens sometimes, try the whole process again. Make sure that your phone is freshly restored before jailbraking and unlocking. If it’s not gonna work I have another solution which will work for sure. Good luck

  • janell4447

    I can’t try anything again because I cannot even turn my phone on anymore.

  • yuranium

    Connect ur phone to computer and charge it.

  • Arthur

    Wowwww…. this is the EASIEST EVER!! The Best!! Thanks a lot!!!!

  • Ayaj Mulla

    Thanks,

    For your useful upgrade information I have upgraded my 2G iphone to 3.1.2.
    keep it up……

  • Violet

    Just a question. A student of mine jailbroke and unlocked (or so I thought) my iphone 2g. He used his sim card during this process. Later when I put in a different sim, it said different sim detected. How can I unlock the phone from this point? Can I? will I have to do the process over again. I would wait until Monday, when I see my student again, but the phone is for a friend who is leaving for Europe tomorrow. I’m pretty computer literate, I think I can handle doing whatever I need to, in order to fix…if fixable. Please help. Thank you!

  • yuranium

    You need to repeat the process again. Sometimes it’s just not succesfull on first try:) godd luck

  • Rob

    hi there simon and all,

    just followed your guide… simple and clear guide, well put together… and I have been using unlockers since ziphone and liberty, so I know when guides are well laid out!
    Only problem encountered was that cydia would not install via wifi… encountered “timed out” error!
    Cleared Network Settings and tried again… same again!
    Then tried to install Rock.. that worked!
    The tried to install Cydia… it then installed! Weird!
    My sim (from Oz) seemed to be working… slipped in another sim (vodaphone uk) and carrier appear in top bar… it seemed that i didn’t need to Bootneuter!
    I remember reading in DevTeam’s guides that once a 2g iphone has been unlocked it is unlocked forever… well, i could be wrong, but that’s what appears to be the case with my phone…

    Good luck guys, and power to the user! (It appears with the iPad Apple has gotten the hint and is going to sell these beasts unlocked! This beggars the question if the iPad is using iphone os, then will all these jailbreaking softwares work on it too?)

  • Suvi

    THANK YOU!!! For the awesome directions! This has been SO easy, everything went just right on the first try!!! … except that I couldn’t remember my PIN to unlock SIM card :)

    Wifi works, everything is good so far! I am missing my custom icons and other things, but shouldn’t take that much to make it look like before.

    THANK YOU AGAIN, AWESOME!!! :)

    Suvi

  • Suvi

    …I was too fast to say everything was fine… Lost all my stuff from my phone, from pics, to contacts and EVERYTHING. I thought I backed it up by syncing in iTunes first.

    Is there any way to bring them back? I am a new Mac user and not sure even where to look.

    I still recommend these directions to everyone, made it so EASY !!

    Thanks,

    Suvi

    • yuranium

      Connect your phone to iTunes and when it shows under devices right click on it and choose restore from backup, you should have an option to restore from earlier point. Good luck

      • Suvi

        Thanks for your reply. It restored, but brought back nothing.

        I did find some files under library and it seems that they need to be converted to be able to read them. I found a good website for those who experience loss of files. For some reason my phone doesn’t register as jailbroken and therefore the root file selection is grayed out, otherwise this is very helpful link. I am looking into it more as we speak.

        http://menoob.com/2008/12/02/how-to-recover-your-iphone-files-photos-contacts-notes-sms-call-history-etc/

  • Jash

    Hello,

    ive done all the steps except now i cant make or receive and calls or msgs…
    please help!!

    thanks

    • yuranium

      Try again, sometimes doesn’t work fro first try. Did u have a clean fresh restored iPhone before unlocking?

      • yuranium

        I mean restore and unlock again

  • Jash

    it says i can install bootneuter bcuz my Bigboss socket is missing or something

  • srikanth

    Thanks for guiding us in jailbreak and unlock. ATT has disabled my iphone as I requested them that i dont want to use dataplan. I was trying to jailbreak and unlock to make use of other carriers. After jailbreak and before Cydia installation, my iphone rebooted and was getting the screen to connect to ITunes and Emergency call keypad. I tried to restore the iphone with itunes, but it was not giving me option to click ‘restore’ button. After trying to restore iphone with downloaded restore patch, it worked fine. Next problem, I was not able to connect to secured Wi-Fi network, looked at few blogs, but couldn’t resolved the issue. After making it in-secured, i was able to connect to Wi-Fi router. Installed Cydia and then bootneuter inside cydia. Now i have a phone relaxed from data plan.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=521947255 Yathiraj Shetty

    Hi Simon,
    I have a 2g with version 1.1.4. My friend unlocked it for me and i have been using it for sometime now. I want to update it to 3.1.2.
    I want to have 3.1.2 and still use it with my GSM provider. Can i update and unlock it without jailbreak.

    Thanks in advance.

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Yathiraj,

      You can’t upgrade without jailbreaking. As you’re using jailbroken iPhone, you need to go through the jailbreak procedures again to upgrade the iPhone from 1.1.4 to 3.1.2.

  • Yathiraj

    Hi Simon,
    I got this working. Blindly followed your steps and it worked.
    Update from 1.1.4 to 3.1.2
    Only the screen got stuck, i rebooted and it started working,

    i then connected to Itunes and restored my contacts.

    Thanks a lot,

  • Ernest

    Hi Simon – I would like to know if u could help me with this;

    I have an Iphone 2G with OS 2.2, then I tried to upgrade to 3.1.2.
    I downloaded the OS 3.1.2 that you have linked here, then when I tried to upgrade to this OS using Itunes (Itunes program, not Itunes OS) this is what happens;
    - The Itunes screen shows the “Retsoring Iphone software” status bar at around 75% and never goes ahead from this point.
    - The Iphone screens shows the Apple logo and a status bar that progress slowly until be completely filled and then nothing happen. This full status bar in the Iphone lasts by hours, and nothin changes in the Iphone screen and Itunes screen.

    I appreciate your help!!

    • yuranium

      Just unlock it with custom firmware and use of IREB to prevent errors. I expalined everything in details in posts 326 through 333. That should work 100%. Good luck

  • Liam

    Hi, I have an iphone 2g that i just upgraded to 3.1.2 through itunes. I’ve run blackrain but don’t get the picture of the face with the flying iphones like i see in all the videos.

    It says ‘done. wait for reboot’ but my screen is blank. I’ve left it for about 10 mins thinking it just might be taking a while to reboot, but nothing happened.

    Any assistance would be appreciated

    • yuranium

      If you just updated through itunes, it means that newer 3.1.3 was loaded, it’s not unlockable and kills jailbreak.

      • Liam

        Is there anything I can do or do I just have to wait for someone to develop some software?

        • yuranium

          you can downgrade to 3.1.2 software with no problem, Put your phone in dfu mode and load a old firmware

          • Liam

            Can you send me a link to a tutorial please

            • yuranium

              Read post 371. It applies to you too and explains everything nice and clear. good luck

  • james

    Hi all,

    I have been using my 2G Iphone for quite a number of years. Done the jailbroken and upgraded for 2 times… however due to the inadequate info and problems, I have reverted it back to the older version..

    Currently my IPhone firmware and version are as follow:
    Version – 1.1.4 (4A102)
    Modem Firmware – 04.04.05_G

    Can someone advise me how can I go about to do the jailbreak or upgrade or update to the latest version (3.1.2 or 3.2.x) and firmware. Is there a software that can do everything without multiple manual steps or software. I would appreciate it very much if you could advise the detailed steps.

    Thanks.
    James

    • yuranium

      Just unlock it with custom firmware and use of IREB to prevent errors. I explained everything in details to other guy in posts 326 through 333. Automatic process, you wouldn’t have to do much, just a few basic steps. That should work 100%. Good luck

      • james

        Hi Yuranium,
        Thanks for the info. Please help to verify and confirm the following before I proceed.

        1. Downloaded the Pwnage 3.1.4 tool for Mac.

        2. Tried to download IREB- Chose Mac version and received the message of “Mac Version is almost Complete!” – Where can I get the software for Mac?

        3. iPhone 2G 3.1.2 Custom Firmware Activated for Other Carriers Part 1 & 2. (Can you please help to confirm. I do not have any contract and the handset was bought from US.)

        After the above, do I need to install any software to unlock or etc… Thanks.

        Regards,

        • yuranium

          Step one: download IREB for MAC or PC from
          http://ih8sn0w.com/index.php/welcome.snow#

          Step 2: Download activated 3.1.2 firmware from here:
          http://www.ilikemyiphone.com/2009/10/13/download-custom-firmware-3-1-2-ipsw-jailbreak-activate-unlock-iphone-2g-3g-3gs-mac-and-windows/
          and use HJsplit to put files together after download. You should get *.ipa file

          Step 3: Backup your phone on itunes so you dont losse your apps and setting after firmware restore

          Step 4: Connect your phone and start IREB (Ireb will provise instruction how to put ur phone in dfu mode). Put your phone in DFU mode. Choose your phone from Ireb choice and click the corresponding button. After clicking the button screen should turn white, its normal.

          Step 5: Start itunes and close IREB
          Step 6: For Mac, hold option key and click on the “Restore” and choose a path to custom firmware you downloaded, that should start the restoration process. After its done you will be jailbroken and unlocked on 3.1.2
          Good luck

          • yuranium

            PS: I dont think IREB for mac exist yet so you would have to do it on PC or miss all the iREB steps.
            Steps with no IREB:
            # 1)Launch iTunes and connect the iPhone to your Mac / Windows computer.
            # 2)put ur phone in DFU mode (Turn your iPhone off. Press and hold the Home button and the Power button at the same time for 10 seconds. After exactly 10 seconds release the Power button. Continue holding the Home button until iTunes pops up a message saying that it has detected an iPhone in recovery mode.
            # 3)The iPhone will show you a blank screen (black).
            # 4)Click on ‘Ok’ to the prompt displayed.
            # 5)MAC : Hold the option key and then hit the restore button.
            # 6)In the dialog box that pops up, browse the downloaded custom firmware file (the .ipsw file that you downloaded and joined using hjsplit)
            Good luck

            • james

              Hi Yuranium,

              Managed to upgrade to the 3.1.2.

              However I was unable to restore my backup as it hang at the stage of restoring my Contact. Is there any way to restore individually (notes, photo or even Address)?

              Thanks.

              • yuranium

                I never had a problem with getting my stuff back on any of 3 iphones i owned. Try right click on your device in itunes and choose restore at early point. Maybe that would have or manually sync, your contact, pics….

              • james

                Hi Yuranium,

                Finally, I managed to restore one of the previous backup. It is working now. Many thanks.

                Some more queries.
                1. Can you please advise if there is a need to install any recommended patches or utilities before any new apps installation?

                2. Now, I can get apps from App Store and Cydia. Can I interchange and install apps from anyone of them?

                3. I have problem to get my Apple ID verified when I need to install apps from App store. Is it the setting? Any suggestion?

                4. Do I need to make any setting change or install Bootneuter?

                Overall, it works perfectly and I also noticed some new features. Thanks in advance.

              • yuranium

                You are all set to go to download all the stuff either from itunes or cydia, some stuff i free some is not. You should be unlocked too.
                Software choice depends on your preference. GO on cydia apps forums, it will be more helpful with choice than me. I use mod-myi.com and http://www.sinfuliphone.com/ for downloads, instructions and stuff.

              • james

                Hi Yuranium,

                I just fond out that some of my Iphone notes are unable to be opened and cannot save a new notes. This has happened after the upgrade to 3.1.2 and restored from my backup.

                Any chance to clean up the notes or if there any equivalent notes apps that I could restore or manual transfer.

                Thanks.

              • yuranium

                Maybe something didn’t go right in your case:( i had issues after upgrade once).I would just try to repeat the restoring procedure again(the whole unlocking thing with firmware). Just Everything works on my phone perfectly and I downloaded the same file as you:)

  • Jocarl1215

    works like a charm
    very very fast compare to redsnow and any other jailbreaking app

  • CupiD

    Yes! It works perfect.

    I just upgraded iPhone 2G from firmware 3.0 to 3.1.2

    Best ever.

    Thanks Simon!

  • Lisa

    AHHHHHHHHH….
    Apple just put out version 3.1.3…….

    man……

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Lisa,

      Thanks. I have put up another jailbreak guide to jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1.3 for iPhone 2G. You can check out here.

      • Lisa

        Thanks Simon….after reading the instructions – I went to Devteams site to read a bit more on this latest firmware upgrade. It says that unless one is having problems with the battery reading – not to bother upgrading….to wait for the next big release from Apple. Since my battery seems fine – I think I’ll leave it until the next big release from Apple.
        Phew…
        And I hope the next jailbreak (beyond 3.1.3) is fairly straightforward:).
        Thanks again for your helpful blog!

  • Rishi

    I would suggest everyone to avoid trying any kind of iPhone firmware upgrade upgrade on a Windows Vista machine. Win 7 or XP is ideal. I tried to upgrade thrice on Vista without success. No idea what the reason is.

    And thanks Simon and Blackra1n.

  • R

    Got my iphone 2g 1.1.4 jail broken and unlocked with above method…and it works perfectly fine…the only problem I am having is that my note pad wont work neither my youtube…but am going to download pushfix which i am sure will fix this problem…let me know if any other solutions available to this…

    Thanks guys for these fantastic posts.

    Cheers,
    R

  • Senthil Prabu.S

    Was curiously to update to 3.1.2. And waiting for the idevteam to deliver the jailbreak process on windows. Finally followed what you have given. It worked well. Thanks a ton to GeoHot!!!!. Now, I have unlocked it. It was so simple

  • Farooq Haider

    Oh, Its works.
    After doing all this processes, i am feeling like an iphone devolper.
    Thanx a lot

  • Faizal

    had some niggling issues with error 1604.

    Upon encountering the error, clicked ok (with the phone still connected) and then closed itunes. Reopened itunes and it’ll recognize the iphone in recovery mode. Just re-restored it and it worked.

    Trouble was with the usb timing.

    Tip: connect directly to the main usb ports on your machine. I was stupid enough to use the ones connected to the front side of my desktop…duhhh

    Thanks a bunch to all!!!

  • ian

    worked a charm, thanksbut now i have bluetooth problems and my push is not working at all. seems there is a fix called ‘push fix’ but i have added the correct source but i cant find ‘push fix’. where has it gone? im not to worries about bluetooth.
    ian

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @ian,

      You can check out PushFix 2.0 here.

  • james

    Hi Simon & rest,

    I have managed to upgrade to 3.1.2 recently. Now, I noticed that my WIFI connection is less sensitive (Weak) or dropped after sometime. There is no changes of my WIFI routers and configuration and even distant. I also noticed that the telco signal also becomes weak too after the recent 3.1.2 upgrade.

    Is there any software or configuration that I should install? 3.1.3 or downgrade to a lower version to ensure stable & consistent WIFI signal.

    Thanks.
    James

  • bachana_n

    all works perfect, thank’s

  • Nasir Javed

    I followed the steps and it worked smoothly (Y). Thanks for the guide.

  • Yasin Abbas

    Worked Perfectly
    Thanks for the tips

  • Nick

    Simon, im an old viewer of ur blog and have been using it since a long time. Now that im trying to unlock my iphone 2g once again, there is a problem. The 3rd step where i have to choose the file is unsuccessful. a file doesnt show up. Please guide me with this.

    Regards,
    Nick

  • andreas

    i went thru the whole process with no problems the only thing is my edge doesnt work now. any solutions?
    thx

  • Rylan

    I have an unlocked iPhone 2g. I need to know if i jail break it would it become locked upon the reboot.

  • shaaz abbasi

    thankyou so much

    works brilliantly and its very simple also

    keep the vibes coming
    :)

  • Tony

    Hello i unlock my iphone with bootneauter and when i put a t-mobile sim in it it dont work it goes 2 the connect 2 itunes symbol help me please

  • Vikas

    Thanks Simon and the Blackra1n team and GeoHot for making this available to someone like me. Followed the instructions and the jailbreak and unlock went smoothlessly.
    Offcource I had to give it a couple of tries since I had taken a backup and was trying to restore from the backup instead of just doing a sync as a new phone..
    @Lisa : Thanks to all your posts – I could take care of the teething issues.

    Also all the link related to YouTube Fix and others has breathed new life into my iPhone 2G! I love it again.

    Just need to know if anyone is facing these issues after the upgrade and if there is a fix available.
    The phone seems to be too slow now – like trying to open any application like SMS takes a long time.
    My battery life seems to have degraded considerably.

    Any insight will be helpful.

  • Vikas

    Ohhh and though I could restore my contacts I am unable to get the Calendar restored (Had performed a sync before the jailbreak).
    How can I restore my calendar back?

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Vikas,

      That’s strange. If you have sync the calendar with iTunes before the jailbreak, it should be able to restore.

  • Clarke

    Hey will this work for Ipod Touch 2g instead of Iphone?
    and what is the success rate from downloading the Firmware and everything?

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Clarke,
      Yes, it works on iPod Touch 2G, but you need to download the firmware for iPod Touch 3.1.2. If you have problem downloading the firmware file, you can use Firefox browser to download it.

  • BEATZ

    hey i followed the instructions carefully and was sucessfull at cracking with blackra1n
    but when i accessed blackra1n on my iphone it showed check ur internet connection.. my wifi is showing connected i checked through safari ..there is no cydia or any other package …how do i solve this ????

  • NAIEF

    LISTEN UP EVERYONE THATS HAVING PROBLEMS!!!

    JUST RESTORE TO 3.0 AND THEN RUND REDSNOW 0.71!!

    THEN WHEN U SEE THE TMOBILE SIGNAL!!! UR GOOD!!

    THEN UPDATE TO 3.1.2, I WOULD RECOMEND A CUSTOM 3.1.2 2g FIRMWARE!!!

  • pham

    thnx for sharing your talent! it works for my iphone 2G..thank you so much and goodluck for the new updates!

  • http://www.heynils.com Nils

    Thanks for the tutorial – it worked perfectly first time! I’m not successfully running T-Mobile on my unlocked, jailbroken iPhone.

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Nils, that’s great it works perfectly for you!

  • jahir

    Hey simon what to do if there is no wifi connection??..

  • Harras

    Hi,

    tried this guide to finally update my old 2G version – had the same problems with the bootloaderthing but after taking out sim, switching off and on again and finally entering sim when it was on, it worked. great job! thx a lot

  • G

    Hi,

    I have an iphone 2G and would like to upgrade to 3.1.3. The article did not mention about upgrading from 2.2 -> 3.1.3 ?

    Any idea how I should go about 2.2 -> 3.1.3 ?

    Thanks

    • jay

      Dont up grade to 3.1.3 read what trouble everyone is having with it.
      Upgrading to 3.1.2 is ok but you have to always reinstall blackra1n if you turn it off.

      I have a problem after installing Rock, it goes every 10 mins onto the internet not using any kbs but I get charged 3 cents everytime if I forget to disable it by taking the APN away.

      I have installed a trail of My3g and also MyWi. Anyone know how to stop it?

  • Josh

    Thank you thank you thank you, i bought a second hand iphone and my sim card wasnt compatible, a quick google search and 15 minutes later i’ve got myself a working iphone! good work!

  • Tony

    Hello i unlock and jailbroke my iphone. I have da tmobile 1 a day sidekick data and when i click da internet it goes 2 da web 2 go screen and i cant go on any other website help please

  • Nonat_123

    SOS!

    SOS!
    I have difficulty installing Cydia through blackra1n. This is the message:

    Error Downloading Cydia
    Could not download
    Error: Error
    Domain=NSURLErrorDomain
    Code=-1001 UserInfo=0x19f860
    “timed out”

    SOS!
    Nonat

  • Nino

    Just followed the guide up to step 10 successfully. As of now my iphone is resyncing, will post again after cydia is installed.

  • BOMS

    Worked like a champ. First try.

    Thank you for the instructions and files.

  • Jeannette

    i get an error message every time i try to run black rain.
    “this application has failed to start because ASL.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem”
    I reinstalled several times and i stil got the same message. how can i fix this.??????

  • ALAN

    i did the firmware update 3.2.1 restore, on my iphone 2g, its jailbroken and already unlocked with cydia. it says tmobile and i get sms, but im stuck on emergency calls screen and i connect to itunes and nothing happens still.

  • max

    ok. now everything is working (except for youtube).
    - first af all backup your iphone, download fw and blackra1n
    - no problem with installing fw to iphone via itunes.
    - had some issues with running blackra1n on pc. you may download a pack of necessary dlls. make a google search according to the error message (i searched for ASL.dll and found relevant info and links). after this blackra1n worked fine and jailbroke the iphone.
    - you may need to reconfigure your wifi connection (i had to re-insert the password for my home router)
    - tap blackra1n and install cydia. ok.
    - needed to re-unlock. previous was gone.
    - downloaded bootneuter. be advised to disable autolock from settings before executing bootneuter or you will not have material time to digit when executing bootneuter before it locks.
    - run bootneuter and configure as explained above. you may need to reboot also before flashing.
    - after some pain you can flash and it comes back to life
    - had issue “determining current settings”. power off and on again.
    - come back to itunes and it will tell you that you can restore content. do it!!
    congratulations. you got your brand-jailbroken-new iphone
    key for all operations: DON’T panic.
    thx simon. great guide. hooray for geohot.

  • Brian Brazil

    Hi

    I accidently update my 2G iPhone from 2.0.1 to 3.1.3, now my phone is unlock but its on the usb cable and iTunes logo with the call for emergency slide screen and iTunes is saying that the sim card inserted in this iphone does not appear to be supported and unfortunately I don’t have the original sim card. So it is impossible to activate for me.

    Any Help PLZ

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Brian,

      That’s lucky you’re using 2G iPhone. Otherwise, it can’t be unlocked right now.

      To unlock your 2G phone, you can check out this guide and jailbreak it using redsn0w. Later, you can use bootneuter to unlock.

  • alice

    I have my unlocked(pwnageTool) 2g iphone with a jailbroken FW2.2.1 under an unofficial SIM card.
    I use iTune 9.0 and just follow the guide from step 1 to 12.
    It works superb easy and complete in 10~15min.
    Thanks so much!

  • alice

    “Cydia”
    I found the similar problem as #422 with Cydia.
    Plus:
    1. GPG error (NODATA1 NODATA2)
    2. Failed to fetch (sub-process bzip2 returned an error code(2)
    3. some index files failed to download, they have be ignored, or ones used instead
    4. when ‘ reloading data’: encounter a section with no package: header

    no more packages or resources are shown in sectons
    And INSTALLER disappear from my phone, too.

    Would anyone knows how to fix?

  • Irfan Najmi

    WoW… it works… everything is working … thanks guys.

  • john

    OK- jailbroke it, installed cydia, have not done the bootneuter yet- didn’t think I had to because I’m using a 3G AT&T card. I put in the card, restart teh phone, and it gives me the phone, gives me the keypad, lets me dial, but does not send the call or receive calls. The bars on the top left are not showing me connecting with the cellular network…

    do I need to do bootneuter?

  • VimyRidge

    Restored… perfect 3.1.2 now
    Jailbreak … perfect
    unlock …Perfect.
    Iphone 2G functioning … well …. Perfect!

  • http://bogdanlebu.wordpress.com Bogdan Lebu

    blackra1n doesn’t work! it says: “ASL.dll is missing from your computer”. i have win7 64bits. pls help

  • John

    I have a Jailbroken Iphone 2g with v1.1.1 firmware and with an unauthorized sim.
    What is the best route to get to v3.1.3?
    Do I just upgrade to 3.1.3 with something like sn0wbreeze?
    Will it still be jailbroken?

    or do I go mid-way to 3.0 or 3.1.0 or?

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @john, the best way is to use redsn0w to jailbreak iPhone 3.1.3 on 2G. Here is the detailed jailbreak guide.

  • JL

    I have a unlocked Iphone 2g with v1.1.1 with 04.01.13_G firmware and with an unauthorized (non-at&t) sim.
    What is the best route to get to v3.1.2 and can use my sim?
    I have seen blackra1n but most guides say to use cydia to unlock but i have seen this fail for a lot of people.

    thanks

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @JL, you can just use follow the procedures described in this guide. It works on my iPhone 2G.

  • Bigfeet

    WORKED LIKE A CHARM! altho i needed to install the missing dll files.

    Thnx!!

  • ANTON

    YAY! IT WORKS! THNKS

  • Darrenw

    Hello.

    I have Iphone 2g original. It was jailbroken using QuickPWN to version 2.2.1 ages back. Can I use this exact same process to update firmware or is there a different process i need to follow.

    Any helo would be fantastic,.

  • sorjah

    i am having problem lunching blackra1n, it says “this application has failed to start because ASL.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem”. i have re-installed it severally buh is still those the same…
    some1 pls help me!!!
    thnx

  • AndyWang

    For the “ASL.dll missing problem”

    Copy the “blackra1n.exe” to the “C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support” and then right click it and select the tab “Compatibility” and select ” Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Services Package 3)” then click OK.

    Then you can run it.

    Also the best part is that It didn’t even need to unlock, after the jailbreak, my phone was working right away. I am using an unofficial sim card of course.

    Enjoy…

  • AndyWang

    One more thing for the 32bit or 64bit Windows 7

    32 Bit – C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support

    64 Bit – C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support

    I “stole” the link from http://techie-buzz.com/how-to/how-to-fix-missing-asl-dll-while-running-blackra1n.html

  • Decadron

    Hey Guys, I have problem in the browse part. The thing is that when I go to the browser window, the file for firmware doesn’t appair. It is Zipped and I dont Know how to unzip it. If some of U can give me some instructions on how to brows the application. Thank U…!!! = ).

  • Kha

    Which folder do i have to save OS 3.1.2 firmware

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Kha,

      Please save the file in the same folder where you put the blackra1n file.

  • Rix

    Ok. I’m lost on this one, I read the other post’s and checked the net but can not find the answer.
    I have a 2G with 3.1.2 and modem firmware at 04.05.04_G. Blackra1n worked fine, downloaded bootneuter and installed it ok. After I flashed the phone, the pop up window stayed on say checking current settings.
    When I put my T-Mobile sim in I get emergency calls only, it says to connect to iTunes because it dose not recognizes the sim, the T-Mobile is in the upper left and I can receive text messages and phone calls. Can not read the messages or make any calls.
    I redid the phone 3 times from scratch. Reloaded 3.1.2, jail broke and tried to unlock.
    Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks

    • Rix

      Use the steps outlined on this blog. Blackrain is not for 2G. Everything works great. Thanks Simon

  • navid

    i have unlock 3g it wrks good for t mobile, only concern is that my Cydia keep crashing,i need to fix my gps , youtube but when i add services through cydia it kepp crashing again and again.
    if somebody have solution pl let me know
    thanks

  • lisa

    YAAAYYYYY!!!!! thank you so much Simon, you rock!!!

  • Vishu

    Ok,

    I was a newBee to this and i was scared to perform the steps however after reading the comments i decided to take chances…& to my surprise it worked like butter on bread..was so super easy!

    So, it definitely works…

    advice: Just follow the instructions. Dont mess up this simple procedure

    thanks simon :)

  • Ernest

    Hello Simon -

    I did the upgrade in my 2G Iphone to the 3.1.2 version successfully using Blackrain. The Iphone works fine!, but around 2 weeks later I can’t connect to any Wi-Fi…..

    I don’t know if this is somethin related with this, but now the WiFi strenght signal icon has a different color in Setting<Wi-Fi… in the past the lines were light blue and now sometimes are black and sometimes are dark blue.. the Iphone somethimes detects a network (but very poor signal strenght) but immediately lost the conection….

    I would like to know if someboy has the same problem and knows how to fix it.

    Thank you.

  • al

    thanks a lot….
    did exactly you said and jailbroke my iphone 2g… worked perfectly..

  • LB

    Thanks for this excellent and clear tutorial.

    If you have iTunes 9.1+, you may get an error when running blackrain tellling you a dll is missing.
    Check this link that explains a solution:
    http://techie-buzz.com/how-to/how-to-fix-missing-asl-dll-while-running-blackra1n.html

  • chris

    It works super fast and easy. Thank you sooo much!

  • simjay

    my phone 2g is gettin switchedoff in standby mode updated to 3.1.3 plz help!!!

  • http://www.karsunsworld.com Karsun

    I did this and was terrified I’d mess up my unlocked and jailbroken phone. I only had issues with the dll file that totally scared me to death because blackra1n wouldn’t work. I fixed that and I now have the new upgrade. :) I do have to get my apps again since my backup didn’t work right but that’s okay; I can just redownload them. Thank you so much for this help.

  • Neil

    Hi, I managed to successfully jailbreak and unlock by iPhone 3Gs. However I am forced to boot the iPhone using Blackrain s/w. Is there any solution/ software available using which I can solve the avove problem.

  • hitaarth

    hi simon

    i am using iphone 2g firmware 3.1.2 and have jailbroken it…i also installed booneuter to unlock it but it keeps on showing me searching on the top right corner of my phone…please help me because i want to make calls and i also know that there is no network problem.

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  • Nayan

    Worked smoothly any one can do it… Just follow the instruction. only problem faced is blackra1n had dll issue… could fix with link below in 2 min.
    http://blackra1n.org/2010/03/error-blackra1n-asl-dll-is-not-found/comment-page-2/#comment-1911

    Thanks a lot.

    Nayan

  • sulov

    Done with jailbreak, thanks…
    had a problem with asl.dll missing file but, its fine now.
    Thanks..

  • senthil

    hi
    iam getting this message
    “The iphone could not be restored bcause the firmware file is not compatible”

    mine is iphone 2g , current software is 3.0.

    kindly help

    senthil

  • Sarang

    Hi …. Thanks for such a nice software. it was very easy to unlock and jailbreak iphone 2g

  • sulov

    hi,
    i had jail breaked my 2g and was working fine, and one fine day i decided to keep a password to open my iphone, but i forget the password, and now i cant open my iphone, it says the phone is disabled and have to wait for 5, min then 15 min then 60 min, but still i can’t get my iphone unlocked. i installed 3.1.2 firmware and jailbreaked but also it is locked. can receive call but cant call, only emergency call is available, cant access the iphone, it is disabled.
    I need Help…

  • Ernest

    Hi everybody!! I did this upgrade some months ago and all went nice!, but now I have to do it again and looks like I missed something;

    When I download the blackra1n file it is downloaded as .exe file (not as .zip file, in the guide described here it says that the file must be unziped).
    After that I click on the blackra1n icon and a window appears and says about an error, dll file not found or something like that…

    Please help… what I have to do?

  • sulov

    Ernest,

    Dll file not found is an error, so for thet u have to go to C/ Proram files/ common files/ apple/ apple application support.
    There paste the blackrain application and run the blackrain..
    it will work.

  • Ernest

    Thanks Sulov! I followed your instructions and worked fine!!

  • Ernest (again!)

    Hi everybody! I have an issue with my Iphone.

    I have a 2G Iphone that I upgraded to 3.1.2 using Blackrain. Everything works fine, but now I have issues with Wi-Fi. I detect the networks and connect but after some seconds or 2-3 minutes I miss the connection.

    Please help me!

  • chankhaito

    SIMON

    hi..i’m only 17 i have iphone 2g and its from UK then now i’m currently living here in the philippines and i’d already upgrade my software to 3.1.2 but the only prob is i can’t
    install CYDIA and UNLOCKING my phone because my wifi is not working here at my place…is there any something wrong will happen to my phone even i’m not done on that procedure…but right now i using my phone and my sim is working…

    PS: SIMON

    everytime i connect my phone in ITUNES i cant find the photo tab…
    help me simon…

    thanks

  • chankhaito

    file:///C:/Program%20Files/Common%20Files/Apple/Apple%20Application%20Support/

    that is all you need…first dodwnload dll and patch thee blackrain.

  • Carlos

    Buenas!!! hice esto en un iphone 2g sin la SIM original y funciono perfecto. Muchas gracias

  • Esther

    I restored to the correct formware and ran Blackra!n.

    It says I unlocked succefully, but my iphone only shows the connect to iTunes. And iTunes says I need a proper SIM card.

    I cannot restore again in iTunes cause the options are nog shown in iTunes. I can only make emergency calls.
    I ran blackrain a couple of times with all the same result. What’s next????

    Help! please!

    Esther

  • Esther

    I tried blackra1n on a different computer (newer iMac with newest OS) and I saw GeoHot’s face which made me happy. Now wrestling with Cydia…

    • iComm3nt

      remember to follow the steps as written above. remember to not insert the SIM card when you are restoring it. after u restored it. connect iphone on computer. make sure you close iTunes, also close iTunes Helper (processes) on the Task Manager(CTRL+SHIFT+ESC). Then you can run blackra1n, wait to reboot. if iTunes comes up again, just close it. Disconnect iphone from computer. Turn wifi on and download Cydia (update it if needed)…continue with other steps.

  • iComm3nt

    I have an iPhone 2G , 3.1.2 modem firmware 04.05.04_G. It took me about 8 hours to get everything right. However, after restoring iPhone without SIM. and running blackra1n (closing iTunes/iTunes Help on Task Manager), rebooting. Unplugging iPhone from computer. and inserting the T-mobile SIM. everything worked out great. I didn’t even need to install BootNeuter. Thanks! (just would add in the instructions up there, about not restoring with SIM card and also the important part, closing iTunes/iTunes Helper.)

  • kasun

    i havnt wifi connection?

    yesterday i jailbrake and unlocked my iphone 2g to FW 3.0 using redsnow
    but some times my phone get stuk when i cancel call and dextop(dextop means screen server with that side to unlock)

    plz kind to help me
    what can i do 4 this problem?
    reply me

  • malcolm

    A man thanks for all the advice but i cant seam to extract the files to do the restore process, if there is anything that you can do to help i would be very greatfull… Thanks malcolm

  • kasun

    plz help me guys
    i face to big problem
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJhttHA-Jj0

  • Scott

    I did all the step outlined here
    and it worked perfectly
    However after I restored my old phonebook contacts using itunes, my iphone froze
    The screen has the apple logo and a loading bar that doesnt move
    Suggestions???

  • MJ

    My iPhone is 2G version 3.0 firmware 4.05.04 , jail broken and un locked every thing working well until trying to sync more music ,through I tune , I get redirected to restore only ( get error message : cannot read content of iPhone : unknown: )any advice how I could go back to sync more .
    Thank you
    MJ

  • rogie

    I have updated my 2g iphone with version 3.1.2 using blackra1n but cannot install cydia because cannot detect wifi network. As per instruction, I should install bootneuter to unlock the phone but when I install my sim it is working. The only problem I have is only the wifi.

    Can someone advise me what to do? How can I check the modem of my iphone? My bluetooth is always not working?

    Help????

  • Ankit

    Hello Simon,
    My iphone 2G has gone into recovery mode and the itunes is asking it to upgrade to latest firmware. My questions are
    -should I go for 3.1.3 or follow this guide for 3.1.2?
    -are there any issues regarding Baseband ? (as i dont remember it cant even look it up)

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Ankit,

      Both version are jailbreakable. But for blackra1n, it only supports iPhone 3.1.2. Don’t worry about baseband. For 2G iPhone, there is no further update for baseband. You can always unlock it.

  • Joseph

    Hi Simon and all, any one tried upgrading the itune to latest version 10, after you jailbreak iphone 2g 1.1.4 to 3.1.2? Any issue? or best to stay with the version 9.0 used for the jailbreak and upgrade? pls advise, thanks,

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Joseph,

      It’s fine to upgrade to iTunes 10, even for jailbroken iPhone.

  • Damir

    Dear Simon,

    I get an 2G iphone from a brother and it had been unlocked and was working fine, everything was. Today connect phone to my laptop to update phone, since then I’ve not been able to use anything on my phone, it’s stuck on the emergency call screen and cant get off it.

    If you have any suggestions then any help would be great..again sorry if I’m missing something here or sound like a bit of a tool with it.

    I tried to follow the steps that you said but I’m stuck on the first one

    iTunes won’t to connect with iPhone it says:
    ”There is no SIM card installed in the iPhone you are attempting to activate.

    and when I put the card inside I get this message:
    ”The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported. Only compatibile SIM card from supported carrier may be used to activate iPhone …….”

    Please tell me what to do.

    Thank

  • Damir

    I almost forget, I’we download the blackra1n.exe from the link above and when I Launch blackra1n I get the message: ” This application has failed to start because ASL.dll was not found. Re-instaling the application my fix this problem

  • Damir

    simon

    Sorry for bothering, but now I finally unlock the phone but not the network :-(

    the Sn0w installer is no appearing together with “Cydia” and “Rock”. Therefore, my carrier is not unlocked. Do you have any idea on how to solve this? Thanks!

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Damir,

      I suggest you to use redsn0w to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone 2G again. Here is the jailbreak guide that you can follow.

  • Xcited

    Been at it for 3 days, came across this post and sure enough………Success! My goodness, thnks to SIMON AND GEO for your genuis minds. Hope it works for all others too

  • ammar

    hi .. i have restored to 3.1.2 firmware. but when i click blackra1n..
    it gives error that
    “This application has failed to start because ASL.dll was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem”

    pls pls any one can help.. i am working on it for many days.. plsssssss

  • sam

    hi all, can anyone pls help.
    I have just jailbreak my iphone 2g OS 3.1.2, and all the jailbrake process works well. I also tried to install Cydia from blackra1n, the install of Cydia work well, but when i want to load the Cydia, it load and always go back to the home screen.
    Can someone please help.
    thanks

  • Fili

    Hi Ammar,

    The same thing happened to me, check the link below, it worked for me.
    http://techie-buzz.com/how-to/how-to-fix-missing-asl-dll-while-running-blackra1n.html

  • Lakshmikanth Reddy

    I have jailbroken it successfully, thank you for this blog.

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      Thanks! Glad to hear you love it.

  • Ernesto J

    Hello – I have many problems with my Wifi… I have the Modem firmware 04.05.04_G in my 2G Iphone. Someone told me that is the problem, the current Itunes version is not compatible with this Modem firmware version.

    How can I update the Modem firmware and get unlocked my Iphone?

    Thank you for your help. It is very sad to have an Iphone without Wifi….

  • TravelCenter

    hi .. i have restored to 3.1.2 firmware. but when i click blackra1n..
    it gives error that
    “This application has failed to start because ASL.dll was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem”

    Fili’s solution worked great.
    I had to restore the firmware because no firmware was on the device. Because of no sim card i couldnt but I ran blackrain and then itunes allowed me to restore from the downloaded file. i ran Black rain a second time and the phone works great!

  • droox

    this is awesome.. it works!

  • hassan

    can u please tell how much time it takes the iphone to reboot after the jailbreak process is completed??
    coz it has been 5 mins with my jailbreak complettion and it still hasnt rebooted

  • Ad

    I had already jAilbroken my iPhone 1st gen 3.1.3 04.05.04 using jailbreakme.com and wanted to unlock it to a normal ATT sim. This is how to do it right? I tried it but after restarting my iPhone I inserted thi sim I want to use and got the please connect to iTunes screen. Help!

  • Rohan

    My 2g phone is locked and I don’t even get the restore option on Itunes to be able to follow this step. How can I proceed?

    I tunes says it’s an invalid sim card.

  • Terry

    Sons iphone 2G Blummin simple with this little gem -(if blackrain is not working and is looking for asl.dll.. you need to copy the blackrain icon by right clicking it and then copy it to c rograms files–>common files –>apple –> application support. After pasting it there, run the blackrain from there ).. and after jailbreaking.. press blackrain icon on the iphone and cydia, rock and snow will appear.. SNOW is the one that hactivates the phone and your phone can be used with any carrier. Install both cydia and rock too so you
    Thanks

  • PRINCE

    Thankx alot…I tried with alot….but nothings happen just apple logo…when i read the instruction of blackra1n n tried it ..i got yes…..thank u somuch

  • Mnz

    Hello,

    I have iPhone 2g 3.1.3,
    By mistake i update/restore by iTunes..now i don’t have original Sim card which came with mobile.
    Now the only emergency screen shows..i use blackra1n with the procedure above (8. Click “make it ra1n” to start the jailbreak.), but after this step mobile screen shows only blank black screen even no blackra1n images as per step 9..i wt for long time..do this procedure again and again.
    Please help me to resolve this problem.
    Thanks in advance.
    Manoj

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