Previously, I have posted up the jailbreak guide for iPhone 2G running OS 3.1.2. Here is the complete jailbreak guide for iPhone 3G/3GS using blackra1n and blacksn0w.
For starter, blackra1n is the popular jailbreak tool, developed by GeoHot, that lets you jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1.2 on all models of iPhone. For blacksn0w, it’s the only iPhone unlock tool available to unlock iPhone with baseband 05.11.07.
This guide will walk you through the necessary procedures to jailbreak and unlock iPhone 3G and 3GS.
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.
- For those using a new iPhone 3GS coming with an updated Bootrom, blackra1n only supports a tethered jailbreak. That means once jailbroken you should not let your battery runs out. If it does run out of battery, you need to reconnect it to the computer and use blackra1n to boot it.
- What if you have jailbroken it with PwnageTool before, can I upgrade to OS 3.1.2 and use this guide to jailbreak? Yes, it should work.
- I have accidentally upgraded to iPhone OS 3.1.2 and lose unlock, can it fix my iPhone? Yes, go ahead and use blacksn0w to unlock it!
- Let me highlight again. This guide is for iPhone 3G or 3GS. For iPhone 2G jailbreaking, please refer to the previous post.
- Disclaimer: Jailbreaking may void your warranty of iPhone. Again, jailbreak it at your own risk.
Okay, let’s go straight to the jailbreak procedures.
Upgrade your iPhone to OS 3.1.2
1. Download iPhone OS 3.1.2 firmware (3G / 3GS) and save it into a folder.
Note: Make sure you download the correct firmware for your iPhone model. Otherwise, you can’t upgrade the iPhone OS.
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 (with .ipsw extension) you have just downloaded. For Mac, hold option key and click on the “Restore” button and select the firmware file (with .ipsw extension) to restore.
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 that matches your OS.
6. After downloading, unzip the blackra1n.zip.
7. Make sure your iPhone is still connected with your computer via USB. Launch blackra1n.
8. Click “make it ra1n” to start the jailbreak.
9. Once you click the button, the jailbreak process starts and it’ll take around 30 seconds to complete.
10. Wait until you see the following message and your iPhone should be jailbroken after reboot.
Great! Up to this point, your iPhone should have been activated and jailbroken. Cool, right?
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.
12. Tap on “Cydia” and then “Install” button to install Cydia. Just wait until the download and installation to complete.
Unlocking iPhone 3G/3GS with Blacksn0w
Okay, with cydia installed, the whole jailbreak process is complete. But if you need to unlock your iPhone 3G/3GS to work with unofficial sim, launch blackra1n app again. Simply tap “sn0w” and then select “install” to kick off the unlocking process. Wait for a moment and your iPhone will be automatically unlocked.
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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Can I assumed that the “Uninstall Blackra1n” button will revert the 3G back to the normal state, like before jailbreaking the phone?
@ddmak, the uninstall option will only remove blackra1n app from iPhone. Your iPhone is still in jailbreak state. To revert back to original setting, you need to restore the iPhone firmware via iTunes.
I just bought my Iphone3GS last Dec. 12, and i tried to jail break it last night… and since I didt like the result since I have to reconnect the iphone to the computer and use blackra1n again to boot it, I tried to restored to using Itune which took 3hours however after the 306.2MB file for the software update was completeley downloaded, nothing happened to the iphone and it wasnt restored to its factory setting.. Could anybody help me..please
I have the same problem too Mercie Ann. Have you had any luck yet? I have tried tethering after jail breaking but didn’t have any luck.
can iphone be used in pakistan after jailbreaking?
I have a Iphone 3g JB using the 3.0 software. I have various apps installed and significant customizations using Winterboard. How does the blackra1n JB affect the functionality of apps and customizations? In other words, after I do the Iphone backup and run the blackra1n JB (including Cydia) are there other steps that must be undertaken to restore photos/apps/customizations? Is it as as simple as firing up Itunes, plugging in the Iphone and doing a RESTORE? Or must I reinstall Winterboard as well? Please advise.
Thank you posting this how to guide/walkthrough.
hi Rey, my friend has an iphone 3G with OS 3.0.1 previously JB with Pwnage tool and just recently i update it to OS3.1.2 via iTunes. after the update I JB it with blackra1n and unlocked it with blacksn0w. but of course i had synchronized it first via itunes to back up data and installed apps before the jb and unlocking with blackra1n. it was a success and i sync it again with itunes to restore all the back-ups. all the apps downloaded from app store were there but all downloaded apps from Cydia were gone and you just have to download it again from Cydia like the winterboard and other cydia apps. though in general, it was successful and the phone is working pretty well.
I am getting this error please check your internet connection. I dont have wirelss internet and no source of internet through iphone.
How can i proceed to install cydia and snow …
please let me know soon
you have to find a wifi hotspot to download if you have an ipod touch. once you’ve found one, go to the blackra1n app and download Cydia or icy. sometimes one or the other may not show up on the download list.
P.S; Sn0w will not do anything if you have an ipod touch… it allows iphone users to connect to any carrer ( t-moble, verizon,ect.) and not be locked on to At&t or other carrers
Forgot something. if you download Rock (Your Iphone) you may find that you can’t do any Wi fi or edge stuff ( execpt call). I have downloaded Rock a dozen times and each time my internet is unuseable, even outside of Rock. I don’t know what causes this. if your internet settings wont work after getting Rock, try unloading and reloading rock. But if you keep getting the same problem, try using Cydia. It has more apps and twiks then Rock and, most of all, will NOT mess up you internet settings.
Plese reply if you have any Quistions or find me on MYSPACE as I’m a PC ( age 14).
i have already connect it to a wifi spot. it can actually used wifi internet cos i was able to used my Facebook Apps and open my account there, but when im trying to open the Blackra1n to download Cydia it shows “Please check your Internet Connection”.. How can i unlock my iPhone if i can’t download Cydia? is there any alternative??
Hope someone will help me..
if you can’t get blackra1n to work, I’ll tell you what i did. try REloading it. it took me 3 times before i got blackra1n to work. also, if your ipod is not updated to 3.1 or up, it will not work because blackra1n is ment for 3.1. if it does not work after that ask other people. meanwhile, i’m going to be research all possible fixes for this problem.
Thanks for the info!
I’m having problems with my wifi in that it’s not working now that I have jailbroken and unlocked my iPhone 3g.
Any suggestions please.
K
Yes, RTFM @ http://iphonejtag.blogspot.com/
“It appears some users are having wifi issues. Try a “Reset Network Settings”. If someone can come up with a way to replicate wifi issues, I will investigate further as I have not yet seen these issues firsthand.”
@John, thanks for the tips!
i had the same problem with the wifi and youtube. as for the wifi issue, i just did “reset network settings” and the wifi works ok now. as for youtube, Push Fix (source http://cydia.iphoneil.net) was very helpful. after i downloaded it and reboot my device, i was able to access youtube afterwards. but i wonder why Push Fix is not available in cydia anymore. i downloaded it just the other day, but now it is no longer there. does anybody knows where it is now?
@Simon, thanks for the reply. Also thanks for writing this guide.
If you could bear with me just one more question, I want to make sure I understand the steps before proceeding…
My iPhone has already updated to 3.1.2 when the update was first released, do I still have to perform steps 1 to 3?
Cheers.
@ddmak, you may skip those steps if you’re already on OS 3.1.2.
@Simon,
I did it. Everything works without a glitch. It was very cool.
Thanks for the guide.
We have a new 3GS purchased in the US 10 Oct, possibly with new Bootrom. What if we just shutdown it with battery charge still remaining (it’s impractical not to Turn off, if you want to preserve iphone for long time to preserve wear and tear), will it able to boot on its own?
hi Simon.
i unlock my i phone with this method a twice but still my you tube cant connect to internet means my you tube is not working in my i phone.
pls help me.
Push and YouTube issues are caused by hacktivation. The dev team has a fix for YouTube which they are posting on Cydia shortly.
@kuldip, you can checkout this post to fix youtube issues.
hi kuldip, same problem i had 2 days ago but when i downloaded “Push Fix” as suggested in one of the posts here in Simonblog, i was able to connect to youtube. but the problem is that Push Fix is not in Cydia anymore thru source http://cydia.iphoneil.net. it was gone. i was waiting for some answers as to where can we find this app now or maybe it is available in other sources, but don’t know which source since some of my friends have the same problem but unfortunately were not able to download Push Fix while it was still available.
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 and thanks Simon for this woderful platform.
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
I’m having a similar problem… Updated to 3.1.2 and used blackra1n. Everything works fine except for when I play audio through either earphones or an FM transmitter. I can only hear it through the right earphone/speaker. Any ideas how to fix this? I use an FM transmitter everyday to listen to music because I drive all day. Would be great to hear music from both speakers again. Heh.
hey, i’ve just spent the last two days trying to figure out how to jailbreak my phone. There are loads of websites that lead you to nowhere so finding this site was a dream. I was skeptical of the 30 second install BUT it worked REALLY easily AND quickly. so thankful, WICKED!!
Something i been waiting for so long and is Finaly here!!!
it was so easy to Jaibreak it and unlock the phone thank you Simon!!
I have just jailbroken and unlocked my 3G iphone and it’s a real success, what a geniousity!!!!!
thank you very much indeed
Hi simon. I have a 3GS with the old baseband, not the 05.11. Currently OS 3.0 and already jailbroken. If i Update to 3.1.2 and jailbreak with blackra1n, is it going to be tethered or untethered? As i fine tethered jailbreak is too unhelpfull as im a heavy user. Update me please. Thanks.
Hello all, I have a question about step 3:
For step 3, why do you use the “restore” button instead of the “update” button? Also, by the small picture in step 11, I get the impression that no installed apps will survive the update, whether “legit” or installed by Cydia. Is this really the case? Or do they get reinstalled automatically during a synchronisation?
hi bakreule, in my case i just did “update” via itunes instead of “restore” and it went very well and successful. as for the previously installed apps, apps downloaded from app store will still be there after you sync your phone again after the update and jb-unlock. but before doing the update, jb and unlock with blackra1n, first you have to sync first your phone with your itunes inorder to back up your phone. as for the apps downloaded from cydia, unfortunately, they are gone after the update. but good news is that you can download them again from cydia.
hi simon,
I have just jailbroken and unlocked my 3GS iPhone from 3.0.1 to 3.1.2, smooth process as per your instruction. After that reset network settings, wifi issue solved.
Thank you very much.
Great guide!
hi, ive jst unlocked my ph using blackrain. it worked without a hitch but now i don’t have access to the internet at all on my 3gs. after installing cydia, i also installed winterboard and bossprefs, does that make a difference?
hi samuel, try to do a “reset network settings”. it might help like in my case.
hey guys I jailbroke my 3gs and unlocked it and my wifi will not connect or even show networks now!! tethering does not work either! please please help!
i just reset me settings and wifi works but tethering still doesnt
Simon Ng
hi simon i have iphone 3G 3.2.1 i have problem i follow the steps for blackra1n
but blackra1n icon not shown in my phone plz help
hi magdy, try to execute again blackra1n (or “make it rain” again). i did it twice and the procedure went successfully and the icon was there. i then proceeded to the next step and everything went perfectly fine.
I have the same problem. The icon never shows up even after executing several times blackra1n.
The phone is brand new, acquired in Canada.
Any suggestions?
Just to inform you that by simply using another Windows Vista laptop the problem was solved. Don’t know why but it simply works!
simon
hi again now every thing OK but when i hit the blackra1n icon get this message (please check your internet connection) any help
magdy, you should be connected to a wireless connection when doing the procedure. it will be go on perfectly fine. based on my experience.
@Magdy you need to have a wifi connection blackra1n downloads from Internet. If you do have a wifi connection but not connecting, try doing a network settings reset. Try again clicking blackr1n icon.
Thanks for the guide! A question about the updated bootrom, how do I know if my two week old 3GS has it? And exactly what does that mean? Can I follow this guide? Is it likely that this bug or whatever will be fixed in coming updates of blackra1n?
@Karl, probably your new iPhone 3GS already comes with updated bootrom. To check your bootrom version, you can refer to this link for reference. You can still jailbreak your iPhone 3GS but as mentioned above, blackra1n only supports a tethered jailbreak. That means once jailbroken you should not let your battery runs out. If it does run out of battery, you need to reconnect it to the computer and use blackra1n to boot it.
Though the future version of blackra1n may support the updated bootrom, there is no timeline for the release.
Simon,
as I have asked you before, my 3gs was jailbroken and each time my battery runs out and I turn it on, I get a picture of a cd with muscis sing and the word Itune, can this issue be resolved or as you stated in this respone that the problem is blackra1n only supports a tethered jailbreak?, please let me know If I can do anything to resolve this issue with my iphone, Also, when do you anticipate blackra1n to be updated?, as I said I bought my iphone from at&t
Hi Simon and All, Simon or anyone who knows, when I finished jailbreaking my iphone, each time my battery runs out, I need to reconnect my iphone to the computer and use blackra1n to boot it, can this issue be resolved using another method, when do you anticipate the release of an updated blackra1n that would resolve this issue?, please let me know thanks
Yo Simon, great ref site for all of us joining the iphone jbreak family : My issue, I have tried most if not all of the guides involving everything from turning off all programs to holding the phone buttons down. My phone is the 3gs 30 gig and is about 2.5 months old. The jailbreak seems to go through as the reboot screen appears just like the instructions says it will, the only problem is the phone never reboots and if I reboot it on my own, i never get the splash screen or the icon. I may have the new bootrom. Only conclusion I can come up with. Let me know if you have any ideas.
thanks pal
Hey Mate, Did you get a response for you issue as I have attempted on 4 occasions to jailbreak & the phone just gets stuck during the restore stage.
Each time I have had to use Itunes to restore to original settings.
Man, I’m just too nervous to attempt a jailbreak, even though the benefits may outweigh any cons.
Is there any information or blog out there that covers the necessary steps to retrieve lost contacts, wifi service, tethering steps, apps, notes, syncing other programs like password keeper and just plain making your phone work right after the jailbreak. I’m just reading too many problems after the jailbreak to attempt right now and I’m too much of a novice/amateur to know what to do after I follow the jailbreak steps to fix problems that arise.
Can any one agree or offer assistance?
@ RHAGEN,
I don’t think the jailbreak on it’s own cause any problems; it is the unlocking step that affects the functions you mentioned – Wi-Fi, tethering, activating to different SIM, etc.
You really need to be clear on that, and why you want to jailbreak in the first place.
Jailbreak is quite easy on it’s own, and the steps are all very clear right here on this page.
As for your data, it will all be backed up in iTunes, so go ahead, give it a go.
Hope that helps, John in Saudi
yup, i do agree with John. i have the same feeling before but i gave it a shot and everything was adventure afterwards.
there are a lot of things you can do and have after jailbraking and unlocking…
Hi I have jailbroken my new iPhone 3 gs and have the boot problem where when it reboots goes into recovery mode. This is so annoying as a lot of apps need a reboot to work this can leave you without the phone. Does anyone know if you can remove jailbreak without restoring? Would be shame to lose message tones etc which I have changed using ssh. Please help
Hello everybody.
Have anyone found a solution for the iPhone entering recovery mode at reboot everytime?
Thanks
//Daniel
hi Simon & bloggers,
have 3GS (32GB) that came with v3.1.2 (05.11.07) and carrier-locked. Used blackra1n/blacksn0w flawlessly however when I insert preferred carrier SIM, the phone recognises network/carrier but no signal. When attempting to call that number, I get a std message saying ‘the number you are calling is not currently available….’
I’ve tried doing ‘full network reset’; ran blacksn0w again….no errors…but the same problem exists…
any suggestions would be much appreciated.
thnx,
Eddie
im having that problem as magdy (please check internet connection) but i have a 2g 3.1.2 4.5.4_g. and yes i have home wifi. iv tried the reset thing over and over iv even tried restoring and rejailbreaking and still my wifi connects but wont load anyting and blackra1n says the same thing (please check internet connection)
please someone help iv been looking and asking around for days now
Hi randymanfoo, did you figure out the solution? I seem to be having the exact same problem, and have gone through the same process as you have. Please tell me what to do if you know. Thanks. Kalpit.
Hello Simon – I’m in Australia & have a 32GB 3GS, purchased (already jailbroken/unlocked, using redsn0w & ultrasn0w, respectively) from the States. Currently I’m still on OS 3.0.1 (which is what the phone came with) as I’m not 100% sure of the steps for upgrading, given I’m not starting from a phone not already jailbroken – also, I’m being a bit cautious, wanting to watch how things are panning out for others before diving in myself!
Can you or (someone else here) please clarify for me what process I need to follow? Also, can anyone tell me how I determine what the baseband of my phone is?
Many thanks in advance!
hi embeen, i can relate to your case or situation since somehow i used to be of the same situation as you are. i used to have my phone jb/unlock with ultrasn0w with OS 3.0.1. i updated my 3GS 32GB to OS 3.1.2 thru iTunes (by clicking Restore). the phone will then proceed with the restoring process, etc. and afterwards the phone will now have the OS 3.1.2 from 3.0.1 with the updated baseband 05.11.07 from 04.26.08. With your phone updated now, you will then have to download blackra1n from balckra1n.com in your PC and you can follow the guide posted here by Simon to jailbreak and unlock your updated phone. the baseband is the same as the “Modem Firmware”. you can check your baseband by this: Settings>General>About>Modem Firmware. hope this helps.
It worked perfectly, thanks.
i tried many software before and got nowhere with loads of error message. hats of to u man it worked the first time without any glitch .thanks
i got a gift brand new i phone 3g s from USA. I had load down the blackra1n into my phone and when i open the blackra1n, my screen did not show the packages so i cannot download cydia.But instaed it show ‘please check your internet connection’. Can u help me?
hi Ling…if you did not see blackra1n in your phone, try to “make it rain” again. but make sure that you are connected to a WiFi to proceed.
Be sure itunes services are not running in your computer and launch BlackRa1n.exe again.
GEO YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!! DAMN YOU SHOULD BE A ZILLIONAIRE!!! PEACE MAN!
I downloaded Blackrn for windows and when I try and open it i keep getting a error mesage saying “entry point not valid” WTF why is nothing ever easy for me. This laptop has Vista installed is that the problem? if anyone can help it would be awesome. I wanna jailbreak already and everytime I try I run into a problem. F’ing aggervating
i used Vista but everything went fine and smooth. try to download blackra1n again in your PC and “make it rain” again.
Simon assist please. Upgraded my 3G phone on Itunes and used blackra1n but it still asking for a valid sim. The phone is not jailbroken, any idea?
@Nur, did you run the blacksn0w to unlock your iPhone?
@simon thanks for the reply, Jailbroken in 30 seconds but there is no blackra1n icon on the screen any idea what happened. Last week I did my 3GS without any problem.
By the way thanks again, I have used your site to JB & unlock my 2G, 3G and 3GS. I am currently learning Iphone programming with reference from your site. Will never forget Simonblog!
hi simon….please assist.i already jailbreak my iphone 3GS (3.1.2) 7times but still unable to run application after installed by cydia.after installed it automatically appear icon connect to itunes. it that means i need to restore again.
hi Nur… did you download sn0w (blacksn0w) also? it is the unlocking software. when you downloaded successfully blackra1n in your desktop and open/run it to “make it rain” while you phone is connected, it will reboot and proceed and after that you will see the blackra1n icon in your phone. when you click it (but make sure you are connected to a wifi) there you can see Cydia, RockApp and Sn0w. tap Cydia and Sn0w and click Install. follow the next steps and after that you will have a jailbroken and unlocked iphone. hope this helps.
Thanks Jet. The problem is I dont have the blackra1n Icon after the jailbreak hence I cannot unlock. Has anybody encountered this problem? It is really funny, when I used blackra1n on the 3GS it worked smoothly.
Thanks again.
@Nur based on my experience with 2 of my friends with the 3G, the blackra1n icon did not appear the first time i installed blackra1n. what i did is i instaled it again (“make it rain” again) and there it was. it was successful. the blackra1n icon was there already and everything went on fine. you can try intstalling it again and see if it works with you.
Hi all,
I had the wifi problem as well and did the reset setting and can now see my network but I can’t connect to it once i put in my password. I was able to connect before and so it seems wierd. Also is there any way to boot up the iphone without using Blackra1n?
Thanks for the help.
Hello Simon, Im having trouble jailbreaking my 3G. Ive already updated to 3.1.2, and i’ve followed your instructions exactly, but when I click ‘make it rain’, my phone goes to the ‘iTunes & usb screen’, i never see the GeoHot image. Then i get a solid black screen and the thing pops up on my computer telling me that it’s done and to wait for re-boot, but nothing ever happens, and i have to restore and sync all over again. Please help…
Well simon, i guess i wrote you the incorrect information. everything was correct, except after the black screen, all i actually had to do was push the power button on top of the phone and it powered back up, but blackra1n wasnt on there.
hey simon,
i jst updated my iphone 3g to 3.1.2 and it worked but its not reading my unofficial sim so i restarted it but its not starting again !!!!
help me out plzzz!!!
hi champion… make sure you have installed / run blacksn0w. it is the unlocking software for 3.1.2
Hi simon (and everyone),
First of all, thanks for the great guide..it works perfectly on my iphone 3g 3.1.2.
Now the problem is, i’ve done JB using another pc..when i reconnect my iphone using my own pc, Itunes(9) doesnt let me change anything since it requires me to re-sync my iphone (“The Iphone is currently synced with…”). My question is, is it safe to re-sync my iphone on diffrent pc (Itunes)? Will i loose everything that i’ve added so far? I just don’t want to start all over again after lots of trouble adding and downloading apps ><
thanks in advance.
Thanks again for this site. Very informative.
My question is this: I have a 3GS, j/b, 3.0.1 with the old BootROM. I know the new 3GS phones come with the new BootROM and, currently, require a tethered Jailbreak. Perhaps I am misreading, or confusing BootROM with BaseBand (are they not the same?) but if I update my 3.0.1 to 3.1.2 will my 3GS now require a tethered Jailbreak?
Thanks.
hi Digital… same case with me. i have j/b 3GS with OS 3.0.1 with the old BootROM. updated it to 3.1.2 thru itunes (restore) and used blackra1n / blacksn0w for jb and unlock. everything is fine until now. as far as i know only new 3GS require tethered jb. i can say BoorROM is different than BB. hope this helps.
@Digital,
It’s very likely you’re using the earlier batch of iPhone 3GS. That means, tethered jailbreak does not apply to your iPhone.
the cydia and snow icons r nt cmng in the jailbreak on my phone
is dere ne way dat i cn unlock it through my pc???
@Simon, @Jet, I still cant get the blackra1n Icon after running JB over 5 times please help.
@Nur based on my experience with 2 of my friends with the 3G, the blackra1n icon did not appear the first time i installed blackra1n. what i did is i instaled it again (”make it rain” again) and there it was. it was successful. the blackra1n icon was there already and everything went on fine. you can try intstalling it again and see if it works with you.
Hi Simon,
Thanks so much for the extensive guide you have provided for the Jailbreak and Unlock option on iPhone 3G 3.1.2 Using Blackra1n & Blacksn0w. It just worked flawlessly on my phone. Appreciate it!
All,
First off I want to say thank you for such a wonderful community. I came from the Windows Mobile world (XDA!!) and have really felt at home with the true believers of what the iPhone can really do.
I have successfully upgraded from 3.0.1 to 3.1.2 and then a simple Blackra1n later and I am back to liven large. (aka…it was successful) and it is tether free for jailbreak. So, for all out there who was in my boat (read my post #69) all is fine.
And, I performed the upgrade/JB under Windows 7 x64 by running blackra1n as admin. Compatibility mode not needed.
Good luck.
Now I can’t see my recent posts on Facebook. What can I do to fix this. Jailbroken 3GS with Blackra1n (os 3.1.2).
I’m looking where I can to see if other people are having this same promblem and they are. Looking at Facebook through my 3GS it says I have no recent post, my friends are the same, but on the regular sight through a computer, there are posts. I hope there is a fix for this. (Jailbroken 3GS with Blackra1n (os 3.1.2))
Please help,
Thanks,
WONDERFUL Aplication! No problems with youtube and wifi so far… i´ll check the GPS.
It works with movistar and vodafone (by the way)
Thank you “simonblog” 4 your dedication!
After upgrade to OS3.1.2 WIFI cannot use ,phone cannot be UNLOCK using Blackra1n & Blacksn0w !! HELP …………
Dear Simon,
I had my 3gs Iphone intialily jailbroken & unlocked using the snow program & older firmware of 3.0.But then i encountered 2-3 times when the screen would go off i.e to say the screen backlight wouldgo off although the screen touch function seen under light work in order.Subsequent to which I would switch off n on and it would get fine.Untill recently when the screen backlight remained off. Then I got the phone rebooted & upgraded to the new firmware of 3.01 & unlocked using Purple rain.
But only after less than 24 hrs of usage again the screen backlight has gone off.
Pls advise ASAP.
Brgds
Karan
Cool dude, its that simple. I have unlocked my iPhone 3gs today. One question left in my mind was , how to remove Cydia from my iPhone. I was not able to remove it from my iPhone.
Great work, everthing is fine, phone displays orange network – except no signal
Is the a fix for this?
i have updated to 3.1.2 & it was a 3g.When i run the blackra1n it shows the connect to iphone logo.it is not raining..
can anybody please help….
Just mail to (naxeem@hotmail.com)
Thanks
helo simon….
i cannot open any application downlaoded from app store after i finished the above process…please help
@afattey, that’s strange. Did you try to sync your iPhone with iTunes?
i can sycn wit itunes, but neva downloaded apps from itunes…and simon dere is dis problem wit my camera also if u can help? i cannot save pics in camera roll..bt wen i restore and update frmware 3.0 to 3.1.2 it works well..and again wen i restore from back up again it hapens…i have problem wit replyn to sum contacts and copyin contacts from sim to phone..but it all works well after updated…only dis camera and application problem….
hey there everyone… i have a huge problem. on my iphone i had OS 3.0.1 but in itunes it says the sim card does not appear to be supported… so i decided to update it to 3.1.2 with unlock.. everything went smoothly and unofficial sim works great but with itunes the same problem persists.
Can anyone help me with this? i am out of ideas and dont know what to do…and without itunes i’m just using “phone” and thats it
Thanks for the jailbreak guide by the way.. worked perfectly.
I have iPhone 3gs with 3.1.2. After I JB with Blackra1n how do I get future iPhone firmware updates? Will future updates require additional procedures to reinstall app or customization?
@ Terry,
Yes, absolutely you will have to jailbreak and unlock again after the next Apple update ———-> BUT do NOT update until you read that there is the next version of blackra1n or what they name it, as the current version will most probably not function and you will have a non functioning iPhone, understand?
Simon, I love your help and the community you have built. I just received a replacement 3G 16GB white from Apple. Since I do not have a At&T SIM card, I can’t determine which firmware etc is on it. Do I need a sim to start the process of unlocking? Do I just plug iphone 3G into my Mac itunes and follow instructions without any SIM card installed? Thanks.
mrhifi
Wow. It really is THE SIMPLIEST jailkbreak/unlock guide I’ve ever seen. My iPhone was literally unlocked in 5 minutes. Thanks so much!
hi simon and jet….please assist.i already jailbreak my iphone 3GS (3.1.2) 7times but still unable to run application after installed by cydia.after installed it automatically appear icon connect to itunes. it that means i need to restore again.
@fufu i did not exactly get what your problem is… what do you mean by still unable to run application? do you mean those applications that you downloaded from app store or from cydia? if your phone is already jb and unlocked… try deleting those apps (either from app store or cydia) and install them again. i did this the first time i updated my fone to 3.1.2. i deleted all my downloaded apps and install them again. after that, everything is fine. try it and let me know.
this is not working. i’m on a mac and have 3g phone. tried everything and phone will NOT come offa connect to itunes screen. plz help.
Hi, I managed to jailbreak my phone the only problem I have is that once the phone has been jailbroken, the blackra1n icon does not show up for me to install cydia etc…
@Hannah do you have the 3G? if you are, try installing blackra1n again in your phone. 2 of my friends have the 3G and the first time i installed blackra1n on their phone, the icon did not appear. what i did is i installed it again and the icon appeared. the rest of the installation (cydia and sn0w) went very well.
I followed the jailbreak, everything is okay, then when I go to unlock, it installed Cydia, and has been “unpacking Snow” for thirty minutes. Did I miss a step?
Thanks,
mrhifi
@mrhifi when it takes longer time to download and you don’t know when it will finish, try cancelling it (press the Home button). then install cydia and sn0w again from blackra1n in your phone.
@mrhifi, did you put your sim card in the iPhone? Also, try to reboot your iPhone and try again.
can u help me coz i tunes can’t synch my iphone and it’s written ” the sim card iserted in this iphone doesn’t appear to be supported”, any clue? I really need help now
@vick did you install the unlock software (sn0w) software? after you jb your phone with blackra1n, you should also install sn0w or blacksn0w to unlock your phone inorder to be able to use any other SIM cards.
@vick, did you complete all the jailbreak steps? Also, did you use blacksn0w to unlock your iPhone?
hi, please help. when i connect my iphone 3gs to the computer and start itunes it says “sim card does not appear to be supported” and i cant do anything, cant install anything. please help.. any ideas what can be the problem and how to fix it? i did the jailbreak and unlock and it went smooth and the phone works great with unofficial sim card but without itunes i’m like without hands. by the way, i use windows vista.
Awesome…Post. Worked in 5 minutes
To Vick,
I had a similar problem. I read a post that said to hold the home down on iPhone While plugging cable from iPhone into the USB of your Computer. I already had iTunes displayed on computer. It worked for me. The message did not show up, then I released the home button. Hope this helps, It worked and I was able to proceed and jailbreak and unlock. Good Luck!
mrhifi
Hi, i just received a new iphone 3GS from Canada which obviously has never been activated or jailbroken. Im currently located in Thailand, and my iphone shows activate sim. I do not have a canada sim card and was looking to jailbreak and unlock the phone. Can i use blackra1n to jailreak the phone at this stage or i will have to try and activate it somehow.
Is the blackra1n still a tethered jailbreak for the 3GS?
Thanks.
I’ve ran blackra1n 4 times, and i still do not get a blackr1n icon on my home screen.
3g 3.1.2
Windows 7
@ Snypercell,
Did you try a restart after running blackra1n? I did this both on my old 3G phone and my new 3GS phone, now I can’t remember which one, but I am sure I had that problem.
I could see where the icon should be but it did not appear; and I am pretty sure I just did a restart to make it show, bit like a computer in that respect, any problems, reboot, good luck, John
@John
yeah, that was the first thing i did, but no luck….
wondering if it has something to do with windows 7
@Simon ng & mrhifi: thanks for your quick reply, I will try that suggestion
—If your blackra1n icon is not appearing, and/or you’re stuck at “waiting for reboot,” then restore your iphone with itunes, and run blackra1n again.
hi, it’s a very useful trick to jailbreak iphone 3gs. thanks. But by the way, I’ve followed the steps and given almost 50 times repeats to do the jailbreak using blackra1n. It beautifully works but when it reboots it always requires to connect with itunes on the computer. Well, you can reboot it with blackra1n again and it will work. But when the battery run out or you switch it off, you’ve got to go to the computer again to get it back on. No other way around.
So, get it jailbroken, stick at home or go out with a laptop or other computers with suitable itunes available.
If someone knew how to get rid of this problem, I will be happy to follow his/her instructions.
Thank you
i can say that you have the new 3GS with a new bootrom… and in this case, you are having a tethered jailbreak which means that you cannot let your iphone run out of battery or switch it off, or else, you have to reboot it by connecting to a laptop or pc and with blackra1n again. am not sure if there is any solution for this case.
Works great. Thanks Simon!
As someone who was running on 2.2 on the 3G for months b/c I was too cheap and scared to pay someone to upgrade it for me, I can confirm that this works. It took a little bit to do but it works. My iPhone had the YouTube issue but I followed the steps and that works now too! Blackra1n is kick ass!!!
Simon – your procedure was great and I did not ran into any problems. Once again, thanks for your excellent write up. My IPhone is a 3GS version 3.1.2 (7D11), modem firmware 05.11.07
Simon,
I don’t seem to be able to sync applications to my iPhone 3G after it has been jailbroken. Any idea how to overcome this?
@MexicanCue, what’s the error message? Can you describe the details?
@Simon Ng, it says something like this on iTunes after attempting to sync the IPA onto my iPhone: The application “XXX” was not installed on the iPhone because an unknown error occured (0xE8008001)
simon,
due to the fact that apple has updated the latest bootrom that unable for us to jailbreak using blackra1n as whenever i did a run on blackra1n, it goes into DFU mode. Do you have a solution for this?
@irene, what version of iPhone OS are you using?
hi simon,
im using 3.1.2 (7D11) FIRMWARE 05.11.07 3GS.
Thks.
@irene, blackra1n and blacksn0w can handle your version of firmware. You can follow the procedures described in this post to jailbreak.
hi simon, i dun think this post works for me. same error still take place. once i launch blackra1n, it goes into DFU mode and require itunes to restore again.
pls advise.
thks.
Hi guys
I have just done the unblock on my friends phone but now for some reason the I phone will not turn on and it is not getting recignised by Itunes why is this?
Is there anything I can do?… any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cam
does it work for bootloader 6.x?
no nothing wont do anything other than the apple sign showing…
Hi There
I’ve Messed Up My Friends iPhone
I made The Same But For Win32 Since There Is No Linux Version
Anyway
I Started Blackrain And did the same
BUT
It Blocked Whille Runing And The iPhone Stoped Responding And He Shows A USb Cable Icon With Itunes
i tried Everything But It Doesn’t Turn Off
My Friend Is Waiting It Till It Goes Off And He Will See What Will Hapen
The Blaackrain Log’s saying something Like
Exploit sent
i forgot something here but it is sent
then geohot is sent
And No Error Shown
Best Regards
its awesome… everything works.. thank you soo much
Hi Guys
I have my 3G iPhone jailbroke with 3.0 firmware. How do I backup my jailbreak apps before I upgrade to firmware 3.1.2. After I rejailbreak my iphone after upgrading to 3.1.2 firmware how do I restore my jailbreak apps?
Thank you
Simon, I´ve been having trouble with SMS, I randomly but continuously receive and send SMS in chinese. I have two keyboards on, English and Spanish. I´ve tried using only one keyboard, but the problem persists. I have not been able to determine any particular common circumstance when it happens, but happens, either receiving, or sending SMSs.
And it has been happening before I jailbroke the phone with rain.
Thanks ¡¡¡
Hi Simon
The iphone Has Battery Loss Then Turned Off Now It Works Perfect
I Gotta Say Thank You But
when I Sync With iTunes An Error Apear
0XE8008001
What Should i do ?
I Jailbreaked ONly for APPS
how can i sync my applications on a new computer? my friend did the jailbreaking on his computer and he is able to sync applications with it but when i connect it to my computer, i cant sync applications on it?
thanks.!
@ SAFAD,
Found this via Google, not sure if it will work for you.
Open Cydia > Manage > Sources > Edit
Add source “http://cydia.hackulo.us” cant post links >. Hackulo.us > “AppSync for OS3.0″ > Read info
Install > done
Thx Man I Found That Too
But The Friend Doesn’t Have a wifi Or net Connection And I Can’t Do It In My Home
Is There Any Other Way TO Do The APPSync ?
THANK YOU! I have been through pain trying different solutions to unlock my phone.That was the fastest and most painless experience imaginable. Big love to the man!
Hi, the jailbreak worked fine, but now my phone won’t boot, and I can’t even get it to boot by “using blackra1n to boot it”
I install, for eg, wintersnow or sbsettings, restarts the iphone….. won’t boot!!
can’t seem to find instructions to boot using blackra1n and what i’ve tried doesn’t work.
3GS Australian Purchased outright unlocked from the Apple Store.
Cheers,
~Crazy~
@ mrcrazydude,
whoa, slow down, we know you are upset, but please try to describe the problem step by step. Do you have the “blackra1n” icon on your desktop? Easiest place to keep it.
When you re-boot the iphone, you will see the connect to itunes logo, connect to you computer but ignore any messages about itunes has detected a phone blah blah, just run the blackra1n and you phone will boot.
I freaked out the first time this happened to me to, but figured it out; and hey, I have a 3GS from the Aussie Apple store too, got my GST back as well, so a bargain:)
@ John – not freaking out, was just trying to provide relevant info in one go:
step by step then:
1. got BR
2. jailbroke (worked fine)
3. installed Cydia
4. installed SBSetting – reboot required – phone “dead”
– ie. shows “apple” then black screen
5. restored (was in a rush)
6. re-jailbroke (worked fine)
7. installed Cydia
8. Installed winterboard (figured the problem could be with SBSetting)
– phone “dead” – can’t get it to boot by using BR
Boot using BR-
1. phone is off (?) – screen seems to be on, but nothing else happening
2. connect to Mac – apple logo comes up
– phone goes “dead” again
3. turn on holding both buttons
release “sleep” button continue holding home button
4. BR runs “enjoy your phone – wait for reboot”
5. never reboots “dead” phone !!
I can’t seem to get it to “boot” from BR on the Mac…..
hey simon you rock dude
…………………. pls keep up the good work goin on and try to add some new apps ….. ok
thnks a lot enjy…
i jailbroken my iphone 3gs 3.1.2 works fine but after i turn it off and back on again it told my to plug into itunes to restore how can i fix this plz help here’s my email nnhan88@gmail,com
help me…
i dont know how to put a backround on my winterboard… or my backround behind my apps. help me pls.. i used blackra1n and it was awesome. but the tethered jailbreak bothers me. it goes to the restore screen whenever the battery dies.. thats the only thing that suck… no offense geohotz… heres my email.. jey_27_di@yahoo.com
click Winterboard icon in your Springboard and among the choices, tap User Wallpaper. to change Wallpaper, go to Settings>Wallpaper and choose from among your pics/photos or wallpapers you like to be your background.
so, far i dont know if there is already a solution for the problem faced with tethered jailbreak. for now, you dont have no choice but not to let your phone dies or run out of battery juice… or else you have to reboot it by plugging in to your pc or laptop using blackra1n.
hope this helps.
help me…
i dont know how to put a backround on my winterboard… or my backround behind my apps. help me pls.. i used blackra1n and it was awesome. but the tethered jailbreak bothers me. it goes to the restore screen whenever the battery dies.. thats the only thing that suck… no offense geohotz… heres my email.. jey_27_di@yahoo,com
Well, after all the issue I had with tethered JB I worked out how to JB with pwnage. No thanks to the instructions, but through trial & error some hints from others experiences I now have a fully JB-en iPhone, Inc shutdown & reboot etc
if anyone wants instructions to what I discovered I’d be happy to help
btw – blackra1n is easier by far. Just didn’t do what I needed =~( but without you’re hard work, we’d all be faarked so thumbs up & keep up the hard work!!
~crazy~
How did you get your jailbroken with having a tethered JB. I just got the 3gs yesterday and went to jailbreak with blackra1n and learned of the iboot and all that. let me know how you have gotten past all that with pwnage? thanks a bunch
Hey Mate,
I’m on a mac for starters…..
Using pwnage tool, I created a custom firmware, then moved the original firmware from where iTunes stores it & put my custom one in place of the original, name it the same as what your genuine one is & save the old one for backup use.
Using iTunes to restore the iPhone, it will pickup the new firmware since you’ve named it correctly etc.
Presto! JB non-tethered iPhone!
Mine is 32GB 3GS with the new baseband on 3.1.2
bought outright, so not network locked.
~Crazy~
Got it. Probably a little more than I can do. Not sure how to create a custom firmware. But will poke around the net and see what I can come up with. LOL.
Thanks for the info, much appreciated..
Ok. after looking and researching and all that all day yesterday, I was wondering a few things. First I am on a mac as well, also 32gb 3GS with new baseband as well. Anyway, it seems you just used pwnage tool and instead of clicking alt and restore in Itunes to get the custom firmware you just replaced the old firmware in Libraries/itunes with your custom? is that correct? Or did you do something different in Pwnage tool to make your custom firmware?? Did you use Simple Mode or Expert Mode.
Thanks a ton… Kind of a Noob to all this but wanna learn and make the Iphone MINE…
I used expert mode, but it makes very little difference.
I then moved & renamed the ipsw files rather than option + select, since that had been giving me problems. This way it thinks u are using the genuine file rather than an alternative one.
THanks so much for all the info…I understand now what you did. I did try it tonight and to no avail… SO maybe I do not understand. LOL. What ipsw file did you use to make your custom? The one in the itunes folder? I guess I will just have to live with tethered jailbreak.
I just used the one that pwnage used by default when it opened. Run through with the default values basically, then save it to desktop or somwhere (just make sure you know where it is). Make sure iTunes is closed for all of this. Once pwnage has saved the file file, backup th original (use google to find the directory – was something like user/music/iTunes/devices/phone) rename the orig to .bak or something & put it in a different folder. Then name your new one to whatever the original one was called & put it in the right folder.
Get the phone in recovery mode & turn on iTunes. iTunes will now *restore* to your JB firmware!
**NOTE** I should have said this at the very start, but for the sake of anyone who might try & follow this later. DO A FULL BACKUP INTO ITUNES BEFORE STARTING. That way you won’t lose all your contacts & current apps, that all gets put back on for you.
Thanks so much for all the info and for trying to help. I have done everything you have said and still nothing. Tried again this morning and nothing. You rock for all your help. Guess you are lucky for getting it to work or I am just doing one small minor detail wrong.
please could someone help me any time i connect my 3gs iphone to itunes it tell me sim not supported i can only make an emergency call. infact am worried can some help me to jailbreak and lock. i jailbroke with redsnow still only emergency call i can make. please i need help badly. is there a way i can enjoy my iphon,
i guess your phone had not been unlocked yet. when you download blackra1n you have to install Cydia and sn0w (blacksn0w). there is still no redsn0w version that can unlock OS 3.1.2, so far only blackra1n. if you like, try to restore your phone via itunes, then when you are done restoring download blackra1n. install balckra1n into your iphone and from your phone click or tap the blackra1n icon to download Cydia and sn0w. sn0w or blacksn0w is the unlocking software for OS 3.1.2 and not redsn0w. hope this will help.
please help me to unlock my iphone to avoid the emergency call. my phone is 32gig 3gs am having difficulties in unlocking my iphone. does it mean my phone is damage but its new to.
let your phone into DFU mode by pressing the power button and the home button at the same time. you will see the cable and the itunes logo in the screen of your phone. your phone is in DFU mode now. while your fone is still connected to your pc, download blackra1n and install it in your fone. once it is installed, you can see the blackra1n icon in your springboard. tap it or open it to download Cydia and sn0w (which is the unlocking software for OS 3.1.2) or it is called blacksn0w in Cydia.
Hey guys…i have a question…i am currently on a contract with a carrier in toronto, canada called telus mobility. i tried to unlock/jailbreak my iphone 3gs 3.1.2 with blackra1n and sn0w but it didn’t work for some reason, so i restored my iphone. i noticed in the process of restore that it says: ” iTunes is verifying your restore with Apple.”
……now the question: i plan on moving to california, U.S. and want to use my iphone there. can my carrier report my iphone to apple somehow as stolen? if i unlock/jailbreak my iphone 3gs 3.1.2 and for some reason it doesn’t work again. Can i ALWAYS restore my iphone back to factory settings? i’m afraid that maybe in the future, when it says: “Verifying restore with Apple”, that it may fail some day???
hi simon,
i updated my jailbroken 3g from 3.0.1 to 3.1.2 as mentioned above. After restoring with 3.1.2 ipsw file the cydia store is not available and also the applications downloaded by cyddia. can u please guide me how to install cydia back into my iphone as it is already jailbroken.
it is a common outcome with 3G based on my experience. what i did is i reinstalled again blackra1n to the phone (“make it rain”) and the blackra1n icon appears on the springboard. tap it to open and from the choices (Cydia, RockApp and Snow) tap Cydia and snow and click install. after this procedure, you can see Cydia now in your springboard. as for the previously downloaded apps from Cydia (before the update) you have to download them again. that’s not good but you don’t have a choice. hope this helps.
Thax Simon i will try it
I’m on a jailbroken 3g and everytime I recieved. A text MSG my springboard crashes!! Help, very annoying.
Hi, i’ve JB my iphone 3.1.2, everything was smooth and great. I am facing a WIFI problem which is i can’t be connected. I’ve tried reset network setting, it was solved at first, however there is weird problem kept occuring, My iphone showed that i’ve connected to WIFI, but it ain’t running safari, skype and everything(i am sure there is no problem with my WIFI device which my housemate’s iphone is connected to WIFI too)
i would like to know if there is possible hardware problem on my iphone?is there any other can it be solved?please advise
hi, i unlocked iphone 3gs 3.1.2. I followed all of you prcedures and sucessfull and network come again but when I reboot my iPhone It get stuck in Recovery Mode and need me to do blackra1n again. I Don’t no y? pls help me
Thanks
@ Yuong Sokattra,
You may have read the instructions above, but please try to understand them when you read them again; the word “tethered” means you MUST be connected to your computer and MUST run blackra1n each time you reboot the iphone, see below -
For those using a new iPhone 3GS coming with an updated Bootrom, blackra1n only supports a tethered jailbreak. That means once jailbroken you should not let your battery runs out. If it does run out of battery, you need to reconnect it to the computer and use blackra1n to boot it.
Easiest Jailbreak ever.
Thank You
with Pwnage tool you can get a non-tethered jailbreak – search my previous comments
I have jbd and unlocked my iphone 3gs using blackra1n and blacksnow. By mistake, i have uninstalled blackra1n and how do I install Cydia without blackra1n please.
Thanks for your quick reply
Thank you.very easy and it’s work.
after i jailbreak, can i put my contacts and apps i already had back on my phone?
@mike, no problem. Just make sure you sync all your contacts and apps with iTunes before jailbreak. Later after jailbreak, you can sync them back to iPhone.
^^^^would the sync take out blackra1n?
thanks…
alright so i update and restore to 3.1.2. leaving no conatcts/apps/pics….but when i click on “make it ra1n” it restarts my phone and just shows a picture that i have to connect to itunes. i left it there for like 10 min and it just stayed on that. no pic of flyin ipods with guy in the back. and itunes pops up and says “itunes has detected a phone in recovery mode. you must restore before you can use with itunes.” i tried restarting it and my phone just goes back to normal how it was before i pushed make it rain. ive tried this like 8 times and cant figure out what im doing wrong. anyone know what im doing wrong? suggestions? anything plz
@ joseph,
Sounds to me like you are stuck at Step 4 as shown above? If so, just move on to Step 5, it does work!
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.
Suggestions you ask for = Please read the instructions very carefully; are you trying to jailbreak ONLY or are you stuck at the UNLOCK procedure?
im just trying to jailbreak. because my iphone is already with att. after i click make it rain, my phone goes into recovery mode and i restart it having all back to the same as after step 3, with no blackra1n app
hi, please help me out.
when i connect my iphone 3g to the computer and start itunes it says “sim card does not appear to be supported” and i cant do anything, cant install anything.
any ideas what can be the problem and how to fix it?
i did the jailbreak and unlock and it went smooth and the phone works great with unofficial sim card but without itunes its no fun.
i use windows vista,
I tunes 9,
OS 3.1.2,
modem firmware: 05.11.07
i have a prob here..i installed cydia but i kip getting host unreachable when trying to update cydia and stuff
guys i ran everything and the phone works almost perfect… i got just one problem.. everytime my 3GS goes to sleep mode… it goes to recovery mode! any suggestion? thanks a lot!
I have a 3g with 3.1.2 firmware and 5.11 baseband. I can’t finish the jailbreak/unlock with blackrain because my wifi isn’t working at all. I don’t know if it’s a hardware issue. Anybody know of anyother way to jailbreak/unlock without wifi. Maybe manually with USB. Greatly appricated. Loosing my mind. Thanks
Hi all and esp. Simon
I have a pre-week 40 iPhone 3GS 32gb. I upgraded to 3.1.2 and jailbroke my phone per steps above. My phone was factory unlocked, so I didn’t snow it.
All went well for a couple of days, but now it has the activation screen and emergency calls only. I have tried BlackRa1n, I have tried restores in both normal and DFU (gives me Error 23) and thus my phone is a brick.
Has anyone else here got this problem? Saw a u-tube vid of a guy with exactly my issue… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMS3-PWqAu8&feature=related
Does anyone know if it’s recoverable?
Thanks
@ EjayH,
I watched the video on youtube; what happens when you run “blackra1n” from your laptop?
I have the same phone, same deal as you, jailbreak only, no need to unlock, keep on trying you will get it.
Have you done the restore by clicking Shift + Restore and then using the downloaded file instead of letting iTunes do the restore?
Catch ya later, John
@ John
I have basically tried anything and everything… again and again… and nothing works. It really does seem to be an issue in the wild that more and more people are reporting… a bit worrying.
If I run Blackra1n again… it does it’s thing, reboots the phone and I get back to the activate/emergency calls only screen.
I have normal restored (err 23), I have DFU restored (err 23), I have let iTunes download the file (err 23), I have shift restored (err 23). NOTHING! ;-(
Anyone with a bright idea to try?
Thanks
EjayH John.
hey im trying to jailbreak only but i cant restore it with the downloaded 3g link u gave. i try but its “unable to open archive” when i try to on my mac. did i do something incorrectly?
^^^^i downloaded it and when i right click on restore it shows it but nothing to choose to download. only: Iphone 1,2,3_ipsw>firmware>all flash or dfu?
I am getting the same problem .i am unable to locate the .ipsw file when i try to restore……so do u know how to resolve this…..pl let me know
@ Michael – where do you get RIGHT click from?
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 (with .ipsw extension) you have just downloaded.
thats what i meant. i click on restore holding shift at the same time. but i still end up with that same problem i mentioned. it shows the downloaded restore as an option but there is no way to select it. this is the furthest it goes:
Iphone 1,2,3_ipsw>firmware>all flash or dfu? and then some more after but none that i can choose?
After i restore my iphone. i get the option to either restore from my last sync or start as new. I just closed itunes right there and tried jailbreaking but i think thats wrong. Am i supposed to start as new? If so, can i get my contacts,apps,songs back?
After i jailbroke my iPhone 3gs using blackra1n it tells me in itunes that i cannot connect back to it and to restore my phone, as well, it says that i cannot access the app store to download apps, why?
Thanks in advance
so i’ve a new iphone.
Firmware 3.2.1, baseband 05.11.07
Jailbreak with blackra1n.
Installed Cydia.
Tried installing winterboard.
Was asked to reboot device.
Did that, everything was resorted and there was no winterboard.
JB again, back to reboot device – did that all over again, yet cant get winterboard installed.
Tried installing mobile substrate.
Was asked to reboot device again and everything was back to square one.
nothing works!
someone pls help, and apparently i can’t seem to find a solution anywhere.
Jailbroken my phone with blackrain, all my downloaded apps from app store couldn’t be started, any solution, or I have to do the whole process all over again. Big Thanks.
@Alex, did you upgrade the iPhone apps? Some iPhone apps may not work on iPhone 3.1.2 and you need to upgrade them via iTunes first.
Thanks, Simon, I restored the phone as a ‘new iphone’ and added all apps as new. It works alright now. Many thanks.
hi simon, quick one.
for tethered jailbreak 3gs via blackra1n, can we change our sms tone? i tried to download sms tone via cydia and run thru winterboard but unfortunately, nothing happen. do u know the reason?
Worked like a charm.
Got the Check Your Internet Connection error, but solved that by connecting via WiFi.
Previously jailbroken iPhone 3G. Directions were easy to follow, and it works perfectly. Thank you.
Hi I m trying to download application from the appulo website but i can’s seems to do so. What i did was to right click on the link and then i put .ipa at the end of the name. But when i click on the application save on the desktop, the itune software would report an error message that say that the application cannot be added to the itune library because it is not a valid application. It seems that I cannot download anything at all. Can someone help me with this? Thanks!
the thing is i did everything according to ur guide.
i saw georges picture
and when i open blackra1n it says please check your internet connection
on the top left corner it says connection strength excellent…btw none of the apps that require internet work… worst of all…. i cant download cydia cus when i open balckra1n it says i need internet…. help my brothers!
are you connected to a WiFi? doing such procedure needs and internet connection.
hello, after jailbreaking my iphone 3G my wifi stopped working. Ive restored it but no way. Ive reset the network settings also but still the same problem.. can you help me please ??
try installing PushFix app from Cydia. after installing reboot your phone and check if it helps.
after having my iphone 3g jailbroken using the above method, i still can not install .ipa files on the phone. “the application was not installed on iphone because it is not signed”
“No service” Problem
Hi,
I bought a jailbroken iphone 3G 8G on firmware 3.1.2 (7D11).
Everything works except the service (carrier), I either get ” no service” or a 1 bar signal, but no call goes through.
Can someone help me with this issue?
Thanks
@Amit, did you run blacksn0w after jailbreak? BTW, what carrier are you currently using?
hi Simon,
Thanks for replying.
I got the phone already jailbroken from ebay, dont know what software was used.
I see a broken pineapple symbol instead of the apple symbol during startup.
I am currently using Vodaphone in India.
I checked the phone, and can do the following:
1. access youtube using wi-fi
2. access internet using wi-fi
My guess is the phone was jailbroken, but they forgot to unlock it.
can you help me with this issue ?
@Amit,
I think you’re right. The iPhone is jailbroken but still locked. What version of firmware/iPhone OS are you using? Actually, you can follow the procedures described in this post to jailbreak and unlock the iPhone.
Hi Simon,
I used ultrasn0w to unlock it and it worked.
thanks for you help on this.
I jailbreaked my new iphone 3gs 3.1.2 with blackrain….
however I am not getting the coverflow view of the music albums when i turn the phone horizontally ( well vertically I see my music organized in albums with album cover art)
how to sort this out????????????
Simon&Jet…. Please help me i have iphone 3g OS 3.0 jb&unlocked was working perfectly until i mistakenly update it on my itunes. Now I tried to upgrade/restore it but i got problem on step 3. i keep getting shortly after or during this “Preparing iPhone for restore” stating this error message” The iPhone “iPhone” could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (1611)” I tried it again many times i got error 13 sometimes.
And now the phone shows nothing else but recovery mode(on the screen) except when i turn it off, but when i turn it ON its always on recovery mode(on the screen)
Please help me.
More blessings to you
i did not understand excatly the problem because i did jb and unlocking with 2 of my friends’ 3G and i did not face any problems during the process. did you try closing iTunes and unplugging the phone from the pc or laptop, then open iTunes again and connect the phone. or while the phone is connected to the pc, press the power and home button at the same time until the phone will be in DFU mode. you can proceed to click restore and restore the phone again if you like. though please note that when you restore the phone again, some data or apps will be deleted from your phone. actually, i did this in one of my friends’ phone. it was successful and then i jb and unlock it again using blackra1n. and everything went fine. this is just a suggestion. just let me know if this helps.
I am using windows vista 32-bit service pack2 and my iTunes is updated 9.0.2
I must say a big thank you to you.
With the help or iRED to fix my 13,21 and 16 errors.
But I still have a problem after jailbroken my iphone 3g Version is 3.1.2(7D11)Modem Firmware is 05.11.07 with blackra1n. I have no Wi-Fi signal. I checked on Settings-General-About Both Wi-Fi Address and Bluetooth address shows up. I did “Reset Network Settings” but still no Wi-Fi signal…please help me.
try installing PushFix from Cydia… it solves problem with WiFi and YouTube problem after jb.
How do i get Cydia as offline from blackra1n ? because blackra1n keep telling me to check my internet connection.
i have full wifi connection but whenever i try to get cydia from blackra1n, it says please check your internet connection. i hav tried resetting the network settings. i reset my whole ipod. it still does not work. plz. this is driving me crazy.
i downloaded the the 3g firmware but couldnt find ipsw file when i was about to restore iphone. pls help
Hi – I did the jailbreak and installed the push fix. All seems to be working fine except the bluetooth. When turned on, all I get is discovering devices and the continuous spinning. No devices are found. I have tried re-setting the Network Setting multiple times but nothing happens. Wifi is ok, but really need the bluetooth. I drive a lot and need to pair with a headset that I know is compatible with the iphone.
i am using iphone 2g 3.1.2 ,7DD11.
i have a problem .
I get this message “Different SIM detected please connect to itunes” BUT I CAN RECEIVE CALLS AND MAKE CALLS FROM TMOBILE SIM .
though it says only emergency calls but i can dial any number.
I also cannot slide to unlock .
PLEASE HELP
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Thanks for a wonderful post and a super, simple software to jailbreak and unlock iPhone 3G.
I have just jailbroke and unlocked my iPhone 3G with 3.1.2 on top of it. It worked as a treat.
I will let you know if I come across any other difficulties in the usage later.
Thanks,
Gopi
@ Gopi Kakivai ………… and other followers of this thread,
Very well to thank Simon Blog for this website but Simon Blog didn’t write the software, please read the message at step # 10 on how to “thank” GeoHot
I gave $10 US, wonder if others have donated?
Happy New Year to all
i cant install cydia or anything from Blackra1n because its saying (please check your internet conectin.) but i am connected i did everything reset the network and so on still it is not working what should i do plz help me. (i have ipod touch 1G)
My jailbroken itouch cant transfer downloaded apps from pc to itouch. i used blackra1n to jailbreak, i but can add apps w installous. help onto how to fix this? thanx and god bless in advance!!
i cant add apps from pc to itouch after i jailbroke my itouch. but i can still download from cydia and installous. help to this problem pls. and how to get rid of the others in my itouch the one which has color orange bar.. it is consuming all my memory on my other itouch. how can i gey rid of it? help!!
I am using 3G version and have JB with Pwnage successfully before.
However, when I follow your instruction to JB again with Blackra1n, it failed this time.
Firstly, the zp file downloaded cannot be opened as usual. I am using Mac version 10.6.2 and downloaded the Mac version. After unzip the file and click on the “Black Rain Drop” icon, there is no effect.
Please help me.
hi
i recently updated my iphone 3g to 3.12
im not using official sim card, after jailbroke blackra1n showing check internet connection , i cannot download cydia and black snow
plase hlp me im just stuck with this (no service)
thanks in advance ,,,,,,,,,,, irshu2irshu@yahoo.com
hi! Simon, i used your guide and came up with this, i cant add apps from pc to itouch after i jailbroke my itouch. but i can still download from cydia and installous. help to this problem pls. and how to get rid of the others in my itouch the one which has color orange bar.. it is consuming all my memory on my other itouch. how can i gey rid of it? help!!
Hey Guys,
i got an issue for iphone jailbreaking software here… as it is a tethered jailbreaking for those using 3GS with the 05.11.07 baseband… Is there any way to do a new jailbreaking software which is on untethered version? or maybe do some programming on the chip of all the latest iphone?? very troublesome if wanna boot up by using blackrain again… and have to think of bringing ur lappy around…
May I kmow blackra1n support Mac Snow Leopard ?
Hey Fellows,
I have an iphone issue which I not able to find a solution. I have two iphone (not mine) that’s recently purchase in the past 2 weeks. I have my own iphone 3gs (purchase 6 month ago) that I was able to JB and Unlock. The problem i’m having with the two latest iphone 3gs is after I JB and install Cydia, I install ANY apps from Cydia and restart (required). After restarting, iphones goes into restore mode. Tried three times and failed. Was there something new with the latest iphone 3gs and is there a fix?
Thanks,
Tank
Hi,
I done all step many time. My Iphone JB is done perfet but still No network issue is there. I am not able to call and received the call from my Iphone.
Please advice.
Regards
Ashok Kandoi
@Ashok, did you run through the unlock process using blacksn0w? Make sure you have inserted the SIM card into your iPhone.
I did blackra1n and it reboots, no icon. Several Times. It says to connect to iTunes, so for the heck of I tried, said cannot restore. I power off and on and it is my regular iPhone, locked/jailed. What am I doing wrong?
Hi, my iphone Jailbroken 3.0.1 when i bought, i was trying to upgrade to 3.1.2, but it hanged while i tried to jail break to 3.1.2, anyone can help?
I have an Iphone running version 2.1 (5F136) on firmware 02.11.07. Is it safe to update to version 3.1.2 and unlock it?
Oh’k. Will there ever be a stable untethered jailbreak? i hate using blackra1n to boot my iphone.. >.>
For ANYONE who is experiencing the infinite lop thing that does not oad, here is a simple way to call it…
+ the iphone or itouch is in the screen of death which brings your ipod to a complete halt, you cant do anything. but your iphone kepps on rebooting heres a way to fix it…
+ just enter rcovery mode… but not the way apple tells you.. follow what im going to say..
+hold down the home and sleep/wake button for like 25 seconds or more until the connect to itunes shows.
+from there ytou can fix the unit or iphone or itouch in a jiffy…
trust me it had me thingking for days just how to fix it.. it works real good…
if it doesnt work for you, im sorry,,
just email me if it wroks,…
if it does ill be happy for you… and good luck to all who need this…
i downloaded the the 3g firmware but couldnt find ipsw file when i was about to restore iphone. pls help
@ selly,
A) Click on “Start” and type ipsw in the Search section, or
B) Download it again, save it to the desktop this time
@john: thanks a lot..i’ll try
seems to me theres more peeps on ere having trouble then sucsess! is it really worth it??
I am having some boot problem after jailbreaking with blackra1n and unlocking with blacksn0w…. Every time I reboot my iphone 3GS 3.1.2, it goes into restore mode…
Can anyone help with this…
I have the same question Every time I reboot my iphone 3GS 3.1.2, it goes into restore
Hi,
I have a jailbroken and unlocked phone with 3.0.1 Iphone 3G. Can i upgrade by following the methods above. The reason i ask this is when i launch Cydia, the Home page says when i upgrade through the Apple method my phone will be locked forever. What does this mean. Is this not the same as Restore from Itunes with the IPSW downloaded from the above Link. Desperately waiting for the replies.
Thanks in Advance
Sandy
@sandy, you can follow the procedure to upgrade to iPhone OS 3.1.2. By going through the process, your iPhone will be jailbroken and unlocked again after upgrade.
Thanks a lot mate…
I am not extremely good with electronics but I get by… I’ll explain what I did and the problems I am running into and if you can help me then by all means please do so. I have an iphone 3g firmware 3.1.2. I connected it to the computer, and downloaded blackra1n. Everything was fine at this point. I even had the dude on my screen with the iphones in front of him. I then opened blackra1n and selected cydia for download. When I tried to open cydia it started loading and gave me the message “reorganizing, will close when done.” I gave it time and after about 5-10 minutes I checked up on my phone and it was on the app screen where cydia and blackra1n are. Thinking it was done i selected cydia expecting it to work but it proceeded to the same “reorganizing, will close when done.” I gave it 10-15 minutes to load on that screen, while on my way to school, and nothing happened so when I got to school I was forced to stop it and put my phone away. To my knowledge this is supposed to be a “30 second” jailbreak. Did I do something wrong? and what steps should I take to fix this problem?
hello guys and many thanks to you …
but please i want help for my problem i have 2G iphone and i have instald the 3.1.2 firmware and i installed blackrain but when i click on the icone of blackra1n in my phone it open but there is no packages instead it give message says (please check your internet connection) but my wifi working fine and i can install games and brows on safari and it is fine but still no packages no cydia no rock no sn0w
so please any help .
by the way i have tried in another internet connection (home , work and friends)still the same problem help me please
I just received my iPhone 3G S from my mom.. I’m nt really into gadgets but owning an iPhone is just great! The wifi settings of my phone was did by my brother-in-law’s friend that is y i was able 2 use the intrnt with success! But then now, i have a problm with the jailbreak process 4 it.. My friend told me that jailbreaking iPhone with a model of MC131ZA is kinda difficult because that’s what his friend told him who owned an iPod touch.. Pls help, i really want to have my phone jailbreak.. I can’t enjoy it:(..
hi
blackra1n is not detecting internet connection after jailbreak, but all other application is connecting with bot wifi and 3g any help
I just updated my iPhone 3G to 3.1.2 and got it jailbroke and unlocked with Blackra1n and Blacksn0w respectively everything works fine unless the phone; it can read the sim but cannot register to the operator network??? i need ur help guys any solution???
I have just tried to jailbreak my Iphone for the first time. It all went smoothly until i couldn’t make any calls. my voicemail still works but nothing else. I use AT&T but it doesn’t even show my phone number in the phone section of settings. I have seen ur other comments on this and have done the suggestions you gave to people. None have worked and I’m kind of angry in a way. A speedy reply would be much appreciated
I have jus got a new 3gs in the past week. i have jailbreaked it with blackra1n and downloaded cydia. but after ive downloaded a theme n clicked it on, on winterboard it doesnt show up at all. when i close winterboard afer selecting a theme it starts to load/respring but then the circle thing stops n my lock screen comes up to i unlock it to the home home page but nothing has happened. and obviously when i turn it off n on again it wont let me i hav to restore it. and ive been through this process like 5 times. i was really lookin forward to some new themes aswell lol why is it doing this tho? have i missed something, or need to change some settings somehow? or would another jailbeaker work better for my iphone 3gs 3.1.2??
please help lol
Hi Simon ur interference is needed here; i’m still having problem with YouTube and i still cannot use the phone
((( i did and follow I updated my iPhone 3G to 3.1.2 and got it jailbroken and unlocked with Blackra1n and Blacksn0w respectively everything works fine unless the phone and youtube; sometimes can read the sim but cannot register to the operator network sometimes no service??? Firmware 3.2.1, baseband 05.11.07? what can be done i did it twice and still facing the same problems???
i just did “reset network settings” and the wifi works ok now. as for youtube, Push Fix (source http://cydia.iphoneil.net) was very helpful.
Thank you sandy for your reply but it didn’t work until i installed the newly published youtube fixed Fix1 on simon blog website.
My phone was screwed up trying to downgrade back to 3.0 and it was stuck on the usb and itunes screen, and using this guide and blackra1n it was back to normal. Thx for the writeup.
Can somebody help me on my problem??
I have upgraded my iPhone’s OS to 3.1.2 and already JB it also, but the problem is i can’t install the CYDIA becuase of the the error “PLEASE CHECK YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION” appearing ON BLACRA1N…
would appreciate any help..
Hey Simon, I jailbroke my 3G running OS 3.1.2. After the jailbreak when I try to install cydia or rock they go through the procress of unpacking & respringing but no icon shows up on my springboard. I’ve tried about 20 times, even connected to WIFI. I also re- jaibroke a couple times from 2 different computers. Still no luck, help!!!!
I have a 3GS on 3.1.2 on Vodafone Australia & officially unlocked. I’m able to use Internet Tethering perfectly fine in Australia on Vodafone. I also want to use Internet Tethering in Thailand on a prepaid DTAC SIM & in China on a prepaid China Mobile SIM, but Internet Tethering disappears from the screen when insert my Thailand or China SIM. As I understand it, if I Jailbeak the phone I’ll be able to use Internet Tethering for the non Vodafone Australia SIMS…is this the case? And also, as the iPhone is already officially unlocked, will I still have to unlock it after I Jailbreak it? I have never done a jailbreak before. Thank you in advance for any assistance.
Hi Guys,again and agian i followed the complete jailbreak guide for iPhone 3G/3GS using blackra1n and blacksn0w the jailbreak works fine and i can install cydia and rock and install all the applications i wanted. But after i did this task twice and i still have the same 2 problems: Youtube problem (cannot connect to youtube) and the phone is not working (No Service).
As for the Youtube now it works coz i installed the YouTube fix1 newely publish on simonblog website.
But the phone is still not working it can read the sim card but cannot register to any network carrier. I tried using vodafone Uk sim, i tried also rogers sim card, it didn’t work
(((
Bassem thanks for your reply but what if i cannot have any att sim??? what shall i do???
The iPhone is 3G 16GB have now the OS 3.1.2 (7D11) from 3.0.1 with the updated baseband 05.11.07 from 04.26.08. i tried to unlock it twice even with ultrasn0w,also tried downgrading with fuzzyband and unlock it again nothing worked out…still cannot use the phone… Its really upsetting i don’t know what to do i need to solve this issue?????
Dear Simon Ng,
Please help with the problem of “no service”, i did correctly all the process to jailbreak, on 2 iphones 3G it working perfectly, but in 1 it is not working, pls help
Regards
AIME
version : 3.1.2 (7d11)
carrier : 5.0
model : MB046LL
modem Firmware : 05.11.07
Hello there, I’m a new user and I’m having difficulties. I’ve already jailbreak using your application. But it seems that whenever I want to turn off my iphone, the screen shows that I have to connect it to itunes and is not responding at all unless i connect it to itunes. Additionally, I have to re-run again whenever I turn it on. It’s a hassle for me to do it all over again. Can you explain me why is it like that and a suggestion for me to avoid this disruption again. Hope to get a respond from you soon. Thank You.
@ Tommy,
Please re-read the instructions slowly from top to bottom, pay particular attention to this line -
For those using a new iPhone 3GS coming with an updated Bootrom, blackra1n only supports a tethered jailbreak. That means once jailbroken you should not let your battery runs out. If it does run out of battery, you need to reconnect it to the computer and use blackra1n to boot it.
The situation you describe is as normal as can be, we all live with it, just don’t reboot or let the battery die, that’s it.
Is it possible to unlock the Iphone 1st gen with firmware 3.2.1
????
I’ve been trying to find online but it only refers to 3.1.2, I have 3.2.1
help is greatly appreciated. thanks.
@Kat,
You can use bootneuter to unlock iPhone 1st gen. The guide you’re reading is for 3G & 3GS user. For iPhone 1st gen (aka iPhone 2G), you can check out this guide.
Hi Simon,
i followed the complete jailbreak guide for iPhone 3G/3GS using blackra1n and blacksn0w the jailbreak works fine and i can install cydia and rock and install all the applications i wanted. But after i did this task twice and i still have the same 2 problems: Youtube problem (cannot connect to youtube) and the phone is not working (No Service).
As for the Youtube now it works coz i installed the YouTube fix1 newely published on simonblog website.
But the phone is still not working it can read the sim card but cannot register to any network carrier. I tried using vodafone Uk sim, i tried also rogers sim card, it didn’t work
(((
The iPhone is 3G 16GB have now the OS 3.1.2 (7D11) from 3.0.1 with the updated baseband 05.11.07 from 04.26.08. i tried to unlock it twice even with ultrasn0w,also tried downgrading with fuzzyband from 05.11.07 to 04.26.08 and unlock it again nothing worked out…still cannot use the phone… Its really upsetting i don’t know what to do i need to solve this issue?????
hello simon,
just wanna ask for some help.. i have already JB my iPhone 3G but when im trying to open Blackra1n, it gives me a “Please Check you internet connection” Error.. Knowing that im fully connected to a wifi spot..
Do you have any solution to this??
Will i be able to unlock my iPhone??
or shall i Downgrade it to 3.0?? but is it possible to downgrade it when the firmware become 5.11??
hope you can help me..
thanks then!
anyone can help me with my problem???
i have already JB my iPhone 3G but when i open Blackra1in, it shows “Please Check your Internet Connection” knowing that it is fully connected to a wifi spot.. how can i unlock my iPhone?? Need help… plsssss???
Hey guys,
I want to jailbreak my iPhone 3GS, but my friend tried to like a month ago and his got messed up (unable to access 3G network, calling, everything), I am wondering if any 3GS users have successfully jailbroken their iPod? I bought this iPhone right after Christmas.
Anyone?
Thanks.
Hello Simon,
I would be greatful to you if you help me. When i JB my Iphone and all the procces happened but when the jail break was done and when i slided to unlock the main screen there was no Blackra1n with the apps but the cydia was installed.So please help me to unlocl my Iphone 3g 3.1.2.
Waiting for your reply soon,
Ata
capital_city_police@hotmail.com
Sucessfull with jailbreak. had to make it rain 3 times to get blackrain icon. Kept going in to recovery, but worked 3rd time. Now that i have jail broken my phone which i have AT&T service on at this time, can i keep my At&T phone service and drop my Data service using only WiFi and not be charged any data charges. I also turned my 3G setting off.
Ok,
First of all I would like to say a big thank you…!!!
I followed the steps (step by step) everything went on so smooth and It gave me not error no problems at all. After the blackra1n was installed I opened it and installed (Cydia and Rock) it was too good to be true but after that I had to reboot and it asked to plug to iTunes.
Well here is the problem I plugged it and no response at all (I was starting to feel something is not right) so I double click the blackra1n on my computer again and it did all the steps again and the phone was working normally after that. So I went in and installed the Sn0w and it was working great.
A few days later I run out of battery and when I went home plugged it in to charge, turned it on and it was asking plug to iTunes. I plugged it and no response at all so I had to re-do the blackra1n steps again to have it open.
So any thing I reboot my phone I have to do the whole process over and over.
Can anyone help me or tell me what’s wrong ?
Is that the way it should be ?
What do I need to do if that’s not normal ?
oooooooo
And I tryed to un-install blackra1n so I can install from the begining, and every time I install it i never get the blackra1n icon.
Unfortunately ! thats the way it is. If ur battery drains out, then you have to do the process all over again. But shutting down and restarting your phone should cause no problems. And this issue can only be seen on 3gs iphones only and not on the 3G models
Hi Simon,
Currently my iPhone version is 3.1.2(7D11) and running on modem firmware 05.11.07. If that’s the case, should I still follow your Step 1 till 4 and download the OS 3.1.2 firmware? By the way, do I really need to “RESTORE” my iPhone before it gets jailbreak by BlackRain?
Please advice.. I can’t wait to jailbreak my iPhone & start playing with all the applications.
WTF every time i try to download the ipsw its a folder with no ipsw in it???
went without a hitch, a perfect guide nd thanx to d team members who worked on this project
hi.. im not really good at computers.. i have many apps that i downloaded from the itunes store.. i would like to ask if i jailbreak and unlock with this steps.. will my apps that i have downloaded will be gone? pls reply.. im thinking if i would do these steps.. i dont want to lose my apps.. thanks.. pls hit me back
If you jailbreak you will still have all the Apps from the ITunes store. There is no need to panic as long as you have ur phone synced to ur machine
You guys are GOOD! everything worked just like you said.
nice process for jail breaking, it worked in my 3gs. but every time when battery gone down i need to reboot my 3gs with blackra1n, shall i get a permanent solution of it like 2g or 3g. if so how long it will take .plz inform
Hi guys, I followed the above steps for jail breaking my ipod touch 2nd generation. when tapping on the “blackra1n” icon, there is no installer list. However, a error information shows that “please check your internet connection. (Error …”. I can use safari to browse webpage correctly. How to handle that error? Thanks all!
timao~ have you figure it out how to solve it ?? i know how to do share with me.. i will let you know if i figure it out.. thanks
i did the jailbreak but once i got the app and went to it it keeps saying “please check your internet connection” and i am connected to the internet already
Does some one nows when are they going to realease one that doesnt requieres to keep your iphone on all the time i mean a non-tethered jailbreak???
Thanks
@ Victor T.
Have you been living in a cave? Don’t you read the news, even online? GeoHot has been too busy playing with PS3 to be programming iPhones!
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/01/25/playstation_cracked_wide_open/
im also facing the same problems…..
“please check your internet connection. (Error …”.
help plz
I have an Iphone 3g with 3.1.2. Firmware already installed. I am also running Windows Vista.
My first attempt jailbreaking with blackrain didn’t go well. After I had downloaded blackrain and opened the program running it XP compatibility mode. I then clicked on “make it rain”, while it started with the “recovery” window of the blackrain program, the Itunes program promp popped up telling me I should recover my Iphone, my dumbass clicked it and shit didn’t work after that. The installation froze, Geohots picture never showed up, and I panicked. I aborted the installation and my Iphone was blank. I tried using the recovery option through Itunes and it didn’t work, it gave me a “2002″ error towards the end of the itunes recovery attempt. I panicked even more.
I took my Iphone and tried using my other Laptop with Itunes to use the recovery option. That didn’t work as well, it gave my a USB connection error. I was really shitting my pants at this point.
I went back to my original laptop and switched my cable to another USB port and attempted to recover my Iphone through Itunes and it worked!!!! whew!!!
After being restored I then ran the Blackra1n program, this time not running it in XP compatibility mode. IT WORKED. Do not click on any Itunes prompts while installing blackrain. Let the program install and follow the directions in the blog. Make sure you reboot the phone like it says after its all done. IT WILL WORK.
VERY HAPPY!
Hi Simon,
Currently my iPhone version is 3.1.2(7D11) and running on modem firmware 05.11.07. If that’s the case, should I still follow your Step 1 till 4 and download the OS 3.1.2 firmware? By the way, do I really need to “RESTORE” my iPhone before it gets jailbreak by BlackRain?
Please advice.. I can’t wait to jailbreak my iPhone & start playing with all the applications.
If your firmware is already version 3.1.2(7d11), you DO NOT need to download and restore. During the jailbreaking process, Itunes WILL prompt you to restore your phone, DO NOT click ok, leave it alone and only click “OK” when prompted by the blackrain program at step 10. steps 1-4 are ONLY if you do not have the current firmware installed.
IT WORKS
I did a successfull restore of my 3GS using restore and blackra1n. When Itunes recognised the phone and asked to choose an option for new setup or using exsiting backup, I choose the backup option. But after a few minutes of activity, an error occured and the iPhone went in to recovery mode again. I tried to do the same again but the same problem. I downloaded Cydia and Sn0w to access the sime and that works fine. But all my data and downloads are now not accessible. Please help
I get hung up at step 2, no where does my computer find the restore file (*.ipsw). I have downloaded and unzipped this from here and the apple website. Can i or should i just run blackrain without restoring to OS 3.1.2? Im stuck and cannot go further until i can restore my iPhone. Thanks for your help.
Never mind the above problem. I guess i didnt read far enough to find the solution. Thanks again.
hi i did all the steps it run, the message appered then don ,wait for reboot appered but it toke long time and it haven’t opened and this message still apperd . i don’t know what can i do? could you helpp me
Hi could you help me ? when i connect my iphon to my computer and click on the jailbreak the it’s run but the logo doesn’t apper and it doesn’t work
hi,
i already done doing the jailbreak process untill have it into my itouch app. but the prob. is i uninstall it by a mistake, sonhow can i reinstall it again to my app. because evrytime im doing the same process its just rebooting the icon is not bieeng stalled to app. so how can i reinstall it again because i want to install the cydia,rock and snow.
please help me
well done simon blog its really very easy!
millions of thkx
appreciate yor work
all d best bro
@reyaz, thanks! Glad you find the guide useful.
Hi, i have just jailbreaked my iphone 3gs. Do i or can i update the new 3.1.3 firmware ?
@Jim,
Remember not to upgrade to iPhone 3.1.3 firmware for iPhone 3GS. There is no way to jailbreak iPhone 3GS (on 3.1.3) at the mean time.
@ Simon,
I am sure a lot of people didn’t read that ———>
WARNING! At 10.30AM PST on February 2nd 2010 Apple released the 3.1.3 version (7E18) of the iPhoneOS.
If you care about your jailbreak and unlock, don’t update your device – 3G and 3G(S) owners should pay particular attention to this warning.
i have iphone 3gs jailbreaked & unlocked… now its not starting as after showing apple logo it went off…..also my computer or itunes not recognizing…. i tried to put it in DFU mode my pressing home & power button then aftr 10 sec releasing power while still holding power… itunes does recognize it & says to restore….
i provided the iPhone2,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore file for 3.1.2 firmware… it prompts for continue to restore… i clicked restore button… after extracting the software.. verifying iphone restore with apple… its gives error as “the iphone could not be restored. this device isn’t eligible for the requested build” and iphone disappeares from itunes…
Please help me out as i have tried 5-6 times with same result. where i could be wrong in the process…..
Thanks in advance…..
what i can understand after googling this is due to the fact that Apple doesn’t allow a restore of an older OS version and OS 3.1.2 is out already. i am not sure….. please help me out…
I tried jailbreaking my new Iphone 3GS 32g with firmware 3.1.2 (05.11.07) with blackra1n.
During jailbreaking my iPhone was stuck in recovery mode. I was trying many times to restart blackra1n. And also I did try to restore with iTunes to 3.1.2 ,it’s giving me every time the same message “This device isn’t eligible for the requested build”. So i stuck I recovery mode. Can u help me please, what I shoul do?
I had the same problem.
i have iphone 3g and it has 2.2 firmware i ugraded it to 3.1.3 and now it said no simcard installed and when i try to restore it make any change what should i do
i tried to jailbrake itwont change anything what should i do?
i already did the instruction im stuck with done, wait for reboot what should i do next?
on my iphone display no sim card installed insert a valid sim with no pin lock to activate iphone but i dont have at&t simcard for i am now in phils please help what to do
@ cristal,
scroll up, read messages 317 & 318 many times until the meaning becomes CLEAR, then go stand in the corner and repeat many, many times “I am a GOOSE”
Have been jailbroken for a few months now and I LOVE IT! A whole new world has opened up.
I know how to restore my jailbroken phone to it’s non-jailbroken status. How to I reverse the unlock process?
Thanks
@Steve,
You can just restore your iPhone via iTunes. This will bring it back to the factory setting. By the way, why do you need to reverse the unlock process.
If I ever have to take my phone to Apple I would think I have to make it ‘Factory’ or they would not even look at it.
@ Steve,
First sync with iTunes, then restore from i-Tunes, reboot, reconnect, it will recognize it as a ‘new’ phone, but you can sync it with your data, apps, etc. There probably is a better guide out there, so many iPhone forums, etc, but that is the basic of it I believe, good luck.
This program is good but it not a full jailbreaking process it only does this through the blackra1n. so there for you have to down load every thing off blackra1n and cydia or rock.
but did you guys notice that when you download winterboard your ipod or iphone goes in recovery mode and then you have to run blackra1n again. this gets ennoying so im hear to announce that i will make a new program idk ehat to call it yet but soon it will come till then wait.
hello,
i was using my 3gs & each time i need to restart it so i need to use black rain. till the iphone didnt start at all a day, so trying to restore to 3.1.2 in itunes usint the shift + restore but its no restoring.
tried the redsnow 9.0.2 but not worked.
tried to use black rain also not worked.
what can i do am not using my iphone :’(
after jaibreak the blackrain icon does not come up on iphone screen
how do download cydia after that
i followed the steps!
everything works =D
i had trouble at first when itunes said something about “cannot restore this iphone”. i changed usb port and restarted n worked
plugged it in, opened itunes, shift restore (3G 3.1.2) waited a bit, opened blackra1n and made it rain, saw the “u have jb ur iphone” msg, went into blackra1n app on iphone, had wifi router on, installed cydia, then installed sn0w. now i have my carrier, and is syncing my stuff from itunes =D
thanks!
Guys, I found a simple soulution for those of us who unfortunatly has a 3G/3GS with Bootloader 6.4 and baseband 5.11.07. After reciving my new 3G I realize I could not unlock it to work with T-mobile due to the baseband being 5.11.07 and Bootloader 6.4. I tried Fuzzy Baseband downgrade and it would not work due to the Bootlader being 6.4. Well after 6 hours on non stop trying I found a soulution to Jailbreak and unlock the 3G/3GS iphone Even if accidently upgraded to 3.1.3 (Wich mine was).
Here are a few simple steps to get you back up.
1. Download iphone firmware 3.1.2
2. Restore on itunes 8.2.23 using the original 3.1.2 ispw.
3. Download and run Blackra1n RC3 and install.
4. Then run Blackra1n on the iphone and install Cydia and snow
5. Enjoy your unlocked 3G/3GS with Bootloader 6.4 and Baseband 5.11.07.
All functions continue to work including GPS and Push. I tried this as my last resort being everyone online is saying that once the phone is on Bootloader 6.4 and baseband 5.11.07 it cant be unlocked. Well its been done and works perfectly!
Hi Im trying to follow this guide. I think my phone is already jailbroken, but not sure. Ive downloaded the restorefile, but iTunes does not reconize the files. I have 3.1.2. I press shiftbutton and the file appears, but only files shows not the actual files, if you know. My phone is currently on lock-down (the cable facing the itunes), can i only use the “make it rain” button?
hai frnz im nt havin wifi in home how can i unlock my iphone3g3.1.3 plz help me
Hey Simon!
I just wanted to thank you for this guide [and the entire blog]. The process really is a piece of cake.
And it works flawlessly! We must also thank the developers at GeoHot.
I can’t believe I paid someone to JB and unlock my phone before.
I’m a bit ashamed. With a little research I went through the process by myself, without problems, learned a lot more about my phone [which for starters is a lot more than just a phone] and saved money by not paying someone to do it for me. So, thanks again!
Keep up with the good job!
In Step 1: Upgrade your iPhone to OS 3.1.2
I have tried on three occations to download the {iPhone1,2_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw} but failed each time. I even tried using a download manager but it did not work.
Any suggestions?
Hi I have an Iphone 3GS, and I jailbreaked it last week with blackra1n. It is tethered and i havent had any problems running blackra1n to reboot it. The problem started yesterday after I downloaded an application from the app store. The phone turned off and now i am having trouble going into the phone. I run blackra1n as usual and this does its job as usual only that when it reboots i am not able to use the slide to unlock the phone. It is just stuck and does not do absolutely nothing!!
Also on the blackra1n bar it keeps saying “done, wait for reboot” .. It dose not reboots and stuck, I tried load same software but unable to load because every time after loading software it gos to itunefor verificatin and get message that you are eiligble to load. please help to alive my 3gs phone, version 3.1.2 (7D11) and baseband 05.11.07.
mine is doing the exact thing. it stalled and now nothing! did you ever get it to work again?
k
can I jailbreak and unlock 3.1.2 without WiFi????
Hi, how do i remove Cydia after installing it? I jailbroke my iphone 3gs and installed Cydia and ROCK but now i want totally remove Cydia from my iPhone as i prefer ROCK. Is there a way?
dear,
Is there any solution regarding the problem of rebooting or when the battery finished we have to run agian blackra1n to make works the iphones 3gs?
Everytime the iphones 3gs goes off, when comes up, the itunes logo shows up and have to run blackra1n again to make it work.
Please assist
AIME
@aime,
I guess you’re using a relatively new model of iPhone 3GS. For this type of iPhone model, you’ll need to run blackra1n again after reboot or running out of battery. There is currently no solution for that.
Hi Simon,
Ive got an iphone 3g from Japan and unlock here in Philippines but yesterday I was syncing music from itunes and I accidentally
updated it to 3.1.2..After the update the iphone ask for a simcard with no PIN code..
I tried to insert my SIM here card but it wont work..I dont have any vodafone simcard..What should I do my iphone is in For Emergency call mode only..please help..
@Terenz,
I guess you have accidentally upgraded to iPhone OS 3.1.3, which is the latest os version. As blackra1n and blacksn0w do not support OS 3.1.3, you’ll need to downgrade it back to iPhone OS 3.1.2. For iPhone 3G, there is no 100% guarantee you can downgrade successfully. But you can check out this post about how to use Fuzzyband to downgrade the baseband. Good luck!
how do I know what kind of version i have? (i am iphone illiterate) …
Just tap Settings -> General -> About and you can check the version
Hi Simon… i upgraded to 3.1.3 firmware accidently. I’m just wonderin will u be able to unlock ans jailbreak 3.1.3 anytime soon? Because my iPhone is only an iPod Touch now… Or is there any other solution??? Reply please, Cian
…..Oh and i forgot to say it is an iPhone 3GS… thanks
@Cian, for iPhone 3GS, there is no solution yet. I think iPhone Dev team is working hard on the solution but there is no release timeline. I will keep you update on that when the solution is available.
Just installed blackrain on my iPhone 3G and on my friends iPhone 3GS
Both HUGELY succesful
blackra1n is the way forward for all jailbreaking noobs!
I am in no way a geek or highly educated in hacking etc. I just installed the app, installed cydia and rock (or w/e) its called and away i went
I now have an awesome theme on my phone, free ringtones, loads of crazy entertaining apps.
just so happy!!
blackra1n is AWESOMEEE!!!!
Hi simon i jailbreak my iphone 3g everything is ok but the sim card is not work any solution please help
@tommy, did you use blacksn0w to unlock your iPhone?
hay simon.. i got this fuckin freak kinda problm which is making me go nutss .. i succusfully jailbreakd my ifone using blackra1n n now when i open it say please check your internet connection… i tried opening it atleast 12 times till now n also reseted my network settings. help me wht should i do.. other than dis my iphone 3g 8gb firmware 3.1.2 is working f9 there r no headfone speaker or any issues as mentioned by may of the visitors here……..
Bro i having problem to jail break using blackrain. its it because i am using firmware 3.1.3? error is the phone will hang and appear itunes for more than 5 minutes… need your help on this matter bro many thankz
Hi,
Can i jailbreak my Iphone 3GS 3.1.3 (7E18) using this guide??
My Iphone has already been unlocked.
Is there any different procedures to be followed or different programs to be downloaded?
Thank you in advance.
Simon, thanks for the great resource.
I have a 3GS with v3.1.3 (which I use every day) and a 3G with v3.1.2 (which has just the default iphone data). I want to jailbreak and unlock the 3G, and use itunes “restore” to get my data onto the phone. But I’m concerned that by doing so, iTunes may load 3.1.3, which would lose the jailbreak.
Is there any way to restore data without letting iTunes sneak in a firmware update?
Many thanks,
JEFF
Hi you can download firmware 3.1.2 from the dev team website or just google it. Then when you want to restore in itunes, hold the left shift button down whilst clicking on restore, it will show you your computer files and just open the firmware you have downloaded.
What is possible to do with the problem regarding not beeing able to restatrt the Iphone without going in to “update mode” (the screen showing USB cable an Itunes logo).
At this this I have to use Blackrain to open the Iphone – and that is not good if on a trip etc, and not having a pc avaiable.
Happy for ant answers to the mail (if possible) : bistroenttt@yahoo.no
TK
my i phone 3gs running on software version 3.0 and i tried to restore it to 3.1.2 as described in the tutorial above. while the restoring process going on a message displayed on my computer screen-”the iphone cannot be restored at this time because the iphone software update server could not be contracted or is temporarily unavailable.” plz inform me the solution how can i restore my iphone 3gs version 3.0 to 3.1.2.
[The same procedure i applied on my iphone 3g and it worked without any pboblems.]
Hi, I just got an iphone 3g. it’s giving me an error (1015) whenever I try to restore, so I went straight to the blackrain. my iphone 3g is at 3.1.2 and its jailbroken. however i cannot tell if it is unlocked. I am at t-mobile and all my calls that i try to make are ending in “call failed”/”cancelled” help please?
hey guys …i was jailbreakin y iphone using this tool and it stucked in middle while running blackra1n …..only cable connection is showing in iphone screen ….niether iphone shuts down nor my pc recognizes it …..so wht can i do ?…plz help me out …..
Hi.
I downloaded and installed Blackra1n no problems. Went to the icon and tried to instal cydia but kept getting a network error message so i though i’d try and uninstall blackra1n from the iphone and start again. Now it wont go back on my phone, i have downloaded 3.1.2 firmware and restored the phone using this. This gives me cydia. I tried installing blackra1n again but still no icon on my phone. I tried unlocking the phone usiing ultrasn0w now i have no signal and all of the advice i have seen does not work. Please help.
I just want to re-instal blackra1n….simple??? well it isn’t ive tried loads of times now.
hello simon i really need help
i jailbroke my ipod 1st gen running 3.1.2 on vista and it ran perfectly and when i installed cydia it downloading, unpacking, instaling and respringing and after that there was no cydia, i rebooted my ipod but still no cydia….
pls pls pls help me
i rely want cydia