Blackra1n is a great jailbreak tool for iPhone 2G, 3G or 3GS running OS 3.1.2. It’s simple and quick. But it does come with some bugs. If you have already followed my guide to jailbreak your iPhone with blackra1n, you may encounter one of the below issues:
- Fail to launch YouTube
- GPS doesn’t work if you’re using iPhone 3G/3GS
- WiFi is not working
I guess GeoHot, the developer of blackra1n, will fix these bugs in the next version update. However, at the mean time, you can follow these workarounds to fix the issues.
How To Fix WiFi Issue
To fix the WiFi issue after blackra1n issue, you can simply reset the network settings. Go to “Settings” -> “General” -> “Reset” and select “Reset Network Settings”. Tap on the “Reset Network Settings” button again to confirm. After resetting, the WiFi issue should be fixed.
How To Fix YouTube and GPS Issues
It’s very interesting the PushFix patch, which is originally designed for fixing push notification, can be used to fix the YouTube and GPS issues. To install the PushFix, you can follow Step 1 to 8 of this installation guide.
After patching with PushFix, your iPhone should be able to use YouTube and GPS.
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Nice post Simon. These fixes seem to work
I’m only experiencing the wifi issue. Unfortunately, resetting the network settings did not fix the problem. I already had an app called wifiFoFum (iTunes app store) which was detecting all wifi signals and allows you join networks. Connecting via it did work, however when I went into the OS wifi settings, while showing and being connected, it continues to not detect others in the area.
This is precisely why its better to wait for an unlock from the iPhone Dev Team. I am still holding on to 3.0. GeoHot is a genius no doubt. But I guess the iPhone Dev team checks and rechecks all issues with the iPhone before making a release while others don’t have that much patience.
Hi Kamal,
Oh how I concur. I never rush to upgrade/update especially delicate issues like the iphone.
I’m hoping for the DEV TEAM as well.
Thanks Simon the fix works fine Youtube and GPS work good.
I m not sure if anybody has this problem of unequal volumes both on earphones as well as speakers. Please somebody tell me a solution to this problem ofcourse not replacing the iPhone lol.
I have iPhone on OS 3.1.2 jailbroken n unlocked by blackra1n.
Thanks
Hi all,
I know this is not related to the above posts but I need help please.
Recently I mistakenly updated my Skype to the new version 1.2.2 via my phone App Store and since then, it crashes. When I opened the application, it said “not compatible with modified phones”.
Any thoughts…solution…?
Thanx
@Steve, that’s just a warning message. I think you can continue to use Skype on jailbroken iPhone.
Thnx Simon.
Skype loads for a few seconds, and crashes. I had no probs with the previous version(1.2.1.09).
My iPhone OS is 3.0.1
Do you reckon I should update my OS?
Hi Guys,
For guys with SKYPE crashing, the culprit is the iphoneDelivery app. Apparently it clashes with 3GUnrestrictor. The developer has come up with an update (0.2.1) which delimits the 3G function in Skype, but then you still have to disable Unrestrictor.
So it’s a matter of a lesser evil. In as much as I really like iphonedelivery, pending a lasting solution, I’d rather temporarily uninstall it to use Skype.
This is the link to the application update by the developer.
Hope this piece helps…
http://code.google.com/p/iphone-delivery-report/wiki/Skype
Hi, Simon, Thanks for all the excellent jobs. All the problems were fixed.
@Steve see if skype you installed is compatible with your OS version.
Hi,
I’m not sure but I’m currently on OS 3.0.1. could that affect it?
I’m not in the habit of rushing to update anything either in my computer or iphone…I normally wait a while.
Thnx for your comment though.
i added http://cydia.iphoneil.net into my cydia source and i can’t seem to see “push fix”. What i do see is Push it. help?
i ended up using “Push It” which turns out to be the “Push Fix” after all. My YouTube is working again
@fgabato
Type “push fix” at the search tab to look for it.
Hope it helps…
it seems that Push Fix is not anymore at the cydia repo. Does anyone knows where to find it?
hi Simon… just have some concern or problem. this may not be directly related to what has been posted here and maybe some people out there are also experiencing the same problem. actually, it’s not only me who has this kind of problem but also my other colleagues in the office who has an iphone. we actually have iphone 3GS and we updated it to OS 3.1.2 and jailbroken and unlocked with blackra1n / blacksn0w. the problem is we cannot connect to the internet using the cellular data network. whenever we tried to connect this error pops out “Could not activate cellular data network. You are not subscribed to a cellular data service.” but if we connect to the internet using Wifi, it is working well. do you have any comments or suggestions or solution or recommendation about this problem? hope to hear from you soon. thanks always for your support.
Push Fix is not there anymore… does anybody knows where it is? or does Push It functions similarly as Push Fix? please advise.
thanks.
I did not find Push Fix myself but ended up using “Push It” and it works.
The soft has moved to this source http://fishbone.ge
Hi. I am using an iPod touch 1st gen. However, after jailbreaking n installing cydia, my iPod becomes very slow n will sometimes hang when I am chatting on ebuddy. So is there any solutions to this?
hi Taulant, i tried to add the source in Cydia but it will not accept… like an invalid url. any further suggestions please? thanks.
The Wirless still has issues even after a network reset…
I still have WIFI and GPS problems. Wifi signal is bad. U gave connection only in the same room with router. When i go to another room connections is not available to me anymore. this is happing sicne i have updated to 3.1.2 even on restore version. cuz i thought this might be a problem i make jailbrake with blackra1n RC3 and insall PUSH FIX on it. same issues like before.
I don’t give a fuc…. to much for wifi but GPS is very important for me and i don’t like that it makes a fail position of me in some wood, but i am driving on motorway.
sorry..typing mistake. ****I have connection only.
wi-fi seems like the only problem i’m having… resetting network settings did not help. having wifi is pretty big deal… is there another fix?
try installing Push Fix… it is already available again in Cydia.
Bob said:
Iphone 3G: Version : 3.1.2
Status : jailbreaked and unlocked with Blackra1n and Blacksn0w
Problem : bluetooth Headset can not be paired. Must mention here that I am aware of Discovery Mode of bluetooth. It was working with OS 3.0 before.
After jailbreaking and unlocking, bluetooth pairing with any of my headsets ( Motorola hH500, Plantrnics 640, Plantronics 220) is not being possible…!!! spent all night and restored and unlocked the phone several times…wheel just goes on and on and it says ” searching” and shows “HEADSET” ” NOT PAIRED “.. when I click on it ,just another wheel starts and it never goes to the Bluetooth Code screen, where we put ‘0000′ .
I drive a lot so can’t live without bluetooth…any help out there..?
Hi guys,
Tell me please what to do when reset of Network does not work and there is not WiFi connection at all?
Could be Cydia downloaded manually on PC?
How to verify that the problem in hardware of phone and not in software?
Thanks a lot.
Anyone having problem with Skype over 3G after Blackra1n and Blacksn0w? I seem to have a problem. Skype would log in and let me make a call. After like 5 sec the calls are dropped and the signal goes from full bar to zero bar to “searching” and back to full bar. I am using VoIPover3G to use skype.
Hi Paul,
My comment to Simon (above) as regards to SKYPE might help. I had a similar prob but it’s sorted now. I uninstalled iphonedelivery.
Steve,
How do you uninstall iphonedelivery? What does iphonedelievery do? VoIPover3G worked perfectly on 3.0 and yellowsn0w. Maybe it’s just a matter of time for others to figure out all the problems with 3.1.2
iPhoneDelivery notifies you that your SMS has been delivered. Iphone didn’t come with SMS auto delivery. It can be installed from Cydia.
Well, in my case, my OS is still 3.0.1 and prior to my Skype update, it worked well.
I stumbled upon an article written by the Iphonedelivery developer Francois.Guilleme.
He acknowledged that his software clashed with 3G Unristrictor and in the process crashes Skype.
Kindly please let me know how to fix my WIFI after the cydia upgrade…..I have also done reset network setting…but its not working still…..also tried after taking out the simcard …but still its not working……without WIFI, I am dead…please let me know….thanks n cheers mates!
Not sure if you’ve tried, but I had to reset Network Settings 3 times in a row – worked for me !!!
so if you reset network settings the phone reboots and your back at square one of applying blackra1n again so isn’t this and endless loop of nothing
hey Simon ,
i’ve been using iphone 3g since a long tym … i am from india and have doubts on upgrading my iphone 3g to OS 3.1.2 … and also i am using the 3.0 OS which has the ibluetooth problem , whenever i try to send/receive a file , iblutetooth crashes , can you please help me with the following problem ..
I would be highle obliged if you solve my problem …
I am wondering why I cannot tether on any computers other than the one that I downloaded Blackra1n with and jailbroke my iphone 3gs with. I performed the jailbreak with my desktop (which I also use to sync my iphone), but I have tried to use the tethering feature on my two laptops and it doesn’t recognize the iphone source at all, whereas it works instantly with my desktop.
any thoughts and advice??