As reported earlier, iPhone Dev team has released redsn0w 0.9.4 for jailbreaking iPhone 2G/3G running iPhone OS 3.1.3. If you are planning to upgrade your iPhone to OS 3.1.3, this guide walks you through the whole jailbreak process.
Before we begin, please read through the note carefully:
- This guide is intended for jailbreaking iPhone 2G and 3G (no unlock needed) running iPhone OS 3.1.3.
- For iPhone 3G users that requires blacksn0w or ultrasn0w to unlock your iPhone, please stay away from iPhone OS 3.1.3. DO NOT upgrade your iPhone to OS 3.1.3 as it also upgrades the baseband version that is unlockable.
- For those using iPhone 3GS, please stick with iPhone OS 3.1.2. DO NOT upgrade to 3.1.3 as all popular jailbreak tool (e.g. blackra1n) do not support jailbreaking your device on iPhone OS 3.1.3.
- 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.
- As usual, before jailbreaking, make sure you have backup all your contacts, sms, photos, etc via iTunes. Simply sync your iPhone and backup the iPhone data.
- Disclaimer: Jailbreaking may void your warranty of iPhone. Again, jailbreak it at your own risk. There is no guarantee that this guide works on all iPhone devices.
Okay, let’s go straight to the jailbreak procedures.
Upgrading to iPhone OS 3.1.3
WARNING: Let me highlight again. This guide is for iPhone 2G and 3G (using official sim card) only. If you want to have your iPhone 3G unlock, please stay away from upgrading to iPhone 3.1.3.
1. Download iPhone OS 3.1.3 firmware (2G / 3G) and save it into a folder.
Note: Some browsers mis-recognize the .ipsw file as a zip file. You may need to end up with a file with extension (.ipsw.zip) after download. You can simply rename the extension from “.ipsw.zip” to “.ipsw”. In case your browser automatically extracts the .ipsw file, I suggest you to use Firefox to download the firmware file.
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 3.1.3. For Windows, hold SHIFT key and click on the “Restore” button and select the firmware file (i.e. For 3G, please select iPhone1,2_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw. For 2G, please select iPhone1,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw) you have just downloaded. For Mac, hold option key and click on the “Restore” button and select the firmware file 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 Your iPhone using Redsn0w
5. Next, we will jailbreak your iPhone using redsn0w. You can download redsn0w 0.9.4 here (Windows / Mac). Once download it, extract it.
6. Also, you’ll need the iPhone 3.1.2 firmware during the jailbreak process. Download it here (2G / 3G).
7. Once you got everything prepared, you can start to launch “redsn0w” to start the jailbreak process.
8. Click “browse” and select the iPhone 3.1.2 firmware file. For iPhone 2G, please select iPhone1,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw. For iPhone 3G, please select iPhone1,2_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw. Redsn0w then verifies your firmware file.
9. If your firmware is correct, click “Next” to continue. Select “Install Cydia” and “Unlock”. Then click “Next” to continue.
Note: For iPhone 3G user, you will not see the unlock option.
Note: If you have pwned your device before, I still suggest you to uncheck the “Already pwned” option. From my experience, if I select this option, I can’t go through the whole jailbreak process.
10. (Optional and for iPhone 2G only) Next, you’ll be prompted to provide the bootloader files. You can download the bootloader (3.9 / 4.6) here. Once download, please click browse and select the bootloader files. Then click “Next” to continue.
11. Now, make sure your iPhone is turned OFF and connected with your computer via USB cable. If you haven’t done so, simply connect it with USB and then power it off before you click the “Next” button.
12. Once you click “Next”, follow the procedures to put your iPhone into DFU mode. If you fail to do so, don’t worry. It won’t brick your iPhone and you can simply go through the procedures again until you get it work.
13. If you have successfully put your iPhone into DFU mode, redsn0w will do the rest. Just sit back and relax.
14. While jailbreaking, your iPhone will show downloading jailbreak data, flashing NOR, etc. And, just don’t touch your iPhone and keep waiting.
15. Once completed, redsn0w will let you know the jailbreak process is successful. Your iPhone will be restarted and automatically launch BootNeuter (for 2G only) to perform unlock. This process will take 3-5 minutes to complete. Be patient. When complete, your iPhone will be rebooted.
16. After reboot, your iPhone should be jailbroken. Lastly, sync back your backup data with iTunes and restore all your contacts & SMS.
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Thanks! But I got a question here.
That means for 2G it can be unlocked? Is it true?
–Dennis
@Dennis,
Yes, you’re right.
Hi Simon
my iPhone 3G ver. 3.1.3 Baseband 05.12.01. well everything was done, but my iPhone seems to be stuck in “Downloading Jailbreak Data…”
What should be done now??
Pls reply….
Richard
@Richard – Were you able to solve this? Even my iPhone is stuck on this step.
@Simon – Could you please help. all the steps till it shows “Downloading Jailbreak data…” were done properly.
Thanks.
Simon – I have used geohotz blackra1n to unlock my iPhone 3G to 3.1.2 with baseband 5.11.07?
Can go for this guide to upgrade to 3.1.3?
Are the warnings to hold off upgrade for iPhone 3GS (5.11.07) only?
Thanks
AJ
@AJ, please hold off the upgrade as you are using blacksn0w to unlock.
Simon, I’m a little bit confused by the instructions. (I have an iPhone 2g, btw).
First, we’re to upgrade to firmware 3.1.3 following Steps 1-4.
In Step 6 you say one needs firmware 3.1.2 and you give a download link. I’ve already got firmware 3.1.2 from the previous jailbreak (using B1ackrain). Do I skip Step 6? Why would I need firmware 3.1.2 after having just upgraded to firmware 3.1.3?
Also, my phone uses a vodafone UK card – unlocked and jailbroken three times now. No problems. Are you saying if we jailbrake now to upgrade to firmware 3.1.3 – this will prevent me from using the sim card?
Sorry for the questions, but it’s just not clear to me. And I do not want to mess up my phone. I’m happy to jailbreak again – but I need to know the answers first:).
Thanks for such a helpful blog!
Thanks Simon.But you also post tutorial to jailbreak iphone OS 3.1.3 Using Sn0wbreeze.
hi, i got a question too: my Iphone (3.1.2) with O2 simcard from uUK was unlocked with blakrain/cydia before, now i live in Canada and i used a Telus simcard,unfortunately (i dont know WHAT kind of blackout i’ve got the same minute) but i agreed on the upgrade from Itunes to 3.1.3..ofcourse i lost my blackrain and etc. was trying to install it again and in the process when it came to the point to the itunes question of “restore”, i did that as well.. the result is- my iphone locked itself completely, i cannot use it all. it gives me only the option of “emergency calls”. i went to few place to unlock it, but they all say it is impossible, and might be lost forever or in a good case scenario i will to wait atleast 3 months..any ideas/advices?
thanks in advance
E.
hi i have same problem. fitted a new comms board from america and itunes wont recognise it. emergancy calls only.did you find a cure?
if you did could you please email me with solution
regards martyn
marty.g76@gmail.com
p.s
just re- read my msg, and saw how many mistakes i did. sorry for that. was in rush and the fact that english isnt my main language left it pretty obvious.. hehe
Thanks Simon…
I forgot one step before starting..
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Backing up the data… anyway, didnt lose much though
-Sameer
When I upgraded to 3.1.3 I thought I would never get my jailbreak apps back. BUT this worked! I still have all my information (contacts, apps, etc) and now I have my cydia right back where it belongs! What a life saver! I just can’t live without BiteSMS! Thanks Simon!
Cheers for the help.
You are an excellent man.
Cool .. it’s useful for a JB loser such like me .. haha .
Anyway , many thanks for your sharing.
Hi Simon I had follow all ur instruction but it end up showing the Apple logo on my iPhone 2G but I been waited for about 2 hours. Does it need to take so long?
Help me
@Chris, it won’t take too long. Looks like there are some issues during the process. I suggest you to go over the procedures again. Usually, a second attempt will work.
Thanks… it worked for my 2G which I had to update to 3.1.3. In comparison to blackrain and the added steps to remove a few glitches, redsn0w got it unlocked no need to do that diskaid trick, ready to go with your new sim. Did it a couple times, changed the bootimage for fun, getting into DFU is second nature.
I tried running redsnow-win_0.9.4 but my iphone never reboots even after waiting for long..if I reboot it manually, i do not see cyadia.. my phone is 3g 3.1.3 with firmware 5.12.01
Ok I have a 3G still using version 3.0 firware 04.26.08 and am so confused by these instructions?…. can I use the above method and upgrade or will this not work on my phone? BTW I am on Tmobile.
@tippler,
I think you are using an unlocked iPhone 3G. This guide is not for you as upgrading iPhone to 3.1.3 may make your iPhone unlockable. That means you’ll not be able to use it on t-mobile. If you really need to upgrade your iPhone, I suggest you to upgrade it to OS 3.1.2 and jailbreak it using blackra1n. You can further check out this guide.
2 Quick questions: I had the battery of my jailbroken iPhone 2G 8GB replaced last week at the Apple Store but they swapped my whole phone and gave me a new iPhone 2G that is “ready to register” (showing the USB-to-Itunes graphics), and I am only able to make emergency calls.
(1) Can I go ahead and follow your steps here?;
(2) How do I know which OS version Apple installed in my new 2G phone? I called the Apple Store and they told me they did not know.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to write this manual and answer questions!
Fred
@Fred,
As you’re using iPhone 2G, you can apply the above procedures to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone. Let me know if you got any problem.
Hi Simon,
Thank you so much for answering! I am trying to follow your RedSnow steps, but the problem is that in Steps 2-3, when I USB my iPhone to my Mac I get the “Welcome to your New IPhone” screen that prompts me to “get started” by “1. Activate your iPhone with AT&T; 2. Register and get an iTunes Store Account; 3. Put your contacts, music on your iPhone”… and a “continue” button. That is, I never get to see what you describe in your Step 3: “For Mac, hold option key and click on the “Restore” button and select the firmware file to restore” (I never see a restore button). I took the AT&T SIM out and was able to restore using the iTunes restore backup for my Iphone (so I now see the iPhone icon in Itunes, but I didn’t have to choose any firmware file as suggested in your steps 1 & 3). However, when I put the SIM back on again and USB the iPhone to my Mac, I get the “get started” screen again. Should I ignore it & run Redsnow? Continue with the registration process? I am a bit lost. Thanks again! / Fred
Simon,
Ignore my previous post and sorry for the bother. I just went ahead and used RedSnow despite the welcome screen… and it worked beautifully! I just made a couple of incoming/outgoing calls from my just-jailbroken iPhone 2G. It sounds great! Thanks so much for your great posts and help! / Fred
ringrazio tutte le opere migliori!
Hey Simon!!
I followed all the process. I got cydia back on my iphone 3G, but when I try to install any application from itunes, it comes the message: “The application xxx was not installed on the iPhone “my iPhone” because an unknown error occurred (0xE8008001).
What do you think is the problem?
Hi, I
have a question about Jailbreak. I was reading the instructions and I”am confused (don”t know much about computers and how they work). My question to you is will Jailbreak work on ipods?
Thanks, imboone
@imboone,
Yes, jailbreaking also works on iPod touch. The procedures for jailbreaking iPod touch is very similar as described in this article.
hi,
i got iphone 3.1.3 version firmware 5.12
everything goes smoothly but when that runnin pineapple comes it get stuck at “installing activation bundles”
wat could be the reasn plz help me out…
i had the same problem.. i got stuck with “Installing Acitvation bundles”… i waited for several minutes but none is happening..
did we miss something?
please reply..
@dm,
Which carrier are you using?
after entreing in dfu mode..its get stuck at waiting to reboot..and in my pc..i get a message poppin up saying connect to usb port 2 to run faster..did my phone brick or something..pelase help urgtn
You’re awesome! This jailbreak worked for me perfectly. I have a 3G with the 3.1.3. Thanks sooooooooooo much!
Awesome working for my 3g 8gb 3.1.3 5.12.01
Hi Phat
Can u pls tell me how long it takes to download jailbreak data??
In my iPhone it is showing “Downloading Jailbreak Data…” for sooooo long.
Pls reply.
Richard
Hi Simon,
I successfully upgraded my iphone 2G from 3.1.0 to 3.1.3 using the above guide. Now the problem is I’m not able to restore my earlier backup data via itunes.
It does show up “Restore in Progress” on the iphone screen and after about 10 minutes progress bar on itunes turns out to show an error message that ‘the iphone was disconnected’.
In order to restore all contacts and messages, do I need to sync back iphone only or do I need to restore earlier backup?
Please help me.
Thanks v much..
Hey Im having the same exact trouble with my 3g 3.1.3 5.12.01. Is there another procedure for installing apps and games that have been downloaded directly to my computer?
Quote:
Hey Simon!!
I followed all the process. I got cydia back on my iphone 3G, but when I try to install any application from itunes, it comes the message: “The application xxx was not installed on the iPhone “my iPhone” because an unknown error occurred (0xE8008001).
What do you think is the problem?
NM TY all figured it out
hi my name is raj and i have an Iphone 3gs and it is locked i can do only emergency call and it does not accept any sim card. what should i do. I tried to check my iphone it ia a 3.1.3 version. any one can help me to sort out plzzzz.
raj
I got iphone 3GS 3.1.3 32 GB ….from French …. can’t use with Thai sim…… plaaese help me how i can unlock this iphone…?
@Yutthana,
Sorry. For iPhone 3GS running 3.1.3, there is no unlock solution available yet. iPhone Dev team is working on the solution but there is no release timeline. I’ll keep you posted on the release.
My unlock didn’t work..
I got an iphone shipped from US
It was supposed to an unlocked iphone 3g and was used by friend there.
unfortunately before shipping he changed the setting to “restore factory setting” and the phone upgraded itself to 3.1.3 & along with factory settings.
when i tried to use my local sim here in India..the phone showed the sim as invalid sim.
Now i tried to jailbreak using your above instruction. I saw the warning that its only to be done will offical sim.. but a few lines below – step no.4 it was said its ok even if its an unoffical sim.. this caught me in dilemma but i still proceeded.
I got stuck after step no 13. the redsnow was saying “please wait till phone reboots” .. which didn’t happen even after 20 mins, I lost patience and tried switching it on manually & found out it had gone to emergency call mode.
Now even itunes was saying the phone is with invalid sim.
earlier at least i was able to use the phone as ipod, now even that is not possible.
please tell me what to do, it would be of great help if you can give me a solution. FYI my baseband had also changed to 05.12.01 along with the upgrade.
@aks,
As it’s upgraded to firmware 3.1.3, you lose the unlock for your iPhone. As of now, there is no unlock solution for baseband 05.12.01.
@aks,
If your iPhone 3G is with old bootrom, you can try to downgrade the baseband. Check out this post for details.
Thank you very much Simon. i’ve been searching for the net on how I can jailbreak my Iphone 3G 3.1.3 for 2 mos. now. and when I browsed your site, Finally i downloaded this redsn0w 0.9.4. Now I can happily use again my iphone.
Btw, it was also here when I first learned to jailbreak iphone 2.x
hi simon,
Read ur blog on using fuzzyband, My issue is .. to install fuzzyband, the phone should be jailbroken, were as my phone is still in emergency call mode, the phone & itunes both are saying sim is invalid
how do I proceed?
Iupiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
I had an iphone 2g Edge original Running OS 3.1.3 and i followed all the mentioned steps and phases, at first i got it wrong with snowbreeze and now i used Redsnow and got my iphone unlocked and up in top shape
Thanks man
My iPhone is factory-unlocked 3GS 32GB, model MC133; baseband 05.11.07; bootloader 6.4. Bought from Indian Grey market last month with 3.1.2 (7D11) installed.
I have jailbroken my 3.1.2 firmware using blackra1n RC3. Result: tethered reboot; cydia crashes now and then. Can’t browse the root folder from any 3rd party software i.e., DiskAid/iPhoneExplorer/iFunBox. It says, my phone is jailed.
Following this post, can I rejailbreak using redsn0w 0.9.4 and upgrade to 3.1.3 firmware keeping factory-unlocked? I use Windows XP, iTunes 9.0.3.
@iNeedHelp,
For iPhone 3GS, I suggest you stay with iPhone OS 3.1.2 and avoid upgrade to 3.1.3. If you really need to jailbreak your iPhone again, I suggest you to follow this post and use blackra1n for the jailbreak.
hey i got a question, before this i wasn;t even able to turn it on and i was only able to make emergency calls,
after doing this im able to turn it on but, i get a msg that says sim locked and i have 2 options “OK” and “UNLOCK” and if press unlock it asks for a pin code
wasn;t it unlocked? or is there anything else i need to do ?
thnx
@Eduard, that’s the PIN code you have assigned to lock your phone. Just enter your PIN to unlock the screen.
Hello can someone please help me this pass weekend i accidently updated my iphone which i was under tmobile. and now it restored to factory setting of att version 3.1.3 modem firmware 05.12.01.
i foolwed the steps of redsn0w i do have the cydia app. but itunes simcard inserted dones not appear to be supported as i only have my tmobile sim card i no longer have the original att sim card.
is there anything i can do as i am without phone.
Hi simon, have done these steps but after i select to download cydia it starts loading but when it says waiting for reboot . . nothing happens. I’ve tried several times and the same thing happens. Can you help me?
I have a 2G Iphone and i upgraded the same to 3.1.3 and jailbreak as specified above and was also successful. After the upgrade, i’m not ablt to connect to wifi. Can you please help.
Worked on it. Simon did a great job. But I am not able to connect to wi-fi. Please help Simon…
followed the instructions and it worked like a charm on my 2G 3.0 upgraded to 3.1.3 – unlocked US phone using on O2 in the UK
Hi Simon. I’m so grateful to you. My 2G iPhone was jailbroken before and it was locked after I updated it to 3.1.3. I dont have the required SIM card and thought that’s the end of it. Followed the above diligently. The last part was tricky where I had to press the power and home button at diff time. But most importantly it worked. Thanks a lot.
@dintee,
Glad to hear you got your iPhone back!
hi simon! are you sure with this?? upgrading 3.1.3 my iphone 2g? and pwned with 3.1.2?? is it gonna work?? or what??? thnx pls reply ASAP … thnx for ur site
@benedict,
These procedures should work for iPhone 2G. It’s already tested on my 2G. Let me know if you have other questions.
Hi simon i have tried redsno jailbreak with my 2g but after completing 2 steps it hangs on waiting phone for reboot and the phone showed a white screen after 2mins windows pops up unknown device found to an end less loop and system restart after 4mins automatically i hav tried this twice but no luck to me…:( any help can work or it just it bcome a paper weight for me
thanks simon, its work………….you are doing good work…keep posting such stuffs….
I have tried this whole process for a million time but nothing helped it stucks on a white screen while redsnow is waiting for reeboot. now it’s not even booting up and hangs on apple logo. tried to restore via itunes but same thing happened it stucks on a white screen where itunes gives an error 1602… plz help me out of this problem as it bcomes a brick collecting dust on my pc table
HI,
I’m stuck at step 13. I don’t know why, i keep waiting for like 2 hr. IT still shows “Waiting for reboot”……I never unlock iphone before. My iphone is 3gs 3.1.3.
Worked perfectly!! Thanks Simon
Stupid question I have a Iphone 3g 3.1.2. I use a Rogers SIM card that I plundered from my old RAZR and put in my new Iphone. Rogers is the Iphone provider here in Canada. Since my SIM card is of the same company the provides Iphone service, would I need to unlock my phone or that strictly for SIM cards from other “non-iphone provider” companies ?
Hi Simon.
Apple recently exchanged my old 3G for a new one which was already upgraded to 3.1.3. I’ve followed your instructions but when I get to step 12… my screen doesn’t flash and iTunes pops up telling me i’m in recovery (Or something similar) and then nothing happens at all….
Any suggestions please?
Thanks
Hi Simon….
I’ve got an Iphone 2G 8GB… i was trying to jailbreak my phone with Snowbreeze 1.5.2 everything worked and it was upgraded to 3.1.3. then it rebooted… but now my phone gets stuck with the emergency screen.. in Itunes it wont work with my sim i get an error and cant get past the ermergency call screen. So now i tried Redsnow and everything works til i get to the Reboot… it keeps saying “Waiting for reboot” forever. Please help !!!!!!
Ken
Hi, I have iPhone 3G Version 3.1.3 with baseband 05.12.1. I have downloaded “resn0w 0.9.4″ and “iPhone1,2_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw”, but the redsn0w 0.9.4 cannot recognize the “iPhone1,2_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw”.
Can anyone help me out??
Hi, I have iPhone 3G Version 3.1.3 with baseband 05.12.1. I have downloaded “resn0w 0.9.4″ and “iiPhone1,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw”, but the redsn0w 0.9.4 cannot recognize the “iPhone1,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw”.
Can anyone help me out??
Hi Simon
I followed all the instructions, but when redsn0w 0.9.4 says “Please wait while your device is being precessed” and below “Waiting for Reboot” … it never reboots. I am waiting for awhile, but nothing’s happening.
Can you help me out??
Richard
Hi Simon
Flashing NOR is not showing on my iPhone 3G ver 3.1.3 baseband 05.12.01. It get switched off after sometimes showing “Downloading Jailbreak Data…”
If I restart the phone, it is same as before.
Even my bluetooth or wifi do not show any other devices.
Should I do anything more??
Hope you will reply me soon.
Richard
hi thanks i got as per this
that awsom
thnaks
Hi Ritesh
Did u have any problem when jailbreaking the iPhone. Also could you please tell me which iPhone you have unlokced?? Is it iPhone 3G version 3.1.3 with baseband 05.12.1??
Hope u’ll reply.
Richard
@Richard,
Presently, there is no solution for unlocking iPhone 3G with baseband 05.12.01. In case you have upgraded your iPhone to 3.1.3, you may try out this solution to downgrade the baseband (only work for bootloader 05.08).
@Simon
Thanks for your reply. Well I did everything and got my phone jail-broken, but unfortunately the bootloader is 06.04.
So is there any solution to unlock iPhone with bootloader 06.04, yet??
Pls inform, whenever the solution comes out.
Thanks
Richard
Many thanks for the guide,very clear.
hi simon many thanks for your post. well i have tried a fue jailbreaks but it never works and i end up just restoring and leaving it as un-jailbreakbroken lol. but this dose look promising and will give it a go tonight,, will let you know how i get on. probably will be having problems like always but will let you know. thanks again, james
…
Sorry if I am in the wrong site. But can you please help
I have a first generation iPhone 2G, I asked to have it jailbroken and they put version 3.1.3 on it, I have been told not to sync it with iTunes, as it will lock up. If the battery runs out, I have been told again that I will have to jailbreak it again, I am told that all this has to do with version 3.1.3. So evrey time the battry is low, I have to switch it off and charge the battery again.
Can you please tell me if there is a way to overcome this issue, and how please
someone is having you on mate. i have a jailbroken 2g running 3.1.3 firmwere and the battery is always dying cuz my misses is always playing on it lol. and i regulary back it up via itunes. you have nuffing to worry bout
James I appricate you taken the time to email me back, regarding this subject. As I am not at all Technicial when it comes to any type of mobile phone.
Can you also tell me how easy it is to jailbreak an iPhone 2G or 3G, and where I can get this information from.
Thanks
NO probs mate
well I personally have only jailbroken iPhone 2g the above jailbrake method was really easy and it jailbroke on the first attempt 
and since that I had done my mates 2g with the same method, the redsnow makes it really easy with 3.1.3 firmware. Plus is unlock’s it at the same time. Just make sure you back all your stuff up b4 you do it, that way if anything goes wrong you can restore it to the way it was! You will have to back everything up then do a fresh install of 3.1.3 firmware on your iPhone b4 it will jailbrake. This has to b done or it willnot work! When you have compleated the obove steps you just do a restore of the backup you done at the beginning then it will put all your SMS, contacts, Picts, apps ect. If you need any help just let me know,, James..
Hey James.
I cannot seem to backup my Iphone 2G, as it just hangs, I was trying to try my luck at what you suggested, but its just hanging, Remember I first stated that I was told I could not use itunes, with this 3.1.3 firmware. let me Rephrase that, I was told not to try and use this iPhone 2G with itunes with 3.1.3 firmware, as it would hang??
any suggestions on how to get my iPhone going again.
Many thanks for your help
How do I know if it’s Jailbroken? All my apps are still there and everything looks the same. I went through the whole process, but I think it didn’t work.
Hi there meltz. It sounds like it didn’t work. What iPhone and firmware are you useing? I will guide you through the process.
@Meltz, did you see Cydia icon on your home screen?
Hi there bomor it seems like you have a problem with the version of iTunes! May I ask what version you are using? And this might seem like a silly question but when you try a backup, are you doing this with a active Internet connection? James…
Hey James, I relly do not know how to thank you guys, form all your help. If it were not for people like yourselves, people such as myself would be completely stumped, so thanks.
I am using itunes ver 9.1.1.12, and yes I am using a active Internet connection, whening trying to back up, as this is the main computer for my home. This runs two more computers off it
James I forgot to add, I am using Windows XP, if that helps, my other computers run on Vista ultimate, maybe there is a conflict? or does it not matter?
hi simon, i used sprit jail break it succed but cydia is not working plz hlp
Thanks Simon, you are great…my 2G iphone upgrade from 3.1.2 jailborken earlier to 3.1.3 went flawlessly..I never expected that unlocking is so simple, straight…thank you very much…keep your good work !!!
Hey Raj,
Great to know that u have upgarded ur Ihpone. I would need some help from u,
I have downloaded all the stuff mentioned in the steps above. Now, when I’m connecting thru Itunes and trying to restore my Ihpone its going thru d normal upgrade process and not asking for the restore path where i’ve stored the iPhone1,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore. I did not hve the same issue when i upgraded to 3.1.2
I would really appreciate your support.
Looking forward to hear back from u.
Thanking u in advance.
Rgds,
Sachin
hi there bomor, sorry its taken a couple of days to get back. i was on holiday and my battery died on my phone. im not quite sure why it aint backing up. what error message are you getting from itunes? have you tried using one of your other systems? maybe a problem with your itunes! but re-installing itunes can be tricky because it leaves bits of the program all over your system and you have to make sure its all removed before you re-install. so give it a go on one of your other systems and let me know how you get on..
Hi Simon,
I have downloaded all the stuff mentioned in the steps above. Now when I’m connecting thru Itunes and trying to restore my Ihpone its going thru d normal upgrade and connection to apple and not asking for the restore path where i’ve stored the iPhone1,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.
I would really appreciate your support.
looking forward to hear back from u.
Thanking u in advance.
Rgds,
Sachin
hey sachin. are you holding the shift key then left click the restore??
Hi James,
Really appreciate your prompt response.
Yes, I’m holding the SHIFT key and then clicking the RESTORE button….
I’m following the steps as mentioned and not doing any other than that….
Rgds,
Hi James,
Really appreciate your prompt response.
Yes, I’m holding the SHIFT key and then clicking the RESTORE button….
I’m following the steps as mentioned…
Rgds,
have you turned off auto check for updates on your itunes?
Hi James,
The Auto check updates is also OFF. Ideally, when you hold the SHIFT key and then click the RESTORE button, it brings up the explorer window to choose the restore file. But in my case it always connecting to the Apple server.
I would really appreciate your support….
Rgds,
Sachin S
Hi James,
I’m still unable to upgrade my 2G Iphone to 3.1.3. I would really be grateful if u can assist me in upgrading the same.
Still I’m encountering the same issue, The Iphone is connecting to the Apple server for the regular update and not opening the explorer window so as to provide the restore file provided above.
I request you and would be really be happy 2 hear back from you.
THanks & Rgds,
SAchinn
hi sachin. i feel a little confused about your situation. are you sure you have downloaded the 3.1.3 firmware? it seems like your itunes is not locating the firmware! you have to download the firmware and point itunes to the location of which you saved it to..
Hi James,
I really appreciate the support.
I have re-downloaded the firmware (iPhone1,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore) from the link provided above. However, still its going for the normal upgrade. I’m using Itunes ver.9.1.1.12.
I’m connecting my IPhone thru the cable, opening Itunes, using the SHIFT key, clicking on the RESTORE button.
I’m too confused as I didnot encounter the same issue when i upgrade to 3.1.2 and with d same way it opened the xplorer window as askd me for the restore file.
Please assist.
Thanks & Rgds,
Sachin
Hi James,
Apologies if i’m bothering you.
Request you to please assist me in upgrading my 2G IPhone to 3.1.3.
Its really difficult for me to understand why its going for a normal upgrade through the apple server and not asking for the restore file.
I would be really grateful.
Rgds,
Hi Simon/James,
I have an itouch 2G,n when i run redsn0w 9.4, i dun see the “unlock” option that will lead me to the bootloader files section. Also, if i try to follow the steps ahead without the unlock option, i’ll be stuck at the witing for reboot page when the 30 sec for pressing the home button is up. i’ve tried to jailbreak it a few times and would appreciate some help. Greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Jenny
sorry jenny. i don’t think this break is 4 pods. that’s what you are refereeing to?
james..
Hi Simon,
Thnx a lot my friend for everything, u are amazing.
Hi Simon,
after my 2G upgraded to 3.1.3, I see battery drains out too fast, not even 1 day…when it was on 3.1.2 i used to get 2 days minimum..any idea what might be causing?
Note: I have not installed any additional applications & my usage is same as earlier.
Hello Simon,
Unfortunately,I upgraded my iphone 3g to 3.1.3 firmware (base band 05.12.01) but someone help me to removed apple and usb logo and my Cyndia was found working perfectly but my problem now is that the phone can’t recognize my sim.
please help
when you update to 3.1.3 it also updates your baseband to (05.12.01) and this is why you have lost your unlock! atm there is no unlock available for this baseband. but it will be available soon as geohot and the dev team are soon to release (fingers crossed) will post it on here as soon as they release to keep you up to date usman..
James…
have you tried “fuzzyband” to check if you can downgrade your baseband?? if you have bootloader 05.08 then you can downgrade your baseband and then unlock your 3g agen….
james..
Thanks James, I have already tried ”fuzzyband” but my baseband not supported. As you said I will keep waiting for dev team.
Thanks.
any time usman. im in the same boat as you lol.
it worked correctly…but i have a problem here…itunes do not recognise my iphone
unlock for new basebands
ultrasn0w 0.93 released! Cydia repo is repo666.ultrasn0w.com. Works with basebands 04.26.08 thru 05.13.04 the wait is over wooooooooooo haaaaaaaaa enjoy!!!!
Hi James
My iPhone is 3G baseband 05.12.01 and boot loader is 06.04. Is it possible to unlock by “ultrasn0w 0.93″??
I was able to jailbreak my iPhone, but lastly while downgrading base band it showed, “it is not possible as the bootloader is 06.04″.
So will it work for boot loader 06.04??
Please confirm me.
Richard
yes it will work fine. and you can now also update to ios4 as this is also unlockable and able to be jailbroken on the 3g
if you need the links to get the tools let me know.
james..
Hi James
Thanks a million for the great news and yes please give me the links to get the tools.
Richard
this is the new redsn0w 0.9.5b5-3 jailbreak for windows: “http://sites.google.com/a/iphone-dev.com/files/home/redsn0w_win_0.9.5b5-3.zip” this is the one for mac “http://sites.google.com/a/iphone-dev.com/files/home/redsn0w_mac_0.9.5b5-3.zip” this is the firmware you will need i OS 4 (3g) “http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone4/061-7436.20100621.58Yt4/iPhone1,2_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw” and you will need the latest version of itunes 9.2 which you can download from apple.
and these are the steps:
1: download itunes 9.2
2:then download the i OS 4 (3g) firmware from above address and save it to your desktop.
3:download the redsn0w 0.9.5b5-3 jailbreak from the above address.
4:back up your iphone 3g via itunes.
5: hold shift key and click restore on itunes to point it in the location were you saved your firmware (desktop) let itunes complete the restore of the fresh i OS 4.
6: open redsn0w 0.9.5b5-3 and point it to the i OS 4 to process,then redsn0w will guide you through the jailbreak
7: restore from your backup you previously made in step 4.
8: your phone should now be jailbroken!
to unlock follow these steps.
1: open cydia, search for ultrasn0w.
2: download, then once downloaded reboot and then your unlocked..
enjoy
james…
Hi James
Thanks again. I got it unlocked. I jailbroke my iPhone much earlier, but waited for the unlock software. Well awesome work from Dev Team.
Thanks to u and Dev Team. It worked perfectly.
Richard
Simon,
please help me out…i repeated the process thrice…..just stuck into screen on red snow
“Please wait while your device is being processed”
Waitingf or reboot…
it has been a hr? usually how long is the process?
Hi Hamza
I faced the same situation, what you are facing now. Actually the total process takes not more than 15 minutes. So as you described the screen stucks in “Please wait while your device is being processed” or “Waiting for reboot…”.
I had the same problem, so I installed resn0w 0.9.4 to a new computer, here I used my friend’s computer, then using firmware iPhone1,2_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw, I easily jailbroke my iPhone 3G Baseband 05.12.01 with Bootloader 06.04. But at that time no unlock tools were available for this version. I could only jailbreak and I have to wait for couple of months for new crack. The Dev Team released ultrasn0w 0.93 to unlock latest iPhones.
My advise to you to use a fresh computer, it may don’t sound illogical, but I tried so many times and lastly I was successful installing each and every software to a new computer. iTunes, resn0w 0.9.4 and “iPhone1,2_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw.
One more thing you can do, disconnect your internet connection, when you are installing iTunes and redsn0w 0.94 to a another computer to jailbreak. Connect your internet connection after the jailbreak is done.
Hope you will be successfull this time.
Richard
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. I am working on how to jailbreak iphone from the past 5hrs and still no luck. I am mad, i feel like crying and i don’t wanna talk to anybody except if someone give me a way out.
I have a Iphone 3gs with 3.1.3 – firmware 05.12.1
I need to know how to jailbreak my phone and than how to unlock it. Please send me a link or help me in step by step procedure.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
@Faadi,
For iPhone 3GS, you can use Spirit for the jailbreak and then use Ultrasn0w to unlock.
Thanks Richard,
I will try again although i had waited more than 30 min for a phone to come up.
My firmware was 3.1.3! not 3.1.2
why after i jailbreak 3g 3.1.2 or 3.1.3 with redsn0w or spirit I have no wifi network reset doesn’t work
HEllo, I have upgrade my IPHONE 3G to firmware 3.1.3 with baseband 5.12.01 I ‘m still bloqued with emergency appel. I Have not sim card to activate the iphone. I can I do to unlock the iphone ?*
please help me, I ‘m wating for 5 month ….
thanks
Hi Simon,
An emergency!
All was fine, I was happily using my iphone2G, 3.1.3, unlocked using redsnow and today morning, while installing an app from cydia (IOS 4 3g theme) the phone suddenly shutdown and wouldnt restart. I tried restoring, it restored to 3.1.3, but it doesnt get unlocked using redsnow (I followed all steps, it doesnt work after step 13 ( after entering DFU mode.) It is strange because it worked a few days back (I successfully unlocked my phone) and now redsnow doesnt work. I’m sure it is because of the cydia app.
I even tried restoring to 3.1.2 and unlocking using blackrain, but there was some asl.dll missing problem and it didnt work. Ive tried restoring it several times in 3.1.3 using redsnow and it doesnt work after that step. Am cusring myself for going to cydia to install the app.
Please help.
-Sameer
Simon,
Nevermind.. I learnt my lesson, not to install any random app on cydia.
I tried many times it never worked, finally, I restored it to 3.0 it worked (redsnow), then I restored it to 3.1.3 and this time redsnow didnt give any problems.
My phone is back to normal.
Do post in case you come across any iOS4 hacks etc for 2G ers like me.
-Sameer
@Simon,
Hi, I am using iphone 2G. I upgraded from 3.1.2 to 3.1.3 as described. Everything went well but for some reason I couldn’t connect to youtube same problem when I jailbreak with blackra1n. Then i decided to erase all data in iphone and now I have apple screen on iphone. Several times I tried to do actions described here but i got stuck with “Installing Acitvation bundles” or “Activating”. Please advise what do do…
I have a jailbroken iphone 2G 16GB. I used redsn0w. Now when I make or receive calls, the Edge icon goes away and my calls are breaking up now.
Thank you Simon for help. Wasted lot of time trying to unlock+jailbreak my old 2G with sn0wbreez. Wish I had seen your page first.
great bro………..it was smooth ride all the way……….thanks a ton
Simon. I have two questions.
1. I recently unlocked my Iphone 2g using Redsnow to use on a tmobile network and everything seems to be working corrctly. I was in the proccess of downloading WIFY under cydia and my battery died while doing it. when i charged the phone and fired it back up everything works great but cydia. in fact every time i try to access cydia it loads up and then kicks me back to the home screen. Do i need to re install cydia? if so how?
2. I recently purchased a road trip iphone FM transmitter for my car. while placing my iphone on the doc a message came accross the screen that says you need to update firmware to run this app on your device. will this mess up my unlock? should i go ahead and upgrade the firm ware? I would like to use the ipod doc in my car but am unsure if this would mess up the unlocked phone on the tmobile network.
Thanks
J
why after i jailbreak 3g 3.1.2 to 3.1.3 (7E18) with baseband 05.12.01 with redsn0w I have no wifi connection found in network search???
@Raja,
Try to reset the network setting and see if it solves the problem.
nope this doesn’t help… i have done the procedure Settings>General>Reset> and hit Reset Network Settings after rebooting it searches for the network but can’t find any wifi net work around it
every thing is working fine but wifi looks like its broken any help in this regard….
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