If you are one of those who is finding it difficult to jailbreak iPhone firmware v1.1.3 then things have got a lot easier as the iPhone hacking community have just sanctioned an automatic graphical method for upgrading to a jailbroken iPhone firmware v1.1.3 called "Official 1.1.3 Upgrader".
So you no longer need to worry if the method is for Windows or for Mac as all this can now be done from your iPhone itself. Read all the details about the automatic graphical method for upgrading to a jailbroken iPhone Firmware v1.1.3 after the jump.
Before I go into the details it is important to mention that before you jailbreak your iPhone, be sure to backup in iTunes so you can restore your iPhone if something goes terribly wrong and since I have not tried this method I am not in a position to cannot confirm either way so do remember that hacking your iPhone is completely at your own risk.
Warning: There are quite a few readers reporting issues with this method as you can see in the comments below so you are advised not to use this method.
Breaking News:
iPhone Dev team Releases Updated version of Official 1.1.3 Upgrader
We have seen couple of methods to Jailbreak iPhone v1.1.3, iPhone hacker Natetrue was the first one to publish methods to jailbreak iPhone v1.1.3 for both Mac and Windows. However, many within the iPhone hacking community raised legal concerns as well as highlighted problems that it broke "Nikita" (Apple’s method for signing applications) and hence could prevent installation of official third-party applications when they are authorized by Apple.
After a couple of days we had the ever so reliable iPhone Dev Team releasing their method to jailbreak the iPhone firmware v1.1.3. If that wasn't good enough we now have an automatic graphical method for upgrading to a jailbroken iPhone firmware v1.1.3 thanks to a method called “Official 1.1.3 Upgrader” sanctioned by the iPhone Dev team which preserves Nikita, and has been seen to be less problem-prone than Natetrue jailbreak methods.
Before you start the jailbreak process On your jailbroken iPhone/iPod Touch v1.1.2 it is advisable to take the some precautions such as change the auto-lock settings to "Never" in order to prevent it from shutting down the connection. Also ensure that you are connected via Wi-Fi as the installer downloads a significant amount of data. Also conncect the charge cable to your iPhone.
So how do you get it to work:
Simply launch Installer on your jailbroken iPhone/iPod Touch v1.1.2, then go to “All Packages,” then select and install “Official 1.1.3 Upgrader” which will result in all necessary files to be downloaded directly to the iPhone/iPod Touch and the jailbreak process automatically performed.
Hmm, now isn't that simple though if you are new to the iPhone hacking world then you must be wondering how do I reach the stage of having a jailbroken iPhone/iPod Touch v1.1.2. There is help for you as well, the good folks at iPhone Atlas have published a complete 1.1.3 jailbreak guide, here is the link. So depending on which version of the iPhone firmware you you need to follow the steps provided.
As always folks, let me know if you found this automatic jailbreak method helpful for the benefit of fellow readers.
Warning: There are quite a few readers reporting issues with this method as you can see in the comments below so you are advised not to use this method. Thanks everyone for giving feedback, we appreciate it.
Breaking News:
iPhone Dev team Releases Updated version of Official 1.1.3 Upgrader
[via iPhone Atlas]
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Can anyone confirm that the network stays unlocked with the firmware upgrade. One phone was unlocked using iphonesimfree and the other using anysim…any response to this would be greatly appreciated. Greets from AU
I'm buying my iphone next week. Is there a method to unlock a 1.1.3 OTB iphone? Please help me
Will this work with Turbo sim ok?
I'd suggest people follow the links to phone atlas (a link at the end of the above article) before trying this as when i looked there there was 9 comments and looked like another disaster, bricked phones, sims locked so phone function wont work, apps no longer working.. I am eager to go to 1.1.3 but not if all these hassles occur. I love my iphone with 1.1.2 and all the extra apps and dont wont to loose functionality
I just upgraded my iPhone (unlocked 1.1.2 T-Mobile) and for almost an hour I was testing everything. I tell you what, I tried all the other two fixes and this third one is the greatest of them all. The other two gave me headache for edge network (edge was gone) and now I have edge and wireless working and also it kept all my previous programs on my springboard (desktop). iTunes works, youtube, stocks, weather works on edge. Safari works and lets you save the links that you want on your springboard (desktop). Maps can not circle locate but I think that is a known issue? Also maps still keeps thinking when you select that target shaped on the lower-end corner of the screen. Sendpics, SendSong, Customize, BAckgammon, Installer, converter, iSim all appear to be working on my iphone. One thing I noticed is that ssh ip address is now 10.0.1.2 and the old password (alpine) does not work. But I am not worried at the moment. I am sure someone will find a solution for that or it might be only my iphone. Great Job!
I actually uninstalled and reinstalled openssh and vola it works like a charm too. This is a wonderful day..
Thanks for the heads up
So how many have updated to 1.1.3 is it worth it im running turbo sim 1.4 i LOVE my iphone and im a newbe so i dont want to have to learn how to restore my iphone in one night. should i wait another week ???? can any one help me learn how to cute ftp my iphone??
Taziam:
I have a turbosim in mine too.. only got the phone a month ago and have been to freaked with reports to try it. I don't know what version of Turbosim (actually i never new there was different versions) Do you know how I can tell what version of TS I have
Cheers
I only know because i bought mine off of ebay and the guy said in his add paid alot knowing now what i do wish i didn't pay so much but oh well its a freaking wicked awesome phone just need to learn how to FTP
i'm still on 1.0.2. what should i do to upgrade to 1.1.3?
i still haven been able to upgrade to 1.1.2 !!! any help!!!???
I just tried the jailbreak 1.1.3 from 1.1.2… Phone will not connect to itunes now. I get a message in itunes that reads, "There is a problem with your iPhone" "We're sorry, the iPhone you connected may be damaged and and cannot be activated for service…"
At first it looked like it worked I got the installer and the home screen looked correct. Then I installed a couple apps and when I docked I got this error.
does anyone know if my iphone will get bricked if i upgrade from 1.0.2 to 1.1.1, 1.1.2, or 1.1.3?
I have done this install to 1.1.3 twice now, both times going back to 1.1.1 then 1.1.2 and both times there is no Edge tab in the network settings at all, so I cannot enter any data.
JD
I spent 2 hours following the steps to jailbreak, I had no luck. I was up to the last few steps and it wouldnt work. Then I spent 2 extra hours trying to restore to original but I kept getting a lot of errors. The most common one: iPhone not able to paire with iTunes. After multiple atemps of rebooting it finally was able to restore.
DONT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS METHOD!!!!!!!
Alex, did you get the "There is a problem with your iPhone" "We're sorry, the iPhone you connected may be damaged and and cannot be activated for service…" error? Has anyone gotten this error after upgrading? If so has anyone fixed their iphone or got it to restore? How?
-Matt
I tried this too and now my phoneis stuck. I can receive calls, and can make calls, but cant access the springboard. I can sync with iTunes.
A message form iTunes comes up as says
"There is a problem with your iPhone.
We are sorry, the iPhone you connected may be damaged and canont be activated for service. We recommend you visit your nearest Apple Store for more information."
DONT DO THIS UPDATE, IT WILL RUIN YOUR PHONE!!!!!!
Oops, just noticed a critical typo.
Since the update, I CANNOT sync with iTunes.
When a call comes in, I see the normal welcome screen like the phone is fine.
When I call out, I am dialing from the "emergency only" screen. The call go just fine and it even accesses my phonebook for the name reference.
Once the call is done and I suspend the phone, the "Connect to iTunes graphic and 'slide for emergency'" screen shows up……..
Does anyone know how to restore the phone from this state?
It would be awesome if there was a total 1 touch solution for a phone already on 1.1.3 to jail break it.
So it sounds like your in the same situation as I am. Although I cannot accss my phone book in the emergency call screen. Has anyone found a way to restore? I tried to restore a couple time from home and was unsuccessful. I was thinking we could try the manual way to jail break from here… not sure though.
-Matt
Guys,
I have a launch iphone that I did upgrade to 1.1.3 when it was released. ( I was eager to try to the locate feature.) Since this method was released I downgraded using this link (http://www.iphoneatlas.com/2008/01/27/guide-jailbreak-any-iphone-with-113-macwindows/)
Once I was back to a 1.1.2 jailbroken, I lauched installer.app and ran "Official 1.1.3 Upgrader". Everything so far (about 12 hours has gone by) is running fine. Phone activated fine also, with no syncing issues. I did no however unlock my phone bc I am an ATT customer.
Hope that helps.
-Bizzy
Matt
I was getting that, "We're sorry, the iPhone you connected may be damaged and and cannot be activated for service…" error. I just kept following the jailbreak steps. I would then see if iTunes would restore it. If it would then I would go to the next step. After that step was done I would retry to restore it. Eventually, I got to the steps where you upgrade from 1.1.2 to 1.1.3 (which wouldnt work at all) and I tried the restore and it worked on the second try.
I would give you more details on the process I went through but Im at work. If you still have problems,
I will try give more details later.
*Correction*
If it WOULDNT then I would go to the next step. After that step was done I would retry to restore it. Eventually, I got to the steps where you upgrade from 1.1.2 to 1.1.3 (which wouldnt work at all) and I tried the restore and it worked on the second try.
Help, I followed team's recommendations, ran "official" 113 updater – phone is bricked – can't access anything, itunes says it is dammaged and to contact ATT. Phone tells me in 2 languages I can slide to make an emergency call – this was a functioning 112, jailbroken phone running aps 90 minutes ago. Any suggestions?
For those of you that are getting "damaged" message here is the fix.
Plug into iTunes.
Hold the sleep and home button until the Apple logo comes on but then ONLY release the sleep button. Keep holding down the Home button and you should get into restore mode.
You will be unhacked but at least your phone will work.
I just did with an unlocked 1.1.2 phone and it worked fine.
I originally had a 1.1.3 phone that I upgraded. If you're having problems I would suggest doing a restore to 1.1.1 and then downgrading the baseband aka virginize it. then you can jailbreak run oktoprep and shift/click upgrade to 1.1.2.
Once there you can run anysim version 1.1.2 to unlock. from there i used this touch free soft update to 1.1.3 and it worked just fine. NOTE: some apps won't install once you're on 1.1.3 so install any and all apps you must have on 1.1.2 before you procede to upgrade.
ok scratch that i just tried to install a 3rd party app and it crashed my phone!!
i think this update is still early and has some issues. i would not recommend adding apps once upgraded to 1.1.3!
OK Just for info, I have reverted back to jailbreak 1.1.2. I have spent 2 days doing and redoing this 1.1.3 jailbreak, it works for me totally apart from….there is no gprs/edge connection, it seems to be 'forgotten about' in the hack, it doesn't even appear in network settings as an option, all other features worked, even the visual voicemail feature works which does not in 1.1.2, however with no gprs/edge the hack is useless, if this can be fixed then great, if any of the developers want to contact me please do.
Thanks
JD
I can't confirm, but I think the locking issue occurs if you do not select the activation hack option when doing the update, the first time I updated I did not select this option and I installed an app and my phone locked, the second time I updated I selected the hactivation option and I was able to install apps OK
HTH
JD
Hey Guys,
Breaking News:
iPhone Dev team has released an updated version of Official 1.1.3 Upgrader, get all the details from here:
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2008/01/jailbreak.html
cheers,
iPhone Hacks
Ok so who's gona hack or fix the fact we cant blue tooth transfer ring tones music or files? and why didn't Steve jobs include voice dial and computer or printer support why do they say its a smart phone if it cant be smart and link with all my toys???
any one got the web link to download open ssh to my iphone its not on there for some reason???
hi i have just run the 'oficial 1.1.3 upgrader' from installer and my iphone is now totally messed up just has a sign saying to connect it to itunes!! i am a total newbe to all this could someone please help me get it back to a working state! thanks all
hi i have just run the 'oficial 1.1.3 upgrader' from installer and my iphone is now totally messed up just has a sign saying to connect it to itunes!! i am a total newbe to all this could someone please help me get it back to a working state! thanks all
I tried this today and clicked do not "Hacktivate" and "do not restore" and after an hour of working it showed me the plug into itunes screen and itunes made me restore to the default 1.1.3. Now i have a 1.1.3 iphone with no hacks whatsoever, and am rather pissed. I don't know if what i got was a rare ocasion, but i advise people not to try this unless they are willing to lose all their phone numbers, music, and the work they put into customizing their iPhone.
For those getting the error of service Same thing happened to me and what you guys need to do is to reboot your IPhone several times, also running independence may help.
I've used the "official upgrader" twice, and both times it's left me in a "There is a problem with your iPhone" state. It's been a royal pain downgrading to 1.1.1 and then up to 1.1.2 with jailbreaks (iTunes was very uncooperative taking me hours just to get back to 1.1.1 while fearing that I owned a new brick). The "official upgrader" has totally ruined my day and I'm grateful that I'm now back at 1.1.2 (albeit with lost and unrecoverable files) before I decided to move to 1.1.3.
hey guys, i had the "your iphone may be damaged" screen too.
do not fear, your iphone is perfectly fine, and if you follow this guide
http://www.modmyifone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29358&highlight=damaged+iphone
everything will be AWESOME. i am now running jailbroken 1.1.3
PS, YOU MUST BE A LEGAL AT&T CUSTO for this to work right.
every time i try to downgrade to 1.1.1 and do the , i get an error message sayin my sim is locked i need a sim pin and/or a valid sim. i never locked my pin and i jailbroke my phone when i had 1.1.2. this all happen when i try to do the jailbreak/upgrade the 1.1.3
Please help
I upgraded to 1.1.3 from a jailbroken phone using the dev teems official update and everything worked fine. I am using isim to unlock the phone
ok so I had the message of death. I followed the instructions to get into recovery and restore. At the end of the process after it extracts the 1.1.3 update from itunes I am getting an error and cant get past this. I'm just loving the new paper weight.