Yesterday I had reported that the iPhone Dev team had released an automatic graphical method for upgrading to a jailbroken iPhone firmware v1.1.3 called "Official 1.1.3 Upgrader".
However, there have been several users reporting problems with the jailbreak method. The iPhone Dev team have been quick to address most of the issues in a new version of their automatic jailbreak method called “Official 1.1.3 upgrader 1.1.3-2″.
Read more after the break.
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 confirm either way so do remember that hacking your iPhone is completely at your own risk.
The iPhone Dev team have released an updated version of the automatic graphical method for upgrading to a jailbroken iPhone firmware v1.1.3 called “Official 1.1.3 Upgrader” as several users having problems with the jailbreak method. The updated version is named “Official 1.1.3 upgrader 1.1.3-2″ in Installer.app and many of the problems reported in the previous version can be resolved. It would be a good idea to try applying the new version and see if it resolves these issues though it might require you to start the jailbreak process over from the beginning.
Also go through some of the issues outlined by iPhone Atlas and corresponding fixes wherever possible:
- “Main Script Error” when attempting to install apps through Installer.app - Make sure that Installer.app is updated to the latest version before applying the jailbreak.
- Ringtones broken - Download “Ringtone Fix” from Installer.app.
- Inability to use the Google “Locate Me” function - Try installing Navizon through Installer.app, running it once, then attempting the Google “Locate Me” function again. Or install “Locate Me” from Installer.app
- Broken EDGE connectivity - Tap Settings, Tap General, Tap Reset, Tap Reset Network Settings. This will cause your iPhone to restart, and will delete any stored Wi-Fi passwords as well as DNS settings and more. It may, however, restore your ability to pair with and use Bluetooth devices. If this fails, try resetting all settings.
- OpenSSH broken - Uninstall then reinstall this application and the BSD Subsystem via Installer.app.
- Some third-party applications not working - Some applications have not yet been updated to work with firmware/software 1.1.3. These include “Customize” and “SummerBoard.”
Before you start the jailbreak process on your jailbroken iPhone/iPod Touch v1.1.2 using the latest version of the jailbreak method 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 connect the charge cable to your iPhone.
So how do you get the latest version of the jailbreak method 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 1.1.3-2″ (do remember its “Official 1.1.3 upgrader 1.1.3-2″ and not “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.
You guys have been terrific with the feedback so keep up the great work and let me know if you found the latest version of automatic jailbreak method better or the fixes for some of the issues seen earlier helpful for the benefit of fellow readers.
[via iPhone Atlas]
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Hi Guys, this second installer does not work either, this was the second way I tried it earlier today, still no edge setting radio button in network settings at all, so one cannot even enter data. This was the only fault I found but its pretty major not having gprs/edge
JD
Hey JD,
Thanks for the feedback.
However, are you sure your issue is not related to issue with AT&T EDGE network reported earlier today:
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2008/01/att-edge-down.html
cheers,
iPhone Hacks
My phone is stuck in Emergency Mode from trying the first method. I cant access the spring board at all and iTunes will not recognize the phone. How do I get the phone back to 1.1.2, or usable for that matter?
The same thing happened to me
:::::::::::::to get back to 1.1.2 you actuallyhave to back up to 1.1.1 first then jailbreakme, the oktoprep, then upgrade to 1.1.2
I used the method outlined by the iPhone Atlas page. It worked fine for me. Also customize seems to be working with the new firmware as well.
the new upgrader works for 1.1.3, took 30 min to complete, then when it finished the screen goes blank, hit the home key once then wait for reboot, by the way DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING WHILE ITS LOADING, i accidentally just touched the screen the first time i tried it and it locked up while loading. I had to start all over with 1.1.1, thanks dev team for your diligent work!
Now if I could just print emails and web pages to my print server from my phone, now that would Rock
yo just wondering.. the only way to get from 1.1.1 to 1.1.2 is through okto prep right?? and if so, how do u do it ;p
My upgrade worked for about 4 hours. After I installed Community sources and then Tinyproxy it still worked for about 30 minutes but while I was setting up the proper networking info on my laptop it suddenly went to the emergency screen and yes my iTunes says my iPhone is damaged and cannot be activated for service and did say that right from the begining before the emergency screen.
I did place a phone call right away though so I now it did work. Now what? I have to go back to 1.1.1 and try again?
Definately not At&t related, I live in the UK, and if I go back to 1.1.2 the button is there and edge works
HTH
JD
Just got my iPhone back to fully operational. My problem was it was in emergency mode and no matter what I tried I couldn't get to anything on the phone except the emergency dialer (which did work).
After scouring blogs and boards I found a suggestion of downloading iPhuc and while hooked up to the phone via usb cable launch iPhuc and type enterrecovery. I had to quit and restart iPhuc and do it again but the phone immediately went into recovery and when I launched iTunes it went into the screen allowing restore. I tried to restore to 1.1.1 but it didn't work so I just went to 1.1.3 and now my phone is working and I'll just have to wait for a future jailbreak or maybe SDK break.
Hope everyone else having problems gets there phones working again.
Jason
Just upgraded from 1.1.1 to 1.1.2 and then to 1.1.3 successfully using updated Software updater from Install. Everything worked fine until I installed PureFTPd. After installing it, I get prompted for password in the vt-100 terminal. I can still ftp stuff using the default password, but I can't do anything in terminal.
Please help.
I did have a custom password before the upgrade process, but have Not used the passwd utility as warned.
Says above that summerboard and customise don't work yet! They both work fine on my 1.1.3!
my phone is jailbroken, but says that it doesn't have a valid sim. any ideas?
Okay lets say you have an I phone but it came with 1.1.2 and now has 1.1.3 how would you jailbreak it I have tried everything and whenever i try to revert to 1.1.1 i get and error(1) before the package can even unload and then itunes shows my phone as still having 1.1.3 ive tried everything iphuk,ibricker, ive sent it into revovery through itunes and just tried to put 1.1.1 on i've even extraced the wtf file and put it on then tried to downgarde and nothing….PLEASE HELP…..VanJackieSimpson@aol.com
If you have done the 1.1.3 upgrade through Itunes, there is no way you can go back
JD
Just installed 1.1.3-3 and it rebooted early at 81% of writing back to iphone, reboot was unsuccessful as you would expect, back to 1.1.1 then 1.1.2 jailbreak again
JD
hey i just got a brand new iphone that came with v1.1.3 is there anyway to unlock if not when do you think i will be able to?
Great work!! Took me two hours to upgrade to 1.1.3 and worked beautiful no problems at all. One has to be patient and let the updater do its thing and most important make sure you plug in the charger during process.
Hi,
did you start with your upgrade with a clean 1.1.2? Could it be enough to uninstall all applications simply by installer before starting upgrade?
THX so much!
If you are referring to my post? Then yes, all my upgrades are done with no apps installed and a completely clean jailbroken 1.1.2, like I say the 1.1.3-3 failed on writing the image to the phone at 81%, the reboot just left the phone in a crashed state, so I went back as usual. It is an OTB 1.1.2
HTH
JD
Hello.
I have a jailbroken (or somehow unlocked) iPhone with version 1.0.2. How do I upgrade to 1.1.3 ? Do I need to upgrade to 1.1.1… etc, first ? or directly 1.1.3 ? and if yes, how ?
@JD
hi,
well i was referring to a standard situation: if I can upgrade directly from my actual situation (1.1.2 jailbroken and unlocked) with some applications installed, or should I go back to 1.1.1, upg to 1.1.2, so cleaned, and finally upg to 1.1.3.
THX
I would personally recommend a clean install, some of the upgrades left bits of apps in there, especially if they don't work in 1.1.3, but be careful of installer 1.1.3-3 mine failed completly, also the previous 1.1.3 updates left my phone with no edge/gprs button, so I couldn't set the user name/password
HTH
JD
Hi guys,
i've got my iphone two months ago and i still waiting to find way yo unlock it. it's v1.1.3 "OTB" so plz guys tell me how can i unlock this version without facing any problems.
i hope if you guys put a video shows how to unlock the phone and write the sources that we need to download the files from. i know this is too much but you guys know things we don't know
Moe
Nice article!
I think with a 1.1.3 OTB you are stuck at the moment, but I don't know for sure……anyone else?
JD
ANYONE WITH 1.1.3 OTBOR ACCIDENTALLY UPGRADED THROUGH ITUNES, JAILBREAK CAN BE DONE!!! CHECK HERE:
http://jb113guide.blogspot.com/
Hi,
I have just upgraded from a jailbroken and unclocked (AnySIM) 1.1.2 iPhone and it took me about 50 minutes with the official 1.1.3-3 version. After the reboot I had a 1.1.3 iPhone with the installer and everything works just fine except for YouTube. If I start YouTube it asks me to connect to iTunes via the Internet for activation ?!? Is there also a simple way to activate YouTube as it was possible with the 1.1.1 and 1.1.2?
Thank you guys.
so there is still no way to unlock the 1.1.3 OTB !! even the unlock SIM ?
OK so the second time I ugraded ti 1.1.3-3 it worked but still no edge icon, i am not alone in this, see http://www.hackint0sh.org/forum/showthread.php?p=196149
A fix would be great as I can't use gprs/edge at the moment
JD
Does anyone know where I can enter the details manually for Edge? GPRS works with no icon, but obviously not edge as there are no settings in the phone?
Thanks
JD
Upgrade 1.1.3 went off pretty good with the exception of my Edge settting not working. The reset as described above didn't work for me. However I was able to get it to work by adding internet2.voicestream.com to my EDGE setting..
Now the only this to figure out is why Youtude won't work. I get the following message, "You must first connect to iTunes with an Internet connection to enable YouTube" Does anyone know how to fix this problem????
Can i update with this from 1.1.1 ?
An update……the last time I upgraded to 1.1.3-3 I did not select the restore phone to factory default, it did not stop at 81% this time and completed the upgrade OK, the edge icon is still not there but edge is working as it seems my login data is still in the plist preferences file, so all is OK with this upgrade until I need to change this edge login data
FYI
JD
I can confirm that this (Official 1.1.3 upgrader 1.1.3-3) works with OOB 1.1.2 and a NextSim V4 to have a working iphone.
Edge is also working with Optus in Australia (I no longer get the "E" symbol, but apart from that, all is fine.), but it's pretty slow as usual.
Youtube says it requires an internet connection.
best
MC
1.1.3 OTB!! :'(
WHAT ABOUT IT??
I have an UNjailbroken iphone 1.1.2 . I want to jailbreak it, but since the release of 1.1.3 firmware, I have a feeling that when itunes tells me that there is a new version of firmware, THEN it might only give me the 1.1.3 option. Will this happen?
Plus…. instead of "option-click"-ing the restore button in the iphone summary, what would it be for PC users?
Didn't work for me. I accidently updated to 1.1.3, and when I downgraded to 1.1.2, I was able to successfully Jailbreak 1.1.3, but no phone functionality at all. Sorry, but the phone isn't optional. Reflashed to 1.1.3 standard, and now I am a plain Vanilla AT&T user. Boring! It would seem this Jailbreak is not ready for primetime.
How do i unlock the iPhone to 1.1.3 on it's o2 contract??? I managed to successfully get to 1.1.2 with no sim being read, and then aborted 1.1.3 and restored to the official 1.1.3 update with my contract…
i Really want installer app, any ideas people ( i can crack the phone fine) but it doesn't seem to work for those with the o2 contract sim?
Please help!
Oh and you can downgrade from 1.1.3 by doing the standard crack back down to 1.1.1 through itunes!
I had a friend drop off his bricked iPhone as he was stuck and I volunteered to help. He upgraded & restored to 1.1.3 from version 1.0.2, it is a week 34 phone so boot loader should be a non-issue, but I can not restore to any of the earlier versions to even get started, always with the Error 1 just after unpacking the files? Also has no SIM in the phone incase that makes a difference, throught it would be a non-issue for restore, but now I am stuck? I am in an area were offical activation is not even possible so is there something I can do to get past the unpacking phase…stick in a phone issued SIM maybe?
Thanks..
B
I just did the upgrade from 1.1.1 used oktoprep and upgraded to 1.1.2. I then jailbreaked the phone and used the official 1.1.3-3 jailbreak it fully installed and went back to the main springboard. I went into the settings then info to see if it worked but the phone completly freezed. I cant even turn the phone off now. Anyone have any ideas?
i know this is off topic, but was wondering if there is a way to revirginize the iphone if it was unlock with ipsf? I bought it when it first came out 1.02 now it is 1.1.2.
I really should have read these comments. The Nate update worked like a dream/ well easy although videos and itunes previews did not work. so i rolled back. Tried the 1.1.3 official. What a crock of poo. I have tried 4 times now. Failed everytime. The process then was to get into recovery. reload 1.1.1, hack it. then virginse it. then reupload 1.1.1. and then on with oktoprep and 1.1.2 and jail break it with the jar file. Why did i waste so much time. Now decided to stick with 1.1.2. I think any one considering getting 1.1.3, avoid it!!! or use with extreme caution.
I just tried to upgrade my 1.1.2 to 1.1.3 and somehow i messed it up and did not allowed to fully complete, now all i get is the apple logo with the round star in the middle but my phone will not go anywhere after that, what can i do i need help!!!
HELP!!!!
I am on version 1.0.2
I want to move up to 1.1.3.
I can't find a solid guide out there to help me. Can some of you post some links so I can move forward?
All apps don't work in 1.1.3? A lot of apps I'm trying to upgrade tell me that I need to move up to 1.1.3.
HELP!!
Thanks
people this upgrade doesn't work, don't even try it.The only one that really worked was the one that nate did.the dev team that he was working with was jealous about his work and took him out because he released it without telling them. well, I know that if you are in a team, you should consult the team, but he was happy and wanted to let people know about the exploit. if you think about it and compare, Nate's 1.1.3 upgrade and the dev's, you will find that dev's team upgrade doesn't work at all. that let me to conclude that nate was the real one that did the work. now that they have taken Nate out of the team, they don't know how to do it properly! I would like to know why they took off nate's proper way to do it? well, anyways, to the topic! people don't waste you time to do this. instead of calling it official upgrade, they should call it official brick your phone. lol
My question is, I have an O.O.B 1.1.2 iPhone 8gig, I down graded to 1.1.1, Oktopreped and jailbroke it and updated to 1.1.2 with iTunes. Well the phone was working awsome but stupid me I upgraded to Nates 1.1.3 and my phone won't ring now the sounds work fine for E-mails,text etc.. but when I get a call it just vibrates I tried to look in the installer for the "Ringer Fix" but I can't see it anywhere and its frustrating me for loss of better words(lol)Is there a way to down grade to 1.1.1,Oktoprep,jailbreak and update again with 1.1.2 jailbroken I relly liked the way it worked with 1.1.2 jailbroken I really don't care for the 1.1.3 iCon crap that you can move them while they jiggle. Thank you and any help will will be appreciated…