The iPhone Dev team released their much awaited software solution to unlock iPhone 3G couple of days back.
However to install their yellowsn0w application to unlock iPhone 3G, you need to first jailbreak iPhone 3G.
So here is a step-by-step guide to jailbreak iPhone 3G using QuickPwn for Windows users, on the same lines as the step-by-step guide to jailbreak iPhone 3G using QuickPwn for Mac users.
Some important points to note before we start:
- Hacking your iPhone 3G could void its warranty.
- Since one of the important requirements to unlock iPhone 3G is to upgrade to iPhone firmware 2.2 (as it exclusivley works with baseband firmware 02.28.00 which comes bundled with firmware 2.2), you need to be aware that iPhone firmware 2.2 breaks Turbo SIM (in case you are using it) - the hardware method to unlock iPhone 3G so if Dev team's software method which is still in beta does not work you might not be able to use your iPhone 3G.
- This guide is to jailbreak iPhone 3G running iPhone firmware 2.2. If you have updated your iPhone 3G to iPhone firmware 2.2.1 then check out our updated step-by-step guided for firmware 2.2.1. If you want to preserve the firmware 2.2 baseband while updating to firmware 2.2.1 then check out our step-by-step guide of using PwnageTool.
- This guide is for Windows users, Mac users can refer to this step-by-step guide to jailbreak iPhone 3G using QuickPwn (Mac).
Preparatory steps before jailbreaking your iPhone 3G.
- Please take a backup of your iPhone, refer to this post for more details.
- Since Dev team's unlocking solution works exclusively with baseband firmware 02.28.00, you will need to upgrade your iPhone 3G to iPhone firmware 2.2 without preserving its baseband. You can check your firmware and modem firmware(baseband) versions via Settings->General->About and look for Version and Modem Firmware.
- Please ensure that you have upgraded iTunes to iTunes 8.0.2.
- Please download QuickPwn for Windows from this link and unzip its contents in a folder.
- Please download firmware 2.2 for iPhone 3G using this link.
- You need to install .Net Framework runtimes and associated files (if not already installed) for Quickpwn to work. You can download it from Microsoft's site.
If your iPhone 3G firmware Version is 2.2 (5G77) and Modem Firmware is 02.28.00 then you are ready to jailbreak your iPhone 3G, you can skip directly to "Jailbreak iPhone 3G using QuickPwn" below.
If you want to update your iPhone 3G to firmware 2.2 then you can follow the steps mentioned below ("Update your iPhone 3G to iPhone Firmware 2.2").
You can also follow these instructions if you want to update your iPhone 3G running firmware 2.2 with preserved baseband to firmware 2.2 (5G77) and baseband firmware 02.28.00.
Update your iPhone 3G to iPhone Firmware 2.2:
- Connect your iPhone 3G to your computer via USB cable and launch iTunes and select your iPhone.
- Hold the SHIFT key and click the “Restore” button. iTunes will launch a file dialog for you to select the firmware file. Locate the iPhone1,2_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw file for firmware 2.2 that you have downloaded in step 5 of the preparatory steps and click “Open”.
- iTunes will then restore your iPhone with firmware 2.2 which takes sometime, please wait for the process to complete.
Once your iPhone 3G is updated to iPhone firmware 2.2, you are ready to use the QuickPwn tool to jailbreak it.
Jailbreak iPhone 3G using QuickPwn:
- Launch QuickPwn from the unzipped folder to start jailbreaking your iPhone 3G.
- Please ensure that your iPhone 3G is connected to your computer. QuickPwn will automatically detect it and enable the blue arrow button, click it to continue.
- In the next screen, click browse and select the iPhone firmware 2.2 that you had downloaded in step 5 of the preparatory steps and click Open.
- QuickPwn will check if the firmware file selected is the same as the one installed on your iPhone 3G, if valid it will enable the blue arrow button, click it to continue.
- In the next screen, you will be prompted to install Cydia, Installer (both are preselected) and if you would like to Replace the Boot Logos. Install both Cydia and Installer as you will need it to install Dev team's unlock yellowsn0w application and also to install jailbreak apps.
- QuickPwn will again prompt you to ensure that your iPhone 3G is connected to your computer via USB, click the blue arrow button to continue.
- QuickPwn will now automatically put your iPhone into recovery mode. Once its in recovery mode you will be prompted to: Hold the Home button for 5 seconds, Hold the Home and Power buttons for 10 seconds, then release the Power button and continuing holding the Home button until your iPhone is in DFU mode.
- Its important that you follow the instructions carefully, if it does not work and get an error message then try again, once your iPhone 3G is in DFU mode QuickPwn will start the jailbreaking process.
- QuickPwn will inform you as soon as the jailbreaking process is successfully completed.
- After your iPhone 3G reboots, it will be jailbroken and will have Cydia and Installer apps installed and visible on your iPhone's home screen.
As always, don't forget to drop us a line to tell us how it goes.
Source: iClarified
Just a quick one, when i do the upgrade to 2.2 do i need the carrier sim to activate the iphone? if yes then i have a problem cos i bought mine from e**y and don't have the carrier sim. is their any other way of bypassing this? would appeciate all the help i can get. Thnx
a big thanks to dev team for the tutorial. i think that im now ready to unlock my phone
Works perfect – thanks
Stuck on the apple screen. And you didn't mention that you should close itunes during the jailbreaking process.
I do admit that I'm kinda new to this stuff. I got this brand new 3g iphone locked to 02,UK as a present from a friend and I'm working in Saudi Arabia and my problem is when I power on my unit it says "INSERT VALID SIM". Is activation thru I-tunes requires the carrier sim? If NO, pls. could anyone out there who are kind enough to guide me the basics on how to do it.
I just read your guide. I had already jailbroken my Iphone 3G on Thursday 1/1. Prior to that, I had held out from updating my Iphone to 2.2 based upon earlier reports that said it might eliminate being able to unlock in the future. So I backed it up and let Itunes update the phone to 2.2. That left my phone with the required 2.28 Modem Firmware and 2.2 (5G77) Version. Note my phone says (5G77) not (5677)as you have in your directions. I may be mistaken but the need to download firmware 2.2 in step 5 of your guide is unnecessary if you let Itunes update the version.
I used Quickpwn exactly as your directions state and it worked perfectly.
I have not unlocked my phone because I have a contract with AT&T and don't need to use another sim. But on my next trip to Europe, I will unlock it so I can use checp sim cards purchased there.
Thanks for your many helpful columns. Keep 'em coming
Really thanks, very good explanation and it works
hi i am currently using iphone 3g in hongkong originally form USA. I recently unlocked it with the help of yell0snow.Its working fine, but whenever i hooked it with itunes its gives me a message called software update available for ur carrier, would u like to download?? what should i do ?? anyone help?
hey, i followed ur instructions quick pawn says install was successfull and wait while device reboots but it seems to be stuck at the apple screen… it'll vibrate every so often and then the screen looks likes it about to do something and then goes back to the apple screenn… any help would be great
Ok, here's what i encountered while jailbreaking my iphone 3G:
* I started by doing all possible checkups on jailbreaking and found that the four most important things to remember were these:
1. Baseband firmware 02.28.00
2. Firmware update 2.2 from Itunes
3. If your SIM-card has a PIN-code setting available (I think most of them has) then this must be DISABLED before starting the jailbreak
4. Make a backup using Itunes before starting!!!
The first two of these four were already setup, because if you've downloaded the latest 2.2 update from Itunes, it will be correct.
I ran the Quickpwn.exe file, very user friendly by the way, and it got to work. That's when i made the mistake of minimizing the Quickpwn program window, which i couldn't get to open again. The phone then locked itself in the mode where it reboots itself, vibrating every third minute or so. I read on an online forum that I should just hold the Home+Power button for 10 seconds, then release the Power button, then start Itunes and reset the Iphone to default factory settings. This took about 1 hour and a half and I now need to add my apps and music etc. from the Itunes library (nothing lost there by the way) to the Iphone.
Before i decided to add this back, I ran the Quickpwn.exe again, and it only took me 5 minutes or so to get it jailbroken.
For short: It worked like a charm the second time, so don't be afraid to try again!
HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!
I jailbroke my iPhone, and now I can't download pirated apps onto my phone! Whn I go and download them from torrent site, drag them into iTunes and sync, it says "the application can't be installed because it can't be verified." Please help!!! How do I install apps like these??? PLease help
New to all this so a bit reluctant at first incase something went wrong but worked like a charm! Thankyou!
Great job with the guide.
Please post instruction of upgrading the firmware for those who got 2.2 already but baseband preserved to 2.11, thank you.
Works like a charm, and by the way, i had my itunes open all this time.
Follow the instructions.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! DEV TEAM
Excelent work.
This works like a charm to me, unlocked my iphone 3G 16GB in a snap.
Thanks guys.
Keep up the good work, DevTeam.
Congrats for this new release.
works perfect
started with jailbroke 2.1
now have jailbroke 2.2
thank you idev team
Hey, DEV Team… Way to go!! I have never done anything like this before in my life!! I followed the directions posted and it worked like majik!! Thank you again, DEV Team, you guys are AWESOME!!
Do these instructions and firmware work for non 3G iPhone? Someone please advise.
@Zed Sefi,
This guide can also be used to upgrade from firmware 2.2 with preserved baseband to firmware 2.2 and baseband firmware 02.28.00 as the steps mentioned under "Update your iPhone 3G to iPhone Firmware 2.2" will upgrade your iPhone 3G to firmware 2.2 without preserving the baseband firmware.
We have updated the guide to highlight the same.
How about a guide for 2G owners? What are the pitfalls? Is it worth upgrading beyond 1.4?
Thank you for a clearly written article. I upgrade my firmware from 2.1 to 2.2 on a Iphone 3G which i had already jailbroken.
Did everything you guys said and it works beautifully!!
THANKS A TON!!
If your are having problems with QuickPwn hanging at "Wait for your phone to connect in recovery mode…", but the iBoot driver is recognized in Windows, make sure the following services are started:
-messenger
-telnet
-terminal services
After that everything should work smoothly.
Good Luck!
Great tut! Worked flawlessly!
Hi,
I just 'jailbroke' and everything worked great but now when I try to make a call the phone screen (keypad) comes up but nothing works (no input ) received and after about 5 seconds it flashes back to the springboard. Any ideas?
thanks,
gV
i have the same problem phone stuck with the pineapple logo and vibrates once in a while
help! i've jailbroken my iphone 3g just like how it is shown. however, i am unable to use the wifi and when i exit an app it does not return to the 1st page. for example, i go to my 2nd page and click on the ipod. then i exit it and it still stays on the 2nd page. please help me cuz i am new to this. thks.
sick sickk first time trying it and it worked wonderfully no problems. You should have a trouble shooting section like in case something happens what can they do, but overall nice write up thanks!!!! another happy Iphone 3g customer.
For the record, i had a brand new Iphone 3G bought today (JAN 4 09) and i upgraded it on itunes using just the straight up upgrade button in itunes. And i downloaded quickpwn and it sent me an application error at first but i downloaded .Net Framework from micorosoft website and it allowed me to start quickpwn easily. Just follow the instructions carefully and you will be ok. hope this helped. THAnsk again for the maker of this forum!!
Initially had a problem with QuickPwn not recognizing my Phone having firmware 2.2 installed. The message read something along the lines of "This version of QuickPwn can only jailbreak firmware versions >= 2.0". This problem disappeared after I rebooted the iPhone and reconnected it to the computer via USB. After that things went smoothly.
Hi!! I have just jailbroken my iPhone 3G… it went great!! Thanks so much!
froze first time. worked second time. good UX design!
Im having a problem with mine.
Basically when i first done it, it didnt work. After jailbreaking it it would reboot.
So i restored it to factory settings.
Now i try to jailbreak it and it stays stuck on step 7 (when you suppose to hold down home button for 5 secs .. ect). It stays stuck on "wait for your iphone to connect to recovery mode).
So i have to keep resetting it back to factory settings. Any1 know what the problem is and how i can fix it.
Thanks
Sorry i meant it wouldn't reboot.
Help Please!!
i installed quickpwn 2.2 on iphone and went through all the steps. After the last step #10. It says to standby while it reboots and your all done. Well my iphone looks like it wants to reboot, but i only get a black screen with white apple and at times vibrates. (I now have restored it to original setting.) What am i doing wrong?
hi, Dev
Thanx for the yellowsnow works perfect. bit now i have problem that my cell shows no sim whats the problem
hi, dev thnx for the yellowsnow. I got my iphone 3g unlocked it was working fine but suddenly started showing no sim. What has gone wrong plz tell me and what should i do now plz plz plz help me
I'm LOVIN it! Guys, if you're on the fence on using either this or ziphone, go with THIS guide, DO WHAT IT SAYS without skipping steps, and you'll be done. I tried jailbreaking my brand new 3G on Saturday with ziphone…notice I said TRIED…after having to restore, re-sync, etc, I was back to an OTB iPhone. No disrespect to Zibri, I ziphone'd my 2G with no problems, but it killed my 3G. I was hesitant after the drama but tried this method, and two minutes later I'm all set. Thanks for the walk thru guys, and thanks to the DEV team! Another iPhone set free!
i successfully installed quickpwn but my iphone does not boot. need help:(
I have a problem always it remains in wait to that your iphone …. since I do in order that it goes on to the following step? I need help … I have an iphone 3g 16 gigas and everything what it puts in the tutorial is had by me
hello and been reading this post and I have a problem … I try to always look to do the jailbreak I stay in one place ….." wait for your iphone ….."and nothing more .. someone can explain that I can do … and because I put everything in the tutorial … but I am missing something .. please if someone knows the answer tell me
Hi guys, i've a problem when trying to jailbreak iphone 3g using Quickpwn (windows).. i couldn't launch QuickPwn22-1 as there is an error windows that pops up when i try to run it..
The window says "QuickPawn.exe – .NET Framework Initialization Error", and says "To run this application, you must first install one of the follwing versions of the .NET Framework: v2.0.50727. Contact your application publisher for instrcutions about obtaining the appropriate version of the .NET Framework"
Can anyone kindly direct me on how to go about solving this problem? Thanks a million!
THANKS!
mal
@Malcom,
You need to install .Net Framework runtimes and associated file for Quickpwn to work. You can download it from Microsoft's site: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en
Hope it helps. We have also updated the post for the benefit for other readers.
i have an iphone 3g with firmware 2.0.2 and baseband 02.28.00 my problem is i service everything was fine but when i turn off the phone or go in an out of service area the phone will never get service again .please help.
Worked a treat on an iphone bought in america on at&t, and now working on an orange sim. If anyone needs any guidance, drop me a line
I am currently running iTunes v. 8.0.2.20 is this version compatible or not. If not, can someone link to 8.0.2. ~Thanks
Well i was unsuccesful with my macbook but it worked on windows, thanks!
i have t mobile and it won't recon. my card why?
I cant seem to get my phone jailbroken.
when i connect my phone, Quickpwn picks it up. So i carry on, and it goes onto the screen that has installer, cydia and the pineapple logo. I choose what i want (Cydia and Installer) and when you go to the screen where you are meant to hold down the home button for 5 sec .. it stays on the first step. And doesn't go any further. I thought it might be slow or something, but i waited for like 10 minutes.
And i have to mention that the first time i tried it. It worked, and i held down home for 5 seconds .. ect. And it said the whole jailbreak thing was successful. And i could see the pineapple man look thing uploading something onto my phone. But when my phone started to reboot. It stayed on the reboot screen. And it wouldnt move from that screen. So i restored it to factory settings. And now when i try quickpwn it doesn't work (what i explained earlier).
Ive searched the net and theres quite a few people with same kinda problem. Is there a solution?
Would really appreciate it.
Sorry if i haven't explained it properly. If you need anymore details let me know.
Many Thanks.
It works perfect
Thank you so so much for ur help.. my iphone is jailbroken n unlocked now.. thanks a million!
Malcolm