The iPhone Dev Team released updated version of PwnageTool for Mac users and Redsn0w for both Mac and Windows users to jailbreak iPhone 3G running iPhone OS 3.0.
Here is our step-by-step guide to jailbreak iPhone 3G running iPhone OS 3.0 using Redsn0w for Windows users. We will publish one for Mac users shortly.
An important preparatory step before jailbreaking your iPhone 3G is to take a backup of your iPhone. Please refer to this post for more details.
As with any hack, please proceed with caution as jailbreaking your iPhone could void it's warranty.
Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 3G in order to use the iPhone OS 3.0 using redsn0w for Windows
Step 1: Create a folder on your desktop and name it Pwnage.
Step 2: Now download redsn0w from here or here and put it inside the Pwnage folder that you just created.
Also, download the latest 3.0 firmware from the location given below and put it in the same Pwnage folder. Please use Firefox to download the firmware as IE seems to automatically extract the file (thanks carny for the tip).
iPhone OS 3.0 - iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore
Step 3: Extract the redsn0w zip file to the Pwnage folder.
Step 4: Connect your iPhone 3G to the computer and then launch iTunes.
Step 5: In the iTunes, select your iPhone from the list of devices displayed on the left. Press the shift button on your computer and then click the Restore button on iTunes.
(Restore is preferred as it won't create any wasted space on your iPhone)
Step 6: Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the firmware ipsw. Click the Open button to continue.
Step 7: Once iTunes has finished updating your iPhone to the desired firmware, launch redsnw0w.exe from the Pwnage folder on your desktop.
Step 8: Once redsn0w launches, click the Browse button.
Step 9: Select the firmware ipsw (that you placed in the Pwnage folder on our desktop) and then click Open.
Step 10: Once the firmware has been verified, click the Next button in order to continue.
Step 11: Make sure the 'Install Cydia' check box is selected and click the Next button.
Step 12: Make sure that your iPhone is plugged into the computer, and it's switched OFF. Now click on the Next button.
Step 13: redsn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode.
Hold down both the Home button and the Power button for 10 seconds.
Now, Release the Power button and continue holding the Home button until redsn0w detects the device.
Step 14: You will see a message that states that your iPhone is being jailbroken. Your iPhone will then reboot.
Step 15: redsn0w will begin uploading the new RAM Disk.
Once this activity is completed you will be see the message 'Done!', which means that your iPhone 3G has been jailbroken.
Step 16: Click the Finish button.
And when your iPhone finishes rebooting (approx. 5 minutes). It will be jailbroken with Cydia available on your iPhone's home screen so that you can install jailbreak apps.
Please don't forget to tell us how it goes in the comment section below and if if this guide was any help.
Update:
Based on reader comments, we wanted to clarify the following points:
- Redsn0w does not jailbreak iPhone 3GS as of now. We will let you know if Dev Team releases an updated version of Redsn0w which jailbreaks iPhone 3GS.
- Please note that this guide only jailbreaks iPhone 3G running iPhone OS 3.0, you will need to install UltraSn0w via Cydia to unlock iPhone 3G. You can checkout our step-by-step guide to unlock iPhone 3G using UltraSn0w.
- Please use Firefox to download the firmware file as IE seems to automatically extract the file (thanks carny for the tip).
[via iClarified]
I installed a program cydia my phone rebooted and it stays on the apple logo for ten minutes and then reboots again. The phone continues to do this and I cannot connect to itunes. Please help
Simply Awesome
I just got my iphone should i risk this jb?
Not only did it work brilliantly, first time – after being jailbroken, my computer recognises my iPhone better than it used to (quite a common problem it seems)
You guys are legends,
Thank you All…
Please use Firefox to download the firmware as IE seems to automatically extract the file (thanks carny for the tip).
This very important step
thank you all of you, my iphone is unlocked
its work for 3gs. i just recover my iPhone after instaling new software from apple 3.0.1
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install all as its stay and its works again ..
I just used redsn0w .8 to jailbreak 3.0.1 and unlocked the phone. Everything works well except the apps I had downloaded. When I launch the show the first screen then return to the home screen. I deleted them on the phone and in itunes, redownloaded, and resynced and still same problem. I even downloaded a different app and the new does the same thing. Any help?
Hi.
I am currently running 2.2.1 and it is jailbroken already. Now I what to upgrade to 3.0 and jailbreak it. Will i lose everything i got on my phone now.
And do i just use the steps that are on this page. basicly update the phone on itunes to 3.0. then run redsn0w on it? Do i have install ultrasn0w again, i used that for version 2.2.1 already?
Just a bit scared that I will lose everything or my iPhone will brick.
Thanks for your answers.
I jailbreak but it didnt recognize at&t I dont need unlock it ,but I thoght I jailbreakin it , so how do I jailbreak is the same way I did or there is diferent aplication instead redsn0w , or how do i input redsn0w
in cydia?
ok I jailbreak again so far it works recognize my at&t
and I have signal I ll play with it let you know hows it goes or if I have a problem
hi and sorry for ignorance,is somebady in Chicago to do all the staff for me?Thank you
Worked quick and easy. I was going to take my 3G and have it JB'ed today but found this page and did it myself. Took less than 5 minutes (not including re-boot time) and saved me a few bucks, some gas, and a lot of time! Thanks.
And just a word of advice: DO NOT UPDATE TO FIRMWARE 3.0.1 !!! There are serious issues regarding the firmware that has nothing to do with jailbreaking (jailbreaking is no different than with 3.0). Apple themselves won't even address it – they're just replacing phones if you take them to the Apple Store. More likely than not, your iPhone will not connect to your wireless (or any) wireless network after the update. One major problem is that the phone will give an incorrect password error when you try to connect to your wireless network – no matter what you try. We took my wife's phone in last night after she updated. The concierge said that there was no problem and he had never heard of such an issue and then told us to line up. He said the same thing to the people in front and behind us! All the Apple "Genius" would say is that there is a "software issue" and gave her a new, not refurb, iPhone. This is not an isolated issue – there were 35-40 people waiting in line when we got there and just as many when we left and they had stacks of new iPhones at the counter. I couldn't connect to my wireless network until I downgraded to 3.0 and I changed no settings either on my phone or on my router. Just a word of warning.
Hey.. i have got a problem because it wont reebot after step 16…. It just says Downloading Jailbreak data…..
Kan somebody help????
Hi, I have a problem right know, I followed every step, but when I do the Shift+Restore I get "The iPhone could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible".
hey when i downloaded cydia and then opened it do i say i am a hacker, user or the other one??? I said user should i change that
i have successfully updated my 3g to os 3.0.1 and downloaded redsnow 0.8 but when i got to the part in running the redsnow, it says ipsw firmware not recognized.. but it was just the same firmware i used to restore my 3g.. any help?
Cydia is kind of useless. you need installous to get the apps. type in: http://cydia.hackulo.us
in the source box. you will install installous…
Yea. i used windows 7 32-bit. It works fine for the most part. the jailbrake works and so does cydia. but when i install "Installous" and then restart my iphone, it gets stuck on the loader screen…
after i jailbreak my phone with the 3.0 firmware. Can i restore my backup i made before jailbreaking? It was using os 3.01 – and had all my contacts and apps that i had bought to date. Can i restore from that backup to get all my contacts, calendars, emails, and apps back?
Yeah you can restore from the backup rather than setting up a new iPhone.
this worked perfect for me no problems at all just took me some time to figure it all out but worked thanks for all the info and help much love
lingo 420
Suuper tut, Thnks
The directions above have the 3G restore link. You have to use the proper restore ipsw for your type of phone or it won't work.
Here's the break down for each software (taken from iClarified.com):
3.0.0 (2G): iPhone1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw
3.0.0 (3G): iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw
3.0.0 (3GS): iPhone2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw
Fantastic. very easy to follow and no Hassle. Thanks guys very easy to do.
it def did not work for me i could not contact network after the process was complete but i guess its just a 1/100 thing cause my last phone 3 months ago had no problems
redsn0w 0.7 is stuck at Step 14 help please?? i tried jail breaking like 5 times and it always get stuck on Step 14…how long should i wait before I unplug the phone?
i didnt know how to use the red snow. i have not followed the step where you need to restore it and now i cannot open my iphone help me pls tnx a lot
i'm stock at the reboot part
pls help me tnx
or email me at babyhart_18@yahoo.com pls help me tnx
Hi guys when I open the iphone1.2_3.0 firmware it doesnt show me a firmware to update with itunes.
Great, except the downloads for Redsnow wouldn't open on my computer. I had to find them elsewhere. Otherwise, thanks!!!
you are awesome!! i think i love you!!! lol i had checked out so many other ways of doing this and yours was the most help!! thank you so much!
Debbie
Sweet thanks!!!!! this was very helpful
cheers
hi,i have jailebreak my 3G iphone but it seemes the sim card is not working !!!what would be the problem?????
dont unzip it
omg thanks a lot!!!
i used redsnow 8.0 and i had problems
but now its ok
How important is step 2? I have firmware 3.0.
I renamed the zip file ipsw…..worked a charm…common sense really….
hey guys,
ive manage to jailbreak/unlock couple 3g iphones but today i tried jailbreaking another one and every time i run cydia for the first time, I get error messages that it cant connect. Here is what they say: http://apt9.yellowsn0w.com – cached failure and host unreachable. can anybody help out.
Hi guys!
I'm using Itunes 9, after I pressed shift and clicked restore in Itunes, I got a message option tabs that Itunes will restore and update my iphone to the latest firmware or cancel(that means it will update my firmware to 3.1)..If I don't press the shift key I got the same message…Guys is it safe to click the restore and update tab?
Richard
It's not safe if you want to unlock your iPhone 3G.
helppppp…i did jailbroked on the version 3.0 then i accidently update to 3.1 on my 3g. now i'm trying to jailbreak again but couldn't can anyone show me how to do it. i did try those step but in the middle process it says error. please help me. i'm totally clueless about jb things.
unfortunately I update my firmware to 3.1 and when I try to restore it by holding shift+restore,I get and error during the restore process.after that itunes give me an option to restore + update.
pleasee help!!!!!!!
i did it all, didnt work for me, im so frustrated. its asking me to put a sim card, but of course it wont work when putting my tmobile one, which is the only one i have. I need help
This worked perfectly! I didn't have to change a thing… I would consider this the "dummies" for Jailbreaking version…
I didn't even have to restore from my back up all my data was still on the phone.
is this thread relevant to the 3Gs? with 3.1 already installed??? HELP!
i found a iphone a couple of days ago. and it shows connect to itunes logo, with no bars, slide for emergency call, amd a lock logo above the "connect to itunes logo" any help??
P.S. i dont wanna hear that stupid "RETURN IT TO THE OWNER DUDE!" shit.
if u found 500$ u wouldnt return it to the owner.