FAQ: Unlocking, Jailbreak, Cydia, etc - All discussion goes here

dmcg90 · 20-11-2009 3:09am

I'm on 3.00, how the hell would I go up to 3.1+ and be jailbreaked.

Mellor · 20-11-2009 5:03am

Mellor wrote: »

I updated the software on my ipod touch, and he basterding thing wiped everything, all musicm apps everything

Argh, Still pissed over this,

Time to rebuild all the apps,

suggestions for the best (free at the minute) apps,

help please

acidburn51737 · 20-11-2009 9:47am

Mellor wrote: »

Argh, Still pissed over this,

Time to rebuild all the apps,

suggestions for the best (free at the minute) apps,

help please

Updating your firmware is supposed to wipe everything out. Didnt you research before updating? As for the apps, afaik, you can download them again in the app store free of charge, assuming you paid for them when you downloaded them. As for the music, sync it up with itunes again and you should be good *_^

@dmcg
you can update your firmware by clicking the update button on itunes. Go to blackra1n.com to get the jailbreak program. There are loads of tutorials out there. The search function and google are your best friends, dont be shy to use them ^_^

Elessar · 20-11-2009 7:08pm

Just bought an iPhone3Gs - it's week 45, any news on a new non-tethered jailbreak?

deep1 · 20-11-2009 8:45pm

Elessar wrote: »

Just bought an iPhone3Gs - it's week 45, any news on a new non-tethered jailbreak?

Welcome to Iphone club after ditching N97 eventually.:)
Afraid there is no update yet only tethered JB.

acidburn51737 · 20-11-2009 9:36pm

Elessar wrote: »

Just bought an iPhone3Gs - it's week 45, any news on a new non-tethered jailbreak?

heard geohot will fix the tethered jailbreak on firmware 3.2. im gonna upgrade to a 3gs tomorrow (i hope, lol) ill be taking a peak at the serial number and ask to get another (and another if its still a post week 40 build) lol

Elessar · 21-11-2009 12:59pm

deep1 wrote: »

Welcome to Iphone club after ditching N97 eventually.:)
Afraid there is no update yet only tethered JB.

Yeah the N97 is up on ebay, I wanted to like it but it was just too clunky, slow (ughh) and old fashioned. Little to no feedback on the keyboard too. Am glad I'm back with the iPhone!

deep1 · 21-11-2009 1:21pm

Elessar wrote: »

Yeah the N97 is up on ebay, I wanted to like it but it was just too clunky, slow (ughh) and old fashioned. Little to no feedback on the keyboard too. Am glad I'm back with the iPhone!

Yeah i am in same boat, Swop my N97 with few weeks old Iphone 3g and got some cash on top, pretty good deal in IMHO.

cooper_man · 22-11-2009 6:46am

Hey guys,

Im in a bit of a pickle. I have an iphone on 2.2.1 with baseband (03.30.03) and i need to jailbreak to unlock it (ive moved to NZ). Any good guides? I cant seem to find a guide for that baseband and if i update to 3.1.2 etc im gonna be in the same boat again.

Any help guys? Really stuck

acidburn51737 · 22-11-2009 6:12pm

@cooper_man
you can update to firmware 3.1.2 and jailbreak it using blackra1n and unlock it using blacksnow. Try iclarified.com, they have good guides there

Mellor · 23-11-2009 12:53am

acidburn51737 wrote: »

Updating your firmware is supposed to wipe everything out. Didnt you research before updating? As for the apps, afaik, you can download them again in the app store free of charge, assuming you paid for them when you downloaded them. As for the music, sync it up with itunes again and you should be good *_^

Don't have access to my music library at the minute (its 11,000 miles away:))

also, I was told it would just update, and I thing it was on this thread that I was told that, This forum definatly.

acidburn51737 · 23-11-2009 1:15am

Hmm... Updating/restoring your firmware definitely erases everything. Except if you backed up, the contacts, settings, etc. would be restored. Forgot where i read the article about itunes backup

Mellor · 23-11-2009 2:46am

Its gone now, so meh, time to rebuilt my army of apps

Apps suggestions, wifi access limited, for at the minute i'm favouring off-line apps
Games and utilities etc

Ideo · 29-11-2009 9:01pm

I've read the last 100 posts or so, and just want to confirm.

If i jailbreak the iPhone 3gs I will be able to use it on vodafone, however if the phone powers off then I have to connect it to a pc with blackra1n to make it boot properly.

In order to make it boot properly I need to connect it to a PC via usb cable, however if it as week 40 build or later then I can connect to the PC over the wireless network and it'll work that way?

branners69 · 29-11-2009 10:49pm

Ronan wrote: »

...which means every time I power the phone off I have to run blackrain again..

Sorry for the dumb question but do you power off by pressing the button on the top left?

And does running blackrain have any effect on your Apple guarantee?

AntoSRFC · 30-11-2009 12:04am

branners69 wrote: »

Sorry for the dumb question but do you power off by pressing the button on the top left?

And does running blackrain have any effect on your Apple guarantee?

Yes and I am 99% sure that it breaks it.

branners69 · 30-11-2009 12:18am

AntoSRFC wrote: »

Yes and I am 99% sure that it breaks it.

Many thanks!

Mellor · 01-12-2009 4:11am

AntoSRFC wrote: »

Yes and I am 99% sure that it breaks it.

If a apple firmware restore can get it back to the offical firmware then the warrenty should be fine

acidburn51737 · 01-12-2009 6:53pm

Yeah just make sure that if you return it for repairs or replacement, restore it in itunes first

princemuzzy · 03-12-2009 3:34am

Ronan wrote: »

Just to note the newer 3Gs iphones, build after week 40 of this year (The week is the 4th and 5th digit of your serial number) can only currently be done with a tethered jailbreak. So every time you reboot them you will have to run the jailbreak program again.

Just to note i bought a 32gb 3gs in carefone warehouse on saturday and salesman advised me nearly all their stock was pre week 40 build mines 38

Jailbroke it and unlocked it and all working fine phone battery has died a couple of times with no need to re-jailbreak or re-unlock on reboot

so get to carphone warehouse and just tell them you want a pre week 40 build the guy i said it to had no prob with it

It was carphone warehouse in liffey valley btw

acidburn51737 · 03-12-2009 12:55pm

The salesman probably has an iphone too and knows the grief of not jailbreaking it lol.

acidburn51737 · 05-12-2009 10:22pm

yes you can. just read the guides here

Leiva · 06-12-2009 10:11am

Mods,
I think it's time for a sticky on Blackra1n .
It's the only unlock and jailbreak around .
The sticky could also explain the week if manufacture scenario. Etc

What do you think?

M.

pvt.joker · 06-12-2009 1:51pm

mixednuts wrote: »

Mods,
I think it's time for a sticky on Blackra1n .
It's the only unlock and jailbreak around .
The sticky could also explain the week if manufacture scenario. Etc

What do you think?

M.

I think you've just nominated yourself to write it

Elessar · 06-12-2009 3:32pm

Mr.S wrote: »

Just reading a few posts here. I can't turn off the phone, because that gets rid of the unlock, or something?

And will i need to get the phone activated in the Uk, or can i do it from Here and then do the process of jailbreaking/unlocking it.

Yeah newer iPhones have new modem firmware which means your jailbreak will be "tethered". I.e. everytime you turn off the phone you need to connect it up to a computer and run blackrain again to get use of it. Can be a pain sometimes, particularly if the phone crashes or freezes and restarts, leaving you without a phone til you get home

The phone will be activated through iTunes when you first connect it.

scuba steve · 07-12-2009 1:20pm

any word yet on an un-tethered update for week 40+?

acidburn51737 · 07-12-2009 10:24pm

Mr.S wrote: »

Just reading a few posts here. I can't turn off the phone, because that gets rid of the unlock, or something?

And will i need to get the phone activated in the Uk, or can i do it from Here and then do the process of jailbreaking/unlocking it.

as ellezor said, the phone needs to be hooked up via usb to your pc or laptop and run blakrain again

dont really know bout unlocking the phone here but you can try. when the iphone is activated, it wont detect your network. so the best thing to do is jilbreak then unlock. some users (not in this forum) have reported this works

Fat_Fingers · 08-12-2009 5:59pm

Hi, and sorry if i come accross as stupid but i have to ask

I have a new Ipod touch 32Gb and serial number starts with MC, i heard that you cant even do tethered jailbreak on this one.
Does anyone know if this is true? I dont want to try and brick it...

Thanks in advance.

Stuxnet · 09-12-2009 12:31am

tis true!

Fat_Fingers · 10-12-2009 10:28am

Actually jailbrake does work on new Ipod but its tethered.

dmcg90 · 11-12-2009 4:32pm

Just a quick question, I have a 3GS bought about two weeks after launch in Ireland. I want t upgrade to 3.1 but im worried about losing the ability to tether my iPhone to the laptop. Is there anyway to do this without jailbreaking? I.E. Upgrade to 3.1, fownload a new carrier file and that's it?

iKeith · 11-12-2009 4:35pm

check the tethering thread here. it can also be done in the latest fw which is 3.1.2

Rujib1 · 11-12-2009 4:44pm

Stumbled across this thread today, and nearly had a coronary.
Wife insisting on getting me iPhone 3GS for xmas.

But reading all this, I'm thinking it's a pile of ****e, and one needs to spend more time fixing it and fiddeling with it, than you would spend doing likewise on an old lada.

Am I right?
Should I just stay away?
I hate tech frustration!

Tom Dunne · 11-12-2009 4:47pm

Rujib1 wrote: »

Stumbled across this thread today, and nearly had a coronary.
Wife insisting on getting me iPhone 3GS for xmas.

But reading all this, I'm thinking it's a pile of ****e, and one needs to spend more time fixing it and fiddeling with it, than you would spend doing likewise on an old lada.

Am I right?
Should I just stay away?
I hate tech frustration!

The bottom line - you don't need to do any of this if you want to use the phone on O2.

Leiva · 11-12-2009 5:32pm

Rujib1 wrote: »

Stumbled across this thread today, and nearly had a coronary.
Wife insisting on getting me iPhone 3GS for xmas.

But reading all this, I'm thinking it's a pile of ****e, and one needs to spend more time fixing it and fiddeling with it, than you would spend doing likewise on an old lada.

Am I right?
Should I just stay away?
I hate tech frustration!

Rujib,
As Tom mentioned , If you are using the iphone on 02 , no need to worry about unlocking etc.

Yes the iPhone is more advanced than the "old ladies" you like , but trust me when you get one of these slick young beauties performing to the best , then your gonna be happy !

Get the phone , you wont be disappointed , a 3GS is far from been a " pile of ****e " , tech frustrated or not.

If you do want to unlock (use on a different network to O2 )
OR
If you want to jailbreak (use 3rd party software or

other stuff on the phone)
It has never been easier , I swear its simple .

If you need any assistance , drop me a PM.

M.

Quazzie · 11-12-2009 5:36pm

mixednuts wrote: »

If you want to jailbreak (use 3rd party software or other stuff on the phone)
It has never been easier , I swear its simple .

As long as you never let the battery die or plan on turning it off whilst away from a computer

deep1 · 11-12-2009 5:40pm

Quazzie wrote: »

As long as you never let the battery die or plan on turning it off whilst away from a computer

Or you are lucky to get a pre 40 week Iphone.

Sorry to make it more confusing..:D

Rujib1 · 11-12-2009 5:51pm

mixednuts wrote: »

Rujib,
As Tom mentioned , If you are using the iphone on 02 , no need to worry about unlocking etc.

Yes the iPhone is more advanced than the "old ladies" you like , but trust me when you get one of these slick young beauties performing to the best , then your gonna be happy !

Get the phone , you wont be disappointed , a 3GS is far from been a " pile of ****e " , tech frustrated or not.

If you do want to unlock (use on a different network to O2 )
OR
If you want to jailbreak (use 3rd party software or other stuff on the phone)
It has never been easier , I swear its simple .

If you need any assistance , drop me a PM.

M.

Thanks. I would be rolling a 5 year old blackberry for emails and 6 year old Nokia 6310i into one device. As you can see, I tend to stick to what I know.

I am on O2, so I think I might go for it.

Thanks

Leiva · 11-12-2009 6:09pm

Quazzie wrote: »

As long as you never let the battery die or plan on turning it off whilst away from a computer

deep1 wrote: »

Or you are lucky to get a pre 40 week Iphone.

Sorry to make it more confusing..:D

I knew all this , wanted to take it on step at a time

Imagine trying to explain the following in one foul swoop:
Firmware version
Firmware upgarde
bootrom version
blackr1in
blacksnow
Serial decoding (week of Manuf )
tehtered
un-tethered
reboots (warm & cold)
Cydia
Repo
Sources
Cracked Apps
etc etc

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

:eek::eek:

Lenny · 21-12-2009 4:17pm

Just got an iphone there yesterday.. how do i check if its a pre 40 week or not?
last 2 digits on the serial I read.. but how to I know what letters/numbers to be lookin for
after reading up, its 4th & 5th digits..
so mine is a week 47..
dono if I'll bother jailbreaking with the annoyingness of having to connect it up everytime, it can be good to let a battery drain totally and then give it a full recharge

Leiva · 21-12-2009 4:23pm

Lenny wrote: »

Just got an iphone there yesterday.. how do i check if its a pre 40 week or not?
last 2 digits on the serial I read.. but how to I know what letters/numbers to be lookin for

Its the 4th & 5th digits will tell you the week it was made.....

found on the box or SETTINGS/GENERAL/ABOUT

Luckycharms_74 · 21-12-2009 4:49pm

Hi All

Just got an IPhone and was looking forward to Jailbreaking it. But from reading this thread it seems I wont be able to. My details are as follows.

Version : 3.1.2(7D11)
Model: MC131B
Serial: 8594701L3NP
Firmware: 05.11.07

I'm guessing it was manufactured in Week 47.
Is there anyway around this to get it jailbroken???

Quazzie · 21-12-2009 4:53pm

You can use blackra1n but it does come with restrictions. The main one being that its a tethered jailbreak for the mean while.

Hope this helps

Leiva · 21-12-2009 4:59pm

Quazzie wrote: »

You can use blackra1n but it does come with restrictions. The main one being that its a tethered jailbreak for the mean while.

Hope this helps

+1

Heres some basic instructions for blackra1n....

Go to HERE
Select your operating system (Windows or Mac )
Download to your desktop .
Plug your phone into your P.C (If iTunes opens , close it)
Double click on the "blackra1n.exe" on your desktop .
Click "make it rain"
Follow the instructions
10 secs later ..your jailbroken.

On your phone you will see a "blackra1n" App .
Open it .
Install Cydia or whatever you prefer .
You will also see "blacksnow"..This is the unlock feature to allow you to use a different sim , install it if required .

Go back HERE AND DONATE !

Hope this Helps .

M.

Luckycharms_74 · 21-12-2009 5:01pm

Quazzie wrote: »

You can use blackra1n but it does come with restrictions. The main one being that its a tethered jailbreak for the mean while.

Hope this helps

Thanks Quazzie. Yeah I read about this. Bit of a pain in the balls to have to run the jailbreak each time you restart or power off the iphone/ipod. I suppose it will have to do until some Genius comes up with a FIX....lol

Pauleeeeeeee · 21-12-2009 5:24pm

I just got an iphone 3G 3.1.2

I just downloaded blacksn0w but after the reboot I need to download Cydia but have to do this through wifi?

I haven't got a wireless internet connection in my apartmet so can't go on the internet here through wifi.

Anyway to go around this step?

Luckycharms_74 · 21-12-2009 5:31pm

mixednuts wrote: »

+1

Heres some basic instructions for blackra1n....

Go to HERE
Select your operating system (Windows or Mac )
Download to your desktop .
Plug your phone into your P.C (If iTunes opens , close it)
Double click on the "blackra1n.exe" on your desktop .
Click "make it rain"
Follow the instructions
10 secs later ..your jailbroken.

On your phone you will see a "blackra1n" App .
Open it .
Install Cydia or whatever you prefer .
You will also see "blacksnow"..This is the unlock feature to allow you to use a different sim , install it if required .

Go back HERE AND DONATE !

Hope this Helps .

M.

Thanks Guys. I'll try that and I Will Donate

Leiva · 21-12-2009 5:44pm

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

Thanks Guys. I'll try that and I Will Donate

lol ..after reading my post's again it does sound demanding , aint my intention .

I think the time and effort that goes into these jailbreaks deserves rewarding , afterall there are tons of sites that charge for the same jailbreaks , Geohot just asks if you use then donate , its fair enough

Pauleeeeeeee · 21-12-2009 6:13pm

Pauleeeeeeee wrote: »

I just got an iphone 3G 3.1.2

I just downloaded blacksn0w but after the reboot I need to download Cydia but have to do this through wifi?

I haven't got a wireless internet connection in my apartmet so can't go on the internet here through wifi.

Anyway to go around this step?

...Anyone?

Luckycharms_74 · 21-12-2009 7:21pm

Hi Guys

I have jailbroken the phone, but got this error on itunes???

Did I do something wrong???
Also with every application I install from Cydia I have to reboot the device and thus have to Jailbreak again. Any way around this???

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