Pwnage Tool 3.1.4 is out

[Ewan Hoozarmy]

Dev-Team Blog (http://thepiratebay.org/user/iphonedev/)

No-one is seeding yet though :(

[jmann]

I wonder if it is 3.1 support?

[Mystikal]

I wonder if it is 3.1 support?

Im sure there will be a blog post very shortly. Oh, and 3.1 was supported in the last release.

[SFStateStudent]

Wonder if it supports 3.1.2? :confused::eek:

Gonna' have to wait until my 3GS iPhone gets replaced tomorrow, due to the ringer not working and all my contacts are X 3 and 1499 contacts...:mad:

[Ewan Hoozarmy]

Wonder if it supports 3.1.2? :confused::eek:

Yep its for 3.1.2

[crazymexx]

Fake... 3.1.3 is only 4 megs big.... 23 megs = virus/Trojan

[Mystikal]

Fake... 3.1.3 is only 4 megs big.... 23 megs = virus/Trojan

I dont think the OFFICIAL dev team TPB would put up a virus.

[SFStateStudent]

Any reports on how the Pwnage Tool is working with all the apps? :cool:

[Tokiopop]

Fake... 3.1.3 is only 4 megs big.... 23 megs = virus/Trojan

It's 23.06 megs...

[Peterkro]

Up on devteam site now:
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/211802082/pwnage-pie

[SFStateStudent]

Yup, just went up; this is a more dependable source for me at least...


http://blog.iphone-dev.org/

[yetanotherdave]

So... which iPhone do I click on to jailbreak an iPhone 3G? The iPhone, or iPhone 3GS graphic?

[andybno1]

So... which iPhone do I click on to jailbreak an iPhone 3G? The iPhone, or iPhone 3GS graphic?
iPhone 3G [s]


anyone know if 3.1.2 fixes the carrier issue?

[pasipple]

Yes......successful restore to 3.1.2 on a 3GS.

Thanks again to the Dev-Team!

[Pitsy]

So does this tool actually unlock a 3.1 or 3.1.2 iPhone 3Gs that has never been JB or Unlocked!!

It seems to say that, but I would love to hear if anyone on the forum has done this and how simple it was.

I am sat in the UAE with shiny white iPhoen 3Gs desperate to take out my O2 sim.....

Cheers Pitsy

[dZp]

So does this tool actually unlock a 3.1 or 3.1.2 iPhone 3Gs
If your iPhone (3G or 3GS) has the stock 3.1 or 3.1.2 firmware from Apple, then you can't software unlock because the baseband has been updated through the stock firmware. You can only jailbreak.

PS: "this tool" (PwnageTool) only jailbreaks. It is ultrasn0w that does the unlocking.

[pasipple]

So does this tool actually unlock a 3.1 or 3.1.2 iPhone 3Gs that has never been JB or Unlocked!!

It seems to say that, but I would love to hear if anyone on the forum has done this and how simple it was.

I am sat in the UAE with shiny white iPhoen 3Gs desperate to take out my O2 sim.....

Cheers Pitsy

PwnageTool jailbreaks your iPhone. It does not unlock. I have never unlocked my iPhone because I'm fine with my AT&T account/service....

iPhone Hacks will provide help for you to unlock your phone. You must JB before you unlock.....so you should proceed with PwnageTool 3.1.4 to restore your iPhone to the latest firmware....v3.1.2.

[andybno1]

so does FW 3.1.2 fix the carrier issue were it would have a blank logo in top left and settings would have a blank carrier?

[dalvin200]

i don't quite understand the dev-teams spiel about DFU mode..

If you’re already jailbroken (by whatever means), you don’t need to mess around with DFU mode at all. Just create (or get from a friend) your custom IPSW and Option-Restore (Shift-Restore on Windows) to it via iTunes. Don’t enter DFU mode at all.

I have an iPhone 3G which is currently running 3.0 JB'b with redsn0w and unlocked via ultrasn0w.

If i want to update to 3.1.2 i don't re-jailbreak?
I thought i'd have to use pwnagetool to create the custom ipsw from the official 3.1.2 ipsw?

:confused:

[andybno1]

I have an iPhone 3G which is currently running 3.0 JB'b with redsn0w and unlocked via ultrasn0w.

If i want to update to 3.1.2 i don't re-jailbreak?
I thought i'd have to use pwnagetool to create the custom ipsw from the official 3.1.2 ipsw?
:confused:

that just means if you want to upgrade to 3.1.2 then you must ensure you use a custom made ipsw from pwnagetool

[philstone]

You still have to create a custom ipsw but you on't have to go through the whole hold the power button for 5 seconds, power and home, just home blah blah blah anymore as it works from normal... hence no need for DFU mode...

[philstone]

so does FW 3.1.2 fix the carrier issue were it would have a blank logo in top left and settings would have a blank carrier?

On the 3G yes... 3GS... No

[dalvin200]

You still have to create a custom ipsw but you on't have to go through the whole hold the power button for 5 seconds, power and home, just home blah blah blah anymore as it works from normal... hence no need for DFU mode...

so what you're saying is, they've made the entire process a lot easier?

I'm sure the GUI will reflect this as before it told you to hold down power for 10 seconds blah blah... but i'm assuming now it won't do that...

So essentially, just follow the instructions in the GUI right?

Might have to try this then :)

[yetanotherdave]

On the 3G yes... 3GS... No

Not on mine. 3G, 3.1.2 unlocked, no carrier logo.

[Jasonbot]

I just downloaded the new pwnage tool and it didnt work with my 3.1 ipsw so now I need to download 3.1.2. Will be trying soon.

[andybno1]

On the 3G yes... 3GS... No
just wat I wanted to hear :D

Not on mine. 3G, 3.1.2 unlocked, no carrier logo.

and then my hopes were deflated

[yetanotherdave]

just wat I wanted to hear :D



and then my hopes were deflated

Meh its only a logo. AFAIK the cause is using the wrong baseband with the firmware. Blackra1n users report the logo is back.

[MikePA]

Blackra1n users report the logo is back.
AFAIK, blackra1n has nothing to do with the logo reappearing. Upgrading to 3.1.2, including the new baseband, accomplished this.

[scottuf]

Meh its only a logo. AFAIK the cause is using the wrong baseband with the firmware. Blackra1n users report the logo is back.

that's because most blackra1n users are on the 5.11 bb already so it wouldn't be an issue.

[bruinsrme]

I have used blackra1n on the 3G and 3Gs. modem firmware 5.11.07, both devices have carrier logo.
No need for unlocking.

[jayeskreezy]

I recently got my iphone 3gs are there any step by step instructions on how to install this? I just don't want to mess anything up. Thx.

[E3BK]

I recently got my iphone 3gs are there any step by step instructions on how to install this? I just don't want to mess anything up. Thx.

http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=5432

[psywzrd]

I used Pwnage to upgrade my 3GS from the 3.0jb to the 3.0.1jb. I'm planning to use pwnage to upgrade to 3.1.2 now as well but I have a couple of questions. I understand that by using pwnage the baseband is not upgraded and the ability to unlock is preserved; however, what if I don't care about a future unlock? What (if anything) am I losing by not upgrading my baseband? There must be a reason that the baseband changes when you upgrade to the official 3.1.2 via iTunes, right? What is that reason?

[jayeskreezy]

http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=5432

Wow. Thanks for the link. Do I need to set up my iphone not to automatically open itunes when it's plugged into the computer though or is it ok either way?

[alex018]

no network after jailbreak to 3.1.2. anyone has the same problem?

[Hunts121]

no network after jailbreak to 3.1.2. anyone has the same problem?

make sure you uncheck activate phone if you have an official carrier, like AT&T for the US. Otherwise you will get no service when you put on your firmware as the phone needs to activate via itunes if its for an official carrier.

[jamesapp]

I just downloaded pawnage tool 3.1.4. I have a 3gs never jailbroken. I have read a couple of guides, I have att&t and don't care about an unlock. Just had a question on what to do if I don't care about the unlock? I just uncheck activate?

[PackFan]

I have to ask again -

Is there any downside to upgrading the baseband if I have no intention of unlocking the phone? Just jailbreaking?

Is there some upside to upgrading the baseband? Like better reception? Fewer dropped calls?

Thanks.

[Mystikal]

I have to ask again -

Is there any downside to upgrading the baseband if I have no intention of unlocking the phone? Just jailbreaking?

Is there some upside to upgrading the baseband? Like better reception? Fewer dropped calls?

Thanks.

No and not that I know of. If you dont plan on ever unlocking then upgrading the BB means nothing to you.

[polobreaka]

has 3.1.2 fix most of the issues (coma, battery drainage) others have been claiming since 3.1? does most of the cydia app work in 3.1?

only ones i care about is backgrounder, kirake, weather icon, five icon dock, battery control, privacy, sbsettings, make it mine, reflective dock, statusnotifier, unrestrictor3g?

[Mystikal]

has 3.1.2 fix most of the issues (coma, battery drainage) others have been claiming since 3.1? does most of the cydia app work in 3.1?

only ones i care about is backgrounder, kirake, weather icon, five icon dock, battery control, privacy, sbsettings, make it mine, reflective dock, statusnotifier, unrestrictor3g?

I can confirm those work because I use them. Im sure everything else does too.

[Mystikal]

wrong thread damn

[psywzrd]

No and not that I know of. If you dont plan on ever unlocking then upgrading the BB means nothing to you.

How does one go about upgrading the baseband without updating to the official 3.1.2 update via iTunes? In other words, if we want to use pwnage to update from 3.0.1jb to 3.1.2jb, is there a way to upgrade the baseband as well?

[PackFan]

How does one go about upgrading the baseband without updating to the official 3.1.2 update via iTunes? In other words, if we want to use pwnage to update from 3.0.1jb to 3.1.2jb, is there a way to upgrade the baseband as well?

I think you would just use the standard Apple update in iTunes - and then jailbreak the phone...

[andybno1]

Meh its only a logo. AFAIK the cause is using the wrong baseband with the firmware. Blackra1n users report the logo is back.
I remember from the limited time I had 3.1 on my phone that it's not just the logo :-P constantly getting error messages saying lost connection to network and not able to establish a data connection.

I think I will stay with 3.0.1 till they can crack the latest baseband

[alex018]

make sure you uncheck activate phone if you have an official carrier, like AT&T for the US. Otherwise you will get no service when you put on your firmware as the phone needs to activate via itunes if its for an official carrier.

problem fixed. thanks. when they ask "Do you have an iPhone 3G contract that would activate normally through iTunes?" i click "yes"


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[yetanotherdave]

I remember from the limited time I had 3.1 on my phone that it's not just the logo :-P constantly getting error messages saying lost connection to network and not able to establish a data connection.

I think I will stay with 3.0.1 till they can crack the latest baseband

I never had that.

By staying on 3.0.1 you are using the same baseband as the rest of us on 3.2.1, so I'm not sure what advantage you are gaining.

[psywzrd]

I think you would just use the standard Apple update in iTunes - and then jailbreak the phone...

I thought you couldn't do that because you can't jb 3.1.2 if you're not already jailbroken.

[psywzrd]

I thought you couldn't do that because you can't jb 3.1.2 if you're not already jailbroken.

Looks like I'm wrong about that - 3.1.2 is supported out of the box by the new pwnage tool.

[scirica]

I just built my first custom ipsw on gf's mb pro. I've always used windows tools to jailbreak, but thought I'd try building my own...

Question: On one of the last screens, it asks if this iphone has been pwned before. I checked "No" and then built the ipsw. Is this okay even though my phone is pwned? iClarified said if you're not sure, check no, so I'm assuming it really doesnt make a difference. Right??

Update: Answered my own question. Did the jailbreak, went perfectly. JB in just under 10 minutes and now I'm reloading my apps.

Note to self: Buy a Mac!

[psywzrd]

I do see an option within pwnage tool to enable the baseband update; however, it's greyed out and I don't see a way to enable it. Anyone have an idea?

[Jasonbot]

I do see an option within pwnage tool to enable the baseband update; however, it's greyed out and I don't see a way to enable it. Anyone have an idea?

I think it's disabled for now as dev team does not know how to unlock the newer baseband.

Anyways, I'm on 3.1.2 jailbreak ultrasn0w unlock. everythings working perfectly except for carrier name but I prefer it like this as it's much neater. Just trying to enable battery% now..

[Makaveli6103]

I used 3.1.2 today but not I have to setting icons. One works and the other does not. Does anyone know how to get ride/fix this?

[psywzrd]

I think it's disabled for now as dev team does not know how to unlock the newer baseband.

Anyways, I'm on 3.1.2 jailbreak ultrasn0w unlock. everythings working perfectly except for carrier name but I prefer it like this as it's much neater. Just trying to enable battery% now..

I guess that makes sense. I wish I knew exactly what the new baseband does so I could decide if I want it. If I did want it, I guess I could just upgrade to the official 3.1.2 via iTunes and then use pwnage to jb; however, I'll probably just stick with the old baseband for now even though I don't currently have a use for it (I'm with AT&T). I understand that you can use your phone on T-Mobile if you're unlocked but is that it? Can you use the phone in Europe if you're unlocked? I know T-Mobile is the only other carrier that can be used in the US.

As far as battery %, you should be able to enable that within the settings on the phone itself - it's a stock feature that can be toggled on and off.

[Cortezbanks]

iPhone 3G(S)

Use PwnageTool to do the magic and then restore with iTunes using your newly created .ipsw

does this mean i will have to set up my phone as a new iphone after i jb? will it erase all my apps etc or will i keep them?

Edit: NM, got the answer from iclarified

[dalvin200]

been reading this: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=4254

it still mentions going into DFU mode... when the dev team say no need to... so confused again!! :rolleyes:

why can't someone post a proper step by step guide? lol

[Chris.L]

I can confirm that this has worked on my 3G, although no carrier name again.

I can also confirm that this has worked on a 3GS and another 3G that I have done.

I can also confirm that the following applications are working:

SBSettings
Netatalk
OpenSSH
Ultrasn0w - working on Vodafone UK
Winterboard

Also did the full update for Cydia with no problems.

No problems so far, except I lost my Netatalk SBSettings toggle, but I have that back now.

[Chris.L]

been reading this: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=4254

it still mentions going into DFU mode... when the dev team say no need to... so confused again!! :rolleyes:

why can't someone post a proper step by step guide? lol

If you have jailbroken before, just stick it in to Recovery Mode and that will be fine. That is what I did

[Chris.L]

does this mean i will have to set up my phone as a new iphone after i jb? will it erase all my apps etc or will i keep them?

Just do a full backup before you begin the procedure then when you are prompted to set the phone up after installing the custom firmware select your backup.

I did and all is well

[jamesapp]

maybe a stupid question but, do i need to be online when i jb? i have the tools and the new firmware, i wanted to jb at home but don't have internet on my laptop, can i run pawnage tool without being online?

[EmptyG]

So I know I have to use this on my Mac. The issue I have is that my iPhone syncs with my Windows XP computer and all my settings, backups, etc on are that. Can I unlock this on my Mac then plug the iPhone in to my XP machine and restore the backup there? Thanks!

[Mystikal]

It's adviseable to go from a clean OS install to a jailbroken state. Just don't hit update...

[MistaBungle]

Yes! Back to the world of JB for me.

Oh how I miss you SBSettings and OpenSSH....

[St. Germain]

I'm on a jailbroken 3GS on ATT but am having a problem for the first time with a version of PwnageTool. I have both PwnageTool 3.1.4 and iPhone2,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw inside the same folder, but PwnageTool just keeps searching and searching for it. I tried expert mode and the "Browse for IPSW" button comes up and turns blue when I hover over it, but nothing happens when I try to push it, and the progress indicator just keeps spinning. :confused:

[Jasonbot]

As far as battery %, you should be able to enable that within the settings on the phone itself - it's a stock feature that can be toggles on and off.

Not on the iPhone 3G[nonS]

[scirica]

So I know I have to use this on my Mac. The issue I have is that my iPhone syncs with my Windows XP computer and all my settings, backups, etc on are that. Can I unlock this on my Mac then plug the iPhone in to my XP machine and restore the backup there? Thanks!

Build the custom ipsw on your mac, then put the custom ispw on your pc and do the restore to the new custom ispw. Then update from backup once complete. Many restore as a new phone, but you can certainly restore from backup. I did that exact process today (MB Pro --> PC--> iPhone)

[rustmonster]

I'm currently following the Iclarified tutorial to jailbreak, I've created the custom ipsw and have got as far as PwnageTool asking me to "connect device to USB", which I do, but Pwnage won't recognize that my iphone is connected.

I keep disconnecting and reconnecting my phone and iTunes (v9.0.1) can find it but PwnageTool cannot.

Anyone else have this problem?

[dhlizard]

So does this tool actually unlock a 3.1 or 3.1.2 iPhone 3Gs that has never been JB or Unlocked!!

It seems to say that, but I would love to hear if anyone on the forum has done this and how simple it was.



Yes, the blog says that and yes it works.

The DevTeam does not put out tools that don't work as claimed.

That's why their stuff isn't rushed out and undergoes a hefty field test before they release it.

[psywzrd]

I'm currently following the Iclarified tutorial to jailbreak, I've created the custom ipsw and have got as far as PwnageTool asking me to "connect device to USB", which I do, but Pwnage won't recognize that my iphone is connected.

I keep disconnecting and reconnecting my phone and iTunes (v9.0.1) can find it but PwnageTool cannot.

Anyone else have this problem?

You don't need pwnage tool at that point - just itunes. If you're on a Mac, click Alt/Option+restore in iTunes and select the custom ipsw you created. If you're on Windows, it's Shift+restore.

[rustmonster]

You don't need pwnage tool at that point - just itunes. If you're on a Mac, click Alt/Option+restore in iTunes and select the custom ipsw you created. If you're on Windows, it's Shift+restore.

Tried that, but a message pops up saying that the firmware is not compatible.

[Chris.L]

Tried that, but a message pops up saying that the firmware is not compatible.

What model iPhone have you got and what is the name of the firmware you downloaded?

[rustmonster]

What model iPhone have you got and what is the name of the firmware you downloaded?

I have an Iphone 3G, currently on 3.0 jailbroken using Redsn0w. I downloaded: iPhone2,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw using Pwnage Tool I created iPhone2,1_3.1.2_7D11_Custom_Restore.ipsw which keeps failing when I try to select in itunes.

Should I be in 3.0.1 first?

[psywzrd]

I have an Iphone 3G, currently on 3.0 jailbroken using Redsn0w. I downloaded: iPhone2,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw using Pwnage Tool I created iPhone2,1_3.1.2_7D11_Custom_Restore.ipsw which keeps failing when I try to select in itunes.

Should I be in 3.0.1 first?

That's the 3GS firmware - you have the wrong ipsw.

[democris]

I get error 2001...i'm on MacBook Aluminum, any ideas?

[rustmonster]

That's the 3GS firmware - you have the wrong ipsw.

which one do I need?

[psywzrd]

which one do I need?

The one for the 3G.

[rustmonster]

The one for the 3G.

and what is the name of the ipsw for the 3g?

[savior1974]

which one do I need?

you need the one that says iPhone 1,2

[MultiFinder17]

Just did it here - happily jailbroken/unlocked 16gig 3G running 3.1.2 :)

[Abyssgh0st]

It seems as though the Dev Team learned something from Geohot... I think he wins this round. His jailbreak is still easier.

[rustmonster]

you need the one that says iPhone 1,2

Beautiful, cheers.

Its running as I type!

[Tokiopop]

It seems as though the Dev Team learned something from Geohot... I think he wins this round. His jailbreak is still easier.

Blackra1n maybe easier, but a lot of stuff is going wrong with it.

Anyway, what's the point in hacking something if it's easy? There's no fun in that ;)

[optophobia]

It seems as though the Dev Team learned something from Geohot... I think he wins this round. His jailbreak is still easier.

and its only for windows... so actually it is NOT easier ;)

[FSUSem1noles]

BlackRa1n may be a little faster, but Pwnage tool is Mac compatible where as BlackRa1n is PC only, Pwnage tool went without a hitch, plus I still have my DiskAid support which was null in BlackRa1n, had to use SSH, which I don't have a problem with, but since I paid to use DiskAid, I might as well get my money's worth.

[psywzrd]

and its only for windows... so actually it is NOT easier ;)

Plus pwnage preserves the ability to unlock.

[labman]

Plus pwnage preserves the ability to unlock.

Point Dev Team I respect Geo allot tons of smart but reading his twitters he struggled almost till the end. some of him twitters are damn funny and kind of silly if you read them. his priority seemed more in getting the product out as promised I think Blackra1n was abet rushed a Dev Team and Dev team and Geo still exchange info back and forth it's pretty clear in Geo Twitters and he also thanked the Dev Team for some help.

[yomnym]

hello guys, im having some issues. I had my 3gs with 3.1.2 and tried to JB using the lastest pwnage tool and well when trying to restore the phone stays in "preparing iphone for restore" till i get an error 1604 or 1600. Any ideas. I never had my phone pwned before.

"Note for 3GS users not already jailbroken and stuck at 3.1.x: this version of PwnageTool has a side feature to jailbreak your 3GS"

What is this feature for us that are not already jailbroken?

[psywzrd]

hello guys, im having some issues. I had my 3gs with 3.1.2 and tried to JB using the lastest pwnage tool and well when trying to restore the phone stays in "preparing iphone for restore" till i get an error 1604 or 1600. Any ideas. I never had my phone pwned before.

"Note for 3GS users not already jailbroken and stuck at 3.1.x: this version of PwnageTool has a side feature to jailbreak your 3GS"

What is this feature for us that are not already jailbroken?

That's the feature - it jailbreaks your phone even if it wasn't jailbroken before. The previous version of Pwnage only worked if your phone was already jailbroken.

[FSUSem1noles]

hello guys, im having some issues. I had my 3gs with 3.1.2 and tried to JB using the lastest pwnage tool and well when trying to restore the phone stays in "preparing iphone for restore" till i get an error 1604 or 1600. Any ideas. I never had my phone pwned before.

"Note for 3GS users not already jailbroken and stuck at 3.1.x: this version of PwnageTool has a side feature to jailbreak your 3GS"

What is this feature for us that are not already jailbroken?

I had a similar message, I noticed that I still had PwnageTool opened up, I closed PwnageTool and went back into iTunes and did option + click on restore and it worked without a hitch..

[alex018]

Not on mine. 3G, 3.1.2 unlocked, no carrier logo.

me too. no carrier logo. :(

[Safari King]

No and not that I know of. If you dont plan on ever unlocking then upgrading the BB means nothing to you.

I am sure this is a stupid question, but with JB give me tethering somehow, or allow me to tether with some other file?

Thanks.

[uanuglyfool]

My iPhone 3GS is on 3.0.1 So do I update to 3.1.2 from iTunes then use the pwnage tool to JB and then collect the ECID from cydia?

[daneoni]

which one do I need?

One that starts with 1,2 (3G) instead of 2,1 (3GS)

[jamesapp]

hello guys, im having some issues. I had my 3gs with 3.1.2 and tried to JB using the lastest pwnage tool and well when trying to restore the phone stays in "preparing iphone for restore" till i get an error 1604 or 1600. Any ideas. I never had my phone pwned before.

"Note for 3GS users not already jailbroken and stuck at 3.1.x: this version of PwnageTool has a side feature to jailbreak your 3GS"

What is this feature for us that are not already jailbroken?

hello,
I have a 3gs which I have never jb'in, I tried to jb tonight with the latest pwnage tool. I was told that I didn't need to be online. Everything went well I am going from memory, but I first was able to get into recovery mode. But I got a 1600 error when I tried to restore to the pwned 3.1.2 ipsw? Then my computer, like I said wasn't online, and iTunes was saying I needed to be connected to restore. I just got back from the library and restored to 3.1.2 non jb. Just wondering what I did wrong, I know I had tried rerunning pwnage tool but couldn't get into recovery mode. One question I have is can I just open iTunes option click restore and then restore to the custom ipsw I had created? Or should I run pwnage again and go through the process of entering recovery mode, i.e. can I just use the custom ipsw that pwnage said I created successfully? I used redsnow before, and could use some advice on a 1600 error, like should I try to redownload the firmware? Any help?

[HBOC]

I know that a while back (i restored after 3.1 since it was elfin up, lots of glitches, unstable..) you had to use an external USB hub because there was some kind of software deal that would cause the phone to go into DFU mode. There was a work around (type some commands in terminal), but that was risky.. sorry, i forget exactly what it was, but it was for 2.x.x firmware...

I still use the external USB hub....that could be the problem..

[Harpy007]

me too. no carrier logo. :(

Same here, downloaded makeitmine just so I'd have the Carrier's name. Better than nothing. :(

[yomnym]

I wasn't able to restore my phone so i went to another computer and restored my phone to 3.1.2 from Itunes and then ran Blackra1n, didnt have to touch or do anything else, upgrade, run blackra1n and the phone was jailbroken in literally 30 secs.

[conman16]

so i have a 3gs from launch day which i jailbroke on 3.0. i then put on a cydia app (rotation toggle i think) that was not 3gs compatible (oops) and it effed up my phone so i had to do a full restore in itunes to unjailbrake and everything. i have not jailbroken since and my phone is now on 3.1.2. i have a mac and i would like to jailbrake only, no unlock. can someone give me instructions or tell me what is different between when i jailbroke the first time compared to now.
thanks

[Mystikal]

so i have a 3gs from launch day which i jailbroke on 3.0. i then put on a cydia app (rotation toggle i think) that was not 3gs compatible (oops) and it effed up my phone so i had to do a full restore in itunes to unjailbrake and everything. i have not jailbroken since and my phone is now on 3.1.2. i have a mac and i would like to jailbrake only, no unlock. can someone give me instructions or tell me what is different between when i jailbroke the first time compared to now.
thanks

If you have no need to ever unlock, just use the dev teams pwnage tool, or blackra1n, to jailbreak.

[hitekalex]

I have to ask again -

Is there any downside to upgrading the baseband if I have no intention of unlocking the phone? Just jailbreaking?

Yes. Non-unlockable BB reduces the re-sale value of your iPhone by some $50-$100 bucks.

[Tu13es]

I jailbroke my 3.1 3GS last night with PT 3.1.4 and everything went flawlessly. I'm on an AT&T contract so I don't care about unlocking, so I just made sure to uncheck Activate the Phone in PT. Everything works fine after the JB!

[cubbie5150]

Is it still advisable to set-up as a new phone after restoring to the Pwned firmware? Kinda hoping that's not necessary as I'd like to retain App data (i.e. HoldEm scoring, etc.)

[psywzrd]

Is it still advisable to set-up as a new phone after restoring to the Pwned firmware? Kinda hoping that's not necessary as I'd like to retain App data (i.e. HoldEm scoring, etc.)

Some people say it's best to set it up as a new phone but I've always restored from a backup and I've never had a problem. That doesn't mean I won't run into problems at some point in the future, but until I do I'll continue to restore from backup. It's nice to be able to retain all of that app info.

Another thing you can consider is AppBackup - that will back up all of your app data. If you do this, you should be able to copy the backup files from your phone back to your computer, set up your phone as new, and then copy the files back to your phone. I'm not 100% sure of the exact process, files, etc. but it should be doable.

[SpaceKitty]

Worked ok. I went to sleep after restoring my iPhone as a new phone and after 3 hours, the battery drained to 62% with no usage. I had the same thing happen with blackra1n.

I'm back on 3.0 once again.

[Hunts121]

Worked ok. I went to sleep after restoring my iPhone as a new phone and after 3 hours, the battery drained to 62% with no usage. I had the same thing happen with blackra1n.

I'm back on 3.0 once again.

my girlfriend's iPhone is just as you said. However I got/get outstanding (for an iPhone) battery life with JB'ed 3.1 and 3.1.2 with mine. Not sure why that would be the case as we both have 3G's and I did the same procedure, used the same custom firmware on both...doesn't make sense.

[xsecretfiles]

I jailbroke my 3.1 3GS last night with PT 3.1.4 and everything went flawlessly. I'm on an AT&T contract so I don't care about unlocking, so I just made sure to uncheck Activate the Phone in PT. Everything works fine after the JB!

Are you taking about the message that says along the lines "Do you have a phone that can be activated through itunes? Yes, NO?"

anyways I said yes, but I'm not getting any signal after restoring in itunes and activating it

I had to restore to Apple's latest firmware from itunes.

Did I do something wrong? can I still jailbreak If Im already on the latest firmware from apple?

[polobreaka]

for all the people that has done this JB on 3.1.2, how are you guys liking it so far? anything better than 3.0.1? hows battery life? anymore coma issues? aside from all those, how about features like tethering? i know the carrier tethering hack doesnt work anymore right? but how about pdanet?

the JB process seems fairly easy. most of the JB apps work? can anyone confirm if backgrounder, weather icon, five icon dock, privacy, make it mine, reflective dock works?

does changing dock background via SSH still work the same way?

[andybno1]

Are you taking about the message that says along the lines "Do you have a phone that can be activated through itunes? Yes, NO?"

anyways I said yes, but I'm not getting any signal after restoring in itunes and activating it

I had to restore to Apple's latest firmware from itunes.

Did I do something wrong? can I still jailbreak If Im already on the latest firmware from apple?
if your not looking to unlock the handset to use with another carrier then no you have not done anything wrong, if your looking to unlock the device you will have to jailbreak and run fuzzyboard to see if you can downgrade the baseband. If you cant downgrade the baseband and need it unlocked well then unfortunately you will be stuck.

[scirica]

for all the people that has done this JB on 3.1.2, how are you guys liking it so far? anything better than 3.0.1? hows battery life? anymore coma issues? aside from all those, how about features like tethering? i know the carrier tethering hack doesnt work anymore right? but how about pdanet?

the JB process seems fairly easy. most of the JB apps work? can anyone confirm if backgrounder, weather icon, five icon dock, privacy, make it mine, reflective dock works?

does changing dock background via SSH still work the same way?

I'm using Backgrounder, Weather Icon, Five Icon Dock, Make It Mine, Reflective Dock, SBSettings, Kirikae, Winterboard, 3G Unrestrictor, qTweeter, Your Tube...and more. All are working fine on 3.1.2 after using pwnage 3.1.4 to jb!

[xsecretfiles]

if your not looking to unlock the handset to use with another carrier then no you have not done anything wrong, if your looking to unlock the device you will have to jailbreak and run fuzzyboard to see if you can downgrade the baseband. If you cant downgrade the baseband and need it unlocked well then unfortunately you will be stuck.

No, I don't care about unlock, so I said "yes I can activate it through itunes" because I'm on at&t, but my phone has no signal at all

[MikePA]

Is it still advisable to set-up as a new phone after restoring to the Pwned firmware? Kinda hoping that's not necessary as I'd like to retain App data (i.e. HoldEm scoring, etc.)

No need to set up as as new phone. I've never done it and never had a problem.

[polobreaka]

I'm using Backgrounder, Weather Icon, Five Icon Dock, Make It Mine, Reflective Dock, SBSettings, Kirikae, Winterboard, 3G Unrestrictor, qTweeter, Your Tube...and more. All are working fine on 3.1.2 after using pwnage 3.1.4 to jb!



awesome! thank you!! now to tip me off JB 3.1.2 process, need to know how well tethering works.

[Stier]

I have question

I know that this question has been asked alot

I have windows, no mac, can I just get a 3.1.2 custom firmware made by pwnage and restore thru iTunes

[dZp]

I have question

I know that this question has been asked alot

I have windows, no mac, can I just get a 3.1.2 custom firmware made by pwnage and restore thru iTunes
Funnily enough that question has also been answered a lot. ;)
Yes you can.

[conman16]

in the process of restoring i got error 1604-itunes cannot restore iphone.
HElP!! what do i do now??

[thelatinist]

Is anyone else getting a transparent status bar in mobile iTunes? I don't thinkit used to work that way, but, since upgrading to 3.1.2, I can see my wallpaper through the iTunes status menu!

[cmcclure16]

If I am jailbreaking a stock firmware 3.1.2, do I need to put the iPhone into DFU mode first, or just restore with the custom ipsw?

[psywzrd]

If I am jailbreaking a stock firmware 3.1.2, do I need to put the iPhone into DFU mode first, or just restore with the custom ipsw?

Recovery mode, not DFU.

[mct74]

hello guys, im having some issues. I had my 3gs with 3.1.2 and tried to JB using the lastest pwnage tool and well when trying to restore the phone stays in "preparing iphone for restore" till i get an error 1604 or 1600. Any ideas. I never had my phone pwned before.

"Note for 3GS users not already jailbroken and stuck at 3.1.x: this version of PwnageTool has a side feature to jailbreak your 3GS"

What is this feature for us that are not already jailbroken?

I was looking at this link:

http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=5432

One of the comments said that the 1600 error was being caused by iTunes 9.0.1 and suggested a rollback to 9.0. I hope this is not the case - can someone confirm?

[cmcclure16]

Recovery mode, not DFU.

Thanks. :)

[vilasgn]

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[EmptyG]

Build the custom ipsw on your mac, then put the custom ispw on your pc and do the restore to the new custom ispw. Then update from backup once complete. Many restore as a new phone, but you can certainly restore from backup. I did that exact process today (MB Pro --> PC--> iPhone)

Cool thanks for the info! I will try it now. Wish me luck :)

[EmptyG]

Build the custom ipsw on your mac, then put the custom ispw on your pc and do the restore to the new custom ispw. Then update from backup once complete. Many restore as a new phone, but you can certainly restore from backup. I did that exact process today (MB Pro --> PC--> iPhone)


Hmmm - well I did that and it gave me a error 1604 and said it could not be restored. Unknown error :(

[scirica]

Good luck!

[EmptyG]

Good luck!

Can i do all the stuff on the Mac - create custom IPSW, then do the restore on the Mac, then plug the iPhone into my PC and restore from backup there?

[scirica]

Can i do all the stuff on the Mac - create custom IPSW, then do the restore on the Mac, then plug the iPhone into my PC and restore from backup there?

Good question, but I've never tried it or read about it. Are you absolutely sure you used the right firmware for your custom ipsw creation? I've seen some that picked the 3G [s] version when they needed the 3G version. You should check.

[EmptyG]

Good question, but I've never tried it or read about it. Are you absolutely sure you used the right firmware for your custom ipsw creation? I've seen some that picked the 3G [s] version when they needed the 3G version. You should check.

Hmm - well I have the 3G S iPhone and was pretty sure I got the correct version. Can you point me in the direction of the one I need? :)

I got mine from the link on iClarified's post:

http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=5432

Firmware:

http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-7270.20091008.phn32/iPhone2,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw

[dsilva2]

Do I still need to perform the DFU Mac OS X work around? I'm using Leopard on my blackbook. Thanks...been waiting to JB for a long time now!

[mullet]

No, I don't care about unlock, so I said "yes I can activate it through itunes" because I'm on at&t, but my phone has no signal at all

You're not supposed to Activate the phone if you're on AT&T. You would only Hacktivate the phone if you weren't on AT&T. Rebuild your custom firmware and next time uncheck Activate and when you're done the phone will have a signal. Voila!

~mullet