Tried 3 and getting the same crap from all 3... when it boots into DFU then tries to load 3 files it failes then says greenpoison initializing... and just sits there like many others have noted here.
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4.2.1 Greenpois0n
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Tried 3 and getting the same crap from all 3... when it boots into DFU then tries to load 3 files it failes then says greenpoison initializing... and just sits there like many others have noted here.
Some people are getting this... What's was your stats before trying greenpois0n? (iphone model, iOS version, jailbreak or not, tethered or untethered)
edit: posixninja says it's normal:
@p0sixninja...here's a pic of the error (apologize for quality) http://yfrog.com/gz8vleaj by airboss1971
@airboss1971 that's normal by p0sixninja
Didn't even get into the greenpoison part to be able to jailbreak... phone went to DFU, then 3 files failed, (bad location in commands), then says greenpoison initializing... then just sits and does nothin... this sux.
I did a completely new install. Iphone 4 Factory Unlocked (Canadian version), had 4.2.1 tethered, so did a fresh download and install of 4.2.1, then tried to JB untethered using RC5 of the greenpoison
IT's normal to just sit at initializing? How long do I allow it to just sit there? And what do i do to kick it out, or will it do it on it's own? I let it sit for 5 mins then gave up.
How do I use this if I'm current using the tethered 4.2.1 jailbreak with redsnow? Do I need to restore first with itunes?
Dunno. This is what p0sixninja said. I can't try, my mac is at repair and I am running Windows.
Wrong. It's an error while running the JB. See all the posts above
yeah not sure who said it's normal, it's obviously not
Look at:
http://twitter.com/airboss1971
question to p0sixninja and see his answer to airboss1971
http://twitter.com/p0sixninja
SOLUTION: DELETE THE LINE IN THE APPLE HOSTS FILE!!!!
sudo nano /etc/hosts
just put a # in front of the last line, the GS apple line ! then rerun it!
SOLVED!
sudo nano /etc/hosts
just put a # in front of the last line, the GS apple line ! then rerun it!
SOLVED!
for those of you having problems...
"p0sixninja
Windows version coming soon, no hacktivation, report issues to jailbreakqa.com"
1 hour ago via twitter
"p0sixninja
Windows version coming soon, no hacktivation, report issues to jailbreakqa.com"
1 hour ago via twitter
I'm still trying to get it installed... but keep having issues cause clearly there's a huge run on the servers right now. LOL, you'd think we were in line for a verizon iphone or something, sheesh, hehe
To get past the issue of "Initializing GreenPoison" do this:
Step 1. On your Mac, go to your Applications folder.
Step 2. Now navigate to the Utilities folder.
Step 3. Launch "Terminal".
Step 4. Type "sudo nano /etc/hosts" (without quotes) and hit return.
Step 5. Enter your password
Step 6. Use the down arrow key to find the gs.apple.com entries. Once the cursor is in front, make sure you comment out the line(s) by entering # in front of the text.
Step 7. Save the file by pressing CONTROL+O.
Step 8. Exit the nano editor by pressing CONTROL+X.
Now re-follow the steps of running greenpoison and you're golden!
Step 1. On your Mac, go to your Applications folder.
Step 2. Now navigate to the Utilities folder.
Step 3. Launch "Terminal".
Step 4. Type "sudo nano /etc/hosts" (without quotes) and hit return.
Step 5. Enter your password
Step 6. Use the down arrow key to find the gs.apple.com entries. Once the cursor is in front, make sure you comment out the line(s) by entering # in front of the text.
Step 7. Save the file by pressing CONTROL+O.
Step 8. Exit the nano editor by pressing CONTROL+X.
Now re-follow the steps of running greenpoison and you're golden!
I'm on the tethered jailbreak and not only is it stuck on that screen / not working for me, but it is telling me when I try to restore that Apple can't verify my version or something? So I can't restore my phone?
