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First time jailbreaking/unlocking HELP!

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k3norton

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May 18, 2012
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I just got an Iphone 3g - Version 4.0 (8A293), Modem Firmware 05.13.04

What steps do I need to take to jailbreak/unlock this?

I am new to this, never done it before....and really confused by all the lingo and specifics. What exactly are the right steps and what are the right programs I should use for my exact phone?

Thanks!
 
Modem Firmware is irrelevant, only worry about the version of iOS your iPhone is currently running.
 
ideal.dreams said:
Modem Firmware is irrelevant, only worry about the version of iOS your iPhone is currently running.
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thanks. It says to use itunes 9.2, but I have itunes 10.5.2.11. Will I need to downgrade my itunes to make this work?
 
ideal.dreams said:
Modem Firmware is irrelevant, only worry about the version of iOS your iPhone is currently running.
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Modem firmare is Very very relevant in this case as he's trying to unlock.
And his baseband is unlockable without having to install the ipad baseband.
OP create a custom 4.2.1 with redsnow and restore to that.
Make sure NOT to upgrade to stock 4.2.1 or you will lose your unlockable baseband.
Use a custom IPSw and then install ultrasnow from cydia to unlock.
Find a tutorial on iclarified and ask plenty of questions if you dont understand anything.

k3norton said:
thanks. It says to use itunes 9.2, but I have itunes 10.5.2.11. Will I need to downgrade my itunes to make this work?
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You can update to the latest itunes version, that wont make any difference.
 
Thread starter, just as a note, if you need to unlock this, do not update the baseband past where it is, or you lose the Ultrasn0w unlock.

If you ever choose to update the firmware, you must use a custom IPSW (baseband update is stripped out)
 
I apologize, I overlooked that he was also trying to unlock his phone. Disregard what I said earlier!
 
Applejuiced said:
Modem firmare is Very very relevant in this case as he's trying to unlock.
And his baseband is unlockable without having to install the ipad baseband.
OP create a custom 4.2.1 with redsnow and restore to that.
Make sure NOT to upgrade to stock 4.2.1 or you will lose your unlockable baseband.
Use a custom IPSw and then install ultrasnow from cydia to unlock.
Find a tutorial on iclarified and ask plenty of questions if you dont understand anything.



You can update to the latest itunes version, that wont make any difference.
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I'm Afraid, it is not relevant because of the device you are using. Because it is an iPhone 3G, an unlock is available regardless of the baseband version. I've personally restored regularly without issue. Just install Ultrasn0w from Cydia. (http://jailbreak-me.info/jailbreak-and-unlock-wizard.html).
 
JZTech101 said:
I'm Afraid, it is not relevant because of the device you are using. Because it is an iPhone 3G, an unlock is available regardless of the baseband version. I've personally restored regularly without issue. Just install Ultrasn0w from Cydia. (http://jailbreak-me.info/jailbreak-and-unlock-wizard.html).
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Thats false.
He has an unlockable baseband now that he can preserve and unlock without having to install the iPad baseband and deal with all the bad issues that come win that.
And once you do install the iPad you can never restore regularly again.
 
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