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New to the iPhone World? Facts for OS 1.0.0 to 4.3.3

IPhone 3g and 4.2.1

Hi

I want to jailbreak and unlock the 2nd hand iphone 3g I got but it's on 4.2.1

Does anyone know if I can (or even need to) downgrade the firmware. I'm usually quite good at this stuff but have had no luck. Too much sh** seo content on the web. It seems that the iphone 3g is unsupported these days?

Thanks
 
Still confused

I read what you wrote,I have iPhone 4 4.3.1, and jail Braine it with snow.you said don't update,does this meen when you attach to iTunes don't press update any more.
Regards
T
 
jav,

After seeing a jailbroken iPhone 4 first hand, I'm rather tempted to go through and jailbreak my own iPhone 4 running on 4.3.1. However, I noticed you wrote that deleting the Bootloader will permanently brick your phone. How easy/difficult is it to do that? And how often does a permanent brick occur?

I'm just paranoid that when I jailbreak the phone, I'm going to screw something up as I have no experience in modifying files, accessing the inner workings of the phone, changing the locations of apps within the root of the phone, etc. All I'm looking to do is add MyWi and customize the appearance. Maybe a few settings apps. But nothing more (not interested in the Installous apps, unlocking it, etc.).

So would redsn0w be my best bet or should I try Pwnage tool? I'm wanting to highly customize it e.g. app appearances and arrangement, custom texttones, notifications, background, etc., if that lends itself to deciding what I should do and be most wary of.

And above all, thanks for any help!!
 
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Bray, the guy with the iPhone 4 sounds awesome.

Actually, I also did the jailbreak on my iPod running 4.3.2 using redsn0w and its very laggy. Don't know if it's due to it being an iPod, the new jailbreak or the fact that it's usin redsn0w instead of greenp0ison but it does seem to stutter now.
 
I have an original iphone with modem firmware 04.05.04_G and it has version 3.1.3 on it. I downloaded the pwnage software but only saw that it was for iphone 3G and later. Is this correct? What do I need to crack the original iphone so I can use it with another carrier?
Thanks
RD
 
Upgrading iOS

Hello,
I've been looking for some specific answers in many threads and have decided to just put this post out there for some help...
I have an iPhone 3G w/ 3.1.2 and 05.13.04
1. Can I upgrade to 4.3 OS? It seems that this phone does not support that. If not, do I want to upgrade to an earlier 4.x? Are they good versions?
2. I'm jailbroken and unlocked for use with another carrier. Do I update the OS first? I've tried pwnage and cooking a custom restore and only got error messages when I tried to install the new (4.3) OS.

Thanks. Any specific direction you can give me would be appreciated.

phs
 
Greeneye7 said:
I have an original iphone with modem firmware 04.05.04_G and it has version 3.1.3 on it. I downloaded the pwnage software but only saw that it was for iphone 3G and later. Is this correct? What do I need to crack the original iphone so I can use it with another carrier?
Thanks
RD
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You can use Redsn0w 0.9.4. You will need to download the 3.2.1 IPSW for the original iPhone (2G) even though you are on 3.1.3. You will also need to download the two bootloaders.

The IPSW (firmware) is available here. http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/

Here is a tutorial and also the download links for the bootloaders. http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=7436
 
jav6454 said:
Jailbreak Flowchart
Use this handy FlowChart created by our very own thelatinist in order to see what Jailbreak method suits your device best.

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Tethering Guide for iPhone 3G or iPhone 3G S⃣ on Software Version 3.1.2 and below

First of all I have to go through the warning. If you carrier (whether that be AT&T, O2 or someone else) discovers you are tethering without a tethering plan, your service could be terminated or your account may be charged the appropriate and/or extra fees.

Since many have updated to Snow Leopard, it is much more effective to use the native solution found in OS 3 of the iPhone. For this guide I highly suggest you are using 3.1.2 software version. The baseband version does not matter (it can be 04.26.08 or it can be 5.11.07). It is very important that you are in a jailbroken state as you need Cydia access.

Follow these simple steps:

1. Go to Cydia and look for Repositories category
2. Select and install iFoneGuide.nl
3. After Cydia restarts, go to the Search tab and search for Tethering Patch
4. Select and install the patch that fits your phone (3G or 3GS).
5. Once that is done, quit Cydia and enter Safari
6. Type in the address bar: http://help.benm.at
7. Scroll down and select Mobile Configuration
8. Select which ever country you reside in and later the carrier profile that matches you (AT&T, O2, Orange, etc)
9. After that, all you need is to go to Settings => General => Reset and select "Network Settings".
10. Your iPhone will reboot and you should now see Tethering up and working in Network Settings, enjoy!

Remarks
- Don't use the tethering feature as a main Internet connection, you will get AT&T to notice.
- This methods works flawlessly over Bluetooth and USB.
- It doesn't interfere with Virtual Machines
- Wi-Fi module on your computer is unused via this method
- Try to use USB connection as using BlueTooth (although easier to handle) drains your battery.
- This only works with firmware 3.1.2 down. The Tethering Patch isn't 3.1.3 compatible.

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Enable MMS on 1st Gen iPhone
As many of you know, Apple did not decide to enable MMS for 1st Gen iPhone users. As such, anyone who still owns a 1st Gen iPhone and wants MMS either has to update to a new iPhone 3G S⃣ or get an iPhone 3G.

However, hackers have developed a method on enabling MMS capabilities on the 1st Gen iPhone. To enable MMS on your 1st Gen, just follow the instructions:

MMS on 1st Gen iPhone: Click Me

** Be warned! The correct MMS settings for your carrier are not filled in by default. You have to find those MMS APN settings and write them in.**

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AT&T Promotion Codes for FAN# Account Holders
AT&T has secret or not quite well known promotional codes for their costumers. These enable account holders to benefit from extra features for free and sometimes get more bang for the buck (in English more stuff for less). To add these codes to your account, all you have to do is call up AT&T Costumer Care line, just dial 611, and ask for the promotional code to be added. There is a catch. You must be an AT&T FAN# Account Holder. In other words, your account is receiving a discount from AT&T because of your job or school/college.

To check if you are Eligible or Qualify for an AT&T FAN#: Click Me

Here are the codes from AT&T
  • CLL2 - Provides 200 free Text Messages for College students. Be on the look, since not all college FAN# support this code. If your college does not support it, the promotion will be dropped after 1 or 2 billing cycles.
  • U200 - Provides 200 Free Bonus Anytime Minutes.
  • TMB9 - Provides a Texting Plan that consists of $7.49 a month for 750 Text Messages; for iPhone users this also includes MMS when available.

Note - More codes will be available as we discover them. So stay clear and check this guide for more codes or even juicier ones;)
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Wow Man ! you are simple awesome :eek:
 
brayhite said:
jav,

After seeing a jailbroken iPhone 4 first hand, I'm rather tempted to go through and jailbreak my own iPhone 4 running on 4.3.1. However, I noticed you wrote that deleting the Bootloader will permanently brick your phone. How easy/difficult is it to do that? And how often does a permanent brick occur?

I'm just paranoid that when I jailbreak the phone, I'm going to screw something up as I have no experience in modifying files, accessing the inner workings of the phone, changing the locations of apps within the root of the phone, etc. All I'm looking to do is add MyWi and customize the appearance. Maybe a few settings apps. But nothing more (not interested in the Installous apps, unlocking it, etc.).

So would redsn0w be my best bet or should I try Pwnage tool? I'm wanting to highly customize it e.g. app appearances and arrangement, custom texttones, notifications, background, etc., if that lends itself to deciding what I should do and be most wary of.

And above all, thanks for any help!!
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I have been jailbreaking and assisting a couple iPhone programmers/hackers for around 2 1/2 years now (Ty and I developed "Ty Tool Custom Firmware jailbreak"). He did most of the work, but my experiences and FACTS are below.

1. Your iPhone is NOT gonna look like Windows Command prompt.

2. Cydia will look JUST like the App Store, with descriptions, images and more.

3. UNLESS you intensionally install something like a developer tool and play with the system folders YOU SHOULDN'T have any issues with bricking.

4. Jailbreaking is not like a 90's hacking movie, it looks almost the same as before UNLESS you SSH into your iPhone you probably CAN'T F up your phone.

5. 99% of MISTAKES can be fixed by a simple restore or FORCED restored/DFU mode. Sometimes even a soft reset will work (hold home and power buttons for around 25-30 seconds until your iPhone forces a reboot).

And finally it WON'T void your warranty if you RESTORE it before taking it in. There is no trace so far.

Thomas
 
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Jb 4.3.3

Hi all,

I recently got my iPhone out of a recovery loop after trying to upgrade to 4.3.3 and I just wanted to run something by you to make sure I prevent any foreseeable problems.

HAVE DONE:
Restored and upgraded iPhone 4 to 4.3.3 using iTunes 10.3.1

WILL DO:
Download redsn0w 0.9.6rc16
Select official 4.3.3 ipsw file I downloaded through iTunes
Install Cydia.

Assuming baseband means "modem firmware", then mine is at 04.10.01.

Will this work? Any thoughts?

Please excuse my ignorance. I'm new to hacking.

Thank you.
 
anyone know where to download the latest redsnow,when I try to download it here and iclarified all i get is (page not found). THANKS
 
Hactivate the iPhone 4

Hi i downgrade the iPhone 4 baseband4.11.08 to 4.10.01 to unlock the Gevey SIM. the problem is that i am stuck because iPhone is asking me to activate it and i am not USA nor have AT&T sim. i want to hacktivate it to bypss the activation. Please help me.
 
Thanks for your very helpful guide. I unlocked my iphone 3gs when I first got it, and havent really messed with it since, but I really want to update it and hopefully use the new ios5. I was hoping you could help me out because I have tried researching how to do it but since I am soooo far behind as far as updates go I can hardly find any information that relates to my current situation. I was gonna PM you but decided to just reply on here in case someone else has a similar situation.

Any and all help is appreciated! :)

1. I have a 3gs with old bootrom 359.3
2. I am currently on version 3.1.2 and modem firmware 05.11.07
3. I am jailbroken with limera1n and unlocked for Tmobile

I think this is all you need to know but please let me know if I missed something....I would really appreciate a step by step breakdown on what I need to know to either update to ios5 or get as updated as possible while still remaining jailbroken and unlocked.

THANKS!
 
colved said:
Thanks for your very helpful guide. I unlocked my iphone 3gs when I first got it, and havent really messed with it since, but I really want to update it and hopefully use the new ios5. I was hoping you could help me out because I have tried researching how to do it but since I am soooo far behind as far as updates go I can hardly find any information that relates to my current situation. I was gonna PM you but decided to just reply on here in case someone else has a similar situation.

Any and all help is appreciated! :)

1. I have a 3gs with old bootrom 359.3
2. I am currently on version 3.1.2 and modem firmware 05.11.07
3. I am jailbroken with limera1n and unlocked for Tmobile

I think this is all you need to know but please let me know if I missed something....I would really appreciate a step by step breakdown on what I need to know to either update to ios5 or get as updated as possible while still remaining jailbroken and unlocked.

THANKS!
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This guide might be handy to you. It's Mac only tho.
 
bought a new iphone

i recently bought a new iphone4 white 32gb
it has a factory
firmware version = 4.3.3 8j2
modem version = 4.10.01

is there a tutorial/guide for this baby on how to jailbreak it.. (4.3.3 jbed)

im a little paranoid here.. thanks
 
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