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How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Posted February 1, 2010 at 3:42pm by iClarified
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These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 3GS on the 3.1.2 iPhone firmware using RedSn0w for Windows. If you are already on firmware 3.1.2, do NOT update to firmware 3.1.3. The Mac version of this tutorial is here. The 3G version of this tutorial is here . The 2G version of this tutorial is here

This tutorial can be used to jailbreak before applying the BlackSn0w unlock if you are on OS 3.1.2. You can find instructions on how to apply the unlock here.




Step One
Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage

Download RedSn0w from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. Likewise, download the latest 3.1.2 firmware from below and place it in the same folder.

3.1.2 (3GS): iPhone2,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Extract the RedSn0w executable from the zip file to the Pwnage folder.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Step Two
***If you are running iPhone OS 3.1.2 you may skip this step***

Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Select your iPhone from the list of devices on the left. Now hold down shift and click the Restore button. Restore is preferred as it won't create any wasted space on your iPhone.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the firmware ipsw. Click the Open button to continue.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Step Three
Once iTunes has finished updating your iPhone to the desired firmware you may launch redsnw0w.exe from the Pwnage folder on your desktop.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Step Four
Once RedSn0w opens click the Browse button
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Step Five
Select the firmware ipsw we placed in the Pwnage folder on our desktop then click Open

How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Step Six
RedSn0w will ask you if this is a newer (fixed) model iPhone. Newer models of the iPhone 3GS have a fixed bootrom which requires you to connect your device to the computer each time you wish to reboot.

To find your serial number you can follow these instructions. The week number is usually the 4th and 5th digit of the serial number. For example, a serial number beginning with 88926 would be week 26 of 2009. 3GS units made week 45 or later will usually have a fixed bootroom. Before week 40 they usually have the older bootroom. Between weeks 40 and 45 the results vary.

If you believe your device has a fixed bootrom then press the Yes button. Otherwise press the No button.

If you accidentally select the wrong option you may have to do a full restore so please make this choice carefully.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Once the firmware has been verified click the Next button to continue.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Step Seven
Make sure Cydia is selected and click the Next button.
From this window you can select the jailbreak options you would like. If you have already pwned your device check the Already pwned option.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Verbose boot displays detailed information on boot of your device and is generally only needed by developers and advanced users.

Make sure Cydia is selected. For this tutorial we will also select Custom boot logo and Custom recovery logo.

When you click to select each custom logo option a dialog window will appear asking you to select the image. Locate the image you would like to use then press the Open button.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows) How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

*Remember the rules for boot logos are: RGB or Grayscale format with Alpha channel and dimension below 320x480. If you would like to use the iClarified ones they can be found here: Boot Logo, Recovery Logo

Click the Next button to continue
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Step Eight
RedSn0w will now instruct you on how to put your iPhone into recovery mode. Disconnect you iPhone 3GS from the computer then power it off. Then hold down the Home button while reconnecting the device to the computer. Don't let go of the button until RedSn0w detects the iPhone and begins installation.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Step Nine
Your iPhone will now reboot
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Step Ten
RedSn0w will then begin uploading the new RAM Disk and kernel.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)

Step Eleven
Once this is complete you will be notified that RedSn0w is done. Click the Finish button. When your iPhone finishes rebooting (5 minutes or so) it will be jailbroken with Cydia on the SpringBoard.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 Using RedSn0w (Windows)


*As usual a big thanks to the iPhone Dev-Team for this contribution to the community.
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che
che - December 13, 2012 at 6:38am
Can Anyone tell me what version Am I supposed to download for 3.0.04 I dont get which firmware to use
Sep
Sep - October 24, 2011 at 9:05pm
When i download the iPhone2,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore it's not a ispw file is a zip file.
Rachel
Rachel - January 7, 2011 at 11:58pm
I can't get past step five. it says" Unable to recognize ISPW " what does this mean? and how do i fix it?
Awn
Awn - January 8, 2011 at 1:57pm
rachel, why not try ver 4.0? much faster and easier on the battery.
AY
AY - September 12, 2010 at 4:29am
Is it true that if I currently have OS 3.0.1, I won't be able to upgrade to 3.1.2? I tried to JB and kept getting the 3194 error when I tried to restore to 3.1.2. What's the way to upgrade??? Do I have to wait until someone come up with JB 4.1 in order to upgrade my OS? Please advice. Thank you so much.
Awn
Awn - September 12, 2010 at 12:58pm
if you have never jailbroken, then now is NOT the time to jailbreak, you have to wait till 4.1 is jailbreakable.
AY
AY - September 28, 2010 at 5:18pm
Hello Awn, My 3Gs is jailbroken and unlocked running 3.0.1. I still should wait for 4.1?
navaid
navaid - August 5, 2010 at 8:29pm
hi all even after the last step, i am still stuck at cd/usb cable screen for more than 30 mins any idea why i am on 3.1.2 bb 05 11 07 3GS it went once into emergency mode so i ran the redsnow again but no luck pls guide
Mr. French
Mr. French - July 23, 2010 at 2:35pm
I'm following all the teps to jailbrake my 3gs 3.1.2 but when it comes to dowload iphone2,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw it actually dowload a Zip file. Someone can help me and tell me why?
Awn
Awn - July 25, 2010 at 1:39pm
try downloading with mozilla
Chigger
Chigger - July 19, 2010 at 10:37pm
Quick question, i am currently running a jailbroken 3gs with 3.0.1. I want to update to 3.1.2 but not 4.0.1/ I tried to do the shift click restore method, but it wouldnt take. probably because i never had this firmware installed in the first place. is there any way to install a specific firmware, without updating to the curent one and backtracking? thanks
Awn
Awn - July 25, 2010 at 1:41pm
if you have not backed up signatures for your phone, i highly doubt you could upgrade to 3.1.2/
anthony rijo
anthony rijo - July 4, 2010 at 12:27pm
Dear Team, i have been observing all the post in regards with jailbreak iphone 3GS but it seems that thre is something still to be explained or provide a little bit guideness as i know those who have 3GS (old botroom) are experiment some issue at the time to restore the IPSW created by the software...it seems that apple constantly refuse to update with the firmware...i am been trying to do everything according with your guideness but i can not get through to unlock or jailbreak my iphone 3GS (old botroom) I would like to ask a simple question; why it is that when you finish to create the IPSW with Redsn0w or Pwgnage tool this IPSW when you are using Itunes does not upgrade that IPSW, why is keep giving an error message? your response to his inquiry will be highly appreciated.
Andy
Andy - June 17, 2010 at 2:50am
Ok this is frustrating....I followed step by step based on this tutorials. After I restore the firmware 3.1.2 and install the redsnow all I see is the completely black out screen nothing comes up and I cant power on/off ...NOTHING. But when I connect to the Itune it says im in the recovery mode but you cant really see it because the screen is black. Anyway, I have 3GS 16gb and if anyone experience the same please share. Thanks in advance.
unix
unix - June 28, 2010 at 3:26am
The same problem , any help ?
Awn
Awn - June 30, 2010 at 12:30am
i have not experienced it, however; i could think of the following: 1) try the procedure on a different pc, with a freshly downloaded FW and redsnow, 2) try restoring 3.1.2 then balckrain it, just to see what happens 3) if all fails and you have an OLD bootrom, try OS4
///AMG
///AMG - June 16, 2010 at 1:40pm
I read the link that someone metioned below but i dont understand this ..how did you add this anyway ? " So, open the file C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts (Windows) or /etc/hosts (Mac OS X) and add the following entry to the bottom of the file. 74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com "
DaWhiteCrow
DaWhiteCrow - June 7, 2010 at 11:00pm
i just have a question, i have two iphone 3gs, both 3.1.2 / 05.11.07 / 51week, one i didn't touch at all, fresh from at&t, locked and not in use, the other one i did redsnow several months back, so now its tethered jailbroken and unlocked. is the perfect jailbreak out yet? do i need to treat these two phones with two different methods if i want to unlock and jaibreak them perfectly? if yes what should i use? its been bothering me for months, since the untouched phone was a birthday present for my dad but i still haven't give him yet cause he doesn't know how to tethered boot it, any help?
seb
seb - May 24, 2010 at 4:40pm
i have iphone 3gs 32 gb at & t phone in emergency call mode. frns pls give me ur suggestion to jailbreak my phone.which version is better 3.1.2 or 3.1.3 and which version of itunes i have to use?? thnxx for ur replies
Awn
Awn - July 25, 2010 at 1:46pm
if you have new bootrom, do 3.1.3, or wait till 4 is jailbroken for your phone, otherwise, upgrade to 4 reading the guide.
Capitanloria
Capitanloria - May 9, 2010 at 2:32pm
I have an iphone 3gs 3.1.2... i had it thetered unlocked with blackra1n but suddenly when it ran out of battery and tried to unlocked, after the tipical screen comes up it shuts down again... what is happening...can somebody tell? and what to do...please...im without cell phone and i need it a lot!!!!!! please thanks.....
Sam
Sam - May 1, 2010 at 7:16pm
Please Help ...I Just Tried To JailBreak My Iphone 3GS . After I Run Redsn0w My Phone went To Black Screen n Now Nothin Happning , Itune saying u r phone pn recover mode . But my contact is in phone . please help me how can i save my contacts please help ..
Anees
Anees - April 28, 2010 at 6:50am
Hi All, I have just bought factory unlocked Iphone 3GS (3.1.3), and I am totally unfamiliar on how to install applications etc on my phone. I would request experts for step by step instructions on how to install applications on my factory unlocked Iphone 3GS. Thanks and regards, Anees
tmpmb
tmpmb - April 20, 2010 at 8:57pm
Hi, I have tried jailbreaking my iPhone using redsn0w but I keep going back to recovery mode (the USB + iTunes logo) after reboot. Even if I just tick the "'just tether to reboot'" it still doing the same thing... Any idea how to fix this? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
me
me - April 17, 2010 at 2:46pm
Hey, noob question, do you jailbreak with or without SIM card in your iPhone? Thanks!
Awn
Awn - April 18, 2010 at 1:47am
doesnt really make a difference
kelvin
kelvin - April 2, 2010 at 9:50am
so far any successful cases on 3GS 3.1.3 ??
teby
teby - April 1, 2010 at 11:58am
i just got a new iphone is a 3g OS 2.1would this redsn0w will work to jailbrake and unlock my phone??
Manish Goel
Manish Goel - April 1, 2010 at 4:56am
Hi I am unable to perform step 8 & 9. EXE is unable to read ipone in recover mode.. Thanks Manish goel
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