Geohot has tweeted saying that the jailbreak is easy but only helps those dumb enough to upgrade.
I hear rumors going around that the 3.1.3 jailbreak is hard. It isn't. But the only people it helps are those dumb enough to upgrade. Sorry.
These comments indicate that it's unlikely the BlackRa1n jailbreak will be upgraded to support the new firmware.
iPhone 3GS and iPod touch 3G users - please be very careful you do not upgrade. Most other users can still jailbreak using RedSn0w. See here for more information.
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vesh - March 3, 2010 at 8:34pm
i accidently updated the new version from itunes 3.1.3(7E18) with baseband 05.12.01 on my 3gs iphone and i try to restore it again from itunes because my iphone was lock and i cannot use anymore. but now i have again another problem is that when i turn on my iphone i saw the usb connected with itunes and above the itunes there is a lock sign. i dont know how to fix it please i need your help
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snoorky - March 2, 2010 at 7:25pm
Hi guys, i just bought a brand new Iphone 3gs, didnt know much about the whole thing with jailbreaking / unlocking accept that it can be done. You can imagine the look on my face when i have spent a whole day (literaly) on the net reading about my brand new super cool firmware and baseband that CANT be jailbroken/unlocked...hopefully the new firmware will come soon and with it the new jailbreak and unlock...until that moment iPhone is staying in the box....
fingers crossed
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scramison - February 25, 2010 at 8:11am
Im running 3.1.3 jailbroken and tethered via redsn0w 0.9.3 and MyWi
All you have to do is use the 3.1.2 ipsw when prompted by redsn0w. first try I got a small error on the PC side. Second try it went through! Use cydia to get MyWi as an app and bam thethered!
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wezz69 - February 22, 2010 at 12:18pm
he says its easy but wont release it... its like my 4yr old saying his 12yr olds maths homework is easy, but cant show he can actually do it,... its hearsay, and all GEOs word, no proof at all.
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stepback - February 8, 2010 at 11:29pm
What if I buy my iphone is preinstall with FW 3.1.3. Than I`m stuck till some kind soul can JB it. Pls Geohot or Devteam, you all have to think about the next batch of iphone users with FW preinstall with 3.1.3.
(Geohot has tweeted saying that the jailbreak is easy but only helps those dumb enough to upgrade.
I hear rumors going around that the 3.1.3 jailbreak is hard. It isn't. But the only people it helps are those dumb enough to upgrade.)
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Adamsnake - February 6, 2010 at 6:34am
Thanks Geo for some news, I am one of the idots who did update to the new firmware.
Its nice to hear that I may finaly be able to re jailbreak my ipod.
Thanks for your work so far!.
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Joe Cole - February 5, 2010 at 11:01pm
I don't doubt George is an epitome of the unlocking/jalbreaking community but in this instance, he's totally mocking all those that updated to 3.1.3 and were caught with their pants down. I agree that he gives out his work away for free but there's also a paypal link to a couple of his posts. Of course, it's up to an individual to hit the donate button but it's there unlike the Dev Team.
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Zeljko - February 5, 2010 at 4:38pm
God Bless You Geohot.....
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madcow - February 5, 2010 at 3:40pm
what's with all the spam about 3.1.3 being great? someone has way too much time.
it's a minor update like 3.0.1 was
People need to just stay where they are and when a larger update comes then we'll see jailbreaks for that.
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Scott - February 5, 2010 at 12:19pm
I have to agree with Geo. Don't get me wrong, he comes across as cocky but this update is pure BS from apple. If a new exploit is exposed well that might be one less exposed exploit available for 4.0.
The other thing is, I have jailbroken dozens of phones and touches. I send a page full of useful links to every person I jailbreak for. Many don't take the time to look at a single reference. I tell them never update the firmware. 7 already updated.
The forums are full of help and the iPhone web sites are full of advice. The community has made great advances spreading jb to the masses but some of the masses don't want to take on second to stay informed.
I think Geo's comments are aimed that audience.
The only think I want to know, has anyone had success rejailbreaking with 3.1.2 since apple stoppped signing and having to sign thru Saurik?
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Scott - February 5, 2010 at 5:37pm
Apple states the fix only corrects the battery meter.
But if the battery life improved hats good but surely not worth it to me to upgrade. Is it snappier too?
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Vlad - February 5, 2010 at 8:56am
When R u gonna fix the stupid thethered jailbreak. With that u might as well nit jailbreak at all
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Jo blo - February 5, 2010 at 6:41am
He's getting really cocky :|
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eLL Mobile Maldives - February 5, 2010 at 4:18am
i hope geohot will bring blackra1n new updates soon to jailbreak apple new os 3.1.3
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Mvran - February 5, 2010 at 2:37am
Come on people, He released blackra1n for free for everybody to use and made it realy easy too. If he reccomends not to upgrade then dont. I know i will not. Ill wait for the next big update, btw the 3.1.3 update has only a few minor bug fixes so it really isnt a problem to skip.
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iluvliverpool - February 5, 2010 at 7:48am
i agree
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Ricardo - February 5, 2010 at 12:15pm
i agree big time why he would waste his time on this let wait for the big update 3.2 and them he can work on it appreciate what he has done for free and if u follow him u should know they offer him really good money for blackrain but he decide to give it to us for free
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ccpj - February 6, 2010 at 7:37am
I fully agree with you
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omgcatbear - February 5, 2010 at 2:12am
"if its soo easy y dosnt he just release it?...mayb hes full of him self"
You're probably one of those people who did upgrade to 3.1.3.
The biggest reason for not releasing the method is that it is a minor update - not worth releasing a jailbreak that will be patched again anyway when Apple releases iPhone 4.0. Which would you prefer, a jailbreak for this minor 3.1.3 upgrade, or making it available for 4.0? Note, fewer and fewer exploits exist for jailbreakers out there. It is important that they save the exploits from needless patches.
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Ed - February 5, 2010 at 4:56am
and is easy for a 3gs with 3.1.3 ? i hope he show us the light .
And yes i am a dumb , i bought the iphone and updated 1 minute later , what a error.
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swatch - February 5, 2010 at 11:31am
There's no reason to upgrade. Period. You see any new features in 3.1.3? Answer: NO. Then why upgrade? If I were able to figure stuff out like GeoHot does, I would say the same thing. It's ridiculous that the same people who benefit from his intelligence and hard work are the same who are so quick to criticize him for his words. Ridiculous.
I'll wait until iPhone OS 4.0 before I do anything. My iPhone works great, I've got every feature I need working perfectly, so I don't care about a miniscule update.
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MrSandman996 - February 25, 2010 at 10:45am
to whom does Geohot owe anything to anyway??!!! He doesn't owe anyone another update just to keep in sync with Apple's defensive moves. If he does so then that is entirely up to him or the DevTeam for that matter. To think that those of Us smart enough to read and heed to the Warnings all over the net and the Cydia apps about NOT upGRADING as yet, is beyond belief. Where do these people come from?? If you are SOOL ( Surely Out Of Luck ) then that is that !! PErioD. We, myself included, have been there, DONE THAT!! Upgraded on iTunes ( by mistake) only to suffer the long awaited updates to be able to re-JBreak again. Those who are just learning all this , please learn to accept WISDOM from those that have gone before YOU>
"Amen and all that Jazzzzzzzz......"
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wezz69 - March 4, 2010 at 3:45am
So what about all the people who just bought new iphones with 3.1.3 preinstalled?
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