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How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Posted June 22, 2010 at 1:21am by iClarified
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These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 3G on the 4.0 or 4.0.1 firmware using RedSn0w for Windows and iTunes 9.2. The Mac version of this tutorial is here.

This tutorial can be used to jailbreak before applying the UltraSn0w unlock. You can find instructions on how to apply the unlock here. It will also hacktivate your device for those not with an official carrier.

Step One
Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage


Download RedSn0w from here or here and place it in the Pwnage folder. Likewise, download the latest 4.0 firmware from below and place it in the same folder. If you would like to update to 4.0.1 you will need this firmware as well.

4.0.0 (3G): iPhone1,2_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw
4.0.1 (3G): iPhone1,2_4.0.1_8A306_Restore.ipsw

Extract the redsn0w executable from the RedSn0w zip file into the same folder.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Important: If you wish to remain at 4.0 then skip Step Two.

Step Two
Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

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 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the 4.0.1 firmware ipsw. Click the Choose button to continue.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Step Three
Once iTunes has finished updating your iPhone to the desired firmware open the Pwnage folder on your desktop and launch the redsn0w application from the redsn0w folder we extracted earlier.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Step Four
Once RedSn0w opens click the Browse button
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Step Five
Select the 4.0 firmware ipsw we placed in the Pwnage folder on our desktop then click Open.

Important: Select the 4.0 firmware ipsw even if you updated to 4.0.1.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Step Six
Once the firmware has been verified click the Next button to continue.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Step Seven
RedSn0w will now prepare the jailbreak data

Step Eight
From this window you can select the jailbreak options you would like.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

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 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1] How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

*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

Notice that RedSn0w has already selected to Enable multitasking, Enable homescreen wallpaper, and Enable battery percentage. If you do not need multitasking we would recommend deselecting it as it makes your iPhone 3G run very slow.

Click the Next button to continue
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Step Nine
Please plug your iPhone into the computer and make sure its OFF then click the Next button
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Step Ten
RedSn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode. You can find more help with DFU mode here
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Hold down both the Home button and the Power button for 10 seconds.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Release the Power button and continue holding the Home button until RedSn0w detects the device.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Step Eleven
Your iPhone will now reboot
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Step Twelve
RedSn0w will then begin uploading the new RAM Disk and Kernel.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

Step Thirteen
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 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]

You can now unlock your device using UltraSn0w by following these instructions.

*As usual a big thanks to the iPhone Dev-Team for their hard work and contribution to the iPhone community.
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tgiymjqj
tgiymjqj - December 4, 2012 at 5:28pm
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Coach Factory Outlet
Coach Factory Outlet - March 3, 2012 at 3:49am
Thank you very much.I like this site.
Wonderer
Wonderer - December 19, 2010 at 9:20am
Does she work for 3gs? I'm struggling to find a guide like this but for the 3gs? Any help will be appreciated.
Ko Zin
Ko Zin - October 15, 2010 at 11:24pm
Can't restore to 4.0 firmware! error 3190. Present; firmware 3.1.2 modem firmware 5.12.01 3G please help me can't update/restore to 4.0 O.S Please help!
Vi
Vi - December 26, 2010 at 5:17pm
I am getting the same error too, when trying to restore with iTunes; I tried it 2X, Version: 3.1.2, Modem Firmware: 04.26.08, iTunes 10 tried to see if there is way around this not much luck & I don't know if iTunes 10 is the reason its not working, but I would like to update to 4.0.1
Me
Me - October 13, 2010 at 11:29pm
1) you guys need to add a part where you edit c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts to add the line "74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com". This way the check of the firmware goes to a cydia site and thus won't fail. 2) it's possible to downgrade from 4.0.2 to 4.0.1 and jailbrake with Redsn0w and unlock via Ultrasn0w.
jrs13
jrs13 - October 1, 2010 at 9:41am
i tried to fallow these steps but my ipod wont reboot can some one help?????
K
K - September 21, 2010 at 4:39pm
Hi Guys.. Can u please help me I am all lost! I have an iPhone 3G officially purchased in India.. It has the official carrier .. never Unlocked Only Jailbroken .. I am on Version 3.1.3 (7E18) Firmware: 05.12.01 What I want to do is update my iPhone to 4.0 plus have it jailbroken.. So Yesterday I attempted to jailbreak my 3G 3.1.3 05.12.01 Using this Tutorial and it didn't work when i tried using the 4.0.1 (3G): iPhone1,2_4.0.1_8A306_Restore.ipsw (after trying to check with Apples server it gave me an error, something that this update cannot be used .. or something)...Then i tried the other 4.0 ispw.. and the whole procedure went thru .. DFU moed and all but when iPhone rebooted it was just the same as it was earlier .. same version etc) Can u guys plz help me... How do I upgrade to the iOS4 and also have it jailbroken .. Also i would appreciate if u can tell me how can i also Unlock it to use any service provider.. If u can guide me to a tutorial or sumthing that wud be great :) I have upgraded to the latest iTunes 10 Thanks in advance for any help.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel - September 29, 2010 at 7:37pm
Apple doesn't accept anything less than 4.1 right now... which can only remain your iPhone dumb for some time before the jailbreak comes out. So, what you have to do is to wait and constantly check the iPhone Tutorial on this site. Very soon it will be released. Hope this helps!
K
K - September 30, 2010 at 2:35pm
Thanks for yr response... OK What I have done is Updated to 4.1 than using the Beta Release of Redsnow for Mac .. I did the jailbreak .. But I dont like how many things crash and also it gone a bit slow... So I want to go back to 3.1.3 or 3.1.2 Basically anything other than 4... Can u guys plz help? Thanks!
Emmanuel
Emmanuel - September 30, 2010 at 9:00pm
Sorry, don't think you can even do that (downgrading) except if you previously saved your SHSH Blobs on saurik server before upgrading to iOS 4.1 which I am pretty sure you DID NOT!
K
K - September 30, 2010 at 9:46pm
Hi.. Yes I think I have saved them.. Coz I remember.. Once when I opened Cydia it showed a msg saying something like "yes make my life easier.." and I did select it.. So I believe I have done that.. So how do I go about it.. Emmanuel I appreciate u following up on this :-) Thanks!
K
K - October 1, 2010 at 2:38pm
Thanks Emmanuel... Is there any way I can confirm if the SHSH blobs were successfully saved? Using Cydia? or sum other method?
Emmanuel
Emmanuel - October 1, 2010 at 7:43pm
I don't think there is any other way to figure that out right now since you have already upgraded to 4.1. So, just follow the instructions on the links, maybe Cydia successfully saved them for you. Good luck :-) !
Me
Me - October 13, 2010 at 11:31pm
edit c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts to add the line "74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com". This way the check of the firmware goes to a cydia site and thus won't fail.
Ko Zin
Ko Zin - October 16, 2010 at 3:50am
Thanks a lot! :D
Bruno
Bruno - September 20, 2010 at 3:40pm
Hi I have installed itunes 9.1 and just have to install 10. Wath can i Do?
Bruno
Bruno - September 20, 2010 at 3:37pm
Eu to com o Itunes 9.1 e soh tem o 10 pra baixar, posso fazer no 9.1 ou no 10?
iphone user
iphone user - August 30, 2010 at 2:59pm
everything u mentioned is gr8 and very helpful thank u! but when i want to update the iphone firmware using the shift-restore in itunes, the iphone should be on or off? and what version of itunes should i use? pls rply
iphone user
iphone user - August 30, 2010 at 2:57pm
everything u mentioned is gr8 and very helpful thank u! but i have 1 quest! when i want to update the iphone firmware using the shift-restore in itunes, the itunes should be on or off? pls rply
Tim
Tim - August 23, 2010 at 6:13pm
is anyone else having problems wiith Redsnn0w 0.9.5b5-5 recognizing 4.0.1? the firmware is continually not being recognized and i have tried everything i know (even adding .ipsw to the file) any ideas?
Faith
Faith - August 23, 2010 at 8:02pm
Of course it won't recognize.. U have to browse 4.0 firmware.. Not 4.0.1 to jb..
iceman1569
iceman1569 - August 26, 2010 at 8:27am
I had the same prob. Updated to 4.0.1 and Jailbreaked using 4.0 with redsn0w. It worked well
Rafael Ramos
Rafael Ramos - September 22, 2010 at 4:33am
Update iphone with 4.0.1 and jb with 4.0 and u're done :)
jrs13
jrs13 - October 1, 2010 at 9:48am
my ipdo wont reboot while divice is being processed what can i do can u help ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
abdullah
abdullah - August 13, 2010 at 4:05pm
I have a 2.2.1 firmware. Can I use the same method straight and have no problem with unlock and jb ? Who can tell?
aashi
aashi - August 11, 2010 at 4:15am
hi, can i follow this tutorial wit new updated version of itunes 9.2.1?? pls pls plsssssssss reply..
Faith
Faith - August 10, 2010 at 6:24am
hi, my iphone 3g is on 3.0 with baseband 04.26.08. i have it jailbreaked and unlocked using your old tutorial. suddenly my youtube wont connect. and my cydia crashed too. now my iphone 3g is getting hanged very frequently and hence i decided to upgrade, jailbreak and unlock using this present tutorial "How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G Using RedSn0w (Windows) [4.0, 4.0.1]" My problem is 1) wen start itunes its showing new update to 9.2.1. n this tutorial says this jailbreak works only on itunes 9.2 which i dont have.. were do i download 9.2 version from.. and 2) should i save SHSH blobs? if yes wen? after upgrade, jailbreaking and unlocking? pls pls pls help.. its frustrating everytime phone gets hanged jus wen there is an urgency.. pls help.. thank u guys... :)
Mattias
Mattias - August 9, 2010 at 4:55pm
Trying to upgrade from 3.1.2 (jailbreaked with redsnow) on my 3G but when trying to restore I get different kinds of messages that I can´t go further. This is after Itunes say´s its checking with Apple! I have the latest Itunes. I have also tried to upgrade but it still doesn´t work. The reason I want to upgrade is because I hope to get rid of some problems I have!
banana9
banana9 - August 7, 2010 at 12:28pm
hi somebody help i download firmware ready ,when extract files out but I can't see ispw how i get it, who know please help me thank
derschtob
derschtob - August 8, 2010 at 10:47am
Use a browser like Firefox to download the ipsw. Other browsers interpret the ipsw file wrong.
Khan
Khan - August 2, 2010 at 3:57pm
I'm thinking of going back to 3.1.3. Do I follow the same procedure as above and just use the 3.1.3 firmware? Will there be any problems going back to 1.3.1 from iOS4? Any help will be appreciated.
Khan
Khan - August 1, 2010 at 3:25pm
Since my update to 4.0.1. My battery drains RAPIDLY...It goes to 10% after 1.5 hours of useage. Its very frustrating and im thinking of going back to 3.1. Is anyone else facing similar problems?
Rish
Rish - October 23, 2010 at 10:00am
The drain happens when you have push turned on for emails and you dont have data plan. The happened with me earlier this year. I researched a lot but turning push email resolved my problem. Looks like it keeps looking for network which drains battery too fast. let me know if this fixes ur issue.
Zahoor
Zahoor - August 1, 2010 at 5:48am
You people are great. it was done flawlessly, Thank you so much all of you.
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