Blacksnow (Blacksn0w) Unlocks iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware

Gadgets, Mobiles | Reshadat | October 31, 2009 at 7:09 pm

Update 1: Blacksn0w launched. Check out the step by step guide to use Blacksn0w to jailbreak and unlock iPhone 3.1.2 baseband 05.11.07

Update 2: BlackRa1n works with every iPhone and iPod touch model out there. However for some models of iPod Touch, it is still tethered. The steps are almost same for all devices.

iPhone 3G and 3GS users running 3.1.2 firmware can unlock and jailbreak their iPhones using a new tool released by GeoHot named Blacksnow (or blacksn0w).

According to his latest blog post, he wrote that he is working on a new tool called Blacksn0w, which will enable users on 05.11.07 baseband to unlock and jailbreak their iPhone 3g and 3GS. The software is still not ready and would take some time to be released.

GeoHot released a screenshot on his blog confirming the arrival of Blacksn0w.

Blacksnow Blacksn0w

Lets see if GeoHot can release it before iPhone dev Team. :)

Update: BlackSnow (or Blacksn0w) will be out on November 4th,2009. Stay Tuned. Blacksn0w launched. Check out the next update guide.

Update: Check out the step by step guide to use Blacksn0w to jailbreak and unlock iPhone 3.1.2 baseband 05.11.07

Related posts:

  1. Unlock and Jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 baseband 05.11.07 using BlackSn0w (or Blacksnow)
  2. Fix WiFi, GPS and YouTube Issues with iPhone 3.1.2 Jailbreaked via Blackra1n (or Blacksn0w)
  3. iPhone 3.0 Firmware Direct Download Links
  4. iPhone Firmware 3.1.3 Direct Download Links
  5. iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware Direct Download Links

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  • rinell
    OMG Blacksnow is the best since sat my iphone 3updated in itunes its been two days now i trying to fix my phone because it went in simlock i tried everything ziphone ,winpwn ,redsnow nothing worked i was goin to send it to fix today then i saw blacksnow wil be released today it was god send I restored the iphone in itunes the download black rain it unlocked the phone then i search black snow and the band worked so my phone is fixed and i saved some moneyy yayy to blacksnow i will sure donate something to the black rain guys when i get money on my credit card
  • Hi Rinell,
    Thanks for the comment. Yes I agree that it is indeed a life saver. GeoHot has done a remarkable job. Blackra1n is simple and does the trick. Cheers.

    P.S: Check out step by step guide to use Blackra1n or Blacksn0w here: http://www.technonix.com/2009/11/unlock-and-jai...
  • chava11
    do u have a number so u can help me
  • briannewell
    hey do u think u can help me???
  • LELE
    its work with Ipod touch 3rd generation?
  • Yes. It works. Blackra1n works with every iPhone and iPod device out there!
  • dave
    I tried this today but whenever I power off and restart iphone, it will have to ask me to connec to itunes..any feedback?
  • This means that the iPhone is stuck at recovery mode. Use the following link to get out of recovery mode: http://u.nu/2p4s3
    if that does not help, try restoring and jailbreaking again. Make sure you are restoring to original 3.1.2 firmware and not custom made by PwnageTool
  • Ah you have the new iPhone 3GS. Apple updated the bootrom and hence the jailbreak is tethered (for now). That means you'll have to use Blackra1n everytime you reboot your device. So when you reboot, use blackra1n to re-jailbreak your device. You'll get the signals back as blacksn0w would already be installed.

    You don't have to upgrade again and again. Just run Blackra1n and it'll be fine!
  • mori
    iPhone 2g version 3.1.2 firmware 04.05.04 how do i unlock it?
  • upgrade to official 3.1.2 firmware using iTunes. Then follow the guide here: http://www.technonix.com/2009/11/unlock-and-jai...

    If you have any problem then feel free to contact me. Thanks for the comment
  • anwarwali
    Hi Reshadat........still confused with the unlock for 2g when Blackra1n is used to jailbreak. Am afraid to upgrade to 3.1.2.........kindly help
  • Just follow the guide above. You'll be able to do it. I used it with my iPhone 2G and it works great
  • Swifty
    Reshadat can u help plz?

    I have the lastest firmware from itunes on my 3gs and i used blacksnow to jailbreak (which worked fine) but i keep getting stuck at recovery mode when i turn my iphone off. i tired using the irecovery tool but i must be doing something wrong as i can't get it to reboot without going into recovery. Any guidance here?
  • Mr. Helpsalot
    Yes run blackrain again when you plug your phone up. It will take the reboot out and you'll be good to go.
  • Swifty
    Reshadat can u help plz?

    I have the lastest firmware from itunes on my 3gs and i used blacksnow to jailbreak (which worked fine) but i keep getting stuck at recovery mode when i turn my iphone off. i tired using the irecovery tool but i must be doing something wrong as i can't get it to reboot without going into recovery. Any guidance here?
  • You must be having latest iPhone 3GS. Apple updated the bootrom due to which currently the newer models of iPhone 3GS are tethered. That means they'll loose Jailbreak as soon as they are restarted. You'll have to use blackra1n again and every time you start your device.

    That may change in future when new tools are launched. Do keep checking technonix.com or subscribe to the feeds. we'll update you when there are new tools available!
  • lor
    Same problem on my ipod touch 3.
  • jarhead
    thanks so much blacksnow
  • jessm
    Hi
    I can download blackrain onto my iphone but.....I am in Australia & I have an AT&T iphone, the firmware it 3.1.2(7D11), blackrain allows other networks but when I put my australian simcard in, it says Different SIM detected Please connect to iTunes. I can receive calls - but then is says Emergency Calls only. When I connect to iTunes, its says 'the sim card inserted in this iphone does not appear to be supported'. Blackrain cant work with at&t sim as I cant connect to internet & cydia,snow does not appear on app anyway. If you can help please do...
  • Try using blackra1n without the sim card. That should do the trick
  • kcw
    hello-thank for doing this. i have an 3g firmware 3.1.2(7D11) jailbroken with ultrasnow, working fine, tried to unlock with blacksnow but now the phone is frozen!! restarted multiple times but unable to get pass the beginning pineapple sign...any and all help much appreciated!!
  • Try restoring it to original apple firmware and then using blackra1n.
  • amsupreme
    i jus gotta a new iphone 16GB 3Gs with the new bootrom and im having the same tethered jailbreak problem as everyone. i also understand that i have to make it rain every time i reboot. But what is this blacksnow all about? what does it unlock the iphone for? (im a newbie pls help, Thanks)
  • Unlocking means that you can use any carrier with iPhone. So if you plan to use any other carrier than AT&T, then you'll have to unlock.

    Jailbreaking the iPhone allows it to run unofficial apps and have more application repositories like Cydia.

    So if you need any one of these, you'll need blackra1n. It does both unlocking and jailbreaking. Follow the guide above if you need to
  • varun
    hey thanks a lot guys.. great work.
  • Francis
    Hi is the blacksnow jailbreak untethered?
  • For new iPhone 3GS having updated bootrom and MC models- it is still tethered.
  • Alex G
    Hi, If i chose unlock will i be able to use my AT&T sim still? Is it a good idea to unlock it even if i plan on using my ATT sim. For instance if something happens and i have to borrow someone else's sim then i can just pop it in. is this a good idea, or should i not bother unlocking if this is the case?
  • Yes you can do that. There won't be any problem

    Thanks for commenting
  • Eric H
    I have 3g 16gb I follow all those blackrain steps, install blacksnow still no service when I use my tmoblie sim someone plz help
  • Did you turned off 3G?
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