Unlock and Jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 baseband 05.11.07 using BlackSn0w (or Blacksnow)

Gadgets, Mobiles | Reshadat | November 3, 2009 at 9:17 pm

Update: 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.

Update2: A real fix for WiFi issues (not the usual “Reset Network Settings”) See here: iPhone 3.1.2 Blacksn0w WiFi Fix

Geohot released Blacksnow (or Blacksn0w) for unlocking and jailbreaking iPhone 3.1.2 . The release is working as per his post on his blog. You’ll need a working WiFi or mobile internet connection (data access plan) to install Cydia/Rock/Blacksn0w.  Here is the step by step guide to unlock and jailbreak iPhone 3G and 3GS 3.1.2 baseband 05.11.07 using blacksnow (or blacksn0w):

blackra1n blacksn0w

For iPhone 3G and 3GS:

  1. Update your iPhone to new 3.1.2 firmware directly using iTunes or by using the direct download links and using shift+restore on iTunes. It is better to directly update the device using iTunes. Do not directly update from iTunes.
  2. Download and install Blackra1n RC3 from http://www.blackra1n.com.
  3. Run the software to Ra1n your iPhone (Click the “make it ra1n” icon).Takes about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

    4. Important Update: If you are on Windows Vista or Windows 7, then using “Windows XP compatibility mode” may cause the iPhone to hang at recovery mode. If you are getting the same problem, then try using Blackra1n as is- without any compatibility mode. This may solve the problem. (Thanks to AngelB for pointing this out)

    blackra1n blacksn0w

  4. After iPhone reboots, open blackra1n.app and you should now see “sn0w”.

    5. blackra1n with blacksn0w

  5. Click “sn0w” to install Blacksn0w. This will Unlock your iPhone 3G, 3GS running 3.1.2 firmware on 05.11.07 baseband.

For iPhone 3G and 3GS who previously installed blackra1n:

If you are a loyal blackra1n user who kept the blackra1n.app on your iPhone, run it. You will see Icy replaced by an option “ra1n”. Install this to upgrade your app. After upgrading, run blackra1n.app again. You will see “sn0w”. Install this, and enjoy your unlocked iPhone.

Update: If you’ve previously used Blackra1n but uninstalled it or you’ve used Pwnage tool/Redsn0w to unlock, then you’ll need to install Blacksn0w using Cydia. Use http://blackra1n.com/ as repo.

For iPhone 2G

It works for iPhone 2G too. Follow steps 1-3 above. At step 4, there won’t be any “sn0w” option. Just tap Cydia and/or Rock at this step. Rest of steps remains same.

If you are having any problem or query regarding Blackra1n, Blacksn0w, Jailbreak or any other query, Please ask them in comments. I’ll be glad to help you out

Update: A real fix for WiFi issues (not the usual “Reset Network Settings”) See here: iPhone 3.1.2 Blacksn0w WiFi Fix


Related posts:

  1. Blacksnow (Blacksn0w) Unlocks iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware
  2. Fix WiFi, GPS and YouTube Issues with iPhone 3.1.2 Jailbreaked via Blackra1n (or Blacksn0w)
  3. Unlock and Jailbreak iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS, iPod Touch 1G and 2G using PwnageTool 3.1.5 on Mac OSX
  4. Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 3.1.2 using Sn0wbreeze (Snowbreeze)
  5. Redsn0w (Redsnow) for iPhone 3.0 and iPod Touch 3.0 Launched – Unlock and Jailbreak on Windows

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  • Praveen Pinto
    Hello,

    I need help please, I have an iPhone 3G, Was happy on 3.0 till I upgraded to 3.1.3 using sn0wbreeze, then ran blackra1n, the phone then wouldnt boot and was stuck on the snowflake.

    In desperation I had to install the official 3.1.3 using itunes, which now gives me an iphone which says insert a SIM from AT&T, it doesnt go to any other screen apart from the sim insert screen and the emergency call screen.

    I tried downgrading to 3.1.2, but it wont allow me, tried to go to Custom 3.1.3 using sn0wbreeze, but even that either gives me a 1600, 1601 or 1604 error, have tried in DFU and recovery mode.

    HELP!!!!!

    Thanks in advance,

    Praveen
  • You did a terrible mistake. You cannot unlock iPhone 3G 3.1.3 yet with blacksn0w or ultrasn0w. You can jailbreak I guess..but no unlock. Never ever upgrade directly from iTunes unless specified in any tutorial. By directly upgrading you upgrade your baseband too. I think you must be at 05.12.1 baseband. Baseband of iPhone 3G and 3GS can't be downgraded no matter what tools/softwares you use.

    You can only wait now for new unlocking tools.

    P.S: Oh yes. Do tell me your baseband version and baseband bootloader version. There may be a ray of hope if your bootloader is old
  • colley
    i think that i need to get it back on the official baseband but i dont know how plz help me thanks
  • baseband will remain at 04.05.04_G as it is iPhone 2G. Try restoring to 3.1.2 and try using the guide to jailbreak via redsn0w. Did you used AT&T sim while jailbreaking? Do not worry about the baseband version if you are on iPhone 2G.
  • colley
    hey plz help me m8 i have recently jailbroken and unlocked my iphone 2g version 3.1.3 and after the 1st 2-4 days the signal has gone and it says NO SERVICE in the top right hand corner and i then put into restore mode and restored it and then i done the process again using RED SNOW and it only installed cydia but did not unlock to unnoficial sim. so then i went down to setting > about and looked at the modem firmware (baseband) and i found that it has changed to 04.05.04_G and i dont know what to do to get it to work again because i cannot recieve or dial calls or text but other than that everything else works. plz help me ASAP thanks m8
  • bousy
    YES YES YES YES YES !! Your solution worked.. I had to restore my iPhone using the custom package in the download links and the geohot logo appeared and I am very HAPPY!! MY IPHONE IS WORKING AGAIN!! Thank you soo much I really do appreciate your replies... I did not have confidence in myself that I was going to be able to do it and all my friends were letting me down telling me go to an expert.. NOBODY believed in me :P :P but I DID IT !!
    Thanks again :D :D :D :D
  • Great....Congrats...Its my pleasure to help you out. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any other problem. Also, keep visiting technoNix.com for more such tutorials. Thanks for dropping by.
  • bousy
    Hey Reshadat,
    I have been trying and searching for all sorts of different ways to do the same process using blackra1n but the geohot logo does not appear.. After the apple logo, comes the recovery mode and that's it.. NO GEOHOT.. NOBODY seems to be having my problem worldwide.. Maybe because my phone is already locked and i cant do anything but emergency calls is the reason why no jailbreaking happens.. I dont know.. IF you can help please doooooo... Thanks either ways :)
  • This thing should work. But since it doesn't..check out the obvious stuff first:

    1) Are you using custom ipsw or apple original ipsw? Now since 3.1.3 is out, you CANNOT upgrade directly via iTunes. You have to download 3.1.2 firmware for iPhone 2G using direct download links gives at the step 1 above.

    2) Are you using windows vista or windows 7? If so, try the compatibility mode.

    Also, since it is a better option, you can also jailbreak and unlock your iPhone 2G using redsn0w. Follow this link for tutorial: http://www.technonix.com/2010/01/download-redsn...
  • bousy
    Hey.. It's me again.. It did not work.. This is what I did:
    1)Restore through itunes
    2)Run blackra1n and hit the "make it ra1n"
    The window that says "wait for reboot" was on and my phone rebooted after 15 mins to the same thing.. no jailbreaking happened.. (the geohot logo did not appear at all)..
    I still have a screen that shows the itunes logo with a USB cable and "slide for emergency" in all languages.. I can make calls and receive calls but nothing else..
    step no .4 in ur instructions says:
    After iPhone reboots, open blackra1n.app and you should now see “sn0w”.
    i cant open any applications.. i cant do anything.. only receive and make calls..
    HELP!!
    Thanks,
  • bousy
    Hi.. i just checked the blackra1n.com website and it is blocked where I live... so is there another way to get it?? The more info. you give me the better.. I hope Im not that much of a pain :D
    Thanks again :)
  • Try using a proxy to access the site like http://www.anonymouse.org
  • bousy
    Thanks for replying :D SO all i have to do is follow this page... cool !! but even the proxy u gave me is blocked!! I'll try to find another that isn't.. I hate this retarded IP...
    Thanks again!!
  • bousy
    Hello,
    I got my iPhone 2nd hand a while ago. All i know about it is that it is 1st generation. It was working fine until I updated it using itunes and then .... nothing. There is a picture with a USB cable connecting to itunes and all I can do is receive and make emergency calls. WHAT TO DO? I tried Ziphone but I cant get it right.. There are too many versions of every jailbreaker I am not sure if I am using the right one and I dont want to end up ruining my phone :P
    Thanks for your effort :D Your reply is greeeeeaaaatly appreciated...
  • Do not ever use Ziphone..I repeat...Do not ever use Ziphone.Follow the guide above in this post and you'll be able to unlock and jailbreak.

    Do exactly as shown above
  • shavaiz
    did wotever it said an all dat came up was cydia an rock any advice
  • You must be on 2G. Just install Cydia and/or Rock and you are done.
  • Yesenia
    What do I do if I already have an unlocked IPhone and just want to update the software to 3.1.2? Cydia is currently installed in my phone, but if I were to upgrade and relock the phone do I simply follow these steps to get it unlocked again?
  • Yes you'll have to do everything from scratch. Update the firmware and run blackra1n. Do as shown above.
  • JBrooklyn
    Hi,
    I found an iphone at a nightclub...it was dead until i plugged it in. No one called and I cant get into it to find any info on it without a passcode. How do I get around that?
  • You can restore to apple 3.1.2 firmware and jb and unlock it via blacksn0w as stated in the post.
  • jdub
    thanks for the jailbreak i love it, but i have a major prob! i have the iphone 3G with the 3.1.2 update and the blackrain on it, it's been two weeks and jus this morning my phone alarm didn't wake me up and when i did i grabbed my phone and it told me that my spring board crashed and i i went crazy and uninstalled the blackrain and my phone went in safe mode WTF do i do next ;-(
  • Uninstalling blackra1n would do that. Try installing blackra1n via cydia if it is available. Else do again from scratch
  • runCMD
    I previously used Blackra1n to jailbreak my iPhone. After I installed winterboard I deleted blackra1n.app and cydia from my iPhone. Now I want to put more stuff on my iPhone - I don't seem able to get the blackra1n.app back on my iPhone. I am at ver 3.1.2 and 5.11.7 ... I run blackra1n and it reboots - I see the familiar fullscreen wanton look - and the PC says 'done, wait for restart' ... The iPhone doesnt' restart - it simply goes from the image to the lock screen. At this point - I swipe my finger and look for the blackra1n app. No such luck. Ideas ? Thanks :)
  • No you cant install blackra1n again. Did you install afc2add package from cydia before you uninstalled it?
  • donadnan
    hi guys sorry but for me blackra1n not working at all have tried every thing i could find on cydia or rockon or any other unlocking software out there even bought couple of software solutions other there and they turned out to be blackra1n wich a diffrent name ... my bootloader is 6.02 ... running baseband 5.11.7 and the new release 3.1.2 have tried to do every feaking thing i can flashed my iphone 3G reinstalled it from apple website by downloading custom restores but still cant get it to unlock ... desperately need help with this problem .. Thx
  • jules
    same for me.. help please!
  • sonny32s
    I have the first iphone an on baseband 04.05.04 an have version 3.1.2. when i do the repo incyndia for "blackra1n" it loads an all but when i try to install it the phone jus freezes an load gets stuck. Any info or tips for me anyone? thanks,

    p.s. im new to this stuff, so excuse me if my question is stupid
  • you don't have to install blacksn0w for iPhone 2G. You need to download blackra1n on your computer and continue with the tutorial above
  • furby1
    same issue with dboy.
    i previously managed to jailbreak n unlock my phone perfectly with blackra1n.
    but i recently restored it and got a replacement phone due to the wifi issue
    now after jailbreaking and unlocking it, it won;t read my other sim card.


    help will be greatly appreaciated
  • what is your baseband version?
  • Candy
    hey there...

    I got an German iPhone which is an t-mobile Germany exclusive. Now I live in the US for a while and would like to use it with an AT&T sim card. I used blackrain to jailbreak it but it's still not workin' with the AT&T sim card... can anyone help me with this issue?
  • iPhone 2G, 3G or 3GS? did you installed blacksn0w via blackra1n app in iphone?
  • dboy
    i am haing the same issue as cday, restored firmawre, running 3.1.2 from itunes, followed all the steps, flashed the ciorrect settings etc etc, when i put my telstra sim in it says to connect to itunes, (the pic of plug going into itunes) and tells me i have an incorrect sim in the phone. any ideas please?
  • Did you used bootneuter? or blackra1n?
  • Junaid
    Thanks alot for the guide. I had to do this 3 times before the blacksn0w icon finally came up :D. I used a t-mobile sim and it said no service. Then I just turned 3g of in settings and it worked finally!

    So if any1 gets "no service", just try turning off 3g first in setting-general-network
  • Sam
    forgot to mention, am on iphone 2g 8GB with 3.1.2 firmware i got from itunes
  • Did you followed the steps above? Don't worry about baseband version for iPhone 2G.
  • Sam
    Hi There, I'm having trouble unlocking, i think because my baseband is 04.05.04_G, how do i change it to 05.11.07?

    Cheers
  • dilip
    I have i phone 2g, I followed first three steps. jail break has been done.
    when i try to download cydia through wifi it is showing in error in internet connection (appearing wifi is connected & i am not able to open any page)

    Can somebody help me..
  • There might be some problem with your isp or you may need to enter manual ip and dns settings in your iPhone. Consult with your iSP.
  • cday
    I jailbroke my iphone 2g with 3.1.2 and firmware 04.05.04_G using blackra1n and I flashed with Bootneuter hoping to unlock it but whenever I put my Tmobile sim card, it says "different sim card" and tells me to connect to Itunes and won't let me past the emergency call screen even though Tmobile service is listed and it shows that I have bars. I've restored to 3.1.2 using Itunes and the direct dowload from here but neither one changes my firmware to 05.11.07. What can I do?
  • Do not use bootneuter. Insteas use blackra1n as done in this tutorial. You'll be able to unlock. iPhone 2G baseband does not get upgraded when restoring to 3.1.2
  • Topdeck
    Hi there,

    I have a 2G Iphone (currently on version 3.0) with baseband 04.05.04_G. Can I still upgrade to 3.1.2 being that baseband is not 05.11.07? If so, will I still be able to jailbreak and unlock with no problems? Please help with instructions how to do this?

    Thank you for your help.
  • Yes it would work. Just do as above and you'll be able to unlock it.
  • manny
    Ok, I am not sure if others are having this problem or if there is a solution for it (I am hoping).

    I just got an iphone from ebay, it works fine with at&t (i tested it out), however, i need to unlock to use t-mobile. I have read the instructions on this blog (and similar everywhere else) and followed it step by step. However, after the "sn0w" install, the phone can't seem to find the network, it searches for a while and then shows no service.

    I started over again to make sure I get it right:
    1. I restored the iphone (3G) to 3.1.2 using iTunes. It now has 3.1.2 with Modem FW 05.11.07
    2. Installed a new version of blackra1n and ran it and have the icon. Turned off 3G & Data Roaming and used wifi to install sn0w and once complete, turned wifi off and installed t-mobile sim card and got the same message.

    I have tried this 3 different ways not, rebooting after sn0w install, installing sim card during install. I am getting no luck here.

    Any advice?
  • Cheshiretao
    but after downloading your update, shift restoring it, and waiting for it to load my iphone 2g is still running 04.05.04 g firmware. now what?
  • Cheshiretao
    Let me get this straight.
    1. update firmware (through itunes my 2g remains04.05.04 so i'm downloading it from you).
    2. download blackra1n
    3. remove at&t simcard and insert tmobile simcard.
    4. turn off 3g (no option under settings that i can find on my 2g)
    5. run blackra1n from desktop
    6. run blackra1n from iphone and install cydia/rock
  • jr
    I have succesfully jailbrake/unlock my iPhone but now I cannot send or receive any texts and I'm having issues with no signal. I'm using a TMobile SIM with 3G disabled.
  • rick
    My phone still boots up to recovery without compatibility mode, using windows 7...any help please? had new software also..and from AT&T
  • nukelear7
    I as well have an iphone 2g and used the blackrain app to jailbreak it. Now it says no service when i install an at and t sim card. How do i unlock this to accept the sim card?
  • Ther is no need of unlock if you are using AT&T sim. If you have AT&T card, then there is no need of hacktivation too. In simple words, put your AT&T card in iPhone, and then start the above process from scratch.
  • Jr
    I have tried to used this program to jailbrake/unlock my 3g to no luck? It just gets stuck on the "done wait for reboot" pop-up window. What gives?
  • Whic Operating system? What is your baseband version. it should be 05.11.07.
  • Jr
    I'm running windows XP professional Version 2002 Service pack 3. 3.1.2 firmware and 05.11.07 baseband.
  • Dutch
    Hi Reshadat,

    Upgraded my 2G using iTunes to 3.1.2 - firmware stays at 4.5.4. Jailbroke using Blackra1n, installed Cydia fine, then Bootneuter. Bootneuter does not unlock (seems to run fine but then hangs on checking settings). Any thoughts how to unlock? Thanks
  • There is no need of bootneuter. The baseband cannot remain at 4.5.4. You must have used custom firmwares. Use the original apple 3.1.2 firmwares from here: http://www.technonix.com/2009/10/iphone-3-1-2-f...

    Then use blackra1n. no need of bootneuter or other tools. Do exactly as above. Reply back if you have any problem.
  • Daniel L
    Hi Reshadat i know you must be very busy but i have read through the whole page and after 10 hours of trying i have to ask you.
    I have a 2g Iphone with version 3.1.2 I installed the Blackra1n app and the phone became unlocked, i have wifi and everything but i have no signal. I even downloaded blacksnow through Cydia (which i think i don´t need) and that didn´t work either. I tried to jailbreak it over and over again changing ports and following every instruction i saw and nothing. Any ideas?
  • dutch
    Hi Reshadat,

    Thanks for your reply. I did ssh into the iphone and remove the lock folder from the root. It solved the issue.
  • gabokike
    Yes i followed every step and i installed the blacksnow directly from cydia but it still doesn't recognize the SIM card do i have to do something else about that? i'm sorry for my ignorance but i really don't know what to do :(
  • You dont have to install blacksn0w for iPhone 2G. There is no need for that. First- restore to 3.1.2 firmware- the original fimware. Then use blackra1n. You don't have to install blacksn0w from cydia.

    Follow the above steps exactly. And if you still have problem, then reply back stating exact steps you followed.
  • gabokike
    Hi again i finally could install the blacksn0w but it still doesn't recognize the SIM card do i have to reset the iphone or wait i really don't know what to do now
  • In iPhone 2G, there is no option of blacksn0w. You just have to run blackra1n, install cydia and/or rock and you are done. Did you follow the steps above?
  • gabokike
    Hi i'm having some problems when i try to add the blackra1n from cydia it says that it's having some error and doesn't load properly please help with that i'm desperate please help i have the iphone 2g and want the blacksn0w aplication please
  • Nonpro
    Before upgrading the firmware, should we insert the sim card or wait until the iPhone is unlocked & than inset it??? As I already unlocked it & when I inserted the sim from tmobile, it dint accept & doesn't show network??? help plz....
  • nonpro
    the other thing I've noticed is that the band is still the same i.e. 04.05.04_G..so dont know if the iphone is unlocked or jailbroken correctly....

    plz help???
  • NO, you do not need to jailbreak again. You'll have to disable 3g to get Tmobile to work.

    Also, the baseband should be 5.11.07. Use the original apple firmware and use the guide above to unloc your iPhone
  • new iphone
    ia have an iphone 3gs 16g and i'm with telus right now with data plan,this is the question if i jailbreak my phone am i gonna have problems with my data plan and data usage? coz i heard don't know if this is true that once youre phone is jailbroken and you have a data plan eventhough you don't use the internet you always go over the limit can someone please explain this to me coz i did a search first but can't find results thanks
  • No thats just rumors. You can install SBSettings after you jailbreak and turn off edge/mobile internet to avoid accidental or background access of data plan.

    Jailbreaking does not have anything to do with data limits.
  • Robbie
    I follow everything for the 2g and I cannot find snow for unlock. Please help
  • There is no sn0w in 2G. Just go ahead with cydia and/or Rock.
  • nicholas
    thanks! i love u!!!! you helped me a LOT LOT LOT! THANKS
  • Thomas
    hi there!! i activated bllackrain an i had just cydia and rock to install. there was no snow, which i can select to install!! please help me, cus im going nuts!!!
  • You must be having iPhone 2G. There is no sn0w in 2G. Just go ahead with cydia and/or Rock.
  • kleanthis
    Hello. I have some questions before I start jailbreaking. I live in Cyprus. I have a 3gs 3.1.2 baseband 05.11.07. Here we do not have sim cards with providers (connection to internet). I want to ask if something goes wrong,like no signal or internet connection, I can still restore with itunes or will I have a bricked iphone? I have been studying all comments through internet and I am pretty sure I know what I will do. Please answer.
  • Your iPhone will not brick. If there is no internet connection, then you'll not be able to unlock. So you'll not be able to use your sim card. But thats not bricking. You can still restore it using iTunes and activate using AT&T sim. If you have WiFi, then you'll be able to unlock.
  • anshal
    Hello , After running blackra1n.exe my iphone got rebooted but it is still unactivated. There is no signal of network provider. Also after opening blackra1n application in my iphone there is no Cydia, Rock or snOw feature in it. It just says " Please check your internet connection" and uninstall option is there. Please tell me what should i do next.It is a iphone 8GB model. version 3.1.2(7D11). Modem Firmware : 05.11.07
    Thanks
  • Kiranda
    Try to use wifi connection, you need to install blacksnow to unlock your phone and to install blacksnow, u need internet connection.
  • mbb1922
    please forgive this noob question have jailbroken and unlocked my 3g iphone using blackra1n and blacksn0w is it safe to upgrade my software for iphone which itunes is telling me is available to 3.1.2 firmware on iphone shows 05.11.07
  • Kiranda
    Yes, its safe to upgrade on itune then jb again with blackra1n.
  • al
    just wondering if i can download the 3.1.2 update directly off of itunes, without using blackra1n, my phone is a 2g unlocked, running 3.1(7c144) carrier 5.0. firmware 4.05.04_G on Tmobile

    i dont need the jailbreak, i just want to keep the unlock, ive updated my phone strait from itunes ever since i unlocked this past winter

    also, youtube has been locked ever since i think the 3.0 upgrade, any fixes aside from Cyndia apps?
  • If you are on 4.05.04 baseband, you'll loose unlock when upgrading. Its best to use PwnageTool to upgrade to 3.1.2. Or if you don't have MAC, you can use blackra1n. Both will work. But PwnageTools are having more positive reviews.
  • thomaar
    No matter how many ways or times I try to Jailbreak/Unlock my brand new Iphone 3GS, I get the msg "Different SIM detected: Please connect to ITunes" when I put my TMobile SIM in. Here's the steps:

    1. I used blackrain per the instructions without ITunes running. I hit make it rain. Everything looks good like its down loading.
    2. I enable my wireless on the phone and launch the blackrain icon on my phone. I install both Cydia and snow. Everything appears to install ok
    3. I swap my ATT sim with my TMobile sim and get the above error msg. I can make and receive calls with the TMobile sim in. The weird thing is when I receive a call, it is as if my contacts are loaded because the persons name appears that is calling me. It also recognizes that it is a TMobile sim by the Tmobile at the top left hand corner of the phone.
    4. The extra things I have done to try to make it work.
    a. Restore the iphone using ITunes then started the process all over again.
    b. Repeated the process with 3G enabled and disabled
    c. Tried to install Blackrain with either the Sim cards (Tmobile or At&T) and with none
    d. After install of snow & cydia with At&t sim, removed Sim, did reboot then installed Tmobile sim

    Here are the particulars on my phone: Version 3.1.2 (7D11); s/n 32946 (1st 5 #s); model MC123LL; firmwre: 05.11.07

    I am running from a Windows 7 machine. I also tried with a Window XP machine
  • Are you using blackra1n with AT&T sim in place? Then after jailbreak, you swap the sim? IF you use AT&T sim, then your iPhone will not hacktivate, hence the problem arises. Keep your T-mobile sim in place, jailbreak, install sn0w and cydia and disable 3G. That would do the trick.
  • sdL-
    Got into some problem jailbreaking my new i-phone 3GS its updated to 3.1.2 but when I click on the "Make it Ra1n" my iTunes will jus pop up a Note saying

    "iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode. You must restore this iPhone before it can be used with iTunes"

    and the phone will jus hang there.. anyone can help me with this problem?
  • thomaar
    Reboot you laptop and try again
  • sdL-
    do u mean reboot my laptop when the i-phone hang? or after d/l the Blackra1n? coz i using Mac Book to Jail break it and seem like its nt working.. trying alot of diff way for like 2days..
  • Close iTunes and try again
  • Kannan
    I only get itunes symbol after jailbreaking and unlocking the phone and not getting rebooting or able to restore to original apple version. I have returned the phone to bestbuy and they too tried to restore using itunes and failed. Do you have any idea why was it not possible even to teethered jailbreak?

    Thanks
  • sdL-
    i think i'm having the same problem wit u.. =(
  • shaywatson
    I just used your app to jailbreak my Iphone 3GS and every restart it says i need to restore the phone,,,,, its jail broke but when it reboots it shows the connection cable on the screen of the iphone and says it must be restored... then Itunes restores it and the jail break is gone.. any advise it is running ver 3.1.2 model MC136LL modem fireware 05.11.07
    Thanks in advance for any help !!!
  • the new iPhone 3GS has updated Bootrom, which means you need to use blackra1n everytime you reboot your device. You don't have any option right now. We'll, however, post about it as soon as it is possible. You can subscribe to our feeds by using the email form in top of page to remain updated about new tools.
  • nate k
    I updated my 2G to 3.1.2 last night using blackrain.. but i cant really install cydia or rock. how do i go about this? it starts downloading and then stalls out..
  • Should be a temporary problem. Did you used the fresh apple firmware and not the custom one?
  • holyblood
    Hi all,

    I've been trying to jailbreak my 3G 3.1.2 with 05.11.07 baseband with no success. The process of jailbreaking goes through without any hiccups EXCEPT that it it DOES NOT have the Blackrain icon on the sprinboard upon boot-up! I tried both Win XP and Vista (following their specific insturctions of course) but with no success!

    Please help. I'm a new iPhone user.
  • Did you update the firmware using iTunes first? Do it with original apple firmware and not the custom ones. Reply back if you have any other problem
  • holyblood
    hi reshadat, the phone originally came with the 3.1.2 firmware..how do i restore it
  • Download latest 3.1.2 firmware using direct download links here: http://www.technonix.com/2009/10/iphone-3-1-2-f...

    Then in iTunes, hold the Alt/Option key and click “restore” at the same time. Browse for the downloaded ipsw file and it'll restore to fresh 3.1.2.
  • Thanks Reshadat..I was able to finally JB my iphone 3g!!!!

    I followed your instructions on reloading the 3.1.2 orig fw and jailbroke using blackra1n by geohot and it wnet through WITHOUT any issues whatsoever!!!!

    Thanks so much!!! Happy Holidays!!!!
  • Wondering
    Hey guys. I just moved from the Us back to Europe, and looking to jailbreak/unlock my Iphone 3G. I followed the instructions, and everything's cool besides the fact that I don't have a data plan yet in my country.

    I still have the old US sim card in the Iphone .. if I replace it with a local SIM card (of a friend) who has a data plan on it .. do you think it will work?

    Or is there any other way to do this without having a wifi / internet connection ?

    Thanks a lot :)
  • Hi,
    yeah that would work. You can use your friend's sim and install cydia
    and blacksn0w. Currently there is not method to do it offline.

    Do ask if you have further queries
  • nail
    with my 2G, i put in my Tmobile sim card and run the unlock procedures, it went all through and reboot and I'm waiting for the home screen to show up so I can install cydia. However, it never let me into the home screen, only show up with a usb cord with the arrow connect to the itune icon like before. I already update the phone to 3.1.2 version. any help please. thanks
  • Are you on Vista? IF yes then try to turn off the compatibility mode. Also, did you updated to 3.1.2 using original Apple firmware?
  • rookie8155
    I have installed Blackra1n on my 3G 3.1.2 iphone. After installing it I ran sn0w. It looks like got installed successfully because I can see post install log showing message successful. Today, I put in Fido sim card in it. It picked up signal for Fido and even got text message from Fido that I was using Data apps on non data SIM card. But it was still showing connect to Itune message on iphone and won't let me open it up. Just showing Make Emergency cal only message.

    I will appreciate your help. Should I connect it to iTune? Will it fix the problem?
  • Is it a 3G or 3GS? Did you reboot the device? If it is a 3GS, then you'll need to run blackra1n every time you reboot your device. Also, are you using Vista?
  • rookie8155
    Thanks for your reply back. My phone is 3G and I ran blackra1n from Windows XP. First I tried on Windows Vista then I tried it on XP as per your recommendation. The problem is that the install finishes without any errors but it still does not unlock SIM card and promts to connect to iTune. I also Cydia to jailbreak it. Still same problem, it will allow me to install any apps.
  • joe
    bootneuter did not work on 2g iphone had datebase 04.05.04 version 3.1.2. crash wi-fi .I still can not use t-mobile sim card,,,,
  • Do not use BootNeuter. Use Blackra1n to unlock the 3.1.2 iPhone 2G. Follow the guide above.
  • nbm786
    If i use this unlocked iphone 3gs out of US would i have problems with wifi....and would i be able to use the internet under my contract instead of the wifi one?
  • You can, if your service provider allows it. You'll have to subscribe to a data access plan.
  • nbm786
    Hi! Once i have jailbroken the iphone 3gs and unlocked it...i have some problem using wifi. i always have to reset the network setting for it to pick up my network....why is that?
  • Hi,
    Yes that is a problem with blackra1n. You can install "Push Fix" and see if it fixes the issue. See the post for more details on installing the app: http://www.technonix.com/2009/11/fix-wifi-gps-a...
  • nubianj
    Hi! I need help! Ok I successfully jailbroke and unlocked my iphone 3g 3.1.2 5.11.07 firmware phone. Now I can't get any sounds like my ringtones and stuff. How do I fix that?
  • NubianJ
    Hi! I need help! Ok I successfully jailbroke and unlocked my iphone 3g 3.1.2 5.11.07 firmware phone. Now I can't get any sounds like my ringtones and stuff. How do I fix that?
  • puzzle
    Hi, everytime i install a appln after dl from cydia, it will restart my phone. And after that it hangs and show the usb connecting to itune page on my phone. Then i will need to restore my phone before i can use again. This prob oso exist when i install blackrain, when i restart my phone it hangs and I need to restore.

    Anyway to solve this problem??? btw I'm using the latest 3Gs which alr is with the latest 3.1.2 software.
  • As i said above, the new iPhone 3GS has updated Bootrom, which means you need to use blackra1n everytime you reboot your device. I'll post about new tools as soon as they are avilable. You can subscribe to our feeds by using the email form in top of page to remain updated about new tools.
  • adam smith
    hi ive just used ur app to jailbreak my Iphone 3GS and every restart it says i need to restore the phone is there an update for this or do i continue using balckrain each time?
  • Yes the new iPhone 3GS has updated Bootrom, which means you need to use blackra1n everytime you reboot your device. You don't have any option right now. We'll, however, post about it as soon as it is possible. You can subscribe to our feeds by using the email form in top of page to remain updated about new tools.
  • byrnel
    Hi followed all instructions, phone jailbroken but wont unlock, loaded snow etc, still showing no sim on phone. ?
  • Try disabling 3G and see if it works!
  • KYLE Z
    Hey I followed all of the steps and everything seemed to work fine except in the top left corner it says there is "no signal". Has anyone else had this problem???
    PLEASE HELP!!!
  • Try disabling 3G and see if it works.
  • SweetLeaf420
    Everything works fine, but snow does not show up on my ipod after i open Blackra1n, only Cydia and Rock show up.will either of these work fine?
  • Yes. Sn0w is needed only for iPhone 3G and 3GS. Others only need cydia and/or Rock.

    Thanks for the comment
  • alisutton
    I just bought a refurbed 3g and updated to latest firmware and baseband. I currently have t-mobile so need the unlock more than anything. I ran blackra1n and had a successful jailbreak but when I try to run blackra1n from the phone, it tells me to "Please check your Internet Connection. (Err..." Here is the problem, I have a wifi signal on the phone and I'm using it through my computer. It shows I'm connected through wifi but for some reason, I can't do anything on the phone......HELP!!
  • Looks more like a network problem. You may need to use DHCP instead of static IP on your WiFi connection.
    Do reply back if you have any other problem.
  • kalmychkov
    I have iPhone 2g with firmware 3.1.2 and baseband 04.05.04. I updated firmware though iTunes but baseband still 04.05.04. How do I unlock it? Thanks
  • It shouldn't be. You must have downloaded a custom firmware created via PwnageTool. Download the official 3.1.2 firmware and then reinstall the firmware!
  • kalmychkov
    my phone wouldn't load custom 3.1.2 firmare, I tried it 3 times and got error messages each time. I think its a issue for many many users to unlock 3.1.2 firmware iPhone 2g with 4.5.4 baseband version. It works with 3.0 firmware and redsnow:)
  • degya93
    I have the same problem. The logo with the globe and the USB stick pops up, and I can only make emergency calls but it shows my carrier (T-Mobile) with all the bars.



    please help


    Thanks
  • Mathias J
    Me 2 please help!
    I unlocked it with bootneuter but the logo with the globe and the USB stick pops up as well :(
  • MJoseph
    I got to the point where I hit cidia and snow to install... how long does it take til the post install log shows up and then reboots?
  • bigdck
    i have the new 3rd gen ipod touch i installed it but i dont no which internet connection you need could someone tell me
  • Dr Jones
    Once I have installed Cydia can I uninstal blackrain or do I need to keep it on my iphone? Thanks for the guide though, excellent and simple! Thumbs up
  • You can uninstall it if you want. You wont loose unlock!

    Thanks for the comment
  • Tibby
    Followed all the instructions...downloaded and installed BlackSnow (my iphone 3G v.3.1.2 (7D11) Modem Firmware 05.11.07....running XP) everything ran perfect reboot picture blacksnow log...clicked close....now what nothing happens...General->Network-> shows 3G - ON (at&t - US) Data Roaming - ON VPN - ON Wi-Fi - ON ....doesn't show any other settings i.e. Tethering.....how can I see if there is a connection...browser says cannot locate requested page.....any suggestions.....
  • onelostwomble
    hi i have just run the program and all went well, but i am unsure where to go now or what do do in order to get free apps, do i still use itune store to load new apps or do i need to dowload more softwear

    pls heap as i am now lost
  • You can use AppStore and Cydia or Rock to install new apps. I hope you did Install Cydia/Rock using blackra1n app on iPhone.If not, then Install these two apps. These are additional repositories that you can use to install apps
  • shonan
    hi
    does any know how to create a graphic carrier instead of just wordings BTW mine is FW3.12 BB 05.11.07 and using singapore Mobileone telco.I have the previous ipcc files and it work for 3.01 but not 3.12
  • MaLingShu
    Hi,

    Just got my Iphone. followed everything in detail, cydia is out. But when i want to install any apps, after installing it would ask me to reboot device, and there I goes back to recovery mode.

    Please help anyone.
  • 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!
  • puzzle
    Just run Blackra1n and it'll be fine! - does this mean at the recovery mode i connect my phone to pc using usb cable then run blackra1n and my phone will be restored????
  • yes. You'll need to use blackra1n everytime you reboot iPhone 3GS. Remember this is for new iPhone 3GS. The jailbreak is tethered for other iPhones.
  • MaLingShu
    Ahh.... Thanks for the answer.... I have been trying for hours, no wonder I just couldn't get it done. So I guess there will be a newer version of blackra1n? But 1 thing, if i do not reboot the device, the winterboard doesnt seems to work =D
  • scot2202
    hi!
    I just bought an I phone 3GS from O2 Uk and tried to install Blackrain and ultrasn0w.
    It took me 4 hours until I managed to jailbreak it and install ultrasn0w. I got to the final stage and
    thought I managed to use my German card.
    After having installed ultrasnow my phone rebooted and went straight into the recovery mode, the USB and Itunes symobols appeared on the screen and I had to restore everything!
    That took about 10 minutes and then Ultranow and blackrain were deleted from the phone

    PLEASE HELP ME!!! I don't know what else I could do and it is quite frustrating....
  • shonan
    Uh.... did u read wrongly it stated blacksnow not ultrasnow and what is ur FW now is it 3.12 or 3.01 if ur on 3.01 then update to 3.12 tru itunes and use blackrain to jailbreak then blacksnow to unlock.
  • Thanks shonan for the answer.

    @scot,
    You need to use blacksn0w if you've used blackra1n. Please follow the above guide completely and your iPhone would be unlocked.

    Do reply if you have any problem!
  • powder
    hi! i hav a 2g jailbroken with pwn. can i do step 1 directly with itunes using the latest itunes version? thanks :)
  • Yeah it'll work. No problem if you've previously jailbreaked you iPhone using Pwn or any other software. Just follow the guide.

    Reply back if you have any problem!
  • gaffy
    Have updated my iphone 3GS with the 3.1.2 software via Itunes. Now I am trying to download blachra1n using the Safari of the iphone. When I click on the download symbol, after a while appears that safari cannot load this program. Can you help me?
  • Hi gaffy,
    You have to use your PC to download and install blackra1n. Either Mac or Windows.
  • B-Boy
    can someone help me! i have iphone 3gs mc model,firmware 05.11.07 and version 3.1 what do i do to jailbreak my iphone and what do i don't do? please help? and what is unlock iphone or locked iphone....?
    oo! and if i took my iphone up to 3.1.2 do i have to do the unlock thing?
  • Unlocked iPhone means that you can use it with any carrier that you like. Not just AT&T and other supported carriers. If you do not need to use other carriers, then do not do it. Else follow the above guide and it'll get unlocked.

    Thanks for the comment. Do reply back if you have any problem
  • louiel
    Hi,

    I have recently jail broken my iphone 2g with firmware 3.1.2. For some reason after jail breaking it with blackrain the blackrain app won't connect to the internet.

    I have no idea why as I am connected to a wifi network and I can use safari and the app store with no problems however the blackrain app keeps saying "Please check your internet connection"

    I really want to install cydia or rock to unlock my iphone to used my phone...

    Any help would be greatly appreciated ...
  • B-Boy
    can someone help me! i have iphone 3gs mc model,firmware 05.11.07 and version 3.1 what do i do to jailbreak my iphone and what do i don't do? please help? and what is unlock iphone or locked iphone....?
  • elpeluca
    Hello there, i've got a problem using blackra1n on my iphone 2G, i hope somebody can help me.
    I was on firmware 3.0 and restored with the official apple firmware to the 3.1.2. Right after that I run blackra1n but geohot's pic never pops up in the iphone, and it gets stuck on the "done, waiting for reboot" screen. I tried running blackra1n once again after that but with no luck. Thanks for your help
  • Are you using Windows Vista or 7? If so, did you use "windows xp compatibility mode"? If yes, then update to 3.1.2 again and re jailbreak without the compatibility mode. If you did'nt use it, then try using it!
  • elpeluca
    I'm currently on windows XP, and i've tried to restore it again and run blackra1n one more time, but still the same result. My itunes version is 9.0.2 btw, maybe i should downgrade it?
  • Hi,
    I don't think you need to downgrade your iTunes version. But I have iTunes 8.2.0.23 and it worked perfectly with my iPhone 2G. So you can try downgrading.
  • matt
    ive installed blackrain and black snow many times now but i just cant seem to get any signal on my iphone 3gs can anybody help? ive tried every option i could find
  • I think you are on T-mobile. You ave to disable 3G to get signals for T-mobile. Try this even if you are on any other network!

    Thanks for the comment.
  • matt
    thanks Reshadat for the reply. I tried turning of 3g but still no signal. Im on Vodafone UK. do i have to turn of 3g before i use blacksnow?
  • I thing you should disable 3G and perform a hard network reset. That may fix the issue.
  • James
    when i got blackra1n in my iphone, it said that there was no internet connection. That's why i have to connect my iphone to internet first, right?
  • To install cydia/blacksn0w/Rock, you need to have a working internet connection. Either WiFi or mobile data access plan. Without that you cannot install the apps.

    Thanks for the comment. Do ask if you have any other query
  • vmin
    I have jailbroken and unlocked 2g(8GB) 3.1.2 04.05.04 installed t-mobile sim and the phone states t-mobil on the top but also says different sim detected and only works fdor emergency calls .. can you help me?
  • It seems that you've already jailbroken via PwnageTool or that you are using custom firmware to upgrade to 3.1.2 as your baseband version is still 04.05.04. For Blackra1n to work, you need 3.1.2 firmware with 05.11.07 baseband.

    First you need to upgrade to 3.1.2 straight from iTunes or use this link to download original apple 3.1.2 firmware : http://www.technonix.com/2009/10/iphone-3-1-2-f...

    Then follow the guide. Also, since you are having T-Mobile, you'll need to disable 3G else it won't recognize your network!

    Thanks for the comment. Do write back if you have any problem.
  • vmin
    i already had 3.1.2 on a 2g phone with 04.05.04 firmware.. i have since
    jailbroken and unlocked and i am making calls on t-mobile.. but i want to
    retrieve all my apps and contacts.. but when i sync i only get 1/8th of the
    information.. if i restore will i have to start all over again to use my t-
    mobile sim card?

    Thanks a million
  • Hi,
    If you restore your iPhone again with iTunes then all your info would be lost and you would have to install everything again!
  • capati
    Hello Friends,
    i jailbreaked my iphone with 3.1.2 as per the instruction with blackra1 , but when i start blackra1 application to run and install blacksnow i gets error " internet connection error' now can anybody please help me how to get my iphone 3g connected to internet to unlock it, the only way is to bridge the internet connection for wifi or can i connect my iphone to laptop through USB i mean by ip address. please help as am eagerly waiting to unlock my phone.
  • You'll need a working WiFi or mobile internet connection (data access plan) to install Cydia/Rock/Blacksn0w.

    Thank you for the comment. Do reply if you have further queries.
  • bimi
    Thank you for your advice Reshadat,
    My iphone is working good so far and I am using 3.1.2 and the reason why I wanna jaibreak with Ra1n is because I heard that it will fix the carrier logo thing.
    I really wanna make sure if wifi and signal work for sure. I also had 2G and I experienced the wifi problem all the time after i JB it.
  • Hi,
    I found a new way to fix WiFi if it is not working after Jailbreak. See the new post at technoNix here: http://www.technonix.com/2009/11/fix-wifi-gps-a.... You can try it with your iPhone 2G and tell me if it works. Finally I'm able to use WiFi after a long time.
  • bimi
    Hey guys,
    I am thinking to upgrade my iphone 3g to 3.1.2 and then to jb with blacksn0w but i wanna make sure if Wifi works fine and also there is no signal problem because I see people complaining about wifi and signal

    Any comment about it would be great,

    Thank you
  • Hi Bimi,
    There is absolutely no way to tell if Wifi will work or not except that you try it. I was having problem with WiFi since 3.0 and my WiFi is not working at all right now. I'm on iPhone 2G jb with blackra1n. There are chances that your WiFi MAY work after jb if you are on 3.0+ right now. For some people, it works after a hard reset of network settings but for some even that doesn't help. My WiFi does not work no matter what I do with it. So if you can take a risk then go for it. And yes, there is no real fix for issue for now. Remember, reset may or may not work for you. It does not work for me.

    BTW what firmware you are currently at?
  • pablo
    ok i have a iphone 3g 16g i did everything that i was supposed to do but when i click on the rain app in the iphone it opens and says please check your internet connection.

    i dont have a sim in the phone is that issue.
  • Hi,
    Yes you need working Internet connection to install cydia and blacksn0w. Either WiFi or mobile Internet - edge or 3G. Try using a sim with data plan. If you don't have any sim then you'll need WiFi.

    Thanks for the comment. Do write back if you have any other query
  • shonan
    Hi i'm using 3gS and currently jailbreak with pwnage tool 3.14 therefore am on 3.12 but old baseband can i use black snow to unlock if so what are the steps thx a million if any kind soul can help.
  • Yes you can use blacksn0w but then why do you need new baseband? If it isn't broke then don't fix it. If you need it, then first install a clean original 3.1.2 firmware on iPhone. Do not use the custom firmware but the original kne. Then run blackra1n. All the steps remains same.

    Thanks for the comment. Welcome to technonix. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any other query.
  • shonan
    thank you so much Reshadat the reason i want to upgrade is for the carrier logo not showing problem i heard that it will solve it but on second thought it is worth it?
  • I found a new way to fix WiFi if it is not working after Jailbreak. See the new post at technoNix here: http://www.technonix.com/2009/11/fix-wifi-gps-a...
  • Its not worth taking any risk. Because its very frustating to see WiFi not working. And I don't think it matters whether the carrier s shown or not. Also, there will an app out soon that'll fix the issue. So I gues it would be better to avoid re-jailbreaking in this case!
  • rookie
    I ran update last night on my iphone 3g with 3.1.2 software. Everything looked like went OK. But today when I tested it with a different SIM, I got message on iphone "Different sim detected, please connect to itune".
    I will appreciate your help.
  • Hi
    This means you have not yet unlocked your iPhone. You just updated the firmware using iTunes right? The next step would be to run blackra1n and install blacksn0w. Follow all the steps given in the guide.

    If you have further query then do write back I'll gladly help you
  • Rookie
    Reshadat,

    Thanks for your reply back. I am sorry, my previous message is not clear enough. My phone was already on version 3.1.2. So I downloaded Blackra1n application and ran it on my Windows vista PC after connecting iphone to it. This PC also has itune installed on it. So it took about a minute and baclra1n got installed on my iphone after iphone rebooted. I then opened Blackra1n on iphone and selected SNOW and selected install. So took another minutes or so and then iphone lost my wireless carrier and start searching for signal. SNOW install gave me post log message that it got installed. After this, I swapped SIM to test it and I got that message on iphone "different SIM detected, connect to itune"
    I will appreciate your further help. All I want to do is SIM unlock and not too much interested in jailbreak.
  • Are you on T-Mobile? If yes, then you'll need to disable 3G to get signals. Also you are on Windows Vista- Did you used "windows xp compatibility mode"? If yes, then rejailbreak it without selecting the compatibility mode. If you did not use it, then try using it. In both cases, please update to 3.1.2 using iTunes and start from scratch.

    Thank you for the comment. If you have any other problem then do reply back!
  • rookie
    Reshadat,

    Thanks for your reply and advice. I am in Canada and my carrier is Rogers.
  • Tony
    I also have exactly the same problem as rookie. I am with T-Mobile Slovakia
  • Same as I said above:

    Are you on T-Mobile? If yes, then you'll need to disable 3G to get signals. Also you are on Windows Vista- Did you used "windows xp compatibility mode"? If yes, then rejailbreak it without selecting the compatibility mode. If you did not use it, then try using it. In both cases, please update to 3.1.2 using iTunes and start from scratch.

    Thank you for the comment. If you have any other problem then do reply back!
  • AngelB
    I have a fix for your iphone stucked in recovery mode. I have spent four hours trying to resolve that without any success but I can now tell you that i have found out what the problem is. My iphone is successfully unlocked now. If you are on windows vista or windows 7, DO NOT SELECT THE COMPATIBILITY MODE FOR XP. That is the problem. The instructions above are wrong. You do not need to run the software in compatibility mode. Once you take it off the compatibility mode, your issue with jailbreaking should be fixed. this is the simplest jailbreaking and unlock software ever.

    Also, if your wifi does not work after the unlock, do a reset of network settings in your iphone and that should fix the problem.

    If you are on tmobile, make sure 3g is off if not, your phone will still show "no service." Once you have the 3g turned off, you should be fine.

    I hope these are helpful to anyone. If they are, please mention it so that others will benefit from them. Thanks.
  • Thanks for the comment AngelB. I'll update the guide soon giving you proper credits. I really appreciate your help. Thanks
  • Plz tell if I can jailbreak my new iPod touch (8gb MC model) with blackra1n?
    Will the jb be thethered or unthethered?
    It has 3.1 firmware installed. Thanks
  • It would be tethered as far as I know. But I could be wrong too.

    I'll check and will let you know.

    Thanks for the comment. Enjoy your stay here :)
  • What actually is thethered & unthethered ?
    @ihackinjosh said that MC ipod touch model aren't supported by untehered jailbreaks. Mean you need to jailbreak every time if you turn off the iPod. http://tl.gd/qkjs
    I want to confirm coz i don't want to break my device :D
  • Yes you are right. iPod touch MC have to be jailbroken everytime. But
    the jailbreak takes very less time so you can do it again. Untethered
    jailbreaks may come in future. Keep an eye on it.

    P.S. It is completely safe

    On Thursday, November 5, 2009, Disqus
  • pooriphone
    Hi there, I am the only iPhone user in this poor region, mine one is 2g runnig on os3.0 redsnowd (jailbroken only coz I didn't lose unlock of 2.x by quickpawn while upgrated to 3.0) now I want to be upgrated to 3.1.2. As this region macpc is a dreem & I just can't trust custom Ipsw found in web, so the pawnage way is abandon for me. The only way left is blackrain but feeling much hasitation coz I found no good instruction for 2g...

    Should I upgrate to 3.1.2 relaying on blackrain & does it require any wifi conctivity during unlock/installing cydia? Please help
  • Hi. Don't worry blackra1n works perfectly with iPhone 2G. Infact I'm writing this comment by an iPhone 2G unlocked using blackra1n. The only difference would be that there won't be any "sn0w" option is step 4. Just click cydia only at that time.

    Yes you'll need either wifi or edge Internet ( mobile Internet) to download cydia. But even without cydia, the iPhone will be unlocked. So you can install install cydia at a later date.

    I have done the same thing. It'll work don't worry.

    Thanks for dropping by. Do ask me if you have any problem. Do use original firmware to update to 3.1.2 and not the custom firmware. Else it won't work
  • 2giphoneuser
    Hi Reshadat,
    i have a 2g phone and have followed your instructions, but it will not unlock it seems. Is it my understanding that u simply installed cydia from blackra1n and the phone got unlocked (without ever installing blacksnow)?
    I have tried installing blacksnow from cydia....no effect...
    any ideas?
  • pooriphone
    Thanks a lot for showing me a sure path by your replay, I've just downloaded the 3.1.2 ipsw from ur given link n goinna restore it... I'll be back with finishing report....
  • Sliver/Kronik 78
    Just wondering will it work right-out-of-the-box ? Or a brand new iphone 3GS and does it have to be jailbroken in order to unlock it ?
  • It works out of the box. No previous jailbreak required. But upgrade to 3.1.2 using iTunes first. Then use blackra1n.

    Thanks for the comment. Do ask if you have any problem
  • thegit
    Thank you i am using the newest blackra1n if the xp does not work any other suggestions
  • Sorry for the late reply. The new iPhone 3GS have tethered jailbreaks for now. This means you'll loose jailbreak and goto recovry mode once you restart your device. You'll have to jailbreak the device again!
  • dax25
    Hi bro

    Does it mean a 3GS that i have bought One day ago, having a 3.1.2 FW and baseband of 05.11.07 will also encounter this problem of having it to be jailbroken again and again each time i restart my phone?

    I live in Singapore and i am using a local operator service known as M1 rather AT&T. My phone is brand new out from the box.

    I have read of Blackrain and Blacksnow and i am confuse which i should be using to jailbreak this fresh new phone and how to unlock it. Can you help to enlighten me. It will be great if you are able to poin me to the link for direct download of the necssary software required ( by the way, i will need a window base program as i am not a Mac user yet).

    Hope to hear from you soon.

    Thanks so much.
  • Yes...But it may change when we have new unlocking tools available. Till then, you'll have to jailbreak every time you reboot your device.

    You have to use Blackra1n from http://www.blackra1n.com/ . They have windows tool available. Blackra1n jailbreaks your device and blacksn0w unlocks it. Since you need a third party SIM, you'll need both jailbrwak and unlock. In short, follow the above guide completely and your phone would be unlocked.

    Thanks for the comment. Do reply if you have any other problem
  • dax25
    Thanks Reshadat for the advice. is there a way to jailbreak it permanently and need not make use of blackrain each time i reboot my phone?

    Cheers
  • thegit
    so i need to find a computer that has xp when i used blackra1n 1 and 2 one for a ipod and one for a iphone it took a few times but it finally worked but this phone i am getting nowhere. Thank you for your help
  • You have to use the latest Blackra1n for this. Try it in windows xp and see if it works. It is working for most of the people. Also, try using a different USB port for connecting the cable. That helps sometimes
  • thegit
    one other thing when i restore i am in emergency mode no sim card
  • thegit
    i have a 3g i have restored to original firmware 50x now keep pushing make it rain and goes to recovery no pix of him and i have to restore. i am on windows vista tried the xp comp thing,tried the task manager killing itunes helper nothing is working any suggestions. thank you
  • You are using the original firmware right? Its better to directly update the iPhone using iTunes.

    Oh didn't realize you commented before. Since you tried XP compatibility mode, the next stewp would be to use XP to check if it works
  • techieboy
    Thanks for the welcome and the tutorial. Just a whole world of new iphone specific language to learn now. :s
  • thegit
    I keep hitting make it rain and never get picture of geohot just stays in recovery mode and have to keep restoring
  • Make sure you don't have iTunes running and that you are restoring to original firmware not the custom one made by PwnageTool or other such software.

    Which device do you have- 2G, 3G or 3GS?
  • techieboy
    Total noob to both the iPhone and jaibreaking but how long should this process take? Followed the instructions using the release version of blacksn0w and all seemed okay but after 1 hour my 3G hadn't rebooted. Had to restore the phone through iTunes.
  • Did you first update through iTunes using original firmwares and not pwned or custom firmware. It is very important to use the original firmware to upgrade to 3.1.2 and then use blacksn0w. Else it'll fail.
  • techieboy
    Yep, totally virgin phone. Latest iTunes and latest 3.1.2 firmware installed direct from iTunes, this morning (previously 2.1.2 - I think). Had been holding off doing anything to it until the release version was out and about because it all looks like a bit of a minefield.
  • So you are not able to start the iPhone. Does it show "Connect to iTunes" message? Or no screen at all? Try restarting the iPhone by holding power+home button simultaneously for few seconds.
  • techieboy
    No, luckily, the phone is now fine after using iTunes to restore the original firmware. I left blackrain running for an hour with the dialogue box telling you to wait for the reboot. Nothing happened or seemed to be happening so I tried restarting but just got a blank backlit screen, at which point iTunes piped up saying it had discovered a phone in restore mode, or similar and prompted me to restore the firmware. After doing that, the phone seems to be working fine.

    Should iTunes be running during the jailbreak process? Or should I shut it down when it detects the phone? Only other potential oddity was the phone was in airline mode at the time.
  • No iTunes should not be running during jailbreak. Also, Airline mode MAY be a problem. But if the iPhone is in recovery(not restore) mode, it can be taken out of recovery mode using the instructions found here: http://www.ihackintosh.com/2009/07/irecovery-ip...
  • techieboy
    You beauty! Tried it again with Airline mode disabled and it worked a treat. One jailbroken and unlocked iphone 3G now good to go. Thanks Reshadat.
  • Great. Good to see that I can be of some help to you. Hope you like the tutorial.

    Oh and welcome to technoNix :)
  • CHRISSY
    U R THE COOLEST... THIS WAS SO EASY AND SIMPLE AND MY MOST FAVORITE, CHEAP!!!!!!!!!!
    THANK U SO MUCH
  • Thanks. Glad you like the tutorial. All thanks to GeoHot!
  • zdeny
    guys, can I ask for something? i did blackrain couple of days ago and now, if i use T-Pot. or Iphone Browser, i can't see system files, well i see some files, but i don't see system or private, var library and all of those files, can anyone help me? cause i get every 10 seconds annoying message: ''this accessory is not made to work with iphone''. it blocks my sound and getting my battery down. if someone help me, i'll be happy guy
  • Ok Got the solution. Here it is:

    Open Cydia and search "afc2add". Install it and reboot your iPhone. Now you should be able to use the application.

    This was not installed with Blackra1n and hence it was causing problems.
  • zdeny
    God bless you, it works!!
  • Great. Keep visiting technoNix.com for more tutorials

    Thanks
  • zdeny
    Thanks for tip, I'll try it.
  • Hi zdeny,

    Which firmware version are you using? I think its not 3.1.2 as you blackra1ned it a couple of days ago. Also, which iPhone you have- iPhone 2G, 3G or 3GS?

    Try upgrading to 3.1.2 if using iPhone 3G or 3GS. That may solve the problem.
  • zdeny
    and yes, i have 3.1.2 firmware. can i ask, don!t you know how to remove this annoying message:''this acceseory is not made to work with iphone''?
  • Most likely the dock connector or cable is faulty. I'm afraid its a hardware problem. Although there might be chances that blacksn0w is causing some problem. I'll tell you If I find something.
  • zdeny
    yeah it can be dock connector fault, i think it might be caused by water damage or something like that, don't you know, please, how much cost change of it?
  • You can try using a blower to dry up the moisture. If your iPhone is in warranty, then head to Apple Store. Else, a local shop would be cheaper. Can't comment on quality of repair though. Not sure on pricing too as that depends on the area where you live
  • zdeny
    i have another 1 question, i can't download anything from files wich i opened from T-Pot or Iphone browser, don't know why....
  • zdeny
    Thanks for reply. No my phone is not in warranty, i can bring it to local apple store, but i'm affraid, that they can damage it more than it is now... don't know what to do... i tried to blow it by air a lot of time, but it didn't help...
  • zdeny
    couple of days, yeah, bad formulation. My bad. It was 2-3 days ago. I blackra1ned my iPhone. I restored it and did it again, but no results, same as before...
  • ken
    amazing!!!simple thanks a lot
  • michael
    i jb/unlocked my iphone with blackrain( 3gs, fw3.1.2, baseband5.11.07) and it was working fine on tmobile.
    suddenly lost my wifi and tried everything to regain it.
    i reluctantly restored (with 3.1.2 NOT 3.1.3) and tried to re jb with blackrain.
    for some reason it wont reinstall cydia or blacksnow.
    i tried re d/l blackrain but it still wont work.
    HELP!!!!
  • mpr
    my iphone keep sayin an erra code
  • nice website
  • bävergnu
    thank you very much. appreciate the work you have put in!
  • adam smith
    hi ive just used ur app to jailbreak my Iphone 3GS and every restart it says i need to restore the phone is there an update for this or do i continue using balckrain each time?
  • Hirko
    Hey, since you have the Iphone 3gs, you will have to use blackra1n if you restart or turn off your phone. Sorry, but there is no solution to this yet.
  • he yaa
    Not true, the latest touch is the only tethered jailbreak.

    shaywatson something must have gone wrong restore and try again, I can confirm it works on my 3.1.2 3Gs
  • shaywatson
    Adam I am having the same problem on jailbreaking my phone...Did you get a response on how to keep it from happening??? Thanks Shay shaywatsoncbl@gmail.com
  • hartefbrown1
    quick ? if i install the firmware 3.1.2 on my 2g with the basband 5.11.07 and complete the step by step my phone will be jailbroken and unlocked. at least thats what it sounds like. please confirm because i would love to try it. huge thanks
  • Hi Ken,
    Thanks for the comment. Glad that you like the guide. Blackra1n is indeed the most simple unlocking solution ever made. All thanks to George Hotz (GeoHot) for this amazing app.
  • bryson19`
    ok i have the iphone original guessing the 2g. i downloaded black rain to it but it doesnt show up with snow just cydia and rock what do i do now!?!?!!
  • shavy101
    same here
  • natz7
    Hi. I also have a 2g that i am trying to use my sim card in (south africa) it is with at&t so i cant use my sim, i also get stuck cause there is no 'snow'... did u manage? any advice?
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