I update my phone to 3.0.1 via itune, when i open my redsnow, it ask me to select my firmware ipsw. I did not know where to find it .. please help ..

hey guruss, looking to get either IM+ or Beejive push , which one will you guys recommend?

did anyone know can use ultrasnow to unlock 3.0.1??

I downloaded the right ipsw already. When I run redsn0w and when I browse for the ipsw, it won't show up even I browse it at the folder I placed it in, therefore, I couldn't continue the process.

Wayne, your previous post mentioned that I should follow lowyat forum, are you refering to this topic? http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/984406
That topic eventually get me back to the tutorial for 3G. Any guides for 3Gs and do I HAVE to restore my phone before the jailbreaking?

Here are what I did to JB with Redsn0w:

Downloaded the following:
iPhone2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw (version 3.0) and redsn0w 0.8

1.  Downgraded from version 3.0.1 using iTunes 8.2
2.  Restore my iPhone 3G[S] to iPhone2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw
3.  Run redsn0w 0.8 and select the same ipsw file as above
4.  Unchecked Icy
5.  DONE!

I had updated my iPhone 3G[S] with version 3.0.1 using iTunes prior to jailbreaking but unfortunately, redsn0w was not able to recognize the same version I downloaded in Post #2 (iPhone2,1_3.0.1_7A400_Restore.ipsw - version 3.0.1). Thus, I restored it with iPhone2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw and redsn0w managed to recognize it.

Encountered another problem during the jailbreaking process - redsn0w crashed and terminated. Then found out Icy may be causing this. I run redsn0w again but this time with Icy unchecked. I was able to see the jailbreaking process on my iPhone 3G[S]! Cydia is in the springboard/winterboard!

One question: My iPhone 3G[S] is an officially unlocked set from Maxis. So, do I still need to run the unlocking process?

Thanks!

You can re-use redsn0w v0.8 we released a few weeks ago to jailbreak today’s 3.0.1 update. Just let iTunes update or restore you to official 3.0.1 then run redsn0w.  The only “trick” is that when redsn0w asks you to identify the IPSW used, point it at the 3.0 IPSW instead of the 3.0.1 one.  After the jailbreak, reinstall ultrasn0w 0.9 if you need the unlock.

what are the ways to backup my contacts if i never jailbreak it?

winscp requires jb right? ssh is through jb isn't it?

i tried Windows iPhone Back Utility but cannot seem to connect.

Here is how to back up your iPhone contacts on a PC. I just did this and its super easy:

- Open i-tunes on your computer that you sync it to
- Plug in your phone to the computer
- open "Address book" window's address book program. Kinda lame, but it works. Its under start-programs-accessories
- Back to iTunes, click on the phone icon on the left
- Click on the Info, and under "Contacts" (the first one) check "sync contacts from" and then pick "Windows address book" from the drop down menu
- Click all contacts
- Then at the bottom right of iTunes, click "Sync" It will ask you if you want to merge or replace. Make sure you select "MERGE" or it will delete your contacts on the phone.

Thats it, check your Windows Address Book and everything should be there. All the numbers and emails that you have put so much time into adding to your phone. Pretty nice. So, from now on, if you add contacts to the phone it will back up to the Computer and the Computer's Address book (if changed) adds new contacts. Hope this helps.

Dear all,

Thanks to you all, I’ve successfully update my iphone to 3.0.1 & later jailbreak it using redsnow. However, I can’t seem to connect to the internet. Both Edge & 3G are both enabled. Reboot few times, the same problem persist. I have also ensured all fields in the Cellular Data are cleared i.e. APN, username & password.

I’ve surfed almost every thread in here, but hv yet to bump into the solution.

Appreciate if you guys could help me on this.

Yes, I'm trying to connect to my telco's network for internet.

so, I have to fill something in the blank fields? i left it blank before, no problem connecting to internet though. Would you be kind enough to guide me on this?

btw, i'm using celcom & my iphone 3G is an officially unlocked singtel unit.

Thanks!

can some one help me..
i connect my iphone to the itunes..n i accidentally install the new software version 3.1...n then i cannot use my iphone..cannot detect the sim card n all of apps r gone

If you update to Apple’s new software using the normal iTunes process, you will lose your ultrasn0w unlock.  In fact you may lose it permanently, because for most people the baseband firmware cannot be reverted to a previous version (unlike the main application CPU firmware).

so what should i do now.??

Anybody could help up on this? Is this related to the itune old version that im using? As i still havent upgrade to the latest itunes v9.0.0..

Thx vr much..

thanks guys. I know that 3.0.1 can be jailbroken. In fact I already jailbroken my iPhone. But I wanna know is there a way for 3.0.1 user to upgrade to 3.1 and still jailbreak it? Coz I read somewhere that some users using 3.1 jb'ed phone

Heh,

being the near-OCD type, I did a full restore of my IPhone 3gs (maxis set) to 3.1.2 then JB, then slowly put back everything inside. Took a while, but it feels "cleaner" for me.. like a fresh new start.

can somebody teach me how to upgrade my iphone 3gs from 3.0.1 to 3.1.2 without losing the unlock?

i dont know bro.I am on celcom using maxis set.There is no tethering option.It disappeared.I used a custom mobile config when on 3.0.1 and that worked.Now no more.Please advice your case and how u manage to get tethering on 3.1.2 .
Appreciate it.Thanks

guys, heard that iphone 3gs os3.1 can now be jailbroken. my iphone is currently os3.0.1 and i've jailbroken it. let's say if i want to update my firmware to 3.1. do i just use itunes to update it to 3.1 and then jailbreak it again? or is there another way that i should use since i've jail broken my phone once. i would prefer a clean install and don't mind jailbreaking it all over again. any advise?

guys.. I haven't update myself for quite sometime now.. Can I just ask a few questions? Previously, it was said 3.1 couldn't be JB'ed right? So does the new Blackrain JB's 3GS on 3.1?? And is ther any problems persisted with it??
So I have a 3GS by MAxis, it means I am safe to update to 3.1.2 and JB it without any problems right?

Does that mean blackrain method also not working with new bootrom?

same shiit here... i guess we really need to wait for pwnage for windows... dev team are the real hackers

hi,i'd just upgraded my iphone 3g to 3.1.2 version, i'd follow exactly the steps in iclarified and the problem is,my phone currently can't detect the carrier signal and not even detect my simcard. what might be the cause? hope for help from sifus around here.thanks.