Firmware 2.2.1 PwnageTool 2.2.5, Quickpwn and 3G Unlock Thread



"PwnageTool and Quickpwn Jailbreaks your iPhone or iPod Touch. It also installs two app servers. One is call Cydia 2 and the other Installer 4. As of now, Cydia is the most popular server with firmware 2.0.x-2.2.1 compare to Installer 4. These two servers are like the AppStore but for free/trial and it provides apps that's not on Apples AppStore. The servers also offer packages which can totally customize your iPhone/iPod Touch (Winterboard), turning it into your own unique looking device".

Before you proceed to JailBreak, unhide all apps from Categories and please do a full backup with iTunes or manually backup your files with iPhone File Manager. (Only for Jailbroken iPhones) http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/868281

Can an unlock 3G iPhone from...

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Can i upgrade the iPhone firmware when there's a new firmware?


Is there a software to Unlock 3G Locked iPhones(US, UK etc)?


What happen to my apps from iTunes Appstore and Cydia after a restore or a firmware upgrade?


How to backup 3rd party apps from Cydia?


Do i need to repurchase my apps from iTunes Appstore after an OS installation?


iPhone baseband downgrade-able?


Does Quickpwn erase my application are Jailbreak?


What is the difference between Pwnagetool and Quickpwn?


Can i use 2G iPhone without unlocking? Able to upgrade from Fw 1.1.4?


Updates: For all Maxis users.

No Carrier signal after Jailbreak: Please download Maxis_my.ipcc file: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/752226

Connect the USB cable to your iPhone and launch iTunes. Click on your iPhone and hold down SHIFT + click Update button. Select the Maxis_my.ipcc file from your desktop.

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iPhone Software 3.0 - Do not upgrade as it's still in beta stage and it's only for iPhone developers, not for the mass users.

For more info, please refer to ths thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/984406
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Firmware 2.2.1 Unlocking and Jailbreaking Tutorial/Guide Thread starts: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/790913/+1480#entry23345060

*Please make sure your connected to the net before you proceed.

Mac OSX

PwnageTool 2.2.5 - Dev Team
Download Link
Link 1
Link 2

Pwnagetool Tutorial/Guide
PLEASE NOTE: Place all essential files - PwnageTool app, Bootloader Images(For 2G iPhone), Firmware to a folder in your Mac before you proceed. Running directly from the disk image will cause erroneuos behavior such as missing bootloader files and other oddities. *Recommended Root partition at 550MB
2G iPhone Unlocking/Jailbreaking Tutorial
3G iPhone Jailbreak Tutorial*Deselect Activate if you have an iPhone legitimately activated on an official carrier.

Quickpwn 2.2.5 - Dev Team

Download Link
Link 1
Link 2

Quickpwn Tutorial/Guide *Requires internet connection when you start the application(both Mac and Windows).
3G iPhone Jailbreak Tutorial

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Windows

(Quickpwn launch error: "This program failed to initialize properly(0xc0000135)")
Please download/install MS.net http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=en (dotNetFx35setup.exe). Relaunch Quickpwn again.

Window QuickPwn 2.2.5-2 - Dev Team
Download Link
Link 1
Link 2

Quickpwn Tutorial/Guide
2G iPhone Unlocking/Jailbreaking Tutorial
3G iPhone Jailbreak Tutorial


Firmware 2.2.1 Downloads
*do not unzip the firmware. Remove the .zip extension. Your firmware should ends with .ipsw extension

2G iPhone Firmware Firmware 2.2.1

3G iPhone Firmware Firmware 2.2.1

Bootloader Images 3.9BL, 4.6BL (For 2G iPhone Only)

Make sure you get the activation message on iTunes and your iPhone and you can use your phone after.

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Firmware 2.2 Unlocking and Jailbreaking Tutorial/Guide Thread starts http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/790913/+500#entry21599917

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RELEASE INFO

Cydia source: http://apt9.yellowsn0w.com/
Installer repo: http://i.yellowsn0w.com/

http://blog.iphone-dev.org/

What is yellowsn0w? Yellowsnow is a 3G software/patch unlock application. An application to unlock LOCK 3G iPhones only.

yellowsnow is only applicable for 3G Lock iPhones, not 2G.

Updates:

Q: Can i update to the latest firmware with software unlock aka ''yellowsn0w''? Read the spoiler.



Take Note for Lock 3G iPhone: Once you're on firmware 2.2.1, there's no turning back as your baseband is permanently upgraded even you downgrade your firmware as the baseband is not downgradable. No pwnagetool/quickpwn or buying a new Mac will help you in any way. Puchasing a unlocker sim is the only option. Read "Lock 3G iPhones with Fimware 2.2.1'' below.

How to jailbreak and install yellowsnow? [For NOOBS]



*** Refer to Hanxz for iPhone unlocking service: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=826183&hl

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Lock 3G iPhones with Fimware 2.2.1

Example of forumers "accidentally" upgraded to Fw 2.2.1:



Common problems face by users using Sim Unlocker Rebel Sim:



Solution A - Hardware Sim Unlocker: Purchase a Gevey Sim v2 (supports Fw 2.2.1) to unlock your iPhone.

Solution B - Hardware Chip Modification: Refer to this thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1002759

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Downgrade baseband 2.30 to 2.28 Tutorial

For those who have accidentally upgraded your firmware 2.2.1(Locked iPhones), here's a tutorial on how to downgrade your baseband from 02.30.03 to 2.28.00 which allows you to unlock using yellowsn0w.

There are now three bootloader versions for the iPhone 3G depending on when it was manufactured. 5.08, 5.09 and 6.02. If your iPhone was manufactured before September 2008, you are 5.8. If your device is 2.2.1 OOB (Out Of Box), you can’t downgrade the Baseband because you have bootloader 5.9. Recent news that Apple has updated it basband again to 6.02 back 2 weeks ago.

IMPORTANT: This downgrade process ONLY works for people who have the 5.08 bootloader.

You can find instructions on how to check your bootloader version here.

Windows: How to Check Your iPhone Bootloader Version (Windows)
Mac: How to Check Your iPhone Bootloader Version (Mac)

To downgrade, follow the guide below:

Option 1
Ensure you are on the 2.30 baseband by following this tutorial.
Install 3G Baseband Downgrader via Cydia. Launch 3GBDD and select 'Go' and it will proceed to downgrade your baseband.
Final step, use yellowsn0w via Cydia to unlock your iPhone.

Option 2
3G Fuzzyband Downgrader
- It verifies your bootloader version and displays it before attempting to downgrade (won't attempt if bootloader isn't 5.08) so it is much safer than other methods.
- It detects current baseband version, and the patches accordingly.
Fuzzyband Downgrader Guide

Final step, use yellowsn0w via Cydia to unlock your iPhone.
(by iClarified)

Use at our own risk.
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Warranty

Claim warranty from the country that you bought the 3G iPhone from if there's defect or hardware related issues.

Online Service Assistance Warranty Check: https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do

*For those who have jailbreak your iPhone, warranty will be void. Restore to default settings before sending back for warranty.


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This post has been edited by davidgary73: Jun 20 2009, 11:44 PM

Thank you frozzbyte. Just helping out with what i can. Do add anything you see missing. Thanks

No prob..community service..lol..as long no telephone service cukup.

Thanks bro..thank you.

I will be using pwnage to JB my 2G iphone and you're fine using Pwnage to start off. Later you can use quickpwn to JB your 3G iPhone.

I'll be uploading Quickpwn Mac after i download the file.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Sep 14 2008, 12:33 AM

There's no quickpwn for windows yet, only mac so far.

The fake quickpwn is not reliable as we hav no idea what it does to the phone. Use it at your own risk!!

Thanks bro's. Do let me know if i miss any info on the first post.

Cheers

Thanks psyeo, i will put this up on first post.

Thanks mate.

WinPwn 3.0 Update (09/14/08)
Winpwn

It's been very busy for me recently at work and I haven't had much time to spend on WinPwn.But i'm hoping that planet/squpid and I can get the latest version out soon. I will keep you updated!

\Cmw

Will update post #1 when Winpwn 3 is availlable.

Cheers

We do not recommend that you to JB with windows quickpwn as we do don't know what will it do to the phone. You can proceed if you can't wait for a proper tool to JB, but you'll have to bear the consequences if the phone fails to boot or gives problem in the future.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Sep 15 2008, 05:54 PM

I would recommend that you don't. Read up on how to do it before you proceed and make sure you know what you're doing. Any wrong moves or steps, you bear the consequences.


You can do if you can't wait for a proper tool like winpwn 3 but do it at your own risk. No one's here gonna be helping you as you are doing it on your own.

NO.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Sep 18 2008, 12:36 AM

Strongly agreeing with you guys and error free. No errors like error 6, 1602 etc.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Sep 18 2008, 02:27 PM

@genstapo..

MAC SIFU..

You're using beta OSX 10.6 i reckon..should be fun. But things might not work well.

Yup..Mac OS installation are that size. Same goes to OSX 10.5 unless you downloaded the 4GB version.

same here..Pwnagetool Rock Solid!!!

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Sep 19 2008, 12:25 AM

Yup..all good. Mac Quickpwn is good for 3G iphones.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Sep 19 2008, 01:03 AM

Just some info to take notice: iPhone Safe Mode

Taken from the net.

Today I was installing a few things through Cydia and all of a sudden my iPhone restarted. That in itself is not too weird but when my iPhone rebooted it booted into “Safe Mode.” I had never seen this before. I got a pop-up warning that said,

Mobile Substrate Safe Mode. We apologize for the inconvenience, but SpringBoard has just crashed. A recent software installation, upgrade, or removal might have been the cause of this. Your device is now running in Safe Mode. All extensions that support this safety system are disabled. Reboot (or restart SpringBoard) to return to normal mode.”

@frozzbyte

LOL..you have the frist hand encounter..nice. Macam windows safe mode kan.

We shall talk more on your findings.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Sep 19 2008, 10:38 AM

@frozzbyte

Is good that Apple had the safe mode implemented but is surprising to see that message..lol. Still a good move by apple.

I do notice that Cydia works very much better on fw 2.1 than fw 2.0.1 now judging by what you have mentioned on the owner and group properties.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Sep 19 2008, 11:06 AM