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February 12th, 2010, 09:07 GMT · By

Blackra1n 3.1.3 Jailbreak Still Pending

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The simplistic Blackra1n user interface (Mac version)
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Those who rely on Geohot’s tools for jailbreaking and / or unlocking their devices still have some waiting time to do, according to the hacker whose recent feats involve breaking into Sony’s PlayStation 3 gaming console. “[...] Don't upgrade to 3.1.3 if you like blackweather,” his latest blog post reads. Geohot is referring to his Blackra1n and Blacksn0w hacks. Softpedia doesn’t condone jailbreaking.

While Blackra1n does the jailbreak part, and quite swiftly may we add, Blacksn0w unlocks an iPhone’s baseband for use with any carrier’s services, including pre-paid cards. Those looking to hack their devices start out by downloading their appropriate version of Blackra1n. Available for both Mac and Windows, the tool currently provides the fastest jailbreak process, although it doesn’t support the latest iPhone firmware – 3.1.3. And while it is able to jailbreak devices running iPhone OS 3.1.2, it doesn’t pave the way for a software unlock in the future, so it’s not too recommended for people who don’t know much about these two aspects (jailbreak / unlock).

After jailbreaking with Blackra1n, the user is required to connect their device to the Internet via WiFi and download some more stuff, which, ultimately, will allow them to unlock their phones. At the moment, Geohot’s tools work only for earlier versions of the iPhone OS.

On the other hand, we have the iPhone Dev Team’s PwnageTool, now at version 3.1.5. It is capable of jailbreaking an iPhone 3.1.3 IPSW, while also preserving an existing unlock. That’s right, PwnageTool only provides a jailbreak of the latest iPhone firmware, and transfers the user’s current unlock over to the updated firmware, when the device is restored to the 3.1.3 IPSW file.

Softpedia doesn't condone jailbreaking / unlocking the iPhone / iPod touch or any other Apple device. This article has a purely informational purpose and doesn't, in any way, suggest that you should use hacks. Using hacks may render your device unusable, or may reduce the quality of your experience employing the respective device. If you choose to download and use jailbreak tools, you will do so at your own risk – Softpedia does not take responsibility for any damage caused to your device. Unlocking / jailbreaking your iPhone / iPod touch may violate your warranty or the EULA with Apple and / or your cellular-service provider.

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Comment #1 by: Hidan on 13 Feb 2010, 14:45 UTC reply to this comment

I updated my ipod touch 3g to firmware 3.1.3 by accident. now i cant jailbreak my ipod touch anymore:(

Comment #1.1 by: Pebbles83 on 24 May 2010, 21:58 GMT

You can if you...... 1.) have a warrenty.... just find "SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT", like pixels...... or you could do what I did (partly by accident: I jailbroke, a few weeks later "Apple" had an UPDATE... being my FIRST jailbreak, forgot about that IMPORTANT MESSAGE TELLING ME TO NEVER EVER UPDATE SOFTWARE OF THE IPOD UNTIL I HAVE WIPED THE CURRENT JAILBREAK, which I didn't do cuz I'm so trusting of APPLE, and after a few days, installed some games, and REBOOTED.... AND IT KEPT REBOOTING, AND REBOOTING, and Then it wouldn't turn on, then after 2 days, it rebooted fine, but wouldn't turn off (nothing worked: screen, button), so LUCKY me I had TURNED ON THE BRIGHTNESS UP TO MAX, it drained quickly the battery, so when it wouldn't turn off, I had taken it in to apple hoping that I could exchange it, but knowing it was jailbroken, I didn't expect them too..... well, they said OK, WE KNOW YOU HAD IT MODIFIED, BY "ACCIDENT, BY A FRIEND" CUZ you WANTED WHAT THEY HAD DONE TO THEIR IPOD, AND WAS UNAWARE THAT IT WAS KNOWN AS JAILBREAKING, SINCE WE CANNOT TURN IT ON, WE CAN'T VERIFY WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT, SO YOU WILL NEED TO LET US SHIP IT IN FOR TECH INSPECTION.

WELL, they couldn't even get the ipod to turn on, so they couldn't see the "PENGUIN" boot logo (not APPLE's LOGO), and their TIME is too expensive for them to crack it open to replace the ????? whatever it is that allows the screen to display picture (similar to video card), they decided to just REPLACE IT, since I DID HAVE A Warrenty.

"THEY SAID: WE CAN'T TURN IT ON, SO WE CAN'T VERIFY THAT IT IS JAILBROKEN, SO AS FAR AS WE ARE CONCERNED, IT IS NOT JAILBROKEN, THEREFORE, WE WILL REPLACE IT, BUT, IF YOU HAPPEN TO 'REPEAT' THIS ACCIDENT, NEXT TIME WE WILL NOT REPLACE IT.

SO YEAH, TRY THE ABOVE IF YOU WANT, or USE ANOTHER CURRENT JAILBREAK FOR NOW. ME, BLACKRA1N IS SO SIMPLE AND STABLE, I'd wait for it to be released.


Comment #2 by: Alex on 15 Feb 2010, 15:43 UTC reply to this comment

Just download the 3.1.2 firmware for your specific device, save it on your hard drive then using itunes, reset the device by using the 3.1.2 file you have saved on your disk. Once the device is reset, you should be running 3.1.2 and thus capable of jailbreaking it.Then all you have to do next is patiently wait for a 3.1.3 jailbreak.

Comment #2.1 by: bhayat on 17 Feb 2010, 20:55 GMT

it dosent work apple have blocked it


Comment #3 by: LInuxluver on 16 Feb 2010, 02:43 UTC reply to this comment

Don't be so shy. Jailbreaking an Apple mobile device is the only way to make it comparable with other emerging smartphone platforms like Android, Web OS, Maemo. Otherwise you're locked into the tiny little aphid-stroking world Steve Jobs has designed for you, unable to access your own data and use it the way you want - maybe even NEED - to.

I bought an iPod Touch....and they was wonderful.....but it was also a cautionary experience with respect to any future smartphone purchase. In the end I went Android...and I'm glad I did. But I did jailbreak my iPod Touch...as the poor thing was verging on useless.

I recommend anyone with an Apple mobile device jailbreak at the first opportunity.....or buy a device that's already open and you don't need to break out of to be operational.


Comment #4 by: walter on 16 Feb 2010, 21:03 UTC reply to this comment

when is goin to be redy a blackra1n for firmware 3.1.3 to iphone 3gs


Comment #5 by: joe on 26 Feb 2010, 22:56 UTC reply to this comment

Geohot's a smarmy little douche, inny?


Comment #6 by: Jesse on 04 Mar 2010, 23:18 UTC reply to this comment

I updated my ipod touch to 3.1.3 is there anyway i can downgrade it back to 3.1.2


Comment #7 by: super on 06 Mar 2010, 06:22 UTC reply to this comment

Unable to downgrade to 3.1.2 , currently have 3.1.3 newest baseband nothing works tried everything geohot we need your help !


Comment #8 by: TONY on 07 Mar 2010, 04:25 UTC reply to this comment

my ipod touch version is (3.1.3)
IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN JAILBREAK IT?
WEN IS THE NEW VERSION OF (BLACKRA1N) GOIN TO BE UP SO I CAN JAILBREAK MY IPOD TOUCH
SEND ME A MESSAGE WHEN U GUYS HAVE THE NEW VERSION OF BLACKRAIN SO I COULD JAILBREAK MY IPOD!!!!
HOPE U CAN GET THE NEW VERSION OF BLACRAIN SOON!!!!!!!!


Comment #9 by: Gaurav on 21 Mar 2010, 14:58 UTC reply to this comment

Hey I accidently upgraded to latest firmware and cannot downgrasde... Can geohot plzzzz send me an aol when blackra1n comes out for it?! Ty!!!!


Comment #10 by: tony on 23 Mar 2010, 00:40 UTC reply to this comment

is there any way i could jailbreak my ipod touch the it is a 3.1.3 model can i jailbreak using BLACKRA1N????


Comment #11 by: TONY on 25 Mar 2010, 03:38 UTC reply to this comment

when is is going to ready to jailbreak ipod touch 3.1.3 firmware using BLACKRA1N??!
please tell me when is it going to br ready


Comment #12 by: Blabla on 26 Mar 2010, 12:46 UTC reply to this comment

I have the exact date and time it will be ready. April 3rd at 4:38pm, depending on the weather, need for a bowel movement and other seemingly inconsequential factors.

Comment #12.1 by: DeadHorse on 04 Apr 2010, 16:29 GMT

:) :) ;) Right on...


Comment #13 by: ahbar on 01 Apr 2010, 10:02 UTC reply to this comment

@Blabla: r u sure bout this?????


Comment #14 by: ExiPhone on 06 Apr 2010, 06:38 UTC reply to this comment

Geo"Puss"Hot got paid from Apple, so this "unlock" you all waiting for, never going to happen... :)

Comment #14.1 by: Kandels on 20 Apr 2010, 15:12 GMT

Im pretty sure that geohot haven't get paid by Apple, because if he really was in need of money, im pretty sure he could earn alot more money, by making people pay for the jailbreak 3.1.3. But anyway, where do you got that crazy information?


Comment #15 by: dave on 09 Apr 2010, 21:27 UTC reply to this comment

why do you say goehot got paid from apple????


Comment #16 by: Ibehacker on 19 Apr 2010, 14:38 UTC reply to this comment

TO ALL WHO HAVE UNDATED TO 3.1.3 AND WANT TO DOWNGRADE!@!@!@!

1. Put ipod/iphone in DFU mode
2. Get soft ware 3.1.2
3. then restore
4. get Blackra1n
5. Fix the Blackra1n (search for this)
6. Hack it enjoy guys
my email is Psmilone@bellsouth.net isf you have q's


Comment #17 by: Joseph on 20 Apr 2010, 09:59 UTC reply to this comment

I jailbreak ed my i pod touch 3gs with black-rain when ever i turn it off i just goes in a DFCU mode,but i just need to run black rain again to put it back in the normal mode so can Geo hot assist me with this problem but any way the software its good i liked it,thanks man

Comment #17.1 by: salahbaees on 14 Sep 2011, 18:30 GMT

can not load videos in my iphone


Comment #18 by: hdhd on 23 Apr 2010, 23:44 UTC reply to this comment

plaeaseee someone come up with a jailbreak for 3.1.3 !!!


Comment #19 by: Josh on 20 May 2010, 17:17 UTC reply to this comment

Blackra1n isnt the only hacker who hacked the ipod touch or o phones, there are other hackers who have. But I find blackra1n is the most reliable one and fastest one.


Comment #20 by: Jim on 23 May 2010, 07:08 UTC reply to this comment

Man, all this geohot stuff is crap. There is a much better jailbreak and works on 3.1.3. Better yer if your battery dies you need not jailbreak again. Just do a search for Spirit jailbreak and you will be up and running in 5 minutes on 3.1.3 with our beloved cydia. This IS the easiest and only true jailbreak out for 3.1.3.


Comment #21 by: avinash Peddi on 16 Jun 2010, 06:23 UTC reply to this comment

i've updated my 3gs to 3.1.3 nd to new base band . my phone's deactivated now.it's asking me to insert valid sim to activate the phone but i dont hav one.i couldnt use even the ipod and photos now.please help me guys...!!!!!!!


Comment #22 by: jose on 23 Jul 2010, 06:44 UTC reply to this comment

hi I have 3gs mc new bootrom and don't want anymore the JB from geohot Hi thinks now he's the king flack man your just a babe crying. have somo bolls man if you say you have JB why not give out just for fun yeeaa do it man just for fun...


Comment #23 by: jose on 23 Jul 2010, 06:48 UTC reply to this comment

hi geohot if you don't want to give of your JB for has to have fun well tellos how can we downgrade our bassband..ja ja ja.. you can't !!!! ja ja thats it you can't !!!! hey fox the big man can tell us nothing je je jeje ..


Comment #24 by: sup on 06 Sep 2010, 15:29 UTC reply to this comment

is it free

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