14 DAY TRIAL // The infamous iPhone Dev Team have released updated versions of their Redsn0w jailbreak and Ultrasn0w carrier unlock tools, versions that are now compatible with all handset models, including the fresh iPhone 3G S running OS 3.0. Reportedly, Redsn0w is at its first Linux-compatible release. Softpedia does not condone jailbreaking.
“Last night we released updated versions of our redsn0w jailbreak and ultrasn0w carrier unlock. These versions are now compatible with the iPhone 3GS running at 3.0,” the Team writes on its blog. “Welcome aboard, 3GS owners! (The tools of course remain compatible with all of the other platforms too). Also last night, saurik released 3GS-compatible versions of MobileSubstrate and WinterBoard, components that enable many different add-ons and themes,” the post reads.
As some iPhone users should know, the Dev Team has been bashed by GeoHot, a blogger who released the jailbreak for iPhone 3G S users ahead of time, employing the same hole the Dev Team was using, but holding back so that everyone could jailbreak before Apple patched it.
“We realize we upset some folks (e.g. existing 3GS owners) with our earlier announcement that we wanted to hold onto the 3GS iBoot-family hole until 3.1 was out,” the Team’s message continues. “Our aim there was to get as many people as possible onboard (within reason of course) before revealing the hole, since Apple will fix it immediately. But all of that became moot when the purplera1n release was made, since it uses the same hole,” the post reads.
Also revealed via the team’s most recent Blog update, iPhone 3G S owners have a “bright” future, as long as they have their personalized (signed) dfu/img3 files. These files reportedly enable 3G S users to “always be able to jailbreak (even if you slip up and install stock Apple firmware in the future),” the Team says. “For those of you without 3GS phones, it’s a race against the clock to use this particular hole,” the Dev Team adds. “There’s nothing we can do about that, but we will always be looking for new holes.” As usual, those relying on Ultrasn0w to unlock their devices must resist the urge of updating their software using “stock” (official) Apple IPSWs.
Softpedia doesn't condone jailbreaking / unlocking the iPhone / iPod touch or any other device. This article has a purely informational purpose and doesn't, in any way, suggest that you should hack your Apple device. Using hacks may render your device unusable, or may reduce the quality of your experience using the respective device. If you choose to download and install jailbreak tools, you will do so at your own risk. Unlocking / jailbreaking your iPhone / iPod touch may violate your warranty or the EULA with Apple and / or your cellular service provider.