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September 14th, 2009, 12:10 GMT · By

‘Jailbreak iPhone 3.1’ - Tutorial and Downloads Available

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The people at QuickPWN have posted a tutorial (complete with IPSW file downloads) on how to jailbreak an iPhone under OS 3.1 software. Apparently, the iPhone Dev Team’s redsn0w version 0.8 is still a go for the task. However, Softpedia does not condone jailbreaking the iPhone / iPod touch.

“With the iPhone 3.1 update which was recently released, jailbreakers will need to jailbreak their devices again,” the post in question over at QuickPWN reads. “This update fixes a lot of bugs that were present in the iPhone OS 3.0 firmware, has anti-phising built-in and other cool features.” The post continues with instructions on how to jailbreak iPhone 3.1 using redsn0w.

“[...] This tutorial will be using redsn0w version 0.8,” the piece adds. “There is no redsn0w 3.1 out yet, but this worked for me on 1st Generation iPod Touch 3.1. It may not work for iPhone,” the author warns. The report also informs that unlocked iPhone owners looking to keep things as they are should not update to iPhone 3.1, as their baseband will be permanently updated – a point of no return. QuickPWN recommends that unlocked iPhone users wait for the iPhone Dev Team to release the next version of redsn0w, likely coming out this week.

Those looking to jailbreak only must update to version 3.1 of the iPhone OS before doing anything. “After updating, either locate your iPhone 3.1 IPSW file or download it using any of the links below,” the guide continues, also advising users not to use Safari.

Downloads are available for the following files: iPhone1,1_3.1_7C144_Restore.ipsw, 241 MB (iPhone first generation); iPhone1,2_3.1_7C144_Restore.ipsw, 242 MB (iPhone 3G); iPhone2,1_3.1_7C144_Restore.ipsw, 306 MB (iPhone 3GS). Since redsn0w only recognizes iPhone 3.0 firmware, jailbreakers must download iPhone OS 3.0 firmware to feed it to redsn0w.

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.

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Comment #1 by: accurate on 14 Sep 2009, 14:25 UTC reply to this comment

Your post is inaccurate, and cites a site that does NOT offer the quickpwn software. The post you reference is from Sept 9 and has long been proved wrong and not workable for iphone 3.1 users. Get your facts together, and stop pandering inaccurate information just so you can get pageviews. Pathetic.


Comment #2 by: JIm on 14 Sep 2009, 14:32 UTC reply to this comment

Will this unlock filmware 3.1 also? If it was down loaded straight from itunes.


Comment #3 by: Calium on 14 Sep 2009, 22:18 UTC reply to this comment

I upgraded to 3.1 but cant jailbreak it even using 3.0 from redsn0w.
Guess I gotta wait till the 3.1 redsn0w out.

I even tried to downgrade back to 3.0 but failed. Seem it permanently locked the baseband.


Comment #4 by: Malleus on 15 Sep 2009, 00:51 UTC reply to this comment

@accurate: I'm afraid you are not what you claim to be.

I followed the instructions and was able to jailbreak my iPhone on 3.1, I had to do a couple of things manually but it's working.

Just because you can't do something doesn't mean it can't be done.


Comment #5 by: Kashif Shahzad on 15 Sep 2009, 03:18 UTC reply to this comment

Hi this is kashif how are you?
i need jailbreak unlock iphone 3.1 for iphone 3G, so can you solve my problem and tell me when will be available your reply will be highly appreciated.

Thank you.


Comment #6 by: Sandip on 15 Sep 2009, 03:19 UTC reply to this comment

This is really unfortunate that authors @softpedia didn't verify single bit of informational posted at qickpwn.com, iPhone Dev Team themselves have said not to follow quickpwn.com as the guides and intrusions are wrong and that site is meant only to make money form adsense.

There are no tools which can jailbreak or unlock OS 3.1 and iPhone Dev team is the only source of true information.


Comment #7 by: mohammed on 15 Sep 2009, 13:02 UTC reply to this comment

soo the only thing we should now is waiting 4 redsn0w?? but when do u guys know its gona be released?? anyways i really need to jailbraik my 3G so plz ppl REPLY as fast as possible.......


Comment #8 by: mohammed on 15 Sep 2009, 13:09 UTC reply to this comment

so only thing we should do now is to wait for redsn0w?? but when do u ppl know its gonna be released ?? anyways i really need to break my 3G so plz ppl REPLY as soon as fast when the release is there plzzzzzz


Comment #9 by: Josh on 15 Sep 2009, 21:01 UTC reply to this comment

I see you said you were able to jailbreak your 3.1. I have been trying everything for the past week and was wondering if you could give me some advice. Thanks

Josh Howard
gokings9@yahoo.com

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