iPhone 3G Ready for Ultrasn0w

The iPhone Dev Team has announced that, “Ultrasn0w for iPhone 3G is ready!” so, naturally, the iPhone 3G should be ready for the unlock tool as well. Softpedia, of course, doesn’t condone jailbreaking, but the news is out for whoever is interested.

In announcing that Ultrasn0w for iPhone 3G is now ready, the Dev Team stresses that users must ensure they have upgraded to iPhone OS 3.0, while no mentioning of ways to upgrade is made. As such, they should be able to perform the jailbreak after doing the usual software update procedure via iTunes.

“Jailbreak your iPhone 3G using redsn0w or PwnageTool (this will also install Cydia/Icy)
Run Cydia or Icy,” the iPhone Dev Team says. “Please add the repo repo666.ultrasn0w.com to Cydia or Icy.  That last ‘o’ is actually the number zero ‘0’! If you use the letter ‘o’ you’ll get an error,” the team explains.

Additional instructions include searching for ‘ultrasn0w’ in Cydia or Icy and installing Ultrasn0w followed by a reboot of the iPhone 3G. Should these steps go as planned, all T-Mobile USA users need to do is disable 3G before using Ultrasn0w, the team adds.

Softpedia also reported last week that the iPhone Dev Team was able to produce a PwnageTool 3.0 for iPhone 2G, enabling first-generation handset owners to jailbreak and unlock their devices. The tool now works for iPhone 3G devices as well, according to its makers. Apparently, those who recently grabbed Apple’s latest iPhone, the 3G S, are the only ones still stuck with no way to jailbreak or unlock their device.

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.