YOU NEED TO RESTORE YOUR IPHONE OR IPOD – Jailbreak or restore your phone for FREE
November 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Stig Kristoffersen asked:
At some time you are in need to restore your iphone or ipod or upgrade it to a new version with more functionality built in it. Bear in mind, there are hardware restrictions, so you can not get GPS functionality on your phone by only installing new software on your iphone. However, you can add functionalities like MMS and its like by upgrading the software.
However, sometimes the software gets corrupted for various reasons, and there is a need to restore your operating system, just like in any other computer you are using.
So instead of giving this job to a shop which will charge you around 20 USD for the job, you can easily do it yourself.
You can restore your iPhone with this FREE tool
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june
Download the redsnOw or Ultrasn0W software for either mac or Windows to your computer and install it. It is not a big file and it is self explanatory how to install it as well.
When you need to restore to a previous or a new version of the software on your iphone, you need to download the firmware first.
These are so-called .IPSW files and exists in various versions:
http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/
Download them to a location you remember on your computer for use later when running the redsn0w software.
Redsn0w will also ask for two bootloaders in its sequence of restoring your phone, these two bootloaders, version 3.9 and 4.6 is needed and you can find them here.
http://cazisoft.com/2008/iphone-bootloader-39-46\
Just download them somewhere on your computer so you can browse for them later when redsn0w asks for these files.
Then after installed the redsn0w software, you start it up, plug in your iphone to your computer, turn the iphone off and leave it off till the software tells you otherwise.
If you experience any problems with the software, you will find the forum at the redsn0w web page very helpful. The devteam does a good job of maintaining this web site and its content.
Redsn0w will now ask for firmware, browse for it where you stored the file, and click next.
Then the software will ask for the two bootload files, browse for them and continue.
The redsn0w will ask you if you want to install three elements, you should choose all three options.
There will be a set of instructions for you to follow now, so be ready to press the on-off button on your iphone and not release it until the software tells you. Then be ready to press the home button for the instructed time.
Then redsn0w will tell you it is jailbreaking your phone and asks you to wait for a while.
If this wait takes more than 5 minutes, then do this; disconnect your iphone for 3 seconds, and plug it in again. This should make redsn0w continue and reboot your iphone.
You will now be the proud owner of a iphone or ipod with a restored or updated operating system or firmware. It is also jailbreaked and can be used with any cell phone operator in the world – no limitations or questions asked.
You have to be aware of the fact that if you do this process, all data on your gadget will be lost – forever. Unless you have done a sync with your itunes and can restore the files from there afterwards.
Just one last crucial reminder in the end- and maybe the most important message to you. Do not, I repeat DO NOT try to upgrade your iphone through iTunes after this. It will only make you get a iphone that is telling you that you have a non-working SIM card and need to replace it. The reason for this is that this firmware you downloaded through iTunes has restored the iphone to its original settings without the jailbreaking, and you have to start redsn0w software again and repeat the same exercise again.
Best of luck with your iphone or ipod and take care.
At some time you are in need to restore your iphone or ipod or upgrade it to a new version with more functionality built in it. Bear in mind, there are hardware restrictions, so you can not get GPS functionality on your phone by only installing new software on your iphone. However, you can add functionalities like MMS and its like by upgrading the software.
However, sometimes the software gets corrupted for various reasons, and there is a need to restore your operating system, just like in any other computer you are using.
So instead of giving this job to a shop which will charge you around 20 USD for the job, you can easily do it yourself.
You can restore your iPhone with this FREE tool
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june
Download the redsnOw or Ultrasn0W software for either mac or Windows to your computer and install it. It is not a big file and it is self explanatory how to install it as well.
When you need to restore to a previous or a new version of the software on your iphone, you need to download the firmware first.
These are so-called .IPSW files and exists in various versions:
http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/
Download them to a location you remember on your computer for use later when running the redsn0w software.
Redsn0w will also ask for two bootloaders in its sequence of restoring your phone, these two bootloaders, version 3.9 and 4.6 is needed and you can find them here.
http://cazisoft.com/2008/iphone-bootloader-39-46\
Just download them somewhere on your computer so you can browse for them later when redsn0w asks for these files.
Then after installed the redsn0w software, you start it up, plug in your iphone to your computer, turn the iphone off and leave it off till the software tells you otherwise.
If you experience any problems with the software, you will find the forum at the redsn0w web page very helpful. The devteam does a good job of maintaining this web site and its content.
Redsn0w will now ask for firmware, browse for it where you stored the file, and click next.
Then the software will ask for the two bootload files, browse for them and continue.
The redsn0w will ask you if you want to install three elements, you should choose all three options.
There will be a set of instructions for you to follow now, so be ready to press the on-off button on your iphone and not release it until the software tells you. Then be ready to press the home button for the instructed time.
Then redsn0w will tell you it is jailbreaking your phone and asks you to wait for a while.
If this wait takes more than 5 minutes, then do this; disconnect your iphone for 3 seconds, and plug it in again. This should make redsn0w continue and reboot your iphone.
You will now be the proud owner of a iphone or ipod with a restored or updated operating system or firmware. It is also jailbreaked and can be used with any cell phone operator in the world – no limitations or questions asked.
You have to be aware of the fact that if you do this process, all data on your gadget will be lost – forever. Unless you have done a sync with your itunes and can restore the files from there afterwards.
Just one last crucial reminder in the end- and maybe the most important message to you. Do not, I repeat DO NOT try to upgrade your iphone through iTunes after this. It will only make you get a iphone that is telling you that you have a non-working SIM card and need to replace it. The reason for this is that this firmware you downloaded through iTunes has restored the iphone to its original settings without the jailbreaking, and you have to start redsn0w software again and repeat the same exercise again.
Best of luck with your iphone or ipod and take care.
INSTALL THE LATEST FIRMWARE ON YOUR IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH – BE ABLE TO USE IT WITH ANY CELLPHONE OPERATOR – DO IT FOR FREE
June 21, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Stig Kristoffersen asked:
There are several ways to restore, unlock and jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch device.
You can either use the Redsn0w software or the Pwnage tool. Both are made for both Mac and Windows OS.
Below you will find links to all files and tools you need to unlock and jailbreak your iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
You do not need to send away your gadget to a service shop and pay money to get it done. You can easily make the changes yourself within 30 minutes and for FREE.
First of all you need to download iPod and iPhone Firmware, and you will find the files you need here;
http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/
Then you need the jailbreaking/unlocking tool, and you will find one of them here – Redsn0w or Utrasn0w software from Devteam. These are Multi-platform, multi-device jailbreaking and unlocking tool for the iPhone 2G (original iPhone), the iPhone 3G/3GS and the iPod Touch (1st and 2nd generation). It is available for Linux, Mac OSX and Windows.
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june
An alternative link for firmware
Can be found in the link below. In addition there are links for the Pwnage tool.
http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/
On the link above you will also find links to bootloaders versions 3.9 and 4.6 which you need in order to jailbreak your gadget.
If you need some visual aid on how to unlock your iPhone or iPod Touch , then you can see the video below on how to Jailbreak 3.0 iPod Touch 1G, 2G, and iPhone 2G, 3G (Unlocks iPhone) Mac/Windows, then go to youtube and write jailbreak iphone and you will find lots of tips makers presenting their methods to you fro FREE.
Ok, so you have all the files and software downloaded. Then install the jailbreakinh tool of your choice, either its redsn0w, ultrasn0w or Pwnage tools.
You will be prompted to give the software the firmware, the bootloaders, and then just follow the instructions in the programs and you are set to go.
After few minutes of clicks and touch, you have the new software installed and the gadget is jailbreaked and can be used by any cellphone operator in the world.
Best of all, it was for FREE !
Just a couple of warnings.
Please do a syncronisation of your gadgets before do this restore, because you will loose all data on your gadget through this process.
After you have done this restore, do not – I repeat – DO NOT update your gadget on iTunes as this will undo all the work you have done here and the gadget will only accept SIM cards from Apple authorized re-sellers.
I wish you the best of luck with your new gadget, and hope you will have lots of fun with it, and a problem free existense.
There are several ways to restore, unlock and jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch device.
You can either use the Redsn0w software or the Pwnage tool. Both are made for both Mac and Windows OS.
Below you will find links to all files and tools you need to unlock and jailbreak your iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
You do not need to send away your gadget to a service shop and pay money to get it done. You can easily make the changes yourself within 30 minutes and for FREE.
First of all you need to download iPod and iPhone Firmware, and you will find the files you need here;
http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/
Then you need the jailbreaking/unlocking tool, and you will find one of them here – Redsn0w or Utrasn0w software from Devteam. These are Multi-platform, multi-device jailbreaking and unlocking tool for the iPhone 2G (original iPhone), the iPhone 3G/3GS and the iPod Touch (1st and 2nd generation). It is available for Linux, Mac OSX and Windows.
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june
An alternative link for firmware
Can be found in the link below. In addition there are links for the Pwnage tool.
http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/
On the link above you will also find links to bootloaders versions 3.9 and 4.6 which you need in order to jailbreak your gadget.
If you need some visual aid on how to unlock your iPhone or iPod Touch , then you can see the video below on how to Jailbreak 3.0 iPod Touch 1G, 2G, and iPhone 2G, 3G (Unlocks iPhone) Mac/Windows, then go to youtube and write jailbreak iphone and you will find lots of tips makers presenting their methods to you fro FREE.
Ok, so you have all the files and software downloaded. Then install the jailbreakinh tool of your choice, either its redsn0w, ultrasn0w or Pwnage tools.
You will be prompted to give the software the firmware, the bootloaders, and then just follow the instructions in the programs and you are set to go.
After few minutes of clicks and touch, you have the new software installed and the gadget is jailbreaked and can be used by any cellphone operator in the world.
Best of all, it was for FREE !
Just a couple of warnings.
Please do a syncronisation of your gadgets before do this restore, because you will loose all data on your gadget through this process.
After you have done this restore, do not – I repeat – DO NOT update your gadget on iTunes as this will undo all the work you have done here and the gadget will only accept SIM cards from Apple authorized re-sellers.
I wish you the best of luck with your new gadget, and hope you will have lots of fun with it, and a problem free existense.
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