Jailbreaking/Unlocking iPhone Firmware 2.2

[bythisname]

Hi, When pwnagetool goes through its motions, it brings up three choices of restored files, non of them is iphone1,2 2.2 5g77 restore.ipsw. Nor does it save any of these files to iphone1,2 2.2 5g77 restore.ipsw. I've even downloaded this file ( iphone1,2 2.2 5g77 restore.ipsw. ) form the net, and placed it in the same folder, and pwnagetool does not see it to choose. I suppose I'm doing something wrong, or mis-intrepting the instructions.
thanks, bythisname

[bythisname]

I used the latest version of pwnagetool and it created the proper file, but when I press restore with alt/option nothing happens that allows me to use the restored file, it simply restores to my previous iphone settings.
Thanks

[xclusive]

Originally Posted by bythisname

I used the latest version of pwnagetool and it created the proper file, but when I press restore with alt/option nothing happens that allows me to use the restored file, it simply restores to my previous iphone settings.
Thanks

Did you properly put it in DFU Mode? If not then you're going to have problem..also, make sure that you use the CUSTOM ipsw file not the one you downloaded. I made that mistake couple of times. Anyway, putting into DFU mode properly is the most important thing. Just to make sure, watch this video at the bottom of this post to crosscheck if you're iPhone has been put into DFU mode properly: http://www.iphonewiki.com.au/unlocki...ing-iphone-3g/

Cheers.

[fritz]

I just moved to australia..suprise suprise Apple won't unlock my phone. So if I'm going to jailbreak it should I be running the most current iPhone software (2.2.1) or the one previous? or does it matter at all? I had a friend to did this and said you had to be one step behind software-wise to stay unlocked. I'd like to know before I try. thanks!

[xclusive]

Originally Posted by fritz

I just moved to australia..suprise suprise Apple won't unlock my phone. So if I'm going to jailbreak it should I be running the most current iPhone software (2.2.1) or the one previous? or does it matter at all? I had a friend to did this and said you had to be one step behind software-wise to stay unlocked. I'd like to know before I try. thanks!

You don't have to be one step behind all the time. All you've to do is wait for dev team to come up with the update to jailbreak the latest firmware, which may sometimes take few days. Only thing is, everytime you upgrade to a official firmware, you're jailbreak it again. So make sure to see if the unlock is available for the new firmware before updating..

[shazza]

Hi,

I've just followed your instructions and got the message that I'd successfully 'unlocked' my phone...I was hoping after all that that I'd jailbroken it.

I bought the phone (prepaid) from Optus and had already unlocked it and had been using my 3 sim card. So in theory it shouldnt need to be unlocked again...right?

Now I have restored/synced the phone and it doesn't look any different. I also can't find the pineapple icon.

Could you please help me?

S

Originally Posted by xclusive

Here's the step-by-step procedure to Unlock iPhone 2G and Jailbreak iPhone 3G with Firmware 2.2. Please follow the steps carefully and you won't have any problem. Reply to this thread if you face any trouble and we'll try to help you.

1. Download iTunes 8 and upgrade if you haven’t already.
2. Download the PwnageTool from here.
3. Download the Restored IPSW for 3G Firmware or 2G Firmware.
4. Make sure both PwnageTool and Restored IPSW is in the same location
5. Run the PwnageTool.app click on Expert Mode from the top menu
6. Then select your iPhone type and click the next arrow at the bottom right
7. The PwnageTool will find the Restored IPSW
8. Select it and click the next arrow at the bottom right
9. On the next page, select “General” and click the next arrow at the bottom right
10. Untick “Activate the Phone” and leave the rest as it is and click the next arrow at the bottom right
11. Keep clicking next until you see two images
12. Once you see the images, untick both of them - Boot Logo & Recovery Logo and click the next arrow
13. This will bring you back to the home screen
14. Select “Build” and click next arrow
15. This will ask you to select a location to create the Custom Restore IPSW file (iPhone1,2_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw)
16. Save it on the same location (you can save this file anywhere you want)
17. This will take a few minutes to create the Custom IPSW file
18. Once created please follow the instruction on the screen to put your iPhone on DFU Mode
19. Once the iPhone is on DFU mode, iTune will automatically open up and will be ready to restore your iPhone
20. Press alt/option and click on restore at the same time to select the custom IPSW you’ve just created
21. And you’re done
22. And finally Sync with your iTune to get all your data from the backup

[shazza]

Hello again,

I realised I made a mistake on the last step and went through the entire process again.

However, when I press alt/option and the restore button on itunes a finder folder opens and aske me to choose a file (you didn't mention this step). Hope you can help!

S

[shazza]

Honestly, I'm such a dork. What's error 21?

[voiceofreason]

I installed OS. 3.1.2 usuing Pwnage Tool 3.1.4 on Mac OS 10.6.2 using iTunes 9.0.2. This was the most seemless install for me yet. No errors. I created the custom .ipsw (firmware) using Pwnage and installed the .ipsw using iTunes. I did not have to enter DFU mode. I turned off Pwnage Tool after the custom .ipsw was created, connected the iPhone (Original iPhone), clicked on the Restore button while holding the option key, selected the custom .ipsw and let it run. No F*cking Pineapples and I didn't have to dance naked in front of a goat this time.