Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 3GS iOS 5.0.1 using Sn0wbreeze Custom Firmware and iPad Baseband 6.15.00
Firstly, you are reading this because you accidentally updated your 3GS to 5.0.1 or it’s already on iOS 5.0.1 when you got it. The only possible option to unlock it is to update to iPad baseband 6.15.00.
Read these important notes first:
1. This tutorial may no longer be valid once Apple releases iOS 5.1. However, some steps may be used to jailbreak and unlock iOS 5.1, subject to availability of software/tools.
2. If you have the new iPhone 3GS 8GB, read this extremely important information. Otherwise, you may break your iPhone’s hardware.
3. There are risks associated with the iPad baseband (6.15.00) so be sure to read this first. iPad baseband will disable your GPS!
4. Read each step carefully.
5. Proceed only at your own risks.
With the release of sn0wbreeze 2.8b11, it makes the whole process relatively easier to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone 3GS.
The custom firmware that you’re about to download below was created using sn0wbreeze and the iPad baseband is already included in the package.
Warning: Proceed at your own risks!
1. Download the latest iTunes 10.5 from Apple’s website and install it. Remove your SIM card.
2. Download custom iOS 5.0.1 (already hacktivated, jailbroken):
- iPhone 3GS with new bootrom + baseband 6.15.00 included
- iPhone 3GS with old bootrom + baseband 6.15.00 included
* not sure if you have an old or new bootrom? Google!
3. Download iBooty (Windows only) or the latest redsn0w (Windows or Mac). You need one of these to pwn-DFU your device to allow it to accept custom firmware.
4. Launch iBooty and follow on-screen instructions on how to pwn-DFU your iPhone. If you use redsn0w, go to Extras -> Pwned-DFU and follow on-screen instructions.
5. Once you have pwned DFU your iPhone, launch iTunes 10.5. Click Shift+Restore (Windows) or Option+Restore (Mac) and point it to the custom firmware you just downloaded in Step 2.
6. iTunes will begin restoring so just wait until the process is finished. If you get error 3194 during restore, read here.
7. When restore is complete, you will find that you now have iOS 5.0.1 and baseband 6.15.00.
UPDATE #1: You can now install ultrasn0w 1.2.5 by following the instructions here. Steps 8-16 below can be ignored.
UPDATE #2: You can now untether jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 with Corona or redsn0w. Read the steps here.
8. Download CommCenterClassic (ultrasn0w patch) here.
9. Launch Cydia from your Springboard (Home screen) and add the following to your source and install iFile.
http://cydia.xsellize.com
10. Download i-FunBox (Windows) or DiskAid (Mac).
11. Launch i-FunBox or DiskAid and browse to:
raw file system/System/Library/Frameworks/CoreTelephony.framework/Support/
12. Rename CommCentreClassic file to CommCentreClassicOld and replace it with the new CommCenterClassic file you downloaded in Step 8.
13. Launch iFile on your iPhone and browse to:
System/Library/Frameworks/CoreTelephony.framework/Support/commcenterclassic
14. Click the Blue arrow next to the file name, go to Access Permissions and set the following permissions:
- User: Read, Write, Execute
- Group: Read, Execute
- Global: Read, Execute
15. Launch Cydia and install ultrasn0w. Reboot iPhone.
16. Disable 3G and Cell Data by going to Settings -> General ->Network. Insert your SIM card and your iPhone should connect to your network.
Post unlocking – iMessage not working? Read this.
On a final note, if you have a new bootrom, the jailbreak is currently tethered so you will need to use redsn0w -> Extras -> Just Boot to boot up your iPhone. Old bootrom will give you untethered jailbreak.
Any issues? Leave your comments below but please make sure that you didn’t miss any step above!
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184 Comments to “Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 3GS iOS 5.0.1 using Sn0wbreeze Custom Firmware and iPad Baseband 6.15.00”
The link for iPhone 3GS with old bootrom + baseband 6.15.00 included is not working. Can you please have a look? Thanks.
Thanks PJ! Fixed!
It is Still Not working. Thanks
Great, was just given a iPhone 3GS with 5.0.1 by a friend who needs it unlocked so this tutorial came out at the right time!
be sure to read the warnings especially if you have the new 8GB version
Its an old 2009 16GB model (old bootrom). Seems fairly clear, just waiting for the file to download and then I’ll get started. I wish he hadn’t updated to 5.0.1 first! Am sure this would have been easier.
hi, were you able to jailbreak and unlocked it? I have had no luck so far, i would appreciate some help…
It works like a charm….Finally after three days of hell trying to get my 3gs with IOS 5.0.1 to unlock with T-mobile.
Hi, thanks for this guide!
I'm having a problem booting tethered. Everything goes fine unto step 6. After the restore the apple loading screen pops up, I tried to boot tethered using redsn0w (version: 0.9.9b8 for mac) and I got an error saying unrecognised build. If I manually try to select the IPSW I get an error saying unsupported IPSW.
Please help!
download iOS 5.0 and point to it using redsn0w
Do you mean a non-hacktivated version of iOS 5.0? I tried manually selecting the hacktivated version of iOS 5.0 you had posted in a previous thread but got the same error.
Thanks so much for the help!
it must be the original iOS 5.0 firmware
Awesome! Worked great after pointing resn0w at iOS 5.0.
Thanks so much for this guide!! Keep up the great work!!
Works thanks a lot.. the CommCenterClassic is dead!
After i "just boot" it works, but now my iphone cant boot alone, every time a turn off iphone i have to plugg in and do again just boot.. help me, i cant find any boot fixer.. thanks
Worked great, thanks !! I too got stuck at the apple logo at Step 6, by doing Just Boot using the latest redsnow 9.9b9, it rebooted and worked fine. Once or twice while rebooting, I got stuck in recovery mode and had to use TinyUmbrella to get out of it. Thanks so much for this guide..
Worked perfectly thanks!
awesome!
just to clarify, this would work with my 16gb version, yes? i have the new bootroom (year 2011, week 05).
thanks!
Any 2011 model is risky to flash the iPad baseband, proceed at your own risks!
thanks for the reply! im going to give it a go.
all the best!
I was able to restore it and I believe it completed, but when my phone turns back on, it's simply stuck on the logo screen with the loading bar. I waited about an hour already, but the loading bar hasn't even begun loading, any suggestions?
This happened to me and I just clicked "Just boot tethered" in redsn0w to fix it. Hope that helps!
Having the same problem. And, tried Craig's suggestion to use "Just boot tethered" in redsn0w. It still does not work. Any further suggestions?
Yeah, it didn't work for me either, stating that the build was unrecognized, but if you follow the suggestion on the 5th comment above, everything worked
Jessica, what the 5th comment? My phone also simply stuck on the logo screen with the loading bar. I have used sn0breez to create IPSW, then I uploaded it through iTunes.
Please help anybody.
Thanks.
use iBooty or redsn0w to boot tether it
Works AWESOME, thanks
Followed the tutorial down to every step, except i used IExplorer instead of I-FunBox, but in the end it after putting my sim card in, it just says searching and can't find the network. Any suggestions?
reboot your phone?
After installing ultrasn0w it cydia asks to reboot, so it rebooted then, then used ibooty to start it, and just tried another reboot and it still is searching, then goes to no service after a while
As a newb to both Iphone and sn0wbreeze I am reading hours on end before I go for it. I found your site most useful but I am having a hard time getting past the 2nd and 3rd step. Since you didn't say to install step 2, I just downloaded and went to step 3 Ibooty. A screen popped up asking for me to select device, but no device was listed. I went back and reread and concluded perhaps step 2 needed to be installed first. After clicking on Sn0wbreeze iTunes opened but nothing else happened. I thought maybe the package was missing bits and went back to download http://filefactory.com/file/cf6689b/n/sn0wbreeze_… and the page won't load. Says the site may be down. I have Iphone 3GS with the new iboot 359.3.2 on version 5.0.1 iOS. Also Itunes10.5.1.42
you can make your own custom firmware, download iOS 5.0.1 for 3GS, download sn0wbreeze 2.8b11
filefactory, the service being used to host these large files is currently down so if you're trying to DL, like me, be patient. Updates will hopefully come up here: http://getsatisfaction.com/filefactory/topics/sit…
Commcenter patch link is broken please fix!
it finally work on my 3GS. still need tethering boot. thanks a lot!
Hi Richard, back again. lol Now I need a beer! Saw your response this morning and did a lot of reading again. I did what you said and got the 1394 error. I did what you said for that error and added the line to my host file and saved. I again went back to newly made custom firmware and tried restoring it in ITunes. Now a window pops up telling me "iphone cannot be restored at this time because the server could not be contacted" So I tried rebooting my computer thinking it would fix it, but alas it says the same thing. Run into this yet? I read TinyUmbrella might work if I delete the host file changes and any reference to gs.apple.com, but you need to download from Cydia which is not on my phone yet since it id not jailbroken. Also found reference to blackra1n to unlock the phone, but now I'm dizzy. lol I'm leaving you in my will. lmao Thanks Richard.
Please copy and paste your current hosts file… let me look at it
# Copyright (c) 1993-2009 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a ‘#’ symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
# localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself.
#127.0.0.1 localhost
#::1 localhost
74.208.151.171 gs.apple.com
#Try this
# Copyright (c) 1993-2009 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
# localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself.
#::1 localhost
#74.208.151.171 gs.apple.com
127.0.0.1 localhost
you had your hosts tile pointing to Cydia/Saurik's server
Thanks, I'll give that a go! Oh,ok- I thought that was Apple not a Cydia SHSH file. See, I'm learning at least what Cydia can do for restoring anyway. lmao I'll let you know if it works.
Now I'm back to the 1394 error. lol I even found a post suggesting to delete the host file completely and I did, but same error. Then I restored the host file from my backup location and found another link 74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com which is apptapp.saurik.com as well. The poster said it signs the custom firmware, but nope. lol So I'm still at your last suggestion above. I'm just not feeling that my package was delivered right from Filefactory. Remember the site went down after my download so I'll try to download a new copy, create a new custom firmware and keep my host file to your suggested. Then I'll let you know if I'm still stuck. I'm getting close, I can feel it in my bones! lol
good luck!
Hi, thanks for this guide!
I'm having a problem booting tethered. Everything goes fine unto step 6. After the restore wit itunes and the "keep your device connected…." iphone 3gs turned off and doesn't boot up, I tried to boot tethered using redsn0w (version: 0.9.9b8 for Wind) and I got an error saying unrecognised build. If I manually try to select the IPSW I get an error saying unsupported IPSW. I downloaded the official firmware 5( iPhone2,1_5.0_9A334_Restore)and pointed to it but no luck.
Please help!
Followed the guide. Everything went fine up to the step 7. iPhone rebooted with Apple logo and loading bar. Then, stuck. I tried to use "just boot tethered" from redsn0w. It says "Unrecognized build. Fingerprint: 38b5cbcccf371f102ba2cb2215aaf4b3. ….". Please HELP!!!
try using iBooty
iPhone rebooted by iBooty. However, it's back to Apple logo and loading bar. Sigh … Anything else I can try? Please PLEASE HELP ME!
same problem here. any fixes for that yet? thx in advance!
I'm still stuck there….
With redsn0w 0.9.9b9, it's no longer an issue.
@JZ2000 I've got the same problem. My 3GS stuck on Apple logo and empty status bar after rebooting. If I'll use "Just Boot" option in redsn0w 0.9.9b9 my iPhone will be alive again?
I re-installed the official 5.0.1 from Apple and tried to activate my 3GS using my current AT&T SIM card after failed to jailbreak (stuck after the step 7: showing Apple logo and loading bar forever …). Then, it tells me "There is no SIM card installed in the iPhone you are attempting to activate". Does it mean my 3GS is a piece of brick now? Please HELP!! ANYONE?!!!
If you read towards the end – On a final note, if you have a new bootrom, the jailbreak is currently tethered so you will need to use redsn0w -> Extras -> Just Boot to boot up your iPhone. Old bootrom will give you untethered jailbreak.
Unfortunately, the custom firmware made with sn0wbreeze appears to break Chinese language keyboards. Not sure about other languages. Emoji keyboard still works fine, so it doesn’t seem like an issue with multiple keyboards.
Otherwise, everything went smoothly and iOS 5 is great! Stellar tutorial!
This custom firmware made with sn0wbreeze is good, but appears to break Chinese keyboards. Looks like others work though… I am going to try to make a new CFW with redsn0w when it is upgraded to work with 5.0.1 FW, see if that fixes the keyboard problem.
Apart from this, the upgrade and tutorial worked great on my 3GS (old bootrom)! First time, too! Excellent tutorial, Richard!
thanks Ryan, yes, try with redsn0w!
I'm having a problem booting tethered. Everything goes fine unto step 6. After the restore wit itunes and the "keep your device connected…." iphone 3gs turned off and doesn't boot up, I tried to boot tethered using redsn0w (version: 0.9.9b8 for Wind) and I got an error saying unrecognised build. If I manually try to select the IPSW I get an error saying unsupported IPSW. I downloaded the official firmware 5( iPhone2,1_5.0_9A334_Restore)and pointed to it but no luck.
Please help!
I'm having a problem booting tethered. Everything goes fine unto step 6. After the restore wit itunes and the "keep your device connected…." iphone 3gs turned off and doesn't boot up, I tried to boot tethered using redsn0w (version: 0.9.9b8 for Wind) and I got an error saying unrecognised build. If I manually try to select the IPSW I get an error saying unsupported IPSW. I downloaded the official firmware 5( iPhone2,1_5.0_9A334_Restore)and pointed to it but no luck.
Agh. Problem here, I downloaded the 'iPhone 3GS with new bootrom + baseband 6.15.00 included' firmware, because according to tinyumbrella my device model is MC64***/A – iPhone3GS so it would be a new bootrom. After that long download I followed the steps to pwned DFU mode, then when I go to add the firmware a warning message pops up saying 'The iPhone "iPhone" could not be restored because the firmware is not compatible." Been stuck on this for a while, the iPhone is not activated, probably jailbroken from the several attempts I've made to hacktivate it.. But some help or insight would be appreciated.
Running on iTunes 10.5.1.42
Current Firmware: 5.0. 1
Installed Baseband Version:05.16.05-6.4_M3S2
Thank you in advance.
try checking your hosts file to make sure it's pointing to Apple server
and how would I check that ? Sorry, im not the greatest with this technical stuff.
check this out http://www.askiphonequestion.com/how-to-fix-itune…
I had just done that, thinking it would of worked but it didn’t. It came out to this after I added that text
# Copyright (c) 1993-2009 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a ‘#’ symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
# localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself.
#127.0.0.1 localhost
#::1 localhost
74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com
74.208.151.171 gs.apple.com
Try the following – you don't need to use any of the Cydia/Saurik IP… Apple is signing 5.0.1 so you can let it verify directly with Apple server
# Copyright (c) 1993-2009 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
# localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself.
127.0.0.1 localhost
#::1 localhost
#74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com
#74.208.151.171 gs.apple.com
Or, would could you show me a method to hacktivate it ? Or is that not available yet.
use redsn0w 0.9.9b8 to jailbreak and thus hacktivate it
Thanks man! It worked fine! I just had to reeboot onredsn0w with original iOS 5.0
You're awesome
Everything seemed to work,
but I always get a "roaming" signal – I can't connect to my carrier – which is 3 in Australia. Any ideas?
is your carrier blocking your IMEI? check with them
It was working on 3 until I upgraded to 5.0.1. Now it isn't – so I'd say that wasn't the problem.
why can't i select the already hacktivated, jailbroken firmware in itunes it say not supported by itunes please help???????????????????
read every step carefully
MATE YOU ARE THE MAN A FEW HICCUPS LIKE AFTER POINT 8 YOU FORGOT TO PUT DOWN THAT YOU SHOULD INSTALL IFILE ON THE PHONE AFTER THE CYDIA.XSELLIZE SOURCE ADD AND THE VERSION OF REDSN0W TO USE IS 0.9.9B7
APART FROM THAT ILL TAKE MY HAT OFF TO YOU WELL DONE>>>..
step 9 says install iFile
Pedro:
Hello, Thank you very much for this incredible help you gave us!!
I got stuck in step 9 cause i open cydia on my iphone but cant understand what to do….help?
thank you
Pedro
Go to Manage > Sources > Edit > Add… then enter the URL
Every time my iphone 3gs completes restoring the custom iOS 5.0.1 the screen returns black and stays like that until I restore again. What should I do?
returns black as in nothing on the screen?
I almost gave up fixing the phone and this works factistically. Many thanks!
nice!
Let me rephase that… after Step 7 my phone is in pwned DFU mode still. Help!!
start from the top again
Can I do this tutorial from the iphone activation setup configure screen? You know, where it says "english, region enable location" etc. I bought my iphone from ebay and it's currently stuck at the activation screen because I don't have an att sim card and I want to unlock it for t-mobile. I'm new to the jailbreak and unlock thing so if someone can help it would be greatly appreciated.
the custom firmware will activate your phone
Oh, my iphone came on ios 5.0.1 when receiving it from ebay.
All I need to do was do the new boot but now I have a new problem my iphone is currently stuck with the apple logo on it. Did I do something wrong? Help please!!
I went through the comments and found out what I needed to do and IT WORKED!!! I have only one question ..Is it safe to do the semitether option from cydia? So I dont always have to connect to redsn0w.
I believe semitether causes some of the jailbreak components to stop working e.g. mobilesubstrate, that means ultrasn0w will not load
Thanks man it works very good!!
I'd been trying to unlock my phone for 3 weeks now. I'd already jailbroken my phone with Sn0wbreeze and tried everything I could find to get Ultrasn0w to work. I started with step 8 and did everything else but couldn't get it to work. Today I started over from step 1 using your ipsw, and IT WORKS!!! Thank you thank you! I will be making a contribution!
Thank you!
You are my hero!!! Seriously! You have no idea.
IGreat success with the custom install from iTunes, but after it reboots – nothing but a black screen, then iTunes gives me 1600 error. Any suggestions?
I'm stuck in step 5. When I try to download the custom iOS 5.0.1, an error msg appears that says "The Iphone could not be restore because the firmware file is not compatible"
check:
iTunes 10.5 installed?
Hosts file pointing to Apple server? http://www.iphonejailbreak.me/fix-this-device-isn…
I have the same problem.
I keep getting "The Iphone could not be restore because the firmware file is not compatible"
I tried:
sn0wbreeze_iPhone 3GS-5.0.1_OBR_iPadBB.ipsw
sn0wbreeze_iPhone 3GS-5.0_OBR_iPadBB.ipsw -> failed
Been doing this for 3-days. repeating the same steps.
But when I used "sn0wbreeze_iPhone 3GS_OBR-5.0.ipsw" to Restore in itunes, it was accepted. The hosts file is pointing to Apple server (I do no have the 74.208.151.171 gs.apple.com line).
I used "redsn0w_win_0.9.9b7" to re-install ipad baseband and then install Cydia and then install ultrasnow.
After that I have a problem with "No service". Repeat all the steps all over again (jailbreak to unlock).
Then I realized, since I am in Japan, they are using 3G signal here. I then turn on the 3G, then turn on Airplane mode, Then turn off airplane mode.
It successfully detects my Cell provider……I am a very happy person…I can now sleep peacefully….yohoooooo…..(Btw, this is my bro's phone)
FYI:
Iphone 3gs old boot rom
Before jailbreak/unlock: iOS 5.0 with baseband 05.16.05 (downgrade to 4.1 and installed ipad baseband)
I am stuck with the Apple boot logo and loadbar after the restore with iPhone. Tried redsn0w and iBooty doesn't recognize my device. Please help.
My 3GS iphone is the new bootroom, after iTunes restored, it stuck in logo and status bar…Using redsn0w to boot tethered with both the above custom firmware (unrecognized) and iPhone2,1_5.0_9A334_Restore.ipsw still did not help…Anyone has the same problem? Thanks!
me too did u get help yet
exact same problem. PLSSSS HELP (:
ps. i tried it from scratch again and nothing happened
can u please help?
step 7 – stuck at the apple logo after finished restore with a progress bar that remains at 0%
See the last paragraph: On a final note, if you have a new bootrom, the jailbreak is currently tethered so you will need to use redsn0w -> Extras -> Just Boot to boot up your iPhone. Old bootrom will give you untethered jailbreak.
Thank you soooooooo much, it works
Hi, I have 3Gs + Old Bootroom + iOS5.0 + 06.15.0. Already jailbreak and unlocked.. It is possible for me to update to iOS5.0.1? Then jailbreak and unlock it again ? Will this procedure works for me?
Thanks in advanced!
before you update use iFaith 1.4 to save your SHSH for 5.0
Thanks ! Will do it soon and will give update once this procedure works for me…
Download link for CommCenterClassic.zip is dead,
Please fix it. Tks a lots.
Help, same problem as jpolanco6
"The Iphone could not be restore because the firmware file is not compatible"
I'm using iTunes 10.5.1, I tried the fix link you showed him, you do have to exit with command X then choose y to save, then enter to write the change or it goes back to how it was. My numbers were different though? it was: #74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com with the # there already. I am totally stuck!! any help massively appreciated as this is supposed to be a Christmas present to my Son. It's a 3gs older bottrom.
Im really broke now so im sorry I can not donate. But I have to Say this does works, Im in C.R. Central America, my carrier is not AT&T, Not Movistar, Vodafone, actually is a local phone carrier that only works here in C.R. and this fix got my signal, 3g and Edge Connectivity. It has been some really longs days trying to fix this, and I really happy I was able to do it with the help provided here. I swear thin is the last time i go through this cause im selling this 3Gs, that is why I update with a custom firmware in the first place, but I could get a signal. After severals downgrades to 4.1, and trying to upgrade to ios 5.1 hacktivated, I found a custom firmware hactivated and jailbreak with baseband 06.15. After that I tried several ways to unlock it, until I found this tutorial, follow it really carefully, and surprisingly the cellphone got a signal, now I just have to check Youtube, Gps, and find a way to fish Push Notifications, But the hard part is over.
Help, It's unlocked but I have no wifi now. If i turn data and 3g on I loose the phone, it goes back to no service. But I NEED the wifi to work more than the phone!
and suggestions helpful
try to flash the baseband again
Funciona…funciona… después de intentar bajar el archivo commcenterclassic por fin lo baje y lleve a cabo los pasos y funciona correctamente, felicidades iphonerepair, me salvaste la vida, saludos desde Mexico!
Me alegro de que funciona!
Will the jailbreak/unlock solution also work for iphone 3gs + iOs5.0 + baseband 5.16.05, i.e. the above solution will automatically upgrade to iOS 5.0.1 jailboken and unlocked
yes
Hi! I am stuck:( I trid redsnow and it does absolutely nothing just gets stuck in reboot but nothing happens on the phone! No pineapple no running data? I tried snow breeze and when I got into iTunes it doesn’t let me restore saying firmware isn’t compatible! No other error code.. I am using windows not sure I that matters? Thank u for ur help
The download link for the CommCenterClassic.zip file doesn't seem to work. Can this be fixed?
what do you see when you clicked on it? I just tried it again and it's working
in my case it was a small .zip file which i can't open on my mac… i tried stuffit, archiver und 7zip but nothing works for me… so i found this comclassic file on another site which works for me right now…
so many thanks for this tut here…! works on a 3gs 06.15 on iOS 5.0.1
Worked! At last! My iPhone 3gs with new boot and iPad baseband was bricked by the iOS 5.0.1 upgrade but this has fixed it! I'm on UK Vodafone. This is the only fix that works from all of them currently on the net.
All of them are just copies of other tech blogs
he download link for the CommCenterClassic.zip file doesn't seem to work. Can this be fixed?
For them, who have trouble after step 6 (freeze on apple logo and loading bar)..
You must boot with redsnow (extras-> just boot) but as selected ipsw select original 5.0.0 IPSW!!!
supper, it worked!!!
Hi,
Everything worked fine. I was able to unlock and jailbreak my iphone. Followed everything, and it worked just fine. But now every 5 minutes or so, my iphone restarts, it does restarts successfully, but it does that every 5 minutes or so, I do not know whats wrong as I have Old Bootrom.
Still trying to fix it, will let you know if I do.
Thank you,
Btw, do I have to delete the "comcenterclassicOld" file? or should I keep it?
just rename the file
Hi,
Something went wrong with my iphone! Now, it is just stuck in the sn0wbreeze logo! nothing happens, after 3-5 minutes or so, it just turns off, and immediately turns back on with again sn0wbreeze logo. I can't do anything, can't make a hard reset, can't make it to go to dfu mode, nothing is working, I have tried like everything. Luckily, I can somehow use iFunbox and the device shows for a minute, I can access the files.
Anyway to fix it? PLEASE HELP! this is making me insane, I am trying for hours, no help. Please help, please.
just restore to 4.1 for now, it will at least bring your phone back to life
How do i do that? Itunes can't detect it, nothing's happening but luckily, now because of recovery toolbox, it shows "usb to connect to sn0wbreeze logo or something like that" now, tried restoring into 5.0.1, but gave the 3194 error, will try following your fix for it, and if it doesn't work, will try restoring to original 4.1? right?, will try that, thank you,
Your blog is a life saver man! Somehow, was able to bypass the 3194 error following your instructions, and now it looks like it is restoring, it is not done, but it is showing the apple logo with bar underneath, which seems like a good sign.
I was so scared that I bricked my iphone and everywhere it seemed like you need to first go to dfu mode if you want to do anything, if you are ever stuck in that situation where you can't go to dfu mode or just can't do anything after a custom sn0wbreeze firmware installation, use the Recovery Mode toolbox, also a life saver.
I will let you know what happens, btw, after successful restore to 5.0.1, can I restore it to 4.1?, because last time, my device just kept on restarting
My phone now gave something like error 29, after finishing its bar, and now shows connect to apple logo, hmm, still not working, am trying again, will read some more guides and videos, to see if it works and later will try to restore to 4.1, if it doesn't work.
thank you
I tried, but i can't put my iphone into dfu mode, I know how to, but it doesn't work, now, it is on 5.0.1, it goes to home screen, on the activation process, but restarts automatically after 5 minutes. I can't even switch off my iphone for some reason. I tried restoring to 4.1, but it give me error 20, and to get rid of error 20, I need to some where in the process put my iphone in to dfu mode, which I can't.
I can, though, put my iphone in to recovery mode, where it shows connect to itunes logo, then i try restoring, which it gives error 20. Please help!
Great Work. except I'm not able to connect to T-Mobile here in the states. Any Suggestions?
Hi… i am having iPhone 3gs iOS 5.0.1
now, i got my iOS jailbroken (working perfectly, except, i have to “Just Boot” every time i switch off the phone), but i am unable to unlock it. i have tried almost everything available on the internet but still no luck. even the cydia repo for ultraslow is not working (constantly request is getting timed out in connecting). anyone can please give me a solution. i need to get my phone working in all respects (including the “just boot” problem every time and “unlock” problem).
waiting for response..
what's your baseband version?
Hi Guru,
Nice article, I could do everything till step 14 perfectly, but in 15 when I try to add UltraSnow source in cydia (http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com) it gets stuck in "Done: Packages" !!
Only way to get out of this screen is to cancel the Updating of sources, which will fail the ultra sn0w installation!
Need your help in cracking this…plz plz
Cheers
Rajath
it's also available under the smolk repo
add http://cydia.myrepospace.com/smolk/ to your source, then search for ultrasn0w once you've added this to your source
hey man, this is some really good stuff =) i used your other guide for firmware 5.0 and did it successfully thanks a lot.
question is, how would i update to 5.0.1 with baseband 6.15.00 custom firmware (the one you provided in the link)? because i read somewhere that you can't just update the phone that has BB 6.15.00
also, my next question is..when you create the custom firmware..what options do you pick? i downloaded 5.0.1 firmware, have sn0wbreeze..but what options do i check in when it asks me? obviously the ipad baseband but, what is "Root Partition Size"
3GS (new bootrom) successfully jailbroken, but now stuck on apple screen after trying to unlock.
Followed this link to do so: http://bit.ly/usdR8r
Constantly in Recovery Mode(?) after phone restarted after replacing CommCenterClassic. (Note: permissions on CommCenter file weren't able to be set in iExplorer).
I am able to reinstall JailBreak (and use other redsnow tools) but run into these errors upon reboot (followed by apple logo, then black/recovery mode):
http://screencast.com/t/DXTkZyc8puH http://screencast.com/t/znmkxrLK5 http://screencast.com/t/znmkxrLK5
Any insight is appreciated.
thanks.
Hi,
I followed all the steps but I got stuck when trying to restore the firmware from itunes.
It shows the following error:
The iPhone cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted
This happened when I followed the instructions to solve the 3194 error and changing the host files.
The iphone is jailbroken 3gs 16gb with ios 5.0.1, baseband 5.16.05 and new bootrom.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
Well.
for me, it workt perfect. thx.
even the GPS is working.
i did everything you said but it is stuck in the apple
aah ! finally I was able to complete jailbreak & unlock of iPhone 3GS new boot rom with iOS 5.01 & base band 6.15 (previously 5.16.05).
Used new ultrasn0w released this monday to unlock & it worked miracles
Thank you for this post!
I waited for the untethered jailbreak and successfully used the new Jailbreak from Pod2 here is the link http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=18993 It worked in less then 20 minutes with no errors. Thanks for your help iphone repair. You might want to update to the new links I used windows redsn0w_win_0.9.10b1 on Windows 7 for my Iphone 3GS new bootrom. This was the build to use for that phone, iPhone2,1_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw Now it's time to have fun on my new unlocked phone!
The Link to the "iPhone 3GS with new bootrom + baseband 6.15.00 included" is not working. Are there any soilitions to this?
hi guys! one question. i have iphone 3gs with baseband 4.26.08 and want to upgrade to latest ios5.0.1 Should i remove my SIM card before instaling custom ipsw?
many thanks for clarifying
HI I have 3gs jailbreak but when I connect to Internet appear searching network then it connect to my network and appear searching. What I Doing? Please help me.
i'm stuck in the apple logo status bar for restoring is not moving. pls help.. =(
redsn0w > Just Boot
I m already on iphone 3gs with baseband 06.15.00 on ios4.1……………will this method work for me to update to 5.0.1???
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial.
I unlocked two iPhone 3GS today. Both with new bootroms (2011 manufactured).
Worked like a charm.. Tethered jailbreak and unlocked using ultrasnow.
Tomorrow i will make the jailbreak untethered. Many thanks again !!
just install corona on Cydia for untethered jailbreak
exelente maestro millon gracias
I tried to Jailbreak and unlock my 16gb 3GS with old bootrom, followed steps carefully up to step 7 and the 6.15 software seemed to have successfully downloaded onto my iphone but now it won't boot no matter what i have no idea why, any ideas??
the boot is tethered, use iBooty or redsn0w, then apply Corona for untethered jailbreak
THANK YOU SO MUCH! IT WORKED! MAKE SURE YOU USE THE RIGHT CUSTOM IPSW FOR YOUR 3GS, I WAS WASTING TIME BECAUSE I ASSUMED I HAD NEW BOOTROM WHEN REALLY I HAD OLD BOOTROM (FacePalm) … steps 8 and beyond can be ignored with newest UltraSnow
Worked perfectly for me! Just followed your steps very very carefully. Thank you so much! I'm going on a 4 month exchange and wanted to keep using my phone overseas. Now the real test is if the foreign SIM card will work, but I'm sure it'll be fine! =D =) <3
hi i have tried all the steps and downloaded the right custom ipsw but i still get the message in iTunes saying the firmware file is not compatible, i have looked at my host file and i do not have any of the number and gs apple stuff please help soon as thanks
So i downloaded the new bootrom because my iboot is 359.3.2 , while installing i got stuck on the apple logo with the loading bar underneith ! ? =[
(edit) Just boot worked miracles,.. thankx ~!
thank you so much! i'm so excited to be able to use my phone abroad now. you're the absolute best.
hey man filefactory wont let me download the cf new bootrom for 3gs bc of their new download limit. i would rather donate here then pay for filefactory, is there a way you can send me the dowload link or repost it?
trying to find another hosting…. this issue is due to shutting down of megaupload.com
Hey peeps, downloaded i-funbox (win) with ifile downloaded in iphone, able to see system files on iphone with i-file but ifunbox does not show system files in raw. what have i missed, need to transfer the patch to see if it will unlock in Australia, as currently on searching for carrier. HELP PLS PEEPS
Specs iPhone 3GS 32 Gig
Baseband 6.15.0
Sn0wbreeze unlocker
Ultrasn0w on iphone
Links are not working!
please link it to any other source
Hi,
I just purchased a new iPhone 3GS 8GB manufactured on Oct 2011 and wanna unlock this, As per few sites "New iPhone 3GS 8GB Uses Toshiba Baseband Chip Not Compatible with iPad Baseband 6.15.00". Is it true? Do we have a workaround for this? Please Help.
Hey, is there a new link for the iPhone 3GS with new bootrom + baseband 6.15.00 included? It does not appear to be active anymore. Cheers, Tom
hi website says “premium users only”…is there any other way around this??
we're trying to find a new file hosting site
Whenever I press IPHONE 3GS OLD BOOTROM + 6.15.00 download (from filefactory) it says ' All free download slots on this server are currently in use.For immediate access, upgrade to FileFactory Premium. Alternatively, you can try again shortly ' and then it says retry under it which i press but it just keeps saying the same thing, i have waited for ages… please fix this so that i can proceed?
Have: iPhone 3GS, baseband 06.15.00, iOS 5.0.1 (9A405). Jailbroken and Unlocked. Worked with 3G till i mistakenly deleted all on my phone to solve a problem not connected to the jailbreak and unlock. After restoring and reinstalling cydia, etc it will not connect to 3G nor recognise my sim. WiFi ok. I've tried a lot to no avail. Are there any suggestions? Thanks.
Just for anyone who has the same issue: the instructions on another page of this website worked successfully. Phone is back to recognising the sim card and is still unlocked. http://www.iphonejailbreak.me/untethered-jailbrea…
The key i found was using the "custom iOS 5.0.1 (already hacktivated, jailbroken)" linked to in step 2. I'd been using a file with a slightly different name (without "newbootrom_hacktivated" in the filename.)
Downside – i had to pay for a month of premium membership for this one download. I did because the iphone is necessary to my work. Anyway, it worked!
http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7081658/iPhone_3GS…
Forget the file factory, after follwing a few diffrent guides and briking the iphone three damn times, i compiled that torrent with video guide included
I just complete restore the Iphone 3gs 32gb using custom ipsw old bootrom, but now I can't connect to Cydia because WIFI not working? what should I do? please help.
you can use ifunbox
is it will resolve the WIFI issue also? before I do the jailbreak, the wifi still working properly
you can try restoring it again
Still No Services ….. Please I had 2 weeks trying with (iPhone 3Gs baseband 06.15.00)
When I remove sim card it says no sim
i installed Ultrasn0w and still same
Please Help
check if the logic board connector #7 is ok, see ifixit.com
Hi my 3gs firmware v is now 6.15.00 so can any one help me become lass then this verson
like i want 5…….somthing please help me on this
Thank you in advance.
read the instructions above
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel….
if you have week 44 then you are FKD…