The Dev Team posted yesterday stated that they do in fact have a iPhone 3GS jailbreak ready, but they are purposely delaying it’s release until the next iPhone 3GS firmware update (3.0.1).
We can jailbreak the 3GS right now. But making our jailbreak public at this point in time would benefit relatively few people. It would in fact be detrimental to many more people than it would help. So we feel it’s best to keep our version of the jailbreak out of Apple’s sights for the time being.
They also note if you have done a USB dump or got your img3’s signed with your ECID using purplera1n you will always be able to jailbreak in the future.
If you already have a 3GS phone and have already done a full USB dump or captured your img3’s signed with your ECID, then you’re in great shape. You will always be able to jailbreak.
It appears George Hotz has discovered a new layer of security in the iPhone 3GS, but he’s found a way to generate a certificate for your phone so you’ll be able to jailbreak in the future.
Apple has added a new layer of security to the iPhone 3GS. I mentioned it several posts earlier; it’s the ECID field. When iTunes starts the restore process, they contact Apple servers to generate signatures just for your device. It’s important you get these signatures for your phone before a new version of the software comes out. I had previously suggested doing this by dumping usb while the iPhone restores. But this is complicated.
Fortunately, the good folks at purplera1n are here for you, the end user who wants a jailbreak. Follow these instructions to generate a unique certificate for your phones iBSS. And don’t delay, Apple may change their minds. To clarify, this is instead of a usb dump. Do this, and you are good!
1. Put your phone into recovery mode and connect it to your computer.
2. Using usbview on Windows(enable Config Descriptors), System Profiler on Mac, or lsusb on Linux, read your phones ECID. It’s the 16 digit hex number after “ECID:”
3. Go to purplera1n, type it, and hit enter
4. Save the generated file for a purplera1nyday…
The Dev Team is reporting the success of using the same exploit that was used to jailbreak the iPod Touch 2G to work on the iPhone 3GS.
About 5 hours ago (Thursday evening, less than a week after the 3GS launch), we were able to verify that the 24Kpwn exploit that the hybrid team used on the iPod Touch 2G is still applicable to the bootrom of the iPhone 3GS. That means we can use the same sort of technique used by our current redsn0w tool to jailbreak and unlock the iPhone 3GS.
This is great news, but how did it happen? Why didn’t Apple fix this in their normal cat&mouse fashion? Well it seems this bootrom was cut in about the August 2008 timeframe, so the unintended early reveal of 24Kpwn earlier this year didn’t affect the iPhone 3GS.
And yes, ultrasn0w will be able to be used on the iPhone 3GS for you unlockers! (In fact, without any modifications whatsoever!)
Keep your eyes peeled folks, I predict the jailbreak coming out in the coming weeks!
1. Ensure you have upgraded to iPhone OS 3.0
2. Jailbreak your iPhone 3G using redsn0w or PwnageTool (this will also install Cydia/Icy)
3. Run Cydia or Icy
4. 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.
5. Search for ‘ultrasn0w’ in cydia or icy and install ultrasn0w
6. Reboot your iPhone 3G
7. T-Mobile USA users should disable 3G before using ultrasn0w
8. Enjoy
If you relied on yellowsn0w to use your iPhone 3G you’re now able to upgrade to OS 3.0 and use Ultrasn0w to unlock your device!
The title says it all, iPhone 3GS is on sale today at Apple stores and AT&T stores. When a jailbreak and possible unlock is released we’ll let you know right here.
Today iPhone OS 3.0 is being released for all users. Free for iPhone 2G and iPhone 3G, $9.95 for iPod Touch. Let’s recap on all the features you’ll expect to see but remember do NOT upgrade to iPhone OS 3.0 yet until a proper jailbreak is released or risk being unable to jailbreak and unlock in the future. Click here for more. . .
The keynote is over and we have a new iPhone people. The iPhone 3GS is the name of the new model. It’s claimed to be faster in every aspect, loading apps, web browsing, and faster wireless data with built in 7.2MBps HSDPA.
More features after the break… Click here for more. . .
Due to poker’s popularity around the world, it was a pretty safe bet that as soon as the Apple iPhone launched, there’d quickly be plenty of choices as far as poker games to play on the go.
Once again QuickPwn has been modded to jailbreak iPhone 3.0 Beta 4. All the same rules apply like the other 3 beta jailbreaks. It will jailbreak your iPhone, iPhone 3G, or iPod Touch 1G. And it only installed Icy, not Cydia. If you’re an iPhone 3G user and dependent on yellowsn0w for use of your phone this is not for you as it will make yellowsn0w non-functional. Also you must be a registered developer to be able to run the 3.0 software successfully.
But if you’re daring you can download the Windows only software here. QuickPwn
If you have been in the iPhone/iPod Touch jailbreak scene long enough you’re probably quite familiar with Installer.app, made by RipDev, the default package manager for iPhone OS 1.1.1-1.1.4. Sure Cydia was around then too, but came pretty late to the game and never seemed to catch a lot of momentum. More or less it felt like an unnecessary burdon to use Cydia back then because there was little distributed for it.
Skip forward in time to iPhone OS 2.0 release. All the developers are working hard to get the new software jailbroken and make unofficial third-party apps to the masses. The first to become compatible was what is now the default and preferred source of jailbreak apps, Cydia. Now Cydia is in every jailbroken iPhone and iPod Touch, essentially swapping places with Installer to become the preferred source of apps. The very late to be released Installer for 2.0 has now become a waste of time to install.
Now I’m sure you’ve seen iPhone 3.0 Beta jailbreaks from QuickPwn, we’ve featured them on the site before. All of the beta jailbreaks include Icy, RipDev’s latest jailbreak app manager. If this trend continues when iPhone OS 3.0 is officially released I have no doubt in my mind once the 3.0 jailbreak is discovered Icy will be the first thing on your iPhone/iPod Touch. Now the question is, will Icy bring RipDev back in the spotlight or will Cydia maintain it’s reign?
