How to Jailbreak iPhone 3G[s] 3.0 Using Redsn0w and Mac OS X
Following these directions will result in a jailbroken iPhone 3G[s]. The iPhone must be running 3.0 firmware. I recommend backing up your iPhone with iTunes before we start, just in case something goes awry.
First, you need to download these 2 files:
(All downloads require login)
Redsn0w 0.8 for Mac OS X: Redsn0w 0.8 iPhone 3G[s] (Mac OS X) (241)
iPhone 3G[s] 3.0 firmware: iPhone 3G[s] 3.0 Restore Firmware .ipsw (679)
Once you have saved these files to your desktop for easy access, we will begin the jailbreak process.
1. Extract and run Redsn0w.
2. Click “Browse” and select the iPhone 3G[s] 3.0 firmware you downloaded. Click “Open”
3. After a second or so, Redsn0w will tell you that your IPSW has been identified. Click “Next”
4. Redsn0w will then prepare for jailbreak, let it do its thing.
5. You now want to make sure Cydia is checked. I suggest un-checking Icy; many people have had problems with it. Cydia is all you will need.
6. You now will put your iPhone 3G[s] into recovery mode. Follow the directions carefully.
- Make sure your iPhone is powered off.
Hold down the round Home button.
Connect the iPhone to your computer with the USB cable while still holding down the Home button.
Continue to hold the Home button until Redsn0w begins jailbreaking your iPhone.
7. Redsn0w will now begin uploading everything it needs to your iPhone.
8. Once it is finished you will see the done screen. Leave your iPhone connected via USB. You will see the Pwnage logo while it is finishing the jailbreak. DO NOT mess with your iPhone during this process. When it is done you will be back to your lock screen. You can now disconnect your iPhone and unlock it. Proceed to Cydia and install any apps you would like. Your iPhone 3G[s] is now jailbroken!
As always, jailbreaking is not approved by Apple and you do this at your own risk. If you have any problems please leave a comment so that we can help.
If you wish to unlock your iPhone after the jailbreak follow these instructions: Instructions How To Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 3G With Redsn0w and Ultrasn0w
If you feel like it’s worth it
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how do i extract the zip files on mac os? i keep getting the duplicated cpgz.
I assume you are downloading with Safari. Safari has a setting that you need to change in preferences to fix it. Rather then going through the process download them with Firefox or Chrome.
If you really want to know how to fix Safari check out a comment here: http://rotilda.com/208/instructions-how-to-jailbreak-your-iphone-3g-on-windows-pc-with-redsn0w/comment-page-1#comment-45
Hey, thank you for saying something. After I replied first, I checked out the downloads and found a problem with the server. All downloads should work just fine now. Thanks for the heads up jeditanner!
Can anyone tell me where I can find how to jailbreak and unlock my new iphone 4. Every blog only has information on unlock iphone 3.1.3 3GS