How to Update iPhone 2G to OS 3.0 Without Losing Activation/Unlock
As we all know that Apple has released the latest iPhone OS 3.0 and is available to download via iTunes 8.2. Here comes some important news for all the iPhone 2G (Original iPhone) owners about upgrading their iPhone 2G to OS 3.0 without losing activation and Unlock.
Update:
How to Jailbreak & Unlock iPhone 2G OS 3.0 with PwnageTool 3.0 (MAC)
How to Jailbreak & Unlock iPhone 2G OS 3.0 with RedSn0w (Windows)
This info is for iPhone 2G, the 1st Gen of iPhone, owners only.
If you connect your iPhone 2G to iTunes and hit update button, your iPhone 2G will be updated to iPhone OS 3.0 WITHOUT losing your Unlock.
However if you’re on an unofficial carrier you will:
- Lose your iPhone 2G Activation if you used QuickPwn to jailbreak you iPhone 2G. Which means your iPhone will be able to detect the network but you will NOT be able to use your iPhone.
- Not Lose iPhone 2G Activation if you used f you used PwnageTool to jailbreak you iPhone 2G.
So, now it’s up to you, if you’re much excited about iPhone OS 3.0 and want it to install immediately, just make sure you jailbroke your iPhone with Pwnage Tool or rejailbreak using PwnageTool and then do the update.
Otherwise wait for a little bit more and the iPhone Dev-Team will release new PwnageTool and QuickPwn utilities shortly and this is what we recommend.
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i have a 1st generation iphone
2.2.1 firm. and 4.5.05 baseband
if i update 3.0 will it lock it again
@Jeremy
If you used Pwnage tool to Jailbreak your iPhone then you are good to go. or jailbreak with Pwnage now.
But if it was QuickPwn then hold on until the Dev Team release the updated utilities for OS3.0.
However my recommendations are to hold off until updated Quickpwn and pwnage tool are released.
Hi a stupid question. Cause someone just got me an iphone 2g. How would i know whether it is Jailbreak using Pwnage or QuickPwn. And can someone guide me on how to re-jailbreak iphone.
I am a noob using IPhone.
well i updated to 3.0
and it locked to the itunes logo with emergency call…
however i still have bars and the t-mobile signal
how do i activate? and be able to use my phone again
@jeremy how did you jailbreak your iphone ?
on pwnage tool or quickpwn?
they said that to jeremy that dont update to O.S 3.0 unless quickpwn updates come out by iPhone-Dev Team.
then whats the fucking problem with u.
U people are sick.dont u under stand that.what he said.cheapster
Sorry jeremy.bt i think its ur fault.
@jeremy
I’m having the same issue, because I used QuickPwn.
You can downgrade to 2.x using iTunes 8.0 or 8.1 (8.2 wont work!)
Note that you *must* restore in DFU mode.
It Works!!!!
I updated from 2.2 to 3.0 as said above. Phone is activated and i can use it but it won’t connect to the mobile network. So i can’t make/receive phone calls. Is there a quick fix for this or should i downgrade and wait for the jailbreak?
i now have my iphone 2g running 3.0, although youtube does not work
what i did was on a make made a custom ipsw on pwnage tool, then i updated iphone to that, after that had been installed i went into itunes and clicked update iphone and it updated it, it now works great!
One question. You said unofficial carrier.
My carrier is authorized to sell iphone in my country. I guess that makes it an official carrier. But I got my iphone from the US and unlocked it using QuickPwn. Can I update directly to 3.0?
Hey I know it sounds stupid but could someone please help me downgrade my itunes and also I’m having trouble saving the iPhone1,1_2.2.1_5H11_Restore.ipsw file because mine keeps saying zip at the end and isnt letting me pull up the information someone please help
Hello there! How do tethering works on 2g iPhone apple.
And for the 3g iPhone.
Is it possible yet to unlock my iPhone 2g 3.0? I recently bought one and can’t use it since I have T-Mobile.
I used QuickPwn to jailbrake my iphone, What are the necessary steps i must do in order to install 3.0?
*edit, 1 more thing, Wats the equivelent of Pwnage Tool for windows? and will it be safe to use if i want 3.0.
@Ziad
Why don’t you go to Home page and have a look around..
or even see the first few lines in this post.
@iPhone Heat
My USA 2G unlockd & jailbrkn by unknown method with a PC, baseband 04.05.04_G – Cydia 1.0.2797-47 – runs 2.2 with an Official Carrier Prepaid SIM in Europe. This said, could you kindly advise whether I can update to 3 without loosing anything? I.E. apps & data, and remain unlockd/jailbrkn?
Do I need to first update to 2.2.1? I use a MAC + iTune 8.2 it asked whether I wanted to download v.3 – Yes, done! (but I do not see where it went) Update? No thanks. So I’m ready but first need your HELP! Pls note I have no way of knowing how it was unlocked/jailbrkn. Many thanks
hi all,i sucsesfully jailbrake my first iphone 2g,but i cant install cracked ipa on itunes ,it give me an error ( 0×8008001 )
what i should do ?!!?
please help
to andi u need installus to install cracked apps and before u can install cracked apps u need a real one from the app store {a free one works }i mean dast the way i doit c if it works for u
oh and for anyone trying to unlock or jailbreak an iphone 2g on 3.0 u can use redsnow dats what i did and it works perfect all u need is the two bootloaders and the firmware wich u can get anywhere just google it
@Ted
There’s nothing to worry about..
just follow the links available at the top of this post.
Go and update to OS 3.0 and do the fun stuff..
@andi
follow the tip#10 here:
http://www.iphoneheat.com/2009/06/best-tips-for-iphone-os-30-mega-post/
@iPhone Heat
Great news! Thanks. But pls, one more thing. Is it sure that it will ALSO remain “jailbrkn” ? I have a few CYDIA apps that I would be sorry to loose.
I read elsewhere that making the update all things “unofficial” will be deleted and it will be jailed once again.
Sorry to bother… I appreciate your help and patience.
Sorry I didn’t mention that
Yes you will loose them
ans you will need to jailbreak your iPhone after updating
@iPhone Heat
I felt reassured, so I proceeded to accept the “updating”. It seemed all OK, I would JUST loose the unofficial apps and it will become JAILED once more.
You wrote “If you connect your iPhone 2G to iTunes and hit update button, your iPhone 2G will be updated to iPhone OS 3.0 WITHOUT losing your Unlock.”
Well, WRONG! At the end there was this notice: ” THE SIM CARD IN THIS PHONE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE SUPPORTED ”
- That prepaid SIM card worked well for almost one year. Same with still another one from a different carrier. In other words it was fully unlocked.
Now it can only be used for emergency calls. What to do next?
@iPhone Heat
” THE SIM CARD IN THIS PHONE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE SUPPORTED ”
“Only compatible SIM cards from a supported Carrier may be used to activate iPhone. Please insert the SIM card that came with your iPhone or visit a supported Carrier’s store to receive a replacement SIM card”.
I still have the original ATT SIM card, but this phone was NEVER “activated”. It was only unlocked/jailbroken and always used with prepaid cards from supported carries. Pls see my previous post and advise what I shall do now. Thanks.
@Ted..
don’t worry man..
your iPhone is still unlocked .. check the signals at top left corner of the screen..
Problem is that u can’t activate it if u r on an unofficial carrier.
Here’s the solution:
You need to jailbreak and unlock it using this guide:
http://www.iphoneheat.com/2009/06/how-to-jailbreak-iphone-30-unlock-iphone-2g-on-os-30-with-redsn0w-windows/
I jailbroke my 2g iphone with 3.0. succesfully. However, eversince, my battery lasts only a couple of hours. Something is draining power. I have bluetooth and wifi off. What is wrong?
I am using unlocked iphone 2g with ATT (I unlocked it just to be able to use it in Russia with local carrier, but now I am back to ATT in US). Can I safely upgrade to OS 3.0?
@ yana
Yes it’s safe to upgrade to OS 3.0. Search through http://www.iphoneheat.com you will find a guide to Jailbreak & Unlock iPhone 2G OS 3.0 with RedSn0w
my iphone 2g is factory unlocked(i got it from a different country) if i update to 3.0 will i lose my unlock(i am using t-mobile right now)
Hello, I have a 2G iPhone fully unlocked and jailbroken with OS 1.1.4 (4A102). I never updated the iphone because all the methods I found were too confusing. Now I want to upgrade to 3.0 but am afraid to mess it up if I go directly to 3. I read some posts saying that it must be on OS 2.x before trying to upgrade to 3.0. Is it true?
@Luis..
Simply update to OS 3.0..
Then use redsn0w to jailbreak and unlock it
hello, i currently have an iPhone 2g fully unlocked with OS 2.2.1 (5H11) ive been using my iPhone only as an iPod and now i want to use it as a phone. the computer i have is a macbook running on snowleopard OS 10.6.1. what are the correct procedures and applications to download to make my iPhone fully unlocked again running on 3.1. and btw, i have the current iTunes 9. pls help. thanks.
got an iPhone 2g jailbroken with ziphone something. Anyways just want to know if I can upgrade to firmware 3.0.1 without trouble. Suggestion will be appreciated
THX
Try the custom firmware 3.1.2:
http://www.iphoneheat.com/2009/10/download-iphone-os-3-1-2-custom-firmware-ipsw-files-for-iphone-3gs-3g-2g/
Hi! I have a problem with my iphone 2G
I think I have the OS 1.1.1 and I can’t connect it to my itunes and upgrade it, (as most in this post i’m also an iphone noob) do I want to upgrade it somehow but I don’t know how.
Really appreciate an answer and I really think you guys are the best!
why can’t you connect it to iTunes?
If I knew i wouldn’t ask:P An error messega appears, something Ex0000D8 or something…
Other says that I should try older versions of Itunes but that didn’t work. And i’ve tried different cables and different computers (Both Mac and PC) and I donät know what to do…
Hi, I have an unlocked and jailbroken 2G thats originally from Europe, which I am currently using here in Canada. It’s running on 2.2.1 and I was wondering how I would go about upgrading the firmware to 3.1.2? I’ve used blackra1n to jailbreak my other iphone, a 3Gs, and was wondering if I could use the same for the 2G? Any suggestions and/or help would be appreciated. Thanks
find the RedSn0w guide under jailbreak iPhone category
can you please tell me how to update. I am using 1.1.4 and an unlocked phone with a network that doesn’t sell the iphone. It was unlocked with ziphone and I’m worried about bricking it. can I safely use the itunes update. i am running the latest itunes (9.03) and os x,(10.4.11). Many thanks.
I have a question- I hope I am not repeating it. I have an older iphone- I think the first generation I bought from a friend. I simply put my ATT sim card in it and it always worked fine ( no data plan- I just use WIFI). Would it be OK if I updated the 3.0 firmware? I really appreciate your response- Maggie
if you’ve iPhone 2G then go for 3.1.3 straight
via iTunes or firmware can be found under iPhone firmwares category
Thank you – I looked on my settings menu- it says enable 3G so I guess it is 3G- can I still do the firmware update? Sorry for the dummy questions!
please tell me how to upgrade my 2g iphone version 1.3 without connecting to a computer
How can I upgrade my jailbroken 2g iphone to 3.1.3
Simply restore OS 3.1.3
jailbreak and unlock with redSn0w.. there’s a guides under jailbreak category