In this iPhone Guide you will learn how to Jailbreak iPhone 3GS OS 3.0 using RedSn0w in Windows. After jailbreaking using this Guide you will be able to Unlock iPhone 3GS for any carrier with the UltraSn0w. Unlock Guide link is available at the end of this guide. This iPhone tutorial is meant for Windows and iPhone 3GS users Only.
Mac version of this Guide can be found here:
iPhone 3G version:
How to Jailbreak iPhone 3G Running iPhone OS 3.0 with RedSn0w (Windows)
iPhone 2G version:
How to Jailbreak/Unlock iPhone 2G on OS 3.0 With RedSn0w (Windows)
Please make sure you have iTunes 8.2. Before starting Jailbreaking iPhone 3GS OS 3.0 with RedSn0w, you need to download the following files:
- RedSn0w: Mirror 1, Mirror 2 (RapidShare)
- OS 3.0 for 3GS: iPhone2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw (can also be downloaded from iPhone Firmwares)
Create a folder named RedSnow on your desktop for quick access. and put all the above downloaded files into it. Also extract the RedSn0w zipped file into that folder. Now your folder will look like this:
How to Jailbreak iPhone 3GS OS 3.0
Step 1
Connect your iPhone 3GS to your PC and launch iTunes.
From the left pane in iTunes, select your iPhone. Hold down the SHIFT key and click Restore button. Restore helps in avoiding wasted space on your iPhone 3GS.
Navigate to the RedSnow folder your created in the start and select the firmware file (.ipsw) and hit Open.
iTunes will start restoring your iPhone firmware to iPhone OS 3.0.
Step 2
When your iPhone is updated. execute the RedSn0w.exe from RedSn0w folder.
Step 3
From RedSn0w click the Browse button and browse to the iPhone2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw file in RedSnow folder. and click Open button.
Step 4
RedSn0w will verify your firmware. When it’s done, Click Next button to Continue
Step 5
Check Mark Install Cydia option and click Next to continue.
Step 6
RedSn0w will guide you through some steps to get you into Recovery Mode. Follow the instructions carefully.
Step 9
Once you get into the Recovery Mode, some tricky stuff will be done with your iPhone and then iPhone will Reboot:
Step 10
Now RedSn0w will start jailbreaking iPhone 3GS by uploading new RAM Disk.
Step 11
Upon completion, RedSn0w will notify you that you’re Done!. Click the Finish Button. When iPhone finishes reboot, it will be Jailbroken having sweet Cydia icon on Springboard.
That’s it. Welcome to Jailbreak Community.
Congratulations! You have successfully Jailbreak iPhone 3GS on OS 3.0 with RedSn0w under Windows environment. Now you can Unlock iPhone 3GS using following guide:
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***Important***
iPhone 3GS owners, if you want to enjoy the future jailbreak Solutions for future iPhone firmwares, you better check this guide and save your iPhone 3GS certificates:
How to Capture iPhone 3GS iBEC and iBSS Files to Secure Future Jailbreak
Have Fun!
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