Jailbreak iPhone 3G iOS 4 with RedSn0w 0.9.5

Jailbreak iPhone 3G iOS 4 with RedSn0w 0.9.5 b5

MuscleNerd has confirmed that the RedSn0w 0.9.5 beta can jailbreak iPhone 3G iOS 4. The RedSn0w 0.9.5b-3 can also hacktivate iPhone 3G running iOS 4.0 firmware.jailbreak iphone 3g ios 4 gmRead the important section first and then continue to jailbreak iPhone 4G iOS 4.0 firmware with RedSn0w 0.9.5 b5

IMPORTANT:

  • RedSn0w is a Jailbreak NOT an unlock.
  • RedSn0w 0.9.5 b5-3 supports both the iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2G (non-MC version).
  • RedSn0w 0.9.5 b5-3 jailbreaks iOS 4.0 final
  • It also hacktivates iPhone 3G so can then be unlocked with UltraSn0w 0.93.
  • For both Windows and Mac OS X

Disclaimer: This guide for educational purposes only. So, try it at your own risk. We can NOT be held responsible if anything goes wrong.

Let’s start jailbreaking iPhone 3G running iOS 4 with RedSn0w 0.9.5 beta.

Jailbreak iPhone 3G iOS 4 Final

Step 1

Download the the required stuff linked at the bottom.

Step 2

Install iOS 4 on your iPhone 3G. you need iTunes 9.2 to do that. (Links below)

Step 3

  1. Run the downloaded redsn0w 0.9.5 beta.
  2. Hit the Browser button. Select the iOS 4 IPSW file.
  3. Check mark Cydia and hit next button.
  4. Check mark Enable Multitasking and Wallpaper
  5. You’ll be instructed to put your iPhone into DFU Mode to install jailbreak.
  6. When your iPhone3G comes back up, you’ll notice Cydia has a blank white icon (we told you many things were broken right now!) Allow Cydia to reorganize, then accept the update it offers. When Cydia restarts, you should see its real logo now.

Downloads

Jailbreak iOS 4.0

You can find all iOS 4.0 jailbreak guides here:

If you’ve an iPhone 3GS and want to install iOS 4 on it and then jailbreak, you can try unofficial PwnageTool bundles. Follow the step by step guide below:

Update 1: Jailbreak iPod Touch 2G iOS 4 with RedSn0w 0.9.5

Update 2: Install Cracked Apps on iOS 4 with AppSync 4.0

Update 3: Jailbreak iPhone 4 [Coming Soon]

Update 2

Also checkout our complete iPhone 4 coverage here and iOS 4 coverage here. We have also shared iPhone 4 Specs, Pricing, photo Gallery, videos, where to download iOS 4, and how to jailbreak iPhone 3GS iOS 4. You can follow us on Twitter, Join us at Facebook, and also Subscribed to RSS Feed to receive latest updates on iPhone 4, iPod Touch and iPad jailbreak and iPhone unlock stuff and iOS.

69 comments… add one
AtlComputerman June 22, 2010, 8:19 am

hey my jailbreak is not working! redsnow says unrecognized specified IPSW. i have the official one so i dont know whats wrong!

freakyfizer August 26, 2010, 4:56 pm

hey atl and eeryone else who has trouble with unregonized ipsw’s. you have to make sure u r using the right ipsw… the only one that showed up for me was 4.0.2. to fix this i went on google and searched 4.0 software for 3gs, ( or whatever phone u have) downloaded it and it wwas fine

obiwan June 22, 2010, 3:36 pm

It helped me (yesterday) to select a beta-version of iOS4 GM and using redsn0w_0.9.5b5-1.

With this combination the jailbreaking was possible

eucherio July 10, 2010, 7:01 am

I installed Redsn0w but I can’t find the IPSW file.

help me please.

Mnose July 15, 2010, 10:05 am

All these jailbreakers are ignoring this problem..Unable to recognized the IPSW….

sPeshL_k October 21, 2010, 10:02 am

re download the firmware (ur ios software just google it and u will find it on jailbreak sites) dont run it save it then make a folder on your desktop put it there when redsnow askes to browse for file folder point it to that one and open it up click the os u have just put there (has to b the same one on your phone) then follow red snow itll take bout 10 15 min its very easy

freebird October 22, 2010, 12:09 pm

I did that, I created a folder with redsn0w_win_0.9.5b5-5 and the iPhone1,2_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw file in it and then I followed the steps after launching redsnow, selected the ipsw file,and after the jailbreak procedure, I get the following message.
Restore Required….connect to Itunes and restore…..etc. So it appears that jailbreak has not occured, though I did see a white flash screen, and then the pineapple logo which remained till the jailbreaking was in progress, but after reboot, I get the “Connect to Itunes” window, and then I get the message “restore required” and so on. I already had IOS 4.1 on it, is that creating a conflict?And right now, I see that itunes has begun to restore my phone, and is taking its weet time, and in the INFO tab I see 4.1 as the OS version, although I ran the IOS4.0 restore, using redsnow.
might hectic, but I do expect to get there soon, lets see what Itunes does to my phone now that it is restoring it back. Perhaps this will cancel the jailbreak or nullify it or what? waiting to see what happens 🙂

dishlink June 23, 2010, 5:38 am

I have a iphone 3G with 3.1.3 and basseband 5.12 I used spirit to jailbreak my iphone can i upgrade to new itunes 9.2 and download the new OS 4 and then run redsn0w 0.9.5 to re jailbreak my iphone 3G

iPhoneHeat June 23, 2010, 7:29 am

why not jailbreak OS 3.1.3 with RedSn0w.. and then unlock with ultraSn0w
or you can go for OS 4.0 and then jailbreak using the guide above and then unlock with ultraSn0w

dishlink June 23, 2010, 9:01 am

That sounds grate thanks for the help with this i just did not want to do anything where i lost my jailbreak and could not get my unlock and jailbreak back after i get the new update. Thanks again for your help

Iphonemine June 23, 2010, 1:53 pm

i finished downloading Jailbreak data process but when my phone restarted i couldn/t find cydia, i don’t know what should i do.

Hely_999 June 24, 2010, 12:52 pm

have problems connecting to the cellular data plan, anyone have this problem? Plz Help Me

lim June 27, 2010, 5:06 am

I have iphone 3g
Version 3.1.2 (7D11)
Carrier 5.0
Model MB496B
Modem Firmware 05.11.07

I ever updated my iphone3g from 2.2 to 3.1.2 last 6 month via Itune but after loading, there was a emergency call and i could not do anything? Can you tell me Does my iphone is 1 of factory unlock or what?

One more, right now i am thinking to update my iphone from 3.1.2 to 4.0 via Itune again? will i meet emergency call again? if so, how would i do it?

Thanks for reply me.
Lim

iPhoneHeat June 27, 2010, 8:51 am

You can go for iOS 4.. and then jailbreak using above guide..
n in the end install ultraSn0w to unlock.. checkout the unlock iPhone category

Lim June 27, 2010, 9:22 am

Really??? Is it help?? So when I jailbreak, it will no more see emergency call right??

july23 June 27, 2010, 11:29 am

i just upgrade my iphone 3g version 3.1.2 to ios 4 thru itunes 9.2, but i tried to jailbreak it but i cant. i already downloaded redsnow_win_0.9.5b5-4 and open it, the problem is that i cannot find the ios 4 firmware ipsw file. And i try another way, i downloaded another iphone1,2_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw and save it on the desktop. After that i open again the redsnow and browse the ipsw file from desktop and it fails, it says that “Unable to recognize specified IPSW”. I think i made a mistake, so anyone can help me with this?

iPhoneHeat June 27, 2010, 1:54 pm

are you sure it’s redsnow_win_0.9.5b5-4?

Formanite July 1, 2010, 4:11 pm

What the Heck !!! I downloaded the Official iOS 4 Firmware then i updated my iPhone 3G after updating my phone atomatically activated without any jailbreak …….

Hely_999 July 4, 2010, 6:53 pm

Hey there,
I have a 3G iphone.
So, I do exactly what you tell me, but… Redsn0w will always stick at “Uploading Ramdisk”, at one point or another, for ages. And I mean, Ieft it for a few hours once to see if anything would happen, but nothing. Why does this happen and what to do? :/

callme_dane July 5, 2010, 6:22 am

Hello iPhoneheat!
I have complete jailbreak and unlock my iphone 3G V 3.1.2 to 4.0 by using Redsn0w with a success, and everything is Ok.
But the only problem is I can not find the Cellular Data Network (in Setting->General->Network). So, I can’t connect to internet by using the Simcard.
Could you please help me?

iPhoneHeat July 5, 2010, 1:31 pm

reset network settings..
try turning Air Plane mode on/off.. Reboot
or reinstall ultraSn0w

Hely_999 July 9, 2010, 7:07 pm

it appears a green screen for me :S:S:S:S:SS
im restoring the ios 4
and iv tried to jailbreak 3.1.3 and .3.1.2 with redsn0w
but nothing want to be read with redsn0w or itunes :S:S:S:S:S only the ios 4
and when putting back the iphone from the dfu mode it appears a white screen for everrrr and somtimes when i putting back for the dfu mode it shows a green screen to me,,,, i need ur help plz

skim_bum_007 July 12, 2010, 1:59 am

I di all the right things. After i manually jailbroke it, it wouldnt roboot. Ive been trying several times and it wont reboot. Please HELP!!
thanks-

iPhoneHeat July 13, 2010, 12:31 am

try another usb port/PC

Anand August 1, 2010, 8:46 am

Thanks Jailbreak is working perfectly fine for me.But you need a Wifi to activate your network.

orz27 August 3, 2010, 11:02 pm

hey,
i have iphone 3G with 4.0 firmware
if i jailbreak it with redsn0w, is there any side effects or stuffs like that????? cause my friend tried to do it and his iphone crashed………

n can i then unlock it?????

to jailbreak it n unlock it what software is the best n will surely work without any problems?????

orz27 August 4, 2010, 3:37 pm

please reply quickly
its very urgent
please iPhoneHeat

freebird October 20, 2010, 7:26 pm

I ran redsn0w_win_0.9.5b5-5 to jailbreak my Iphone3G, but after running it, I get the Restore Needed message again. Is this a hardware issue now?What do I do now, how do I proceed?

suhail January 14, 2011, 11:53 am

i have an iphone 4… is there anyone who cld help……to unlock it….and there is cydia… bt no wifi or the carreer keeps searching … wat to do…..

suhail January 14, 2011, 11:58 am

is there any one who cld help me unlock an iphone 4….
m a student so no money at all…

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