Unlock iPhone 3G / 3GS with baseband 5.11.07 using Blackra1n/Blacksn0w [Step by Step Video]
Geohot released blackra1n (jailbreak) and blacksn0w (unlock) for the latest firmware/baseband combo on 3G and 3GS iPhones for both Mac and Windows platforms!
Features of blackra1n RC3 :
- Jailbreak / Unlock
- Hacktivate or legit activation
- All Macs (Intel and PPC) and windows
- (Possible) Tethering option enabled
UPDATE : If you have 3.1.3 iPhone 3GS + 5.11.07 baseband and if blackra1n doesn’t work, try blacksn0w RC2 which can be installed by adding http://cydia.pushfix.info into Cydia sources. Please post a comment if you still have problems unlocking your 3GS.
Step by step instructions :
1) If your iPhone 3G/ 3GS is already @ 3.1.2 firmware with older baseband (using Custom 3.1.2 Firmware), you have no reason to do this! For 2G iPhones, BootNeuter is still a valid permanent unlock solution!
2) If your iPhone is 3.1.2 out of the box and has 5.11.07 baseband or if you accidentally upgraded to 3.1.2 firmware on iTunes, then follow the next few steps.
3) Visit Geohot’s blackra1n.com website.
4) Download either Windows or Mac versions of Blackra1n depending on what platform you are using!
5) Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch blackra1n application (blackra1n.exe for Windows and blackra1n for Mac) and click ‘make it ra1n’.
6) Your iPhone will reboot and you will see blackra1n.app on the homescreen. Launch it and install blacksn0w to unlock 5.11.07 baseband for any GSM carrier!
Pretty straightforward, isn’t it? Great job by Geohot. Please spread the word that iPhone unlocks will and always be free, never pay a penny to online scammers!
Image courtesy : blackra1n.com
I'm a 3gs user. I've read that:
#BlackRa1n only supports a tethered jailbreak. This means that once jailbroken you should not let your battery die. If it does die you will need to reconnect it to the computer and use BlackRa1n to boot it.#
Does this mean I cant turn it off and then on without a computer? Could I jailbreak it using a diffrent tool and then unlock using blacksnow?
Unless your iPhone 3GS has the new bootloader that requires tethered jailbreak, you are good to go.
Thanks for a reply. I'm sending you an e-mail since I dont understand…
will it unlock iphone 3g 3.1. thanks in advance
yes it will unlock any 3G or 3Gs with 5.11.07 baseband.
i have a iphone 2g 3.1.2 and 04.05.04_G idk why my modem firmware is different, but I can jailbreak my phone but cant unlock it. when i put in a t-mobile sim the logo comes up at the top left and i have service but i can only make emergency calls. Have any idea on whats causing the problem???
Yes it will …
It is not activated. Run blackra1n to hacktivate it or custom firmware (activated)…
I have the new bootloader on my phone, what can I do? It shows me the "connect to itunes" whenever I turn on and off my phone.
1. i successfully jailbroke my iphone3.1.2 fw05.11.07 bl05.09 using blackra1n
2. i got blackra1n app
3. but i cud not connect to wiFi
any idea
Hi, so tell me if i update 3.1.2 from itunes,that has the latest baseband of 5.11.07?
then run blackrain and it should jailbreak and unlock the phone?
mine is not contract phone so it needs to be hacktivated. Will this program def unlock it??
Tethered jailbreak.. Use Geohot's blackra1n cos' Dev Team is yet to do anything on that fornt…
Go to Settings -> 'Reset Network Settings'…
Yes, it will definitely unlock it, that is what this program is all about!
Don't deliberately update to 5.11.07 though! Preserve 4.26 if you can…
but if i update to 3.1.2 via itunes wont it update the baseband to 5.11.07?
how would i preserve it to 4.26.
I dont know what version of baseband i have.
If you already have 4.26 baseband, then use the custom firmware. It preserves the baseband!
camt seem to get the custom firmware tho, rapidshares just dont seem to load and takes ages.just tell me if i update via itunes to 3.1.2 it will change the baseband to 5.11.07 wont it?
if so i can use this program to unlock and run yes?
I would recommend not to get 5.11 baseband if you still have 4.26 but it is up to you.
works like a charm thanks
Welcome
I have a 3G with custom firmware 3.1.2 with baseband 5.11.07. Ran Blackra1n RC3 successfully but upon reboot, there is no blackra1n app icon to be found. Anyone else has this problem?
I accidently upgrade my fw to 3.1.2 from itunes.
run blackra1n rc3.. working so far. Now Im installing cydia and blacksnow. to unlock my iphone
forgot.. Thank you
I downloaded the 3.1.2 from here for my 3gs phone but after extracting waht I downloded I do not see any files *.ISPW so I can not restore it from my windows (shift + choose ispw files) any advice how to insatll 3.1.2 from the dwonlaoded firmware
While syncing my 3gs iphone with my computer I get error ''13019'' unknown and it does not complete sync, anybody had the same error, any body can help?
Run it again…It should show up…
Sweet
You will have to rename the file as .ipsw (Weird Windows thing! Make sure to turn on extensions to be displayed in folder actions)…
I have tried it 3 times. Nothing comes up
Need Firmware version, iPhone type, Operating system info..
While syncing my 3gs iphone with my computer I get error ”13019” unknown and it does not complete sync, anybody had the same error, any body can help for such silly error or i have to reinsatll the firm ware agian i use 3.1 for my 3gs
hi,
i am having the same problem! i'm using iphone 3gs as well … i'm not sure what to do please help ! what does a new bootloader mean ?
sorry forgot to mentioned that whenever i switch my phone off . iphone displayed the connect to itunes . then blackrain boot it up again ? is that mean i can't switch the phone off>
very confused!
New bootloader for recently purchased (week 40) iPhone 3GS 3.1.2 requires tethered jailbreak (you have to run blackra1n after every reboot)…
Exactly! That is the problem with the new bootloader at the moment. No other solution currently
Thanks for the reply. As stated, I have a 3G 16gb running custom firmware 3.1.2 I downloaded from here with baseband 5.11.07. I have WinXP Pro SP3.
I did google search and apparently I'm not the only one with this problem. Here is what I have found out to resolve the problem.
The best solution is if you already have a jailbroken iphone, all you have to do is go to cydia and add the source http://blackra1n.com/ and from there install blacksn0w. It should unlock your iphone just fine.
the second solution is more drastic. Only recommended if you decide to wipe your iphone. Just go to itunes and do a normal restore to official firmware. Once that is done, run Blackra1n RC3 and you should see the blackra1n app. Just run that and follow the instructions given above.
Thanks for the info .. could u please advised me when a solution is available !
=)
Sure! When there is a solution, it will be posted as a new post. Subscribe to the RSS feed or email feed. I will post only worthy updates!
Hi! That solution is for those who accidentally upgraded to 3.1.2 via iTunes or with new OTB iPhones with 5.11 baseband. If you ave 4.26 baseband, I would strongly suggest you preserve it and wait for Dev Team's solution and stay away from blackra1n WiFi issues…
Thanks, Works perfect Claro Brasil 3GS 16g Tethering available and tested successfully.
and the process is SOOOO DAMN EASY…..used a MAC. >:o)
Hey dude, i have a 2G iphone(Version 3.1.2(7D11)) and (Modem Firmware 04.05.04_G) and am using XP , which was jailbroken and unlocked with a custom firmware(activated). When i put my tmobile sim in, everything seems to work fine, only problem is that whenever i make a call to someone, they complain about hearing their voices back, i thought something was wrong with my sim but i tried different sims and kept getting the same problem and wherever i use another phone with the same sim, it works fine, i didnt have this problem before upgrading with the custome firmware…….. Therefore i was thinking of upgrading my baseband and firmware, with the firmware from itunes and then unlocking with your solution here or BootNeuter. Also please tell why it wouldnt be wise to upgrade to 5.11.07.
I just need that problem fixed, pleaaaase help me.
Thanks in advance
To start with : You have a 2G iPhone and its baseband is unlockable for ever! Apple stopped restricting it, which means it can be unlocked easily!
Regarding the echo issue : I returned my iPhones several times for replacement. It may possibly be a hardware issue. You are at the current latest baseband version. Only Apple may help with echo issue…
So if i upgrade my 2G iphone through iTunes, and then how can i jailbreak it and unlock it. Is it with blackrain and then using bootneuter. Thanks bro
Exactly! First with blacra1n and then BootNeuter to unlock….
i got my carrier back BUT
1. my MMS is gone. I cant send or receive.
2. I no longer have CELLULAR DATA NETWORK option in SETTINGS | General | Network
3. Also i cant do APN edit
any help sir
yo, i jailbroke n unlocked using blackra1n
Go to settings -> Reset network settings and try rebooting..
trying sir. will update accordingly
well, i reset network settings n reboot BUT no go [fyi mine iPh3g-v3.1.2-fw5.11.07]
Carrier/Network?
t mobile
i have a problem, installed and worked great,but everytime i reboot the device it always comes up with the itunes logo,and i have to restore my iphone. Why is ithis?
You have the new device which requires tethered jailbreak. You have to connect to PC and run blackra1n everytime you reboot..
Hi ,
I have iphone 3g 3.1.2 fw05.11.07 and did follow the steps to jailbreak and unlock. Once unclocked, it kept searching for my network carrier and so I rebooted. The apple logo comes in and stays. Nothing happens. I am using windows and i do not see my iphone in itunes. Please help.
Thanks,
hB
If the reset setting doesn't work, try to put in airplane mode and wifi will auto off then turn off the airplane mode. reboot the iphone…..
you can check your FW by going to Setting-General-About then scroll all the way down. You will see your Modem firmware >>>> and thats your BB
Hi,
I have interested problem and really hope somebody can help me. I've been trying to solve for last 4 weeks. This is my first post. I have iphone 3gs 3.1.2 fw 05.11.07. I tried to unlock it numerous time using blacksn0w either from Mac or Cydia but it never works for me. Each time I put different wireless provider SIM card I get the error "diferent SIM detected – connect to itunes". I was able (using brand new SIM card) to connect (through total restore) to another provider (without using blacksn0) but I don't consider this success. Imagine someone traveling in Europe – each time one crosses the border one would have to do full restore with new SIM card. I would appreciate any comments how to fix this problem.
Thx
pchop
Hi Kiran,
Wanted an "iPhone 3GS 32GB White, Brand NEW Sealed in box "
Couldnt get where to post the comment in "Want an iPhone" section
Regards
Arun
Hi! That was taken recently. Where do you live at?
Hi Kiran
I live in Bangalore, 3GS 16GB or 32GB anything is OK.
I have friends who will be coming regularily from US.. let me know the availability and price
Thanks
arun.bavera@gmail.com
i did all the steps. when i insert the t-mobile sim card it just stay searching and not founnd any network :S:SS:
Turn 3G off on your iPhone (settings -> Network)
Reboot your iPhone and go to settings – > reset network settings
that does not work on my phone. done everything in this post and i still get no wifi whatsoever. i cant believe its this hard.
WiFi is a known issue. If it didn't work even after you restarted and
restored to factory firmware, Apple may replace it for free (if under
warranty)…
I successfully unlocked my iphone using blacra1n but now i would like to lock it since its still on warranty period…is there a process for that too?
if anybody can help, i would kindly appreciate it! i got my iphone from the states, and my uncle sent it to me in croatia…he jailbreaked it for me with blackrain, etc., but my itunes formatted my iphone…after that i tried jailbreaking it, but it doesnt want too, it says succesfully jailbroken, but my screen on the iphone is black and does not seem to reboot…any idea on how i can fix this problem, because i really wanna use my iphone, but i cant unless i unlock it. it's an iphone 3Gs, version 3.1.3., OS windows vista home…thank you very much!
awesome kiran ! you rock ! just unlocked and jailbroke my iphone ! yeah ! me = happy.
Hi Kiran, how can I jailbreak my iphone 3G having a 3.1.3(7E81) firmware and has a 05.12.01 baseband? And also I don't want to unlock the Iphone I just want to jailbreak it. my OS is window 7
you did it my angel, you did it!
Try the custom firmware…
[...] (for 4.26.08 baseband) to software unlock your iPhone 3G/3GS. If you have 5.11.07 baseband, blacksn0w RC2/RC3 (thanks Neema) should be used for [...]
I ran the blackrain app, but did not see in the instructions about clicking Cydia at the same time. When I tried to install Cydia I got an internet connection error. I turned off the 3gs and rebooted. But now all I have is the apple logo and it does not seem to be doing anything else. Help! It seemed pretty easy at first.
Disconnect the USB cable and put it back in…
What firmware version were you on btw?
I tried taking out the USB and it is back in now. I have 3.1
I just hit the sack, will send solution tomorrow…
Okay, but now I have a new problem. My husband is freaking because we have sold this phone as unlocked – against my better judgement, but anyway, I was able to get it restored, but itunes restored it to version 4.0
so, even though I am not broken anymore, I am worried that I have made it harder to unlock. If this gets fixed, I will definitely donate.
thanks,
Alicia
If it is previously jailbroken/unlocked, we can still unlock at 4.0… Check the latest post on this site about 4.0 custom firmware…
i donated for the first step so that i can get the downloads fars. hopefully I will not be working on this at 4am tonight.
Thanks,
Alicia
Thanks for the donation!
Now that you have 4.0 firmware, iOS 4 custom firmware is the way to go. Yes, it can still be jailbroken but not by this means (blackra1n).
I will make sure it won't be an early AM ordeal!
Just to make sure, I am more interested in unlocking. I am thinking these both happen during the course of this fix?
They are both inter-dependent… jailbreak first and then unlock..
I got an error 1604 when restoring with itunes
My Iphone was unlook I update it by accident and my Iphonbe is look it again who I can unlook it my self ?
download the software blackra1n an do it
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