I was trying to Jailbreak an iPhone 2G, iPod Touch using redsn0w 0.9 and interestingly enough, had the same issue “stuck at Waiting to reboot” message in redsn0w in both instances. I tried both Mac OS X Leopard and Win XP with no avail.
UPDATE : I faced the same issue with iPhone 3G and 3GS too! Fortunately enough, it has a simple solution.
Solution : When you see the ‘Waiting for reboot’ message in redsn0w, unplug the USB cable from the iPhone and plug it back in! Weird but it worked …
UPDATE : The following guide holds good only for iPhone 3GS 3.0 firmware. For 3.0.1 use redsn0w guide instead!
Geohot has done it again! He gave us the first jailbreak for iPhone 3GS and now, we have a much more efficient iPhone 3GS unlock – purplesn0w. Seriously, all the sn0w versions are confusing but well, that is their game!
For now, the iPhone 3GS should be activated using an official carrier before purplesn0w is installed on your iPhone 3GS. (Hacktivation for other carriers to follow soon)
Why is this unlock (purplesn0w) more reliable …
The title says it all! Whether you have a first generation iPod Touch or a second generation – upgrading to 3.0 firmware is recommended to avail all the new features Apple has to offer – Spotlight Search, Cut – Copy – Paste, and a lot more!
Step 1) Choose the right firmware for your iPod touch from the following links
iPod Touch First Generation
Links being prepared….
iPod Touch Second Generation (2G)
iPod2_1_3.0_7A341_Restore_.ipsw.001
iPod2_1_3.0_7A341_Restore_.ipsw.002
Step 2) Download HJSplit and join the files downloaded in step 1. Save the resulting .ipsw file on the desktop.
Step 3) Upgrade iTunes …
Geohot first released the 3GS Jailbreak solution and the Dev Team, who initially planned on releasing their version of the Jailbreak after Apple released iPhone 3.1 firmware had no other choice but to release it immediately! Dev Team’s redsn0w handles the jailbreak for your iPhone 3GS more like the 3G and 2G variations.
Download redsn0w using the following links :
redsn0w for Mac OS X
redsn0w for Windows
redsn0w for Linux (introducing!)
Click here for a simple and quick guide to get you up and running with this revolutionary iPhone 3GS jailbreak. Don’t hesitate …
Themes support is one if the major features that jailbreaking your iPhone supports. Winterboard enables you to choose an array of beautifully designed themes.
Geohot’s jailbreak for iPhone 3GS was not playing well with Winterboard. Cydia’s Saurik released a revised mobilesubstrate which enables themes support the way we are all used to!
Launch Cydia and Click in refresh. You will find mobilesubstrate. Install it, reboot your iPhone and choose a lovely theme!