Guide: how to hacktivate iPhone OS 3.1.2 with blacksn0w
George has declared today the sn0w day as he’ll be releasing blacksn0w with blackra1n RC3. blacksn0w is the first ever unlock for 05.11.07 baseband on the iPhone. The change log as well as instructions are now available. As promised, here’s the complete guide on how to hacktivate your iPhone 3G/3GS with blackra1n RC3.
- Download the latest version of iTunes.
- Connect your iPhone to your PC/Mac and upgrade to iPhone OS 3.1.2
- Download blackra1n. ( Chose the correct version for your OS )
- Run the app and click on the make it ra1n button.
- Let it do its job and once your iPhone reboots, the blackra1n app will be there in the Springboard. Run it and install blacksn0w.
If you already had blackra1n installed on your iPhone, run the app and you’ll see ‘ra1n’ instead of Icy. Upgrade by tapping it. After the upgrade, it’ll show ‘sn0w’ in the options. Install it and your iPhone will be unlocked.
blacksn0w will also be released via Cydia later today so those who jailbroke using pwnage tool or deleted the blackra1n app will be able to unlock their iPhones easily.
For those interested, here’s the change log for blackra1n RC3:
- Hacktivation support
- 15 second speed improvement
- Tiger+PPC support
- Installation of latest blackra1n app
This guide is only for iPhone 3G and 3GS. For iPhone 2G, check out BootNeuter.
To jailbreak iPod Touch and iPhone 3G/3GS OS 3.1.2 with blackra1n RC3, follow this guide.
To fix issues with issues with iPod Touch and iPhone 3G/3GS OS 3.1.2 jailbreak with blackra1n RC3, use this troubleshooting guide.
Download link for blackra1n RC3
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i am running the right firmware. I also tried pwnge tool and that didn't work either. no sim lock right now the phone simply says no service. I will connect to wifi but the blackra1n program still does nothing. I have tried restoring and then running blackra1n also and that still doesn't work. I have done it with and without the sim card. I must just be missing one small step. any suggestions
Hi,
OK…Now you try to re-do all the step. But you must use iTunes to Restore Your Firmware 3.1.2 ( Please download for 3.1.2 & restore it from iTunes by press down shift key and then iTunes restore ) after you done this, go to http://blackra1n.com/ & download Blackra1n. After that, run blackra1n & see what you get. Keep in touch. good luck…..
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Hi, guy.
how is your Iphone now? Have you get it done? Please reply. tq.
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Hi, Guy Thanks 4 concern. i m GTR as mention early baseband 05.11.07 fime on 3.1.2 still see No blackrain icon again still veryvery sad
Did anyone find a solution to “no service” after isntalling blackra1n and blacksn0w on the 3g with 3.1.2?
please let me know. My phone is going in and out of “no service”
Did anyone find a solution to “no service” after isntalling blackra1n and blacksn0w on the 3g with 3.1.2?
please let me know. My phone is going in and out of “no service”
I bought a 32gb 3.1.2 OS today i have tried to jailbreak it with blackra1n RC3 and it wont work afterI run the aplication it shows the apple on on the screen, then shows the itunes usb logo and then the screens goes black, it doesnt show anything and it doesnt reboot, WHAT IS WRONG, i red on another website earlier today that a guy who bought it yesterday had the same problem.
People I solve the problem!!!!! Just tried from another computer and that was it!
i have followed all the steps but when my ipod touch has rebooted the app is not there why ?
Hi guys, i bought an iphone from ebay. now it was working fine until i mistakenly resotred back. Now the phone is locked to its network. I cannot go to springboard as it saying insert valid sim card. Could someone possibly help me active the phone 1st and unlock it. I do not have ATT sim card as i am in UK
hi guys help me:
my iphone 3G Version 3.1.2 (7D11) modem firmware 05.12.01 how to unlocking
You downgraded from 3.1.3 and kept the 05.12.01 baseband aswell? I am having trouble opening cydia now. Do you know what may have happened??
well this work for itouch 3g
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