Guide: how to hacktivate iPhone OS 3.1.2 with blacksn0w

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 changelog and 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. Guide: how to hacktivate iPhone OS 3.1.2 with blacksn0w

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 blackra1n RC3

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58 comments

  1. Hi,Dear: GeoHot I've try many time more than 15-times. very thing i've follow but still not sign of Rain ICON show. I m using 3G-16GB. i don't know what the problem Please Help is any Guys have read my text. and can help me to pass on this text.i m really much appreaciated. please give me a change to enjoy this Snow Rain. i m very sad… :(
    Ca email me. GTR29R@yahoo.com.sg Thank You with Regrats…….

  2. I did jailbreak and unlock on iphone 3g 16gb but it's saying searching and after just no service…I tried to do it again and download blacksn0w from cydia…but still the same problem…need help thx

  3. Hi,Dear: GeoHot I've try many time more than 15-times. very thing i've follow but still not sign of Rain ICON show. I m using 3G-16GB. i don't know what the problem Please Help is any Guys have read my text. and can help me to pass on this text.i m really much appreaciated. please give me a change to enjoy this Snow Rain. i m very sad… :(
    Ca email me. GTR29R@yahoo.com.sg Thank You with Regrats…….

  4. I did jailbreak and unlock on iphone 3g 16gb but it's saying searching and after just no service…I tried to do it again and download blacksn0w from cydia…but still the same problem…need help thx

  5. O thanks 4 replying my dear frds. i've check i m n lastest fime (3.1.2 bandband 05.11.07) n also follow itune on ver-9. stil No Blackrain of icon sign. but then every time JB it say wait for reboot then it done. But agan No sign very sad :( onces again thank alot got other solution ?

  6. O thanks 4 replying my dear frds. i've check i m n lastest fime (3.1.2 bandband 05.11.07) n also follow itune on ver-9. stil No Blackrain of icon sign. but then every time JB it say wait for reboot then it done. But agan No sign very sad :( onces again thank alot got other solution ?

  7. every time i run blackra1n it says connecting to device then tells me the device is jailbroken but no logo appears on the phone it just stays in boot mode until it shuts off. i have tried to disable ituneshelper but unable to locate it. have all the proper software. on windows xp anysuggestions?

  8. hi, guys. Have you update your latest firmware? If not, do it & try again. please make sure you do not have any pin lock with your sim card. I have the same problem like you say. because i have a pin lock with my sim card. After i remove my sim pin lock. It's just go smoothly. try it…….good luck.

  9. Did you found any solution yet? I may be can help you. cos mine also have the same problem like you say. But i did solve it my self. You can email me.

  10. 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

  11. 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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  12. Hi, guy.
    how is your Iphone now? Have you get it done? Please reply. tq.

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  13. 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 :(

  14. 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”

  15. 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”

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