The jailbreak for iPod Touch OS 3.1.2 is finally here, and from none other than George Hotz who has been jailbreaking the iPhone since it was first launched. Called blackra1n, this Windows only jailbreak tool works for all iPhones ( 2G, 3G, and 3GS ) as well as iPod Touch 2G and 3G.
Warning 3G and 3GS unlockers, do not upgrade to 3.1.2 using iTunes if you want to keep your unlock. Baseband cannot be downgraded. Check out the dev team’s offerings. Also blackra1n doesn’t hacktivate.
Jailbreak your iPod Touch using blackra1n
- Upgrade to OS 3.1.2 via iTunes. It’s free if you were already using 3.0 on iPod Touch otherwise you’ll have to buy it.
- Once your iPod Touch has upgraded to 3.1.2, download blackra1n. Use Windows XP compatibility mode if you’re using Windows Vista or Windows 7.
- Launch the tool, and click the ‘make it ra1n’ button.
- It’ll take some time while your iPod Touch is jailbroken. You’ll see George’s picture, which means it’s working. After it’s down, it’ll restart.
- You should see the blackra1n icon in your apps now. Launch it.
- From here, you can install Cydia, which lets you install jailbreak applications. You can also try Rock or Icy.
- Congratulations, you have your iPod Touch 3.1.2 jailbreak up and running.
blackra1n isn’t available for OS X yet but expect it soon. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below.
UPDATE: If your device doesn’t boot again, don’t panic. Just re-run blackra1n while the device is plugged in.
UPDATE 2: Check out the new blog post to fix your issues with jailbreaking iPod Touch.
UPDATE 3: blackra1n for Mac has been released!
UPDATE 4:Â blackra1n RC2Â has been released and contains fixes for many issues.
Important: iPhone OS 3.1.3 has been released for the iPhone and iPod Touch. We’ve got a new guide up on how to jailbreak iPhone 3.1.3 and iPod Touch 3.1.3 with redsn0w 0.9.4. Don’t upgrade to iPhone OS 3.1.3 if you’re using an unlocked iPhone 3G/3Gs or a jailbroken iPod Touch 2G (MC Model)/3G. The redsn0w guide is for iPhone 2G/3G jailbreak and iPod Touch 1G/2G ( non MC Models) only.
Download blackra1n
Here’s an alternate method:Â How to jailbreak iPod Touch firmware 3.1.2 with Sn0wbreeze
Update 5:  Use this guide to jailbreak all iPod Touch models with OS 3.1.2/3.1.3 untethered using Spirit Jailbreak!
Vista -> Try with compatibility first… if this take too long or don't work try wihout compatibility…
I keep itunes open for the procedure wihout compatibility mode and this worked great. :)
i jailbroke it… and it did everything as it appears on the instructions but when i itouch was booted i didnt see blackrian icon. i tried few times no luck..
any suggestions
so after i install this on my ipodtouch, and install Cydia i can download anything off the apple store? or will it still charge my creditcard?
When using the apple store you will be charged still. You can get free apps from other sites to put on your jailbroke ipod.
I have ipod touch running 3.1.2. I jail breaked it using black rain. But whenever i restart my ipod, everytime it goes in to recovery mode and i have to repeat the process. Am i not doing it right or is anyone else facing this problem too
i have jailbroken my ipod touch!!…and i have installed CYDIA also!!…but i want to know that how can i buy apps the cost!!..from the appstore?
hey i have ipod touch 2g i ran it perfectly very smooth and very fast, but i am having one problem when i back up my programs, photos and vidz it doesnt let them back in to my touch, i only can put movies and photos that i drag and format to itunes in there no apps. its giving me an error. I am running windows 7 ultimate, using 3.1.2 plz help because instead of using installous on my touch i would rather use it from my computer then sync thanx
hey i have ipod touch 2g i ran it perfectly very smooth and very fast, but i am having one problem when i back up my programs, photos and vidz it doesnt let them back in to my touch, i only can put movies and photos that i drag and format to itunes in there no apps. its giving me an error. I am running windows 7 ultimate, using 3.1.2 plz help because instead of using installous on my touch i would rather use it from my computer then sync thanx
i have a 3g ipod touch and i don't want to have to find a computer anytime i restart, is there an untethered jailbreak for the 3g?
This is the best software i have seen so far. It was quick and easy, my support goes out to those who helped with this.
I think it may have bricked. Google “Ipod Brick” for help.
Thanks so much mate!!!!! this was my first time doing it and you made it so easy. 10/10
Hey I have a jailbroken ipod touch 3g and if i reboot it, it will always tell me to hook me up to itunes.
What do I do
It ruined my ipod, when ever i try opining my ipod it dosent open.
Learn to read.
Worked perfectly 3.1.2 1st gen thanks
ok put ur ipod into itunes then hold the two buttons o n ur ipod four about 2 min itunes should reconize ur ipod and then u can resore ur ipod.
It ruined my ipod, when ever i try opining my ipod it dosent open.
Learn to read.
Worked perfectly 3.1.2 1st gen thanks
ok put ur ipod into itunes then hold the two buttons o n ur ipod four about 2 min itunes should reconize ur ipod and then u can resore ur ipod.