Guide to Jailbreak iPhone 3G OS 3.0 with QuickPWN

by Harshad on June 19, 2009

iPhone The iPhone 3.0 firmware has created a lot of buzz around the world. Apple’s features packed firmware has been praised by many iPhone and iPod Touch users.

The only thing annoys during the entire iPhone 3.0 upgrade process is the weird error message! The very high load on Apple’s servers is the main reason behind this error message. There are thousands of people simultaneously trying to update their device. It would be wise to wait for few more hours so that traffic load will come down and you won’t get any error in the process.

However, the iPhone 3G users need to wait for iPhone Dev team to release ultrasnOw unlocking software tool. But they can jailbreak their devices with the help of QuickPWN. Here’s the simple guide to make it easy for you. You can use it on Windows as well as Mac.

Please Note:

The official QuickPWN version for iPhone 3.0 will be releasing soon. As soon as QuickPWN goes live, we will update this post with more information.

Guide to Jailbreak iPhone 3G OS 3.0 with QuickPWN

Requirements:

QuickPWN 3.0 (Link coming soon.)
iTunes 8.2
iPhone 3.0 for iPhone 3G

Steps to follow:

1. Install iTunes 8.2 on your computer.

2. Create a folder QuickPWN 3.0 on your desktop and move iPhone 3.0 firmware file & QuickPWN 3.0 (unzipped) software to it.

3. Connect iPhone to the computer and start iTunes. It will automatically detect your iPhone. Select the appropriate device from the list.

4. Now hold the ‘Shift’ key and click on ‘Restore’ button. Wait for iTunes to update your iPhone to iPhone 3.0 firmware.

5. Once you have done with it launch QuickPWN 3.0 from the same folder. Select the firmware from QuickPWN and click on ‘Open’ button.

6. If the .ipsw file is correct, QuickPWN will indicate blue arrow to move ahead.

7. As per your choice, select Cydia, Installer or Replace Boot Logos and just click on the arrow button.

8. QuickPWN 3.0 will display a message to confirm your iPhone 3G is still connected via USB cable before continuing. Click the arrow button to continue.

9. Your iPhone will be moved to recovery mode. In recovery mode, you will have to perform two instructions – Hold the Home button for 5 seconds & Hold the Home and Power buttons for 10 seconds

10. Release the Power button, but keep holding the Home button until your iPhone is in DFU mode.

11. If everything goes smoothly, QuickPWN 3.0 will detect your iPhone in DFU mode and it will begin with jailbreaking.

12. QuickPWN 3.0 will prompt the message that process was successful.

That’s it! Enjoy the iPhone 3.0 firmware on your iPhone.

If you find any problem, do let me know through your comments.

Disclaimer:

We will not be responsible for any damage of your device. Use this guide at your own risk.

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{ 36 comments }

rida maksour June 20, 2009 at 11:59 am

When quickpwn 3.0 is going to be released ?
What about ultrasnow? anyone can supply some valuable info? thanks

Harshad June 20, 2009 at 1:07 pm: iPhone Dev team was supposed to release QuickPwn 3.0 & ultrasnOw after iPhone 3.0. But they are still working on few errors, I would say wait for few more days.

Gary June 21, 2009 at 8:28 am

Hey Harshad,
I have been trying to unlock my girlfriends 3G iphone we bought yesterday off someone who got a 3gs. We got the iphone via craigslist. Anyway I did all the steps and got the phone to insall cydia BUT her iphone does not show any service or have any service. I did it 3 times and got all the same results, I even tried applying yellow snow and still no results i am about to give up unless there is any help you may be able to give me. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Harshad June 21, 2009 at 8:44 am: Hey Gary,

You will need ultrasnOw software to unlock iPhone 3G, which will allow you to choose the carrier(service). Just wait for iPhone Dev team to release it. You can read more about ultrasnOw here.

Don’t use any other method, it may lock your iPhone permanently.

Gary June 21, 2009 at 9:23 am

Thank you for the fast response, Do you have any idea when UltraSnow is coming out?

Harshad June 21, 2009 at 10:24 am: I have no idea about its release. Just keep visiting here for more updates.

rahul June 23, 2009 at 1:37 am

Hi, i have downloaded firmware 3.0 ,ut not yet installed.My current firmware is 2.2, carrier service is cracked using yellowsnow, so should i go ahead crack firmware 3.0 using redsnow or wait for dev team to come out with ultrasnow and quickwpn 3.0

Harshad June 23, 2009 at 3:23 am: Hey rahul,

Don’t use redsnOw to jailbreak & unlock, it will not work properly on your iPhone. Just wait for ultrasnOw.

rahul June 23, 2009 at 9:29 pm

hi harshad, UltrasnOw is finally out, pls let me know when Quickwpn for Firmware Is Released.

After the upgrade to OS3 you can now unlock your 3g phone too

Ultrasn0w for iPhone 3G is ready!

Ensure you have upgraded to iPhone OS 3.0
Jailbreak your iPhone 3G using redsn0w or PwnageTool (this will also install Cydia/Icy)
Run Cydia or Icy
Please add the repo repo666.ultrasn0w.com to Cydia or icy
Search for ‘ultrasn0w’ in cydia or icy and install ultrasn0w
Reboot your iPhone 3G
T-Mobile USA users should disable 3G before using ultrasn0w
Enjoy

Harshad June 24, 2009 at 12:59 pm: Hi Rahul,

I don’t have any idea about QuickPWN 3.0 release. The dev team will announce it shortly.

Thanks for sharing the information of ultrasnOw, but I’ve already posted it on this blog.

Luis June 25, 2009 at 10:21 pm

I’ m new to all this with very little knowledge inregards so hopefully it turn out o.k. Thank you for the help.

Harshad June 25, 2009 at 10:34 pm: You’re welcome.

Qaiser June 28, 2009 at 5:27 am

Hi Harshad,
I’ve iPhone 3G,
I’ve downloaded and restored firmware 3.0 but when im going to jailbreak through redsnow it just stop at “waiting for reboot” i tried so many times but always same thing, kindly tell step by step procedure if it is possible for you,

Regards,
Qaiser Akram

Harshad June 28, 2009 at 1:27 pm

Hi Qaiser,

Here’s the procedure to unlock your iPhone 3G with ultrasnOw- Link

Qaiser June 28, 2009 at 3:49 pm: Hi Harshad,

Thanks for your reply.

but i want to jailbreak my iphone first, i told you when im trying to jailbreak with redsnow it stops and i can see msg on redsnow “waiting for reboot” but iphone is still not doing anything need ur help regarding this.

Qaiser June 28, 2009 at 4:38 pm

Hi Harshad,

and tell me one more thing can i unlock iphone 3G 2.2.1 with ultrasnow ?

Harshad June 28, 2009 at 9:27 pm

Hi Qaiser,

Which software did you use while upgrading to 2.2.1 firmware? Also, let me know the procedure, which you’ve used to upgrade your phone to 3.0 firmware.

Qaiser June 28, 2009 at 9:33 pm

Hi Harshad,

I used firmware 3.0, through iTunes custom upgrade

Harshad June 28, 2009 at 9:45 pm: Ok. Just try it once again and when it gives you that message, restart your iphone. If you find any error, do let me know.

Qaiser June 28, 2009 at 10:36 pm

now i tried it twice, same problem, i tried to restart manually but i didnt restart,

here are my email addresses if you come online and help me out

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thanks

Harshad June 28, 2009 at 10:58 pm: I’ve added you on YIM.

rahul July 1, 2009 at 3:08 am

hi harshad, i think i crashed my iphone, yesterday i downloaded activemms2 from cydia and it asked to reboot. after that its rebooting only. itunes is not able to detect my iphone.can pls advice any other way of restoring iphone firmware or deletng this downloaded item thanks in advance.

Harshad July 1, 2009 at 12:48 pm: Try to connect your iPhone on other computer. There is no other way to restore the iPhone.

rahul July 8, 2009 at 6:38 pm

hi harshad, yesterday i brought i phone 3gs and would like to know how to Jailbreak the same as Dev tem has already released Ultrasnow for 3GS. thanks.

Harshad July 8, 2009 at 9:44 pm: Hi Rahul,

I’ll write a new post on how to unlock iPhone 3G S with ultrasnOw.

Btw, how much did iPhone 3G S cost you? Did you buy it in India?

luke July 9, 2009 at 1:19 am

yo dude i got a iphone 3G with 3.0 any links to get quickpwn or pwnage to jailbreak my fone thanks mate

Harshad July 9, 2009 at 1:43 am: Hey Luke,

Check the following link:
RedsnOw
PwnageTool

rahul July 9, 2009 at 1:46 am

hi harshad. i got the phone from uk for 590 pounds, anyway i have downloaded redsnow 0.8 for jailbreaking Iphone 3GS and after taht i will download ultrasn0w 0.8 from cydia. thanks for ur reply

Harshad July 9, 2009 at 2:01 am: Yes, that’s the correct method to jailbreak and unlock iPhone 3G S. If you find any problem then do let me know.

Omer July 11, 2009 at 4:05 am

Hi harshad u r doing a great work well just wanna ask that im going to upgrade my iphone 3g to os 3.0 from the above procedure hope it ill work out coz i am doing it for the first time…
Regards,
M.Omer

Harshad July 11, 2009 at 1:31 pm: QuickPWN is not available. You can use redsnOw guide to jailbreak your device.

Omer July 14, 2009 at 12:37 pm

hi,
actually i just want to confirm that i was using firmware 3.0 but when i was removing an app from cydia it asked me to reboot device when i rebooted,its being rebooted since that day!!
itunes is not detecting too.
kindly gimme any solution for that.
thank You

Harshad July 14, 2009 at 5:54 pm: Sync your iPhone on other computer. I hope it will work for you.
rahul July 15, 2009 at 3:01 pm: hi omer,
i also faced the same problem some time back, solution which i found was, connect ur iphone to ur computer and hold power and home button simultaneously until ur iphone goes to recovery mode. then itunes will detect ur phone and restore ur iphone through itunes and u can follow the procedure for jailbreaking and unlocking.

Gabrielle Rose September 3, 2009 at 4:43 am