As we know, the redsnOw unlocking software is now available for Windows and Mac users. It works fine for iPhone 2G and iPhone 3G, but surprisingly it doesn’t work for iPhone 3G S.
Now, you can jailbreak & unlock iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch and iPod Touch 2G with the help of latest redsnOw tool. You don’t have to wait for QuickPWN unlocking tool to unlock your phone.
Here’s how you can use redsnOw to jailbreak and unlock iPhone 2G. Before using following guide just read the instructions given by iPhone Dev team.
Guide to Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 2G OS 3.0 with RedsnOw
Requirements:
- RedsnOw 0.7.1
- iPhone 3.0 for iPhone 2G
- Bootloader Files – bl39.bin & bl46.bin
Steps to follow:
1. Create a folder on desktop and name it as ‘RedsnOw’. Move all downloaded files to this folder.
2. Connect iPhone to computer with the help of USB.
3. Launch RedsnOw software and browse appropriate .ipsw firmware file from the folder. Click on Next to continue.
4. If you want to unlock the iPhone then select ‘Unlock’ option from the window. Also select ‘Install Cydia’. Again click on Next to continue.
5. A bootloader window will appear, perform the instructions given on the screen.
6. Once you finish with above process switch off the device and click Next to start with DFU mode.
7. Put your phone in DFU mode by using screen instructions.
8. The redsnOw tool will automatically start the unlocking procedure. Just wait for few minutes to get an unlocked device.
Other useful guides:
- Guide to Unlock iPhone 2G OS 3.0 with PwnageTool 3.0
- Guide to Jailbreak iPhone 3G OS 3.0 with QuickPWN