3G upgrading options requested

[vyvxguy]

I would like to inquire, what is the highest software version currently that I can update/restore to on the 3G?

My Current 3G
Software: 3.0.1
Baseband: 04.26.08
Bootloader: 5.8
Model: MB499

Phone is Jailbroken/unlocked on 3.0.1.

[j3st3r]

they say 4.1 is supposed to be alot better on 3G than 4.0, so you can use sn0wbreeze to create a custom 4.1 and restore to that and be jailbroken and unlocked if you need an unlock

[dotFIVE]

they say 4.1 is supposed to be alot better on 3G than 4.0, so you can use sn0wbreeze to create a custom 4.1 and restore to that and be jailbroken and unlocked if you need an unlock

+ Make sure you don't check the box that says "upgrade baseband" (or something like that) when you are creating your firmware in sn0wbreeze.

[vyvxguy]

Thank you very much for your help guys.

One more thing, so is sn0wbreeze 2.0.2 better to use than redsn0w 0.9.5b5?

[iYeow]

I think you got the wrong concept.
Using Snowbreeze to create a custom firmware will help you to preserve your current baseband
Using Redsn0w will only jailbreak after you have restored to stock firmware which updates your baseband.

[i.Annie]

Sn0wbreeze to 4.1 is the best way if you need an unlock.

Redsn0w will only work to jb 4.1 on a Mac. And like Yeow said, you'd have to be on a stock fw to use it which means you'd end up upgrading the baseband on 4.1 stock.

So if you need an unlock, you'll want to use Sn0wbreeze.

[blkcadi]

Wow, we got all the pros in this thread, most to perhaps become new mods soon too. Oh my....................

[i.Annie]

Oh you know how it is B :P

Messaged you btw, dunno if you're on that screen name cuz you haven't responded lol.

[blkcadi]

I just got busy Annie, opps sorry.

[vyvxguy]

Thanks everyone...you've made it pretty clear now. I'll use stock firmware in sn0wbreeze.

I will post my results.

Again, thanks for clearing my headaches.