Can't jailbreak????

[jfriah]

After smashing my 2G's face, bought a 3G from a guy who 'did me a favour' by updating to 3.1.2 when he deleted his data.

I have tried several attempts of Pwnage Tool 3.1.4 with 3.1.2 custom ipsw--keep getting iTunes errors. This last was a (9) error. Now a (1604), it wouldn't even get past preparing the software.

I am already choked I can't unlock this phone, but now I can't jailbreak??

Tips?

Thanks. Oh yeah and it wouldn't recognize my SIM card from my 2G. Do I need a specific new SIM?



Mac OS 10.4.11, itunes 9.0.1 (9), iPhone 3G that had 3.1.2 fw.

Ok, after another two attempts, it is functioning with iTunes as a custom 3.1.2 ipsw via iTunes option-restore (after a DFU set with Pwnage Tool).

However, still no service from my sim card.

And it obviously worries me about the update/restore. However--if it works and I can sync...and backup... it is good to go (once I figure out the PHONE portion with the sim card issue). That is, until someone succeeds with 3.1.2 unlock. I have 6-8 months until my local carrier will accept the new iPhone network here so I can switch providers.

[SVD85]

i am comfused.. are u still having problems?

[jfriah]

Yep. Phone doesn't work in that I can't get service (Rogers in Canada). It is not recognizing my sim card. I was under the impression I take my sim from my old phone (2G), put into new phone. Use.

Not happening.

I'm calling the provider tomorrow and likely will be told I need a new sim or have to activate with that phone (which then makes my old phone dead to me--which isn't what I want---long story).

But I can see the confusion---iTunes recognizes the phone now, whereas before it did not.

I may just keep my old 2G now that I've put a screen protector over the smashed glass and it works just fine other than the cosmetic damage. Locally, there is only one choice for provider for me until summer/fall 2010, so I don't need a LOCKED 3G really at this point.

But the main question is----(now)----am I not just able to pop my existing sim card in and go? Probably not because the provider has no way of knowing if the phone itself is legit?

[SVD85]

by not recognizing the sim card do you mean "sim not installed" screen or something like that or its just not activating... I would create a new custom firmware and make sure the activation is checked... also, when u install the custom firmware, you do not have to put the phone in dfu mode (that is why you were originally getting the errors). Just make sure u hold the option key then hit restore to select the custom isp. From what i know, the 2g sim should work as well and should activate your phone.

[jfriah]

Well that's just ducky---it appears (I hope!) I've left the sim tray for my 3G at work... I hope.

Pretty small item; sigh.

I don't want to guess at what it said, will post back when I can. But I'm pretty sure I had activated checked but not jailbroken on the PwnageTool software.

Anyway, talk later...when I track down the sim card tray...