Blackrain says 'no internet connection' - can't get to blacksnow!

[a_alyte]

I'm using a 3G model that has never been unlocked/jailbroken. I used blackrain to jailbreak but when I open blackrain it says no internet connection, so I can't get to blacksnow to unlock. I'm on the T-mobile network.

What can I do to unlock at this point?

[cpjr]

Well, like it says....you have to have an internet connection so it can download the proper files.

So either you will need an ATT simcard with a data plan, or WIFI.

[a_alyte]

I guess I was over thinking. I used my home router to connect which allowed me to access blacksnow, now I'm unlocked. Thanks

[zealous]

I guess I was over thinking. I used my home router to connect which allowed me to access blacksnow, now I'm unlocked. Thanks

I am having the same problem! How did you do that?! Help! I can't get to blacksnow to unlock

[Poseidon79]

You have to have a WIFI connection... ie.. an internet connection.

[a_alyte]

I have an internet router in my home which allows 5 or so devices to connect to the internet wirelessly. I went to 'settings/wifi' on the iphone & turned wifi on. I then chose my network from the list, entered my password & had a internet connection. If you don't have access to a router, look in the list & connect to one that is not password locked, that would give you a connection so you can access blacksnow. The other option would be to use someones ATT sim or go to a local Starbucks or Mcdonalds etc. where you can get a wifi connection.

[zealous]

I know but, how do you get internet connection if you haven't unlocked your phone yet? I have my tmobile sim card in but it says "no service" at the top.

I have an internet router in my home which allows 5 or so devices to connect to the internet wirelessly. I went to 'settings/wifi' on the iphone & turned wifi on. I then chose my network from the list, entered my password & had a internet connection. If you don't have access to a router, look in the list & connect to one that is not password locked, that would give you a connection so you can access blacksnow. The other option would be to use someones ATT sim or go to a local Starbucks or Mcdonalds etc. where you can get a wifi connection.

Ok thanks! Will try this now. Be right back!

[Poseidon79]

OMG. You are getting the internet connection from the WIFI router... not your cell phone service provider.

[zealous]

Didn't work. Do I keep the att sim card in before I do this then but the tmobile sim card after? Because It went into loading status on blackrain and then went back to check your internet connection.

[a_alyte]

I had my T-mobile sim in when I connected to wifi, not sure if it matters though. Are you sure you have a wifi connection? There shaould be an icon to the left of 'T-mobile' at the top of your screen.

[zealous]

Nevermnd I fixed it!!!! Thanks guys.

[a_alyte]

Why not share your solution? It may help someone else.

[zealous]

Why not share your solution? It may help someone else.

I did what you guys said but I left the old AT&T sim card in instead of the T-mobile, then I went to Coffee Bean and connected to the wi-fi but I had to punch in the store wifi code. So I had to actually go in the store and get it. After that I was able to get Blacksnow and Cydia. I hit Blacksnow, it loaded and installed. Then I put in the T-mobile sim card and POW! It said phone is activated

[jonniejet]

Hi I used black rain and it worked perfectly, I want to install Cydia but get " please check your internet connection" message. The WIFI is working perfectly, I can for instance access google or update the weather, but when I tap the blackrain Icon I get the message above. Its a 2g phone 3.12? Any ideas?

[a_alyte]

Nice! Glad to hear you got it working.