Really Unable to Unlock an iPhone 3G

[moepmoep]

Hi guys,

I got an iPhone 3G 16GB. Don't know what firmware is on it.

My PC: Windows 7, iTunes 9, LibUSB installed.

Always when I try to restore my iPhone (dfu/restore mode) via iTunes I'm getting "error 28". I have tried alll available firmwares for iPhone 3G, including custom firmwares created with snowbreeze.

Also I used iReb trying to bypass this error.

When trying to use redsnow it always holds on on "download jailbreak data"

Any ideas?

[Melech518]

Do a quick forum search on error 28. It is a hardware issue and is permanent. I have found work arounds to get the phone running again, but it is only temporary and you will have the dreaded error 28 issue again in the future.

[moepmoep]

Hey Melech518,

I am unable to find a solution in this forum for error 28. May you post me the link or tell me how you got your iphone working again?

Cheers

[Simtech]

You need to find out what firmware you are running.

[moepmoep]

how may i do that?

[i.Annie]

Settings>General>About

[moepmoep]

I cannot even enter it, as I may only put in in DFU / RECOVERY Mode. ..