[chrisove]

I have the 1st generation IPhone but my reboot function is broken. Do I need to have the unit turned off to use WinPwn? I used a previous version and I don't remember having to do that.

Thanks,
Chris

[jimcruz]

Hi:
I just need to know if the firmware that the iphone has influences which winpwn version you have to use or does it works with all iphone 2g firmware versions?. I have 2 iphones 2g i need to activate, they are brand new, never activated so I do not know the firmware version they have. I'm going to use one with ATT but do not want to go to itunes to activate it and the other one is going to have to be fully unlocked for use on another carrier. Any help?

[ARN]

Hi
I have followed the 'idiot's guide' for winpwn to the letter and the program keeps crashing? In the 'standard mode', the program gets to the point where it is suppose to be creating the file, then crashes. I have tried this several times...
I have even tried the advanced option, setting the buffer size to 700 - 900; didn't work?? It goes further, even creating the file in mydocuments and gets all the way through the setup routine (pressing power, etc, etc) but then crashes at the end. It told me to connect the iphone to another usb port and not through a hub (it isn't in a hub?.)The last time windows flashed up a window that DPF (Data Protection Files - I think!!?)would not alow the program, I have tried to manually override this, but vista simply tells me athat I cannot override for winpwn.

Please help as my sanity is at risk here.

The phone is a 2G, running on the newly upgraded 2.2 firmware.

[Duffgen]

Hi All,

My 2G iPhone hangs on the modmyifone & Apple "busy" icons.

I have downloaded and installed the PWN package, and all the relevant files. I have tried several times to PWN the iPhone, but the result is the same - PWN can't see the handset. iTunes can't see it either.

Any ideas, as it is a problem that is driving me nuts.

Thanks in advance

[ftshop]

Hi all,
Yesterday I tried upgrading my iPhone, which was jailbroken and unlocked, running 1.1.2, to 2.2. To do this, I used Pwnage, created the modified ipsw, and tried to load it on the phone via iTunes. Needless to say, this didn't work, specifically it hung while it was doing something with the bootloader (instructions said it was supposed to take 5 minutes, I let it stand for about an hour before disconnecting it). Now if I put it in DFU mode, iTunes sees that there's an iPhone, but if I try to load any firmware on it, it gives an unknown error. I've tried a million things, including downgrading iTunes to 7.5 and tried loading 1.1.4. Nothing, I still get the russian Steve Jobs, and iTunes still can't load anything.
Suggestions?
Much appreciated, thanks!
F.

PS: like with Duffgen, PWN can't see the handset, nor can iLiberty...

[Broadway99]

Hey guys I'm trying to jailbreak. I have iphone 3g with the newest firmware 2.2.1

Any guidance would help thanks.

[Zwayne]

Originally Posted by Broadway99

Hey guys I'm trying to jailbreak. I have iphone 3g with the newest firmware 2.2.1

Any guidance would help thanks.

^^^Look here...http://www.modmyi.com/forums/iphone-...d-windows.html

[Broadway99]

thanks

[mikerlx]

I really think windows xp is the better OS to use to unlock and jailbreak.

[eatdirt1]

hello,
im new here,and i hope someone can help me on this matter.
i have a 3g 8g i recently jailbroke it and its worked fine till i downloaded someother application,and it froze up,so i had to restore it with itunes,but it restored with a new firmware 2.2.1(5h11) and now i cant jailbrake it.i tryed to restore it with 2.2(5g77) but it giges me an error 1013 mesage.oes anyone out there has had the same problem,and can you tell me how to fix it.
thanks.

[dt3001]

I have a 1st gen iPhone that I've been using for about 1.5 years, factory installed v1.0.2 firmware so I knew it would be unlockable with no problems (at the time, v1.1.3 and later software were still touch and go). Anyway, I have some experience in jailbreaking/unlocking something like a dozen iphones for people (including myself) using software such as Anysim, Apptapp, Pacay, iBrickr, Ziphone, etc.

I had installed dozens of 3rd party apps through Installer (before App store even existed) and used/ing T-mobile all this time, so I've been pretty successful so far. However ...

Just yesterday my phone kept booting to the yellow triangle, requesting iTunes assistance, and I could not get it to full boot. I tried connecting with Winscp, iBrickr, no dice. I tried reinstalling just certain portions of software to unlock again (trying to avoid firmware reformat), but no luck. At the minimum, I wanted to see if I could backup all the data on the phone to some folder and try to put it back later; but no luck

So I bit the bullet and reinstalled firmware, deciding to upgrade while I'm at it to v1.1.4 which has a few improved features. Before I spend the next 6 months restoring all my customizations and apps (not to mention having lost ALL my contacts, calendar info, notes, youtubes, etc.), I would like to assess the best options.

Questions:
1. Should I leave at v1.1.4 for any reason?
2. I read that I would have to upgrade to at least v2.0 firmware to use App store apps. Is this true?
3. If so, should I upgrade to Just v2.0 ... or should I go the extra mile and upgrade to v2.2.1 (or something inbetween)?
4. I could really use some expert guidance here on pros and cons of just which firmware I should use for the following criteria:
a. Stability - I don't want any more crashes and data loss.
b. Performance - Which firmware do you guys feel will provide the greatest number of "tweaks" and improvements for usability while not risking my phone needlessly to get just "5%" improvement?
c. Versatility - Which level of firmware will allow me the greatest flexibility when it comes to modding, customizing, putting both Apple and non-Apple "approved" 3rd party apps?
d. User Friendly - Whatever firmware is suggested, I want a simple, direct, reliable, fool-proof way to Unlock, Jailbreak, use t-mobile, use all kinds of 3rd party apps, etc. Like I said, I'm not inexperienced with cracking these phones, but out of the loop for a few months and would like the best software available that requires no special writing of code, creating special gadgets to unlock, etc.
5. Perhaps most important - Is there any way to scan the drive of this phone and retrieve "deleted" data? I have FinalData software but never tried it on an iPhone. Any other way to get my data back? When I connected to iTunes, it mentioned a backup or "restore option" dated November 2008. I would have been thrilled to back up to this point, even though I might not get to upgrade to v1.1.4, but I must have done something wrong and now I can't find that option. Any way to bring it back up in iTunes? Please provide any options/opinions you can.

So what is the general consensus - What is the best firmware version and jailbreak/activate method for a 1st gen iPhone (currently on v1.1.4)? I've been reading about all this Pwntool and Pwnage but don't really get it. I would rather avoid creating some special, custom firmware or anything else that might increase the possibility of it not working right, unless I'm being overly cautious and these are now the best tools?? idk

Please respond asap since I'm literally just waiting for some more experienced advice so I can choose the right upgrade approach and get started on restoring my phone. Thanks!!

[mikerlx]

I know where your coming from. I just successfully unlocked and jailbroken m 1st gen iphone 4gb so you need to open itunes and once your iphone is recognized then let it restore your phone to factory settings 2.2.1 firware then downnload pwnage tool, boatloader 3.9 and 4.6 create a file on your desktop and put everything in the file including the custom 2.2.1 fware that you will add cydia and installer as its being built. Start out in Expert mode and make your partition 572 click unlock in general by double click and take away upgrade the 4.6 and don't downgrade to 3.9 select open ssh and, boot logosm and build. Takes about 10 mins then you will be prompted to DFU mode then close out and open itunes for your windows hold down the shift button when you click restore and select the ispw with custom 2.2.1 and open/restore with that file when you see the pineapple your on your way and let it do everything until you see all the icons with cydia and installer and your done!

[SuperMsg]

Getting Error (0xc0000125) when trying to start program...
I just an iphone 3g and wondering if i should wait for the 3.0 upgrade?

[ahkalkoot]

i need to jailbreak my iphone 3G v2.2.1
i tried jailbreaking ti using quick pwn but it always stucks when waiting for the iphone in recovery mode