Jailbreak iPhone 3.1 with Pwnage Tool 3.1, Mac only
Jailbreak, iPhone 3G | Hans | September 18, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Apple released their iPhone 3.1 firmware on September 9, and now the iPhone Dev Team has released their Pwnage Tool 3.1 software which can jailbreak iPhone 3.1. There is no Windows Pwnage Tool 3.1, it only works for Mac. If you’re a Windows user then you’ll have to wait for the iPhone Dev Team to release redsn0w. If you’re a Mac user, then follow the steps below to jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1.
The Pwnage Tool 3.1 software only works on the following devices: iPod Touch 3.1.1 (first generation only), iPhone 3.1 (first generation), and iPhone 3G 3.1. As of right now the iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 2nd generation, and the new iPod Touch 3rd generation are not supported.
How to Jailbreak iPhone 3.1 with Pwnage Tool 3.1
1. Download Pwnage Tool 3.1 (Filename: PwnageTool_3.1.dmg Filesize: 23.1 MB).
2. Double-click the Pwnage Tool icon to launch Pwnage Tool. You may get a message that says “PwnageTool is an application downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?“. Just click Open.
3. When Pwnage Tool 3.1 launches you will see a message that says “Copyright 2009 iPhoneDevTeam. This software is not for commercial use. If you bought this software demand a refund. It is not for sale. We are not responsible for any damage this software may do to any of your equipment, BE WARNED.” Just read it and click Ok.
4. Click on the device you want to jailbreak. I have an iPod Touch so I’ll click the iPod Touch in Pwnage Tool. After selecting the device click the arrow in the bottom right corner.
5. Pwnage Tool will now attempt to locate the IPSW file for your device. If you don’t have it downloaded already, here are the download links (iPod Touch download links will not be added here because they expire):
- iPhone 3.1 download (iPhone1,1_3.1_7C144_Restore.ipsw, 241 MB)
- iPhone 3G 3.1 download (iPhone1,2_3.1_7C144_Restore.ipsw, 242 MB)
6. Once Pwnage Tool finds your IPSW click on it. If it doesn’t find it then you can manually browse and locate it. Click the blue arrow in the bottom right corner of the Pwnage Tool application to continue.
7. Pwnage Tool will now show a message saying something like “We will now create an ipsw file that you can use to restore your iPod Touch (2G) with iTunes. This file will be placed on your desktop. Do you want to continue?“. Click Yes.
8. Pwnage Tool will now start building the IPSW. You will be prompted to enter in your password, just enter in your password and click Ok.
9. Once your IPSW has been buit, Pwnage Tool will display the following message: “Has your iPod Touch (2G) been Pwned before (does it have the pineapple logo)? If you are unsure click No.“. Just go ahead and click No.
10. Time to put your device in DFU mode. Pwnage Tool will guide you through the steps.
11. Once you have successfully put your device in DFU mode Pwnage Tool will display the following: “Successfully entered DFU mode! Close the Pwnage Tool application, start iTunes and restore with your custom firmware bundle.” Just click Ok.
12. Now open iTunes (make sure you have iTunes 9!). If you don’t have iTunes 9 then download it and install it now.
13. Once you launch iTunes 9, press option on your keyboard and click Restore in iTunes. Find the IPSW file that is named something like iPod1,1_3.1.1_7C145_Custom_Restore.ipsw. Make sure it has Custom in the name of the file and then click Choose.
14. iTunes will now restore the custom IPSW file to your iPhone or iPod Touch. Once it’s done you’ll see Cydia and Icy on your device! Congratulations, you are done jailbreaking iPhone 3.1 firmware.
You can jailbreak iPhone 3GS 3.1 and iPod Touch 3rd generation, but the jailbreak is not out for it yet. I’ll create a guide on how to jailbreak it once the software for it is released. Stay tuned!
Tags: jailbreak iphone 3.1, Mac, Pwnage Tool, Pwnage Tool 3.1
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this didnt work for me.. pretty much it just got rid of everything on my phone.. and i had to restore it … is it becasue i have 3.1.1?
Hi. I run windows, and I would like to upgrade to 3.1 with pwnage. At the mo the custom firmware package can only be made with a mac. I have access to a mac. Would it be possible to copy the modded firmware to my windows pc and restore in iTunes. Thanks. P
Yeh Just Use IPSW File With Itunes On Windows Then CTRL-Click Restore
Dear All.
does it work even if your baseband is updated to 05.11.07 or newer?
Thanks for any help
Dirk
does this work with 3.1.2??????
Hey I got it to work fine however I have no reception or carrier now? any ideas on what I should do.
does it work with 3.1.2 or ipod touchs
hye, i read ur comment, tell me when u find out please. I am having problems with the firmware.
the option button did nothing now what?
Try holding the option button while you click restore
I tried doing this but when I got to the restoring step itunes said that the IPSW file was not compatible…
My iphone was originally synched, jailbroken and unlocked with my pc, but I made the move to my mac recently. My phone is formatted to work with windows, is this the reason why it is not compatible? If this is the issue, how can I reformat my iphone without risking losing the unlock?
Worked great! Three different “Pro Cell Phone” shops couldn’t do it… step-by-step and about :30 minutes later…. voila! Great work Dev Team!
hey does it work with 2.2.1???? :D
I am trying to jailbreak my Ipod Touch 1st Gen with 3.1.2 on it and I am running the Pwnage Tool and I have round my .ipsw (User/library/itunes/iPod software updates/ iPod1,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw) file but Pwnage does not automatically find it and when I browse for it and select it manually it will not accept it either saying “Wrong Firmware Bundle Selected”. Any thought?
Thanks
iPhone 2g – Awesome!!! Thanks – took a few tries to have it go into DFU mode – key was to have iTunes off until the directions say turn it on!!!
I keep hanging up at the “entering DFU mode). Still get the spinning ball after 15 minutes. No problems til then. I have iTunes closed. Screen says “Connect Device to USB” but it was never disconnected. I have an iphone 3G2 with 3.1.2. Any help?
Nice one! thank you very much
Updated my iphone today to 3.1.2 (big mistake) now it’s completely locked, cant get passed a screen that asks for a valid sim with no pin lock, I don’t have an At&T sim, the phone was on an At&T contract, anywhooo..
I’m not sure whether its possible to get it Jail broken, since I cant even open the phone, I don’t have a valid sim to open it up,
What can I do? I guess my question is, is it possible to jailbreak it, since it’s locked up completely.
look all you do is completely restore it with itunes then do the jailbreak all over when your doing it do it on expert mode then click activate. or just text me 1347 839 9175
Hi I jailbroke my Iphoen 3g and i need to take it in to the apple sore ( i have dead pixels) i have read that if I update it to 3.1.2 it will mess it up or something like that is that true.
Where can we get the IPSW file for iPod Touch 2nd Generation? Damn Apple sells these with firmware 2 on them and then they want you to pay MORE to “upgrade” to the current version. Apple is making enemies here. :-/
So by using pawnage tool and following the directions above, will it at the same time unlock you iphone for use with different carriers or are there additional steps?
Remember that the custom firmware you create, will only work with the firmware you have updated/upgraded to. You never want to use an IPSW directly from Apple, but one from one of the trusted developers, and you will have to option/shift restore to the original IPSW first, make your custom firmware with Pwnage, and then follow protocol. I say these thing knowing that it is right and true, cause I cut corners and make mistakes to see where and what I can get away with, and these things, I KNOW I have heard/read Big Boss, and other devs say a billion times in the past two years. Follow the details strictly, and you will not fail, cut corners, and you’ll be face down in a bricked road. I am not worried about it cause I have 6 iPhones, and 1 iPod touch, and it’s my job here in my CO. to jailbreak ‘em all first before my boss/partner ever has to, so he doesn’t waste time offline. =) GOOD luck everyone, and DEV-Team/iClarified/BigBoss combined you’re bound to find you way. (Please forgive SP mistakes & HAPPY 2010) oxox
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i am trying to jailbreak my 2nd gen ipod touch 2.2.1 Pwnage tool does not recognize the firmware i have dl. dont have a clue why. anyone help?
cheers
I jailbreaked with PwnageTool 3.1.4
This was used on the iphone 3g with 3.1.2 firmware
With Pwnagetool open-
select the 3rd option Iphone 3g(s)
also select expert mode
it will then browse for ipsw… ( which you shall have downloaded before hand using firefox so that the file is downloaded correctly which Safari screws up.)
So now the tool will find the ipsw file.
In the next menu, click on general and then arrow to change settings. make sure you un-check the box for Activate the phone. At first I forgot to uncheck the box and my service from my carrier(at&t) became a “no service” situation.
Some people suggest to increase the root part size by just a smidge.
So then its built after some minutes, creating the same file but with a Custom designation on the filename.
Use the tool again to enter the iphone into DFU mode.
Then Turn on itunes.
Hold “option” key on keyboard, then click the restore button.
good luck.
my was was jailbroken using this software but i can’t any network on the phone after the process. what must i do?