iFixer Fix for Spirit and Blackra1n Jailbreak Users

iFixer is a new utility that will fix iTunes 9.1.x related errors when running Spirit Jailbreak for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, or blackra1n on Windows. The program basically has two buttons: “Make it Spirit!” and “Make it ra1n!”. Clicking on each of them will solve the respective iTunes 9.1.1 related issue.

You must place iFixer.exe in the same folder as Spirit.exe or Blackra1n.exe for them to work properly.

iFixer for Windows can be downloaded from here.

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Source: redmondpie

Blackra1n Fix for iTunes 9.1 with BlackBreeze

iTunes 9.1, which was released a few hours ago caused syncing issues for many users (specially on Windows), who were jailbroken on iPhone 3.1.2 (tethered) using blackra1n. But now thanks to ih8sn0w, this issue can now be fixed by using BlackBreeze.

To fix blackra1n RC3, simply start BlackBreeze and select blackra1n RC3. Now select the directory where you want to save the fixed blackra1n RC3 executable file. You’ll now notice that a new file by the name of blackra1n-fixed.exe would have been created in the directory where you chose to save it.

Now start this fixed version of blackra1n RC3 and use this to start your device (tethered). Once done, you’ll now be able to sync your iPhone (firmware 3.1.2) safely with iTunes 9.1.

Also check out our complete jailbreaking guides for iPhone 3.1.3 firmware for iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS and iPod touch 1G/2G using redsn0w 0.9.3, redsn0w 0.9.4, sn0wbreeze,PwnageTool 3.1.5. Unlocking can be done using ultrasn0w or blacksn0w.

For iPhone 3.1.2 firmware, you can use blackra1n, PwnageTool, redsn0w, sn0wbreeze,ultrasn0w and blacksn0w to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone and iPod touch.

Download iTunes 9.1 for Windows 

Download BlackBreeze for Windows [Fast Mirror Link] 

Download Blackra1n RC3

You may also like to check out:

• Fix 1604 Error During iPhone 3.1.3 IPSW Custom Restore
• How to Downgrade iPhone 3.1.3 Baseband 05.12.01
• Untethered Jailbreak for iPhone 3.1.3 / 3.2 and iPad (Video)
• GreenPois0n to Jailbreak iPhone 3.2 and iPad Untethered

You can follow me on twitter to keep yourself updated on all the latest jailbreaking and unlocking releases.

Source: redmondpie

iPhone 3.1.3 Jailbreak Not Possible with Blackra1n Yet

George Hotz (aka geohot) has confirmed via his twitter account today that his blackra1n and blacksn0w tools are currently not compatible with the latest iPhone 3.1.3 firmware. This new firmware brings 05.12.01 baseband for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G which restricts jailbreaking and unlocking on newer devices.

Yesterday Apple pushed a new firmware update for all iPhone and iPod touch users which brought some important security and bug fixes. Features wise, there was nothing new to be seen in the firmware. Since this firmware updates the baseband to 05.12.01 on iPhone 3GS and 3G, therefore you are required NOT to update to this firmware if you want to preserve your unlock on iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. Jailbreaking will also NOT work with iPod touch 2G(new MC models) and iPod touch 3G. The only devices which can be currently jailbroken using redsn0w 0.9.x is iPhone 2G and iPod touch 1G/2G(older non-MC models).

Follow the step by step guide here to jailbreak:

• iPhone 2G using redsn0w 0.9.3
• iPod touch 1G/2G(older non-MC models)
• iPhone 2G and iPod touch 1G/2G(older non-MC models) with redsn0w 0.9.4
• iPhone 2G and iPod touch 1G/2G(older non MC models) on Mac OS X

Note for iPhone 3GS, 3G, iPod touch 2G(new MC models) and iPod touch 3G
We strongly suggest that you stay away from this official upgrade until and unless the DevTeam or George Hotz releases new jailbreaking and unlocking tools for 3.1.3 firmware. We will let you know when it will happen. In the meantime you can follow our complete jailbreaking and unlocking guide for iPhone 3.1.2 firmware using blackra1n, PwnageTool,redsn0w, sn0wbreeze, ultrasn0w and blacksn0w.

You can follow me on twitter to keep yourself updated on all the latest iPhone jailbreaking and unlocking releases.

Source: redmondpie

How to Solve iFunBox, iPhoneBrowser, DiskAid, and WinterBoard Issues After Using BlackRa1n

After jailbreaking using BlackRa1n, you may be facing an issue where you can’t access the root  folder of your iPhone using tools such as iFunBox, DiskAid, andiPhoneBrowser. Some users also report issues when using WinterBoard. I said it and I’ll say it again, BlackRa1n is crappy. If you have the option, I recommend using PwnageTool instead. It is a much more reliable and stable jailbreak than BlackRa1n.

The problem comes from the fact that BlackRa1n doesn’t add the afc2 support to your iPhone that is necessary for iPhoneBrowser, iFunBox, and DiskAid to access the file system and allow the transfer of files such as Winterboard  themes, NES ROMs, etc…  to the iPhone. In other words, you can’t access the root partition of your drive.

To fix this annoying issue, simply install the afc2add patch from Cydia then reboot your iPhone. Done!

Have you had many issues with BlackRa1n? Let us know what you think about this jailbreak by leaving a comment below.

Jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware with blackra1n

George Hotz (aka geohot), the kid who was the first to unlock the original iPhone back in 2007 and then iPhone 3GS in July of this year is back! This time he is the first one to release jailbreaking solution for the new iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware for all devices through his new tool called blackra1n. blackra1n is a software tool which can jailbreak (not unlock) all iPhone’s (iPhone (Edge), iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS) and iPod touch’s (iPod touch 2G and 3G) running on firmware version 3.1.2. blackra1n is currently for Windows only, a Mac version of this app can be expected soon.

So, what is blackra1n? blackra1n is a 30 second ALL device 3.1.2 jailbreak. Even the ipt3, but the ipt3 is tethered. In order to boot it, just rerun blackra1n.

Image via ModMyi

Follow the steps below to jailbreak all iPhone’s and iPod touches on OS 3.1.2:

Note for iPhone 3G and 3GS: Do NOT upgrade to iPhone 3.1.2 yet if you want to keep your unlock as doing so will result in upgrade of your baseband which will make it almost impossible for you to unlock.

Step 1: Download and install the latest version of iTunes (download link given below).

Step 2: You will now need to first update/restore to the original iPhone OS firmware 3.1.2 on your iPhone by using the latest version of iTunes. Download link for iPhone Firmware 3.1.2 is given at the end of the post.

Step 3: Download blackra1n for Windows (download link at the end of the post).

Step 4: Start blackra1n app. If you are on Windows 7 or Vista, run the app with “Windows XP Compatibility” mode by enabling it from the “Properties” tab to avoid any errors during the jailbreak process.

Step 5: Click on “make it ra1n”:

Step 6: Let the app do its thing and wait for the phone to automatically reboot.

Step 7: You should now have “blackra1n” in the list of applications on your iPhone. Run “blackra1n”, download Cydia and let it install it.

Image Credit: elmarseillais

Step 8: Finally reboot your iPhone. Voila! You should now have fully jailbroken iPhone or iPod touch running on firmware 3.1.2.

UPDATE 1: PwnageTool 3.1.4 has been released which can Jailbreak iPhone on 3.1.2 while keeping its baseband intact to 04.26.08. Complete step-by-step jailbreaking guide for Mac OS X can be found here and for Windows here. Unlocking guide for iPhone 3G and 3GS on 3.1.2 firmware can be found here.

UPDATE 2: blackra1n is now available for Mac OS X as well. Download link plus complete step-by-step instructions guide on how to jailbreak iPhone/iPod touch using blackra1n on Mac OS X can be found here.

UPDATE 3: Follow the step-by-step guide posted here to fix missing carrier name or logo on your unlocked and jailbroken iPhone 3G/3GS running firmware 3.1.2.

UPDATE 4: Follow the step-by-step guide posted here to Enable Tethering on iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware.

UPDATE 5: You may also like to check out How to: Patch MobileInstallation File on iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware.

Download iPhone firmware here
or
Download iPhone OS 3.1.2 for iPhone 2G
Download iPhone OS 3.1.2 for iPhone 3G
Download iPhone OS 3.1.2 for iPhone 3GS

Download blackra1n for Windows

Source: redmondpie

Jailbreak your iPhone iPod 3.1.2 with Blackra1n

Finally GeoHotz released the first jailbreak for iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS with 3.1.2 firmware out of box. The 600kb utility is also capable of jailbreaking the iPod family including iPod touch 3G. Even the ipt3 is supported, but the ipt3 is tethered. In order to boot it, just rerun blackra1n. blackra1n is a 30 second ALL device 3.1.2 jailbreak. Right now blackra1n is available for windows only and a mac version may be available very soon.

Warning : BlackRa1n will not hacktivate. This means that if you are not with an Apple approved carrier your iPhone will not be activated by BackRa1n. Hopefully, hacktivation and full ipt3 support will be added in a future update. Blackra1n is a jailbreak only tool don’t use this if you want to preserve your baseband. The updated pwnage tool for 3.1.2 will be available very soon.

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Requirements For Blackra1n :

• iPhone OS 3.1.2 if you haven’t updated yet : Download here
• iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS : With Firmware 3.1.2 and Officially Activated
• iPod 1G, 2G, 3G : With Firmware 3.1.2 and Officially Activated
• Blackra1n : Download here

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Tips for Blackra1n users :

1. Before applying Blackra1n reboot your phone once to avoid recovery mode errors.
   
   
   
2. Windows 7 users run it in compatibility "Windows Vista SP2" and run it as administrator.Alternatively move to a machine with Windows Vista already installed.
   
   
   
3. Don’t install Cydia+Icy+Rock or you may need to delete /var/lib/dpkg/status and reinstall Cydia alone. In final step just install Cydia alone and you’ll be fine.
   
   
   
4. Last but not least if you relies on Ultrasn0w then stay away from blackra1n and wait for pwnage tool.

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Step by Step guide :

Step One : Restore and activate your iPhone to 3.1.2 if you haven’t updated to 3.1.2, warning again blackra1n is for those who are on official carrier like AT&T if you relies on Ultrasn0w hen don’t use blackra1n just wait for pwnage tool.

Step Two : Connect your iPhone/iPod to computer and launch the blackra1n.exe you downloaded earlier.

Step Three : Hit the large make it rain button, and wait for your device to entering in Recovery mode. The conventional recovery mode screen is replaced by GeoHotz photo like the screenshot below.

Step Four : Blackra1n will reboot your device itself once the process completes, after the reboot you’ll notice a blackra1n app on your iPhone/iPod Home screen.

Step Five : Connect your device to WiFi network and launch the blackra1n app from home screen to install Cydia/ICY etc.

Step Six : After installing Cydia/ICY check them if they are working properly or no, if working fine then you can uninstall blackra1n from your springboard.

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Alternative Method [VIA iSpazio]

1. Connect the iPhone to your computer, close iTunes and click on "Make It Rain" by blackra1n.

2. When the iPhone crashes in recovery mode, and blackra1n remains in "running", do not close BLACKRA1N and turn off the phone by clicking on Home + Power.

3. The program will tell you that the operation of Jailbreak has been completed but in reality it is not. At this point, then:

• Close Blackra1n;
• Re-open Blackra1n;
• Click on the button "Make it Rain
• Turn on your phone

The program should recognize the iPhone and completing the Jailbreak. [VIA iSpazio]

Source: ihackintosh