If you’ve recently updated to firmware 2.1 (click here for undocumented 2.1 features) and lost your jailbroken status, you’ve most likely heard that the Dev Team has released QuickPwn 2.1 for Windows users! Some of you have already jailbroken your iPhone 3G on 2.1 firmware when QuickPwn and Pwnage Tool for Mac was released.
The file itself is about 16MB and you can click here to download via Bit Torrent. Click here to download QuickPwn 2.1 from an unofficial download mirror.
Update: This tutorial should work for jailbreaking an iPhone on 2.2 firmware. Download the updated versions of QuickPwn below:
Click here to download QuickPwn 2.2 for Mac OS X
Click here to download QuickPwn 2.2 for Windows
How to Jailbreak iPhone 3G 2.1 Firmware with QuickPwn 2.1 (Windows)
I just finished using QuickPwn 2.1 to jailbreak my iPhone 3G on 2.1 firmware and it was the EASIEST jailbreak yet! Check out the following video tutorial of the jailbreaking process. It was very straight forward and the entire process took about 8 minutes or so. In a nutshell, here’s what you need to do:
1. Download QuickPwn 2.1 for Windows.
2. Update to 2.1 firmware via iTunes.
3. Run QuickPwn 2.1 and follow the instructions. You’ll need to know how to put the iPhone 3G into DFU mode.
4. Enjoy the jailbreak! Let the customization begin again!
I must say I did miss having my iPhone jailbroken. I love being able to customize the iPhone to my liking using Winterboard. It makes my iPhone 3G stand out from the rest of the gazillion other iPhone 3G users out there! Expect some more jailbroken app reviews coming your way.
As for my first gen iPhone, it hasn’t changed since I last updated the firmware from 1.1.4 to 2.0.1 via WinPwn. I’ll update it to 2.1 firmware in the near future so stay tuned for that!
Remember, we are not liable for any damage you might incur by jailbreaking your iPhone!
Are you on 2.1 firmware on your iPhone 3G? Watch the following step by step video tutorial to see what’s involved…enjoy everybody!
PS – excuse the shaky camera work during DFU mode…I had to act quickly!
[Dev Team]
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Question: Is it safe to update to iPhone 2.1 firmware and QuickPwn (Windows version) to jailbreak and re-unlock a first gen iPhone? It currently has firmware 1.1.4 and was jailbroken and unlocked using ziphone? I’m a little concerned since QuickPwn and ziPhone are different and I don’t want any conflicts bricking the iPhone.
Thanks for any advice.
You can do so, however you must not update via iTunes. Use WinPwn or Pwnage Tool to build a custom firmware first. I will get some more details for you once I update my first gen from 2.0.1 to 2.1.
I’m a noob (just got my iPhone today!) and trying to use the Quickpwn 2.1 for Windows. After it tells me to make sure my phone’s connected, I get the screen about browsing for the restore file and even though it’s selected, I never get the checkmark and the arrow at the bottom never turns blue. What am I doing wrong?
I have the same experience when i run QuickPwn. I can’t get the checkmark on the phone graphic. Did you find a solution? I have a new Iphone 3G 16G 2.1.
I found the solution. I had to make sure that the QuikPwn file and the iPhone1,2_2.1_5F136_RESTORE files were all in the same folder and I had to navigate to that folder when asked to select the iPhone1,2_2.1_5F136_RESTORE file.
Cool. Will try it now.
Has anyone tried http://www.iphonemodem.com/ for to share iPhone data access with your desktop/notebook on Roger/Fido network. Is it possible and will Roger/Fido know?
Question: I did the jailbreak, but my Iphone3G does not change screan after viewing the APPLE… it stay like frozen…….
i jailbroke my first gen iphone to 2.1 two days ago the process was unnaturally smooth. was worried all my cydia data from my previous firmware would be gone, but after reinstalllin some apps they was dere! strange! and its still unlocked and, as i can tell, the exact same. battery life does seem bitchingly good though. and i hope a fring or skype generic comes out soon this prepaid plan makes me feel uncomfortable.
Same thing here.. I just used the tool, everything was fine, but after the last reboot, he froze here… He reboot every 5 minutes and froze again for another 5 min. Even if I reset it (holding MENU and POWER for 10 sec), He don’t boot anymore…
Please Help ! 🙂
(i’m nom a newbee… I jailbroken all my iphone before… I think it’s a bug…) but I don’t want to lose everything (nothing personnal, but I don’t want to re-install everything i bought on apple store, etc…)
Did mind, it works perfectly. Patience is the key. don’t let the apple logo scares you if it stays there for some time.
The application failed to initalize properly(0xc000013). Click on OK to Terminate the application!?
i closed all the itune application but still giving me this windown when i click on the quickpwn 2.1? do u know why?
Stupid question, but who is the artist that sing’s the song at the beginning of your vid?????
Try shazam-ing it! LOL. JK, it’s “American Boy” by Estelle feat. Kanye West.
You got it! 🙂
Estelle- American Boy
Nice on iPhone Fan!
Thanks
Mine is also stuck on the apple logo, and has been for over 5 minutes now. Every once in awhile it will do two quick vibrates. What could be wrong?
Mine is doing the same thing, how did you fix it?
same here..
How did you solve your problems ? I have the same problem
I try to jailbreak my iphone 3G but at the last stage my phone froze at Apple logo and vibrate twice once in a while. I can’t get the phone to do anything else. I notice you have similar problem before. Can you be so kind and let me know how you solved the problem?
@ justin
I use iPhoneModem and it works great. I have a video of it here. They won’t know since the data goes through the iPhone and uses a proxy connection.
http://www.ehphone.ca/2008/09/iphonemodem/
Cool. I’m glad it works and the speed is pretty good. Unfortunately, I have a PC, so I’ll see how easy it is to config on the PC. Thanks.
I have the same problem when trying to start quickpwn (0xc000013) I thought it was my computer but I see other people having the same issue.
The error that you both are having is due to not having the .NET Framework 2.0 Redistributable installed. Simple google for it and you can dload it from microsoft. Should work after that.
Thanks alot that did it quickpwn is booting up fine now. Ok only one more question i am on rogers with my iphone have been on the fence about jailbreaking. Am a pretty safe and is it worth it. I don’t want to screw up my phone. I will not lose anything I already have and service will be fine after the jailbreak process.
It should work fine, just follow the video. However, if you’re reluctant and worried you might damage your iPhone, obviously stay away from jailbreaking… good luck 😉
In addition to the .net 2.0 if you install iphonemodem you need 3.0 also.
im on 2.0.2 still cause i dont want to ungrade and loose all my apps that i have when i jailbroke is there a program where i can save everything and then put it back on when i jailbreak 2.1 without loosing anything?
I would strongly consider 2.1 since the firmware is less buggy and way faster!
that was easy….(me hitting my easy button), can’t wait to rock this 2.1, even my “special apps”(hint hint, wink wink) still work
did i mention that was easy….
haha…this was one of the easiest jailbreaks ever. Thanks Dev Team!
It is the most simple method. Almost unbelievably easy. Now I must go and play…
Worked GREAT! THANKS!
You’re welcome! 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
iphone fan, i have finally gone to the dark side loll well it is so great with winterboard and all
by the way it was very easy for me to jailbrake ( first time jailbraking still a newbie ;p) i just wanted to know how you changed the rogers logo to gary loll i would like to have it written my name so cool 😀
Congrats and glad it worked for you!
The app is called “MakeitMine” by Erica Sadun…search for it in Cydia or Installer. 🙂
Out of curiosity, how many AppStore apps did you have installed and how long did it take for your phone to reboot (counting from the Apple logo)? My theory is that the amount of time that takes is directly proportional to the amount of apps you have.
This is probably because a cache of all installed apps is being regenerated during that time (it needs to be regenerated, or else Cydia and Installer wouldn’t show up until you installed a new app via the AppStore).
For now it might be quicker to use QuickPwn on a freshly restored iPhone (before you sync the apps to it). There are ways to get around this with code, but we need to really ascertain what causes it before we go ahead and try it. It’d be great if you could be a data point in that regard. Thanks! 🙂
I didn’t have that many apps when I did the jailbreak. Counting from the Apple logo I would say it was at least a few minutes…have patience! 🙂
iPhone Fan, at the second step, I couldn’t browse for the firmware.
Do I have to download a firmware? Help please. Thanks!
Once you update, QuickPwn 2.1 will detect the firmware…
This is also happening to me, I have already updated to 2.1 but it still won’t detect firmware…
Thanks in advance.
i got a g2 iphone on 1.1.4, do i just update to 2.1 then jailbrake just like my 3g?? will it be activated after i update to 2.1 ??????
can I use quickpwn on 1st gen iphone to bypass avtivation, and and at the same time jailbreak and unlock. Thanks in advance.
I have a 1st gen iphone, can i use quickpwn to bypass avtivation and at the same time unlock and jailbreak. thanks in advance.
Robert, apinchi, nino: I will be updating my 2G to 2.1 soon…wait for the tutorial. 🙂
I just got my iphone 3g like 2 weeks ago…. im guessing its a 2nd generation and i tryed jailbreaking the phone everything seems to work…. but! the first time i did it when i went into installer everything i tryed to download wouldent show up in my apps…. so i restored the phone and tryed jailbreaking it again… the 2nd time everything again worked fine but this time i was able to download anything from install and would show up in apps but now i was unable to dial and or make phone calls??? any help would be great!!
Try a restore and do it again.
I jailbroke my phone last week. Yesterday my phone stopped working (the phone app). I could still call from contacts, but going into the phone it would become nonresponsive for a few seconds and dump me back at the home screen. A restore made it all work again, but now I don’t have iphonemodem. I’ll play with it again at some later point…
please help!! I runthe Quickpwn 2.1 and it got stuck in the first screen… which is detect device. It seems like it’s unable to detech coz I don’t see the “blue arrow”. My phone is 2G and been updated to 2.1 and got brick again… what can i do next?
can anyone tell us how long should we wait when the logo shows up until it ready ?
i waited for o long, but nothing happens, does it depend on the number of apps that we have ?
If it doesn’t work, reboot the computer and try again. I’d say wait at least 2-3 mins…
Mine crashed when rebooting after installation – it was stuck when rebooting with the apple logo and kept restarting every 5 min.
I restored to factory settings using itunes and didnt sync any applications and tried qiuckpwn again. This time it worked great!
So,
I’ve followed the article and the comments.. after my first failed jailbreak, i restored the phone to iPhone1,2_2.1_5F136_Restore.ipsw..
I then reran, quickPWN downloaded from http://xs1.iphwn.org/releases/QuickPwn.zip as per the dev website, and also used the ipsw downloaded directly from apple (iPhone1,2_2.1_5F136_Restore)
After following all the instructions.. and rebooting, my iPhone is stuck on the screen, and after 7 minutes or so, appears to fail, and in doing so vibrates, and reboots.. this cycle repeats.. ad nauseum… I am not sure what I am doing wrong..
At this point.. I cannot jailbreak my phone.. and the only option is restoring the iphone with the latest update from apple.. not ideal.. as I have many jailbroken apps I want to use in conjunction with the latest update from apple.
At this point I am quite frustrated.. and could really use the wonderful help of this community.. what’s up people! what am I doing wrong? 🙂
Restore back to 2.1 and try again from a fresh restore! Give it a shot.
how do i browse for firmware on the second screen? on the video all i see you do i wait an then you get a green check mark. what do i need to do?
i did it! it was very very easy! thx alot
Well done! I tried to browse but actually QuickPwn detected my firmware.
hello iphone fan thanks for the iphone jailbreaking instructions. i have a question, i jailbreak my iphone so i can watch orblive but i dont see an option on installer or cydia about orb. how do i connect to it please help if u have any info on it….. i have everything setup i just need the option to play orblive on my iphone
I haven’t seen Orb myself, but I’ll keep my eyes peeled. The company might be updating the app for 2.1 firmware.
Hey All,
Still no luck, I’m confused as to what I am doing wrong. Iphone fan appreciate your help, I restored it to 2.1 and re-ran the jail break, still same situation, runs all the way through until it reboots, then hangs indefinitely on the apple logo on reboot.
Bah! this is so frustrating.. I want a jailbroken phone again 🙂
R
Hmm…I would suggest trying another computer, or using QuickPwn for Mac to jailbreak. Give that a shot!
Good morning, I just have some queries before I go ahead and Jailbreak my 3G 2.1…
Well, one query, really. At the moment, on my iPhone 3G I have apps, Contacts, a TONNE of SMS messages, settings and all that jazz, and am wondering if after the jailbreak process, whether this information will remain, only to be joined by Cydia and Installer, etc.
In other and less confusing terms, does the Jailbreak restore the iPhone 3G to its original form, as well as adding Jailbreak programs, or does it keep my iPhone the way it is, and just add the Jailbreak programs..?
Sorry for the terribly confusing post, thanks in advance, Liv.
PS. If all goes wrong, can you do a restore from backup?
😀 Cheers.
As long as you SYNC before jailbreaking, everything will be backed up. In a nutshell, you jailbreak, re-sync, and voila, the iPhone has the same content as before. Just remember to sync/backup before you JB!
hi iPhone fans I have recently got myself a iphone and found out about jailbreak. I would be very greatful if someone can explain more about it and wot is the worst situation is as I’m very excited 2 have it on my phone. Thanx
The worst situation, the iPhone will explode in your hand! kidding!
Actually, worst case scenario your iPhone will not turn on. But that is very rare, you can always restore via iTunes to “revive” your iPhone. That being said, we hold no responsibility if anything happens to your iPhone! Just watch the video…good luck.
hi iphone fans. as i was a lil nervus 2 use this, guess wot YES i have tryed it and its works like a treat lol. thanx 4 this
My iphone 1st gen is unlocked. will upgraading to 2.1 or itunes 8 brick it? any answers are much appreciated!
i have an unlocked iphone. If i upgrade to itunes 8.0 or the 2.1 update wil i brick my phone? any answers are much appreciated!!!
Is this ok to use on my subscribed iphone,i mean im on a contrat wirh Rog**s by jail breaking my iphone does this change anything or can i still do it?
Ok I went ahhead and did it I follwed the video perfeclty and it work just as perfect!!! wow I had no idea what I was missing!
thank for taking the time to make a clear cut video for us first timers!!!
Hello, Im Mexican and i have an iphone 3g with 2.1 firmware, the question is before i jailbreak my iphone the data will be lose, in the video, show us, the aplications that had in the mobile, but, its apps that after are installed or what… Contacts, apps, notes, sms, will be lose before jailbreak…
Sorry if a have mistakes i dont use your languega so much…
All the contacts, email, notes…everything was still there when I did mine. Had a different problem (described above), and did a restore, so all is well and I’m back at 2.2. Wish I hadn’t upgraded. Maybe that’s why I had some problems with the phone one week after JB???
Hey guys,
So I went ahead and use quickpwn 2.1 on my 3G Iphone the other day and everything went smoothly the first time and it was my first time ever jailbreaking an Iphone. Anyways, now I’ve just noticed my 3G signal is not working at all. The 3G icon shows up on the Iphone but not getting any signal. Wifi toggle and Edge toggle are both off. Does anybody having this problem or any fix to this or is this a carrier signal problem? Appreciate any help.
Duc
omg this is very strange..
I updated my unlocked iphone 2G through itunes and it didn’t get locked or anyting..very strange since I’m using a SIM from Canada and my phone is from the US.
I downloaded the PWNage tool before updating just in case..but it looks like I don’t have to do anything?
Ok, I just found the solution to my problem of not connecting to 3G network after Quickpwn 2.1. You just have to Reset all Network settings and everything works nicely. Have fun with your Jailbroken Iphones! Cheers!
Thanks. Had this same problem. I was worried I’d have to un-jailbreak.
This worked like a charm!
I followed the video to a T….mine’s jailbroken now and I am ecstatic! I jailbroke my 2g iphone and had given it to my husband and was lamenting over my 3g not being customizeable. Thanks iphonefan! 🙂
yo, i didnt get a response lst time so il try agen – i hav a 1st gen iphone thats been unlocked and i wana unlock it! will this or will this not brick my phone? any response is helpful!!!
Hi people,
I started to be a little scared when my iPhone started to reboot every 4-5 minutes with the Apple logo showing up, and vibrating a couple of times every 5 minutes also. Tha loop continued a good half dozen times, maybe more….
I started to read all these comments about frustrated people talking about the same issue and started to dowload the 2.1 image thinking I would have to restore completely the device…
and…
Boom!
It worked!
So, patience people! It will work for you too! Mine is a 3G and was already updated to 2.1, had never been jailbroken before. It’s the first time I do it, I was a little scared and finally it worked pretty well.
I am now happy to be part of it too.
Peace out.
Nice work on troubleshooting and finishing the job!
I just finished jailbreaking my iphone 3g 2.1 for the first time. I was using quickpwn 2.1. but now I’m left with no services….I live in canada and Im with rogers wireless. I just bought this phone yesterday, am affraid I allready bricked it!!! I’ve tryed going through the quickpwn process twice now, and still no luck!! Can someone please help me!
If you are really stuck, try a full restore in iTunes. It will bring your iPhone back to its original factory state. Keep us updated.
@stutronica
After you JB it and you don’t get any services, try a hard reboot first..power off then back on…..if that doesn’t help then try Resetting Network settings.
Let us know.
duc
Hey, just want to know, before I JB, are SMS messages kept after JBing?
I guess what I mean is, does the sync/backup option in iTunes, STORE/Backup SMS messages.
Thanx!
Everything is kept on the iPhone as long as you SYNC beforehand in iTunes! Good luck.
Also, sorry for double post, but whilst this site is for Canadian iPhone users, it should still work for me, over in Australia? I have some firmware etc…
Thanks again.
Yep, it should work for you fine as long as you follow the directions as mentioned above!
I have the same problem as everyone else. Everything was fine until it needed to reboot. Keeps rebooting everyonce in a while but in an endless loop. iTunes will no longer recognize it anymore and running it over again did not help either..
What now? I tried the hard reboot..nothing.
So nothing in iTunes? You’re going to have to download the 2.1 firmware by itself, then put your iPhone into DFU Mode (watch the video), which iTunes will then detect. It will ask to restore/repair the iPhone, say yes. Instead of clicking “restore” in iTunes, click SHIFT on your keyboard, then click “restore”.
A ‘browse’ option will pop up, this is where you select the stock 2.1 iPhone firmware. This will restore your iPhone back to normal. Give it a shot!!
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