greenpois0n Jailbreak For Windows Released! (update: added tutorial link)

Finally! After all that drama in the jailbreak scene with geohot’s limera1n, we have some good news. The Chronic Dev Team has released their highly anticipated jailbreak for iOS devices. First off, compatibility. From The Chronic Dev Team:

“Initially, this will be a Windows-only release. This is due to some technical complications that we soon hope to correct. We apologize for any inconvenience.”

“This release of greenpois0n supports:
– iPhone 4
– iPhone 3G S
– iPod touch (4th Generation)
– iPod touch (3rd Generation)
– iPad”

“Soon there will be another release, adding things like support for:
– Apple TV (2nd Generation)
– iPod touch (2nd Generation)”

“Don’t forget to upgrade to 4.1 (iphone/ipod) or 3.2.2 (ipad) before starting greenpois0n. If you need unlock, use tinyumbrella to keep old baseband.”

If you have an iPhone 3G or iPod Touch (2nd Generation), use redsn0w (Mac, Windows).

Regarding the unlock (ultrasn0w), you will lose your unlock and your ability to unlock (possibly forever) if you update or restore your iPhone through iTunes. There is one exception. If you have an iPhone 4, you can use TinyUmbrella to save your SHSH, update to 4.1 and jailbreak without upgrading your baseband and therefore keeping your unlock. I’ve posted how to links from iClarified right below in our source. This ONLY works with the iPhone 4, if you have an iPhone 3G/3GS, wait for PwnageTool. If you rely on your unlock or want the safest possible way to upgrade without losing your unlock, wait for PwnageTool.

As for anyone with a factory unlocked iPhone 4 (like me!), feel free to update through iTunes and jailbreak with greenpois0n as your unlock is not dependant on software.

For the technical bunch: limera1n initially used a beta version of @comex’s untethered exploit which is what made it unstable. There have been numerous updates to it but some users are still experiencing issues. As for SHAtter, that bootrom exploit has not been used in the greenpois0n release and remains safe (as far as we know) from Apple. This is great news.

As always with jailbreaks, proceed with caution. This is the jailbreak you are looking for. I will try to answer any questions you have. Share your experience in our comments!

Update: iClarified has now put up a step by step tutorial for jailbreaking your iPhone 4/3GS with greenpois0n, I’ve added it to our source links below.

[Download greenpois0n (iClarified Tutorial)]

[via Twitter (p0sixninja)]

[Chronic Dev Blog, TinyUmbrella (iClarified How To: Mac, Windows)]

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Wuju
Wuju
15 years ago

So where is the link to Green Poison? And when are we expecting a Mac version? Thanks.

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

Lol what a turn of events

So it is geohot’s method they choose to use. So Shatter is preserved =)

But there isn’t any reason to use greenpoison over limera1n since they exploit the same thing. Well unless you own a mac because greenpoison has a Mac version out as well now

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

www dot greenpoison dot com

Mac and Windows versions are up there now

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

Right on the bottom of the post with the source links. Mac version is coming soon.

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

greenpois0n is more tested and stable compared to limera1n. Though if you limera1n worked for you, perfect. Mac version is coming soon, the button on the website is just a placeholder.

Tape masters inc.
Tape masters inc.
15 years ago

Whats the difference between limra1n and greenpois0n? Is either of the two lifetime?

Lee
Lee
15 years ago

How would I know if limera1n didn’t work for me? I have unlocked iPhone 4, ran it on it, my boyfriend’s locked iPhone 4 and my brothers locked iPhone 3GS yesterday. Worked on the first try, installed Cydia through it, then Installous, been downloading apps no issues at all. Would it be an immediate issue or when they say it’s buggy does it mean my phone might be unstable or something? Again no issues so far.

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

greenpois0n has been tested more and is known to be more stable. it is permanent as long as you don’t update or restore through iTunes after you jailbreak

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

Then it’s probably fine. it’s really the same exploit but greenpois0n has just gone through a bit more testing. I would leave it unless i start having issues

 Xaroc
15 years ago

Well to see i have already jailbroken with Limera1n obviously im going to stick with it until/if it fails me.
Its really nice to know i have a backup plan just incase. Good work guys ^_~.

roadcarver
roadcarver
15 years ago

Kindly clarify what permanent means? Will shift+restore cause the jb to be lost or is this what you mean by permanent? I remember before if we had to restore via the shift+restore, we still had to re-jb. Thx.

Wuju
Wuju
15 years ago

any good step-by-step tutorial on this one like we had for the previous jail breaking process. Should I update to the latest iOS 4.1 via iTunes before running greenPoison?

roadcarver
roadcarver
15 years ago

You need to update to 4.1 first. If you are concerned about unlocking, you need to preserve your 1.59 baseband. Do a google search on tinyumbrella and baseband preservation.

They did indicate a link via iclarified on how to use tiny umbrella to preserve your baseband when updating.

roadcarver
roadcarver
15 years ago

I just JB’d mine using greenpoison, and it was easy as pie.

lello91
lello91
15 years ago

I have an at&t locked iphone 4 that I was waiting for the jailbreak/unlock to come out and yesterday I decided to update from 4.0.2 to 4.1. The problem is that as soon as I did the update, and jailbreaked with limera1n, iTunes told me the “original sim card not detected” error. So now I’m stuck with an iPhone 4 that doesn’t load up. I remember that in the past, there was a way to hacktivate while jailbreaking. Would someone know if there’s a way to activate my phone without using at&t’s sim card?

Thanks in advance guys

Gfactorylive
Gfactorylive
15 years ago

has anyone tried to make a custom firmware fro iphone 4g with unlockable baseband?

techdaft
techdaft
15 years ago

Is there ne other way to get ur phone unlocked other than with the software? Can apple do a factory unlock for u?

Ira
Ira
15 years ago

Hi, I have an old boot Iphone 3GS running on 3.0 OS. Could you please redirect me to a site with step-by-step instructions on how I update to 4.1 & yet saving my old boot. Thanks so much!

Philipauer
Philipauer
15 years ago

buy an at&t sim card. dont activate, dont do anything with it, other then put it in ur phone for 2 seconds. u can prob buy it on ebay for a few bucks, or craigslist.

TminusG
TminusG
15 years ago

Just use limera1n fuck the chronic dev team

mav
mav
15 years ago

It will work but the real name is greenpois0n

Dan
Dan
15 years ago

How long before my new iPhone 4 (came with iOS4.1) can be unlocked? I’ve jailbroken it now…

Do unlocks usually come a week after the JB or something like that?

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

So if your baseband was already above 1.59 when you bought it, I’m assuming you’re up the creek for unlocking anyway correct?

Jarndt08
Jarndt08
15 years ago

If I jailbreak and then have to take my iPhone into Apple for any reason (reception issue, hardware issue, things always go wrong) can I restore via iTunes and erase all content in general settings and be in the clear as far as warranty purposes??

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

Yep

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

you will lose your unlock and your ability to unlock (possibly forever)

There are no set dates for anything, but like the quote said… possibly never…

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

Try saying the something when limera1n becomes a tether jb and then shatter’d will be your only choice for a untether jb…

Craig
Craig
15 years ago

How about a Mac version?
Geez….

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

Don’t see the point of Tiny Umbrella as I tried to restore using a .bak file that it created and I got jack results.

Guest
Guest
15 years ago

You need to have your hosts file changed so it redirects to Tiny Umbrella’s SHSH Server so your baseband wont upgrade.

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

I tried that for saurik’s server and I yielded the same results…..jackshit! These guys need to put their instructions in laymen terms as the average user isn’t a cyber-geek like themselves and their instructions sometimes are explained like eveyone knows how to read code and are all computer whizes

Ajcrigger1s
Ajcrigger1s
15 years ago

I have a factory unlocked 3gs currently on 4.1. If I jailbreak it with greenpois0n will I lose the unlock even though it is already updated?

Wuju
Wuju
15 years ago

Agree. It would be great if someone would do a step-by-step tutorial so everyone (non-techi) can follow. Earlier jail breaking methods have them which I enjoy reading and following from the site. Hope iphoneincanada will continue to do that. Thanks.

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

C’mon now……it’s usually us Windows guys who have to wait first lol! How does it feel?

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

Not in Canada

You can only buy it factory unlocked for full price from the Apple Store

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

Factory unlocks remain that way always. They are not suppose to lock regardless if you jailbreak it or not

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

Again with this question? Hasn’t anyone ever heard of “Google”? or “search” for that matter? Jailbreak & unlock ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS!!!!!!! Greenpois0n has nothing to do with altering your baseband but instead allows you to “customize” your phone. A firmware update from Apple on the other hand………….

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

Quick post a lmgtfy link!

TeenWolf
TeenWolf
15 years ago

Does greenpios0n affect My3G like limera1n did? Is it the tool or GeoHots exploit that beaks FaceTime over 3G? If My3G works with greenpios0n I’ll re-jailbreak.

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

Mac version is coming soon.

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

I was told that greenpois0n lets you hacktivate. This was before the release so i am not sure if it made it through so check all the settings

lello91
lello91
15 years ago

I tried it earlier and it worked with greenpois0n, it lets you hactivate it! Thanks for your help!

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

I would assume the app might also need to be updated to support 4.1? Have you tried 3G unrestrictor? I haven’t heard any issues coming up with that app, which i personally prefer

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

Your physical bootrom can’t be changed via software. Your baseband however, which is responsible for your ability to unlock via ultrasn0w is dependant on software. Wait for PwnageTool to preserve your baseband if this is your concern, the solution posted only works for iPhone 4.

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

iPhone 4*
You will be able to do this with PwnageTool, possibly being released on Sunday.

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

I updated the post to include this iClarified tutorial: http://goo.gl/4YFj
Hope this helps.

TeenWolf
TeenWolf
15 years ago

I would but I don’t feel like spending more money on an app that does the same thing.

It’s off topic but that’s the problem people have with most apps(app store mostly). If the app is garbage how do I get my money back.

I believe it was here or another site that had the cartoon about how we are so willing do dump $800 into a piece of hardware but question spending $0.99 on an app.

I know I can walk into the applestore and return my iPhone if it’s garbage or broken. But I’m stuck with a garbage app. And there so many apps that do the same thing but may not fit UI preferences and have no trial periods. It’s hard to just throw away $0.99 like that.

Just my rant.

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

I highly doubt these would let you unlock your phone. But thanks for the share.

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

I highly doubt these would let you unlock your phone. But thanks for the share.

Pedram Abarham
15 years ago

I totally understand though. Android has developed a return policy for all apps to avoid this problem. But then you have issues with piracy so I don’t think anyone has nailed the solution to this yet.

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