• Unlock iOS 4.3.1 On iPhone 4 and 3GS With Ultrasn0w Fixer


    Ultrasn0w fixer for iOS 4.3.1 unlock on iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS on older basebands. The fix is developed by msft_guy and iH8sn0w.

    Ultrasn0w was previously unable to unlock iPhone 4 and 3GS devices after untethered iOS 4.3.1 jailbreak. But now you can use Ultrasn0w 4.3.1 fixer to unlock your device. DO NOT take it as a new unlock tool, it can ONLY UNLOCK basebands 01.59.00 / 04.26.08 / 05.11.07 / 05.12.01 / 05.13.04 / 06.15.00.

    How to Guide To Use Ultrasn0w fixer for iOS 4.3.1 to Unlock iPhone 4 and 3GS:

    Step 0: You need to have a jailbroken iOS device in order for iOS 4.3.1 unlock to work. You can jailbreak your device using Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC9, PwnageTool 4.3 or Sn0wbreeze 2.5.

    Step 1: Launch Cydia in your jailbroken iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS

    Step 2:  Navigate to “Manage” and then “Sources”

    Step 3: “Add” the repo: “http://cydia.pushfix.info”

    Step 4: Now press “Done”.

    Step 5: Now select  ”Pushfix.info” to Install it.

    Step 6: Once its done with installation. Go to Pushfix.info. Scroll down to find “Ultrasn0w fixer for 4.3.1”. Select and to install the package. After that it will restart your device.

    Your device is now unlocked on iOS 4.3.1 on basebands 01.59.00 / 04.26.08 / 05.11.07 / 05.12.01 / 05.13.04 / 06.15.00. DO NOT use it other than the mentioned basebands.

  • iOS 4.3.1 Untethered Jailbreak Using PwnageTool 4.3 for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad


    As you know that iPhone dev-team has released PwnageTool 4.3 to bring untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.1. PwnageTool 4.3 untethered jailbreak is based on i0n1c’s untethered exploit. For Redsn0w 0.9.6rc9 users please check this tutorial.

    Note: For who is relying on unlock. Ultrasn0w 1.2 is broken on iOS 4.3.1. Wait for the Dev-Team to push new version of Ultrasn0w to unlock your iPhone (This is not new unlock, dev-team trying now to make ultrasn0w work on iOS 4.3.1 to unlock the already unlockable basebands ( 01.59.00 / 04.26.08 / 05.11.07 / 05.12.01 / 05.13.04 / 06.15.00))

    Importatnt: Before you start please learn how to prepare for the jailbreak and how to backup apps here

    Step 1: Download PwnageTool 4.3 for Mac.
    Step 2: Download iOS 4.3.1. Move PwnageTool and iOS 4.3.1 to desktop
    Step 3: Start PwnageTool in “Expert mode” and then select your device:

    Step 4: Browse for iOS 4.3.1 firmware for your device as shown in the screenshot below:

    Step 5: Now select “Build” to start creating custom 4.3.1 firmware file:

    Step 6: PwnageTool will now create the custom .ipsw file for your iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad or iPod touch 4G, 3G which will be jailbroken.

     

    Step 7: Now follow the following steps to enter DFU mode using PwnageTool:

    • Hold Power and Home buttons for 10 seconds
    • Now release the Power button but continue holding the Home button for 10 more seconds
    • You device should now be in DFU mode

    Step 8: Start iTunes, click on your iOS device icon from the sidebar in iTunes. Now press and hold left “alt” (option) button on Mac, or Left “Shift” button if you are on Windows on the keyboard and then click on “Restore” (Not “Update” or “Check for Update”) button in the iTunes and then release this button.

    This will make iTunes prompt you to select the location for your custom firmware 4.3.1 file. Select the required custom .ipsw file that you created above, and click on “Open”.

    Step 9: iTunes will now restore the firmware on your iPhone. This can also take up to 10 minutes. Once done you will be rebooted into jailbroken iOS 4.3.1!

    Supported devices:

    • iPhone 4, 3GS
    • iPod Touch 4G, 3G
    • iPad 1 (Unfortunately iPad 2 still not supported)
    • Apple TV 2G.

    iOS 4.3.1 firmware DIRECT links below:

  • iOS 4.3.1 Untethered Jailbreak Using Redsn0w 0.9.6rc9 for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad


    Few minutes ago Dev-Team has released iOS 4.3.1 untethered jailbreak for both Redsn0w 0.9.6rc9 and PwnageTool 4.3, the jailbreak support all iOS devices except iPad 2.

    Update:

    Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC12 for untethered iOS 4.3.1 Jailbreak update is now available

    NOTE: Users who rely on ultrasn0w unlock MUST stay away from Redsn0w.

    Important: Before you start please learn how to prepare for the jailbreak and how to backup apps here

    Step 1: Download iOS 4.3.1 for your device (download links in the bottom of the post)
    Step 2: Update/Restore to iOS 4.3.1 firmware using the IPSW file via iTunes 10.2.1.
    Step 3: Start Redsn0w and point it to the official iOS 4.3.1 firmware file.

    Step 4: Now simply select “Install Cydia” and click “Next”.
    Step 5: Now make sure your device is both OFF and PLUGGED IN to the computer before you click “Next”.

    At this stage you will be presented with a screen where you will be guided on how to enter DFU mode. Quickly hold “Power” button and then while holding the “Power” button, you will now have to hold “Home” button too. Now after few seconds release “Power” button but keep holding “Home” button until installation begins.

    Step 6: Wait shortly. Once done, your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch will restart automatically and you will find it fully jailbroken (untethered) on the latest iOS 4.3.1 firmware.

    Download Links:

    • Download Redsn0w 0.9.6rc12 for Windows [New Update]
    • Download Redsn0w 0.9.6rc12 for Mac [New Update]

    iOS 4.3.1 firmware DIRECT links below:

  • Prepare Your iDevice For Untethered 4.3.1 Jailbreak [UPDATED]


    As we are waiting for iPhone Dev Team to release Redsn0w 0.9.8 and PwnageTool 4.3 for untethered iOS 4.3.1 jailbreak. Here is how to prepare for it to avoid a lot of problems:

    Untethered iOS 4.3.1 Jailbreak Details:

    • iOS 4.3.1 Jailbreak was already possible but that was TETHERED using Sn0wbreeze 2.4 and PwngeTool.
    • Stefan Esser (@i0n1c) has come up with an UNTETHERED 4.3.1 JB solution. He is the real developer of this exploit. Esser has given his solution to the iPhone Dev Team.
    • iPhone Dev Team has used Esser’s exploit in their tools which are PwnageTool 4.3 and Redsn0w 0.9.8.

    Stock Downloads of iOS 4.3.1 Firmware:

    You must have stock iOS 4.3.1 firmware files downloaded to your system. You can get them from the DIRECT links below:

    Device Compatibility:

    The upcoming untethered iOS 4.3.1 jailbreak by iPhone Dev Team will be compatible with all those device which can run iOS 4.3.1 firmware except for iPad 2. Following are the compatible devices.

    • iPhone 4
    • iPhone 3GS
    • iPod Touch 3G
    • iPod Touch 4G
    • iPad 1
    • Apple TV 2G

    Ultrsn0w Unlock iOS 4.3.1:

    Untethered iOS 4.3.1 Jailbreak by iPhone Dev Team will be followed by Ultrasn0w Unlock 4.3.1. Its a new version of Ultrasn0w. It WILL NOT unlock higher basebands but will continue to unlock the older ones.

    Backup all your Jailbreak Apps before you jailbreak

    Make sure you backup all your apps before you jailbreak your device. Its Highly recommended. You can do it manually or you can use utilities like AptBackup:

    • AptBackup is a free app under the repository of BigBoss. You can download it from the Cydia Store.
    • It provides a very easy process to backup and restore all the jailbreak apps. All you need is to launch the application and it will start doing the backup process for you.
    • For the restore process, you have to download the AptBackup again from Cydia. Press the restore button and an automated system will do the who thing for you.
    • The AptBackup application makes a text file with the jailbreak apps you have installed when you try it for the backup. This text file is saved by the iTunes. When you restore you iDevice, AptBackup will use this file to know what to download.

    A HOW TO GUIDE To do an untethered iOS 4.3.1 jailbreak will be available as soon as they release it.

    Update: