These are step by step instructions on how to use QuickPwn 2.1 for Microsoft Windows to unlock & jailbreak your first generation iPhone 2.1 2G/EDGE.
REQUIRED:
- iTunes 8 installed (make sure to reboot). - Download iTunes
Note: If you have already upgraded your iPhone to firmware 2.1 skip step 2.
Step One
Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage.
Download the following files and place them in this Pwnage folder you just created on your desktop:
- QuickPwn 2.1
- iPhone 2.1 ipsw Download
- bl39.bin 3.9 BootLoader Download
- bl46.bin 4.6 BootLoader Download
Unzip the QuickPwn21-1.zip file inside the Pwnage folder.
Step Two
Launch iTunes and connect your iPhone to the computer via USB cable.
Select your iPhone from the list of devices on the left side navigation bar. Now hold down shift while clicking the Restore button.
Navigate to the Pwnage folder you created on your desktop and select the 2.1 firmware ipsw file. Double click the ipsw file or select it and click the Open button to proceed.
Step Three
Once iTunes has finished upgrading your iPhone to the 2.1 firmware you may launch QuickPwn 2.1 from the Pwnage folder you created on your desktop.
Step Four
Make sure you iPhone is still connected to the computer via USB cable then click the blue arrow to proceed.
Step Five
Click the Browse button to locate your iPhone firmware.
Step Six
Select the 2.1 firmware ipsw file from the Pwnage folder you created on your desktop then double click the ipsw file or select it then click the Open button.
Step Seven
QuickPwn will check to verify that the ipsw file is valid. After completetion of the verification, click the blue arrow button to proceed.
Step Eight
You can now select whether to Add Cydia, Add Installer, or Replace Boot Logos. Select the ones you would like to perform then click the clue arrow button. Installing Cydia and Installer is highly recommended to enjoy the full jailbreak experience.
Step Nine
You will now be prompted to select your bootloader files. Click on the Browse button and select the 3.9 bootloader from the Pwnage folder you created on your desktop. Repeat this for the 4.6 bootloader file. Then click the blue arrow button to proceed.
Step Ten
QuickPwn will now ask you to confirm your iPhone is still connected via USB cable before it continues. Click the blue arrow button to proceed.
Step Eleven
QuickPwn will now automatically put your iPhone into recovery mode. Once its in recovery mode you will be prompted to: Hold the Home button for 5 seconds, Hold the Home and Power buttons for 10 seconds, then release the Power button and continuing holding the Home button until your iPhone is in DFU mode.
Note: Pay attention and do exactly as it says
Step Twelve
Once QuickPwn detects your iPhone in DFU mode it will begin the jailbreaking process.
Step Thirteen
Once jailbreaking is complete QuickPwn will inform you that it haz Pwned! Your iPhone will then reboot and run BootNeuter. Let BootNeuter do it’s thing, do not interupt it. This process will take about 5 minutes. Remember patience is a virtue. Your iPhone will reboot when it has completed.
updated an jailbroke unlocked.. success but
lost my phona app when i press phone to make a call it goes off back to springboard..
any ideas
I have the same problem, help us please…
Did you install some apps from Installer?
I had this problem too after I installed Kate from Installer.
I removed the app, then it works just fine after that.
It seems to work! Thanks WK!!!!!!
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hey there i cannot make calls after i uninstalled the kate…whats the reason behind that??
if anyone is having problems with jailbreaking(ie)- once you try and jailbreak and the screen with the pineapple it reloads w/black background and white apple. well what you need to do is restore the iphone(do not sync anything when it ask,(previouse date download) once restored jailbreak as usual, then load bosspref on the phone and make sure nothing is hidden then reconnect the phone to itunes and you should be jailbroken and fine.
Is this valid for iPhone 3G too? Can I unlock my iPhone 3G with this?
no
does it unlock activate and jailbreak for 2g 2.1 iphon
hi,
the procedure on this site is brilliantly easy along with the files being there required to unlock the latest 2.1 firmware, it took me 15 mins precisely to unlock my iphone 2g from 1.1.2 to 2.1… this is a site everyone must know who so ever owns an iphone…… thanks a ton.
My compliments on a very good procedure breakdown. Entire process, from start to finish, was just over 20 minutes, including the restoration of contact details, songs etc, from previous backup of the iPhone via iTunes.
Not even WinPwn can unlock iPhone 3G? Does this mean there aren’t any other ways to unlock iPhone 3G then something like TurboSim?
turbosim works on the 3G, soon a software unlock will work, but until the hackers do their thing you got TurboSim….keep in mind that the 3G on t-mobile will not with the iPhone (just in case you are in the US)
So, will this jailbrake the 3G model ?
This guide isn’t for 3G but the program will do it and the steps are pretty much identical except for no unlocking and use 3G files.
I should have the 3G jailbreak guide posted tomorrow.
Thanks pal!
it’s so easy and smoth,it’s like to be done,but after unlocking my iphone 2g 2.1,it keep saying that DIFFERENT SIM CARD DETECTED,PLEASE CONECT TO ITUNES, so it’s wirthless till now,pls help
hey ygawad . hi i have the same issue with my 2G ihpone. Would u tell me what did u do after the message : “New SIM card detected. Connect to I-tunes”
try doing the entire process again and then hitting set up as new phone, if you have winpwned a phone, it works differently on the phone then quickpwn, so try setting up as new phone instead of uploading backup, its a little more effort to put all your music and stuff back on but beats the hell out of having no phone doesn’t it?
i went through everythin perfectly but still getting the “different sim card detected” message
i’ve run quickpwn for 2.1 twice now and followed the steps.
it does the whole loading of the new firmware and even displays the Pwnapple but, when its finished and running, Cydia and Installer are MIA…
thoughts?
Did you scroll to the right?
Iphone 2G. downgraded to 2.0.2 unlocked and upgraded to 2.1… didn’t work
restored with 2.1 FW and used quickpwn 2.1… the phone is jailbroken but NOT unlocked.
Has anyone successfully unlocked their phone? I still get the different sim card inserted msg.
HELP? THANKS in advance!
Ok listen it took me sometime but I did it.Sign onto itunes 8 when the screen comes up and finds your iphone hit the Shift key and hold it than hit restore LET the RESTORE do its thing then when its completed open the PWNAGE folder on the desktop only after the restore then follow the directions too the END after everything is completed open the Cydia icon on your Iphone and let it sync with your phone restart the iphone and you should be able to use ANY sim Now/..Good luck..It worked for me after a number of times but I know can use ANY sim card..Take care.
I tried this and it did not work either, do you know of any other way to unlock the iphone with this firmware
^^thank you! worked perfect. ^^
I had the same problem but got it working. All you need to use is, prior to starting the entire pwnage process, make sure you do the following:
1. Remove the ATT sim from the iPhone and insert the sim from your other carrier into the phone.
2. Set your iPhone into DFU (recovery) mode. To do this, have the phone connected to PC and turned on. Hold home button for 5 seconds (don’t release it yet). Then hold both power+home buttons for 10 seconds. Then release the power button and hold the home button for 30s.
If this doesn’t work, follow these instructions to set phone into DFU mode: http://sleepers.net/blank/dfu-mode/
3. Once your iPhone has been set to recovery/DFU mode, itunes will tell you that phone is in recovery mode and will ask whether you want to restore your phone.
It is at this moment where you’ll continue with the rest of the pwnage process (restore from within itunes, running Quickpwn, etc.).
This should do the trick…Hope it helps.
Thanks for this insight! I tried unsuccessfully to unlock mine at 2.1 with quickpwn and NEVER was able to get past “Different SIM Please connect to Itunes”
I tried your steps and it worked perfectly.
Thanks a ton!
Hi. I used it but when i try to use the phone app it goes back to the springboard
Any thoughts y
Thanks
gracias desde españa funciona perfecto no puedo creerlo sois los 1 los mejores!!!!!!!!!!
I had my 1phone 2g with 2.0.2 and cyndia worked like champ no problems at all now i upgrade to 2.1 and installer and cyndia are not working cyndia it gives me errors when is loading and is not sources at all it says that i have to add them when i try to add IClarified url it says host not found but i can web browse just find and installer is doing the same any suggestions by the way i reload the phone same results….
this method can change the IMEI?
how?
I’m getting Application Error when I double click on QuickPwn.exe. am using win xp pro can anyone help???
me too any help?
u need microsoft runtime 2 i belive or the newest one on ur computer
Iphone 2G 1.1.4… this will unlock mi SIM or not???
yeah me too. i get the same application error for quickpwn.exe. please help
Problem:
@ step 13 after my iPhone (2G) restarts nothing happens. It only shows the “Connect to iTunes” logo
ABSOLUTELY no restore from than on. Nothing works. Itunes 8 - restore to 2.1
iTunes 7.7 - restore to 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2
iTunes 7.5 - restore to 1.1.4
everytime I try to restore after my phone restarts during the restore process I get error 160?
nothing helps ! I think its totally bricked !
Best guide out there! thank you soooooooo much!
works like a charm!
just remember to be very patient that’s my advice
will this software unlock the sim card on the iphone ??? in order to use it with t-mobile and is it just for the 1st generation iphone
it will unlock and jailbrake your device if you’re having a first generation iPhone - so you can use your T-Mobile-card with it.
If you’re having an iPhone 3g the program will only jailbrake it and you cannot make telephone calls!
I’m getting Application Error when I double click on QuickPwn.exe. am using win xp pro can anyone help???
hi i had a jailbroken 2.0 iphone had my apps in categories and after upgrading to 2.1 and jailbreaking i can’t get to them! any ideas?! help please
Amazingly easy! With QuickPwn for Windows, it’s the first time I upgraded, jailbraked and unlocked my iPhone successfully at the first try (from 2.0.1 to 2.1) - and this inbetween of 10 minutes! Awesome work :-)
life saver…evrything worked perfectly
shift and restore does not work
I’m getting Application Error when I double click on QuickPwn.exe. am using win xp pro can anyone???
download .net framework 2
how do I download .net framework2?
Need to go to Microsoft.com and download them
Delete and re ad your quick pwn
worked perfect.
well done.
easy as pie.
As I mentioned here >
http://www.iphone-hacks.com/2008/09/25/how-to-jailbreak-iphone-3g-21-with-quickpwn-21-for-windows/#comment-5066
iTunes 8.0 is NOT required!
See postings for details.
i need help guys, im unlocking right now, im in the last step of the process but its been like 30 min and nothing!!! Quickpwn looks like workin but i dont know, what should i do? thanks
did it ever work?
did anyone ever respond?
Sunday a.m. and I’m stuck for 20 minutes in the “preparing device mode”. The prompt said in DUY mode or whatever for a split second and I followed the directions but not getting to next step. phone appears to be off.
help!
Awsome! Everything went smoothly and is working for me.
it appears I have a $350 BRICK in my hands.
Just wanted to say Thank you. It took some paitents but I finally Figured it out and I now have a Open Iphone thanks to the excellent team out there where ever you may be.. Truely Greatful….
this was the easiest unlocking I have ever done thanks team
This is the easiest jailbrake!
I just did both my iPhone 3G & my wife iPhone 1st Gen.
Great job!!! -
WORKED as explained and loving it….
Wow works pro <3 it!
Hi guys, I have iphone 2G 1.1.4 upgraded to 2.1 tried to use the steps to jailbreak it and unlock it but I am stuck at “wait for your iphone to connect in recovery mode”. I have been lookcing for solution for the last week on the internet…but with no luck!
Please any one can help?
Thanks
It works but I’m getting very poor signal coverage and the camera shows an error of disk memory full? This will happen everytime a few hours after the iphone is being jailbroken. Anyone can hlep me on this?
And thx for this guide. Very impressive. =)
hey guys…i cannot make calls why????
i dont think its unlocked…only jailbroken…what to do next to make calls??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????/
At step eleven “QuickPwn will now automatically put your iPhone into recovery mode. Once its in recovery mode you will be prompted to: Hold the Home button for 5 seconds, Hold the Home and Power buttons for 10 seconds, then release the Power button and continuing holding the Home button until your iPhone is in DFU mode.” well, it sais preparing your device and i follow the directions and i put the phone in DFU mode and nothing happnes. Plz Help
after you hold the power and home button to shutdown the phone, just release the power button only and leave the home button pressed without releasing it. It will then put you in DFU mode. instructions is very straight forward, It took me a couple of tries to get it.
well i get the “Wait for your iphone to connect in recovery mode” and nothing then
Can someone tell me where i can get the nes roms for my iphone 2.1 unlocked and jailbroken. please email me thanks
eesandoval1@yahoo.com
to find the net frame work 2.0
just go to microsoft and search for it its a simple install
I’m really confused, HELP!!!
I successfully finish the whole Quickpwn thing, but once I insert my T-mobile SIM card, my iPhone showed that it detected the different SIM card and need to be contected to iTunes. After connecting to iTunes, it showed that “iTunes does not supprt this SIM card” kind of thing.
Somebody, please help!!!I’ve already tried two days, all the same results…..
Thanks
try to do what tino2u said….i havent tried it so i cant really say anything bout it but he said as soon as you restore and you get that itunes does not support this SIM card….run the quickpwn.2.1 and choose to unlock i believe but again i havent tried this yet and hope someone can post a better tut on how to unlock for use of tmobile sims
this did not work. I have been at this for 7 hours, tired some one please help. I tried what tino2u said twice did not work, tried with different simcard while runnning quickpwn 2.1 did not work. Need to be able to unlock to give to friend for bday. someone help!!!!!!
You need to restore your iPhone to factory first before you use QuickPwn.
Insert the sim from the provider you WISH to use first.
Clear down the folder where your iTunes restore files are Should be “C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates” (where %username% is your PC’s profile name)
Open iTunes with the iPhone connected and hold down the ‘home’ button. iTunes should recognise an iPone is connecting in ‘restore mode’. iTunes will now download and install the latest 2.1 firmware. Let it complete this but when it is finished do nothing more than close iTunes. DO NOT ACTIVATE THE PHONE just close iTunes.
Now run QuickPwn select the newly downloaded firmware that iTunes just installed from the folder above, click on and tick all the required boxes, choose the boot file paths and click on, go through all the steps and once the phone reboots you will be active with no prompt to activate! :) Happy Dayzz :)
The crutial part is the iPhone firmware must never have been activated via iTunes in the first place otherwise it will always fail when you change SIM cards.
Hope this helps ricardo.
Ramps
now this is confirmed it worked on two iphones so far for me and it worked on the first try also
Can I restore from backup after it has been unlocked? Or will that cause the phone to lockup again?
This really does work!! After I read and followed Ramps’ suggestion, it totally worked!! I cannot tell you thank you enough… after countless hours trying to get it to work it finally unlocked.
The absolute key here is to shut down itunes prior to using the pwn tool after loading 2.1 firmware WITHOUT activation. Thank you!
Hi Ramps, The folder does not exist. I am using Windows Vista. Please help.
Hi Ramp, it really work! Thank you very very much. I will post at the end of the forum for those who skip the middle part of the forum. Great stuff ramp!!!
It works great, but now I can’t sync it with iTunes.
Do you know how to resolve this problem.
Does anyone know how unlock sim?
I hv unlocked my iphone, but it doesnt see sim and doesnt let me make call. Please, let me know how to ublock sim.
Hey, I found the solution for my previous problem.
First, you need to go AT&T to ask a NEW card without Activating in iTune. then do te whole thing with Quickpwn, after whole thing finished, use Cydia to sync your iPhone. when it finished, you can put you T-mobile SIM card in, it should workjust fine…..
I did all the steps the site said to do, and it said that my Iphone successfully jailbreaked and all that other stuff; when I go to put my T-Mobile sim card in, it says “different sim detected.”
I tried doing the program like 2-3 times and nothing happens. The Cydia and Installer programs installed just fine. I tried doing it once without the extras and once with.
Can someone please help?
See my comment above to Ricardo 2008-10-06 19:20:35
This will fix your problem for sure :)