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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.

UPDATE: An updated version of this guide for blackra1n RC3 with blacksn0w can be found here.

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.

blackra1n - Jailbreak for iPhone 3.1.2 FirmwareImage 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 with blackra1n 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.

iPhone OS Firmware 3.1.2

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”:

blackra1n

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.

blackra1n

blackra1nImage 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.

UPDATE 6: Native MMS functionality in Messages app on iPhone 2G can now be enabled using the step by step guide posted here.

UPDATE 7: Fix Push Notifications on Hacktivated iPhone 2G/3G/3GS running iPhone firmware 3.1.2 can be found here.

UPDATE 8: blackra1n RC2 is Live. Click here for more details.

UPDATE 9: blackra1n RC3 with blacksn0w is now available. Follow the complete step-by-step guide here to jailbreak, and here to unlock iPhone 3.1.2 firmware with 05.11.07 baseband.

UPDATE 10: An alternate tool called sn0wbreeze has been released for jailbreaking iPhone and iPod touch. Follow the complete step-by-step guide posted here to jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 firmware using sn0wbreeze.

UPDATE 11: Redsn0w 0.9 for Windows and Mac is LIVE! Follow the complete step-by-step guide posted here to jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 firmware using Redsn0w 0.9.

UPDATE 12: iPhone 3.1.3 firmware has been released and can be downloaded from here. iPhone 2G and iPod touch 1G/2G(older models) can be jailbroken and unlocked(iPhone 2G only) on the latest iPhone 3.1.3 firmware. Follow the step by step guide posted here or here to jailbreak/unlock iPhone 2G, and here for iPod touch 1G/2G on 3.1.3 firmware.

UPDATE 13: Redsn0w 0.9.4 is LIVE! Download links and jailbreaking instructions can be found here.

UPDATE 14: Sn0wbreeze 3.1.3 -V1.3 is LIVE! Follow the guide posted here to jailbreak iPhone 2G, 3G and iPhone 3GS (older bootrom only) on iPhone 3.1.3 firmware. iPhone 3G and 3GS can then be unlocked using ultrasn0w or blacksn0w. iPhone 2G can be unlocked using the guide posted here.

UPDATE 15: PwnageTool 3.1.5 for Mac OS X is now LIVE! Follow our complete step by step guide posted here to jailbreak and unlock iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS and iPod touch 1G, 2G on iPhone OS 3.1.3.

UPDATE 16: Is GreenPois0n going to Jailbreak iPhone 3.2 and iPad Untethered? More info here.

UPDATE 17: Geohot has a working solution for iPhone 3.1.3 / 3.2 on the new baseband and bootrom. Here is a video of it in action.

UPDATE 18: Jailbreak iPad with Spirit is Real ! More info here.

UPDATE 19: Jailbreak iPad with Blackra1n is confirmed by Geohot! More info here.

UPDATE 20: Spirit Jailbreak tool has been Released. You can jailbreak all iDevices including iPhone 3G/3GS, iPod touch 2G/3G and iPad on OS 3.2. iPhone unlockers should stay away!

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Download blackra1n for Windows (UPDATE: blackra1n RC3 Now Available)

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Taimur Asad
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  4. this thing is great took me LESS THAN A MINUTE NOOOO JOKEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! turn off automatic sync on itunes when u click on ur iphone or touch in the side bar and then press apply and then close it and then press ctrl alt delete and go to processes tab and end the ituneshelp process and then open black rain and wait!!

  6. I have a brand new iphone 3gs which came with the 3.1.2 firmware alreagy installed.
    I have read multiple threads about the necessity of “restoring” the firmware to 3.1.2 and I have done that several times.
    I have also tried the methods for downgrading the firmware to 3.1.1 or 3.0.1 and none of these work. iTunes just tells me that the firmware version is not valid.
    I have tried all combinations of running the blackra1n app. I am in Vista 32 bit. I've tried with and without xpsp2 compatibility, with and without itunes open, with and wwithout administrator rights….
    No dice!
    Is there something about really new systems which come with the 3.1.2 firmware already installed? Does the blackra1n app neet some tweeking?
    HELP!!!
    all of this came about because I just wanted to get the ridiculously priced tomtom app for free! Now I have become obsessed with making this work!
    I know it can't be that hard!
    Help my stupid white ass make it happen!
    Taboo….

  7. my iphone 3g 3.1.2 is stuck on itunes usb screen pleaz help pleaz any one help help me its.. oh my god. help

  8. Worked fine for me, get rid of the automatically sync when connected so it does not interfere with Blackra1n and that will do it ! Great job guys !

  9. dont stress it hapens sometimes when your iphone is too full (used all space). just go on itunes and click restore. no problem. and if that doesnt work you should try another version like 2.1(press shift and restore)

  10. I had problems with Vista at first but after reading thru comment from others in here I got it done, here's a recap ( for Vista users only ) :-
    – copy 'blackra1n' to C:/
    – press 'ctrl+alt+del' and run 'task manager
    – end the process 'ituneshelper' as this prevents iTunes from lauching whne the phone goes into 'recovery mode'
    – do not run on compatablity mode ( just run it as downloaded )
    – run 'blackra1n'
    – click 'make it ra1n'
    – your iphone should be jailbroken in a matter of minutes

    It worked for me so hopefully you guys will have the same success
    –

  12. Hey everyone… NOTE THIS!
    Blackra1n does not set up all applications into accessible file folders like redsn0w, and other JB methods. You can confirm this by using iPhoneBrowser (by Google) and it will not recognize the phone as jailbroken,says (no afc2 service found). Not sure what the impact is, but for me, it is significant, because I can't access my applications! Any ideas?

  13. right click on blackrain and check the compatibility mode, click the drop down menu and select win xp

  14. Works 100 %. I had iphone 3gs 3.1 out of the box, i upgraded to 3.1.2 using itunes. Shut down itunes and ran blackra1n on windows seven 32-bit without compatibility running, it entered reboot mode and installed and rebooted, itunes asked for a restore i just ended itunes task and waited for the iphone to reboot. It took exactly 2 minutes for the whole process and then i installed Cydia.

    Anyone know how can i get installous on this iphone?`

  16. Mine is just stuck on the recovery screen…I hope something doesn't go wrong…

    To add installous, add the source cydia.hackulo.us to cydia
    It'll show up under updates

  17. guys just make sure to end all itunes processes under the task manager, it only worked out for me when i ended the itunehelper process, cheers

  18. Easy jail break guys…Make sure you “restore and update” NOT just click the “update”. I did it before my coffee was done brewing 🙂

  19. mines just stuck on the USB screen but i have like 6 gb space left and can't go on itunes because i don't have the right simcard. help help help quick

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  22. hy
    i have a 3Gs and a 3G.On the 3GS everything look good,and it's really good..but on the 3G….:S:S..i dont know whats the problem..but on he 3g,isnt working…why??a blakrain running the itunes locate automatically in restoremode,but the iphone is rebooting,but at the cabel and the itunes title,stopped..why??

  23. i have a ipod touch 2 gen running on vista and i see his face then it shows that it is loading then says wait to reboot and nothing happen the i will load blackrain again then it doesnt do anything

  25. you are a super super genius!!! works like a charm!!
    connected my phone after running blackra1n, it then asks you to connect phone! and thats it then! took me less than 40secs!!! kill ituneshelper.exe from your task manager before u run blackra1n! Gook luck guys!!! Deffo donate!

  26. Ok, I downloaded Black Ra1n and installed it and everything, but when it says “wait for reboot” my ipod doesn't reboot. It stays like that. What do i do?

  30. Ive tried this about 9 times and finally got it to work 🙂

    X: If on vista dont worry about XP compatability mode.
    X: Makes sure you copy the file from its location and paste it into the C drive.
    X: Right click blackra1n and run as administrator (thats what did it for me)

  31. could use some help ! it says running and it is going alot longer than 40 secs
    (whats the trick?

  32. well after following all the instructions and tried it several times ITS NOT WORKING ….i unchecked compatibility mode n after clicking make it ra1n it says running and nothing happens. Ituneshelper is terminated and just done a restore-update. P.S. Running 3g 8gb

  33. I installed backra1n and now my wifi doesn't work how can i re activate it
    it is just faded out and says no wi-fi

  34. My iPhone is doing the same thing. I'm using Windows Vista. I copy blackra1n to C:, I make sure that the iTunesHelper process is not running and then run the program. It places the phone in recovery mode and then the blackra1n program says “Running” but the phone stays on the screen with the iTunes and USB. I still have over 6 GB of space left on the phone. I just simply hold down the power and home button so that the phone resets, so I'm good there, just can't jailbreak. HELP!!

  35. You have to run blackr1n first and then plug in phone for it to work) and turn off itunes help in task and restore iphone to factory and install back up before running blackra1n.best jailbreak yet works awsome and remeber to reboot phone after you unplug to update carrier single strenth before installing icy……….from blackra1n app.hope this helps good luck

  37. Amazing!!!!! Took less than 30 secs. to do this! thank you! thank you! thank you! thank you! thank you!

  38. OMG Thank you sooo much for this comment!!! I was about to pull my hair out until I saw this!! Soon as I turned off ituneshelper it worked like a dream!! Thank you and Thanks to GEO for this fantastic program!!!

  39. Dear God!! I works. Installed on my iphone 3gs 3.12 in about 30 secs as suggested.

    Just followed the instructions as above and made sure itunes and itunes helped were shut down.

  40. it worked for me the first time without doing anything like ending ituneshelper and etc. My problem was that winterboard was not working and i think it has something to do with the fact that i installed cydia icy and rock….i then restored my phone to try to re jailbreak it and have not been sucessful,,,i have used all the tips and tricks i have read all over the internet regarding this jailbreak, does anyone have any suggestions? do you think its because it can only be jailbroken once?

  41. hello i am confused need help. i have an iphone edge on 3.0.1(7A400) and need help to work this out. I am a vista user and my iphone carrier is t-mobile how to i unlock it for 3.1 or 3.1.2. please help me!!!!!!!! call me at 609-369-2459(cell)

  42. after i run blackra1n it goes into recovery mode but then can't install the drivers and can't find them so i have to do a restore to get my computer to find my iphone how can i solve this so it doesn't delete the drivers or can find the inf file??

  44. I have a Iphone 3G on 3.1.2 firmware and work for me.
    -First you have to restore you iphone in iTunes
    -Download blackra1n
    -Run blackra1n as a administrator
    and have fun

  45. It enters the running mode and just freezes until i have to end it:( What should i do? I ended itunes.helper in the manager and so on but it is still the same.

    Please help:(

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  47. I noticed a new jailbreak app (in Cydia and Rock) called afc2add that’s supposed to fix your problem. It’s in the standard ModMyi.com (apt.modmyi.com) source. I personally haven’t tried it though.

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  49. i'm getting the same issue, everything goes fine, then it says “done, wait for reboot” and the screen stays black but obviously turned on, and blackra1n never appears on the iphone

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