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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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  2. Do these ever work? First shot was with Pwnage tool. It turned my iPhone into a limited iPod touch. Second try was black ra1n and lost half my apps, internet tethering, phone, ipod even my settings app is gone. WTF if I get a call, I get the screen to answer but if you answer the phone picks up the call, freezes on the answer screen and keeps ringing and ringering untill you do a hard restart. I forgot what was I trying to gain?

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  8. Thanks Schlimm for your reply. Thats what I have been doing to get it out of recovery mode. But if for some reason I have to reboot my iphone when I am not near my laptop then there is no way I can get it to turn on right…

  9. I've got the same problem, and i've tried restoring my iphone and running blackra1n from a mac (originally tried it on Windows 7) but no joy. The phone is unlocked but each time the phone reboots i have to plug it into my laptop and run blackra1n just to get it our of recovery mode. It's not a problem yet but obviously should the phone restart whilst i'm out then that's an issue. Has anyone else come across this and if so have the fixed it without having to always plug it into a laptop and run blackra1n

  12. Yeah, this is amazing.. Sometimes my phone reboots.. and I got scared as hell last night because iTunes wanted to sync up, so I unplugged it quick 😛
    I've had no issues other than poor battery life my first day *looks at phone* And only 10% of my battery was used last night while I slept… So it does cause some issues with that. but you know what, Just keep a charger handy, I say!

    Thank you so much ^_^d This is amazing, and I realy appreciate you, taking the time to develop something to make everyone else happy, it's very kind. I will be sure to donate ^^

  13. Everyone, I've been through your comments, seriously.. you need to learn to read -_- Honestly.. I just downloaded Blackra1n, put it on my desktop, got a picture of a really cute guy, with iPhones all around.. And clicked “Make it Ra1n” I was waiting for something else, cause I am used to Redsn0w. Haha But now, I guess we don't need them 😛 I admit I am terrified that my phone will die, and I wont ever be able to use it again.. But, this seems like a pretty good program, I only use Cydia for “TWO” Things. Bluemoon Application, and Ring tones from the movie “One Missed Call” 😛 I'm not greedy.

  15. You both probably have the new bootrom. No fix for this yet, br is the only jailbreak that will work and as you can see it is a “tethered” option.

  16. Instructions are one thing and obviously fairly easy to do. But that doesn't negate the fact that for some people it's just not working. My “Make it rain” sits at the “Running….” prompt for over a half hour with no changes and I have no recourse to figure out what's going on.

  17. I got to the point, where is says wait for the iPod to reboot. And then i got a notification on my desktop saying that the hardware has malfunctioned and my computer cannot recognize it. My ipod won't leave the screen telling me to connect to iTunes when it already is.

  18. I HOPE THIS HELPS…

    I'm on Vista, and I followed step 4, the one that says to put the program into Windows XP mode. If you're on Vista, DON'T DO THIS. It put my phone into recovery mode and then quit. I came “this close” to just “Restoring” my phone and completely wiping it.
    Instead, I went back to the program in my download file and unselected the “XP Compatibility” box, and reran the program.
    At that point, It Ran Like A Dream!
    This is a wonderful program, but the directions above are just a bit misleading, and could totally screw you. Like I said, I hope this helps…

  20. You wanna thank Geohot donate I did $5 as soon as I unlocked my phone thank you thank you thank you you are a the best

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  23. does any1 no how i can get flash player on my iphone you help would be most welcome

    cheers mark

  24. Anyone getting an error when trying to install cydia saying Could not download. Error: Error Domain=NSURLErrorDomain Code=1005 Userinfo=0x19c790 “lost network connection”

    I managed to install snow and rock ok.
    I also get errors when trying to install certain apps in Rock like openssh for example.

  25. i jailbroke my iphon2 3g and installed blacksn0w. first it showed searching then its showing no service…. what to do…

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  33. i had restored my ipod by accedent. then i had decided since there is nothing on my ipod then i should jailbreak it. i attempted to jailbreak the ipod, and itunes is saying that it cannot read my ipod. i do not know how to stop it from not reading my ipod touch. if you kno any results please let me kno

  36. the jailbreak worked and I installed winterboard. I was asked to reboot the phone, however since the phone restarted, I am just seeing the apple icon and nothing else is happening. I tried using the reset button, making it rain again, nothing works 🙁 please, somebody help! kinda worried!

  37. With my iPod everytime i reboot the device it says i have to restore it!
    AHHH! Anyoneknow how i can fixx that??

  38. Worked Amazing!!!!!
    Quetsion…
    The FIRST image that is shown on this page, (which I believe is being able to send a text message without having to exit a program) Where Can I get that from?!
    Would really appreciate it 🙂
    Thank you!

  39. I clicked make it rain, it went to the itunes pic, then reoboted…I have been waiting at a black screen for 20 mins, and the windows blackrain program is just grey'ed out at done , wait for reboot…i guess i'll give it 10 more mins

  40. Holy Cow, easyiest Iphone Jailbreak Ever,
    THanks alot, works better than the ones i paid for in the shops

  41. Hi did you manage to find an answer to this your question? I have an iphone 3gs and have the excact same problem everytime I reboot it starts in recovery mode and have to restore it to get it to work!!

  42. ive installed blackrain and black snow many times now but i just cant seem to get any signal on my iphone 3gs can anybody help? ive tried every option i could find Thanks

  44. Hi.. umm when ever i click make it rain my ipod touch always goes into recovery mode and then i would click ok and then restore. Am i doing this right? Because it never seems to work please help me

  46. ohh my God thx alot homie this is deffenetly the fastest and the easiest way to jailbreak a iPhone, well done
    probs
    peace bro

  48. I'm having a major reboot problem. At first, the jailbreak worked fine for a few minutes, then it said it was finishing the installation for Cydia. It randomly shut off and restarted then. and ever since then I've been stuck at an Apple Logo with a loading circle eventually popping out under it, but it doesn't advance from here. Anyone have a similar problem? Please help. 🙁

  49. I’m also having the same problem. Mine isn’t even being recognized by iTunes. Anyway, mine is stuck on the Apple logo as well and eventually gets the little loading circle under it, but nothing happens after, no matter how many times I reset my iPhone. Anyone have a solution or similar problem? Please help us! 🙁

  50. My iPhone 3G doesn't detect WiFi
    OS version 3.1.2 (7D11)
    Model MB489T
    Modem Firmware 05.11.07
    Any suggestion how to get around this problem?

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