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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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  1. If my iPhone is already jailbroken when I had the 3.0 firmware, is there a reason why I would need to jailbreak it and upgrade to 3.1.2 ?

  2. 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.

    I think it mean ypur ipod is tethered just (make it rain) again every boot..

  3. when I shut down my iPhone and turn it on Again its always saying to connect it with “itunes” why is this? happening please help!!!!!!

  4. please HELP

    I was jailbraking my iphone an then my laptop broke down . Since the my ipod touch isn't working!

    And every time i try to connect my ipod touch with itunes it doesn't show my ipod anymor

  6. IN YOUR WIFI SET UP JUST GO TO HTTP PROXY SELECT MANUAL AND TYPE
    THE DNS VALUES IN THE SERVER SPACE AND THE PORT IS 80 .TRY IT

  7. man my iphone just did the same thing it just sits at the apple sign this shit sucks did you find a way to fix it??

  8. What does it mean when after you click make it rain then it tells you, “For tethering, run again to boot.”?

  9. power off ipod then turn on by holding sleep button and home button then once you see the apple sign stop holding the sleep button and just hold the home button then the ipod will go into recovery mode but make sure the ipod is plugged into the computer the whole time then itunes will pop up and ask if you would like to restore. That should do it email me if an probs.

  11. Yea i have the same problem, every time i turn it off it says connect to itunes and the i need to recover my iphone :S
    Someone plz help

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  15. Problem solve with “Apple Sign”:

    1. Hook it to the computer while holding down the “shut off & home button at the same time” (recovery mode).
    2. downloaded blackra1n
    3. hook the iphone to the computer and ran “blackra1n” (click on make it ra1n”
    4. open “blackra1n” on your iphone (make sure you do have Wifi connection on your Iphone).
    5. Select and then install “SNOW”

    Working fine now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    If there is still problem then just doing the recovery mode and if while you doing it and the error come up “JUST TURN RESTART” your computer.

  16. hey i successfullly installed blackra1n and cydia and i installed winterboard to change my themes, i used the program iphonebrowser to place the themes onto them and it say my iphone is not jailbroken when blackra1n said it was ..?? any help anyone .. is my iphone realli jailbroken or what?

  17. Plug it back into your computer, click itunes while holding down the (off & home button = recovery mode).

    I ran blackra1n, ran the application on my iphone but said internet connection had problem. Still working on the next pharse. Please help!!!!!!!!!!

  18. i did it twice and it worked the second time but how r u downloading cydia if u deleted blackra1n

  19. Anyone resolve this problem? Same here. This sux balls. I tunes doesn’t recognize the device while its in this state so stuck like shit.

  20. how long am i meant to wait through the 'entering recovery' phase? because i've waited about 5 minutes now…

  21. You need to unlock the phone with “blackra1n”. Install Sn0w from opening “blackra1n” on your iPhone (make sure there is WIFI connection on your phone in order to install Sn0w. It should be easy process (2-5 minutes).

  22. I got the same problem yesterday but I fixed it today with the help from ppl at Apple store. Hook your phone into your computer then holding down the shut off & home button at the same time. By doing this your iphone will run in a “recovery mode”. Unlock your phone again by using “blackra1n”. Installing “Sn0w” from blackra1n application, and make sure your Iphone does have WIFI connection. Problem SOLVE!!!!!!!!

  24. I did everything fine but if I turn my iphone off (I have a brand new iphone 3gs 16gb) the phone goes to restore mode…
    Please help me!!

  25. after I installed blackra1n and turn off then turn on again my iphone 3gs 16gb goes to restore mode.
    what's going on?

  26. Hi
    I jailbroke my iPhone, but i have problem when restart the phone, it ask me to connect to iTunes and then full reinstall again? any reason why this is happening

  27. i also waited for a long time and nothing happend. blackra1n says entering recovery, the iphone says connect to i tunes recovery mode. itunes says i have to restore the phone… any ideas?

  28. just plug in your iPod back in the computer and run blackra1n again then simply unplug it and just wait for the reboot and it is done

  29. I just ran blackrain, everything went fine. I'm now trying to upload some apps to my iphone that I downloaded by using Itunes. They wont load to my ipod touch at all, Itunes gives an Unkown error. My thinking is that maybe the jailbreak isnt working. Is there something I'm missing? I ran blackrain, it went through the whole process, ipod restarted, I've got blackrain as an app now. Is that it? Also, what is Cydia for? If you have any ideas, please throw me an email, bigal@rockmylogo.com

  30. When you restarted your iPhone and it had the cable & itunes signs (pictures)?
    Problem = your phone is currently unlock
    Solution = execute “blackra1n” again (hooking up your iPhone to your computer and run the program again).

    If problem still persist then you need to restore your phone from itunes “again”. Youtube has couple videos showing in details on how to unlock iPhone.

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  32. lets put it this way, its harder to send a txt than jailbreaking ur iphone,,, easiest thing ever and it worked great, i did to my and my girls iphone without problem, thanks,,,

    ppl its cool to use a free program, lets donate also, if u can donate please do cuzz its awesome

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  34. i ot the same problem, i did blackra1n before more than 10 times with my friends but with this brand new iphone is going crazy…

  35. Hi,

    I have found the following on Blackra1n.com:

    “If your ipt2/3GS/ipt3 is rebooting into recovery after running blackra1n, this isn’t a bug. It’s a feature. You need to run blackra1n every time to boot it. This ‘feature’, called tethered jailbreak, is enabled by upgrades Apple made to the bootrom and the fact ipt3 uses nand flash.”

    I had the same “problem”.

    Best regards

  36. I have had the same issue for days now. I have tried using Pwnage tool 3.1.4 but just get error 1600, 1604 or 2001.

    I saw blackra1n and thought sweet! Quick fix but no luck.. I've never managed to get it to an image of GeoHot. It just goes straight to recovery mode. I'm running a mac on os x

  37. I assume it went into recovery mode after rebooting. This will happen every time the jailbroken phone reboots. It is a feature of blackra1n to allow you to easily restore the phone back to the original settings. To get it out of restore mode, run blackra1n with the iPhone tethered to the computer and it should show the Frodo-looking dude and boot right up. If your battery dies or you turn your phone off you will need to do this as it will enter recovery mode whenever booting.

  38. Hi,
    I have AT&T service. I have the same problem and lock up 1 of the clip on youtube and it said that problem is normal and hopefully will be fixed later. I have another iphone 3gs and it works fine after jailbreak. If everytime I turn off and on and have to hook up with the computer and run blackra1n is too much.
    Anybody know a solution to fix that?

    Thanks.

  39. I have the same problem… Help, please! I did the jailbreak/unlock so that I can use a different SIM card when I travel internationally. The jailbreak/unlock works fine (I can change SIM cards and use a different carrier), but I need my WiFi more than I need the unlock!

  41. i ot the same problem, i did blackra1n before more than 10 times with my friends but with this brand new iphone is going crazy…

  42. I have had the same issue for days now. I have tried using Pwnage tool 3.1.4 but just get error 1600, 1604 or 2001.

    I saw blackra1n and thought sweet! Quick fix but no luck.. I've never managed to get it to an image of GeoHot. It just goes straight to recovery mode. I'm running a mac on os x

  43. Hi,
    I have AT&T service. I have the same problem and lock up 1 of the clip on youtube and it said that problem is normal and hopefully will be fixed later. I have another iphone 3gs and it works fine after jailbreak. If everytime I turn off and on and have to hook up with the computer and run blackra1n is too much.
    Anybody know a solution to fix that?

    Thanks.

  44. I have the same problem… Help, please! I did the jailbreak/unlock so that I can use a different SIM card when I travel internationally. The jailbreak/unlock works fine (I can change SIM cards and use a different carrier), but I need my WiFi more than I need the unlock!

  47. i am undergoing the same problem…it is stucked on entering recovery mode..i tried every thing but still same problem..i have iphone 3gs with new boot loader…any help would be appreciated?

  48. that call bootrom you no need to restore your ipod or iphone just run black1an everytime you on your ipod/iphone

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  50. That worked bt do i press yes to restore or leave it ? because my ipod after i do the holding the button stuff it shows a pic of the usb going to itunes and itunes says there is a error for restoring??

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