The iPhone Dev-Team has finally released RedSnow 0.9, a program that is capable of unlocking and customizing iPhones and iTouches. Customizing includes changing the boot logos, recovery mode logos, and “verbose” boot. It’s a standalone program that doesn’t use iTunes (no custom IPSWs are involved). What devices, platforms, and FW versions are supported?
This release supports:
All iPhones and iPod touches (still a tethered-only JB for late-model devices though)
Apple firmware 3.0 and 3.1.2
Windows and Mac OSX (x86)
It will also soon run on the PPC OSX, and Linux platforms.
If you need a carrier unlock, redsn0w will handle iPhone 2G by itself (by installing our BootNeuter utility). For the 3G and 3GS, use Cydia after you’re jailbroken to install ultrasn0w (baseband 04.26, preferred) or blacksn0w (baseband 05.11).
How does it differ from Blackra1n?
Unlike the Blackra1n, RedSnow installs Cydia, and the IPCC tethering hack without needing separate downloads.
How long should it take?
You should see a picture of a drive (“Downloading Jailbreak Data”) within 30 seconds of launching the jailbreak (after you’ve made your custom selections). It should then reboot and you should see a running pwnapple while the process is underway. It should finish within a minute or two after that, and will reboot on its own.
Is it safe?
The Windows version has been tested by small groups of volunteers on IRC and our blog since mid-January. That being said, if things go wrong you may have to do a system restore…so make sure your data and pictures are synced before trying it.
Download Links:
How to Jailbreak your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 with Redsn0w 0.9.2 (WIN)
How to Jailbreak your iPhone 3GS on OS 3.1.2 with Redsn0w 0.9.2 (MAC)
Credits : iPhone Dev-Team, for making such a useful program for everyone using the iPhones and iTouches
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