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How to Unlock iPhone 2G/3G Jailbreak 2.2.1 Windows Tutorial

Apple’s iPhone has definately taken the world by storm. The demand for a handheld, all-in-one, iPod and phone has created the “need” to unlock the phone using various techniques. The most notorious of these is known as “Jailbreak”.

This tutorial outlines step-by-step instructions on how to Jailbreak an iPhone using QuickPWN on firmware 2.2.1 using a Windows OS.

*** Please note that the content on this page is AT YOUR RISK ONLY. I will not be held responsible for any damage or problems associated with the QuickPWN software. Also note: unlocking a cell phone will also void any manufacturer’s warranty. You have been warned.***

If you have read the above and understand the risks, please see below.

First and foremost, there are a few requirements in order to Jailbreak an iPhone using QuickPWN.

You will need the following components:

Requirement #1. QuickPWN v2.2.5-2

Requirement #2. iTunes 2.2.1 Firmware

For 2G iPhones: 2.2.1 Firmware for 2G iPhones
For 3G iPhones: 2.2.1 Firmware for 3G iPhones

Requirement #3. Bootloader (BIN) Files:

BL-39
BL-46

Now that you have have the requirements to Jailbreak/unlock your iPhone, you are good to go. In the event that you need to revert back to your original firmware, I highly recommend visiting www.quickpwn.com and following the in-depth instructions.

Step 1: Restore iPhone to factory defaults

* Connect your iPhone to your Mac or PC and select your iPhone from the list of devices in iTunes. If things had gone horribly wrong while hacking your iPhone and iTunes does not detect your iPhone then you will need to put it in DFU (Device Firmware Upgrade) mode.

You can follow these steps to put your iPhone in DFU mode (this is required only if iTunes does not recognize your iPhone):
+ Connect your iPhone to your computer.
+ Turn iPhone off.
+ Hold power and home together for 10 seconds (exactly).
+ Release power but keep holding home until the computers beeps (observed on a PC) as a USB device is recognized.
+ A few seconds later iTunes should detect your iPhone.

* In the Summary Tab, Hold down Option and press the “Restore” button. If you are using Windows hold down Shift and press the Restore button. (This is an important step as just pressing the “Restore” button will result in restoring your iPhone with the latest firmware which is firmware 2.2 currently, by holding down Option in case of Mac or Shift in case of Windows, allows you choose the firmware file that you want to downgrade to.)

Step 2: Extract and run QuickPWN (from Requirement #1

Double-click the QuickPWN.exe

You will be prompted with another warning. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

You will now be prompted to plug in your iPhone. If successful, the arrow will highlight in blue as shown here. (Click on the arrow to proceed.)

On the next screen, you will be asked to locate the firmware to be used. Use the browse button to search for the firmware that you had downloaded from Requirement #2. A green checkmark will appear if successful. (Click on the arrow to proceed.)

Now, you should be given the options to select which applications to install. Ensure that you check off the Unlock phone option at this point. I recommend that you leave Cydia and Installer checked off so that you have the option to install 3rd party applications. (Click on the arrow to proceed.)

You will be brought to the following screen:

From Requirement #3 Browse for the appropriate BIN files. Associate the corresponding BIN files to the descriptions as shown. then click on the arrow to proceed.

Follow the on-screen instructions: (Click on the arrow to proceed.)

Pay particular attention to this screen. You will be asked to perform a sequence of activities on your iPhone:

Wait for your iPhone to connect in Recovery Mode…

Hold down the Home button for 10 seconds…

Hold down the Home and Power buttons together for 30 seconds… do notlet go of Home

Release the Power button and continue to hold Home for 30 seconds…

If you had followed the instructions correctly, you should now see:

Step 3: Sit back and relax

Finally, sit back and let your iPhone finish up with the installer. This should take 2-5 minutes.

Now, your iPhone should be Jailbroken and unlocked to be used with any phone carrier!