Jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 using Sn0wbreeze on Windows

By Mac Hack PC 9 January 2010 View Comments

Update (01/21/2010) – Sn0wbreeze is LIVE. iH8sn0w fixed most of bugs and it should be bug free. So, Please feel free to use.

After a long wait, here come Sn0wbreeze. Way back I have requested, Dev Team to come up with a Windows version of Pwnage Tool. I am glad that some one heard that and came up with Sn0wbreeze. Sn0wbreeze is just any jailbreaking tool in the current market. Sn0wbreeze is a windows version of Pwnage Tool with which you can create custom .ipsw files. Sn0wbreeze is fully compatible with Windows 7 / Window Vista / Windows XP. I would like to thank iH8Snow for his hard work and dedication – If you used it and liked it please donate iH8Sn0w (if possible) – Remember there is no force.

On the other note: Sn0wbreeze should have been ready before blackra1n but, for some unfortunate situations iH8Sn0w had to delay this release. One of the good thing about Sn0wbreeze is, it will preserves your iPhone Baseband for an unlock by default.

Sn0wbreeze supports iPod Touch 1G, 2G and iPhone 2G, 3G, and 3G[S](old bootrom & non MC). System requirements to run Sn0wbreeze Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32 or 64 bit), .NET Framework 3.5 & 256 MB of RAM. We are assuming that you already have latest version of iTune installed.

Note: Currently Sn0wbreeze is in BETA stage so you may experience some bugs. iH8Sn0w is working on fixing all bugs and sn0wbreeze should be ready by Monday with out any bugs.

Once again, this is only a Jailbreaking tool. To unlock your iPhone use the following guides here – ultraSn0w or blackSn0w.

Step One: Download the following files (Only if you don’t have them)

iPhone 2G Users Download this – (Save it in a folder on the desktop)
iPhone 3G Users Download this – (Save it in a folder on the desktop)
iPhone 3GS Users Download this – (Save it in a folder on the desktop)
.Net Framework 3.5 (Download & Install)
iTunes 9.0.2 – (Download & Install)
Sn0wbreeze – (Download & Save it in a folder on the desktop)

Step Two: While Downloading the above files – Open iTune and start backing up your iPhone.

Step Three: Before you run Sn0wbreeze, make sure you have installed .Net Framework 3.5

Step Four: Start Sn0wbreeze and select “Simple Mode” and click NEXT – (Currently we recommend this option because “Expert Mode” is bit buggy. But, once the bugs are out I would recommend you to use “Expert Mode“. Because, “Expert Mode” gives us more flexibility in terms of creating custom firmware.)

Step Five: Sn0wbreeze will ask you to select the Original .ipsw file which you have downloaded from Apple. Click on Browse, Navigate to that file, Click Open and then Click on Next – (Please make sure you select the right one. If you have a iPhone 2G your ipsw file starts with iPhone 1,1_3.1.2, for iPhone 3G – iPhone 1, 2_3.1.2 and iPhone 3GS – iPhone 2, 1_3.1.2)

Step Six: Now, Click on START to create a custom .ipsw file for your iPhone.

Step Seven: Now, Sn0wbreeze will ask you if you want to activate your iPhone – (If you are on a official carrier like AT&T then click NO. If you want your iPhone to run under any GMS technology SIM then click YES)

Step Eight: Sn0wbreeze will let you know when the ipsw file is created successfully. sn0wbreeze_iPhone__.ipsw file will be saved on your desktop (This process may take for about 3 to 5 minutes)

Step Nine: Now, Plug your iPhone and Start iTunes. Click on your iPhone under Devices. Which is located on your left

Step Ten: Here come the Restore Process – While you are on this screen, Hold down the SHIFT key and Click on Restore

Step Eleven: Thats it you have done you work. Now, let iTunes do that rest. In this process you will see a status bar and your iPhone will restart few time.

Step Twelve: GREAT! You are done with the Jailbreaking process. If you wanted to unlock your iPhone follow the links below.

For some reason if you are not able to create custom firmware you can find them here – Download iPhone 2G, 3G & 3GS Custom Firmware 3.1.2

Please let us know if you have any questions or face any challenges. We will be more than happy to assist.

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