iPhone 3G Jailbreak 101

So, why do it? Basically, you need to 3^rd party applications to your device for the following reasons:

• Winter Board plus Customization- so the first one is for you to be able to personalize your phone. By just merely unlocking your phone, you can even have a video playing as you wallpaper.
• SB Settings for Fast Toggles- this SB Settings instantly solve your difficulties by simply giving fast toggles. With this, you can just swipe your status bar; enable wifi if you want to then go back to Safari where you left off.
• SMS Quick Reply- This is considered to be one of the best features of having your phone broken out. With this feature, you can instantly reply to a message without leaving an application
• Backgrounder plus Task Switcher Mods-  Having a backgrounder solves the problem by giving you the full power over which application will backdrop, how are they going to backdrop or if they are going to backdrop at all. Meanwhile, Switcher Mods solves the problems by simply allowing you to choose which running application you are going to include in the task switcher.
• Folder Enhancer- The folder enhancer immediately deletes the 12 icon per folder limit. By utilizing this, you can make a folder be located into another folder and so on.
• Take Control of your System- By letting your device to be broken out, you will definitely be in full control of your phone. Just like managing a little computer.

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When you are answering the question “what is it?”, the most common answer would be: setting free your device from all the limitations implemented on it by the carrier, regardless if it is made by Verizon, AT&T and Apple. You are just going to install certain software in your phone in order to give your device the capability of having its system to be changed or modified.

Having you run unauthorized software on your device, it will allow you to gain direct access to the phone’s operating system. It will give you the chance and opportunity to download and install additional applications and software that cannot be found on the original system of your device. By simply gaining access to your phone’s operating system, you will definitely have the capability to add more extensions, themes which you can surely enjoy.

Actually, having a phone undergo this process is said to be a privilege since you will be able to manage your device with full control. Not only that, even if you already had your phone broken out, you still use the other normal functions of your device such as sending and receiving messages, calling and receiving calls and all other stuff.

Doing this to your phone is defined as intended only for users who still want to run other applications aside from the ones installed by Apple. It was also said that the practice of this process is legal in the country of United States. However, it can violate the rules of having warranty.

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This question cannot be answered if you are not going to have a deep background with regards to unlocking your phone’s system.

So, before plunging into the decision of having your device unlocked, you must need to, at least, have a little research about it. Although trying to gain access to your device’s firmware can considered as great, you should also be prepared for the possible risks that might go along with it. So once and for all, is it safe to do?

Having your phone undergo this process will void its warranty, and also, it may come with different difficulties. So possibly, these difficulties may be:

• Apple might not assist you at all- More often than not, Apple really refuse to give warranty to the phones which are hacked. The very reason of this is because, the system has changed and modified. Almost the entire phone has been customized, and then what are they going to do with it if it is not their system which is installed in the device?
• Bricking- This is not usual to happen, but for hacked phones it can be deemed as possible. Bricking is the term used when a device or phone stopped working or operating. In other words, it is permanently disabled. It is said that the often cause of having a phone bricked is because of the hacks which totally permits the device to give support to the third-party service providers, commonly known as sim cards.
• Device Problems- These device problems often includes faulty programs, several viruses or even the other stuff which can interrupt the phone from performing standard functions.

With these as the risks of having a device unlocked, it is all up to you if you can consider it secured.

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Certainly, prior to freeing a device from its original system, one must first utilize a specific program which can help him to break out his phone properly.

As of now, there are a lot of programs being used to free the phone’s system. Let me cite to you some of the popular and well-known ones.

1. Redsnow- it is considered to be the most well-accepted iPhone 3g jailbreak software these days. Actually, redsnow is considered to be the easiest way of unlocking a phone’s system unlike the other programs also used in unlocking which are very difficult to utilize and as well as it also contains risks. It is actually deemed as the most functional user friendly unlocking tool in the world since it provides an easy access to breaking out phones. Redsnow is also known for unlocking all Apple devices.
2. Greenpoison- Back in 2011, greenpoison seemed to be the quickest tool in the world of unlocking devices. It is said to be generated by Chronic-Dev and provides untethered unlocking for several of firmware versions.
3. Pwnage Tool- this program is a Mac OS X unlocking tool which allows the user to update to the latest unlocking firmware without updating their baseband while in the process. Another good thing with this iPhone 3g jailbreak software is that it permits the user to have the full control over unlocking the device’s system which provides him the opportunity to modify as well as the advance options.

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1. In order for you to see remove the limitations of your device, you must find out first if your phone is categorized under MC model. It is because all types of this phone currently require a tethered update. However, if you do not want your phone to be booted up every time you turn it off, then it will be better to wait for the development team to generate solution.
2. Download the redsnow 0.9.6b4 software directly from the Dev-Team of the phone. Install it, and then run.
3. Make use of redsnow in order to select the IPSW file which is a counterpart of the currently installed IOS in your phone. If you want, you can have this file backed up but if not, then you can download its authorized version if needed. And also, these firmware files are located in your computer directory. So, if ever you cannot see these files in your system, then make sure that your system is set to view hidden files.
4. After which, the redsnow will automatically confirm the firmware file and then organize the information regarding your process. You should immediately click on the Next button in order to install Cydia and then choose Next again.
5. Be sure that your phone is plugged into your computer properly. Turn it off then select Next.
6. Adhere to the instructions indicated on the screen so that your phone will be set into the DFU mode. After that, redsnow will instantly continue to installing broken out firmware.
7. Lastly, redsnow will inform you when the process is complete.

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Well actually, in order to modify your phone’s firmware for this process to work, the first thing that you must do is to search for the right tools to be used in unlocking your phone’s system. You must need to install unlocking software to your computer and then immediately transfer it to your phone. These software may include Redsnow, Greenpoison, Pwned Tool and a whole lot more. In fact, these software are being updated from time to time in order to secure one’s system.

But, you should remember not to get software from sites which are known for giving viruses which can make your phone in danger. Be sure to choose an effective tool that could not give you too much difficulty. So right after installing your chosen unlocking software, the next thing that you should do is simply to run the application and then it will automatically lead you to downloading various types of programs and software from different unauthorized resources.

However, be completely sure to follow all the instructions indicated on-screen to avoid messing up. Unlocking phone’s system requires full attention and keenness in order not to have your phone damaged in the end. And also remember, that once you failed to obey the indicated instructions, there might be a greater chance to make your phone unusable. So, after doing the entire process properly then you successfully freed your device from the restriction of its original operating system.

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Of course, anyone has the capability of freeing the device from its original system, but it is just a matter of being successful or not.

Actually, there are a lot of videos, blogs, and articles on the internet which instructs you to unlock your phone. And also there are also posts regarding the benefits and possible risks which you might encounter after breaking out your phone. It is really just up to you if you are going to dive in with these cool new stuff or totally not.

So, here are some of the important points which you need to remember before you make up a decision of unlocking your device. I will start it off by giving you some of its advantages:

• Overseas use- When you try to unlock your phone, you can now definitely choose your own provider. With this as a reason, you can surely save money from having expensive charges.
• Access to forbidden applications and services- As far as we all know, you can only use limited applications when using your original phone settings. However, when you already broke out your phone, you can now have full control over your desired applications.
• Unlocking is easy- Definitely, you can unlock your phone’s system by simply logging on to a certain site which can provide you instructions.

Meanwhile, here are the disadvantages:

• Void Warranty- So, if ever you broke out your phone successfully, then it will definitely be not under the supervision of Apple anymore.
• Prone to viruses- Your phone now can be easily attacked by different viruses since it is already open to all possible applications.

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