Jailbreaking an iPhone 3GS with latest firmware
Discussion
Can somebody please explain to an old fart like me how you jailbreak the iPhone and once done, can you still use iTunes?
Can I still buy apps from the iTunes store and where do I buy apps that iTunes don't like etc?
A brief explanation would be great as I really have no idea WTF I'm doing!
Many thanks, old fart with new technology
Can I still buy apps from the iTunes store and where do I buy apps that iTunes don't like etc?
A brief explanation would be great as I really have no idea WTF I'm doing!
Many thanks, old fart with new technology
http://blackra1n.com/
blackra1n will jail break up to 3.1.2 (not sure if that's the latest i don't think it is...) and blacksn0w will unlock the phone to work on any carrier. Black rain will not affect the operation of itunes or the installation of apps. To get the non-apple approved apps you'll need either cydia or Rock, both of which are included with blackra1n.
If you're on a later firmware then I don't know
blackra1n will jail break up to 3.1.2 (not sure if that's the latest i don't think it is...) and blacksn0w will unlock the phone to work on any carrier. Black rain will not affect the operation of itunes or the installation of apps. To get the non-apple approved apps you'll need either cydia or Rock, both of which are included with blackra1n.
If you're on a later firmware then I don't know
Edited by MilnerR on Friday 28th May 20:57
If you're on 3.1.3 then it looks as though blackrain won't work, try this instead:
http://www.redmondpie.com/sn0wbreeze-3.1.3-jailbre...
Cydia and Rock are app-store alternatives bundled with blackra1n, it contains an app-store-like front end and all of the installers. Install them and you'll have access to loads of apps and games
http://cydia.saurik.com/
http://rockyourphone.com/
http://www.redmondpie.com/sn0wbreeze-3.1.3-jailbre...
Cydia and Rock are app-store alternatives bundled with blackra1n, it contains an app-store-like front end and all of the installers. Install them and you'll have access to loads of apps and games
http://cydia.saurik.com/
http://rockyourphone.com/
M-J-B said:
Where do I then get jailbroken apps from - developers websites I assume?
As he says above, Cydia or the Rock. Cydia is dog slow, never used Rock. However I have now un-jailbroken my iPhone with the latest 3.1.3 os now as the only thing of any use (apart from SBSettings) was Categories, putting apps into folders and that is coming with the next OS4 release in a month or two.Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff