3GS Jailbreak Headache

[johannes2008]

Hello All

So I am trying to jailbreak my 3GS so I can then unlock it. I updated to IOS 5 before I did it (I know I know, serious noob mistake) and tried following the instructions on redsn0w's website for how to break it -

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The thing is on step 5 the links it provides are for 5.0.1 Beta, not iOS 5 like it says you need in the step. So I went online and downloaded what I think is iOS 5. However there was no file with and .ipsw tag. I took the largest file in the download and changed the tag to ipsw. When I went into redsn0w and tried to select that file for "select IPSW" it says that ISPW is not supported by this version of redsn0w (version 9.9b8).

I have been all over the internet trying to firgure this out but have had zero lock. All I want to do is unlock my damn iphone so that I can use it on another carrier. I would REALLY appreciate anyhelp.

Thanks
-Johannes

 

[Jmills87]

There's no need to download any firmware for the newest redsn0w. It will automatically detect your firmware and download the files you need.

 

[johannes2008]

Hey Jmills87

Thanks for the reply. I tried jalbreaking using the just jailbreak feature on redsn0w but what that gave me was a Cyndia that had a blank white icon that wouldn't work when opened, it just closes right away.

Thanks
-Johannes

 

[iGaz]

Run redsnow again and only check the box that says "just boot tethered right now". You will need to do this every time you reboot your phone or turn it off and back on again.

This tutorial should help you out...

http://www.iphoneforums.net/forum/h...red-using-redsn0w-beginners-25943/#post133265