PwnageTool 4.0 Released: Jailbreak & Unlock iOS 4

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Just one day after the relase of iOS 4.0, the Dev-Team has done it once again. Not only did they release an unlock tool the day iOS 4 came out, they have now released a brand new version of PwnageTool for creating custom iOS 4.0 firmware packages so that those with the iPhone 3GS can get in on the action of being jailbroken.

As per usual, the same instructions apply that have always been the case with PwnageTool. Follow the onscreen instructions just as they say. Within a few minutes you will have a custom firmware package to install, and your best friend, Cydia will be there waiting for you.

If you have been tinkering with the unofficial release of PwnageTool 4.0, we strongly urge you to restore and use this version instead as the leaked version did not include patches that are required for ultrasn0w unlock.

As advised, you shouldn’t have upgraded your devices if you have previously relied on our tools for hacktivation and/or a carrier unlock.

Each supported device has few different scenarios that users need to consider when performing the upgrades, you need to check below and perform the upgrade in the particular way that matches your current device state.

NB: With PwnageTool 4.0 certain devices are not supported this is because they are not supported in iOS 4.0 or they are not supported by our software.

iPhone 2G - not supported
iPod Touch - not supported
iPod Touch 3G - not supported
iPhone 3G

If you have a Jailbroken iPhone 3G at 3.1.2 (but not jailbroken with Spirit) then you should create the ipsw with PwnageTool 4.0 and restore from recovery mode or DFU mode.
If you have an out of the box iPhone 3G you should restore using a PwnageTool 4.0 ipsw using DFU mode.
If you have a Jailbroken 3.1.3 iPhone 3G it is very possible that this can fail from recovery mode, if this failure happens you will need to restore using DFU mode.
IMPORTANT! Whenever you need to enter DFU mode, you will need to do so using PwnageTool.

iPhone 3GS

Summary: PwnageTool only works on previously jailbroken 3GS devices with the old bootrom.

If you have a Jailbroken iPhone 3GS with the OLD BOOTROM and you DID NOT use Spirit to jailbreak then you can create the ipsw with PwnageTool 4.0 and restore with recovery mode.
If you have an iPhone 3GS with the NEW BOOTROM this is NOT supported by PwnageTool 4.0
iPod touch 2G

If you have an iPod touch 2G that is jailbroken (but not with Spirit) then you can restore using recovery mode.
Baseband Unlock

iPhone 3G and 3GS baseband unlockers (those who rely on ultrasn0w to make phone calls) should always be very wary to update their firmware, however our Ultrasn0w application will unlock all recent (including the current) 3GS and 3G baseband firmware versions, once you are jailbroken using PwnageTool 4.0, install ultrasn0w from Cydia and you’ll be unlocked.
Remember! This baseband unlock situation is rare, should you upgrade your iPhone blindly at the next iOS release please don’t expect an unlock - but for now you are OK (whatever state your baseband is in).
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I first JB using Geohots JB...then had to upgrade to 3.1.3 and i used spirit (currently have a 05.12.01 baseband now).. Can I use this to upgrade mine to 4.0 & JB since I originally jb with blackrain?
 
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Downgrade to 3.1.2 (If you have your ECID on file in Cydia) jailbreak with blackra1n then use pwnage tool to update to iOS 4.
 
TheDude1120

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I didn't know it applied if u used spirit PERIOD...this seems like such a hassle just to upgrade and Jb...i think ill wait
 
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RossMc said:
Downgrade to 3.1.2 (If you have your ECID on file in Cydia) jailbreak with blackra1n then use pwnage tool to update to iOS 4.
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thats the thing, i don't have the history on that phone. I don't know if it has the blobs on file.
 
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Every time I try to restore using the custom firmware I get the 1604 error. Whats the fix for this?
 
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If you have a Jailbroken iPhone 3GS with the OLD BOOTROM and you DID NOT use Spirit to jailbreak then you can create the ipsw with PwnageTool 4.0 and restore with recovery mode.

I'm pretty sure I meet these criteria. I have a 3GS purchased on iDay 2009 (model MCXXXX) with 3.1.3 installed with Pwnage Tool and I have never used spiritjb on it. It currently has the 5.11.07 baseband. So, just double checking to see I'm not missing anything.

Also, why does it say that it must already be jailbroken? Does it require the SHSH's on file with Cydia?

Looks like I'll be giving this a try tonight...

6/23 UPDATE:

I used the Pwnage tool 4.0 and it worked without a hitch. The only problem I notice is that iBooks is not working correctly. This morning I read there is a Pwnage tool 4.01 available to fix this issue. Looks like I'll be doing it again tonight!
 
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I am not that proficient in JB'ing.
I only JB'ed to use MyWi.
I upgraded to IOS4.0 and lost Cydia. (etc)
Do I have to do a restore or can I assume that sooner or later there will be an entirely new program (Spring?) for windows that I can run.

Apologies to those who understand this stuff, I am happily simpleminded.
 
TheDude1120

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I kinda wanted to do what kaba is doin too because i think my data connection is running slower after i installed and uninstalled the iacces keyboards .. mywi used to move fast now its slow asa snail.. any suggestions
 
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