[ # ] How to Upgrade Pwned iPhone with 2.1 Custom Firmware IPSW (Windows)
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The Pwnage Tool 2.1 and QuickPwn tools were released over the past weekend, allowing Mac users to create custom firmware IPSWs and pwn their iPhones. Unfortunately, without WinPwn or QuickPwn for Windows, Windows users did not have an option to upgrade to v2.1 firmware unless they were on already on AT&T and did not require unlocking or activation (that is they only needed to jailbreak on 2.1). But for the other half who are not with AT&T, it just wasn’t a viable option. We’re here to tell you that actually there is. Since the Pwnage 2.1 tool was released, some very generous people have made available custom 2.1 IPSW firmwares for 2G and 3G iPhones. What does this mean for Windows users with already pwned 2G iPhones? It means you can freely upgrade to 2.1 firmware without worrying about your iPhone getting locked again. 3G iPhone owners, this procedure is more geared towards 2G iPhones so you might want to check out our 3G 2.1 upgrade guide first.
The Pwnage Tool performs two main jobs: 1) create a custom firmware ipsw to allow jailbroken apps, and 2) pwn your iPhone to allow use with any GSM provider. Since the first job’s been done by Mac users providing pre-made custom 2.1 firmware, and the second job’s been done for you before, you’re actually closer than you think to enjoying firmware v2.1 iPhone bliss…
- Download the v2.1 custom firmware IPSW for 2G or 3G iPhones or from BitTorrent (2G).
- Connect your iPhone to your computer via USB cable.
- Upgrade to iTunes 8
- Disregard any message from iTunes to upgrade your iPhone firmware.
- Sync your iPhone to make a backup of its current state (contacts, music… etc).
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Enter DFU mode by holding down the Power and Home buttons for exactly 10 seconds. After the 10 seconds, let go of the Power button but continue to hold down the Home for another 10 to 20 seconds until your computer detects a USB device (you may see a popup regarding a “DFU device” or “recovery device”). When Windows has recognized the iPhone is in DFU you can stop release the Home button. Note that the screen will be black the entire time as this occurs.
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iTunes will detect the iPhone is in DFU mode and force you to perform a restore.
- Hold down the shift key and click on the “Restore” button.
- Browse for the custom 2.1 firmware ipsw you downloaded and load it onto your iPhone
- After the process completes you will be running on v2.1 firmware
Thanks for all the confirmations.
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I did wat u ppl said resotre from custome frimware, but all i get is ERROR 6….HELP!
So, I have a 2.0.2 2g iphone that’s running on Rogers and is jailbroken… If I use this will it definitly not lock my phone up? Just checking before I do this and have to change to ATT! Thanks!
Great, a solution. I locked my 2G phone once, but good thing for this link:http://www.coderetard.com/2008/07/14/downgrade-iphone-v20-to-v114-firmware-and-baseband/
If I do the above steps, do I have to take my SIM card out before I do this or it doesn’t matter?
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was using already 2.0 software unlocked phone, just did shift restore and it worked womderfully thanks to all of you who give out this info in a user friendly manner!
Hello,
Well started by G2 phone unlocked with ziphone ver 1.1.4
2- contain all my music, video clips beside
other setup
3- i did sync in itune 8 before i started
4- follow ur guide using the custom file
to restore to 2.1
5- i did tried other method before but did arrive to the same problem.
6- the problem after sync with itune eveything was ok except ipod
i tried to use other program like pc suite
could not add music or video, used sharepd different ver no luck
this the only problem i did face
any clue, please email me at
walkedthemile@gmail.com
Just great, I updated with a firmware created in pwnage tools for mac.
Now I finally have my iPhone 2G running 2.1 and unlocked.
No need to enter dfw mode just shift+restore.
Everything went fine. Just follow the instructions, no matter the version of the firmware you are currently using.
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I sailed through the upgrade to 2.1 but the phone funtion isn’t now working properly. When you press the phone button, the keypad shows briefly then disappears again. I can recieve calls but can’t end them, or make calls. Any help much appreciated!
wow thanks so much!! I followed the steps and had a success in upgrading my 2g 1.1.4 to 2.1 firmware unlock… with no problems!!
and hey if a Lady like me can do it, then anyone can.. just follow the steps
and thanks to the custom firmware too!!
Hey thats cool, muchas gracias, but can some one can tell me how to upgrade to 2.0.2 on my 2g iphone? I need to know a website that tells u step by step, just like this one!!!!
Los felicito mucho!!
My email: daniboycartagena@yahoo.com