iPhone 2.2.1 QuickPwn 2.2.5 Upgrade Guide
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The latest iPhone 2.2.1 firmware was recently unleashed to the world by Apple and just mere days later, the iPhone Dev Team provides the PwnageTool unlocking software. We’ve covered the PwnageTool upgrade steps before, but since QuickPwn 2.2.5 does the same job a lot easier, this guide will show you how to upgrade, jailbreak, and perhaps unlock your beloved Apple iPhone to run on the latest and greatest 2.2.1 firmware.
- Connect your iPhone and start iTunes and you should get a prompt to upgrade your iPhone firmware to 2.2.1.
- Allow iTunes to upgrade your iPhone to the latest 2.2.1 firmware. Don’t worry about the implications (losing jailbreak, unlock) as QuickPwn will take care of this for you. This step is necessary because QuickPwn doesn’t actually upgrade your iPhone. Instead, QuickPwn expects to be pwning the same firmware that your iPhone is on.
- Download QuickPwn 2.2.5 for Windows or Mac. Extract the file and launch the QuickPwn 2.2.5 application. Then follow the prompt and connect your iPhone to your computer via the USB cable. When the blue arrow button lights up, click it.
- QuickPwn is smart enough to detect the firmware ipsw file you downloaded via iTunes (something like C:\Documents and Settings\coderetard\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates\ on Windows XP). If it can’t find it for whatever reason, download the 2.2 restore firmware ipsw file for 2G iPhone1,1_2.2.1_5H11_Restore.ipsw or 3G iPhone1,2_2.2.1_5H11_Restore.ipsw directly from Apple’s servers. Then browse to the or restore firmware ipsw file you downloaded. After the green checkmark appears, click the blue arrow button.
- On the next page, make sure you select the “Cydia” checkbox. You can check “Installer” and replace logo as desired. If you have a 2G iPhone and wish to unlock it, also make sure to check the “Unlock phone” option as well. Click the arrow button after making your selections.
- If you opted to unlock, you’ll need to download the 3.9 and 4.6 bootloader binaries. Browse to these in QuickPwn to load them. If you didn’t, you won’t get this screen so you can skip to the next step.
- Now click on the Go button which will bring up a screen with some instructions. Follow them exactly to a tee. Just to prepare, here are the directions: 1) Hold Home for 5 seconds, 2) Hold Home and Power together for 10 seconds, 3) Release Power but continue to hold Home for 30 seconds. Throughout the process these three steps, you DO NOT LET GO OF THE HOME BUTTON until after the third step. I didn’t have to hold it anymore after it counted down to 18 seconds left.
- Then sit back and relax while QuickPwn does all the hard work for you, you’ll see some activity on your iPhone screen and hear your computer beep a few times, but when it restarts finally, it’s ready to use.
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hi there i currently have running 2.2 on my iphone 3g if i up grade to quickpawn2.5 will i loose all the apps and games i have already downloaded.
I did QuickPwn but never get to step 5. instead, it finishes (reboots phone) before I even get a choice of options. I have 3G 2.2.1, Baseband 02.30.03. What am I doing wrong?
hi there, several weeks ago i unlocked and jailbreaked my iphone 3G firmware 2.2 by using yellowsn0w and quickpawn. i just want to ask if i try to upgrade my iphone’s firmware to 2.2.1 by using itunes would i encounter any problems during or after this update? Coz i heard that if u had unlocked your iphone 3g for once, u might damage it when you try to upgrade its firmware. Is that true? Thx…
no you wont damage it but it will have to be unlocked again and as of now there is not unlocking software for it
There’re two things that can get updated: the firmware and the baseband. What you’ve heard about is the baseband since 2.2.1 includes a baseband update which is not compatible with yellowsn0w and cannot be unlocked. If you are in contract with AT&T then this isn’t important to you so you can use these steps. Otherwise, you should not upgrade to 2.2.1 unless you can find a 2.2.1 custom firmware which excludes the baseband update (rev. 02.30.03) so you can continue to use an unlocked 3G iPhone.
I updated my iphone 2g (previously unlocked) from itunes and after that i tried running the quickpwn thingy, i had all the necessary files on ma desktop. Quikpwn used all the files and went on the DFU mode directly widout giving the option to unlock. The 1st step in the instruction of the Dfu was a bit different..in between my itunes is opened directly and it says its has detected an ipod..after closing whn i switch over to the Quickpwn it says ..quickpwn is about to run the iphone and it gets stuck here..dnt know wat to do plz help…
pls pls pls someone answer this problem.. PLEASE!!!
HELP PLEASE!
I have the same problem.
Any help would be appreciated, not very tech minded
Thx dude. so would be better wait for baseband 02.30.03 compatable version of yellosw0n.
Hello: My iPhone 3G is currently running Firmware v2.2 which was Jailbroken and Unlock with Yellowsn0w v0.96.
Cedia is now telling me that there is a v0.97 update for Yellowsn0w
My questions are:
1. Should I update Yellowsn0w 0.97 through Cedia
2. If I update to Firmware v2.2.1 via QuickPwn 2.2.5 using a custom IPSW without the Baseband update, would I loose my Cedia Apps. allready installed on my 3G
3. Do I have to unlok my 3G again using Yellowsn0w 0.97 or would the 3G keep it’s unlock status.
4. Are there any Custom IPSW v2.2.1 files available yet
Thanks for your advice,
BajanTechie.
Hello: My iPhone 3G is currently running Firmware v2.2 which was Jailbroken and Unlock with Yellowsn0w v0.96.
Cedia is now telling me that there is a v0.97 update for Yellowsn0w. I upgraded it to 0.97. I dont know if it is because of this upgrade or some other reason, when I open the Phone and go to contacts, the app closes abruptly after 3-4 seconds. Has anyone had this problem ?
My questions are:
* If I update to Firmware v2.2.1 via QuickPwn 2.2.5 using a custom IPSW without the Baseband update, would it fix the problem with the Contacts.
* Do I have to unlok my 3G again using Yellowsn0w 0.97 or would the 3G keep it’s unlock status.
* Are there any Custom IPSW v2.2.1 files available yet
Thanks for your advice,
SunilIPhone
SunillPhone; Are you replying to me, or are you asking similar questions.
Regards
BajanTechie.
Hi All,
Major problems, i cannot even get onto QuickPwn. I’m on windows vista 32-bit, my iphone is restored to 2.2.1 but after downloading quickpwn (225-2 from many websites and even 225-1) and unzipping it, i always get “QuickPwn has stopped working”. Ive tried different unzipping programs as well (winzip, winrar and the default windows one). Can anyone help!
Thanks in advance, Ben.
when i download quickpwn and try to run it my comp says there is a problem with the file and wont start the application please help thanks
i just want to say, you guys are awesome. these step by step tutorials with screen shots make everything so easy. thank you!
I upgraded to 2.2.1 sucessfully, however I notice INSTALLER seems to have only a few packages available. With 2.2 it was full of all the apps. ANy reason for this?
can the iphone 3g be unlocked or only the iphone 2g
i have a 3g iphone with 02.30 baseband, can it be downgrade to 02.28, so i can unlock it?
when using 2.25 after restoring to 2.2.1 on a 3g iphone due you need to install the booloaders with qwickpawn? Also, how come the unlock icon did not show up on 2.25 qwickpwn? I want to unlock the phone. I assume I am to use yellowsnow, correct? Lastly, my modem firmware still reads 02.30.03 I followed all of the instructions above
I am trying to unlock my iphone 3g useing quickpawn beause my screen is saying please insert SIM to activate emergency calls only. I download the ipsw file that appears in itunes and it keeps giving me a message saying “FIRMWARE ERROR STRING” PLEASE HELP!THANKYOU
I want to know why the unlock icon wont show?
i have an iphone 3g, its upgraded to the most recent 2.2.1
and i want to unlock the phone.
i have been told you should NEVER download yellowsn0w or it will break the phone, so i dont understand?
ok i did it but when we only had to press the home buttun i let go and i didnt no tat but now
i have 2 pwned running and it wont quit wat should i do help
email me back
THANKZZZ BUDDY THATZ REALLY WORKS……I UPGRADED FROM 2.2 TO 2.2.1 EASILY …THANKKZ ALOT
Hi all, two days ago I made a big mistake. I udated my iPhone from 2.2 to 2.2.1 and suddenly I cannot use my iPhone. iTunes said that my SIM card unrecogniseable and also when I only could made emergency call from iPhone, also I cannot reach the menu bar. Is the quickpwn can help me? Anyone could help me pleaseee… do I need to downgrade it??
Does this apply to iPhone (not 3G) which is not yet activated (just out of the box)? I always get stuck on the 7th step of quickpwn to connect in to recovery mode. I really don;t what I’m doing wrong. Any help would be appreciated…
- I used to download iPod2_1_2.2.1_5H11a_Restore1.zip than i rename to iPod2_1_2.2.1_5H11a_Restore1.ipsw is it right ?
- In itune i hold Shift and click on Update than i browse to my iPod2_1_2.2.1_5H11a_Restore1.ipsw that i save on Desktop but i can’t update my ipod than i got a massage “Unknow error (5)” what should i do ?
- In QuickPWN i conneted to my ipod than i browse my iPod2_1_2.2.1_5H11a_Restore1.ipsw too, but i got a massage “Firmware error string”. what dose it mean and what should i do with that?
please help me…
send me to my email
“dara_could@yahoo.com”
“If you are in contract with AT&T then this isn’t important to you so you can use these steps”
What do u mean by that? I follow the steps and the I am trapped in 02.30.03!! My iphone is in contract with AT&T while I’m in Australia.
After I go through all the steps correctly and allowed the iPhone to reboot. It is now stuck on the Apple logo screen and will not budge. It vibrates a couple of times every 5 minutes though. Any idea what I did wrong?
Ahhhh I figured it out! Do not have your AT&T sim card in your iPhone when you do this!
I’m having the same problem as Mike. I went through the process on a 2G phone (2.0 -> 2.21; Cydia, Installer, & Unlock selected) and after the reboot is just sits at the Apple logo and vibrates every few minutes.
I tried Mike’s suggestion of removing the SIM card (even though mine is TMobile) and went through the process again with no luck.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance for any help :)
had the same problem. between software update (2.2.1) and PWN I unlocked the phone…
-recover your iphone:
disconnect cable iphone –> activate itunes –> hold down home button + reconnect iphone –> recover iphone in itunes)
-do not touch iphone!
-do the quick-PWN
:-)
hi i dont see unlock phone in quick pawn
hi so i still did not see the unlock option ,
i still did all the steps i have a 3g iphone
the phone is fine but now i have no service,
i also have a unlock sim i did put that in and still no service
I am trying to unlock my iphone 2g 2.2.1 using quickpwn. It keeps giving me a message saying “FIRMWARE ERROR STRING” PLEASE HELP!THANKYOU
I am trying to unlock my iphone 2g 2.2.1 using quickpwn. It keeps giving me a message saying “FIRMWARE ERROR STRING” PLEASE HELP!THANKYOU
USE OLD QUICKPWN
how do u get old quickpwn
need help during boot loading usb came out and froze my iphone black screen wont power on at all , is this junk now tried holding butons down for ten seconds still no life
thanks
keep tapping the top power button
it worked for me
but my keeps restarted after i tried re-jailbreaking it again
any help for that??
I have iphone 3g 2.2.1 I just got today from AT&T website. I downloaded QuickPWN v2.2-1 and then I d/l’d iPhone1,2_2.2.1_5H11_Restore.ipsw.
I restored my iPhone and proceeded to start jailbreaking. I opened QuickPWN and found the IPSW file and pressed next.. I got the Firmware Error String.
I am using Vista 64. But, I have also used it on a 32 bit WinXP OS as well and had the same problem.
What am I doing wrong?
(I miss the ease with my BB Storm)
Thanks,
Jerry – Iowa
Hi I have pawned my fone using the steps mentioned above. But firstly i didnt get the UNLOCK PHONE option and after doing all the pawning successfully , It says NO SERVICE. I believe may be the modem firmware i.e. 2.30 which i am using doesnt allow me to use that ? Please comment.
I am running 2.2.1 firmware on my iPhone and I have windows xp. In trying to download quickpwn, my phone always freezes up at the end when it says it is finished and to give phone time to reboot. It stays on a black screen with the apple icon for hours never finishing the reeboot. Also would removing my sim during the process help. I’m with ATT
I am running 2.2.1 firmware on my iPhone 3g and I have windows vista. My phone always freezes up at the end when it says it is finished and to give phone time to reboot. It stays on a black screen with the apple icon for hours never finishing the reeboot.
Please help
i have an an i phone not the 3G using T-Mobile as a provider it had 1.1.4 than i quickpened it to 2.2.5 but the internet dosent work and any app that uses the internet what do i doooo
Does anyone have issues with keypad in phone mode? I am having a problem with the numbers 4, 5 and 6 not working on the touch screen.
i have installed this on the iphone 3g 2.2.1 and all that happens is the jailbroken apple logo comes up.. how do i get rid of this ? any help?
I’ve problem with quickpun….it doesn’t show to me the unlock phone device. plz help
thankz
You the best thanks bro
i got the software and got the ipsw file for the iphone 3g from the apple website but when it comes to the unlocking section it unlock item doesnt appear on the screen. Pls could sum1 help me cheers.
Made jailbroken through iPhone 2.2.1 QuickPwn 2.2.5 Upgrade Guide – but still no network signal getting. I am in China and using China Mobile SIM card. Please help me.
Mine just sits there and hangs on Waiting for your ipod to connect to recovery mode..Nothing i can do.
hi I have Iphone 3G with firmware 2.2.1 updated. I did jailbreak process and got cydia and installer in the phone but in quickpwn it dont show me unlock option. I wana unlock this phone to use it in my country.Please Help
Awesome. Thanks a lot, i had the error 600x and 21 thing going when trying to update using pwnagetool, but this guide did the trick.
My phone keeps rebooting
its supposed to reboot once and have started…but it keeps starting over and over
sum1 plz help me…i need help so bad
messge me or add me on msn… gurp_dhaliwal10@hotmail.com
thnx
hi i recently upgraded my iphone 3g on itunes to 2.2.1 now its locked can i unlock it
thank you very much! i just upgraded and unlock my 2G iphone from 1.1.4 to 2.2.1. this is great.
Worked, love ya babe
worked great thanks dudes. iphone 2g ftmfw
I did the same steps but i got stuck in step 7 it doesn do anything, help!!!!!!!
if you stuck at step 7, restart iphone..after iphone shown the itunes and usb icons (just before it’s lock for ‘emergency calls’), u need to enter DFU mode manually..u can used the combination of home button and power button as per steps 7..
hope its help..
could u be more specific i am also hanging @ step 7 how long do i wait? it just hangs forever, should i just continue with the steps before being prompted?
hi i did the upgrade from 2.2 to 2.2.1 (iphone 3g) now is locked.i am using turbo sim but the phone lost signal when i changing location.is the any software solutions???
step 8 is shown on my computer screen but my iphone is has the apple logo and vibrates every now and then
what do i do?
i am stuck at step 7. 2g 2.2.1 quickpwn2.2.5 … it doesnt goto the stage when i should press home for 5 seconds at all. gets stuckjust before that only.
im about to install all this on my phone this phone has everything on it stuff for my work and all if this doent work i really need for some one to help me so if u see this please e-mail me right away so i can talk to u and find out whats wrong thank you and please do e-mail me cuz i just have this feelin that something is goin to go wrong my e-mail is (leftyhoova6@aol.com) or (leftyhoova@aol.com) i really might need HELP….
ok what if it just keeps sitting at the last screen where it tells u that its preparing your device and just keeps loading it wont move off (wait for your iphone to connect in recovery mode ? what do i do ? i c no one has left anything in a while but if u read this and no what to do please hit me up cuz i really would like to no what to do everything else has worked up in till the last part witch is fu%#ed up cuz its been sitting there for a while and im starting to think it ain’t gonna move
ok if u get stuck at the end where u r told to hold the home key and stuff if it just sits there and dont do any thing shut your phone off while still on the page turn it on but DO NOT close the page it will bring u back to the page right befor it and have u hit the blue arrow again to start it the last page again this time it should start right away so be ready for it or u will miss it cuz it starts fast after u do that i let my phone sit the for like 2 hours befor i tryed that it was so easy hope i could help some one cuz if u sat there like i did u gotta feel just a dumb as i do lol good luck and hope it sounds easier then the other guy talking about it more up on the page cant really understand him…good luck