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How to unlock and jailbreak Iphone 2.1 with Quickpwn

November 11, 2008 by dragon

Do you want to Jailbreak iPhone 2.1? Well, now you can! Unfortunately it's not an easy process as it was with the iPod Touch which was completely GUI based. You will need to carefully follow the below instructions to jailbreak your iPhone 2.1. This tutorial also works for the iPhone 3G.

You must install iTunes 8 first, so if you don't have iTunes 8 download or update to it right now. - Download iTunes

Note: If you have already upgraded your iPhone to firmware 2.1 skip step 1.

If you're using an iPhone, you must download iPhone 2.1 firmware using the below link:
http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-5202.20080909.gkbEj/iPhone1,1_2.1_5F136_Restore.ipsw

If you're using an iPhone 3G, download iPhone 3G 2.1 firmware using the below link:
http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-5198.20080909.K3294/iPhone1,2_2.1_5F136_Restore.ipsw

1. Open iTunes 8, and update to iPhone firmware 2.1. You can hold down shift while clicking the Restore button to point to the restore files you downloaded above.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_itunes/

2. Click –> Download QuickPWN iPhone 2.1 Jailbreak <–, or use any of these mirrors if this link doesn't work:
Mirror 1, Mirror 2 Download QuickPWN (14.45 MB) QuickPwn 2.1

Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage.

Open the quickpwn files by unzipping it and place them in this Pwnage folder you just created on your desktop:

Unzip the QuickPwn21-1.zip file inside the Pwnage folder.

2. Run the QuickPWN-GUI.exe file from the Pwnage folder you created on your desktop and browse and select your iPhone 2.1 firmware.

Step 3
Make sure you iPhone 3G is still connected to the computer via USB cable then click the blue arrow to proceed.

Step 4
Click the Browse button to locate your iPhone 3G firmware.

Step 5
Select the 2.1 firmware ipsw file from the Pwnage folder you created on your desktop then double click the ipsw file or select it then click the Open button.

Step 6
QuickPwn will check to verify that the ipsw file is valid. After completetion of the verification, click the blue arrow button to proceed.

Step 7
You can now select whether to Add Cydia, Add Installer, or Replace Boot Logos. Select the ones you would like to perform then click the clue arrow button. Installing Cydia and Installer is highly recommended to enjoy the full jailbreak experience.

Step 8
QuickPwn will now ask you to confirm your iPhone 3G is still connected via USB cable before it continues. Click the blue arrow button to proceed.

Step 9
QuickPwn will now automatically put your iPhone into recovery mode. Once its in recovery mode you will be prompted to: Hold the Home button for 5 seconds, Hold the Home and Power buttons for 10 seconds, then release the Power button and continuing holding the Home button until your iPhone is in DFU mode.