How to Jailbreak and Unlock (optional) your 2G iPhone. 2.1
This guide will show you how to jailbreak/unlock the original iPhone 2G only, notthe iPhone 3G. Some important notes before we begin: You must have iTunes 8 installed and you must be on firmware 2.1, if you are not, be sure to update via iTunes. Also make sure to go into the task manager and disable ANYTHING Apple or iTunes related.
This is thanks to the iPhone blog.
1. Get the tools.
Once you are positive you are running the 2.1 on your iPhone and have iTunes 8 installed it’s time to get the tools you will need. Create a folder on your desktop named “Pwnage”, then download the following files into that folder:
Windows QuickPwn 2.1
iPhone 2.1 ISPW
3.9 Bootloader
4.6 Bootloader
(Boot-loaders only needed if unlocking)
Unzip the QuickPwn21-1.zip file inside the Pwnage folder.
2. Launch QuickPwn 2.1
Simply click on the pineapple from the Pwnage folder you created on your desktop.
3. Connect your iPhone
Connect your iPhone via USB to your computer and click the blue arrow to continue.
4. Locate Firmware
Now we have to click the browse button to locate your iPhone firmware.
5. Selecting the 2.1 firmware IPSW
Select the 2.1 firmware IPSW file from the Pwnage folder you created on your desktop then select the IPSW file and click the open button.
6. Firmware Verification
QuickPwn will now verify you have selected the correct firmware. After it is verified click the blue arrow to continue.
7. Customize your firmware
This step allows you select what you’d like installed on your iPhone. You have the ability to select Cydia, Installer, replace boot logos, and unlock your device. Once you have made your selections click the blue arrow to continue on. If you want a full jailbreaking experience, installing Cydia and Installer is highly recommended.
If you don't want to unlock don't tick on unlock iphone button.
And skip to step 9
8. Bootloader Files
You will now be prompted to select your bootloader files that I instructed you to download a few minutes ago. Click on the Browse button and select the 3.9 bootloader from the Pwnage folder you created on your desktop. Repeat this for the 4.6 bootloader file. Then click the blue arrow button to proceed.
9. Verify ConnectionQuickPwn will noW verify that your iPhone is still connected to your PC. Again click the blue arrow to carry on forward.
10. Potential Tricky Part - Pay Attention
Ok, this part seems to give some people issues, but I assure you it does work. QuickPwn will now put your iPhone into recovery mode. When its in recovery mode you will be given directions 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.
11. Let the jailingbreaking begin - no going back now!
QuickPwn will detect your phone is in DFU mode and proceed with the jailbreaking process.
12. You are officially jailbroken - Congrats! Now Time to Unlock (if you chose to unlock if not your finished)- Be Patient
This will only happen if chose to unlock.
Once jailbreaking is complete, QuickPwn will then reboot it and run BootNeuter. Let BootNeuter take over, do not interupt it. This process will take about 5 minutes. Your iPhone will reboot when it has completed and you will have a fully unlocked iPhone!
13. Setting up data connection - T-Mobile ONLY
Go into Settings, General, then Network and enter the following information.
APN: wap.voicestream.com
Username: (leave empty)
Password: (leave empty)