Unlock iPhone 2G on Firmware 3.1 with Pwnage Tool

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Saad Hamid on September 16, 2009

Finally! I managed to steal my sister's iPhone 2G and experiment on with unlocking it using the PwnageTool on Firmware 3.1.

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The unlock method of iPhone 2G is as much same as that of iPhone 3G but more safe, in case you make a flaw you can easily recover and unlock your iPhone again which is not so easy in case of iPhone 3G and specially the new iPhone 3GS. Follow the steps with open eyes, and trust me you won't even need to ask for help in the comments.

Please backup with iTunes before trying this. This process only works on Mac for now, no Bootloader files were needed during the unlock process.

Grab and download the Pwnage Tool 3.1 for Mac OS X.
Make sure to update to the latest iTunes 9 before attempting this unlock.
Download the 3.1 Firmware for iPhone 3G and save it on your desktop.
Run the Pwnage Tool 3.1 and select iPhone and click next.
Select the Firmware 3.1 with build iPhone1,1_3.1_7C144 and click next.
Select 'Yes', click next and then select 'No', now the 'Building IPSW' has started.
Once completed, select 'Yes' to the prompt and click next.
Open iTunes and click Restore (while holding Option key) and select the newly created Custom 3.1 IPSW on desktop.

Voila! its unlocked and will work with any carrier. As you would notice that the process is very similar to the unlock of iPhone 3G on Firmware 3.1 but with only one difference, you don't have to use Ultrasnow anywhere.

Here is a direct link to download the iPhone 3.1 Firmware for iPhone 2G, alternatively it can be downloaded from ThePirateBay as well.

Note: This method will only and only work for the iPhone 2G and uses the Simple mode in PwnageTool as a reference. No bootloader files are required during the process, at least for us.

Update: An Exclusive Tutorial for users with iPhone 3GS is now available.

Chris Gibson

Wow — thanks! I've unlocked my iPhone loads of times before, but I'm always a bit confused by the process when I come to upgrade. The Dev Team do some great work, but documenting their software isn't one of their strong points. Thanks again.
nellee

Thanks man, my iphone totally unlock because of you! =)
macnewbie

what about windows xp or vista?

bequay113

Keep waiting or you could use the custom firmware a lot of people said it work perfect.

sumy1501

hi i have managed to lock my 2g phone while connecting to Itunes. I have Windows but u have given solution for mac users. Please help me as my phone is now locked and it cant open. Also let me know if my previous data will be retrived or not

nellee

Here's the link for WINDOWS OS

http://www.sizlopedia.com/2009/09/16/unlock-iph…

juliusbroker

Thanks ! it worked for me today.
ketabeta

Help!
I followed the instructions, but as soon I insert a new SIM card, it prompts me connect to I-tunes… I have the Pineapple logo when I turn on the i-phone, but it just does not work with any other SIM I have… what can I do?
http://twitter.com/jonowong Jono Wong

hi,
when i tried to restore using the custom IPSW but i am unable to do this (i get error 1600). any suggestions.
Thanks in advance
khetzel

Can one use an ATT SIM card that does not have the iPhone-required service plan (incl data services) in an unlocked iPhone? I tried without unlocking the device and when I connected to iTunes to “register” it was forcing me to upgrade my service before I could use the phone.

Thanks
chrisw4242

is it true that the iphone 2G CAN BE UPGRADED TO THE BASEBAND 5.11.07 FIRMWARE 3.1 AND STILL BE UNLOCKED VIA THE PROCESS LAYED OUT ABOVE????
Name

This method does not unlock the phone, it jailbreaks it.
Frank Gibson

Just a tip for some people. Even though my (original, pwned to version 2) iphone seemed to match the ipsw file you mentioned, Pwnage didn't like it. I used iphone1,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw and then the bin file bl46.bin and then everything went like clockwork. Thanks for providing this – excellent stuff.
subert

ones my iphone2g got locked but igot it unlocked spending 2000 it was 2years back.but problem is in this process my photos were deleted can I get it back
subert

ones my iphone2g got locked but igot it unlocked spending 2000 it was 2years back.but problem is in this process my photos were deleted can I get it back
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