QuickPwn for Windows Iphone 2G

So you’re ready for the big move to 2.2 but just can’t figure it out? We’re here to help. In our opinion, QuickPwn has been the most effective tool with the fastest turnaround time so far (in the pwnage line) for windows users. Here are some prerequisites such as system requirements and the essential files that you need to complete the QuickPwn process.

Before you start your journey, however, I would like to stress one fact. The iPhone 3G has not yet been unlocked. The Pwnage process does not unlock iPhone 3G. When it does, we will definitely let you know. This guide was created using a 1st generation iPhone with the sole purpose to update it to 2.1 and keep it unlocked.

The iPhone 3G has been unlocked.  At the time of this writing, we are waiting on the iphone-dev team to release the unlock. Please keep in mind that this guide will work for both the iPhone 2G and 3G.

System Requirements

• Windows XP or later
• iTunes 8

Needed files

• QuickPwn 2.2
• 2G iPhone 2.2[iPhone1,1_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw]
  
  
  • Bootloader 3.9 [for use with iPhone 2G]
  • Bootloader 4.6 [for use with iPhone 2G]
• 3G iPhone 2.2 [iPhone1,2_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw]

Before you begin: QuickPwn is not designed to upgrade or downgrade your firmware.

I restored my phone completely to 2.2. You don’t have to because QuickPwn is not that type of exploit (full restore). Simply put, I started the whole process at the activation screen (”Slide for Emergency”).

Download, extract, and run

Just a small note, the guide was written using QuickPwn RC3 (which is what the screenshots show, but the most recent is QuickPwn 2.2.5-2. The process is the SAME!

After the enormous list of prerequisites have been checked off, we’re assuming you already downloaded QuickPwn-225-2.zip and unzipped it. You are now ready to roll if you have a similar directory listing (see below).

Beautiful

Looks great, just like PwnageTool (Mac). From here, we’re hoping that you select the correct device. I am selecting iPhone on the left side because it is for the 1st generation iPhone, and that’s what I have!

We get a sweet big check mark telling us that we’ve selected the 2G iPhone. Now, press the big arrow on the bottom right to move on.

Select Firmware

Select browse and find the firmware you want to load. NOTICE at the bottom it states that this version of QuickPwn supports 2.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2. I’m pretty sure those are the only three firmwares that you can plug in to QuickPwn (so nothing below 2.0 or betas - but hell, who wants a beta?). I downloaded 2.0.2 from the needed files at the top of this guide and now I am about to select it.

Firmware is valid

Once you select your desired firmware, QucikPwn needs a few moments to examine the firmware and make sure it’s valid. Once it’s done, if you’re set to go, you’ll notice the big green check mark as well as the blue highlighted arrow to move on. So, move on!

Select your options

I would recommend you install both Cydia and Installer. If you don’t know what Cydia is (well, where have you been?) - please check out What is Cydia? - a decent warm welcoming to Cydia. If you want to unlock your 2G iPhone with QuickPwn, select the option.

If you have a 2G iPhone and your phone has already been “Pwned”, you do not need to select the unlock option. However, if you have not Pwned before, or did a complete restore on your phone (it should still be unlocked, you can see by looking at the top left corner while your SIM is in during the Activation screen) you will need the bootloader files. I have ran through QuickPwn several times now but it was with phones that have already been unlocked, so I totally forgot to mention it.

The next screen you will be asked for the BL-39 and BL-46 files. Please find the links at the top.

Ready to QuickPwn!

We’re almost there, folks. Just a few more precious minutes and you’ll be on your way with 2.0.2 using QuickPwn - the fastest available method to jailbreak and unlock your device (firmware 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2).

Here… we… GO!

This is by far the easiest method to date that I’ve seen to put your phone in to DFU mode. Don’t be alarmed - if you follow the instructions you’ll be fine and dandy, and your iPhone will be jailbroken and unlocked in just a few moments.

• QuickPwn will put your device in restore mode for you within 30 seconds of that screen popping up
• Once the “Hold down the Home button for 5 seconds…” text turns black (from gray), hold down the home button.
• Once the “Hold down the Home and Power button together for 10 seconds…” turns black (from gray), do not let go of the home button, but press the power button so you are holding them at the same time.
• Once the “Release the power button and continue to hold Home for 30 seconds…” turns black (from gray), release the power button (duh!) and wait until it starts doing it’s thing.

You should see

This. If you followed all of the instructions, your iPhone should be in a mode called “DFU”. This will allow QuickPwn to execute and do it’s thing.

I tried to take a few screenshots during the process. These are some of the tasks you will see going on during the QuickPwn process.

Once it’s finished - you’re finished.

Congrats on pwning your device using QuickPwn.

If you have any comments, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to contact me using kosovar@theiphoneproject.org. You can also use the Contact form link located on the top navigation above the banner on the right.