iPhone Hacks :: iPhone System Software 1.1.1 Activation & Jailbreak Method
This guide assumes you're running iPhone system software 1.1.1. It details the necessary steps to bypass activation, jailbreak, and install NullRiver's Installer.app. iTunes is not necessary.
- At the activation screen, slide to make an emergency call;
- Dial *#301# — the phone will call itself;
- Answer and immediately tap "Hold";
- The phone will call itself again, hit "Decline";
- At the keypad, go to Contacts, add a new contact;
- Hit "Add new URL" and enter "prefs:" (without the quotes);
- Add another new URL, enter "jailbreakme.com";
- Save the contact and go to the first URL by tapping it;
- This opens the iPhone Settings, add an accessible Wi-Fi network;
- Also recommended: set General -> Auto-Lock -> Never;
- Press the Home button and slide for emergency call;
- Dial 0, answer, do steps 3 and 4 (Hold, then Decline);
- Browse to that contact you created and select the second URL, jailbreakme.com;
- Read, then install AppSnapp Installer;
- Wait... The phone should restart within 2 minutes.