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These are step by step instructions on how to use QuickPwn 2.1 for Microsoft Windows to jailbreak your second generation iPhone 3G 2.1

REQUIRED:

• iTunes 8 installed (make sure to reboot). - Download iTunes

Note: If you have already upgraded your iPhone to firmware 2.1 skip step 2.

Step One

Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage.

Download the following files and place them in this Pwnage folder you just created on your desktop:

• QuickPwn 2.1
• iPhone 3G 2.1 ipsw Download

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

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These are step by step instructions on how to use QuickPwn 2.1 for Microsoft Windows to unlock & jailbreak your first generation iPhone 2.1 2G/EDGE.

REQUIRED:

• iTunes 8 installed (make sure to reboot). - Download iTunes

Note: If you have already upgraded your iPhone to firmware 2.1 skip step 2.

Step One
Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage.

Download the following files and place them in this Pwnage folder you just created on your desktop:

• QuickPwn 2.1
• iPhone 2.1 ipsw Download
• bl39.bin 3.9 BootLoader Download
• bl46.bin 4.6 BootLoader Download

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

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Windows users your wait is finally over. The iPhone Dev Team have release QuckPwn 2.1 for Windows.
Supports 2.1 firmware with the unlocking and jailbreaking of iPhone 1st generation (2G) device. Supports the jailbreaking of iPod Touch 1st generation device and iPhone 3G. Your device will need to be upgraded to 2.1 (using iTunes 8) before running this application.

* It does NOT support the unlocking of iPhone 3G
* It does NOT support the jailbreaking of second generation iPod Touch introduced last week

You can grab it form our iPhone Downloads section under iPhone Utilities::Windows or follow this direct link: Download QuickPwn 2.1

Other files you may need:

• bl39.bin 3.9 BootLoader Download
• bl46.bin 4.6 BootLoader Download
• iPhone 2.1 ipsw Download
• iPhone 3G 2.1 ipsw Download

These are step by step instructions on how to use QuickPwn 1.1 for Apple Mac OSX to jailbreak your 2.1 iPhone or iPhone 3G.

Step One
Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage

Step Two
Download QuickPwn 1.1 from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. Likewise, download the latest 2.1 firmware from below and place it in the same folder.

iPhone 2.1 ipsw Download
iPhone 3G 2.1 ipsw Download

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justinomg has put together this amazing post at MacRumors documenting all the undocumented changes in Apple’s latest iPhone 2.1 firmware.  Obviously quite a bit of time went into creating this list of new features, so thank justinomg and all the other contributers noted in the article.

justinomg’s post:

Undocumented features/fixes:
All screenshots have been taken and uploaded by myself unless stated otherwise. Please do not use them without crediting me.
Feel free to post any more new undocumented features and I will happily upload a screenshot to the thread, crediting you for the find of course.

• Although it isn’t exactly a “new feature”, some bluetooth headsets which didn’t originally work with visual voicemail and other features on previous firmware versions have been reported to be working on 2.1 by different users.
Confirmed headsets:

• Plantronics 520BT Headset (Credit to trunksu).
• Plantronics 925BT Headset (Credit to diesel).
• Plantronics Voyager 510BT Headset (Credit to QuarterSwede).
• Bluespoon AX2BT Headset (Credit to galenmd).
• Any Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep vehicle with U-Connect (Credit to mklos).

• You can now pause apps by clicking the icon while it downloads/installs.

• Tripple clicking the microphone button (attached to included headphones) now goes to the previous song played/in a playlist. (Credit to Sealit). (more…)

Windows user have spent the last day watching jealously, as Mac users have enjoyed the new versions of QuickPwn and PwnageTool for jailbreaking and unlocking iPhone 2.1. Windows users we have good news and bad news for you so here it goes.

Good News: WinPwn 3.0 is on it’s way and will support iPhone & iPhone 3G 2.1.

From WinPwn.com:

It’s been very busy for me recently at work and I haven’t had much time to spend on WinPwn.But i’m hoping that planet/squpid and I can get the latest version out soon. I will keep you updated!

Bad News: It’s still not out and you have to continue waiting. That kind of sucks. I wish there was something I could do for you guys. Oh wait there is something I can do. As long as your iPhone or iPhone 3G has been Pwned previously all you need to do is restore a custom 2.1 firmware via iTunes 8. Here are two custom 2.1 firmware files made via PwnageTool 2.1 with default settings:

iPhone 2.1 Custom ipsw Download
iPhone 3G 2.1 Custom ipsw Download

The iPhone Dev Team have released the latest iterations of their popular software QuickPwn 1.1 and PwnageTool 2.1. Both have been updated to allow for unlocking and jailbreaking first generation iPhone’s on the new 2.1 firmware as well as jailbreaking the iPhone 3G & iPod Touch.

As always you can grab these from our iPhone Downloads section under “iPhone Utilities”::”Mac OSX” or use these direct links:

QuickPwn 1.1 Download
PwnageTool 2.1 Download

Files you may also need:

• bl39.bin 3.9 BootLoader Download
• bl46.bin 4.6 BootLoader Download
• iPhone 2.1 ipsw Download
• iPhone 3G 2.1 ipsw Download

If you have any problems try using our iPhone Forums for support.

This release came with a little jab at Engadget from the Dev Team in response to an article they wrote questioning their relevance. (more…)

Apple has released the 2.1 system software update for the iPhone & iPhone 3G today. If you have a jailbroken or unlocked iPhone we do not recommend updating until software like PwnageTool, QuickPwn & WinPwn have a chance to update for this latest iteration.

Update: Some risk takers have reported it is safe to upgrade to iPhone 2.1, if you have an unlocked first generation iPhone. You will lose your jailbreak but the modem will remain unlocked.

Here’s what’s new:

• decrease in call set-up failures and call drops
• significantly improved battery life for most users
• dramatically reduced time to backup to iTunes
• improved email reliability, notably fetching email from POP and Exchange accounts
• faster installation of 3rd party applications
• fixed bugs causing hangs and crashes if you have lots of 3rd party applications
• improved performance in text messaging
• faster loading and searching of contacts
• improved accuracy of the 3G signal strength display
• repeat alert up to two additional times for incoming text messages
• option to wipe data after ten failed passcode attempts
• Genius playlist creation

As always we’ve mirrored these firmware files in our iPhone Downloads section under “iPhone Firmware”::”iPhone System Software Updates” or just use these direct links:

iPhone 2.1 ipsw Download
iPhone 3G 2.1 ipsw Download

For those of you who have upgraded already let us know your impressions in the comments.

Minutes ago at the Apple “Let’s Rock” event in San Francisco, Steve Jobs finally made the official announcement that iPhone 2.1 will be available this Friday September 12th. No word yet on the expected not so surprise new features.

If you have a Jailbroken or Unlocked iPhone, iPhone 3G or iPod Touch Do not upgrade on Friday. Make sure to check back here for updates on when it’s safe and how to do it.

…This is a big update, it fixes lots of bugs. Fewer dropped calls, big battery life improvements. No crashes with Apps. Backing up is faster. Some great new performance enhancements… free to all owners, available this Friday.

Rumors have been flying around the internet lately about Apple’s “Let’s Rock” event scheduled for 10AM PST in San Francisco tomorrow. The iPhone 2.1 release rumor can be nailed down to this ArsTechnica article which claims to have a good source and that Apple will be releasing iPhone 2.1 tomorrow with unexpected new features that were left out of beta releases.

Some people are speculating that it will be a solution the much complained about lack of Copy and Paste, others are saying it will be GPS speed and direction functionality. Let’s hope it’s both!

No matter what the new features may be if you have an unlocked or jailbroken iPhone or iPhone 3G DO NOT UPGRADE tomorrow. Wait until we hear what the iPhone Dev Team and others have to say about the compatibility of their software with the new firmware version. It is almost guaranteed they will need to update their software tools to adapt for the new iPhone 2.1.

What do you think the new features will be in iPhone 2.1? Leave a comment with your predictions.

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