How to jailbreak iOS 4.3.3 via redsn0w 0.9.6rc16 (untethered)
Complete guide to Jailbreaking iPhone, iPod touch, and original iPad running iOS 4.3.3 with redsn0w
The iOS 4.3.3 untethered Jailbreak for iPhone, iPod touch, and original iPad has just gone live... and once again it's the same exploit and the same process as iOS 4.3.1 and iOS 4.3.2. That's right, three-peat! So here's your updated redsn0w Jailbreak walkthrough, just to get you going as fast as possible
Important: iPad 2 is still not supported. Likewise, if you've got a Verizon iPhone you'll want to wait for our updated Verizon iPhone iOS 4.3.3 guide.
Important: If you want to preserve your unlock, DO NOT USE THIS METHOD. To maintain your baseband, you'll need to create a custom IPSW and pwnagetool. Check out our TiPb jailbreak forum for more.
UPDATE: redsn0w has been updated to rc16 to fix an issue with the side ringer/vibration switch. The process remains the same, but we've updated the link to redsn0w below.
Hit the jump for a complete how-to!
What you need
- iTunes 10.2.2 or higher
- redsn0w for Windows or Mac OS X
- iOS 4.3.3 (liPhone3,1_4.3.3_8J2_Restore.ipsw) located in: *Windows XP: Documents and Settings[User]\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes[Device] Software Updates *Windows Vista/7: Users[User]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates *Mac OS X: [User]/Library/iTunes/[Device] Software Updates/
- If you don't care about Unlocking, update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to iOS 4.3.3 via iTunes. (If you're not sure, here's how to update.)
- Next, you will need to download redsn0w via the link above
- Next, you will need to go grab the appropriate iOS firmware for your device. (Located in the directory listed above)
- Once you have downloaded the correct firmware and redsn0w, you are now ready to jailbreak.
- After you launch redsn0w, you will be asked to browse and choose the custom firmware you downloaded in the previous step.
- redsn0w will process the firmware...
- ...and let you know when it's good to go
- Next you'll choose to install Cydia
- And then redsn0w will walk you through placing your device in DFU mode. Just make sure you start this process with your device OFF.
- Let your device do its thing and you're done!
For a complete walk-through, check out the video tutorial above. It's for iOS 4.3.1 but as we said at the beginning, this is the exact same process. If you aren't sure whether or not you want to take a jump to the dark side, check out our complete jailbreak basics guide first!
Questions? Concerns? Did you encounter any problems during your jailbreak? Let us know in the comments or check out the TiPb jailbreak forum!
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Yessssssss I am going to do this as soon as i get home.
I don't share your excitement about having to reinstall all my jb apps just for a meaningless iOS update.
well i updated to 4.3.3 by mistake so im happy to be jailbroken again
You should look into a jailbreak app that backs up and restores all of your jailbreak stuff then. I use PKGBackup, which has worked fantastically for me. Don't ever have to go back and manually install anything.
Then Where is the link for that software.. can you give us ?? so we can download
just search cydia for pkgbackup. it's $8 but worth it
So we have to use 4.3.1 for a 4.4.3 jailbreak? In confused on this part if where you have to download custom firmware
4.3.3 I mean
No. You have to be on 4.3.3, and use 4.3.3 with redsn0w.
You will have to cook your own custom firmware, if you wish to preserve your baseband. If you cook your own firmware, then you don't need to upgrade to 4.3.3 through iTunes, as you'll be updating to 4.3.3 with the cooked firmware.
What basebands does this cover as I am on 04.10.01?
how can i know the basebands of my mobile...????
Don't kill me but I'm still IOS 4.0.1 for 3GS. It's been working great but now I'm ready to update and jailbreak. Can anyone help and let me know the best way to perform this jailbreak? Can i just do a reg update through iTunes and then do the redsn0w jailbreak? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Follow this guide. No difference.
I'm new to jailbreaking and I'm considering to do it as my provider will not enable tethering.
Will this break push notifications or anything else on my 3GS? I remember reading about people having trouble with this in the past.
It only breaks push notifications and YouTube if you hacktivate (activate your iPhone without the original carrier SIM card that the phone is locked to). If you use your iPhone and don't worry about it being unlocked, you're fine.
In addition, there is a package called "Push Doctor", which fixes this, for hactivated, as I've done for my friends.
As a recent JB'er of 4.3.2... MAKE SURE you sync your contacts with Outlook before you upgrade iOS, because a simple back-up WILL NOT save your contacts. I didn't do that (thinking the back-up would save, then restore my contacts), and thus lost ALL of my contacts. I rarely connect my phone to iTunes, so my most recent Outlook sync was way outdated, and I lost a lot of contact data. Just a "heads up" to jailbreak novices... plus of course do a back-up before you upgrade for other settings and apps and things that will restore from a back-up. Good luck!
Don't forget to copy your photos and videos to your hard drive as well.
Another important piece that is hardly ever mentioned in jailbreaking instructions (and caused me hours of delay to figure it out on my own)... when you download the firmware (which is a zip file) you need to save it as an .ipsw file extension. Otherwise, in step 4 above, it will not find the firmware you downloaded when you browse because it will still have a zip file extension. PLEASE let people know they have to save the firmware as a .ipsw file, and update your JB instructions. Novice jailbreaks don't know that important step.
Windows only.
if I jailbreak my iPhone4 do I avoid my warranty?!
YES, but if you need warranty service just restore to original and they will never know.
@Mississippi You "void" your warranty only if they find out. Jailbreaking alone won't make them aware.
thank y'all, I think that's the only thing keeping me from Jailbreaking my phone!
Here is another tutorial to Jailbreak iOS 4.3.3 http://surreystore.com/cms/apple/56-jailbreak-ios-433.html
can somebody help me i dont know anything about jailbreaking iam very new to this plz can someone help dont know how to download the firmware
If you're already on 4.3.3 it should be where the instructions say it is (C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates on Windows 7). Otherwise when iTunes asks you if you want to upgrade, choose "download only" and it will be there. But you need to upgrade anyway.
There is an important bit of info missing: Make sure you let iTunes upgrade you to 4.3.3 if you're not already. I was on 4.2.something and when I followed the JB instructions I thought I had bricked my 3GS. Thankfully I was able to restore in iTunes (eventually) before then running through the JB again without issue.
First step is to let iTunes update you to 4.3.3.
Do I need to restore before upgrading to 4.3.3 if jailbroken on 4.3.1?
It is suggested to restore your iPhone as new when jailbreaking to eliminate any "bad apples" from the last JB. It's really your choice, though...
I cannot find the ipsw file on my xp machine. Makes no sense since I updated to 4.3.3 yesterday. Have no application data folder.
Maybe hidden
why does the "untethered" jailbreak have the option in redsnow to "just boot tethered right now"???
I went through all the steps above and everything went great until the final reboot. Now my phone is stuck on the apple boot logo and wont do anything. Its a 3Gs on 4.3.3. Any idea what happened?
I'm having issues with my jailbreak attempts. I follow the steps, but when i get to the past the rebooting step, to the screen where it says downloading jailbreak date on my iphone, it always freezes up. It never gets to the command prompt looking screen. can someone help me? I'm on an iphone 4 with 4.3.3 software.
yeah do it a few times eventually it will work. I tired holding the buttons a second later than what the jb said.
The guide could not be downloaded. For more ifoormatinn, right click the windows media center system tray icon and open windows media center update log.I want to download the TV guide but it won't download because it stoppes to early.sorry damien and amy but you've been no help.amy because it just doesn't work and damien it won't download in any way
i just attempted to jailbreak my iphone 4 for the first time followed all directions and redsnow is stuck on waiting for reboot and my phone is stuck on a white screen nothing has been happening
help! please :)
I upgraded to 4.3.3 through iTunes, then I followed up the procedures mentioned up but it stuck in mention "uploading ramdisk" on my PC and on my Iphone :downloading jailbreak data..." after a while the iphone reboots and and no cydia installed. also the software on my PC still the program shows the same message.
I installed r16 and it worked for me.
Me did the same thing, but not working??
When I open cydia, it closes itself to the home page, similar with safari web browser
So I need to update my iPhone 4(AT&T) to 4.3.3 and also download the 4.3.3 link from above? I have never jailbroken and I have only had my iPhone for a couple of months. Does anyone have any tips? would it be better to jailbreak my ipad or iphone? which one can I fix easier if something bad happens?
I ran the jailbreak on my iPad, but my apps aren't installing from iTunes, it gives me an error on iTunes. I have cydia installed, no wifi access at the moment. My iPad is not a 3GS. My Cydia icon is white.
I'm jailbreak stupid, but I'm at 4.0.1 and trying to get to 4.3.3. When I open redsnow it asks for my CURRENT version of firmware, do I need the 4.0.1 file or do I point it towards the 4.3.3 file I have downloaded? Why would it want the old 4.0.1 file?
GUYS,, AFTER i jailbreak it,, NOTHING happens,, JUST the same as before.. so, what this jailbreak supposed to be??
a joke??
Nevermind.. I GOT it now.. and Works Fine.. THNX...
what did you do? after jailbreaking mine, its as if its still the same as before.. i can't install cracked apps. help please. thanks
ok, so i have 4.3.3 and i jailbroke fine. I have cydia 1.1.1
but where do i go to find the apps, I dont have installer or anything?
bump
Terry, find the Cydia app on your iPhone. Open it and once it does it's "thing", you can get apps through it.
i had my ipod touch 4g jailbroken.. there's an error though, i can't put cracked apps in it? why is that?
I have a white iPhone already running on 4.3.3. Where do I locate the the IPSW with redsnow?
Documents and Settings[User]\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes[Device] Software Updates *Windows Vista/7: Users[User]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates *Mac OS X: [User]/Library/iTunes/[Device] Software Updates/
I still dont understand how to do that. I'm on windows, and it's taking me just a little bit longer to find out how to do so.
ths application can resolve a few problems with the prior redsn0w app, most importantly with the iPhone 3GS and iPhone..redsn0w rc16 has more improvements
good work
I think you guys are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ipod Touch 3rd Gen!! Updated from 4.0 to 4.3.3 to get prinying options and less cache use- used Pkgbackup great and I want to mention you need to go to folder settings to enable in the view tab "show hidden files" in order to be able to find the 4.3.3 file
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!
thanks man
but one thing more if you want to jailbreak ipod touch 2g you have to do by redsnow previous version and it cannot have ios 4.3.3
where can i download custom 4.3.3 firmware for free...?
If you do mind updating your baseband, easiest way is to open your itunes then update from there... Otherwise use snowbreeze etc (Just google it)...
I have done this exactly as instructions said at least 10 times now and it still doesn't jailbreak it. None of my cracked apps will load.
An error occurred (after doing the jailbreak on windows) the ERROR showed up on the iPod screen...What to do :S now i entered DFU mode can't boot the iOs anymore...
i downloaded the ios 4.3.3 and how do i copy it to my computer
You should download it thru your PC or MAC (Not phone) then unzip it...
I have ios 4.3.2 jailbroken.. N i hav lots of jb stuff installed... So wat should i do to restore all jb stuff after upgrading to 4.3.3???
Plzz sm1 help...
THANKS AAAAAAAAAAAAA-A LOT, IT WAS INCREDIBLE EASY
*INCREDIBLY. :)
My ipsw file sais "iphone2,14.3.38j2_restore" what should i do?
I have updated my iphone 4 with 4.3.3. with modem firmware 04.10.01 I have been through redsnow but when I browse for the restore I can find the restore but I have downloaded it everyday for 4 days now WTF!!!!!! Please help me getting angry FAST. Please email with further instructions if you can to Skitzy469@gmail.com
Thanks in advance!!!
Can't find the firmware for redsnow everytime I download it, it automaticly opens itunes again WTF!!!
fiz o jailbreak da 4.3.3 e não ta amarrado, ta funcionando normalmente.
Observação: fiz com Redsnow 9.06 rc17
I did the jailbreak of 4.3.3 and not tied ta, ta functioning normally.
Note: I made Redsnow 9.6 RC17
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where is the directory from where i can download the firmware?
*Windows XP: Documents and Settings[User]Application DataApple ComputeriTunes[Device] Software Updates *Windows Vista/7: Users[User]AppDataRoamingApple ComputeriTunesiPhone Software Updates
*Mac OS X: [User]/Library/iTunes/[Device] Software Updates/
http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/
I am having problems jailbreaking my i pod i already downloaded the ios and the red snow but when i browse it it asks me to keep opening the ios files what should i do???
Please, I need know If it is safety to Itunes 10.3.1.
Thanks for your help
once i complete the jailbreak will i be able to keep it and restore my phone to the last back up? i have txts and pics on the backup that i need?
done as said but cydia app doesnt load click on it and nothing happens??
whats ipsw
iPod software
after loading everthing my phone gets stuck on the apple logo, only way to bypass this is by choosing tethered mode. anyway to fix this?
i'm having same problem..
"Since this is a tethered jailbreak you must use Redsn0w to help you boot back into your jailbroken device if its powered off for any reason. "
this will happen whenever i boot my phone :S
and i wish to find a solution..
Same goes here. Why people claim it is untethered? How can I make it untethered???
me too and i restore my mine again.
hey ide suggest using irip off ThePirateBay.org with the keygen, remove all your stuff from your ipod download the 4.3.3 iso restore your phone then open redsn0w and go to browse use the 4.3.3 backup/restore file and just go through teh motions of the button clicking it will be good as new ( as new as jailbreaked gets) you just goto cydia install and then your free to roam your iphone/ipod
wow! a lot easier than i thought!! thanks! >:D
Works Perfect!!!
successful! thank you
HOW DO I GET THE IPSW AS A DESKTOP ICON OR WUTEVR
I cant find the IPSW on windows 7...
"If you don't care about unlocking"
....What does this mean? I want an explanation of this before jumping into this process.
I accidentally deleted cydia..who can help mi on redownloading it?
ok so flixibruns downlads the restore but then i try to open it it says its not supported
i am haveing trubble jailbreaking my iphone with red snow i have the firmwere to do it but when i open it it tell me to browse i dont know what to do after that
I have jailbroken with these instructoins how to unlock then?
my iphone was already jailbroken and i have att so I didn't care about unlocking it so I just updated it through itunes but when it was updating the progress bar on the iphone gets about 3/4 of the way and it just stops. I had to hard reset it and when it powers back up it's in recovery mode and so i choose to restore and update it but every time it stops at about that 3/4 mark and there isn't anything I can do to get past it. Any ideas?
direct download your firmware..dont use itunes to download it
Follow the below steps and you are all set no worries:
1- shutdown your iphone with the hard reset "home button and power for 10 second"
2- connect the usb cable to the pc but NOT to the iphone"
3- open itunes
4- while the iphone is off, press the home button for 5-10 seconds then plus the other end of the white connection cable into the iphone
5- do not remove your finger from the home button
6- itunes will detect it and you can now restore it
7- finally you need to jailbreak it again..follow the web instructions
how do u get the file iOS 4.3.3?
whem i download the ipsw in a zip i dont know how to unzip or anything and its pissing me off
I tried installing and it didn't jailbreak my phone plus I have updated ISO 4.3.3. I am using windows 7. I need help please!!
When it tells me to hold the top button and all that i do it and everything loads but it stops at reboot. What's wrong?
Does this work on the ipod touch 4th gen?
I've tried everything in the book and this is the only 1 that works, thanks
my redsn0w gets stuck at 'waiting for reboot' while my iphone 4 white, iOS 4.3.3, never jailbreak before, shows a white screen. however, the phone is able to restart and goes back to normal when i disconnect it from the PC
are all jailbreaks, able to restore
am i able to download 4.3.3 or 5.0 firmware to my itouch that is a 1st generation?
I need help ... it's stuck on "Please wait while your device is being processed
Exploiting with limera1n" should I be patient and wait? Or am I dealing with some technical difficulties? This is my first time doing this.
i got problem with jailbreak, when i'm in the black screen with a bunch of white words. at the end, it say "Error, no successful firmware download after 60000ms! Giving up.
reason: image not found."
anybody who knows whats the problem, plz help me to start dwnwois 7. i can't understand whats the problem.whenever i start pc it shows reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key. if i will have to install dwnwois 7 then suggest me the whole process for it.i will be highly thankful.
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I don't see iPhone Software Update.