How to Jailbreak iPhone with PwnageTool and Winpwn

Post published on 13th August 2008

If you don’t feel like you’re getting all you can from the iPhone App Store and other perks of the iPhone and icons customization, then jailbreaking is for you. If you are using Mac, you should use the jailbreak utility called PwnageTool while it’s not as one-step as ZiPhone, it still offers an easy GUI interface for the job.

The 2.0 jailbreak will add an app called Cydia to your iPhone, which is the 2.0 version of Installer.app. Like Installer.app, using Cydia, you can browse and install free iPhone apps not officially sanctioned by Apple.

To get your 2.0 jailbreak on with PwnageTool 2.0, you’ll need an original iPhone upgraded to the iPhone 2.0 software, a new iPhone 3G, or an iPod touch upgraded to the iPhone 2.0 software. You’ll also need a Mac since PwnageTool is Mac-only. Finally, you’ll also need to download a few files: the PwnageTool itself, iPhone 2.0 firmware, and boot loaders. And then you can read the PwnageTool Step by Step Guide for instructions.

If you are using Windows, you should use the jailbreak utility called Winpwn. Before you get started, make sure you have an iPhone or iPod touch running either the 2.0 software. Winpwn downloaded and installed on your computer and a Windows machine. And then you can read the Winpwn Step by Step Guide for instructions.

Warning: The 2.0 jailbreak is still relatively new, and does suffer from instability. You might experience hang-ups and freezes trying out new apps. If you decide to jailbreak, proceed with the utmost caution and a full backup of your device’s data.

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December 4th, 2008 at 2:35 pm


I have just done my iphone i was a little bit scared to mess about with it at first but it really is simple to do and now i can do so much more with my iphone great stuff thanks…