I want to get the 3gs but.....

dvigue · Thread Author #1 11-29-2009, 08:04 AM

I need to Jailbreak and unlock it? i know there is the base band issue. i would LOVE to buy a new one on ebay but how would i know what base band or OS it comes with. i don't want to buy one and then cant be used (im on tmobile)

any help would be appreciated...

Zed Leppelin · #2 11-29-2009, 08:15 AM

Right now any available baseband can be unlocked, so you can use any iPhone with t-mobile. The problem is with the newer 3Gs phones that require a tethered jailbreak, making the older ones more desirable.

" Blackra1n (jailbreaking/unlocking tool) currently performs only a tethered jailbreak for these new devices, which means you need to use blackra1n every time you boot the device, otherwise all your jailbreak data gets wiped."

CarrierUnlock · #3 11-29-2009, 09:50 AM

Never heard Blackra1n causing that? My iPhone was jailbroken and unlocked using it and I never tether it to the pc.

Zed Leppelin · #4 11-29-2009, 10:04 AM

Just quoted it from another site. Basically it won't start unless it's connected to a pc with blackra1n running

CarrierUnlock · #5 11-29-2009, 10:08 AM

Not true starts just fine. I know multiple users who have used it and no issues whatsoever.

Zed Leppelin · #6 11-29-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CarrierUnlock

Not true starts just fine. I know multiple users who have used it and no issues whatsoever.

With the older 3Gs-s. The tethered jailbreak requires the phone to be connected to a pc with blackra1n running

CarrierUnlock · #7 11-29-2009, 10:13 AM

I have the older 3GS

Zed Leppelin · #8 11-29-2009, 10:15 AM

"Updated October 26, 2009 at 6:05 a.m. PT: shawncpotter, one of our readers', asked for clarification on what "Tethered jailbreak for 3.1 OOTB ipt 8GB and new 3GS units" means. If own a specific late model iPhone 3GS and it loses power or needs to be rebooted for any reason, you must first tether it to a computer and use Blackra1n to turn it back on again."

from Blackra1n RC2 supports tethered 3GS jailbreak | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews

CarrierUnlock · #9 11-29-2009, 10:15 AM

Either way just use pre-caution. If it "does" end up requiring you to do that in the end you can always restore it and sell it.

Zed Leppelin · #10 11-29-2009, 10:32 AM

dvigue there should be a way to determine if it requires a tethered jailbreak by the serial number. Google it.

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dvigue · Thread Author #11 11-29-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed Leppelin

dvigue there should be a way to determine if it requires a tethered jailbreak by the serial number. Google it.

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yeah cause the would really suck, having to have my PC hooked to it when ever i boot it up. thats [b][/b][b][/b][b][/b][b][/b]ty...

dvigue · Thread Author #12 11-29-2009, 10:55 AM

how about jailbreaking with the Pwnage tool? if i do that will i have to connect to a PC everytime i reboot as well?

Zed Leppelin · #13 11-29-2009, 11:08 AM

no, pwnage tool is the better method, but it only works on firmwares 3.0 an below I think.
Shameless sales pitch; I have a mint 3gs for sale in the marketplace that's unlocked without the tethered jailbreak problem. It's on hold right now but if you're interested I can let you know if the deal falls through.

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dvigue · Thread Author #14 11-29-2009, 11:56 AM

has anyone got a 3gs and went back to a regualr 3g? or 2g? just wondering......

it scares me to spend so much on a phone and then something happen and i cant jailbreak. i love my 2g, but its olllllddddddd

Zed Leppelin · #15 11-29-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dvigue

has anyone got a 3gs and went back to a regualr 3g? or 2g? just wondering......

it scares me to spend so much on a phone and then something happen and i cant jailbreak. i love my 2g, but its olllllddddddd

There's NO instance in which you'll EVER get a phone you can't jailbreak AND unlock. If you you're happy with your 2g why get a 3gs?