Jail Breaking Iphone 3GS with Version 5.0.1 or 5.1

By mkol
in iPhone - iOS/tvOS/watchOS

 Share

Recommended Posts

Veteran

mkol

Posted
Posted

Hello Guys,

Pardon me if we are not suppose to discuss this but If we are allowed than please help.

I have Iphone3gs I got it jailbreak to 4.1OS but I have been told I cannot upgrade to 5.0.1 or 5.1 otherwise the phone will be locked. Isn't there a way where I can upgrade the software and Jail break it to get it work?

I have tried google search but it seems that no one has solution which is working for this.

thanks

Grand Master

Shadrack

Posted
Posted

I have tried google search but it seems that no one has solution which is working for this.

Google searching "jailbreak iphone 3gs 5.1" lead me to: http://www.iphonehac...ng-redsn0w.html

It looks like for v5.1 it is currently a tethered jailbreak so you might want to wait. v5.0.1 is the most up-to-date version that has a non-tethered jailbreak, but updating to v5.0.1 might be tricky since Apple won't sign for that version anymore. You might already have your SHSH blobs for v5.0.1. Does Cydia still save these for you? Not sure, I haven't messed with jailbreaking in awhile because I have no use for it.

Grand Master

Brandon H Supervisor

Posted
  • Supervisor
Posted

I am waiting for the update on this same version myself. It's been a month already that they say they will release a working version "in a couple days"...

it's not that easy finding a usable exploit that they can use to make it unterhered, just give them time
Grand Master

Brandon H Supervisor

Posted
  • Supervisor
Posted

what about on 5.0.1, Is there untethered break for iphone 3gs

yes, but good luck getting your iPhone to that version as apple doesn't sign it anymore (meaning even if you download it from the web when you try to use the file to update your iPhone, iTunes with just error out during the update process)

also

'If you?re lucky enough to have an old-bootrom 3GS, this jailbreak is actually untethered (redsn0w will figure that part out automatically).'

like said in this post, if you have the older 3gs boot rom it will be an untethered jailbreak even for 5.1

Grand Master

Wildies

Posted
Posted

or you can still update to 5.1 and smeitether the redsnow tether jailbreak, which work perfectly with me...

and just for clarification:

Tether Jailbreak : when phone restart for any reason, it will loop crash into the apple logo. you have to connect it to PC to work again

Semitether Jailbreak : when phone restart, it will work without your jailbreak apps, just the essiential stuff, till you connect to pc again.

Collaborator

g0dzilla

Posted
Posted

This can be done but you'll have to wait (patiently...) like everyone else for an untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1. The last update I saw was about a week or so ago where exploits had been found but it takes time to get a 'userland' jailbreak ready for the public - this could be weeks or months as sometimes the developers like to release the new jailbreak tool after the next iOS update is released by Apple; so that the exploits found are not patched.

Personally I waited very, very patiently for months for the untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.0.1 on the iPhone 4. (I did not want to go down the tethered route in conjunction with the SemiTether app from Cydia).

Collaborator

g0dzilla

Posted
Posted

It seems as though the article in the link that you posted only outlines how to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 5.1 whilst also preserving your Baseband (needed for future iPhone Unlocks), which is done via restoring from a custom IPSW file and under the Windows platform. It does not mention anything about a recent Jailbreak method and by restoring your phone through this method, from my knowledge; you will lose your current Jailbreak.

Did you perhaps re-Jailbreak the phone using a tethered Jailbreak?

As far as I can tell, there is still no untethered Jailbreak available for any iDevice or any Unlock method for the latest Basebands for that matter...

Grand Master

mad_onion

Posted
Posted

It seems as though the article in the link that you posted only outlines how to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 5.1 whilst also preserving your Baseband (needed for future iPhone Unlocks), which is done via restoring from a custom IPSW file and under the Windows platform. It does not mention anything about a recent Jailbreak method and by restoring your phone through this method, from my knowledge; you will lose your current Jailbreak.

Did you perhaps re-Jailbreak the phone using a tethered Jailbreak?

As far as I can tell, there is still no untethered Jailbreak available for any iDevice or any Unlock method for the latest Basebands for that matter...

You can get untethered jailbreak for the older 3gs before the exploit was fixed that allows it. He might have one of the old ones.

Collaborator

g0dzilla

Posted
Posted

Mark, it seems as though the article in the link you posted describes how to "Jailbreak 5.0.1 Untethered On iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad 1, iPod Touch With Redsn0w 0.9.10b1".

This is now deemed an 'old' iOS version that you cannot restore to because Apple has stopped signing it since iOS 5.1 has been released to the public - the only way you could restore to iOS 5.0.1 now is via Cydia's (saurik's) servers if you have an SHSH saved for that firmware version for your device.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Posts

    • Save up to 87% on ChatPlayground AI lifetime subscriptions

      By News Staff · Posted

      Save up to 87% on ChatPlayground AI lifetime subscriptions by Steven Parker Today's highlighted deal comes via our Apps + Software section of the Neowin Deals store, where for only a limited time, you can save up to 87% on ChatPlayground AI: lifetime subscriptions. ChatPlayground AI puts the world’s top AI models in one powerful interface, letting you enter a single prompt and instantly compare outputs from multiple models to choose the perfect response for your needs. Boost productivity and creativity with access to the latest AI giants like GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 4, Gemini 1.5 Flash, DeepSeek V3, and dozens more — all in one window. Whether you’re chatting, coding, generating images, or refining prompts, ChatPlayground AI equips you with advanced tools like prompt engineering, image/PDF chat, saved conversations, and AI image creation, plus priority support to keep your workflow seamless. Access the world’s best AI models Side-by-Side Comparisons: Enter one prompt & instantly view results from multiple AI models to find the best output for your needs 40+ AI Models: Includes GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 4, Gemini 1.5 Flash, DeepSeek V3, Llama, Perplexity, and many more Multi-Function Platform: Access AI for chat, image generation & coding all within a single interface Web Browser Extension: Offers a Chrome extension to seamlessly integrate the platform into your browsing workflow Boost productivity with powerful features ChatPlayground Interface: Designed for seamless AI model comparison in one window Prompt Engineering: Refine & optimize your prompts for better, more accurate responses Chat with Images & PDFs: Upload visuals and documents to get context-aware answers Saved Chat History: Keep track of past conversations for reference & ongoing projects AI Image Generation: Create high-quality visuals powered by top AI image models Priority Customer Support: Get faster assistance whenever you need it What you'll get with the Unlimited Plan Includes unlimited messages/month Built for prompt engineers, startups, and teams who run experiments nonstop Includes priority access to new features and future models Good to know Length of access: lifetime Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase Access options: Desktop Max number of device(s): Unlimited Available to both NEW & Existing users Updates included A lifetime subscription to ChatPlayground AI (Unlimited Plan) normally costs $619, but you can pick it up for just $79 for a limited time - that represents a saving of $530 (87% off). Click the link below for more details, always check terms and specifications before making a purchase. Get this ChatPlayground AI (Unlimited) for $79 (was $619) There are also two other discounted plans to choose from. Although priced in U.S. dollars, this deal is available for digital purchase worldwide. Support queries If you have queries or need support for any of the Neowin Deals, please use the contact form here. Neowin Deals are managed and sold by StackCommerce who represent Neowin on an affiliate basis. Why we post these deals We post these because we earn commission on each sale so as not to rely solely on advertising, which many of our readers block. It all helps toward paying staff reporters, servers and hosting costs. So for those that keep moaning and complaining, be thankful we're still online for you to even do that. Other ways to support Neowin Whitelist Neowin by not blocking our ads Create a free member account to see fewer ads Make a donation to support our day to day running costs Subscribe to Neowin - for $14 a year, or $28 a year for an ad-free experience Disclosure: Neowin benefits from revenue of each sale made through our branded deals site powered by StackCommerce.
    • Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 Ergonomic Office Chair review: The Ikea of chairs

      By Steven P. · Posted

      Not on my Aeron Remastered no.
    • Tidal won't monetize AI slop music, company says

      By Steven P. · Posted

      I like Tidal, but it still does not control devices from the mobile/app and still no surround support. And yeah re: above comment I still get a lot of network errors and I am on a 4/4 Gbit Fiber connection.
    • Microsoft Edge gets tons of security features, including AI model that can see your screen

      By Riggers · Posted

      Aren`t "security features" and "AI model that can see your screen" a tad diametric!
    • Samsung, Amazon extend 990 PRO 2TB NVMe SSD deal beyond Prime Day 2026

      By hellowalkman · Posted

      Samsung, Amazon extend 990 PRO 2TB NVMe SSD deal beyond Prime Day 2026 by Sayan Sen Recently, we had Amazon's Prime Day 2026 sales wherein there were several great deals including on SSDs. One of those discounted components was the Samsung 990 PRO SSD as the 2TB variant of it was selling for $370, a very good price after a long time. Although that deal was supposed to expire today, Amazon has now extended that sale further (purchase link under the specs table down below). The 990 PRO is a PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD and still one of the fastest drives available today for under $400. Speaking of fast, sequential reads and writes are rated at 7450 MB/s and 6900 MB/s, respectively. The random throughputs for reads and writes are 1400K IOPS and 1550K IOPS, respectively. The 990 PRO is based on Samsung's 7th Gen V-NAND flash, and it too is TLC. It packs 2 gigs of LPDDR4 DRAM cache, which helps the random performance. The endurance rating for this is 1200 TBW (terabytes written), which should be sufficient for most users. The Samsung 990 PRO is compatible with the PlayStation 5, but if you are going to use the 990 PRO on a PC, check out the Samsung Magician app that lets you track your drive's health, update its firmware, customize various settings, and more. The technical specs of the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB are given in the table below: Specification Value Form Factor M.2 2280 Interface PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 NAND Flash Samsung V-NAND TLC Controller Samsung In-house Controller Cache Memory Samsung 2GB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM Sequential Read Speed Up to 7,450 MB/s Sequential Write Speed Up to 6,900 MB/s Random Read (4KB, QD32) Up to 1,400,000 IOPS Random Write (4KB, QD32) Up to 1,550,000 IOPS Random Read (4KB, QD1) Up to 22,000 IOPS Random Write (4KB, QD1) Up to 80,000 IOPS Operating Temperature 0°C to 70°C Reliability (MTBF) 1.5 Million Hours Endurance 1,200 TBW (Total Bytes Written) Get it at the link below: Samsung 990 PRO SSD 2TB NVMe SSD (MZ-V9P2T0B/AM): $369.99 (Sold and Shipped by Amazon US) Good to know This Amazon deal is U.S. specific, and not available in other regions unless specified. We only use first-party seller links (at the time of article publishing); ensure that you purchase from a first-party seller link only. Check out Today's Deals on Amazon | or our recent tech deals. Become a Prime member (for Students or SNAP) via Neowin Get Prime Access - Prime for half price (for qualifying Medicaid, EBT, SNAP) Subscribe to Prime Video, Audible Plus, Music Unlimited or Kindle Unlimited via Neowin As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases

  • Recent Achievements

    • Reacting Well
      NovaEdgeX earned a badge
      Reacting Well
    • Week One Done
      NovaEdgeX earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • One Year In
      BA the Curmudgeon earned a badge
      One Year In
    • Conversation Starter
      rosiecharles earned a badge
      Conversation Starter
    • First Post
      KMilenkoski1202 earned a badge
      First Post

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      539
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      266
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      151
    4. 4
      Steven P.
      98
    5. 5
      macoman
      66
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!