What Is Jailbreak iPhone And How Can It Benefit You?
blackra1n is jailbreak tool for iPhone firmware 3.1.2 and it supports hacktivation, which is mean that you can fix iPhone stuck on “Slide for Emergency” and “Connect to iTunes” screen and Fix iTunes: The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported
This tutorial will guide you how to Jailbreak iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS with 3.1.2 iPhone firmware installed via Windows/Mac.
Most iPhone users updated their iPhone firmware by mistake while opening iTunes. They got an offer to update iPhone firmware. Once updating/restoring iPhone firmware is done, jailbreak and unlock will be gone.
If you want to update your iPhone firmware to the latest version, you can read this: How-to Update iPhone firmware using Shift and Restore.
Here are steps how-to jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 firmware by using blackra1n
1. Connect iPhone to computer using its USB Cable.
2. Open your browser, and go to blackra1n.com
3. Click the Windows logo to download blackra1n.exe, and choose the location where to save the blackra1n.exe.
4. Once download finished, right click the blackra1n.exe and click Open. If you cannot see the Downloads window, you can press CTRL+J on keyboard to show it (Firefox).
Click Ok if you asked to Open executable file.
5. Click make it ra1n button to start the process.
- Then, your iPhone is entering recovery mode.
- You will see a picture of Geohot (blackra1n’s creator) on your iPhone.
- Done, wait for reboot
- A pop-up message will appear
If you enjoyed this software, you can donate to Geohot for future development. The process is very simple. You just need to click make it ra1n once and wait few seconds. You don’t need to do anything while the process is running.
Have you donate to Geohot?
I have, although small amount.
Go to blackra1n.com and click the PayPal button to donate.
If the process stuck in Done, wait for reboot, but your iPhone has rebooted and works properly, you can close blackra1n.
Now, your iPhone is fully jailbroken.
If you want to continue using blackra1n to unlock your iPhone, read this: How-to Unlock iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware 05.11.07 baseband using blacksn0w
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It works!!! Thanks Geohot
You can buy Geohot some coffee
u made my day…thnx alot
You’re welcome
Geohot i love you dude you saved my iphone
Hi.. this has not worked for me, my phone is frozen with the picture of Geohot and will not turn off..any suggestions
OMG ,, ! This Totally Works ,,
Thaaaaaaaaaaanks Alot ;D
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Hi there
I followed your jailbreak instructions above and my iphone ended up with a picture of the white usb lead and an arrow pointing to an itunes logo. The phone has frozen like this so now really worried…can you help?
Hi James,
By Jailbreaking your iPhone, the problem iPhone stuck on Slide for Emergency Screen and Connect to iTunes logo would go away (if previously you have this problem).
Try to Jailbreak again.
What is the version of your Windows n’ iPhone firmware ?
hey, i have the same problem. The jailbreak is stuck on make it rain and the iphone screen still showing the connect to itunes logo. I have a windows Vista with iphone firmware 3.1.2
hey, i have the same problem. The jailbreak is stuck on make it rain and the iphone screen still showing the connect to itunes logo. I have a windows Vista with iphone firmware 3.1.2. Also my phone is a 3G
Hey Great tool,
I was able to jailbreak my iphone with your tool, though i faced few problems.
Please modify your article and warn users to use right firmware to ensure success.
I have 2G model but i used to restore 3G firmware thatz why initially i cudnt jailbreak it.
Great work…keep it up
It’s not my tool, but created by geohot.
Oh, I thought it was basic info that everybody has known.
Anyway, thanks for your suggestion.
Thankssssssssssssssssssssss alot friend
you da man forreal
I have a 2G iphone which was at 1.1.4 firmware. I tried to upgrade to the latest i.e. 3.1.2.
i followed all the steps in tutorial to first upgrade the firmware to 3.1.2 and then jaibreak it. the result was that i could see that the iPhone rebooted and i could see the home screen, but No SIM seems to work. It shows either “No Service” or a signals bars at its minimum.
Can somebody help me on what is the issue? below is the detail on the iphone after the entire process.
Model MA712LL
Model Firmware 04.05.04_G
Also i could see that i can access my iPhone from Itunes and was able to syncc data.
Thanks,
Hi, read the unlock tutorial to use any SIM card on your iPhone.
we have the same unit of iphone, i accidentally upgraded to 3.1.2 version, you can jailbreak it with blackra1n but you cant unlock it with the snow package embedded in the said software…even if you try redsnow 0.8 you’ll get frustrated. redsnow0.8 cannot unlock and jailbreak 3.1.2 ipsw…you should downgrade your firmware version to 3.0.1 >>> you must first download the 3.0.1 ipsw for 2G iphone at <<>> and then intall it to your iphone using shift+restore on the itunes window by selecting the file you have downloaded on your computer..your iphone will be restored to firmware 3.0.1 version… download the redsnow 0.8, and the bootloader BL 3.9 and BL 4.6…. But note that you have to download also the 3.0.0 ipsw for 2G ,,, because this is the only latest ipsw that can be recognized by redsnow 0.8..>>> the rest, you should read the tutorial on this site>>>> http://www.iphonedownloadblog.com/2009/06/20/tutorial-iphone-30-unlock-redsn0w/………..it will surely work on your phone, jailbreaken and unlocked…the same with my iphone 2G 3.0.1 ipsw, 4.05.04_G baseband, MA712LL…
This is the best and fastest jailbreak (and only unlock) I have ever done! Geohot, you are the MAN!
pls help just downloaded this blackrain, then got cydia, then went to get the ibluetooth app, got that downloaded thenwen i went to use it, it said “error unable to start the stack,please try restarting the app, if prob persists the rebooting device” i did that and its still the same, is there anything u can do to help me get this working? please please
I’ve never used cracked apps. Thanks
Hi, this is a great jailbreak but now I have no reception and cannot make or receive calls is there anyway of resolving this?
incorrect email address previously: Hi, this is a great jailbreak but now I have no reception and cannot make or receive calls is there anyway of resolving this?
Hi, please continue reading to How to Unlock iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware
HI PLEASE HELP ME!!
I TRIED TO JAILBREAK MY PHONE (3G, 3.1.2) FOLLOWING YOUR INSTRUCTIONS BUT WHEN I RUN THE BLACKRA1N PROGRAM MY PHONE JUST GETS STUCK ON THE RECOVERY MODE SCREEN AND THE BLACKRA1N WINDOW JUST SAYS “ENTERING RECOVERY” BUT IT DOESN’T DO ANYTHING ELSE! I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO… =(
Using Vista ?
Have you tried compatibility mode for Windows XP?
Have you tried to unplug&plug USB cable from computer quickly?
I can’t donate with paypal, because i live in Georgia and in paypal cauntry list have not Georgia, i don’t know why. I can using blackra1n without donate?????
Yes, you can.
Blackra1n is FREE. But having some bucks for donation is recommended.
OK, I understand. thank for fast question. and thank you verry much for this prog.
After clicking make it rain and entering recovery is done it pops up the: enjoy your jailbroken iphone window. and after clicking ok the Iphone gets back to the screen that says plug it into Itunes where you can slide for emergensy call. And the itunes loads and then it says insert the supported sim card. But the blackrain screen is stuck at done, wait for reboot. I followed this guide as good as I can. Sorry about my grammar.
Can you please help me fix this?
Can you tell me your iPhone and computer specs?
this occurred to me too, but as i figured it out, my phone was running on 3.0.1 version, and when i tried to jailbreak it with this tutorial(blakrain), an error message in the itunes will pop up, and the blakrain will stuck at”done, wait for reboot.. if your firmware version is 3.1.2, there should be no problem jailbreaking it with this, i have done it 3x and it ran so smooth.. i just opted to downgrade to 3.0.1 version because blacksnow cant unlock my phone because there was a conflict in baseband version of mine which is 4.04.05..now its working, jailbreaken and unlocked!! just keep on reading you will learn how to… list down ur iphone specs…
Hi, I used blackra1n and it really helped get me out of the sim card compatibility issue and all but now some of the things on my iphone have dissappeared for instance i have no network now and my carrier (previously displayed before at the top of the screen with network signal bars) are gone. There is a constant one bar signal now and my phone can neither recieve or send messages, calls and other things that neeed a network.
Also under SETTINGS, the options of CARRIER and NOTIFICATIONS are gone. Under the GENERAL and then NETWORK options, the settings for CELLULAR DATA NETWORK has also disappeared.
All these thing existed on my iphone before using blackra1n and before updating. PLEASE HELP ME….
Initially I must say thank you for your valuable service to recover my iPhone. Now it working properly but unfortunately I don’t have my service provider signal on my phone left top corner. By the way I am from Sri Lanka my service provider “Dialog Gsm” please explain me how can I get back my signal to my iPhone. Before this I gave a call to Apple Customer care center they didn’t gives like this proper information but I have paid for make a call from Sri Lanka 18.5 US $. Oww Any way thank you for your help and please replay me.
The window is stuck on ‘Running’ and nothing is happening. Also, there is a plug into iTunes symbol on the iPhone. Please help
Ritu – Did you get around your problem? Am also having the same problem. Please help!
i tried the blackra1n and:
- firstly it didn’t ask me where to save the file it automatically saved it in Downloads file;
- secondly, when I ran the file it showed everything above except the pic of geohot and now i just have a black screen on my iphone with the backlight on and it’s been this way for about a half hour
please advise
Hello – Did you get around this? If yes, please share the secret
i accidently updated the new version from itunes 3.1.3(7E18) with baseband 05.12.01 on my 3gs iphone and i try to restore it again from itunes because my iphone was lock and i cannot use anymore. but now i have again another problem is that when i turn on my iphone i saw the usb connected with itunes and there is a lock sign above the itunes. i dont know how to fix it please i need your help. or you can write to me in veshchhetri@yahoo.com.
Hi, 3.1.3(7E18) with baseband 05.12.01 is not unlockable yet.
I now have a blank screen on my iphone to, what can I do?
great! beter than apple service center!!!
how can i donate?
Well if you have a blank screen i know from my experience that your phone is f*cked.btw guys..how long it’s that reboot?how should i wait..shoul i wait till the end?
Hi, it shouldn’t take more than 1 min.
May I know more details about your iPhone?
hi, i was trying to jailbreake iphone, but cant save blackra1n.exe in it because my computer doesnt recognise iphone. please help me how to this.
Hi Nataliya, you should run blackra1n.exe on your computer, not your iPhone.
any other alternatives to unlock 3.1.3? or ideas when it will be jailbroken by blackra1n?
You can jailbreak iPhone 3.1.3 firmware by using redsn0w 0.9.4, but baseband 05.12.01 isn’t unlockable yet.
Help me! Why can’t I unlock my iPhone (not 3G or 3G S)!? Please tell me! Thanks!
What’s the baseband version?
hi, í have 2G model, am trying to jailbreak and on step 4 i get the below error –
”this application has failed to start because ASL.dll was not found, reinstalling the application may fix the problem”
i downloaded blackra1n again but got the same error, please suggest.
thanks! jeetu
The Solution is you go to
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support
and click on the ASL.dll (Apple System Log)
Right Click and click on ” Open With ”
And Browse for Blackra1n Then when you open blackra1n it will work as it has before
with no problems.
Hi, I am new to all this, somehow got the firmware downloaded from the page ‘direct download links….’on this site for my 2G and jailbroke it using blackra1n…. I need to unlock it now but the modem firmware is 04.05.04 ;;; what should I do.. ? pleeease reply ..
You can unlock it using black sn0w or ultra sn0w.
hi,
what do i do? is it dead? also i did not see the gehot pic on my iphone.
i tried jailbreak, bt my iphone screen is still stuck on usb pic connect to itunes. the blackr1n said its done
my iphone is the earliest version , i do not remember bt i think 1.1.4.
please help.
Please is there no way, you could help?
Try to jailbreak using redsn0w 0.9.4.
Hey All! HELP NEEDED!!!
MY Iphone 3gs was jail broken back in Oct 09, i opened Itunes last night and have upgraded the software or whatever it was that came up, i have tried all the ways to have it running again.. the device still has a USB connect to Itunes symbol and the itunes is still reading Sim card in this phone in not supported.. Iphone is stuck on “Emergency Slide”. cant get anywhere.
New Sim still nothing!!
I’m sure your iPhone has updated its firmware version to 3.1.3
Please read guide to jailbreak iPhone 3.1.3 firmware
hi
i’ve jailbroken my iPhone 3g but the problem still persists- “the connect to iTunes” is still on display. what should i do?
Hi, if this issue appear due to iPhone firmware update to 3.1.3, you should read the newest tutorial to jailbreak 3.1.3 firmware.
WOOT!!!! IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My wife mistakenly updated her iPhone, which was a jailbreak model. I have been able to get everything working again except for the cellular network recognition. I have used both blacksnow and redsnow plus the carrier codes available on the internet (mine is for Orange, Switzerland). Has anyone else had similar problems? We have wi-fi, but no cellular access…
Your baseband version has updated as well, which is not yet unlockable. All you need to do is waiting until the new software to unlock baseband 05.12.01 released.
it displays ASL.dll not found when i start blackra1n…help me please
im having the same problem..when i open blackra1n it says when try to jailbreak and on step 4 i get the below error –
”this application has failed to start because ASL.dll was not found, reinstalling the application may fix the problem”
i downloaded blackra1n again and again and again but got the same error, and when i click on make it rain windows closes it cuz error!!!
PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!
what about the the baseband 3.1.4? the unlock is realed yet or not?
its not workin stil that sim card bla bla is there. n im tryin for the 3rd time.itc come to DONe ,WAIT FOR REBOOT n then stucks
Hello, Thanks for posting this information! It was very easy to follow and jailbroke the phone, which got me off the slide for emergency screen. The only problem is that everytime I restart the iphone, the connect to itunes screen comes up and won’t go back to the home page until I plug the phone into itunes and blackra1n runs. Is there a way to prevent this from happening?
It means your iPhone is tethered jailbreak.
Hi iphoners.. my father bought an iphone when he was in the US and he bring here in the philippines.. it was working properly when he was using the sim card here in our country.. then he accidentally updated his iphone using itunes.. and now the iphone isnt accepting the sim card.. ive tried and read everything about how to restore the phone.. even blackrain isnt working.. what should i do?..
Hi! My uncle got me this iPhone, too. It’s from US. And I accidentally updated my iPhone, too. It was locked. If you are somewhere near Alabang Town Center there is an iPhone repair/unlocking (also jailbreaking) shop there. I went there and they fixed it. It cost me 500php though. But it’s cheaper compare to other shops in other places/malls. But it also depends on firmware. 3.1.3 is still unlockable. But they can downgrade it for you to unlock it. Hope I helped..
(sorry, I dunno how to fix this my self)
If it takes more than one min to reboot and all you have is a black screen…
One of the first versions ??
hello , i need your help!! i bought a second hand 3G 16gb iphone , and it was already uploaded with Isos 4 . The problem whas the phone was quite slow so , after sync it with itunes (which i did without any problem ) i decided(foolishlingly) to reset it to factory settings, and now the iphone wouldnt work at all , when i switch it on it says to connect to itunes , and when i do , it keeps saying that the sim card is not supported.. i tied to download blackra1n to try to solve this problem but when i do so , it keeps saying that the ASL.dll was not found..what to do?????
blackra1n cannot jailbreak iOS4. You can use redsn0w 0.9.5b5-1 instead.
Everytime i try to do this i dont see the logo or anything. It just goes to a black lit up screen for about 20 minutes or longer then goes completely black. Help please?
Are you reading the right post?
Make sure you’re doing it.
tried using blackra1n but after done wait for reboot it’s still went to the logo of usb and itunes.
please help me……
Make sure you’re reading the correct tutorial.
If your firmware version is 3.1.3, read this post Jailbreak iPhone 3.1.3 firmware
Hi, I am not allowed to download the software as I am not a member. Can anyone send me an invitation? I would be grateful Thanks
exe the blackra1n, but message shown “This application has failed to start because ASL.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem”…. please help.
Hi Irene, I’m getting the same error msg. Did you resolve it?
PLZ help me i recently updated my phone and i was locked so i followed the steps when i came to opening make it rain it asks me too send an error report and closes the screen PLZ help : C
I updated my iphone through Iphone and after the installtaion; this messages appered ‘sim card not supported’ so I installed the program (blackra1n.exe) but it did not work, is there any other ideas?
Hey man, i cant get up the picture of geohot. I get stuck at step 5. The same pic shows on my iphone. The USB and the itunes logo. Please please help me…
hi, blackra1n didnt work for me, it said the ASL.dll isnt found, then it doesnt work, help me please!!
Read this post: Fix “ASL.dll is missing from your computer”
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I have a 3G (Not aware of firmware or anything) 16 GB phone and it was unlocked when i took it from one of my friend. I got a prompt in itunes to update the software and i did that but since then it is stuck at Emergency Calls only. I don’t have an AT & T sim to unlock it as i am using this phone in India. I tried using blackra1n but it gives me an error message “ASL.dll” not found. Please suggest the way to activate this phone. I am using windows with Internet Explorer. I have no idea about cydia, redsnow etc. but if someone can guide me i can follow the instructions and do it. Thanks
Please read this guide to fix ASL.dll not found Fix “ASL.dll is missing from your computer”
Total nightmare! I restored my iphone (which I only use as an ipod) and afterwards it was stuck on the “Connect to iTunes screen” with the only option being that to make an emergency call. I researched online and decided that jailbreaking it was my only hope. I downloaded blackrain, even saved it in the Apple Folder like it suggested. Now…I ran blackrain, got all the way to the “done, wait for reboot” sign and my iphone is frozen to the “Connect to iTunes”screen. I forced a reboot by holding down the off/on and home buttons and it still can back to that screen. Everytime I ran blackrain iTunes popped up saying No Sim detected, unplug. What am I doing wrong? Somebody help me! Is it because there HAS to be a SIM card inside? I took it out because it was messing up my music library. Any advice?!?!?!?
The first question is: “What is your iPhone firmware?”