How to Use Purplera1n to Jailbreak iPhone 3GS (3G S)
Purplera1n, the jailbreaking tool for iPhone 3GS (3G S) has been released by George Hotz. By using purplera1n to jailbreak iPhone 3GS, user can install unofficial or unauthorized applications which do not make it to Apple App Store in iPhone 3GS. And Ultrasn0w can be installed to unlock iPhone 3GS. Purplera1n uses iBoot Environmental Variable Overflow bug that presents in iPhone 3GS bootrom to inject code to jailbreak iPhone 3GS.
Here’s the brief guide on how to use Purplera1n to jailbreak iPhone 3GS on firmware OS 3.0. Important note is that Purplera1n is meant for iPhone 3GS only, and is not an unlock tool to break the SIM-lock.
How to Jailbreak iPhone 3GS on Firmware 3.0 with Purplera1n
- Download latest version of Purplera1n from http://www.purplera1n.com/ (Purplera1n for Windows or Purplera1n for Mac).
- Download and install iTunes 8.2.
- Connect iPhone 3GS 3.0 to computer.
- Backup all contents on iPhone 3GS.
- Double click on purplera1n.exe to start running Purplera1n.
- Click on make it ra1n button.
- Wait for iPhone 3GS to enter recovery mode. And then Purplera1n will reboot the iPhone 3GS device.
- After iPhone 3GS bootup, there is a app called Freeze which is the Purplera1n installer app on the Springboard. Click on Freeze to run it.
- In Freeze screen, click on Install Cydia.
- Cydia will be downloaded and installed. The status will change to “Finished” once the whole jailbreak process is finished.
- If the Cydia does not show up after Freeze is completed, reboot the iPhone.
- Launch Cydia and let it run all the necessary updates.
Currently, Purplera1n is only available for Windows system. Some apps such as WinterBoard and VOiPOver3G still does not work properly on iPhone 3GS, so if you’re looking to install these apps, it’s possible to wait for the update been released before jail breaking the iPhone 3GS.
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November 7th, 2009 00:19
Well dude u need the BLACKRa1n tool it’s a different Firmware so it doesnt work with pruplerain
October 23rd, 2009 02:22
i got fucked off…this totally screwed my iphone 3gs…no way it not at all rebooting and my screen is stuck where it shows a itune sign with usb. what should we do…also the Purplera1n software gets hanged after this stage so whenever i run this application it is getting hanged…fuck someone help me ..whr is the column writer..
October 14th, 2009 21:54
This pile of crap frozen mypoxy phone. I tunes wants to recover my phone, lose all my data
If this happens I willhunt this bastard down and stab him
October 9th, 2009 14:18
FCk!!!!This fckng purplera1n froze my iphone 3GS in recovery mode and I cant get out of it.And my computer does not recognize! Please help!!!
September 17th, 2009 13:41
after installing my new 32gs ipod freezed my computer will not recognize please help
September 13th, 2009 09:58
it just stop at restore
September 6th, 2009 00:14
is this a major problem with purplera1n lately my iphone is also crashing on the same screen. any ideas on how to get past this or should wait for new version of purplera1n to match new iphone verson?
September 4th, 2009 01:36
ok, just hold the home button an then press and hold the power button. your phone should reboot
August 30th, 2009 20:15
My iphone is frozen too….how can I do??
August 30th, 2009 04:07
Did anyone find out how to leave the frozen screen?
August 29th, 2009 13:57
How do i get my 3GS off the George Hotz screen ? Its frozen on there .
August 29th, 2009 04:21
purple rain on display but phone seems to be froze there. someone please help
August 18th, 2009 08:32
is there any way to uninstall this since I accidentally installed it on my G2 and it froze on the locked screen.My computer doesn’t recognize the iphone anymore.
August 14th, 2009 05:55
This froze my iphone 3GS in recovery mode and I cant get out of it
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