A better iPhone 1.1.2 jailbreak (for both Mac and Windows, simpler)

Folks at iPhone Atlas have posted a method, which they claim is somewhat easier to JailBreak iPhone firmware v1.1.2 which will work on Windows and Mac thanks to the work carried out by the iPhone Elite dev team.

The process apparently plus does not require any third-party utilities other than what is included in the package from Conceited Software.

Links and more details to JailBreak iPhone firmware v1.1.2 available after the jump.

Before you go through the process, do note that though folks at iPhone Atlas claim that the method is simpler, however they do highlight that the process is still somewhat complicated. It is plus quite lenghty as it is a 23-steps process.

So whether you have iPhone running on firmware v1.1.1 next I would recommend that you stick with it for now.

This method is essentially for all those who have bought a new iPhone with firmware v1.1.2 or accidentally upgraded their virgin iPhone to the latest version of iPhone firmware and would like to install native third-party iPhone applications.

I have not tried that out to confirm whether it works or not, so whether you are planning to check that out remember you will be doing so at your own risk. You need to additionally ensure that you have access to Wi-Fi connection on your iPhone to try it out:

Please find below the 23-steps to JailBreak iPhone v1.1.2 courtesy iPhone Atlas:

  1. Download the iPhone 1.1.1 firmware/software package, and after it is downloaded, invent certain it still has the extension .ipsw and not .zip. Rename it whether essential (the unmistaken name is iPhone1,1_1.1.1_3A109a_Restore.ipsw).
  2. Put iPhone in recovery mode (hold the sleep and home [on the top of the iPhone] buttons simultaneously until the screen goes blank, next release the sleep button but keep holding the home button until a screen showing an iTunes icon and a USB cable appears).
  3. Launch iTunes whether it isn’t open. You will receive a letter that says “iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode”
  4. Do not restore the iPhone at that point
  5. In iTunes, choose your iPhone from the left-hand pane (source list) and go the “Summary” tab. Hold down the option key, next go “Restore.” choose the 1.1.1 package you just downloaded. You’ll receive the error info “1015″ indicating a failure to restore — that is normal.
  6. Download the iTunes 1.1.2 jailbreak folder from Conceited Software.
  7. If you are using a Mac, double-click jailbreak.jar in the file you just downloaded. whether you are on a Windows system, double-click the file windows.bat. go the “Boot from Recovery” button. that should force the iPhone out of recovery mode.
  8. This process can take several minutes. In our case, the progress bar never finished, but the proper process occurred — whether it works, your iPhone screen will go completely black and the device will potential off. At that point, you should hold down the capability buttonfor several seconds until the device restarts. whether 10 or minutes have gone by and nothing has happened (the recovery mode screen, with an iTunes icon and a USB cable, is still displayed on your iPhone), try disconnecting your iPhone and reconnecting it and trying again.
  9. You will no see the “Waiting for Activation” screen, but your iPhone won’t activate.
  10. Slide to unlock your iPhone, and launch Safari.
  11. Navigate to www.jailbreakme.com.
  12. Go to the bottom of the page and tap “Install AppSnapp.”
  13. You will see the “Downloading Programs” data and a spinning progress indicator.
  14. At the end of the process, your iPhone will be jailbroken under firmware version 1.1.1, but you won’t have access to voice services yet.
  15. Slide to unlock your iPhone. You will see the “Installer” icon on your home screen. Tap it.
  16. Tap “Install” at the bottom of the screen, thereupon tap “Tweaks 1.1.1″
  17. Scroll down to a package called “OktoPrep” and tap it, thereupon tap the “Install” button in the upper-right corner.
  18. In iTunes, choose your iPhone from the source lift on the left-hand side. whether it prompts you to restore your iPhone from backup, you can do so (by pressing the “Continue” button), after which your iPhone will reboot and again try (and fail) to activate.
  19. With your iPhone selected on the left-hand pane, visit the “Summary” button a the top of the window. You will see a knowledge stating “A newer version of the iPhone software is available (1.1.2). […]” go the Update button (not Restore). Your iPhone should receive the 1.1.2 update, and eventually activate in iTunes.
  20. [At the end of the process, you might see an error data indicating that the iPhone could not be restored considering of an “Error 1602″ or similar. whether so, follow the directions in that Knowledge Base article to re-install iTunes. You thereupon, unfortunately, have to start the process all by again.]
  21. After the installation of firmware 1.1.2, Installer will vanish from your iPhone — that is normal.
  22. Go back to the folder you downloaded from Conceited Software and again run the jailbreak.jar file on a Mac or the windows.bat file on a Windows system. that duration, check the “Install SSH option” thereupon press the “Jailbreak” button. that process takes several minutes — do not perform any other operations on your iPhone during that process.
  23. Your iPhone will reboot several times. When you’re done, the Installer application should now be on your screen and the iPhone should properly activate. Consult our Applications page for info on using Installer.

If you have tried that out do share your experience for the benefit of fellow readers.

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21 Comments to “A better iPhone 1.1.2 jailbreak (for both Mac and Windows, simpler)”

  1. on 06 Dec 2007 at 7:08 pmFASEONE

    I have been using this method since day 1 when the original 1.1.2 jailbreak came out. The only difference is I used ibrikr to boot it out of recovery when downgrading to 1.1.1
    I have done this 5 plus times on my iphone.

  2. on 06 Dec 2007 at 9:13 pmBluedamaged

    Faseone,

    Did you try this on a pre-installed 1.1.2 iphone or was your iphone updated?

  3. on 08 Dec 2007 at 5:51 pmFASEONE

    this was on a original 1.1.1 iphone

  4. on 11 Dec 2007 at 3:43 pmrsy

    did this procedure work? will it work on a OOB 1.1.2 iphone?

  5. on 13 Dec 2007 at 11:54 amarun

    yes..
    this works on OTB 1.1.2 phones..
    i just finished trying this.. :)

  6. on 14 Dec 2007 at 2:09 amjeff

    when I tried everything worked untill the windows.bat the command print just flashed on the screen then dissapeared is there anything I could do?

  7. on 15 Dec 2007 at 6:03 amPatrick

    I get stuck at the point where my iphone sasy Activate iPhone and also connect to Itunes because i didnt pick a wifi network quick enough what do i do?

  8. on 15 Dec 2007 at 7:12 amPatrick

    Ok I did it . Wow I was pissed thinkin i needed to add 20 dollars to my bill for a data plan.

  9. on 16 Dec 2007 at 11:40 amandy

    hi, just folloew all your instructions on my phone but its not getting passed the writing flash screen at the end. i have a otb 1.1.2 and done the down grading to 1.1.1 and installing app tab, octoprep etc. how long should the last process take? cheers. andy

  10. on 17 Dec 2007 at 2:56 amRyan

    Well i followed all of the steps but after all of it i wasn’t able to go to jailbreakme.com and install appsnapp. What do I do. is 1.1.2 not compatible with jailbreak appsnapp?

  11. on 17 Dec 2007 at 7:00 amrohit

    guys this method does work with the out of the box 1.1.2
    but can u unlock the sim on 1.1.2?? or its not possible yet?? cause am using the 1.1.2 as an ipod touch for the time being, tried various unlock apps but non working!! pls help ppl

  12. on 17 Dec 2007 at 8:52 amiicf

    I did it until I tried to open safari and pop up “Safari can’t find the server.” I have AT&T activate phone. I redo to 1.1.1 but the phone did not activate and the safari give the above message. Can you help me? Thanks

  13. on 18 Dec 2007 at 1:04 amMates

    when I tried jailbreakme everything worked, i see instaler on my screen, but my edge connection not working.
    i steel have a error Could not activate EDGE.
    can u help me what is a wrong ?
    and after i jailbreakme my phone, when i going to recovery mode my screen stay black, itunes detect the phone in rec. mode but nothing is on the screen

  14. on 18 Dec 2007 at 6:19 pmmikey

    Can anyone make a website for 1.1.2? like the jailbreakme.com were all we have to do is click? The steps above is so complicated…..

  15. on 22 Dec 2007 at 10:04 pmNel

    This thing works, you just need to follow the instruction really careful. Thanks

  16. on 23 Dec 2007 at 9:56 amAndy A.

    hi after managing to jailbreak my mates phone1.1.2 oob version still trying to get it sim free does ay one have any ideas regarding this as most of the source ones that you click see to fail.. i think it has to do with the baseband version??

  17. on 07 Feb 2008 at 3:45 pmRYan

    will this work with my 1.1.2 non activated otb iphone? what will jailbreaking actually accomplish and will i then be able to use a stealth sim or turbo sim to use any sim card I want.
    thanks

  18. on 18 Feb 2008 at 4:20 pmMark

    I am stuck and I am not sure what to do, I found the information on your website to be extremely useful! I am not sure why this is happening to me, I went through your unlocking procedure step by step (5 times) and still ended up with the same result.

    I am using a turbo/stealth sim on top of my GSM card. I keep getinng an “invalid sim” message and i am not sure what i am doing wrong! Please help… thanks…. great site..

  19. on 18 Feb 2008 at 4:25 pmMark

    Here is my error message “INCORRECT SYM” – “Insert an Unlocked and valid SIM to activate phone….

    thanks for your help

  20. on 18 Feb 2008 at 5:00 pmMark

    After I complete the activation process and insert my turbo sim and personal gsm/sim card. I get the following error “Incorrect Sim – This iPhone must be used with an approved sim”

  21. on 29 Aug 2010 at 11:23 pmon

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