Official Custom Firmware Request Thread

[Lincoln]

It was discovered the Mac generated IPSW files are not compatible with PC's. Therefore, requests are no longer being taken. Sorry.

Yesterday I created a custom IPSW for Dave as he is using a PC, and since then I've gotten a few requests from others so I thought a thread for requests would be a good idea. Anybody who is using a PC (WinPwn 2.1 currently unreleased), unable/not willing/nervous to use Pwnage can make use of this thread. Listed below is what you need to specify for a request.

Device Type: V1 iPhone, iPhone 3G, V1 iPod touch (V2 Touch not supported)
Firmware Version: 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.1 (2.1 recommended)
Activation: If you are a legit AT&T customer, you do not need this.
Unlock: State whether or not your device will be unlocked.
Custom Packages: Any Cydia packages you would like pre-installed
Custom Boot/Recovery Logos: Stock or custom (link to if the latter)
Root Partition Size: If you don't know what this means, skip it.

Firmware files are large - each around 250 MB - so they can't be emailed or uploaded to typical file sharing sites. If you do a request for somebody, you can upload the file to GigaSize.com (http://www.gigasize.com/), TransferBigFiles.com (http://www.transferbigfiles.com/) or any other method which is available and then link to it. Also, if you are going to do somebody's request, say so here before you do it so two people don't end up doing the same one.

Once you have your firmware, follow these instructions to use it.

1) Enter DFU Mode
We will use DFU to Restore the device. Note that it must be in DFU, NOT Recovery Mode. Exact timing is key here, so a timer is suggested. While following these procedures, have your device attached to your computer via USB.

• Shut down the device.
• Once the screen goes blanks, wait 5 seconds.
• Hold the power and home buttons for 10 seconds.
• Release power button, hold home for 10 seconds.

Once in DFU, iTunes will tell you that the phone is in Recovery Mode (iTunes says Recovery for both modes) and your screen will be black, as if the phone is off. If you see a USB cord pointing towards the iTunes icon, you are in Recovery Mode, not DFU. You must restore and start over.

2) Once in DFU, open iTunes if it is not already. If you are using a Mac, hold Option and press Restore. If you are a PC, hold Shift and press Restore. In the file browser that appears, navigate to your custom IPSW file and select it. Let the device restore.

[underdogcomplex]

Can you please create custom firmware for iphone 2g(not 3g ) v2.1 to unlock jailbreak and activate with stock logos. I dont know what cydia is but if it creates extra ability then install your perferd config thank you.

[mittenman]

Yesterday I created a custom IPSW for Dave as he is using a PC, and since then I've gotten a few requests from others so I thought a thread for requests would be a good idea. Anybody who is using a PC (WinPwn 2.1 currently unreleased), unable/not willing/nervous to use Pwnage can make use of this thread. Listed below is what you need to specify for a request.



Firmware files are large - each around 250 MB - so they can't be emailed or uploaded to typical file sharing sites. If you do a request for somebody, you can upload the file to GigaSize.com (http://www.gigasize.com/) or any other method which is available and then link to it. Also, if you are going to do somebody's request, say so here before you do it so two people don't end up doing the same one.

The firmware I made for Dave is 2.1, has custom logos, does not activate or unlock, is for the V1 iPhone only, has a 500 MB root partition, and installs Cydia, Installer, BossPrefs, and Categories. Download it here (http://www.f).


I'm trying to use this firmware, but keep getting an error when trying to restore. You just shift/restore with this file, right? I'm on Vista, btw.

[cliffeman]

I'm trying to use this firmware, but keep getting an error when trying to restore. You just shift/restore with this file, right? I'm on Vista, btw.

Others have also been having issues using Vista when updating to 2.1. It's not just you.

Great thread Lincoln. I'm sure alot of Windows users will find it useful.

[OJsakila]

thank you for this thread. I would be in great debt to anyone that can help me aquire a jailbrake firmware for my 3g 2.1 phone on a windows xp machine. Do I need to tell you now what I want on it..? Cydia, winterboard and erica's makeitmine.
Actually if I can just get the firmware, I can add those extras myself thru cydia, right? I just want to jailbrake. I'm a legit AT&T customer.
Thanks in advance.

[kenneth]

^^^
Same here except I'm on vista. I'm going to jailbreak as soon as winpwn is released. I have been waiting for 2.1 so I didn't get JB and the have to start over a week later.

[n33d45p33d]

im looking for the 2.1 firmware for iphone 3g...all i want is the phone to be jail broken and working i guess with installer and cydia....i will install everything else....i have it on the regular att network.

[mittenman]

Others have also been having issues using Vista when updating to 2.1. It's not just you.

Great thread Lincoln. I'm sure alot of Windows users will find it useful.


No issues at all with the stock firmware, just the custom FW linked in the first post............

[antithetic]

Device Type: iPhone 3G
Firmware Version: 2.1
Activation: No Activation (Carrier Subscription Required)
Unlock: Carrier Locked
Custom Packages: None
Custom Boot/Recovery Logos: Stock
Root Partition Size: Default

Here is the 2.1 firmware for iPhone 3G. Does not activate nor unlock. Cydia pre-installed.

NB: Also does not update baseband firmware. 2.02 firmware has baseband version 2.08.07. I didn't notice any apparent anomalies during my usage over the weekend.

I ended up updating my baseband to the current version 2.11.07 this morning however.


http://www.gigasize.com/get.php?d=ykk26d4j94b

[Lincoln]

underdogcomplex's firmware has been completed and is uploading. I'll start working on OJ's now.

[psylichon]

I hate to be a party pooper, but I can't get Linc's firmware to work at all. It appears to be whole and uncorrupt, I'm definitely getting my phone into DFU mode (dark, blank screen, all the signs... I timed with a stopwatch to the second), but I keep getting error 1600. I've tried uninstalling iTunes 8.0 and going back to 7.7 like some iPod Touch guides suggest, but it didn't change anything.

My stock firmware is still there and no harm done, but I really wish I could get this thing working. [Sigh]... I guess I'll have to wait until I can build my own?

[psylichon]

I'm trying to use this firmware, but keep getting an error when trying to restore. You just shift/restore with this file, right? I'm on Vista, btw.

You need to get the phone into DFU mode before it will accept a pwned firmware from iTunes. But, like I said above, I'm doing that and it's still not going through. So who knows...

Has anyone had success with a pre-generated ipsw on Windows yet?

[Lincoln]

Dave, I'm thinking the firmware I gave you is a bad egg. Is it possible that PwnageTool-generated images aren't Windows compatible? I sincerely doubt it, but it's possible the Dev Team purposefully made it that way. I'll look into it.

[psylichon]

Is it possible that PwnageTool-generated images aren't Windows compatible? I sincerely doubt it, but it's possible the Dev Team purposefully made it that way. I'll look into it.

I'll take your FW into work tonight and try to do it in OSX. If it works, that should answer our questions.

[Lincoln]

Okay, I contacted the Dev Team and they said there's nothing that prevents PwnageTool iamges from working with Windows or iTunes 8 so long as you are performing a DFU Restore, so that firmware was bad for some reason. Download link removed, a fresh version will come after OJ's.

[psylichon]

Awesome... but aren't you in school right now?

[Lincoln]

Awesome... but aren't you in school right now?

Was.. My 2nd Period room was 85 degrees and I got quite nauseous and dizzy, so I had to come home and sleep for a while. Still not quite up to par, but better.

[psylichon]

Ew... sorry to hear that. When it gets that hot in non-AC schools around here, they let out early or cancel altogether.

Hope you feel better. The firmware can wait :)

[seanwes]

This was a great idea linc. I'm waiting for from someone to get a solid jb from it. Can't wait. =)

edit:
am i going to be able to do a DFU upgrade to one of these custom firmwares? or am i going to need tp update to the official 2.1 first?

[n33d45p33d]

I tried this and it didn't work, i get a 1600 error when trying to restore. did i do something wrong?


Device Type: iPhone 3G
Firmware Version: 2.1
Activation: No Activation (Carrier Subscription Required)
Unlock: Carrier Locked
Custom Packages: None
Custom Boot/Recovery Logos: Stock
Root Partition Size: Default

Here is the 2.1 firmware for iPhone 3G. Does not activate nor unlock. Cydia pre-installed.

NB: Also does not update baseband firmware. 2.02 firmware has baseband version 2.08.07. I didn't notice any apparent anomalies during my usage over the weekend.

I ended up updating my baseband to the current version 2.11.07 this morning however.


http://www.gigasize.com/get.php?d=ykk26d4j94b

[Lincoln]

I tried this and it didn't work, i get a 1600 error when trying to restore. did i do something wrong?

You aren't performing a DFU Restore - you must be in DFU, not recovery mode. See the OP for instructions.

[Lincoln]

This was a great idea linc. I'm waiting for from someone to get a solid jb from it. Can't wait. =)

edit:
am i going to be able to do a DFU upgrade to one of these custom firmwares? or am i going to need tp update to the official 2.1 first?

Nope, doesn't matter what firmware you're on. Just ensure you're in DFU.

[seanwes]

Nope, doesn't matter what firmware you're on. Just ensure you're in DFU.


oh ok. didn't know if the basebands had anything to do with it. was confused by a previous post.

sounds great! looking forward to OJ's firmware!

[n33d45p33d]

You aren't performing a DFU Restore - you must be in DFU, not recovery mode. See the OP for instructions.


I was in DFU mode, My phones screen was black like if it was off.

[psylichon]

Yeah I'm getting the same thing. I'm definitely in DFU mode (because when I repair my Apple Mobile Device installer, it tells me in the system tray the first time it detects a phone in DFU mode... even says DFU) but I'm still getting error 1600. [shrug]

Here's a question about DFU, though: I thought once you go into DFU mode, you HAVE to restore your phone to make it work again. I'm not needing to do that. Am I in some sort of pseudo-DFU mode? It has all the signs of being in DFU, but... [sigh]

[Lincoln]

Weird, for sure.. Yeah, both DFU and Recovery require you to Restore before you can do anything. You might want to check in on the Dev Team's IRC room: irc://irc.osx86.hu/iphone

For some reason, GigaSize continuously gives me a "Bad Request" error when I attempt to upload a firmware. Therefore, I'm uploading the files to a personal server for the time being. These files will be removed tomorrow (possibly re-uploaded to GigaSize, if I can get it to work) so grab them ASAP after I post them.

[OJsakila]

underdogcomplex's firmware has been completed and is uploading. I'll start working on OJ's now.


Thanks for all the trouble you're going through, Lincoln. I totally appreciate you making me a custom firmware. How do I find this firmware and download it to my desktop once you've completed it?

Anxiously awaiting your response.......:laugh2::laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

[Lincoln]

Thanks for all the trouble you're going through, Lincoln. I totally appreciate you making me a custom firmware. How do I find this firmware and download it to my desktop once you've completed it?

Anxiously awaiting your response.......:laugh2::laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

I've had five requests so far - including the one I'm redoing for Dave - and they're all uploaded across different servers, so I've thrown together a webpage that lists usernames - clicking on the name takes you to the direct download link. It'll be up within the next two hours or so.

[psylichon]

Sweet dude. I'll get to give it a shot before I head into work. If the new one doesn't swing it at home, I'm pretty sure it'll be a Mac/PC thing. Unfortunately, that would kind of negate the point of this whole thread. I'll keep you all updated...

[teambash]

lincoln why not use sendspace? Also can you please explain why these custom fw are needed. Sorry a friend jb my phone to 2.0 and I want to learn for myself how to in 2.1. Thanks. And is there a guide for win xp?

[Lincoln]

lincoln why not use sendspace? Also can you please explain why these custom fw are needed. Sorry a friend jb my phone to 2.0 and I want to learn for myself how to in 2.1. Thanks. And is there a guide for win xp?

I just thought of SendSpace and uploaded the latest IPSW with it. :wink:

Custom fiirmwares are the easiest and most efficient way to jailbreak devices. Not to mention the only way to jailbreak devices running the 2.0 or later firmwares.

[teambash]

I just thought of SendSpace and uploaded the latest IPSW with it. :wink:

Custom fiirmwares are the easiest and most efficient way to jailbreak devices. Not to mention the only way to jailbreak devices running the 2.0 or later firmwares.

Then can u make me a custom
im on 3g
rogers
jailbroken 2.0
need cydia
Thanks

[OJsakila]

So how do I get it? GO to sendspace..?

[Lincoln]

Nope, I just got the page up. The first five requests are on it right now - any subsequent requests will be there sometime tonight or tomorrow.

These member's requests are up:
• Underdogcomplex
• Dave
• OJ
• Kenneth
• n33d45p33d

As of now, I am not positive that these files will work. The Dev Team claims that an IPSW is an IPSW and that this will work, so we'll find out.

Here's the page:
http://www.januarysacademy.com/The_Academy_of_Arts_at_Januarys/Firmware_Files.html

[psylichon]

Phew... just in the nick of time! I got called into work early. Fortunately, Sendspace is blazing fast. I'll be taking this, the stock 2.1 ipsw, and the one you made me before and try them at work tonight. Wish me luck...

[antithetic]

Sorry I'm not sure why the IPSW file I posted via GigaShare didn't work. Before I uploaded the file, I actually restored my phone using that exact IPSW file.

Regarding the baseband updates, I un-checked that option in Pwnage to activate the phone and update the baseband. My tests throughout the weekend mirrored what others were experiencing on 2.1, i.e. no contacts/keyboard lag, better 3G reception and better battery life.

After seeing this post (http://sleepers.net/news/2008/09/14/iphone-fw-21-rules/), I decided restore my phone again with a stock IPSW file to update the baseband. I didn't do it via Pwnage, for no good reason other than if the update borked on me, it'd be squarely on Apple's shoulders.

I quickpwn'd soon after than restored once again using the customized ISPW. My phone restored from backup without issues, the baseband remained the updated version and the day's testing shows nothing perceivably different than what I've encountered over the weekend.

[psylichon]

For what it's worth, Linc... I'm getting the same error with the new .ipsw... it's just not taking for whatever reason. Hopefully I'll have better luck on OSX.

I also noted that the two ipsw's I got from you had slightly different file sizes. Did you change any options for the second one?

[OJsakila]

Lincoln, you mention to rename it to iphone 1,1_2.1xxxxxxx, but it is currently named iphone 1, 2_2.1xxxx.... is this correct?

[Lincoln]

For what it's worth, Linc... I'm getting the same error with the new .ipsw... it's just not taking for whatever reason. Hopefully I'll have better luck on OSX.

I also noted that the two ipsw's I got from you had slightly different file sizes. Did you change any options for the second one?

Well crap.. I'm going back to talk to the Dev Team again.

The second doesn't have BossPrefs and Categories. I thought that may have had something to do with your errors.

[Lincoln]

Lincoln, you mention to rename it to iphone 1,1_2.1xxxxxxx, but it is currently named iphone 1, 2_2.1xxxx.... is this correct?

Yes, that's correct. Forgot to include that.

Firmwares for the 1st Generation iPhone should begin with iPhone1,1 and firmwares for the 3G should begin with iPhone 1,2.

[OJsakila]

I'm getting "unknown error 1403."

[Lincoln]

Oh well then. I guess there is some coding that the Dev Team doesn't know about that prevents PC use. Sorry everybody.

[OJsakila]

that's cool. Thanks for TRYING. Hopefully it won't be long...

[psylichon]

I'm getting "unknown error 1403."

Did you put the phone into DFU mode?

[OJsakila]

Did you put the phone into DFU mode?

O yea. I'm quite familiar with DFU. It just wouldn't take at all...it kicks that error instantly

[seanwes]

O yea. I'm quite familiar with DFU. It just wouldn't take at all...it kicks that error instantly


hey just wondering, were you on the official 2.1 before you tried to restore to the pwned 2.1? or were you going straight to it from 2.0.2 or something?

[themanofthedark]

You not only need to enter your phone into DFU mode - but also you need the script which PWNS your iTunes to let you restore to a custom firmware.


Good Day Sir.

[teambash]

hey guys I'm on in 2.0 can I plug my phone into iTunes now and update to 2.1. Or do I need to do something else first. The way I understand is update to 2.1 then jb it. Is that right?

[teambash]

I mean my phone is jb 2.0 right now

[psylichon]

You not only need to enter your phone into DFU mode - but also you need the script which PWNS your iTunes to let you restore to a custom firmware.


Good Day Sir.

I thought they were able to get around that this time? There is no script for iTunes 8, is there?

[psylichon]

Ok, well apparently, you can do it with iTunes 7.7 like I had read, I just didn't read enough. Following these instructions on a PC should get you a jailbroken iPhone:

http://www.quickpwn.com/2008/09/jailbreak-iphone-21.html?showComment=1221567360000#c636942992661571 8768

I'm doing it right now, so I'll report back...

[psylichon]

Alright, I could use a little help. I got to this step:

12. On the right side, scroll down and click on the MobileInstallation.framework folder.

13. Select the MobileInstallation file, and click "Delete from Device".

But I accidentally deleted the entired MobileInstallation.framework folder. I need this back, and I'd really rather not restore. Can anyone with a 2.1 jailbreak pleeeease send me theirs? Do not post it here, obviously, but please PM me. Thanks.

[seanwes]

Alright, I could use a little help. I got to this step:



But I accidentally deleted the entired MobileInstallation.framework folder. I need this back, and I'd really rather not restore. Can anyone with a 2.1 jailbreak pleeeease send me theirs? Do not post it here, obviously, but please PM me. Thanks.


i know it may seem like a pain, but in the time it'd take to wait for someone to read this who is already on 2.1 (not likely cause they probably wouldnt read this thread), you could have probably restored.

[psylichon]

Yeah probably but what a pain. No worries... some nice soul in the Dev team's IRC channel hooked me up and I'm sitting pretty with Appstore, Installer, and Cydia. Woot!

If anyone wants any help with that guide, let me know.

[RXDI]

Get all the custom Firmwares here (http://willydavidk.kittsplace.com/MMi/).

[psylichon]

Just to reiterate, a custom firmware will get you nowhere using Windows at this point. I didn't even end up using the one that Linc made me... I just made a new one with Quickpwn. There didn't appear to be any way to avoid that step and go right to the premade FW anyway.

So while his time and effort are greatly appreciated, there really is no reason to download and try to use them. You will get error 1600 with iTunes.

[Lincoln]

I'm going to go ahead and shut down this thread as it's pretty pointless now.