Jailbreak iPhone 3G/3GS on OS 3.1.3 using Spirit

The much expected Spirit, an untethered jailbreak solution, has been released for download. The visual aspect of Spirit jailbreak is similar to Blackra1n aspect but the steps to carry out jailbreak job are even gentler. It is actually a userland jailbreak which can be carried out with a single click. Specifically, it jailbreaks iPad Wi-Fi and iPad 3G running on OS 3.2. Besides, Spirit can do the untethered jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 3G, and iPod Touch 2G running on iPhone OS 3.1.3 or 3.1.2.

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Caution 1: Spirit cannot perform a carrier unlock.

Caution 2: Make sure to save SHSH files before accomplishing a Jailbreak. Many solutions can be found through a Google search.

Caution 3: If you have utilized Apple’s stock upgrade to get iPhone 3.1.3, stay away from jailbreak as any previous unlock will be gone and you are stuck for any future unlock till the solutions arrive.

Following are the steps listed to jailbreak iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS running iPhone frimware 3.1.3 or 3.1.2. The download links of the necessary tools are provided at the end of article.

1. Your system must be having the latest version of iTunes.
2. Your iPhone 3G or 3GS must be running on official iPhone OS 3.1.2 or 3.1.3.
3. Spirit Jailbreak tool is available both for Windows and Mac. Download the associated version.
4. Run Spirit and click Jailbreak.
5. Sit back and let the Spirit do its assignment till it flaunts a message ‘Jailbreak Complete’.
6. You are done with iPhone 3G/3GS untethered Jailbreak.

Annotation for Windows Vista & 7 users:

You might get an error code c0000005 while performing jailbreak on Windows 7. The problem can be solved by setting the Spirit’s compatibility mode to Windows 95, 98, or ME. You should also set the privilege mode to run this program as administrator.

Download iTunes {Do not Use iTunes 9.2}

Download Spirit for Windows and Mac

Update 1: limera1n jailbreak may be the next tool by GeoHot. It is expected that it will be jailbreak 4.0 for iPhone and iPad 3.2 but nothing can be ensured till limera1n download is available or any official information is released.

Update 2: redsn0w 0.9.5 download is available for developers only which can be used to jailbreak iPhone 4.0.