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iPhone-Dev Team Releases PwnageTool 2.0 [Update: v2.0.1 Released]

Submitted by Michael Johnston on July 19, 2008 - 7:36pm.
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With no fanfare whatsoever, the iPhone-Dev Team has officially released version 2.0 of their aptly named PwnageTool. The tool, for those who don't already know, performs several functions on the iPhone and its software and firmware. Primarily, PwnageTool "pwns" the iPhone's firmware which allows unsigned software and firmware to be restored to the iPhone. This, in turn, gives the ability to jailbreak and, of course, unlock the iPhone.

Currently the iPhone-Dev Team has a working jailbreak for both the original and 3G iPhones. Additionally, first generation iPhones can be unlocked using this version of pwnage, with a solution for iPhone 3G coming soon.

PwnageTool is currently a Mac-only application. Pwnage requires restoring your iPhone, so back up first. If you have any questions, problems, etc, ask away in our Hacking Tools forum.

Grab your copy of the PwnageTool v2.0 at the Dev Team's blog.

Update: The iPhone-Dev Team has released version 2.0.1 for those who have been having various problems. If you cannot get the PwnageTool working correctly, give that version a try.

Ppc?

Submitted by kellygeorge on July 19, 2008 - 7:54pm.
It doesn't seem to be working on the powerpc platform. It wont launch at all. But Mike from hackthatphone.com has successful updated his iPhone using it (probably using and intel mac), and will post a guide soon.

Submitted by Stephen007 on July 19, 2008 - 8:16pm.
Where do you download the new 3G 2.0 firmware that this utility needs to work?

Incidentally I found a link to download it directly from Apple here...
http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite....7_Restore.ipsw

This must be just ever so slightly newer since my actual iPhone 3G reports 2.0 (5A345) as the firmware.

Submitted by kellygeorge on July 19, 2008 - 8:34pm.
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Originally Posted by Stephen007 View Post
Where do you download the new 3G 2.0 firmware that this utility needs to work?

Incidentally I found a link to download it directly from Apple here...
http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite....7_Restore.ipsw

This must be just ever so slightly newer since my actual iPhone 3G reports 2.0 (5A345) as the firmware.
there were different versions for the 3g and the 1st gen iphones. i downloaded from hackthatphone.com under the firmware updates section.

Submitted by xxx on July 19, 2008 - 9:06pm.
yesssss. Going to try this out.

PPC compatible

Submitted by Squuiid on July 19, 2008 - 9:23pm.
Works fine on PowerPC btw.

Worth Mentioning ...

Submitted by ghstomahawks on July 19, 2008 - 9:42pm.
It's worth mentioning that it's a release for macs only. All those iphone owners running windows will still be waiting a while longer.

Some observations

Submitted by rscow on July 19, 2008 - 10:15pm.
First, I have a first gen iPhone. It was running FW 2.0 (5A347) which I got by downloading from Apple via iTunes.

I have ATT account, so didn't plan to unlock, boot neuter, etc.

I got PwnageTool 2.0 right after it was released. I ran it on the .ipsw file in simple mode, and it kept asking for the bootloader .bin files (3.9 and 4.6). Well, they are on my machine, but the software couldn't find them. Since I didn't need to mess with the bootloader, I just switched to expert mode.

Here I went through and set up the new .ipsw file the way I wanted it.

NOTE: No Installer.app support available yet. No biggie, as most third party apps aren't rewritten yet for 2.0 firmware.

NOTE: Cydia is installed. But, likewise, most of the apps aren't there. You can install OpenSSH, though. This is good. But other than system tools and BSD commands, not much there for the average user.

NOTE: If you don't plan to activate on another carrier -- and again, I have a first gen iPhone, not a 3G. -- unclick the boxes for activate and boot neuter when you get to them.

Then the ipsw file is built and you can install it via iTunes doing an option-click on the restore button. Pick your new .ipsw file and it is installed.

Then, restore from your backup. Then sync. Then, you are jailbroken.

I had some problems with MobileMe. I don't think it was from Pwnage, I think it was a backup that was stale somehow. I deleted my MobileMe acct on the iPhone and recreated it. Now, I can send mail.

So, take home messages:

If you want to unlock for another carrier, and have first gen iphone, use the Expert mode.

If you just want to jailbreak to install third party apps, don't bother right now.

If you need SSH, go ahead.

If you want to unlock, don't bother right now unless you have a first gen iPhone.

Cheers to the dev-team. They have a nice GUI and a smoothly working tool.

Roger

is PwnageTool needed after the creation of the .ipsw?

Submitted by Squuiid on July 19, 2008 - 10:50pm.
Ok, would someone mind answering me this?
From what I can tell, once we have the _Custom_.ipsw file, can this be used to restore from DFU with iTunes on a PC and NOT a Mac?

Need to VNC into Mom’s PC in England from my Mac here in US and Pwn her phone!
Does the ipsw file work fine with iTunes on a PC? If so, I can just ftp the file to her and upgrade with just iTunes 7.7 on the PC.
Thanks!

Submitted by iswenson on July 19, 2008 - 11:28pm.
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Originally Posted by Squuiid View Post
Ok, would someone mind answering me this?
From what I can tell, once we have the _Custom_.ipsw file, can this be used to restore from DFU with iTunes on a PC and NOT a Mac?

Need to VNC into Mom’s PC in England from my Mac here in US and Pwn her phone!
Does the ipsw file work fine with iTunes on a PC? If so, I can just ftp the file to her and upgrade with just iTunes 7.7 on the PC.
Thanks!
once the custom firmware is made it can be loaded onto an iphone ( in DFU mode ) from either a pc or a mac. the custom firmware will be fine on a pc. but pwnage makes the custom firmware, and it only runs on a mac.

Submitted by Squuiid on July 19, 2008 - 11:38pm.
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Originally Posted by iswenson View Post
once the custom firmware is made it can be loaded onto an iphone ( in DFU mode ) from either a pc or a mac. the custom firmware will be fine on a pc. but pwnage makes the custom firmware, and it only runs on a mac.
Awesome! Thank you!

Submitted by Kevin Dunahee on July 19, 2008 - 11:55pm.
Anyone test it out yet to see which apps work? I'm assuming the majority will need to be recompiled.

I'm this much closer to having my themes back.

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on July 20, 2008 - 12:13am.
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Originally Posted by Squuiid View Post
Works fine on PowerPC btw.
Pwnage wont open on my ppc but does open on my intel. Was it built for both platforms? or just intel macs?

Submitted by kellygeorge on July 20, 2008 - 12:36am.
it must have something to do with something running on the computer or an update or something. i have heard of people getting it to work fine on intel and ppc, but have also heard of people having the "bouncing" problem on ppc and intel also. it bounces on both of my machines, a G4 and a G5, and just never opens.

i created a thread for us losers to try to figure out whats going on.
http://www.iphonealley.com/forums/sh...6268#post26268

Submitted by Unregistered (not verified) on July 20, 2008 - 10:59am.
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Originally Posted by kellygeorge View Post
it must have something to do with something running on the computer or an update or something. i have heard of people getting it to work fine on intel and ppc, but have also heard of people having the "bouncing" problem on ppc and intel also. it bounces on both of my machines, a G4 and a G5, and just never opens.

i created a thread for us losers to try to figure out whats going on.
http://www.iphonealley.com/forums/sh...6268#post26268
Have Activity Monitor ready when you start PwnageTool 2.0 > you will see a process called "ps" > Force Quit and PwnageTool 2.0 should start correct.

Good luck!!

Submitted by Peter000 on July 20, 2008 - 1:33pm.
I wasn't able to get this to work on my V1 inactive phone. I get an error 6 message when I try. I've also gotten an error 1600 message.

can anyone lend a hand?

Submitted by Terry Wants 2.0 (not verified) on July 20, 2008 - 4:55pm.
would anyone with a mac care to build an ispw to jailbreak and unlock my 1st gen phone? I'm way too anxious to wait for a winpwn resolution.

Tkessler216@gmail is where you can find me.

Submitted by Peter000 on July 20, 2008 - 10:56pm.
I got it working with the 2.01 version of Pwnage. I haven't downloaded any apps yet, the whole point was to unlock it. Installer won't even work on it yet.

Submitted by jeet.chheda on July 21, 2008 - 3:30am.
same here.. the application just keeps bouncing.
my iphone is in danger lol.
hah please help

amazing...

Submitted by warlock on July 25, 2008 - 2:29pm.
Its amazing how simple it is to use this tool... a few click of a button and whabam! It did take me 2 times to get in to DFU mode... ;]