How to Jailbreak to 3.0 - Windows

Discussion in 'iPod touch Firmware 3.0 Jailbreak' started by Evostance, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. P!xel New Member

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    Aug 3, 2009
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    2G iPod touch
    At last! It works :]

    I finally got it to jailbreak!

    Prior to this, I was running Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit SP2 and redsn0w would say it's 'Done!' but my iPod Touch 2G would remain at a black screen.

    After numerous attempts with Run as Administrator, Compatability mode, Lib-USB and what-not, I gave up and decided to switch to Windows XP to see if it works.

    Miraculously, on my Pentium III Laptop with Windows XP, it works! (Don't ask why it's a Pentium III)

    I draw a conclusion from my experiences that Vista seems to have known compatability issues with communication with the iPod via USB.

    My suggestion to all Vista users is to install a clean copy of Windows XP on a separate partition. Windows XP users with such issues are also recommended to have a fresh reinstallation on a separate partition.

    Install all drivers, service packs and iTunes only to ensure that there is no interference with other programs.

    I wish you all luck! Thanks again to redsn0w and this wonderful community!

    Another happy user with a successful jailbreak,
    - P!xel

    :)
  2. Kid A Member

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    Jan 24, 2009
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    4G iPod touch
    OK, can anyone help me here? I've jailbroken it, but when I go to my iPod menu, go to applications, hit selected applications, press apply, let it sync put no apps!

    EDIT: Sorted it :D
  3. •Apple• New Member

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    Jul 24, 2009
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    How long does it take for redsnow to do it's thing
  4. iLINUX New Member

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    Nov 27, 2008
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    iPad 2 (White)

    I did it under 5mins, Make sure you read the instructions carefully if it's your first time jailbreaking.

    The only problem you'll have is putting it DFU mode - it takes a few attempts if it's your first time.
  5. jackpod95 New Member

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    Aug 11, 2009
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    2G iPod touch
    When i try to put the IPSW into redsn0w.exe it shows up with 'Unable to recognize specified IPSW'. Can someone help?
  6. iLINUX New Member

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    Nov 27, 2008
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    What's the filename of the 3.0 ispw? Is it a zip?
  7. nitro91 New Member

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    Oct 7, 2007
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    Cool works
  8. trevxv3 New Member

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    Aug 11, 2009
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    2G iPod touch
    wow worked perfectly... entire thing took me like 15 min and i would consider myself a noob... thanks this thing is legit :)
  9. irfman New Member

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    Feb 9, 2009
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    2G iPod touch
    Im having a problem here, after I add the IPSW and click next, it says Connecting to Server then the redsnow dissapears, the ipod is in DFU mode. Please help.
  10. DarkWrath Active Member

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    Apr 17, 2009
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    Have you tried running as admin or re-downloading redsn0w?