I'm not an expert, but I don't believe having your 3.1 ECID on file would be very beneficial since the 3.1 native firmware cannot be jailbroken. You cannot JB a new 3GS out of the box with 3.1 installed on it. The point of having the 3.0 ECID on file is so that you can downgrade to 3.0 at a later date ( for example: in case you accidentally updated to Apple's 3.1 IPSW) and still be able to jailbreak. Once you are jailbroken on 3.0, you can then install custom IPSW's (created by Pwnage Tool) of the latest firmware (once it is hacked for Pwnage Tool).
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Why on Earth would anyone want to update to jail-broken 3.1?
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I'm not an expert, but I don't believe having your 3.1 ECID on file would be very beneficial since the 3.1 native firmware cannot be jailbroken. You cannot JB a new 3GS out of the box with 3.1 installed on it. The point of having the 3.0 ECID on file is so that you can downgrade to 3.0 at a later date ( for example: in case you accidentally updated to Apple's 3.1 IPSW) and still be able to jailbreak. Once you are jailbroken on 3.0, you can then install custom IPSW's (created by Pwnage Tool) of the latest firmware (once it is hacked for Pwnage Tool).
I upgraded just because there was no reason for me not to...
I have a 3G and it went perfectly fine. No problems.
A lot of people assume that just because they have problems that the whole thing is messed up and worthless. Well it's not. Do it again and it'll be fine. If you really want to be like TheSpaz and complain about upgrading to new firmware, then don't.
The only legitimate reasons not to upgrade are:
MiWi (I hate RockApp anyways and can use PDAnet just fine)
and Native Tethering (I'm sure it'll be opened up for 3.1 eventually but PDAnet works just fine)
Other than that, issues with 3.1 are the user.
I have a 3G and it went perfectly fine. No problems.
A lot of people assume that just because they have problems that the whole thing is messed up and worthless. Well it's not. Do it again and it'll be fine. If you really want to be like TheSpaz and complain about upgrading to new firmware, then don't.
The only legitimate reasons not to upgrade are:
MiWi (I hate RockApp anyways and can use PDAnet just fine)
and Native Tethering (I'm sure it'll be opened up for 3.1 eventually but PDAnet works just fine)
Other than that, issues with 3.1 are the user.
Having the 3.1 ECID on file will let you downgrade to 3.1 once Apple stops signing 3.1 upon releasing 3.11 or 3.2 or whatever. Yes if your 3.0 is on file then you can downgrade to that, but a lot of people don't have the 3.0 on file, so now they can get a 3.1 on file.
Whether Apple signs the IPSW or not, downgrading to 3.1 does not give you an avenue to JB....so I don't see how it will help. You need to get all the way to 3.0 in order for the JB exploit to work. If you have a 3GS (jailbroken initially on 3.0) and upgrade to 3.1 (using pwned IPSW), then 3.2 updates comes out. Let's say you accidentally upgrade to 3.2. Now, having the 3.1 ECID on file would allow you to downgrade to that software. However, since you cannot JB 3.1, this would serve no purpose. You need to get all the way down to 3.0 so Redsnow can work. After that, you can installed a 3.2 update and remain JB once the 3.2 IPSW gets hacked.
This is my understanding. However, there will soon be a JB for 3.1 firmware. Check out "greenpois0n". The Chronic Dev team twitter says they are close to releasing software to JB a 3GS or 3rd Gen Ipod running 3.1 (OTB). I look forward to that day!
how does battery and coma issue have anything to do with user? im not saying with every device this happens..but it looks like it happened to a lot of people and these are people that are not jbing. i can understand it could be user error if they are tinkering around the phone.
No Regrets, No Problems
I have upgraded to Jailbroke 3.1 with a MAC pwnd ipsw for the Windows users (THANKS GUYS!). I have NO battery issues, I have no lock ups, my bluetooth does NOT cut out anymore, bluetooth voice control and all the other benies already mentioned in other posts. My 3.1 3Gs is working better now then it was with 3.0.1 jailbreak.
Jailbreaking was as simple as shift click restore, select the pwnd ipsw and it upgraded without a hitch or having to be in restore or DFU mode. This was the easiest jailbreak I have done. I also use RockApp which makes a backup of all of your jailbreak apps, it restored ALL of them without a hickup or crash. I have not had one crash or screen freeze, no coma's...nothing but pure pleasure of using my iPhone as MY iPhone and not being an iRobot.
My PdaNet still works, the AT&T ipsw upgraded without a problem and mms works perfectly. Gruppled Lockscreen and WeatherElement V3 HD both work flawlessly. BossPaper still works and my G.O.C Pro Theme works. The G.O.C. Pro theme has its own AT&T type status bar theme so the bug is not even noticeable for me.
I can see that some have had problems but not here and restoring as a complete new phone helps everytime.
Dont know what else to say other then, I am enjoying my 3Gs, 3.1 jailbroke iPhone!!!
I have upgraded to Jailbroke 3.1 with a MAC pwnd ipsw for the Windows users (THANKS GUYS!). I have NO battery issues, I have no lock ups, my bluetooth does NOT cut out anymore, bluetooth voice control and all the other benies already mentioned in other posts. My 3.1 3Gs is working better now then it was with 3.0.1 jailbreak.
Jailbreaking was as simple as shift click restore, select the pwnd ipsw and it upgraded without a hitch or having to be in restore or DFU mode. This was the easiest jailbreak I have done. I also use RockApp which makes a backup of all of your jailbreak apps, it restored ALL of them without a hickup or crash. I have not had one crash or screen freeze, no coma's...nothing but pure pleasure of using my iPhone as MY iPhone and not being an iRobot.
My PdaNet still works, the AT&T ipsw upgraded without a problem and mms works perfectly. Gruppled Lockscreen and WeatherElement V3 HD both work flawlessly. BossPaper still works and my G.O.C Pro Theme works. The G.O.C. Pro theme has its own AT&T type status bar theme so the bug is not even noticeable for me.
I can see that some have had problems but not here and restoring as a complete new phone helps everytime.
Dont know what else to say other then, I am enjoying my 3Gs, 3.1 jailbroke iPhone!!!
The one I used was located HERE
Only use this link on a CURRENT 3GS 3.0 or 3.01 Jailbroken Phone!!! Do NOT use on a 3Gs that already at 3.1
I am also using a PC, NOT a Mac
I have tethering working on my 3G running the pwnange 3.1 ispw. I used a carrier update file that I found on here I think.
Nope...its an ipsw, there is only one way to install an ipsw file. Shift, restore click...all done. Again, not sure on the Mac but the procedure is/must be the same.
It will ONLY work if you have a Jailbroke, 3GS, 3.0 or 3.0.1 version. Their are other procedures for 3G and 2G and how to downgrade. But you will have to google to find the other methods. What worked for me was exactly as I described it in this and my previous posts.
Hope that helps
Nope...not for an ipsw update. When you get a normal unjailbroke ipsw update from itunes...do you go to recovery mode? Nope you just click on restore. Same thing here except you are directing which ipsw to use.
i have both...just downgraded my 3.1 FW via itunes update on my 3G to 3.0.1 FW JB with the 6.0 carrier file.
works great!
works great!
Does anyone know why the iclarified tutorial says to go into recovery mode in order to restore to the custom ipsw that you build using pwnage? Was that even necessary or could I have just done an alt/option restore without being in recovery mode?
That is my question too...since you cannot downgrade a 3gs, do you need to restore it before jailbreaking it? It's still on 3.01...
If it was really the OS it would happen on all devices. A restore would likely clear up the issue. I mean, if you want to wait, go ahead. It's usually a good idea to wait for the first patch. Like upgrade to 3.1.2 (I think 3.1.1 is already a version number for iPods) or something.
Exactly. I have had not problems since upgrading, and performance and battery life are the same or better than with 3.0.1. The only thing I will do differently next time is build all of my Cydia apps into the ipsw so I won't have to install them individually later.
I gave 3.1 a go with a jailbroken ipsw and unlocked it. I got a blank carrier. which was a little annoying but sorted it via a plist edit, also having an issue where if my handset is turned off the apn details for my carrier get wiped everytime I may be going back to 3.0.1 within less than 24 hrs of 3.1 being put on
Just download Make It Mine and set your carrier to AT&T or whatever it's supposed to be. Then you'll be fine.
Trying to help a windows user out and want to make sure I have this right (his 3GS is jailbroken at 3.0.1). If I give him a copy of the custom ipsw I created on my Mac using pwnage, all he has to do is connect his iphone to his computer, do a shift+restore in iTunes, select the ipsw I gave him and let it do its thing. That's it, right? He will be then be prompted to set it up as a new phone or from backup (I chose restore from backup). Sound right?