How to Unlock the iPhone 3G, 3GS Using BlackSn0w

These are instructions on how to unlock the iPhone 3G and 3GS using BlackSn0w. To follow these instructions you must be on the 05.11.07 baseband and have already jailbroken.

If you have not already jailbroken it will be easier to follow one of these tutorials which will walk you through both jailbreaking and unlocking.

- Windows

- Mac

Lets begin...

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Step One

Press to launch Cydia from your iPhone Springboard.

Step Two

Press to select Manage from the tabs at the bottom of the screen.

Step Three

Press the large Sources button.

Step Four

Press the Edit button at the top right of the screen.

Step Five

Press the Add button at the top left of the screen.

Step Six

Input http://www.blackra1n.com as the source address then press the Add Source button. Once Cydia has added the source press the large Return to Cydia button.

Step Seven

Press the Done button at the top right of the screen.

Step Eight

Press to select blackra1n.com from the list of sources.

Step Nine

Press to select blacksn0w from the list of packages.

Step Ten

Press the Install button at the top right of the screen.

Step Eleven

Press the Confirm button at the top right to begin installation.

Step Twelve

Once the unlock has been installed successfully press the large Return to Cydia button.

Step Thirteen

Wait a few minutes for your CommCenter to restart and you will now be able to use the SIM card of your choice on your unlocked iPhone!

***THANKS: Congratulations and thanks to Geohot for making this unlock possible. You can donate towards his efforts at www.blackra1n.com.