As expected, blackra1n RC2, the updated version with bug fixes of the latest iPhone OS 3.1.2 jailbreak tool by George Hotz has been released. Along with fixing jailbreak issues, it also brings support for a tethered jailbreak for iPod Touch 8GB and new iPhone 3GS’es. Download the tool from blackra1n and use the guide here to jailbreak your device. If you have any issues, let us know in the comments and we’ll be glad to help you out.
Here’s the change log for blackra1n RC2:
- Fixed 3G issues
- Tethered jailbreak for 3.1 OOTB ipt 8GB and new 3GSes
- Fixed Icy issues
- Both Windows and Mac
Note: tethered jailbreak means that you’ll have to connect your device to your Mac or PC to start again after a reboot with jailbreak. You must also have OS 3.1.2 on your iPhone or iPod Touch to jailbreak using blackra1n RC2.
Guide for jailbreaking iPod Touch using blackra1n RC 2
Fixes for common issues with blackra1n / Troubleshooting
Important: iPhone OS 3.1.3 has been released for the iPhone and iPod Touch. We’ve got a new guide up on how to jailbreak iPhone 3.1.3 and iPod Touch 3.1.3 with redsn0w 0.9.4. Don’t upgrade to iPhone OS 3.1.3 if you’re using an unlocked iPhone 3G/3Gs or a jailbroken iPod Touch 2G (MC Model)/3G. The redsn0w guide is for iPhone 2G/3G jailbreak and iPod Touch 1G/2G ( non-MC Models) only.
i have downloaded jailbreak and it stil not on my itouch it jus says that its done when im doing exactly what its tellin me to wthel!!!
This same thing happened to me! :(
make sure u got Ver 3.1.2 not 3.1.3.
(how to check: Settings/General/About)
so how would i jailbreak an ipod touch 3g 3.1.3? im so confused with all this, is it even possible now cause i tried to run blackra1n and it just leave it on the connect to itunes screen… HELP :(
i can not turn my ipod touch 3g os 3.1.2 off or allow it to power down, i ran the rc3, n it still hasn’t fixed the issue.
I jailbroke my itouch 3.1.2 but then everytime I turn it off or the battery drains I have to restore it. HELP
recharge it after you jailbreak it i have a wallcharger and it will work if you keep it on and dont let it die i hope this invo was useful.
Awesome this fixed all my issues FCUK CRAPPLE!!!!!!!!!
Hi there, if you have ipod touch 1g firmware 3.1.3 you have to install first 3.1.2 ant then you can use black rain do jailbreak, after a couple minutes you will see a icon from black rain in your pod then you can download cydia or rock etc
when i download blakra1n and open it, i press make it rain, and it says that blackra1n has encountered an error and it does that everytime, my ipod touch is a 3g and has the version of 3.1.2
Using an itouch 8gb (2.5G i guess) MC model. Tried the newest blackra1n, and it didn’t work, then iTunes prompts you to restore the ipod. Problem is, iTunes will only restore and update to 3.1.3 at the same time, which makes it impossible to jailbreak. Even tried downloading a version of 3.1.2 from other sites and restoring back to that, but keep getting the same message “Ipod could not be restored because the firmware is not compatible.”
Anyone have suggestions on how to make this work or how to get a working/compatible version of 3.1.2? If I can’t get this working soon (need the ipod for class) I’m gonna have to upgrade to the official 3.1.3 and wait for the jailbreak release whenever it happens.
Update: downloading itouch 2G software works for the 8gb MC models. Managed to restore to 3.1.2, but blackra1n still just puts the ipod into recovery mode then stops. Have tried 3x and had to restore each time. Shutting iTunes, etc hasn’t helped. Suggestions?
Im so annoyed i have a ipod touch 3rdG 3.1.2 software i click on make it rain and it sais Blackra1n has encounted an error and needs to close help A.S.A.P please guys!
is it possible for me to use blackra1n if i have a 32 gigabyte 3rd gen ipod touch 3.1.2 mc model???
Thx for your time and effort
No, you will have to use Spirit jailbreak tool.
I lost everything off my iPod. This screwed me over.
This sucks! i have a 2nd gen ipod touch 3.1.2 and the blackrain app did not showed up! Someone help me please!
hi there! same thing with my Iphone 3.1.2…did you get help and if you did could you pass it on
what if i have an i pod 3G and it has 4.0.2 software..
No jailbreak for you device
I have the same problem a a lot of you guys. Everytime I run blackra1n it comes up with the “blackra1n.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close”. I have tried rebooting it after I download it and i have put the blackra1n file into the same folder as the ASL.dll but it doesnt work. Please help ASAP. I’m running windows xp.
hi, were you able to resolve the problem with blackra1n. ive been hvg the sam problem too and i cant seem to find a solution. Pls advise. Thanks, E