Jailbreak iPhone 4.0 for iPhone 4 & iPhone 3GS

How to Jailbreak iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS with iOS Version 4.0 Using JailbreakMe.com.

Warning: Jailbreak at your own risk. Please exercise caution and read the comments, as these jailbreak instructions are not guaranteed to work.

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This tutorial contains instructions on jailbreaking your iPhone without the need for a computer. This is the easiest jailbreak there is for iOS 4 users.

Jailbreak iOS 4 on iPhone 4 & iPhone 3GS

Required:

  1. iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS
  2. Firmware: 4.0 (check your version in Settings » General » About)

Jailbreak Instructions

1. Open Safari on your iPhone and visit JailbreakMe.com.

2. Touch “Free” and then “Install.”

3. Wait patiently and, if all goes well, you will have a jailbroken iPhone.

Was your jailbreak successful? Please post questions and suggestions in the comments.

Jailbreak iPhone 4.0.1 for iPhone 4 & iPhone 3GS (Windows & Mac)

How to Jailbreak iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS with iOS Version 4.0.1 Using Redsn0w.

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This tutorial contains jailbreak instructions for both Windows and Mac users, using Redsn0w.

Windows & Mac Users

Required:

  1. iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS
  2. Firmware: 4.0.1 (check your version in Settings » General » About)
  3. iTunes 9.2.1
  4. Download iOS 4.0.1 IPSW (iPhone 4 (GSM) or iPhone 3GS)
  5. Download Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 (Windows or Mac)

Jailbreak Instructions

1. Open Redsn0w, click Browse and select the iOS 4.0.1 file that you previously downloaded.

2. Check Install Cydia and hit Next.

3. With your iPhone off and the USB cable plugged in, click Next.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to put your iPhone in DFU mode. Your iPhone will restart and be fully jailbroken.

Was your jailbreak successful? Please post questions and suggestions in the comments.

Jailbreak iPhone 4.0.2 for iPhone 4 & iPhone 3GS (Windows & Mac)

How to Jailbreak iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS with iOS Version 4.0.2 Using Redsn0w.

Warning: Jailbreak at your own risk. Please exercise caution and read the comments, as these jailbreak instructions are not guaranteed to work.

If your iPhone is not version 4.0.2, then visit my iPhone Jailbreak instructions to find the right tutorial.

This tutorial contains jailbreak instructions for both Windows and Mac users, using Redsn0w.

Windows & Mac Users

Required:

  1. iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS
  2. Firmware: 4.0.2 (check your version in Settings » General » About)
  3. iTunes 9.2.1
  4. Download iOS 4.0.2 IPSW (iPhone 4 (GSM) or iPhone 3GS)
  5. Download Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 (Windows or Mac)

Jailbreak Instructions

1. Open Redsn0w, click Browse and select the iOS 4.0.2 file that you previously downloaded.

2. Check Install Cydia and hit Next.

3. With your iPhone off and the USB cable plugged in, click Next.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to put your iPhone in DFU mode. Your iPhone will restart and be fully jailbroken.

Was your jailbreak successful? Please post questions and suggestions in the comments.

Jailbreak iPhone 4.2 for iPhone 4 & iPhone 3GS (Windows & Mac)

How to Jailbreak iPhone 4 & iPhone 3GS with iOS Version 4.2 Using Greenpois0n

Warning: Jailbreak at your own risk. Please exercise caution and read the comments, as these jailbreak instructions are not guaranteed to work.

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This tutorial contains jailbreak instructions for both Windows and Mac users, using Greenpois0n.

Windows & Mac Users

Required:

  1. iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS
  2. Firmware: 4.2 (check your version in Settings » General » About)
  3. Download 4.2.1 IPSW (iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS)
  4. Download Greenpois0n RC5 b2 (Windows or Mac)

Jailbreak Instructions

1. First, you must update your iPhone to version 4.2.1. To do this, open iTunes and click your iPhone device in the left sidebar. Then hold the Option key on your keyboard and click the Restore button in iTunes. Browse for the 4.2.1 IPSW that you previously downloaded and let iTunes update your iPhone software version.

2. With your iPhone plugged in via USB and iTunes off, open Greenpois0n.

3. Click Jailbreak and follow the on-screen instructions to put your iPhone in DFU mode.

4. Once the Jailbreak is finished, your iPhone will reboot. Open the new “Loader” app on your screen.

5. Then touch Cydia to install it.

6. If you would like to remove the Loader app, open Loader, go to Options and touch Remove Loader app.

Was your jailbreak successful? Please post questions and suggestions in the comments.

Jailbreak iPhone 4.2.5 for Verizon iPhone 4 (Windows & Mac)

How to Jailbreak Verizon iPhone 4 with iOS Version 4.2.5 Using Greenpois0n

Warning: Jailbreak at your own risk. Please exercise caution and read the comments, as these jailbreak instructions are not guaranteed to work.

If you have another iPhone version, then see my ultimate guide on how to jailbreak your iPhone to find the proper instructions.

This tutorial contains jailbreak instructions for both Windows and Mac users, using Greenpois0n.

Windows & Mac Users

Required:

  1. Verizon iPhone 4
  2. Firmware: 4.2.5 (check your version in Settings » General » About)
  3. iTunes 10.4
  4. Download 4.2.6 IPSW.
  5. Download Greenpois0n RC5 b4 (Windows or Mac)

Jailbreak Instructions

1. First, you must update your iPhone to version 4.2.6. To do this, open iTunes and click your iPhone device in the left sidebar. Then hold the Option key and click the Restore button in iTunes. Browse for the 4.2.6 IPSW that you previously downloaded and let iTunes update your iPhone software.

2. After your iPhone is updated, turn it off and plug it in via USB. Close iTunes and open Greenpois0n.

3. Click Jailbreak and follow the on-screen instructions to put your iPhone in DFU mode.

4. Once the Jailbreak is finished, your iPhone will reboot. Open the new “Loader” app on your screen.

5. Then touch Cydia to install it.

6. If you would like to remove the Loader app, open Loader, go to Options and touch Remove Loader app.

Was your jailbreak successful? Please post questions and suggestions in the comments.

Jailbreak iPhone 4.1 for iPhone 4 & iPhone 3GS (Windows & Mac)

How to Jailbreak iPhone 4 & iPhone 3GS with iOS Version 4.1 Using Greenpois0n

Warning: Jailbreak at your own risk. Please exercise caution and read the comments, as these jailbreak instructions are not guaranteed to work.

Have another iPhone version? Visit my ultimate guide on how to jailbreak iPhone to find the correct instructions.

This tutorial contains jailbreak instructions for both Windows and Mac users, using Greenpois0n.

Windows & Mac Users

Required:

  1. iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS
  2. Firmware: 4.1 (check your version in Settings » General » About)
  3. Download Greenpois0n RC4 (Windows or Mac)

Jailbreak Instructions

1. With your iPhone plugged in via USB and iTunes off, open Greenpois0n.

2. Click “Prepare to Jailbreak” and follow the on-screen instructions to put your iPhone in DFU mode.

2. Click Jailbreak.

3. Once the Jailbreak is finished, your iPhone will reboot. Open the new “Loader” app on your screen.

4. Then touch Cydia to install it.

5. If you would like to remove the Loader app, open Loader, go to Options and touch Remove Loader app.

Was your jailbreak successful? Please post questions and suggestions in the comments.