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Thread: Which Jailbreak makes the most sense to use?

Started 1 month ago by ZipZap
Ok, so there are now a few Jailbreak programs available and looks like all can also unlock (and I do stand corrected from early predictions of doom). That said, which JB makes the most sense to use? I have a Mac and a PC. Does it matter to keep the baseband intact or just upgrade to 3.1.2 and Blackrain. I thought I would look for the consensus opinion since so many have done ...
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thelatinist replied 1 month ago
If you're thinking about resale value and you have the 4.26.08 baseband, you should definitely use PwnageTool to create a custom firmware. Since you don't mention unlocking at this point, I assume you are with an official carrier. You should make sure to uncheck the "Activate" option in expert mode so that PT won't create a hacktivated firmware.

ZipZap replied 1 month ago
Quote: Originally Posted by thelatinist If you're thinking about resale value and you have the 4.26.08 baseband, you should definitely use PwnageTool to create a custom firmware. Since you don't mention unlocking at this point, I assume you are with an official carrier. You should make sure to uncheck the "Activate" option in ...

thelatinist replied 1 month ago
Quote: Originally Posted by ZipZap Resale is increased with unlock so it is a factor... But if other tools can now unlock the newer baseband do I need to stay on 4.26.08? Blacksn0w (the 5.11.07 unlock) has caused problems for some people. And keeping 4.26.08 expands options. The more options you have, the ...

Vandam500 replied 1 month ago
Quote: Originally Posted by thelatinist If you're thinking about resale value and you have the 4.26.08 baseband, you should definitely use PwnageTool to create a custom firmware. Since you don't mention unlocking at this point, I assume you are with an official carrier. You should make sure to uncheck the "Activate" option in ...

Vandam500 replied 1 month ago
Quote: Originally Posted by thelatinist Blacksn0w (the 5.11.07 unlock) has caused problems for some people. And keeping 4.26.08 expands options. The more options you have, the higher the resale value. Certainly it's not as essential as it was before blacksn0w was released, but I'm sure there are people out there willing to pay ...

thelatinist replied 1 month ago
Quote: Originally Posted by Vandam500 I haven't read of any issues with the blacksn0w unlocked. I have unlocked 2 iPhones and no problem at all. For many people, blacksn0w causes frequent loss of WiFi among other things. Musclenerd recommends sticking with 4.26.08 if at all possible, and I can't think of ...

jdzialak replied 1 month ago
What about these ones you pay for, like this: ? http://www.unlock-the-iphone.com/ Joe

iPhone-power replied 1 month ago
Quote: Originally Posted by jdzialak What about these ones you pay for, like this: ? http://www.unlock-the-iphone.com/ Joe For your payment you will get a CD with Blackra1n, Pwnage Tool and Ultrasn0w on it. You must not spend much time reading posts here, even though you have been registed ...

jdzialak replied 1 month ago
Quote: Originally Posted by iPhone-power For your payment you will get a CD with Blackra1n, Pwnage Tool and Ultrasn0w on it. You must not spend much time reading posts here, even though you have been registed awhile. Here is a sample rip off site I just wasn't sure if it was some other way to ...

 

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thelatinist
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Which Jailbreak makes the most...
Published (2009-11-15 14:40:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Vandam500 I haven't read of any issues with the blacksn0w unlocked. I have unlocked 2 iPhones and no problem at all. For many people, blacksn0w causes frequent loss of WiFi among other things. Musclenerd recommends sticking with 4.26.08 if at all possible, and I can't think of anyone whose judgment in this area I'd trust more.
ZipZap
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Which Jailbreak makes the most...
Published (2009-11-15 10:51:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by thelatinist If you're thinking about resale value and you have the 4.26.08 baseband, you should definitely use PwnageTool to create a custom firmware. Since you don't mention unlocking at this point, I assume you are with an official carrier. You should make sure to uncheck the "Activate" option in expert mode so that PT won't create a hacktivated firmware. Resale is increased with...
Vandam500
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Which Jailbreak makes the most...
Published (2009-11-15 11:31:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by thelatinist Blacksn0w (the 5.11.07 unlock) has caused problems for some people. And keeping 4.26.08 expands options. The more options you have, the higher the resale value. Certainly it's not as essential as it was before blacksn0w was released, but I'm sure there are people out there willing to pay extra for a phone with 4.26.08. I haven't read of any issues with the blacksn0w unlocked. I have...
jdzialak
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user's latest post:
Which Jailbreak makes the most...
Published (2009-11-15 23:36:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by iPhone-power For your payment you will get a CD with Blackra1n, Pwnage Tool and Ultrasn0w on it. You must not spend much time reading posts here, even though you have been registed awhile. Here is a sample rip off site I just wasn't sure if it was some other way to unlock. Sorry if I get confused by the numerous and varying advice here. It's hard to keep track of Blackra1n, Blacksn0w, Pwnage, ultrasn0w,...
iPhone-power
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Which Jailbreak makes the most...
Published (2009-11-15 23:03:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by jdzialak What about these ones you pay for, like this: ? http://www.unlock-the-iphone.com/ Joe For your payment you will get a CD with Blackra1n, Pwnage Tool and Ultrasn0w on it. You must not spend much time reading posts here, even though you have been registed awhile. Here is a sample rip off site

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