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The Definitive Guide to Unlock & Jailbreak Your iPhone (2G or 3G)

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Apple's obsessive attention to detail has produced what many consider a technological masterpiece. The iPhone.

Unfortunately, Apple's stubbornness has also crippled the iPhone as a portable device. Specifically, by not letting the user freely switch SIM cards when traveling or install third party software that has not jump through the hoops of the "Apple Apps Store Approval Process"...

This Guide aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge base on the safest methods of Jailbreaking and Sim Unlocking your Apple iPhone.

Naturally, this guide will be kept up to date.

Understanding The Key Lingo

Vocabulary You Need To Understand

Here is a link to definitions of some key terms you might come across on your journey to setting your iPhone free.
Dictionary of iPhone Terminology
via iclarified.com

Jailbreaking and Sim Unlocking an iPhone

What You Need To Know First

Detailed article by iPhone expert Erica Sadun on what Jailbreaking is and what you need to know before you jump on the bandwagon.
Jailbreaking and unlocking an iPhone: What you need to know
Article by Erica Sadun

Stuff You'll Need

Download Links

iPhone Firmware and Bootloaders
Where To Download iPhone Firmware Files From
Where to find the direct links to the iPhone Firmware Files for every released firmware version.
Bootloader 3.9BL
Download Link to Bootloader 3.9BL
Bootloader 4.6BL
Download Link to Bootloader 4.6BL

Jailbreak/Sim Unlock Your Your iPhone 2G

Pre-2008 Model

The iPhone 2G is the first model iPhone ever released. It has an aluminum back & connect to the Internet using EDGE. This model iPhone can be SIM UNLOCKED & JAILBROKEN.
How to Unlock/Jailbreak Your 2.x.x 2G iPhone (Mac) [Updated 2.2]
Instructions on how to unlock and jailbreak your 2G iPhone on the 2.0.0-2.2.0 firmware using Pwnage 2.2 (Mac).
How to Unlock/Jailbreak Your 2.x.x 2G iPhone Using QuickPwn (Windows) [Updated 2.2]
Instructions on how to unlock/jailbreak your 2G iPhone to the 2.2 iPhone firmware using QuickPwn for Windows.

Jailbreak Your Your iPhone 3G

2008 Model (8GB/16GB)

The iPhone 3G is the second model iPhone released in 2008. It come in white or black & connects to the Internet using 3G or EDGE. This model iPhone can be only be JAILBROKEN for the time being.
How to Jailbreak Your 2.x.x 3G iPhone (Mac) [Updated 2.2]
Instructions on how to jailbreak your 3G iPhone running firmware 2.0.0-2.2 using PwnageTool for Mac.
How to Jailbreak Your 2.x.x 3G iPhone Using QuickPwn (Windows) [Updated 2.2]
Instructions on how to jailbreak your 3G iPhone to the 2.1-2.2 iPhone firmware using QuickPwn for Windows.

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