Jailbreak help!!

zukir02

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I have read the other post and the sticky post and I am still having a problem.

I downloaded pwnagetool for 2.2.1 so I could jailbreak my phone (I am using a mac).

I tried to jailbreak my iphone and I can't get it to do it. I used pwnagetool and got it to build a custom ipsw and then it had me do the DFU mode then told me to restore thew itunes using the custom ipsw but I can't get it to do that.

I can't figure out what I am missing.

If this has already been talked about point in the right was and delete this thread.
 

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To actually select it hold down the shift button or command button I want to say and click restore. It should open another window so you can browse to your custom firmware. (Don't hold me to shift or command button as I am not by my Mac)

*Ah, it's "option"! Sorry.
 

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I will give it a shot thanks, so after I restore with custom firmware all I have to do is reconnect to pwnagetool and it will do the rest?
 

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Nope, once it is done with the custom firmware, iTunes will detect it. Set it up as a new iPhone... sync whatever you'd like back to the phone. All there is to it.
 

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In your case, yes. You created it during the pwnage tool setup. As long as you did that right including cydia, you should be good to go.
 

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Well I tried the shift and the command button and a few others haha, and all it does is wants to restore it like normal. ahh why am I computer slow today.
 

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It's the option key. I edited my reply. Guess you didn't see it.

Hold the option key down while selecting restore.
 

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Nope didn't see it, got it now and its doing its thing. I hope it all works out hahaha I dont need a 400 dollar brick lol.
 

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I spoke too soon it seems... :( I have to leave the computer. If you are still having issues later tonight I will try to help out.
 

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I got error 21 again and went back into recovery mode. I am gonna try and build another ispw again once it restores and I will try it again.
 

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