If you get a 1600 or 16xx error while trying to restore to a custom 3.1 firmware for iPhone 2G or 3G, try the following :
Try this first instead of entering DFU mode…for 3G
1)UNPLUG ur iphone and turn off
2)Open itunes
3) hold home as u plug in iphone and keep holding until u see itunes logo on ur iphone
4) then SHIFT+restore and locate the custom ipsw
and there u go! (thanks txccu2000).
If that didn’t work, then try the following :
- Try rebooting both iPhone and PC/Mac.
- Make sure the iPhone is in DFU mode.
- On a Mac – BEFORE creating the custom ipsw, delete restore files found in ~/Library/iTunes/Device Support
- On a PC – Delete device support files (restore files) in iTunes folder in the following locations
- Windows 7 and Vista : C:/*UsersName*/AppData/Roaming/Apple Computer/iTunesDevice Support
- Windows XP : C:/Documents and Settings/*UserName*/Application Data/Apple Computer/iTunes/Device Support
- Try restoring to the custom firmware via iTunes by (shift+restore on Windows, Option + Restore on Mac)
Credit : Thanks Sandos for location of restore files in Windows OSes.
Jek
thanks for your reply.
I did join the files. the file name was iPhone1_2_3.1_7C144_Custom_Restore.ipsw .
I tried in both recovery mode n DFU mode.
And now i can't kick out of both of that 2 modes.
iLikeMyiPhone
Please follow my videos to kick them out of that mode. Check in videos section.
Jek
I've go thru the videos.
When I'm in recovery mode, i tried to kick out from it, it doesn't work. it goes back to recovery mode after the apple icon appeared.
Then I switch off recovery mode, by pressing power n home button, and release it when the cable n itunes icon gone. And then I tried to switch it to DFU mode and it works. From there i tried to kick out, and it appear recovery mode after the apple icon appeared.
I tried to restore the custom firmware in both 2 modes. In DFU modes, message shows 1601 error, and 1604 error for recovery mode.
Is it means that I have no way to jailbreak it? should it restore my iphone by just clicking restore button. n it will update my firmware to 3.1.2, n try to install custom 3.1.2 ??
Jek
Ya, I've followed all the solution guide stated here. no use to my iphone.
I unable to check the firmware version on myself, seller told me was 3.1 when i bought it.
Do you mean that they will update my baseband too if i restore my iphone by just clicking restore at itunes?
Jek
Ya, I've followed all the solution guide stated here. no use to my iphone.
I unable to check the firmware version on myself, seller told me was 3.1 when i bought it.
Do you mean that they will update my baseband too if i restore my iphone by just clicking restore at itunes?
Jek
Yes, everytime shows the same error
Kiran
Try downloading 3.0.1 ipsw from Apple (look for link in downloads section) and then try restore to it directly. It has 4.26 baseband. Lets see if it works.
Jek
I tried to restore with 3.0.1 ipsw from apple in both DFU n restore mode. now shows error 1015. checked apply website, normally appear when try to downgrade.
any other way?
iLikeMyiPhone
Thats a good error! Restore to the same firmware again and let me know.
Jek
you meant restore with 3.0.1 ipsw from apple right? i tried twice. same error coming out
iLikeMyiPhone
Ok, now try the custom firmware in restore mode.
Jek
Hi, i was unable to restore with the way u gave.
And i think I'm the lucky one. I had a iphone and I've cancelled the line n sold it.
I was suddenly think that maybe I can activate my iphone will old sim card, and it did. and itunes able to restore firmware with my backup data in my pc. i made to jailbreak by using the same way. And now im working on unlocking it.
Thank a lot dude, hope you have a good business on ebay.
iLikeMyiPhone
Awesome! Glad you worked it out your way! Good job!
Jek
Thanks with your help too.
I have any question, I just found out that my version is 3.0.1 and modem firmware was 05.11.07. is it means that I can't unlock my iphone? all i can do is just wait?
iLikeMyiPhone
Yep, no unlock for now 🙁 But you can try 3.1.2 with jailbreak if you want. If you are tethering, just remain on 3.0.1…
illogicthoughtz
Hey, I was wondering if you can help me with something.
I have DLed the Pwnage tool 3.1.4 and the custom 3.1.2 firmware. When i start the Tool, the firmware is not found by Pwnage. When i click to look for it manually…it tells me that "wrong bundle."
I have also tried the custom 3.1.2 firmware and pressing Opt./restore on my Mac. At the end it told me there was an error (16xx, i believe) and my iphone 3g stated on a black screen afterwards. Suggestions please!!!
scotchtape20
HOLY CRAP it took me alot of time to get this working… here's what i did to make it work on my iPhone 3G (i got the error 1600 then 1601):
– Deleted the recovery file found in C:/*UsersName*/AppData/Roaming/Apple Computer/iTunes/Device Support BUT i did not copy my custom firmware in there… left it empty
– Turned iPhone off
– Entered DFU mode… and in the part where you need to hold ONLY the home button, i hold it until the screen became WHITE (i dont know if its necessary, but it worked for me)
– It automatically opened up iTunes (which it NEVER did before) and i SHIFT+Restored it with the custom firmware
DONE! (takes time before the progress bar on the iPhone moves, but it will trust me)
iLikeMyiPhone
Yay! Kudos!!
nboskovic
Hi,
I have iPhone 3G 16GB unlocked originally (factory SIM free by default) with 3.1.2 firmware on it. Can someone post somewhere custom firmware from this version of sofware with adequate bootloaders that I can jailbreak my iPhone. All custom ipsw's are with old bootloaders so I have error when I try to restore with them. I tried blackra1n w/o success hang on on running screen.
Thx.
Nova
I have an iphone 3G 16GB and I had updated it to 3.1 throught itunes.
So,can I jailbreak & unlock the phone by following the steps that you mentioned?
Thank you
Jimmy
Hey guys,
I strongly suggest idea given by user name "IPHONECRAZEE" above for Vista / XP. It really work and I really appreciate for all guidance and help provided.
Thanks again IPHONECRAZEE, you are rocked. have a good one.
Furthermore, I did manage to restore back custom iphone firmware 3.1.2 for my iphone 2G.
Try our your luck. its damn working!!!
iLikeMyiPhone
Welcome!
iLikeMyiPhone
I would suggest you restore to Apple's stock firmware (3.1.2) and then use this firmware in Restore mode since you have an iPhone 2G!
heribert
Pls help..
My iphone 2G 3.0 to 3.1.2 ( blackra1n )- it works
I was restore my iphone in itunes 9.0 and it was un-jailbroken. on the iphone screen only usb cable arrow pointing to itunes shows. trying to jailbreak again in blackra1n but it doesnt work anymore.. what to do now?. pls help. after restore in itunes how can i bring back my iphone 2G 3.1.2 version… Is there any jailbreak tool available for this?.. tnx
Sweet0nMac
i have tried to delete the ipod software update files i have tryed renaming the custom ipsw to the name of the original ipsw, i have tried 2 different mac computers, have reinstalled itunes even restored to itunes 9.0 i tryed DFU and Restore mode both giving me the same result. It was working before because i have successfully installed jailbroken firmware 3.1.2 before it just won’t do it again, i don’t know what else to try. The only thing i managed to do was to change my 1604 error to a 1600 error by updating to the latest pwnage tool
Any Help Would be much appreciated.
I have a 2G ipod touch and i am a mac user
Hifa
Is that working with iPhone 3gs 3.1.3?? I have tried to restore custom file 3.1.2 and 3.1.3 cooked with snOwbreeze, but when I restored it always give me an error 1604.. I know there is a tool iREB to bypass this error but it doesn't work with 3gs. Pls help me outta this hell.. Thanks
kgp180
previous resn0w 9.3 JB on XP pro 3.1.2 -5.11baseband newtype BL with iphone att contract—-ran perfect—-was removing uneeded .lprog language files and must have removed a wrong one and fragged the phone- cant use redsn0w anymore wont load. hold power button only shows apple logo-then goes to recovery screen,'not' updated with apple new 3.1.3
used your non-activated 3.1.2 custon ipsw and have read any and all 1600 error posts/comments over and over…..
DFU (confirmed popup/black screen)-error 1600….. follow 1600 error post to a tee & xtra mile-turn off phone/unistall itunes/delete left over itunes & apple files/registry clean/reboot computr /reinstall itunes-error 1600……….this time just off phone/restart puter/-DFU mode/error 1600….again off phone/ reboot puter/DFU mode install/1600 error…………………..This Time ..off phone/reboot and try 'recover mode' instead/error 1604
plz help! what am i doin wrong
kgp180
sorry, 3gs used your 3gs non-activated fw
Justin
Thanx man! after five hours of search, this is the only solution that worked for me! thanx alot!
kgp180
forgot– 3gs and used 3gs non-activated ipsw for last 2 entries above
Kiran
If you have SHSH files stored on Cydia, then I can suggest you something cos' 3GS is a pain if something goes wrong…
kgp180
-Kiran, I dont have the shsh files, JB my phone just a week after apple stopped signing. 🙁
When i looked for answers to fix and ran across the custom files I thought installing them was a clean slate os for the iphone?
-also I look at the 'iphone updater' logs when it fails-all DFU mode say the same thing
"2010-03-14 03:41:55.875 iTunes.exe[3244:c78]: WinDFU::ResetDevice: resetting…
2010-03-14 03:42:15.906 iTunes.exe[3244:c78]: WinDFU::FinalizeDfuUpdate: success
2010-03-14 03:42:15.906 iTunes.exe[3244:c78]: <DFU Device 024CB428>: DFU succeeded
then more log ending with……………………………………
2010-03-14 03:42:16.484 iTunes.exe[3244:9d4]: iTunes: SCEP 3
2010-03-14 03:42:21.406 iTunes.exe[3244:9d4]: iTunes: Restore error 1600"
With recovery mode,
"2010-03-14 04:53:35.515 iTunes.exe[2860:52c]: <Recovery Mode Device 02492328>: Recovery mode succeeded
2010-03-14 04:58:45.296 iTunes.exe[2860:b48]: iTunes: Restore error 1604"
. Phone has been a brck for 5 days and I defintely dont want to update w/ apple 313. if there is any way at all Kiran Im willing to try over an over to get it going and 'compensate' for time w/ donation to paypal. no thought about it….. plz let me know what your thoughts are and if there is a way to work thru this?
kgp180
do i just give up hope or try something else?
Kiran
I have no suggestion but to wait for an exploit to be found/exploited which may be very soon (next 30 days I guess)..
kgp180
sweet…
1. So just wait patiently at my current 3.1.2 – 5.11 w/ newer style boot rom??
2. redsn0w-pwnage-other? (asking cause of being on winXP)
3. Even though we wasnt able to find a solution-I would like to donate at least a little beanage for trying-paypal account?
kgp180
Kiran, Know of any place that has all the 3.1.2 files where I can simply transfer from file on my pc to the phone? I was meesin around looking for answers and left the phone connected to a usb port. The phone vibated twice and goes in and out of connection every 5 minutes when I leave it plugged into usb,… vibrates twice then connects/disconnects.
I can also use iphone explorer or iphone browser and see that all the original files are intact prior to me removing a wrong boot up file. Know of any 3.1.2 files I can get to try and insert with iphone explorer or the specific file/folder I messed up…?
kgp180
Kiran, if you needed,plz email me at kgp180@yahoo.com
owlpassion
Hi, I have Iphone 2G and tried as mentioned but it give error – The Iphone "Iphone" could not be restored because the file is not compitable –
please help.
Thanks
owlpassion
Hi, I have Iphone 2G and tried as mentioned but it give error – The Iphone "Iphone" could not be restored because the file is not compitable –
please help.
Thanks
Kiran
Did you join the files? What is the joined file size?
owlpassion
yes i did..my file size is 153,600 kb.. i also tried by copy and rename it to "device support" folder.
as Jack suggested on his post.
owlpassion
oh..and I noticed that new joined file size is same as .001 size..I tried again but new joined file has same file size 153,600kb