How do I get the 3.0 IPSW firmware to show up on RedSn0w? I have the iPhone 3G

[Sophie3]

HELP!
I was trying for over three days but the same thing keeps occuring. I have downloaded the firmware file for 3.0 for the iPhone 3G MULTIPLE times, and the same file keeps on appearing. After I extract it, there are just a bunch of files, but none of them are the IPSW required for RedSn0w. If I don't extract it, RedSn0w doesn't detect the folder at all. What files in the iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore folder are actually ipsw files, or where are they, and how do I get it to show up on RedSn0w?

These are the contents of the folder:
.fseventsd ( a folder)
Firmware ( a folder, but doesn't have any IPSW files inside)
2 Plist files
3 DMG files
kernelcache.release.s5l8900x

P.S, Idk if this helps but I use Windows XP

[ibraheem0079]

Originally Posted by Sophie3

HELP!
I was trying for over three days but the same thing keeps occuring. I have downloaded the firmware file for 3.0 for the iPhone 3G MULTIPLE times, and the same file keeps on appearing. After I extract it, there are just a bunch of files, but none of them are the IPSW required for RedSn0w. If I don't extract it, RedSn0w doesn't detect the folder at all. What files in the iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore folder are actually ipsw files, or where are they, and how do I get it to show up on RedSn0w?

These are the contents of the folder:
.fseventsd ( a folder)
Firmware ( a folder, but doesn't have any IPSW files inside)
2 Plist files
3 DMG files
kernelcache.release.s5l8900x

P.S, Idk if this helps but I use Windows XP

These files are for MAC. You need to get something for windowns. ie Windows version

[stanner_austin]

Originally Posted by Sophie3

HELP!
I was trying for over three days but the same thing keeps occuring. I have downloaded the firmware file for 3.0 for the iPhone 3G MULTIPLE times, and the same file keeps on appearing. After I extract it, there are just a bunch of files, but none of them are the IPSW required for RedSn0w. If I don't extract it, RedSn0w doesn't detect the folder at all. What files in the iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore folder are actually ipsw files, or where are they, and how do I get it to show up on RedSn0w?

These are the contents of the folder:
.fseventsd ( a folder)
Firmware ( a folder, but doesn't have any IPSW files inside)
2 Plist files
3 DMG files
kernelcache.release.s5l8900x

P.S, Idk if this helps but I use Windows XP

u don't have to extract rar or zip.
just rename extention to XXXXXXXXX.IPSW then select it in redsn0w.

[irshu41187]

Originally Posted by Sophie3

HELP!
I was trying for over three days but the same thing keeps occuring. I have downloaded the firmware file for 3.0 for the iPhone 3G MULTIPLE times, and the same file keeps on appearing. After I extract it, there are just a bunch of files, but none of them are the IPSW required for RedSn0w. If I don't extract it, RedSn0w doesn't detect the folder at all. What files in the iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore folder are actually ipsw files, or where are they, and how do I get it to show up on RedSn0w?

These are the contents of the folder:
.fseventsd ( a folder)
Firmware ( a folder, but doesn't have any IPSW files inside)
2 Plist files
3 DMG files
kernelcache.release.s5l8900x

P.S, Idk if this helps but I use Windows XP

u can browse for the ipsw file on ur windows pc ..bt for dat u have to upgrade ur iphone software though itunes once done dat den u can use redsnow and locate the file like dis way

C/DOCUMENTS&SETTINGS/ADMINISTRATOR/APPLICATION DATA/ APPLE COMPUTER/ITUNES/IPHONE SOFTWARE UPDATES/IPHONE1,2_3.0_7A341_RESTORE (IF ITS IPHONE 3G 3.0 0S ),IPHONE1,1_3.0_7A341_RESTORE (IF ITS IPHONE 2G 3.0 0S ).
HOPE IT WILL WORK FOR YOU DONT FORGET TO HIT THE THANKS BUTTON.

[Sophie3]

Originally Posted by ibraheem0079

These files are for MAC. You need to get something for windowns. ie Windows version

I couldn't find any that are specifically for Windows
do u know where I can download them from?

[Sophie3]

Originally Posted by stanner_austin

u don't have to extract rar or zip.
just rename extention to XXXXXXXXX.IPSW then select it in redsn0w.

that didn't work 4 me, it still doesn't appear when I browse on redsnowbut thanx anyway

[chezral]

Originally Posted by Sophie3

that didn't work 4 me, it still doesn't appear when I browse on redsnowbut thanx anyway

If you are using windows, the file might be in incorrectly stored as a zip format. Check that you can view file extentions - from windows explorer/folder click on Tools/Folder Options, click the View tab, then in the list make sure there is NO tick mark on 'Hide extentions for known filetypes'.
You should then be able to see if the firmware file you have is in a .zip or .ipsw format. Make sure you change it to .ipsw if it isn't. Close an re-open redsn0w and you should be able to see the file.

Incorrect

 
iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.zip

Correct

 
iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw

Br
Chezral

[Sophie3]

Originally Posted by irshu41187

u can browse for the ipsw file on ur windows pc ..bt for dat u have to upgrade ur iphone software though itunes once done dat den u can use redsnow and locate the file like dis way

C/DOCUMENTS&SETTINGS/ADMINISTRATOR/APPLICATION DATA/ APPLE COMPUTER/ITUNES/IPHONE SOFTWARE UPDATES/IPHONE1,2_3.0_7A341_RESTORE (IF ITS IPHONE 3G 3.0 0S ),IPHONE1,1_3.0_7A341_RESTORE (IF ITS IPHONE 2G 3.0 0S ).
HOPE IT WILL WORK FOR YOU DONT FORGET TO HIT THE THANKS BUTTON.

It worked now
thank you so much
I appreciate your help

[Sophie3]

Originally Posted by chezral

If you are using windows, the file might be in incorrectly stored as a zip format. Check that you can view file extentions - from windows explorer/folder click on Tools/Folder Options, click the View tab, then in the list make sure there is NO tick mark on 'Hide extentions for known filetypes'.
You should then be able to see if the firmware file you have is in a .zip or .ipsw format. Make sure you change it to .ipsw if it isn't. Close an re-open redsn0w and you should be able to see the file.

Incorrect

 
iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.zip

Correct

 
iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw

Br
Chezral

thanx Chezral
that also worked and now my phone is working

[Sophie3]

another favor pleaz
I jailbroke it and it is working now and everything but when i connected it 2 iTunes it says :
An iPhone has been previously synced with this computer. and it gives me 2 options
Set up as a new phone
Restore from the backup of ......

if I restored it would that stop the phone from working? and which option should I select

[chezral]

I normally backup before upgrade/unlock and restore the backup after the upgrade/unlock is complete. I usually still have signal and full functionality.
If you are too scared of having to start over, just sync as new iphone.

[ibraheem0079]

Originally Posted by Sophie3

another favor pleaz
I jailbroke it and it is working now and everything but when i connected it 2 iTunes it says :
An iPhone has been previously synced with this computer. and it gives me 2 options
Set up as a new phone
Restore from the backup of ......

if I restored it would that stop the phone from working? and which option should I select

you can restore if you want. That won't change anything if you had your for working before

[Gecko_UK]

Bad boi......ejidejij

[dcg28052]

Originally Posted by Sophie3

another favor pleaz
I jailbroke it and it is working now and everything but when i connected it 2 iTunes it says :
An iPhone has been previously synced with this computer. and it gives me 2 options
Set up as a new phone
Restore from the backup of ......

if I restored it would that stop the phone from working? and which option should I select

Just select the set up as a new phone and don't select the automatic sync, cause that will happen the same thing if you ever restore it again.

Regards