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EDIT: For those who used an older version, upgrade to yellowsn0w version 0.9.4. It works much better!

EDIT2: Version 0.9.5 fixes more bugs. For me it fixed BiteSMS compatibility.

EDIT3: Version 0.9.7 is out. This version is compatible with Firmware 2.2.1 BUT with the firmware 2.2 baseband (2.28.00 and NOT 2.30.00). Version 0.9.7 will work with firmware 2.2 as well.

There is no software unlock yet for Firmware 2.2.1 with baseband 2.30.00. Do not upgrade directly to Firmware 2.2.1. The software unlock is only for baseband 2.28.

It's Out!

DevTeam Blog

Tips:
1) Right-click on your iPhone's icon in iTunes and Click "Backup"
2) Restore to Original 2.2 Firmware. Download the Original 2.2 Firmware here.
3) Use Quickpwn to Activate and Jailbreak your iPhone 3G. (MAC and PC, Direct download QuickPwn from here)
4) Restore from Backup in iTunes.
5) Add the source of yellowsn0w in Cydia. (See DevTeam Blog) Install yellowsnow.
6) Reset Network Settings in Settings-General-Reset
7) Turn ON and OFF Airplane Mode
8) Dance!

Use Installer or Cydia to install yellowsn0w, which is completely free. Here are the addresses you have to use to add yellowsn0w to your installer application (manually add the repo/source url):

For Cydia enter: apt9.yellowsn0w.com/
For Installer enter: i.yellowsn0w.com/

*we recommend using Cydia to install. But try installer if you are having issues.
Note that In both, the 0 in "sn0w" is a ZERO and not the letter O.

Mod Edit: added the 2.28.00 baseband premise in the title to avoid confusion.

thanks,
applei.ph

yellowsnow

thanks for the news...! happy new year to all! happy unlocking to all iphone 3g users!

SUCCESS!!!

I posted some additional info in the first post for those having problems.

The trick is to remove your SIM for 1 whole minute, lock the screen while waiting. Then reinsert the sim.

Goodluck. Post your problems here so that we can properly document our experiences.

I'm having a problem adding the source. I'm using cydia and when I try adding the source, cydia says that it does not support the repo. Anyone else having the same problem? Thanks!

Use Installer or Cydia to install yellowsn0w, which is completely free. Here are the addresses you have to use to add yellowsn0w to your installer application (manually add the repo/source url):

For Cydia enter: apt9.yellowsn0w.com/
For Installer enter: i.yellowsn0w.com/

*we recommend using Cydia to install
Note that In both, the O in "sn0w" is a ZERO and not the letter O.

Note: Since this unlock is super beta, It has alot of bugs.

1) The remove-wait60seconds-reinsert sim step needs to be done everytime you reboot the iPhone.
2) It's hard to get signal back after a reboot.
3) Try reset network settings in Settings-general-reset
4) Keep trying reboot-wait60-removesim-lockphone-wait60-reinsertsim to get the signal back

EDIT: Ignore this post. Version 0.9.4 fixed most issues.

got it!...

using my globe activated iphone 3g... no need to fresh restore or activate via pwnage or quickpwn...

posting screenshot later...

I dont have the carrier option sa Settings>General menu... still "No Service" on the phone. will be trying to invoke yellowsn0w via the terminal... will update you guys...

Try what Yves posted last..it worked for me.

1) Reset Network Settings
2) After iPhone reboots, remove sim
3) Put iPhone to sleep
4) Wait 2 minutes
5) Re-insert sim
6) Wait patiently for signal to appear
7) DANCE!!

*Unfortunately, though, I still can't get the data to appear. But at least, I have signal!!