How To Jailbreak iPhone, iPod Touch Using Spirit For iPhone OS 3.1.3, iPhone OS 3.1.2 [Windows]

BY Andy

Published 8 May 2010

Spirit jailbreak tutorial for Mac users

Earlier this week, Comex released the much awaited Spirit untethered jailbreak solution for iPhone OS 3.1.3, iPhone OS 3.1.2 that allows users to jailbreak their iPhone or iPod Touch.

This tutorial will offer Windows users a step-by-step guide to carry out this jailbreak. If you are a Mac user, you can checkout our step-by-step guide to jailbreak iPhone, iPod Touch for iPhone OS 3.1.3, iPhone OS 3.1.2

Before we proceed, here are some important points:

  • Please note that jailbreaking your iPhone or iPod Touch may void your warranty and hence proceed with caution.
  • Do not forget to take a backup of the contents on your iPhone. You may refer to this articlefor a helpful guide on backing up your handset. 
  • Jailbroken iDevices are vulnerable to malicious attacks. Kindly refer to our tips for making your iPhone secure. Also, please change the root password of your Apple device once the jailbreak is complete.
  • Spirit jailbreak does not unlock your iPhone and Comex or the iPhone hacking community hasn't provided any information on when it will be available.

If you have taken care of the requirements mentioned above then you can proceed with the step-by-step instructions to jailbreak your iPhone and iPod Touch.

Please note that Spirit needs the following requirements to work properly:

If you have taken care of the requirements mentioned above then you can proceed with the step-by-step instructions to jailbreak your iPhone and iPod Touch.

Step 1: Click here to download the latest Spirit Jailbreak software to your desktop.

Spirit jailbreak for windows users

Step 2: If you are a Windows 7 user, right click on the Spirit.exe icon and select 'Properties'. Under the 'Compatibility' tab on the Properties window, enable the "Run this program in compatibility mode for" checkbox and select Windows 98/Windows ME from the drop down list.

Spirit jailbreak for windows users

Once done, click 'Apply' and 'OK' to close the window.

Step 3: Double click on the Spirit.exe icon to launch the application.

Spirit jailbreak for windows users

Step 4: You will now be prompted to connect your iPhone.

Spirit jailbreak for windows users

Step 5: Connect your iPhone or iPod touch to your computer and click on 'Jailbreak'.

Spirit jailbreak for windows users

Step 6: The Spirit application will now start the jailbreak process. Once done, you will be prompted to 'Quit' the application.

Spirit jailbreak for windows users

Step 7: Press the 'Quit' button. Your iDevice will now reboot to show the progress indicator.

Spirit jailbreak for windows users

Step 8: Once the process is completed, your iPhone or iPod Touch should be successfully jailbroken. You should also see Cydia application installed on your iPhone or iPod Touch's Home Screen.

Note: If you’re having any issue with Wi-Fi or network connectivity on your iPhone after jailbreaking it then try to reset network settings (Launch Settings->General->Reset then tap “Reset Network Settings”) to resolve the issue.

We hope you enjoyed the tutorial. Please post your questions and feedback in the comments section below. 

[via iClarified]