Edward Redressing: Step 2 - JailBreak

Specifics: iPhone 3G 16Gb IOS 3.1.3 on Windows 7 (x64) using RedSn0w IClarified is an all-round good resource for tweaking with your Apple devices; there are excellent tutorials to jailbreaking your particular device on the site. I used the tutorial on RedSn0w for 3.1.2 and 3.1.3 on Windows. The steps are pretty straight-forward; the only tricky part is selecting your firmware version on RedSn0w, and getting your device into DFU mode. Also note, your restore might not work just because of the RecBoot interference I mentioned earlier, just restart your computer and see if that helps. Things to keep in mind: >> Firmware 3.1.3
	If that's your version, you will need to download the 3.1.2 version as well and have it on hand. RedSn0w will need to identify if it is compatible with the .ipsw that you used. It currently does not recognize 3.1.3 but works just fine if you select your newly downloaded 3.1.2 version, even if it's not the one you restored to. Just follow the steps and you'll get to this part.
>> Boot and Recovery Mode Icons
	RedSn0w lets you pick .png's to use for the boot and recovery screens. The boot screen is where the Apple shows up, and the recovery mode screen is the one with the USB going into iTunes. I've changed my boot screen to my personalized logo -- it's pretty sweet every time it boots. Just another way to feel that my device is no longer in Apple's clutches. Read the instructions carefully as to the type and size restrictions for these images. Also, make sure you check "Install Cydia".
>> DFU Mode
	You'll get to a screen which will tell you to go to the next step only if your phone is turned off and connected. The next screen gives you instructions to get your phone into DFU mode. DFU and Recovery mode are not the same, DFU mode usually doesn't have a screen/logo -- it's blank. Eventually you'll see the jailbreaking image of the hard drive... looks scary the first time. Getting to DFU mode can sound difficult, but if you follow the instructions RedSn0w gives you exactly, until it starts jailbreaking, it will work. There are other ways to get your phone into DFU mode as well, but I'd say just stick with the timed ones RedSn0w provides.
After this, you will have successfully jailbroken you iPhone. Notice the new application Cydia installed on you iPhone. This is the popular "AppStore" for JailBroken iPhones. Next Post: Step 3 - Customize... coming soon =P