Monthly Archives: October 2010
Great news for Windows users looking to restore pre-jailbroken firmware [Update, including Custom Bootlogos]
Previously we made a post with links to pre-jailbroken firmware files for Windows users (who are unable to use the Pwnage Tool) to jailbreak with. We have had reports that many users have been having problems restoring with these files. This is due to the fact that the DFU button that the Pwnage Tool uses actually inserts a exploit allowing the jailbreak to take place. This means Windows users are unable to jailbreak using custom firmware files make using …
How to enable HD Video recording on iPhone 3Gs (Video Tutorial)
*UPDATE* Many users have reported that performing this tweak has caused their camera to become sluggish in low-light situations and they are unable to playback the HD videos on the device itself. This seems to be because of the 1080×800 resolution. I have updated the download link with files that will set a 960×720 resolution which seems to fix this problem. Hopefully a new update will be released soon that will allow a higher resolution without slowing the camera down. …
iPhone iOS 4.2 Unlock for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Baseband 05.14.02) Coming Soon!
MuscleNerd has confirmed that an update to ultrasn0w will be made for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G users on iOS 4.1 and iOS 4.2, with the 05.14.02 baseband. This released is expected within a few days of iOS 4.2 being released by Apple.
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simplysau’s question was:
“thanks.. how long would the wait be for 4.2 any approximate time“
MuscleNerd’s response was:
“if you’re on 3G or 3GS, just a day or 2 at most after 4.2 …
Happy Halloween!
Hoping you all have a safe and happy(and scary!) Halloween!!
From all of us at iPhoneBlogr!
Also, check out this sweet iPhone4 Halloween costume using an iPhone4 and a 40-inch LCD display
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iOS 4.2 Jailbreak via Sn0wbreeze to come out on or near release date
@iH8sn0w has released screenshots showing that he was successfully able to jailbreak iPad iOS 4.2 beta 3 with Sn0wBreeze.
Those who don’t know, Sn0wbreeze allows users to create custom iOS 4.x firmware so that they can update and jailbreak their iPhone and iPod Touch with iOS 4.x. Sn0wbreeze allows users to preserve the baseband so that it does not get updated while updating your iPhone with the custom iOS 4.x firmware. This is important for iPhone unlockers as 05.14 …
Apple blocks iDevice activation via Phonebook SIM
For those of you who don’t know, up until now, you have been able to activate non-AT&T iPhones using a phonebook SIM which was a cheap and easy solution for those who didn’t have the option of hacktivation. Earlier today Apple has blocked this loophole and you can no longer activate your devices with a phonebook SIM. I repeat if you have been thinking about purchasing a phonebook SIM to activate your device, DO NOT! You will not be able …
Sn0wbreeze 2.1 coming soon, ih8sn0w interview
UPDATE: Sn0wbreeze 2.1 has now been released, click here for a full tutorial on how to jailbreak using the updated version.
@ih8sn0w has been busy on his twitter page for the past few days talking about Sn0wbreeze 2.1 the new update will boast some great new features including 5 new devices and added stability(great for the many, many readers that had problems with 2.0.2). The guys over at iPhoneWorld scored an interview with ih8sn0w a.k.a Steven, you …
White iPhone 4 Delayed until Spring 2011
This morning, many websites across the web were reporting that White iPhone 4′s had become available to reserve through the Apple Store application. It has now been revealed that release of the White iPhone 4 is being delayed again, this time until Spring 2011. This is bad news for the many people who were looking forward to being able to get their hands on one over the holiday season.
(Reuters) – Apple Inc said on Tuesday that it would delay …
Use PwnStrap to install pre-jailbroken firmware on Windows 3Gs+
So a few days ago, I made a post with a bunch of pre-jailbroken firmware. Some people have been having issues restoring this firmware since they do not have access to a Mac and cannot use the special Pwnage Tool DFU button to bootstrap. This method is for Windows users with a 3Gs or newer device that would like to install our pre-jailbroken 4.1 firmware files.
*PLEASE NOTE* This method is for advanced users only, if you do not …
Passcode Security Hole Found – Save SHSH Files Now!
A a major security flaw in iOS 4.1 has been found, this hole allows you to make phone calls even when phone is locked.
There has been a lot of talk about this new security hole between the dev team members and other members of the community. No doubt Apple will release a firmware update to patch this hole. This means, if you require a jailbreak or unlock, PLEASE save your SHSH files now, and do not update!
The hole …
How To: Change Your SSH Password
This is a quick tutorial on how to change your SSH password for your iDevice. There are two different ways to do it, the first way involves using the Cydia app “Mobile Terminal” on your device. The second way is to do it with your Mac.
Changing password using Mobile Terminal on your device.
Step 1. Download “mobile terminal” from Cydia. If you have iOS4 installed you will need to add the repo http://h7v.org and install mobile terminal from there …
