Monthly Archives: December 2010
Redsn0w 0.9.7b4 released removes USBMuxd for Untethered 4.2.1 jailbreak with tutorial
As we reported yesterday the new version of redsn0w 0.9.7b4 removes the requirement of USBMuxd for the untethered 4.2.1 jailbreak. Of course this release of Redsn0w is still only for OSX. Stay tuned for word on the Windows release.
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Redsn0w 0.9.7b4 – Mac
The fourth beta is now available (testers ONLY please!). Starting with this version, redsn0w no longer requires you to install and run a separate program for the usbmux (this was a non-trivial procedure for many). …
Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 Tutorial Jailbreak 4.2.1 Windows or Mac
Dev-Team’s redsn0w 0.9.6b4 is based on the Limera1n exploit which currently pwns all the iDevices. However for Newer Devices like iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4 it would be tethered Jailbreak which means everytime you reboot your device you would have to connect it to computer to put it into ‘Jailbreak-State’ with redsn0w. The older Devices like iPhone 3GS old bootrom, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 2G (non-MC Model) can be Jailbroken untethered with the current version of redsn0w. Again Only …
Skype 3.0 brings video chat over 3G and WiFi to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
We’ve been hearing reports that Skype is debuting a mobile video chat service and D-Day has arrived. The company is launching a brand new version of its iPhone app that includes the ability to turn on video in any Skype chat.
The beauty of the app is that it brings free video calling to iPhone 3G devices, iPad and iPod Touch, all of which couldn’t run Apple’s video calling feature Facetime (the feature only works with iPhone 4 devices and …
Rubyra1n future jailbreak from GeoHot?
The now infamous GeoHot is causing a stir in the iPhone community once again. George was once a very vocal and involved member in the scene but ever since the falling out he had everything from him has been behind closed doors. Recently, it has been reported that GeoHot has added the domain Rubyra1n.com to his ever growing list of domains.
Of course this doesn’t mean that this will be a jailbreak tool, nor does it mean we will be …
Redsn0w 0.9.7b4 to be released today adds compatibility Windows version coming soon
Today the iPhone Dev Team has announced that the next version of Redsn0w 0.9.7b4 will be released today and will allow users to have an untethered 4.2.1 jailbreak without the need of usbmuxd. Redsn0w is still only for Mac users but they have also announced that the Windows version will be their next order of business.
If you need help with the untethered jailbreaking process, head on over to our redsn0w 0.9.7 tutorial…
How to jailbreak and unlock iPhone 2G on iOS 3.1.3 (Original iPhone)
This is a simple, clear and easy tutorial on how to both jailbreak and unlock the iPhone 2G on iOS 3.1.3 (the final firmware version for iPhone 2G). This tutorial is the same for both Windows and Mac.
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Redsn0w 0.9.4 – Windows
Redsn0w 0.9.4 – Mac
iOS 3.1.2 for iPhone 2G
iOS 3.1.3 for iPhone 2G
3.9 bootloader
4.6 bootloader
First of all, please make sure that your iPhone is currently on the iPhone 3.1.3 firmware.
Step 1…
Sn0wbreeze 2.2 will have ‘Baseband Preservation Mode’ for unlockers
The iPhone developer and hacker @iH8sn0w has just teased a screenshot of Sn0wbreeze 2.2 with a new “Baseband Preservation Mode”. This new mode will enable current iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G users to preserve their baseband while upgrading to iOS 4.2.1 so that they can unlock using existing version of Ultrasn0w.
iH8sn0w: Adding a new mode to sn0wbreeze. — http://twitpic.com/3k3mt6 (cleaning up the GUI a bit too).
For those of you who don’t know, Sn0wbreeze is an alternative to …
Redsn0w 0.9.7b3 released! Fixes last of app issues
The iPhone Dev-Team have just released beta3 of Redsn0w 0.9.7.
The third beta is now available (testers ONLY please!). This version extends the fix made in beta2 over to the non-GUI programs too (like the daemons that handle media content). That should cover things like Facetime, Winterboard themes, and embedded videos in iTunes. If you had trouble using the usbmuxd in previous betas, please wait until we incorporate that into redsn0w itself (i.e. don’t bother trying this beta3, just …
Redsn0w 0.9.7b2 Released – Fixes All Native App Crashes
Redsn0w 0.9.7b2 has just been released, with the release of the previous version (earlier today), Redsn0w 0.9.7b1, came an untehtered jailbreak but there were native app crashes also the Task Switcher, iPod and YouTube apps were unusable. With the latest release of Redsn0w 0.9.7b2, all these problems have been fixes. Bluetooth functionality though is still disabled.
This version should fix all the native app crashes (including Task switcher). That’s the only change in from beta1….Bluetooth is still disabled.
The jailbreak …
Redsn0w 0.9.7b3 tutorial untethered 4.2.1 jailbreak
First of all, this is the ‘backup plan’ beta release, which means it’s rough around the edges, and things can go sporadically or randomly wonky. Second of all, even if everything were smooth sailing, there’s still a process involved — unlike Comex’s upcoming hack, which will reportedly allow for easy, one-touch jailbreaking.
Some other important things you need to know before you even think about using this:
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If you depend on the Ultrasn0w unlock, DO NOT jailbreak using this. It …
4.2.1 Untethered Jailbreak Testers Needed – Mac Only
The following post was just placed on the Dev-Team blog. If you have a Mac and a 4.2b3 SHSH hash saved, you can test the new ‘backup plan’ untethered jailbreak.
Over the Christmas weekend we’ll be releasing a version of redsn0w that implements the “backup plan” to the 4.2.1 untethered jailbreak. We’re seeking your help to test this redsn0w and find any bugs before we do a general release!
(If you have an iPhone 3G, or an old-bootrom ipt2g or …
