Tuesday 27 December 2011
Saturday 24 December 2011
iPhone Dev-Team Updates UltraSn0w Unlock to Support iOS 5.0.1
The iPhone Dev-Team has released UltraSn0w 1.25 which brings iOS 5.0.1 support to the unlock for older basebands.
iPhone Dev Team's iPhone 4, 3G, and 3GS software unlock, now with added PwnApple. Compatible with iPhone 4 baseband 01.59.00 and iPhone 3G/3GS basebands 04.26.08, 05.11.07, 05.12.01, 05.13.04 and 06.15.00! Thanks to @sherif_hashim and @Oranav for contributing baseband crashes
UltraSn0w 1.2.5 is now available in Cydia. You can find instructions on how to install the unlock here.
If you are on one of the supported basebands and wish to update to iOS 5.0.1 you will need to do so with a custom ipsw that doesn't update your baseband. You can find instructions on how to do that here.
Apple to Launch the iPad 3 on Steve Jobs' Birthday?
The Economic Daily News cites sources close to Taiwanese makers in the iPad 3 supply chain who say Apple may be planning to release its new tablet on February 24th, Steve Jobs birthday.
FocusTaiwan quotes the Daily News:
The sources said all OEM and ODM makers have exercised great caution in ensuring the smooth operations of their production lines. To meet the iPad3 delivery date, the sources said, main assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry's iPad division will only allow its employees to take five days off during the Lunar New Year holiday, while staff at the company's other divisions will have a longer holiday.
Casing producer Catcher Technology said that at least some of its employees will have to work overtime during the Lunar New Year holiday.Other high-end component suppliers such as battery maker Simplo Technology, connector maker Amer International Group and optical lens supplier Genius Electronic Optical Co. are all planning to ask at least some of its employees to work during the Lunar New Year holiday, industry sources said.
Previous reports have estimated that the iPad 3 would be released in March.
Read More [via 9to5Mac]
FocusTaiwan quotes the Daily News:
The sources said all OEM and ODM makers have exercised great caution in ensuring the smooth operations of their production lines. To meet the iPad3 delivery date, the sources said, main assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry's iPad division will only allow its employees to take five days off during the Lunar New Year holiday, while staff at the company's other divisions will have a longer holiday.
Casing producer Catcher Technology said that at least some of its employees will have to work overtime during the Lunar New Year holiday.Other high-end component suppliers such as battery maker Simplo Technology, connector maker Amer International Group and optical lens supplier Genius Electronic Optical Co. are all planning to ask at least some of its employees to work during the Lunar New Year holiday, industry sources said.
Previous reports have estimated that the iPad 3 would be released in March.
Read More [via 9to5Mac]
Friday 23 December 2011
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 4 Using RedSn0w (Windows) [5.0]
These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 4 on the 5.0 firmware using RedSn0w for Windows. The Mac version of this tutorial is here.
This procedure will cause you to upgrade your baseband potentially ruining your chances for an unlock. Please wait until we have posted a Windows tutorial on how to update to iOS 5 using a custom ipsw if you need an unlock. The jailbreak is also tethered which means you will need to connect your device to the computer each time you reboot. Finally, it may be prudent to save your SHSH Blobs by following this tutorial before continuing.
If you want to jailbreak a lower firmware version you can find the appropriate tutorial here.
Step One
Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage
Download RedSn0w 0.9.9b6 from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. Likewise, download the 5.0 firmware from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. (Note: you do not need to download the 5.0 firmware if you are already on iOS 5.0)
Extract the RedSn0w zip file by double clicking it.
Step Two: (You can skip this step if iOS 5 is already installed on your device)
Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes.
Select your iPhone from the list of devices on the left. Now hold down Shift and click the Restore button. Restore is preferred as it won't create any wasted space on your iPhone.
Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the 5.0 firmware ipsw. Click the Choose button to continue.
iTunes will now update your iPhone to the new firmware.
Step Three
Launch the redsn0w application from the redsn0w folder we extracted earlier.
**Windows 7 users may want to try running the redsn0w executable mode as an administrator in Windows Vista compatibility. You can do this by right clicking the executable and selecting Properties from the contextual menu.
Step Four
Once RedSn0w opens click the Jailbreak button
Step Five
Plug your iPhone into the computer and make sure its OFF then click the Next button
Step Six
RedSn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode. You can find more help with DFU mode here
Hold down both the Home button and the Power button for 10 seconds.
Release the Power button and continue holding the Home button until RedSn0w detects the device.
Step Seven
Your iPhone will now reboot
Step Eight
RedSn0w will now prepare the jailbreak data.
Step Nine
Select Cydia from the list of options and click Next.
Step Ten
Your iPhone will now be rebooted again and RedSn0w will begin uploading the new RAM Disk and Kernel.
Step Eleven
Once this is complete you will be notified that RedSn0w is done. When your iPhone finishes rebooting (5 minutes or so) it will be jailbroken with Cydia on the SpringBoard.
BOOT TETHERED
Once you have jailbroken you will need to rerun redsn0w to boot tethered.
Step One
From the main RedSn0w menu click the Extras button.
Step Two
Select Just boot from the Extras menu to just boot tethered.
This procedure will cause you to upgrade your baseband potentially ruining your chances for an unlock. Please wait until we have posted a Windows tutorial on how to update to iOS 5 using a custom ipsw if you need an unlock. The jailbreak is also tethered which means you will need to connect your device to the computer each time you reboot. Finally, it may be prudent to save your SHSH Blobs by following this tutorial before continuing.
If you want to jailbreak a lower firmware version you can find the appropriate tutorial here.
Step One
Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage
Download RedSn0w 0.9.9b6 from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. Likewise, download the 5.0 firmware from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. (Note: you do not need to download the 5.0 firmware if you are already on iOS 5.0)
Extract the RedSn0w zip file by double clicking it.
Step Two: (You can skip this step if iOS 5 is already installed on your device)
Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes.
Select your iPhone from the list of devices on the left. Now hold down Shift and click the Restore button. Restore is preferred as it won't create any wasted space on your iPhone.
Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the 5.0 firmware ipsw. Click the Choose button to continue.
iTunes will now update your iPhone to the new firmware.
Step Three
Launch the redsn0w application from the redsn0w folder we extracted earlier.
**Windows 7 users may want to try running the redsn0w executable mode as an administrator in Windows Vista compatibility. You can do this by right clicking the executable and selecting Properties from the contextual menu.
Step Four
Once RedSn0w opens click the Jailbreak button
Step Five
Plug your iPhone into the computer and make sure its OFF then click the Next button
Step Six
RedSn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode. You can find more help with DFU mode here
Hold down both the Home button and the Power button for 10 seconds.
Release the Power button and continue holding the Home button until RedSn0w detects the device.
Step Seven
Your iPhone will now reboot
Step Eight
RedSn0w will now prepare the jailbreak data.
Step Nine
Select Cydia from the list of options and click Next.
Step Ten
Your iPhone will now be rebooted again and RedSn0w will begin uploading the new RAM Disk and Kernel.
Step Eleven
Once this is complete you will be notified that RedSn0w is done. When your iPhone finishes rebooting (5 minutes or so) it will be jailbroken with Cydia on the SpringBoard.
BOOT TETHERED
Once you have jailbroken you will need to rerun redsn0w to boot tethered.
Step One
From the main RedSn0w menu click the Extras button.
Step Two
Select Just boot from the Extras menu to just boot tethered.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone Without Updating the Baseband (Mac) [5.0.1]
These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4 on iOS 5.0.1 without updating the baseband using RedSn0w for Mac. You may want to do this to preserve an unlock from a lower baseband version.
Please note this jailbreak is tethered for every device but the old bootrom iPhone 3GS which means you will need to connect your device to the computer each time you reboot. Also, it may be prudent to save your SHSH Blobs by following this tutorial before continuing if you haven't already.
If you want to jailbreak a lower firmware version you can find the appropriate tutorial here.
Step One
Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage
Download RedSn0w 0.9.9b9d or higher from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. Likewise, download the 5.0.1 firmware from here and place it in the Pwnage folder.
Extract the RedSn0w zip file by double clicking it.
Step Two
Launch the redsn0w application from the redsn0w folder we just extracted.
Step Three
Click to select Extras from the main menu.
Step Four
Click to select Custom IPSW from the Extras menu.
Step Five
Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the IPSW we downloaded then click Open.
If you are using the iPhone 3GS you may be asked to identify whether you are on a newer or older model.
Step Six
RedSn0w will now begin building a custom IPSW for you.
Step Seven
You'll be notified once RedSn0w has completed building your IPSW. Click the OK button.
Step Eight
Click the Pwned DFU button from the Extras menu.
Step Nine
Plug your iPhone into the computer and make sure its OFF then click the Next button
Step Ten
RedSn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode. You can find more help with DFU mode here
Hold down both the Home button and the Power button for 10 seconds.
Release the Power button and continue holding the Home button until RedSn0w detects the device.
Step Eleven
RedSn0w will run the LimeRa1n exploit.
Step Twelve
You'll then be notified that your iPhone is in Pwned DFU mode.
Step Thirteen
Launch iTunes by clicking its icon in your dock.
Step Fourteen
Select your device from the list on the left then under the Summary tab hold down the Option key and click the Restore button.
Step Fifteen
You will then be asked to select your IPSW for restore. Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the IPSW that begins with NO_BB then click the Open button.
Step Sixteen
iTunes will now restore and jailbreak your device using the Custom IPSW.
JAILBREAK AND INSTALL CYDIA
Follow these instructions to jailbreak your device on the new iOS 5.0.1 firmware.
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 3GS
BOOT TETHERED
Once you have jailbroken you will need to rerun redsn0w to boot tethered.
Step One
From the main RedSn0w menu click the Extras button.
Step Two
Select Just boot from the Extras menu to just boot tethered.
UNLOCK:
If you have a supported baseband you can now install UltraSn0w to unlock your device. Instructions are here.
Please note this jailbreak is tethered for every device but the old bootrom iPhone 3GS which means you will need to connect your device to the computer each time you reboot. Also, it may be prudent to save your SHSH Blobs by following this tutorial before continuing if you haven't already.
If you want to jailbreak a lower firmware version you can find the appropriate tutorial here.
Step One
Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage
Download RedSn0w 0.9.9b9d or higher from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. Likewise, download the 5.0.1 firmware from here and place it in the Pwnage folder.
Extract the RedSn0w zip file by double clicking it.
Step Two
Launch the redsn0w application from the redsn0w folder we just extracted.
Step Three
Click to select Extras from the main menu.
Step Four
Click to select Custom IPSW from the Extras menu.
Step Five
Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the IPSW we downloaded then click Open.
If you are using the iPhone 3GS you may be asked to identify whether you are on a newer or older model.
Step Six
RedSn0w will now begin building a custom IPSW for you.
Step Seven
You'll be notified once RedSn0w has completed building your IPSW. Click the OK button.
Step Eight
Click the Pwned DFU button from the Extras menu.
Step Nine
Plug your iPhone into the computer and make sure its OFF then click the Next button
Step Ten
RedSn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode. You can find more help with DFU mode here
Hold down both the Home button and the Power button for 10 seconds.
Release the Power button and continue holding the Home button until RedSn0w detects the device.
Step Eleven
RedSn0w will run the LimeRa1n exploit.
Step Twelve
You'll then be notified that your iPhone is in Pwned DFU mode.
Step Thirteen
Launch iTunes by clicking its icon in your dock.
Step Fourteen
Select your device from the list on the left then under the Summary tab hold down the Option key and click the Restore button.
Step Fifteen
You will then be asked to select your IPSW for restore. Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the IPSW that begins with NO_BB then click the Open button.
Step Sixteen
iTunes will now restore and jailbreak your device using the Custom IPSW.
JAILBREAK AND INSTALL CYDIA
Follow these instructions to jailbreak your device on the new iOS 5.0.1 firmware.
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 3GS
BOOT TETHERED
Once you have jailbroken you will need to rerun redsn0w to boot tethered.
Step One
From the main RedSn0w menu click the Extras button.
Step Two
Select Just boot from the Extras menu to just boot tethered.
UNLOCK:
If you have a supported baseband you can now install UltraSn0w to unlock your device. Instructions are here.
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