by Simon Ng on November 3, 2009
In less than two hours, GeoHot will release the first iPhone Unlock Solution (known as blacksn0w) for baseband 05.11.07. Other than that, he has also developed an update of blacksn0w (i.e. RC3) that makes this popular jailbreaking tool for iPhone 3.1.2 even better.
It’s an imminent release for iPhone jailbreaker without official sim. Hacktivation is [...]
by Simon Ng on November 2, 2009
Finally, there is a breakthrough for iPhone OS 3.1.2 unlock. It’s a long wait for those who accidentally upgraded to iPhone OS 3.1.2 (with baseband 05.11.07) and lose the unlock. I got tons of emails asking about the status and the possibility of unlocking baseband 05.11.07. Previously, my usual answer is there is no way [...]
by Simon Ng on October 31, 2009
Apple has released an update for iTunes and brings the version number to 9.0.2. The new version adds support for Apple TV software v3.0 and adds an option for a dark background for Grid View.
Other than that, it also comes with many new features and improvements:
An improved look and feel, including a new Column Browser [...]
by Simon Ng on October 30, 2009
Blackra1n is the popular and easiest jailbreak tool for iPhone OS 3.1.2. However, some users have reported that DiskAid or iPhone Browser (or other iPhone file browser) does not recognize their jailbroken iPhone after using blackra1n. This issue has been discussed around the blogsphere and various discussion forums. The blackra1n developer, GeoHot, also mentioned this [...]
by Simon Ng on October 28, 2009
Earlier, I got an interesting question from a blog reader. His question is:
I’m using a jailbroken iPhone. Any iPhone hack available to customize or change the carrier name?
The release of FakeCarrier is an answer to the question. FakeCarrier, available via Cydia, is an iPhone hack that lets you change the carrier name. You can set [...]
by Simon Ng on October 27, 2009
GeoHot has released an updated version of his jailbreak tool – Blackra1n RC2. Known as the easiest jailbreak tool that the whole jailbreak process completes in 30 seconds, blackra1n targets to jailbreak any iPhone running OS 3.1.2. The RC2 version comes with the following updates:
Fixed 3G issues
Tethered jailbreak for 3.1 OOTB ipt 8GB and new [...]
by Simon Ng on October 20, 2009
Earlier, it’s widely reported that Apple is now shipping iPhone 3GS units which are jailbreak-proof, trying to end the cat and mouse game. The new iPhone units will come with a new bootrom that can resist to the existing jailbreak technique. Presently, jailbreaking relies on the so-called 24kpwn exploit that allows iPhone hackers to bypass [...]
by Simon Ng on October 18, 2009
With the release of PwnageTool 3.1.4, the good news is you can upgrade to iPhone OS 3.1.2 and jailbreak it. The bad news is it’s just for Mac users. I’ve got tons of emails asking about how to jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2 on Windows.
Other than waiting for the release of redsn0w or sn0wbreeze (the Windows [...]