HOW TO: Update / Unlock iPhone 3GS / 3G Baseband 06.15.00 with Redsn0w 0.9.6b5 on iOS 4.2.1 / 4.1 [Mac & Windows]

Well, here's the iPhone Dev-Team has just released redsn0w 0.9.6b5 to jailbreak iPhone 3GS and 3G on iOS 4.2.1 and update baseband to 06.15.00 which can be unlocked with the newly released ultrasn0w 1.2, the redsn0w 0.9.6b5 is available for both windows and mac users.

The new redsn0w 0.9.6beta5 is out. It gives both Windows and OSX users the ability to flash the iPad 06.15 baseband on iPhone3G or iPhone3GS. It fetches the baseband files directly from Apple for now (the only IPSW you ever point it at is the stock IPSW for the FW on your iPhone right now). There may be a long delay while it’s doing this (their servers are currently getting pounded).

WARNING — YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!  PLEASE UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES OF UPDATING TO 06.15.

1. There is no way to come back down from 06.15, and there’s no hiding the baseband version from Apple. You’ll be voiding your warranty in a very obvious way.
2. If some future baseband comes out with a critical fix, you won’t be able to update to it if it remains down in the 05.xx sequence (then again, you wouldn’t update to it if you wanted to keep your unlock anyway).
3. Starting with FW 4.2.1 if you have 06.15 on your iPhone you won’t ever be able to restore to stock firmware (it will fail).  You’ll need to only restore to custom IPSWs (then again, if you’re unlocker you should already be doing that).

For whom is this Guide:
This version of redsn0w 0.9.6b5 is developed ONLY for iPhone 3GS and 3G users who rely on unlock. Precisely,  This guide showing how to jailbreak and update baseband to 06.15.00 for ONLY iPhone 3GS and 3G who have unlocked devices.

Unsupported devices, what have to do:
iPhone 4 and 3GS users who don't rely on unlock, you can follow the same guide but with redsn0w 0.9.6b4 to jailbreak their devices on iOS 4.2.1.
Here's the step by step guide:

STEP 1: Download redsn0w 0.9.6b5,  iOS 4.2.1 for your device
STEP 2: Update to 4.2.1 firmware using the IPSW file you just downloaded via iTunes 10.1.

STEP 3: Launch Redsn0w 0.9.6b5,  and browse for iOS 4.2.1 firmware final version.

STEP 4: Now you have to select "Install Cydia" and "Install iPad baseband", and then click "Next" (in this step redsn0w will update your baseband to 06.15.00 which works with ultrasn0w 1.2)

STEP 5: Now make sure your device is both OFF and PLUGGED IN to the computer before you click “Next”.

 

 

STEP 6: At this stage you will need to put your iPhone in DFU mode by holding “Power” button and then while holding the “Power” button, you will now have to hold “Home” button too. Now after few seconds release “Power” button but keep holding “Home” button until installation begins.

 

STEP 7: You will Get a Jailbroken Device on the latest iOS 4.2.1  and the unlockable baseband 06.15.00

STEP 8: This step is only for these devices iPhone 4, 3GS (New Bootrom), iPod touch 4G,  3G, 2G, iPad. While this is tethered jailbreak and whenever you want to do anything related to jailbreak like SSH your device, or running Cydia, you must first run your device in the so called “jailbroken state” on every reboot by using “Just boot tethered right now” option.

After that Unlock using Ultrasnow

The new redsn0w 0.9.6beta5 Released

The new redsn0w 0.9.6beta5 is out.  It gives both Windows and OSX users the ability to flash the iPad 06.15 baseband on iPhone3G or iPhone3GS.  It fetches the baseband files directly from Apple for now (the only IPSW you ever point it at is the stock IPSW for the FW on your iPhone right now).  There may be a long delay while it’s doing this (their servers are currently getting pounded).

• OSX     (SHA1 a322ec2c9e91993eca21abaf2e655bb44de3d7d4)
• Windows     (SHA1 7250416e17c3aea9838cdfc73712b38b025e2ed0)   (Windows 7 and Vista users, please run redsn0w as Administrator in “XP Compatiblity Mode”)

If you do flash your baseband via redsn0w, please keep it plugged into USB the whole time.  You don’t want your battery to die during the flash process!

HOW TO: Update iPhone 3GS / 3G Baseband to 06.15.00 and Unlock it

Just a couple of hours back, the iPhone Dev Team has updated their carrier unlock tool which brings unlock for iPhone 3GS & 3G on iOS 4.1 or iOS 4.2.1 but unfortunately, you have to update your device's baseband to 06.15.00 to be able to unlock it.


Simply follow the steps below to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone 3G on iOS 4.2.1 using PwnageTool 4.1.3 for Mac OS X.

STEP 1: Download PwnageTool 4.1.3 unlock edition from here.

STEP 2: Download iOS 4.2.1 for your device and also catch iOS 3.2.2 from here before it's removed (required to update the baseband). Then copy all the files to your desktop.

STEP 3: Now launch PwnageTool and select iPhone 3GS / 3G and point it to the original iOS 4.2.1 firmware you downloaded.

STEP 4: You'll now be asked if you want to update your baseband to the 06.15 version. If you are on 05.14 or 05.15 or higher you will need to do this to unlock. You do not need to do this for jailbreak only. Click on YES and then select Browse for IPSW and point it to iOS 3.2.2 you downloaded.

STEP 5: You'll have to choose some options as installing Cydia packages, custom logos and packages. Finally, hit the blue the build button.

STEP 6: You'll be asked to save the cooked firmware. Please allow up to 10 minutes.

STEP 7: When prompted if your iPhone has been Pwned before, we clicked No. It allows for a more thorough restore. Once done, follow the instructions seen on the screen to enter into DFU mode

STEP 8: Now, You will have to restore your iPhone to the jailbroken custom firmware by Clicking on the iPhone icon on the left sidebar of iTunes then hold left “alt” button (“Shift” button on Windows) on the keyboard and then click on “Restore” then release the alt button, Now Select the custom firmware created by PwnageTool and Let iTunes go in a bunch of steps.

STEP 9: Almost done, you can now unlock your iPhone 3GS / 3G

Ultrasn0w 1.2 Unlocks iPhone 3GS, 3G on iOS 4.2.1 [How to Guide]

The iPhone Dev Team has just released ultrasn0w 1.2 which brings carrier unlock for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G on iOS 4.2.1 or iOS 4.1.

From the iPhone Dev Team Blog:

Today we’re pleased to announce our free carrier unlock for iPhone3G/3GS owners with a baseband later than 05.13.04.  The unlock for that baseband exploited the AT+XAPP command, thanks to a crash initially discovered by @sherif_hashim (@Oranav also found this crash).  So what hole are we exploiting today, since Apple closed that AT+XAPP hole?  Well, we’re exploiting the exact same hole!

It turns out that the very first iPad firmware 3.2.2 has baseband version 06.15.00 still vulnerable to AT+XAPP.  The iPad baseband is built for the exact same baseband chip as the iPhone3G/3GS — they’re fully compatible!  Some of us have been running 06.15 for weeks now on our iPhones in preparation for this release.

Since 06.15 is a higher version than 05.14 or 05.15 (where AT+XAPP is gone), anyone stuck at those versions can simply upgrade to 06.15 to unlock again!  Luckily for us, Apple *still* provides the iPad FW 3.2.2 with this vulnerable baseband right from their own servers. (Grab it now, before they take it down!)
We’ve been busy updating both PwnageTool and redsn0w to make the baseband update as seamless as possible.

1. First up is “PwnageTool 4.1.3 Unlock Edition”.  It has a special dialog box which will ask you if you want to update to the iPad baseband.  You must already have the iPad 3.2.2 IPSW on your computer….so just point PwnageTool at it (or let it find it on its own if you’re in “simple” mode).
2. Directly after PwnageTool 4.1.3 is available, the official ultrasn0w repo http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com will be updated with ultrasn0w 1.2, which covers iPhone 4 baseband 01.59.00 and iPhone 3G/3GS basebands 04.26.08, 05.11.07, 05.12.01, 05.13.04 and now 06.15.00.
3. Finally, we’ll release an update to redsn0w today for those without Macs and can’t run PwnageTool.  The new redsn0w will give you the option to update your baseband to 06.15 too.

WARNING — YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!  PLEASE UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES OF UPDATING TO 06.15.

1. There is no way to come back down from 06.15, and there’s no hiding the baseband version from Apple.  You’ll be voiding your warranty in a very obvious way.
2. If some future baseband comes out with a critical fix, you won’t be able to update to it if it remains down in the 05.xx sequence (then again, you wouldn’t update to it if you wanted to keep your unlock anyway).
3. Starting with FW 4.2.1 if you have 06.15 on your iPhone you won’t ever be able to restore to stock firmware (it will fail).  You’ll need to only restore to custom IPSWs (then again, if you’re unlocker you should already be doing that).

Certainly don’t update to 06.15 if you don’t need to!  Only do this if you need the unlock and you’re stuck on 05.14 or 05.15, and you’re willing to assume the above risks.

This PwnageTool also contains a 4.2.1 bundle for iPhone3G owners…for all else, it’s still only 4.1.  If you have an iPhone3GS with an old bootrom, the new redsn0w will handle 4.2.1 for you (in fact it covers 4.2.1 for all devices, even though some of them are still tethered at 4.2.1 until @comex can work some untethering magic).  iPhone3GS users with old bootroms who want to go to 4.2.1 should not use this PwnageTool!  Update to stock 4.2.1 first, then use the upcoming redsn0w to update your baseband.

Please feel free to use our comments section for questions.  We have some very knowledgeable and helpful moderators:  angiepangie, Confucious, dhlizard, and Frank55!

Official Bittorrent Releases

PwnageTool 4.1.3  – PwnageTool_4.1.3_Unlock_Edition.dmg.5994102.TPB.torrent
SHA1 Sum = adda6d882dce1b5117d01586037de289407e038a

Simply follow the instructions posted below to unlock your iPhone 3GS / 3G on iOS 4.2.1. / 4.1 on 05.15.04 and 05.14.02 basebands.

How to: Jailbreak iPhone 3GS / 3G on iOS 4.2.1:
STEP 1: Unlocking requires that your iPhone is jailbroken. Follow our updated guide posted here to use PwnageTool to update your baseband so you can unlock.

How to: Unlock iPhone 3GS / 3G on iOS 4.2.1:
STEP 2: Once you jailbreak yoour device, you can now unlock your iPhone on baseband 06.15.00 using Ultrasn0w 1.2 from Cydia. To do so, follow the steps below:

• Press to launch Cydia Installer from your SpringBoard.
• Press to select the Manage tab at the bottom of the screen.
• Press to select the Sources button

• Now touch on Edit and then on Add. You will be prompted to enter the URL of the source. Type http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com and touch on Add Source to add this repository. 

• Once the source has been added press the large Return to Cydia button then select the Done button at the top right of the screen.
• Now select repo666.ultrasn0w.com from the sources list and at last select ultrasn0w from the list of packages as shown below then install this application.

STEP 3: Almost done, now simply reboot your iPhone and you should have a fully unlocked iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.1 or iOS 4.2.1.

How to Jailbreak / Unlock Windows Phone 7 (Omnia 7) with ChevronWP7 Unlocker [Guide]

The first user-friendly Windows Phone 7 jailbreak has been released. Its called ChevronWP7 and it has been developed by well known and respected Microsoft community enthusiasts Rafael Rivera, Long Zheng and Chris Walsh.


From the official site:

Today we have an exciting breakthrough for the Windows Phone 7 homebrew community – the ability for anyone to unlock a WP7 device without a Marketplace developer account.
Unlocking allows the sideloading of experimental applications that would otherwise can’t be published to the Marketplace, such as those which access private or native APIs.

The following step by step guide will help you jailbreak (or unlock; that’s what the developers are calling it for WP7 phones) your device so that you can install apps without needing Windows Marketplace.
NOTE: Unlocking Windows Phone 7 with ChevronWP7 may void the warranty, disable phone functionality, interrupt access to Windows Phone 7 services or render the phone permanently unusable. Proceed at your own risk only.
Step 1: Download and install the latest version of Zune desktop software for Windows.
Step 2: Download and install the latest version of Windows Phone SDK, OR simply download this registry key and execute it on your Windows machine with administrative access. This registry key will add the following entry:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsPhone\ProxyPorts]
“DeviceReg”=dword:000069C5

Step 3: Now connect your Windows Phone 7 device (Samsung Omnia 7 in my case) with your PC via USB.

Step 4: Start Zune software and sync your device. Make sure your device has a “full sync” relationship, and NOT “guest” relationship with the Zune software as shown in the screenshot below.

Step 5: Download ChevronWP7 (Windows Phone 7 Unlocker app) and run it.
Step 6: Before unlocking, make sure your device is not locked with a PIN.
Step 7: Check “Ensure your phone isn’t PIN-locked” and “Install certificate on phone using Internet Explorer at http://chevronwp7.com/cert” options, and then click on the “Unlock” button.


Step 8: That’s it! your phone is now unlocked ! You can now install (sideload) any third-party WP7 app without requiring a Marketplace developer account.

Image: WithinWindows via ReadWriteWeb

The best thing about this “unlocker / jailbreak” is that it is completely reversible. If you connect your phone with PC again and run ChevronWP7 app, you will notice a “Relock” button which will allow you to relock your phone to its original state.

[Source]

Ultrasn0w to Unlock iPhone 3GS / 3G on iOS 4.2.1 Completed

Few moments ago, Musclenerd has confirmed that the ultrasn0w to unlock iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G finally got working fully on 4.2.1, so it looks that everything over there going alright, everything on schedule, which means that we will catch new version of ultrasn0w tomorrow as we mentioned before.

Musclenerd: Finally got ultrasn0w working fully on 4.2.1. Apple inadvertently(!) broke ultrasn0w via aggressive compiler optimization

Till know there's no news about iPhone 4 baseband unlock. For now we let you know immediately after the release of the new ultrasn0w, stay tuned.

AirVideoEnabler Brings AirPlay To All Of Your Apps [VIDEO]

An iPhone developer named Zone-MR created a hack which enables enable video streaming from your iPhone / iPad / iPod touch to Apple TV 2G using any third party apps, such as Safari.

The default that Apple has set is AirPlay video streaming is limited to Youtube app only. AirVideoEnabler is available in Cydia for free and can be downloaded for free from http://cydia.zone-mr.net repository but to enjoy this app, you must have  jailbroken device.
Here's a quick video in action:

[9to5Mac]

OpenNotifier Brings Custom Notifications to your iPhone’s Status Bar

For anyone of you missing a Status Notifier (that was available on earlier FW) on the new iOS 4 and higher devices, OpenNotifier is for you! This free Cydia app brings back notification icons to your iPhone’s status bar. Now you will never miss an important Email, message, or notification.

OpenNotifier is a brand-new, fully-customizable Status Notifier for iOS 4. It is a collaborative project, designed and written from scratch. To enjoy this app, you need a jailbroken device  then navigate to Cydia and search for OpenNotifier under ModMyi repository. After the installation, tap ‘Restart Springboard’ and you'll find the option in your Settings app. So, what do you think about taking a step forward and jailbreak your device in case you haven't yet?

Create an iTunes App Store account without a credit card

1. If you already have an account, choose Store > Sign Out.
2. Pick your country by clicking on the country flag located in the bottom right corner of the main iTunes Store page.
3. If your country also has an iTunes Store, you'll need to navigate to the App Store by clicking on App Store from the top navigation bar. If not, proceed to step 4.
   
   
   
4. Important: Before proceeding to the next step, you must purchase a free application by clicking Free App.
   
   
5. Click create new account.
   
6. Click Continue.
7. You'll need to read and agree to the iTunes Store Terms & Conditions. Make sure you check the box next to where it says "I have read and agree to the iTunes Terms and Conditions."
8. Click Continue.
9. Enter your email address, create your password, continue to create and answer your security question, then enter your birthday. Click Continue.
10. Select None as the payment option.
    
11. Continue to fill out the required name and address fields.
12. You'll then see a screen that says 'Verify your Account'. Click Done and then check your email for a verification email from iTunes Store.
13. Open the email and click the link enclosed in the email to activate your account.
    
14. Once you click on the link, iTunes should then prompt you to sign in with your account name and password.
15. You'll then see the below "Congratulations" screen. Click Done to be taken to the App Store home page.
    

Enable AirPrint on Windows

We all enjoyed iOS 4.2.1 on our iOS devices: it brings multitasking for iPad, folder, AirPlay (sort of) and wirelessly iOS printing which is called AirPrint. But AirPrint is currently on Mac OS X only and works with some HP-printers. Mac users can use Printopia to enable AirPrint for non-compatible printers. Windows users can do the same now!

For Windows users who want AirPrint to work with their computer there is a new tool works on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows called ‘AirPrint Activator.’

After downloading the tool from the link below, install and activate AirPrint for Windows. Then you have to have the printer in System Preferences (printer properties) to share. Already, all printers under Windows 32-bit or Windows 64-bit for iOS 4.2.1 and AirPrint available. Please note that AirPrint.exe must be enabled in Windows Firewall. [via 9to5mac]

Download AirPrint Activator for Windows

GUIDES:Install Android 2.2.1 Froyo On iPhone 3G & 2G Using Bootlace in Cydia without Computer {Update}

Download 2.1.1-2 : Official

Bootlace is an OpeniBoot installation and configuration tool. OpeniBoot can be installed to compatible devices by flashing the NOR directly from the device.
iDroid can also be installed and upgraded using this tool.

Features :

* Installation and configuration of OpeniBoot
* Installation and removal of iDroid
* Upgrading of iDroid and OpeniBoot
* QuickBoot directly into other OSes
* OpeniBoot configuration
* NVRAM backup and restore

Under the OpeniBoot tab you are able to install OpeniBoot, upgrade or remove it and configure an already installed OpeniBoot. Your device will be patched on first launch to allow the NOR to be flashed under iOS (This is a one off process - with patches thanks to CPICH & Bluerise).

Supported Devices/iOS versions (Not including GM seeds)
● iPhone 2G: 3.1.2, 3.1.3
● iPhone 3G: 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.1
● Jailbreaks: PwnageTool, Redsn0w, Blackra1n

Please note that userland jailbreaks such as Spirit and Star (Jailbreakme.com v2) are not supported. If your device does not meet the requirements above Bootlace will NOT function.

You can install Bootlace by adding the http://repo.neonkoala.co.uk repo to Cydia.

Also keep it in mind that your iPhone must be jailbroken.

Guide for Installing Android 2.1 Froyo on 3G and 2G iPhone

Step 1: First you need to start a Cydia app and add this repository into it: http://repo.neonkoala.co.uk and install Bootlace

Step 2: Once you install the Bootlace, a new icon will be added to your Spring board called Bootlace as shown in the picture below:

Step 3: Now load Bootlace and install OpeniBoot. Now tap on iDroid and press “Install” it.

Step 4: Once iDroid is installed on your system, just Open “QuickBoot” and tap on the Android icon and it will restart your iPhone and take you into Android OS. 

In case of any release of updates, all you have to do is to open the Bootlace and press the “Updates”

The U.S Apple store Black Friday deals appear

Apple has just posted their Black Friday deals for the United States and it looks like everything must go! iMacs, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs are $101 off, iPod nanos are $11 off and new iPod touches are discounted by $21. And the

product that most people will be digging, the iPad, is $41 off starting at $459 for the 16 GB WiFi model.
Apple is also discounting most of their homemade Mac, iPod and iPad accessories:

• iPad Case – $34 ($5 off)
• iPad Camera Kit – $24 ($5 off)
• iPad Dock – $24 ($5 off)
• iPad Keyboard Dock – $58 ($11 off)
• Apple Wireless Keyboard – $64 ($5 off)
• Magic Trackpad – $64 ($5 off)
• Magic Mouse – $64 ($5 off)
• Apple In-Ear Headphones – $74 ($5 off)
• AirPort Express – $88 ($11 off)
• AirPort Extreme – $168 ($11 off)
• Time Capsule 1TB – $278 ($21)
• Time Capsule 1TB – $448 ($51)

CONFIRMED: Unlock for iPhone 3GS & 3G on iOS 4.2.1 to Drop this Sunday !

MuscleNerd of the iPhone Dev Team has just tweeted that Ultrasn0w unlock is on it’s way and you’ll be free at last. The unlock for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS on baseband 05.14.02 (iOS 4.1) and baseband 05.15.04 (iOS 4.2.1) will be released this Sunday.

Good progress today…everything is on track for updated ultrasn0w by Sunday/Funday at the latest (longer for iPhone4!)

MuscleNerd has wished a happy Thanksgiving today for everyone and told people not to wait for unlock today because they celebrate with their families too! Apparently, the latest Ultrasn0w update will work with iPhone 3G and 3GS and it may take a bit longer to release iPhone 4 integration. Anyway, stay tuned as we'l post immediately whenever the tool is updated and available.

iOS 4.2.1 Compatible Cydia Apps

Everybody’s loving iOS 4.2 for iPad: it brought multitasking to the tablet, folders, AirPlay (sort of) and, ehm, AirPrint. We have already talked about this. As more users upgrade to the new iOS every day and jailbreak it using the latest version of Redsn0w, they need really a list of compatible Cydia apps and tweaks.

MuscleNerd of the iPhone Dev Team has published a spreadsheet on Google Doc showing the compatible Cydia apps, you can navigate to this link to check the list of apps & tweaks in Cydia compatible with iOS 4.2.1. If the color is green that means it works with no problems, if it's yellow it means that it have some problems. Any you know, red ones are unusable and not working. The list should be upgraded consequently when an app gets iOS 4.2.1 compatibility.

Plants vs. Zombies Games and Cheats, Tips and Guide For iDevices (Cracked)

Plants vs. Zombies Games

What's new in Version 1.3

-Fixes potential crash bug from previous version (0.0.1)
-12 New Achievements
-Additional language support for French, Italian, German and Spanish
-Multiple performance enhancements and bug fixes 

 Download Here the Games

Plants vs. Zombies Cheats, Tips and Guide

Description

Includes Cheats, Tips, Walkthrough, Hints and much more for the iPhone edition AND the PC edition of Plants vs. Zombies.

*This app is unofficial, please read Disclaimer at bottom of description*

Get the ultimate guide for the Plants versus Zombies. Included in this app is a full cheat and tip list.


Disclaimer
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- This is an unofficial guide to Plants vs. Zombies. This unofficial guide was created by Ace App Software. I am not affiliated with PopCap Games, Inc. in any manner. Neither PopCap Games, Inc. nor has anyone else authorized, sponsored or sanctioned this unofficial guide. It is the sole creation and responsibility of Ace App Software. All characters and their names and all places and events and all other aspects concerning Plants vs. Zombies are the property of their respective owners. All trademark and copyright concerning Plants vs. Zombies are the property of their respective owners. I make no claim to and do not have any rights to any of the foregoing. In creating this unofficial guide to Plants vs. Zombies, I assert its rights under the "fair use" doctrine pursuant to United States copyright law and the equivalent in other jurisdictions. If you believe that there has been a contravention of your proprietary rights then email details to aceappsoftware@gmail.com. 

Download Cheats 

White Cydia Icon and Safari Crashing When Using Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 to Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1?

After releasing iOS 4.2.1, the dev-team updated redsn0w to version 0.9.6b4 to jailbreak iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPod touch 4G, 3G, 2G and iPad, I received many comments complaining about white Cydia icon and Safari crashing after jailbreaking their devices.

Therefore, dev-team has sent a new blog post update while the concept of a “tethered” jailbreak is pretty new to many people, let's check out this:

The notion of a “tethered” jailbreak is pretty new to many people, so here’s a quick rundown on what to expect:

1. If you’re on an iPhone3G, old-bootrom iPhone3GS, or non-MC ipt2g, life is easy. redsn0w installed an untethered jailbreak and so nothing below applies.
2. “Tethered” does not mean you cannot boot at all without PC/Mac assistance. If you have not installed any tweaks that hook into important programs like SpringBoard or CommCenter, your device will actually boot. However, jailbreak programs like Cydia won’t work (and Cydia may still have a white icon). Also, certain built-in apps that had to be moved by Cydia will fail (Safari being the most noticeable example).
3. If you’ve installed MobileSubstrate tweaks that hook into SpringBoard or other important programs, your boot will actually fail (you’ll get stuck at the Apple logo). You need to use redsn0w to “Just boot tethered right now”.

Remember, @comex and others are working on a way to untether the 4.2.1 jailbreak. Meanwhile, the above 3 points hopefully will make it all seem less confusing :)

You can avoid the reasons above to enjoy a jailbreak free of bugs (i.e. White Cydia Icon and/or Safari Crashing), but I highly recommend to wait for the comex untethered jailbreak on 4.2.1 which expected to be very professional (still no ETA). Let me know if you still facing these bugs or not via the comment section, stay tuned.

iOS 4.3 to Launch in December 13?

Apple is reportedly targeting mid-December for iOS 4.3 release and bring along something called “app subscriptions”. Apple and News Corp are currently working together to launch a tablet-focused news product, with John Gruber suggest that Apple is planning for a December 9th media event to introduce the new feature.

MacStories's being tipped from a reliable source that iOS 4.2.1 was delayed and released after its released date. Anyway, before the WiFi issues were discovered, Apple was already planning to release a new build of iOS 4.x in mid-December. Most specifically, they were planning for an iOS 4.3 release on December 13th, which is a Monday.

Here’s what we heard from a reliable source: when Apple didn’t know about the WiFi issues in the GM seed of iOS 4.2, the OS was scheduled to be released weeks before Nov. 22nd. Apple found out about the WiFi issues, released a second GM build and iOS 4.2 came out yesterday. It came out in November, but it should have been out in the first half of November. Anyway, before the WiFi issues were discovered, Apple was already planning to release a new build of iOS 4.x in mid-December. Most specifically, they were planning for an iOS 4.3 release on December 13th, which is a Monday.

Our source tells us it is unclear whether the “extra time” that was required to ship iOS 4.2 (actually, it’s iOS 4.2.1) will cause a delay for the rumored release of iOS 4.3 on December 13th or not. iOS 4.3 should, however, include bug fixes and maintenance of the code. It’s likely that 4.3 will also address the initial issues found in AirPlay, but we can’t confirm this just yet.

The source indicates that iOS 4.3 will bring the new subscription functionality needed for The Daily, with a possibility of more substantial cloud-based services coming at the same time.

HOW TO: Save and Reinstall A List of Your Cydia Apps

In case you upgraded your device to a newer version of iOS and want to keep your Cydia apps, themes, tweaks, package and etc from losing, here's a few simple steps to save your Cydia apps list and reinstall it again to your device.

Save your Cydia apps:

• Open Mobile Terminal (you can get it from Cydia)
• Enter this command:  "dpkg-get-selections> installed-apps.txt"
• Now we have created the Cydia app list file which called "installed-apps.txt" in " / var / mobile "
• You are done, use your favorite SFTP client (Cyberduck (Mac OS X) or WinSCP (Windows) to SHH into your device).

Reinstalling your Cydia apps again:
Now I will submit the file called "installed-apps.txt" to "/ var / mobile", after reinstalling Cydia and Terminal, type this commands:

• "su"
• Type your password (default password: alpine)
• "dpkg-set-selections "
• "apt-get dselect-upgrade"
• If you found problems type this command: "apt-get dselect-fix-missing-upgrade"
• Now Cydia will automatically reinstall all your packages.

[via Kioskea]

[WARNING] Apple Has Put a Baseband Requirement on iOS 4.2.1

Apple has release iOS 4.2.1, but not alone, it has merged some traps with this version for jailbreakers and unlockers with the introduction of a baseband requirement for iOS 4.2.1. Precisely, if you are using Saurik’s server or tiny umbrella and trying to restore 4.2.1 on an iPhone 4, you will end up in recovery mode and tiny umbrella will not be able to pull you out of recovery.

TheBigBoss: It seems that Apple has decided to put a baseband requirement on iOS. So at this point, if you are using Saurik’s server or tiny umbrella and trying to restore 4.2.1 on an iPhone 4, you will end up in recovery mode and tiny umbrella will not be able to pull you out of recovery. In this case, you will have to restore 4.1 again or you will have to restore 4.2.1 stock and be tether jailbroken. (Of course, I recommend 4.1 and not bothering with 4.2.1 at all). If you are an unlocker, this is a no brainier. Do not update to 4.2.1 even to test it at this point.

So we highly recommend to stay on iOS 4.1 and wait until the situation became stable, specially who want preserve their unlock. for now you can check iOS 4.2.1 features , and its jailbreak guide with redsn0w 0.9.6b4. Stay tuned

HOW TO: Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 iPhone 4, 3gs, 3g, iPad, iPodTouch with Redsn0w 0.9.6b4

Few moment ago we broke the news about the release of Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 to jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 on iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPod touch 4G, 3G and iPad with working MobileSubstrate, as we told you earlier that redsn0w 0.9.6b4  is based on GeoHot’s limera1n bootrom exploit.

The bad new is that right now, the redsn0w 0.9.6b4 is a tethered or semi-tethered jailbreak for some devices (i.e. you will lose your jailbreak every time you reboot your iDevice, so you have to follow the following steps every reboot to have a jailbroken device )

Untethered Devices:

• iPhone 3GS (old bootrom)
• iPhone 3
• iPod touch 2G (Non-MC Model)

Tethered Devices:

• iPhone 3GS (new bootrom)
• iPhone 4
• iPad
• iPod touch 2G (MC Model)
• iPod touch 3G
• iPod touch 4G

NOTE: Those of you who rely on a carrier unlock stay away from Redsn0w and iOS 4.2.1.

GUIDE:

STEP 1: Download redsn0w 0.9.6b4,  iOS 4.2.1 for your device
STEP 2: Update to 4.2.1 firmware using the IPSW file you just downloaded via iTunes 10.1.

STEP 3: Launch Redsn0w 0.9.6b4,  and browse for iOS 4.2.1 firmware final version 

STEP 4: Select "Install Cydia" and click on "Next"

STEP 5: Now make sure your device is both OFF and PLUGGED IN to the computer before you click “Next”.

STEP 6: At this stage you will need to put your iPhone in DFU mode by holding “Power” button and then while holding the “Power” button, you will now have to hold “Home” button too. Now after few seconds release “Power” button but keep holding “Home” button until installation begins.

STEP 7: You will Get a Jailbroken Device on the latest iOS 4.2.1  as soon as the process ends.

STEP 8: This step is only for these devices iPhone 4, 3GS (New Bootrom), iPod touch 4G,  3G, 2G, iPad. While this is tethered jailbreak and whenever you want to do anything related to jailbreak like SSH your device, or running Cydia, you must first run your device in the so called “jailbroken state” on every reboot by using “Just boot tethered right now” option.

Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 with redsn0w 0.9.6b4 Released

s we expected, the dev-team has just sent a new blog post update announcing the release of Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 to jailbreak the newly released iOS 4.2.1 on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, for who don't know, Redsn0w 0.9.6 b4 is based on GeoHot’s limera1n bootrom exploit.

redsn0w version 0.9.6b4 is now available for your 4.2.1 jailbreaking pleasure. Please read all the above to understand what this jailbreak currently entails.

Update 1: As we promised, you can go and check out our guide to jailbreak all iOS devices on iOS 4.2.1 using Redsn0w 0.9.6b4  posted here.

Download redsn0w jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad [Windows and Mac]

Skyfire for iPhone 2.1.0 Brings New Features and Improvements

Skyfire web browser for iPhone has just received an update to bring lots of new features and improvements. Skyfire 2.1.0 brings new Twitter quickview, share to Twitter and other social media, open in new tab option and some improvements. Check the full changelog below.

What's New in Version 2.1.0
- New: Twitter Quickview allows you to quickly peek into your Twitter stream while browsing
- New: Share to Twitter, GReader, Instapaper, Pinboard, Read It Later, Tumblr
- New: Open in new tab option (touch-&-hold a link)
- Improved Video coverage! Better coverage for sites that require log-in and for sites supporting HTML5. Check out your favorite site in ‘Desktop’ mode.
- Improved: Better cookie support. Thus more videos and sites will work.
- Improved: No retyping necessary when switching between mobile and desktop mode
- Improved: Bookmarking functions, including editing, renaming, etc.

In case you don't know, Skyfire brings Flash to the iPhone and iPod touch. You can get Skyfire for $2.99 from the app store. In case you have already bought it, you can get the update for free.

Download Skyfire Web Browser [iTunes link]

[Thanks @High_dB for hat tip via Twitter]

MobileSubstrate Gets iOS 4.2.1 Compatibility; It's Cydia Turn Now

Some apps run code on the SpringBoard, so if any of it crashes, you're pretty much screwed. But, MobileSubstrate is a failsafe "SpringBoard.app" that will run in case of a SpringBoard crash. This saves you from SWOD's, etc, by temporarily disabling the code until SpringBoard reloads correctly. MobileSubstrate has been updated with iOS 4.2.1 compatibility.

You have first to jailbreak your device and enable SSH on iOS 4.2.1 using Redsn0w, then download this .deb pacakage from here and connect your device via SSH. Type the following in the terminal:

ssh root@[ip-address-ios-device]

Now login as root by entering “alpine” as password.

Once you have logged in, type the following:

dpkg-i / tmp/mobilesubstrate_0.9.3366-1_iphoneos-arm.deb

By the news about iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak and unlock, and iOS 4.2.1 compatibility for MobileSubstrate, it's now Cydia's turn to get iOS 4.2.1 compatibility, we'll have to wait just a bit until an official jailbreak is out followed by the new version of Cydia.