Archive for July, 2010

About 2 months ago we told you about whited00r, a project that brings custom jailbreaking tools, which we can use to create custom 3.1.3 firmwares that will replicate iOS 4. The initial idea was to create a 3.1.3 FW that replicates iOS 4 for iPhone 2G And iPod Touch 1G because Apple stopped updating those devices.

But, since everybody is complaining about iOS 4?s speeds on the iPhone 3G , the guys behind whited00r just released another tool specially made for the iPhone 3G.
This is not an actual iOS 4, running on an iPhone 3G, but a modded 3.1.3 FW which brings the following functions:

New day, new app in Cydia: Notified. Notified app adds an Android like notification system to your iPhone, but in true Apple style:

New day, new … well soon to be new app in Cydia: SpringFlash. Since the jailbreak is due very soon, BigBoss developed SpringFlash, the first iPhone 4 only Cydia app. SpringFlash is a springboard activator based LED flashlight for your iPhone 4. In short, you can have a touch of a button for a bright LED flashlight without hassling with unlocking your iPhone, closing your app, or even turning on your screen.

Like all apps BigBoss writes, you will find SpringFlash for free in Cydia.

While there are many third-party iPhone App Stores like Cydia around, the problem with them is that they all require jailbreaking of iPhone, which even though has gone 100 percent legal isn’t something which every iPhone user will do. Comes in OpenAppMkt, a new web-based third-party app store for all iOS based devices which consists of apps, completely written in HTML format. OpenAppMkt runs in browser and installation of apps simply require a simple tap on: “add to home” button.

This is how it looks like:

and here is video, showing OpenAppMkt in action on the iPhone.

Please Note that this is only for Developers

you can find the tutorial to Jailbreak iOS 4.1 Beta 1 here

If you have iPhone 3G (which doesn’t rely on an unlock), or an iPod Touch 2G (non-MC model), then simply follow this guide

Step 1:

Download iOS 4.1 Beta 2 for your version of iPhone and iPod touch.

Step 2:

Update to this latest firmware using the IPSW file you just downloaded via iTunes 9.2

Step 3:

Start Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 (download link given below) and point it to iOS 4.0 (Final Version), and not iOS 4.1 firmware file to proceed with the jailbreak.

Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 (Windows)

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Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 (Mac)

Step 4:

Now select “Install Cydia” and click “Next”.

Step 5:

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

Step 6:

Connect your device in recovery mode by pressing the Power and buttons continuously.

At this stage you will be presented with a screen where you will have to quickly hold “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:

Once done, your iPhone will restart automatically and you will find it jailbroken on the latest iOS 4.1 Beta 2 firmware.

**Thanks to the iPhone Dev Team for making this jailbreak possible.

Just a quick heads-up: Sherif Hashim confirmed that baseband 05.14.01 ( and above ) makes ultrasn0w 0.93?s exploit obsolete. iPhone 3G and 3Gs users should stay on iOS 4.0 or 4.0.1 and do not update to future iOS releases, otherwise you won’t be able to unlock your iPhone.
Probably ultrasn0w will be updated in the future or, who knows, new unlocking tools will be released. But for now, just stay away from that update button.

Simply Download the the PwnageTool bundle and then follow the step by step instructions for patching PwnageTool 4.0.1 for iOS 4.0.1. Once you are done with the jailbreak, you can then unlock it using Ultrasn0w 0.93 on any baseband (including 05.13.04 and 05.12.01)

Once again, perform the instructions at your own risk only. I am not responsible if you end up bricking or locking your phone. Only proceed if you are an advanced user, and know what you are doing. Otherwise, wait for the new official tools which would be out soon.

Step 1:

Download PwnageTool 3.1.5 from the download link given here.

Step 2:

Download the latest version of PwnageTool Bundles from msft.guy here and then extract it to your Desktop.

Step 3:

Download iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone 3GS, and iTunes 9.2 for Mac.

Step 4:

Download the updated Cydia bits (data.tar file) from here.

Step 5:

Copy PwnageTool that you downloaded in Step 1 to your desktop. Right click, and then click on “Show Package Contents” as shown in the screenshot below.

Step 6:

Navigate to Contents/Resources/FirmwareBundles/ and pasteiPhone2,1_4.0.1_8A293_bundle.bundle file in this location and then simply close this folder.

Step 7:

Now navigate again to Contents/Resources/CustomPackages/CydiaInstaller.bundle/files/ and paste data.tar file (for Cydia) that you downloaded in Step 4.

Step 8:

Start “Terminal” program on your Mac and run the following commands:

cd desktop

cd PwnageTool.app/Contents/Resources/CustomPackages/CydiaInstaller.bundle/files/

tar -xPvf data.tar

once you are done, close all the open windows.

Step 9:

Now start this patched version of PwnageTool, Select iPhone 3GS as your device and you will now notice that PwnageTool will automatically detect iOS 4.0.1 firmware file as shown in the screenshot below.

Step 10:

Simply follow the steps to create a custom-cooked iOS 4.0.1 firmware file which will preserve your old baseband.

Step 11:

Once the .ipsw file has been created, you will now have to restore your iPhone to this custom firmware 4.0 that you just cooked using PwnageTool 3.1.5 for your iPhone 3GS. Start iTunes 9.2 Click on your phone icon from the sidebar in iTunes. Now press and hold left “alt” (option) button on the keyboard and then click on “Restore” (Not “Update” or “Check for Update”) button in the iTunes and then release this button.

This will make iTunes prompt you to select the location for your custom firmware 4.0.1 Select that custom .ipsw file and click on “Open”.

Step 12:

This will involve a series of automated steps. Be patient at this stage and don’t do anything silly. Just wait while iTunes installs the new firmware 4.0.1 on your iPhone. Your iPhone screen at this point will be showing a progress bar indicating installation progress. After the installation is done, iPhone will restart automatically and you should now have a fully jailbroken iPhone 3GS running on iOS 4.0.1

Step One
Press to launch iMovie from your springboard. If you do not have iMovie already you can download it fromhere.

Step Two
Press the + button at the top right of the screen to start a new project.

Step Three
Swipe to select a theme for your video. If you would like to use the theme’s music you can flip the Theme Music switch to the ON position. Press the Done button when happy with your selection.

Step Four
Tap to import media from either your media library or directly from the camera.

If you tapped to import from the media library a window will appear that allows to select from video, photo, and audio tabs.

Select a video clip and it will be inserted into your timeline.

You can then swipe the video along the bottom of the screen to move back and forward in time. 

Double tap the clip to set the Title Style and Location. You can also enable or disable audio and delete the clip from here.

For now press Done then swipe to the beginning or end of the clip. Tap the clip once and you will bring up an orange handle. You can drag this handle to trim the clip to your desired length. 

Step Five
Press the Import button and load another video into the timeline.

Notice that you now get a small button in between the first and second clip. Double tap this button to edit the transition between the two. You can set both the time and type for the transition.

Now lets try to tap the video then drag the orange handle to shorten the clip. Once its the desired length drag it along the timeline and make it the starting clip.

Double tap the clip and press Title Style. Here you can choose between Opening, Middle, and Ending title styles. Choose Opening and press the Done button.

Your theme will now be overlayed on the video clip selected. Press the Title entryfield, type a name for your movie, then press the Done button to save your changes. 

Step Six
Press the Import button again. This time press to choose the Photos tab and tap to select an image from your photo library.

Notice the image is added to the timeline. Tap the image once to select it. You can then pinch the image to zoom and drag the orange handles to change the duration of the clip. Press the Done button once you’ve made your changes.

Step Eight
Now lets try to add some audio. Press the Import button again. This time choose the Audio tab and select a song. We’ve gone into Theme Music and selected Playful.

Notice that a green strip will appear under your video timeline denoting the audio.

Step Nine
You can add more video and images, rearrange them and modify the transitions until you’re happy. To preview your video press the Play button.

Step Ten
Once you are done making changes press the Back button to return to the Projects list, select your project and press the Export button at the bottom left of the screen.

Press to select your desired output format from the popup menu. Once the export is complete it will be placed in your Camera Roll. You can then upload to from there or using any application of your choice.