Due to the loss of my iPod Touch 1st gen, from my insurence money, i will be able to claim for a 16gb iPhone 3GS! How great is that!
Sunday, 5 July 2009
A very sad day - R.I.P.O.D
We mourn for the loss of my great friend. He was with me through thick and thin, through good and bad,through hacks and tests, and now it is finnaly over. He will be happy in the great iPod heaven up there, and his cousin, the iPhone 3GS will soon come. The only thing now to do is..... Smash It!!!!
Due to the loss of my iPod Touch 1st gen, from my insurence money, i will be able to claim for a 16gb iPhone 3GS! How great is that!
Due to the loss of my iPod Touch 1st gen, from my insurence money, i will be able to claim for a 16gb iPhone 3GS! How great is that!
iPhone OS 3.1 Features
Yesterday Apple sent out BETA versions of iPhone OS 3.1 to developers. The reason for a new firmware so soon is that Apple released 3.0 too early, and forgot some features. So what are these features expected to be in 3.1? Here is a list of them so far.
-Voice control now has Bluetooth. You can use Voice Control while using a bluetooth headset.
-When trimming video clips on the 3G S you can now save the original instead of overwriting it all together.
-Launching apps, closing apps, start-up, and shutdown have improved
-OpenGL and Quartz have seen improvements.
-New APIs allow developers of third-party application to access and edit videos.
-MMS is now enabled, but not yet supported by AT&T.
-Vibrate function enabled for arranging icons. This is useful when you accidentally get into arrange mode.
-Theres now a Fraud Protection feature in Safari
-You can now copy phone numbers, using copy and paste, and paste them into the dial pad in the iPhone’s Phone app.
ultrasn0w - 3.0 Jailbreak + iPhone 3G Unlock!
This is the easy way to jailbreak 3.0 final firmware for iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch & iPod Touch 2G! (Yes you heard right, works for iTouch 2G users.) Thanks to the Dev Team for all there hard work on getting this jailbreak to work so we can have a lot more fun with are devices. How to guide inside!
As you know the Dev Team have been working on the iPhone 3G 3.0 unlock on 3.0 firmware. They called this new software, or package ultrasn0w as you may already know already. Well now they have finally released it, after saying it would be released on Friday last week. So iPhone 3G users may now download ultrasn0w from cydia via a new repo. So just click above for the full guide.
NOTES:
- Make sure you have updated to 3.0 and have iTunes 8.2.
- If your computer changes the .ipsw file to a .zip just rename .zip to .ipsw. Also you can try using another browser other than Safari.
It's really simple. Just unzip the downloaded files, make sure your iPhone is on 3.0. Just open up redsn0w and follow the on screen instructions. And BAM! Your done! Simple
Redsn0w:
Mac - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ABS3VL1R
Windows - http://megaupload.com/?d=F40WGM44
3.0 Firmwares:
iPhone - http://bit.ly/8FRHd
iPhone 3G - http://bit.ly/T7iAa
iPod Touch - http://tinyurl.com/nw8z7u
iPod Touch 2G - http://tinyurl.com/myx3vt
iPhone 1st gen Bootloaders (only for unlocking) - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2YETX8RN
iPhone 3G 3.0 unlock!As you know the Dev Team have been working on the iPhone 3G 3.0 unlock on 3.0 firmware. They called this new software, or package ultrasn0w as you may already know already. Well now they have finally released it, after saying it would be released on Friday last week. So iPhone 3G users may now download ultrasn0w from cydia via a new repo. So just click above for the full guide.
First you must remember this is only for iPhone 3G users! Not normal iPhone users on iPhone 3G S users. So keep that in mind please.
Now add this source to Cydia or Icy:
http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com
Next, you should go to changes and download ultrasn0w which will come up at the top. Once you have install place in your Sim Card and and reboot your iPhone.
Finally in a few secounds your new carrier logo will come up at the top of your iPhone where the old one was eg. AT&T.
Note: Turn off the 3G because some carriers don’t work with 3G and could cause different problems. You can do this by going to Settings > General > Network > Disable 3G Connection.
iPhone 3GS 3.0 Jailbreak release!
Yes, this is what you've all been waiting for. A jailbreak for the iPhone 3GS. And it's awesome. To get started right now, go to purplera1n.com. Download it. Make sure you have windows(but not 7), the latest iTunes installed, and an iPhone 3GS with 3.0 firmware. Connect your iPhone normally. Click "make it ra1n". Wait. On bootup, run Freeze, the purplera1n installer app. Hopefully you'll figure out what to do from there. Best tutorial gets linked to from purplera1n site. This tool is beta. Make sure to have everything backed up before running. Also if Cydia doesn't show up after running Freeze, reboot.
The iPhone 3GS is hot!….Literally!
Is your iPhone 3G S overheating? Reports to Apple show that some are having issues with their iPhone overheating. What causes this? Direct contact with the sun can be one cause. Using applications like GPS and iPod while in the sun for long periods of time could cause this as well. Maybe even leaving your iPhone in the car on a hot day. Whatever the reason Apple documents show that there are warnings on the overheating iPhone making it unusable while its hot, this does not include emergency calls. What is the result? Some cases have seen a burn mark on the back of their iPhone. As shown in this picture you can see the discolor on the back. Another report shows that faulty battery can lead to the heat, and may even be recalled. Apple has yet to make a response to this issue so far, but if you do have issues with this you can go to any Apple store and get a new iPhone. If this is the case act quick because others may have this same problem, and as some reports claim Apple is running out of the iPhone quick.
Monday, 22 June 2009
Project Natal
No Strings (or Controllers) Attached.
Introducing Project Natal, a revolutionary new way to play: no controller required. See a ball? Kick it, hit it, trap it or catch it. If you know how to move your hands, shake your hips or speak you and your friends can jump into the fun -- the only experience needed is life experience.
"For us, this E3 is about breaking down barriers – between generations, between games and entertainment, and most importantly, between dreamers and the future – in a way only Xbox 360 can."
DON MATTRICK
"This is a pivotal moment that will carry with it a wave of change, the ripples of which will reach far beyond video games"
STEVEN SPIELBERG
Don't eat yellowsn0w!
Hello all,
We wish you a very happy, healthy, and hopeful 2009!
Once you have installed yellowsn0w, please report your success or failure here. it’ll help us with the bug fixes.
We have released the 0.9.6 beta yellowsn0w 3G unlock application, 0.9.6 beta should fix EVEN MORE problems :-). Please remember to add feedback -> here <- as we can get useful feedback that will help us. We suggest that everyone upgrade to this version.
Please note the following:
BASICS
The unlock works exclusively with baseband 02.28.00. This baseband is provided by the latest firmware update (2.2) from Apple. You’ll need to upgrade to this release using iTunes and then use QuickPwn to activate etc. There are plenty of tutorials about this on iclarified, bigboss, modmi and other established tutorial sites. Because it works on 02.28.00, it is available to everyone on the planet. This means we don’t need to unnecessarily expose holes in earlier basebands, which is an important concern.
The application is a small daemon that is launched on boot. It injects the payload at boot and also whenever there is a baseband reset. You won’t notice anything about it other than that your third-party sim now works. It’s a small program and unobtrusive. There is no GUI (this is by design).
You can add the application using the sources outlined below. There are Cydia and Installer sources available, so use whichever you are comfortable using.
yellowsn0w is completely removable through Cydia, the command line, and iTunes.
DETAILS
There is a known issue with SIM cards that have STK (SIM Toolkit) application menus. These menus are usually items such as “top up” “get credit” “lotto numbers” etc. These menu items confuse the application sometimes. Removing and reinserting the SIM once after reboot (give it about 10 secs 60 seconds (with v0.9.1) after you see the slide to unlock widget) fixes this issue. We’re working on a better fix. Update: version 0.9.4 fixes this for many (but probably not all) users who previously had to wait a minute and then replug the sim.
For those of you using SIM cards without STK menus, the application has some optional arguments that will make the unlock much faster for you. So either experiment on your own (use “yellowsn0w -h” for usage) or wait for a customization writeup.
After you install yellowsn0w via Cydia, you should return to the Cydia main menu then reboot your iPhone with the 3rd party SIM installed. Wait for the slide to unlock screen, then wait 10 or 15 secs more. If you don’t see your carrier name pop up, then remove your SIM, reinsert it, and wait 10 secs more. This is the step we’ll be working on eliminating next.
RANDOM
The application is version 0.9.5 This is considered beta software, you use it at your own risk. You know the score.
The application is released on a non-commerical basis. Please do not accept pirates and scummy ripoffs of this software. We license this software for single use and in a non-commerical environment (meaning you can’t charge for it). The techniques and methods used are not to be used by third party companies. We are watching you Jody…we won’t be so forgiving this time.
Direct linking to the repository URLs is prohibited, please only link to this post. We will be checking referers.
Happy 2009 and enjoy!
The iPhone 3G is used all over the world with all sorts of SIM cards, and we almost certainly will see untested and unexpected situations. If the soft unlock doesn’t work for you on day 1 (literally day 1, of 2009!) then please don’t panic or be impatient. This is new territory for everyone, so enjoy the ride as much as you can :)
RELEASE INFO
Cydia source: http://apt9.yellowsn0w.com/
Installer repo: http://i.yellowsn0w.com/
UPDATES
As of v 0.9.4 there’s no longer a one-minute delay step. If you don’t see your carrier when your homescreen comes up, you may still need a sim reinsert (for now).
If you are in the U.S. and are trying this with T-Mobile, you must turn off the 3G switch in Settings. The -q option is now deprecated in 0.9.4+ (it’s now always in quick mode).
No PIN support yet. Remember how we said this was beta? Well we’re still working out the flow for SIMs with PINs enabled. Please disable any PIN you may have on that SIM before trying yellowsn0w, for now.
The unlock will silently quit on anything other than baseband 02.28.00. It detects the wrong version and just quits to avoid any damage. Please double check your Modem Firmware setting in Settings->General->About.
For ankle-biters that are pointlessly reversing the application the source is here all open, but remember Jody, we are watching you.
We wish you a very happy, healthy, and hopeful 2009!
Once you have installed yellowsn0w, please report your success or failure here. it’ll help us with the bug fixes.
We have released the 0.9.6 beta yellowsn0w 3G unlock application, 0.9.6 beta should fix EVEN MORE problems :-). Please remember to add feedback -> here <- as we can get useful feedback that will help us. We suggest that everyone upgrade to this version.
Please note the following:
BASICS
The unlock works exclusively with baseband 02.28.00. This baseband is provided by the latest firmware update (2.2) from Apple. You’ll need to upgrade to this release using iTunes and then use QuickPwn to activate etc. There are plenty of tutorials about this on iclarified, bigboss, modmi and other established tutorial sites. Because it works on 02.28.00, it is available to everyone on the planet. This means we don’t need to unnecessarily expose holes in earlier basebands, which is an important concern.
The application is a small daemon that is launched on boot. It injects the payload at boot and also whenever there is a baseband reset. You won’t notice anything about it other than that your third-party sim now works. It’s a small program and unobtrusive. There is no GUI (this is by design).
You can add the application using the sources outlined below. There are Cydia and Installer sources available, so use whichever you are comfortable using.
yellowsn0w is completely removable through Cydia, the command line, and iTunes.
DETAILS
There is a known issue with SIM cards that have STK (SIM Toolkit) application menus. These menus are usually items such as “top up” “get credit” “lotto numbers” etc. These menu items confuse the application sometimes. Removing and reinserting the SIM once after reboot (give it about 10 secs 60 seconds (with v0.9.1) after you see the slide to unlock widget) fixes this issue. We’re working on a better fix. Update: version 0.9.4 fixes this for many (but probably not all) users who previously had to wait a minute and then replug the sim.
For those of you using SIM cards without STK menus, the application has some optional arguments that will make the unlock much faster for you. So either experiment on your own (use “yellowsn0w -h” for usage) or wait for a customization writeup.
After you install yellowsn0w via Cydia, you should return to the Cydia main menu then reboot your iPhone with the 3rd party SIM installed. Wait for the slide to unlock screen, then wait 10 or 15 secs more. If you don’t see your carrier name pop up, then remove your SIM, reinsert it, and wait 10 secs more. This is the step we’ll be working on eliminating next.
RANDOM
The application is version 0.9.5 This is considered beta software, you use it at your own risk. You know the score.
The application is released on a non-commerical basis. Please do not accept pirates and scummy ripoffs of this software. We license this software for single use and in a non-commerical environment (meaning you can’t charge for it). The techniques and methods used are not to be used by third party companies. We are watching you Jody…we won’t be so forgiving this time.
Direct linking to the repository URLs is prohibited, please only link to this post. We will be checking referers.
Happy 2009 and enjoy!
The iPhone 3G is used all over the world with all sorts of SIM cards, and we almost certainly will see untested and unexpected situations. If the soft unlock doesn’t work for you on day 1 (literally day 1, of 2009!) then please don’t panic or be impatient. This is new territory for everyone, so enjoy the ride as much as you can :)
RELEASE INFO
Cydia source: http://apt9.yellowsn0w.com/
Installer repo: http://i.yellowsn0w.com/
UPDATES
As of v 0.9.4 there’s no longer a one-minute delay step. If you don’t see your carrier when your homescreen comes up, you may still need a sim reinsert (for now).
If you are in the U.S. and are trying this with T-Mobile, you must turn off the 3G switch in Settings. The -q option is now deprecated in 0.9.4+ (it’s now always in quick mode).
No PIN support yet. Remember how we said this was beta? Well we’re still working out the flow for SIMs with PINs enabled. Please disable any PIN you may have on that SIM before trying yellowsn0w, for now.
The unlock will silently quit on anything other than baseband 02.28.00. It detects the wrong version and just quits to avoid any damage. Please double check your Modem Firmware setting in Settings->General->About.
For ankle-biters that are pointlessly reversing the application the source is here all open, but remember Jody, we are watching you.
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