Posts tagged OS

Redsn0w 0.9.8b2 Released; Offers Tethered Jailbreak For iOS 5.0b3

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July 12, 2011
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Users who were updating to iOS 5 beta 3 and jailbreaking with Redsn0w previously reported experiencing AppStore application issues where these apps just didn’t work. iOS developer and hacker ih8sn0w mentioned the following to clarify why this bug was occuring:

redsn0w seems to be having sandbox errors due to it using the old b1 kernel. I and many others have not seen any issues with sn0wbreeze related to AppStore apps. If you prefer to use redsn0w, I am sure @MuscleNerd is working on a fix.

MuscleNerd recently tweeted that Redsn0w was updated as well to fix the sandboxing issue More >

Sn0wbreeze 2.8 b4 Released; Jailbreaks iOS 5 Beta 3 On Windows

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July 12, 2011
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iH8sn0w has released Sn0wbreeze 2.8 b4 to  jailbreak iOS 5 beta 3 on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. As always, Sn0wbreeze is a Windows jailbreak tool.

iH8sn0w (@iH8sn0w) recently tweeted that he has updated Sn0wbreeze 2.8 to support iOS 5 beta 3. His message said the following:

sn0wbreeze v2.8b4 for today’s iOS 5 beta 3 for developers is now available. All release notes + link — pastie.org/2199509

The support devices include:

  • iPhone 3GS (old bootrom) (UNTETHERED)
  • iPhone 3GS (new bootrom) (TETHERED)
  • iPhone 4 (GSM) (TETHERED)
  • iPhone 4 (CDMA) (TETHERED)
  • iPod Touch 3G (TETHERED)
  • iPod More >

PowerCenter Pro – All-In-One Notification Widget Now Having PreSale Event

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July 12, 2011
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Widgets are growing more and more popular as iOS 5 inches closer to a release. iOS developer Aaron Wright (@WrightsCS) is about to release a widget named PowerCenter Pro. This widget includes all the components anyone might need to manage their iOS device quickly from the Notification Center. not only is management a key component of this application, but the ability to view different types of important information directly from the Notification Center comes in handy pretty often. The widget shares the same functionality as SBSettings and UISettings (which is no longer available due to More >

Apple Releases iOS 5 Beta 3; Jailbreak Confirmed Using RedSn0w 0.9.8b1

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July 12, 2011
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Apple recently started seeing iOS 5 beta 3 and iTunes 10.5 beta 3 for developers today. The following devices are supported for iOS 5 beta 3:

  • iPad 2
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA)
  • iPad
  • iPhone 4 (GSM)
  • iPhone 4 (CDMA)
  • iPhone 3GS
  • iPod touch (4th generation)
  • iPod touch (3rd generation)

As you may have already figured out, in order to sync iOS 5 beta 3 devices with your computer, iTunes 10.5 beta 3 has to be installed. You also have to be a registered developer to access these files from the Apple iOS Developer Program website: Apple iOS Developer Program.

The changelog on More >

Nintendo Releasing Their First iOS App In Japan This Summer

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July 9, 2011
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In the days before the release of the iPhone, Nintendo was the undisputed king of handheld gaming. Currently, Nintendo sees Apple as one of their biggest rivals in the handheld gaming industry. The gaming apps found on iOS devices just caught the interest of gamers and non-gamers alike hurting Nintendo’s sales. It is a bit surprising to see that Nintendo is set to release their first official iOS app in Japan called Pokemon Say Tap? BW. Although the game probably won’t ever be released outside of Japan, it does mark a change in Nintendo’s attitude toward smartphone gaming.

Pokemon Say Tap? More >

TinyUmbrella Updated To 5.00.02; Fixes Issue With Saving CDMA iPhone 4 SHSH Blobs

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July 6, 2011
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The iOS developer, @Notcom recently released an updated version of his Tiny Umbrella tool, version 5.00.02. The new version also fixes an issue that caused the 5.0b1 SHSH blobs for the CDMA iPhone 4 to get overwritten. The changelog for the update can be found below:

Change Log:

  • 5.0 beta support
  • Removed Web/Socks proxy options (App now just uses System proxy settings)
  • Resized vertically for the resolutionally challenged few individuals that are stuck with pathetically small screens.
  • Added some nag screens for folks that can’t figure out why they can’t save SHSHs because they can’t More >

JailbreakMe 3.0 Issues and FAQ’s

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July 6, 2011
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Comex’s JailbreakMe 3.0 recently went live for all iDevices on iOS 4.3.3 and the PDF exploit the tool utilizes was the first to successfully jailbreak the iPad 2. Although the process is easy, many people had several questions concerning the userland jailbreak. The iPhone Dev Team has put together a useful FAQ which outline the details behind JailbreakMe 3.0. You can check it out below:

Q: Which devices and firmware versions are supported?

A: In this initial release, the following configurations are supported:

  • iPad1: 4.3 through 4.3.3
  • iPad2: 4.3.3
  • iPhone3GS: 4.3 through 4.3.3
  • iPhone4: 4.3 More >

JailbreakMe 3.0 – Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 4.3.3 Released

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July 6, 2011
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The much anticipated JailbreakMe 3.0 has finally been released by Comex. Due to the leaks over the past weekend, the kernel drivers are still buggy, but Comex wanted to release the jailbreak tool before Apple patched with iOS 4.3.4. The devices that are currently supported include:

  • iPad (4.3-4.3.3)
  • iPad 2 (4.3.3)
  • iPhone 3GS (4.3-4.3.3)
  • iPhone 4 (4.3-4.3.3) & CDMA (4.2.6-4.2.8)
  • iPod Touch 3G (not 4.3.1)
  • iPod Touch 4G (4.3-4.3.3)

If you have one of the devices mentioned above and you want to jailbreak he easier way, head on over to JailbreakMe.com on your iOS device and follow the More >

Comex Racing Against Time To Finish and Release JailbreakMe 3.0

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July 2, 2011
by TechHead in , , , , , , , , , , ,

Earlier today, a tester for JailbreakMe 3.0 leaked a wi-fi iPad 2 .pdf, which essentially contained part of the code utilized in the iPad 2 jailbreak soon to be found in JailbreakMe 3.0. It is expected that Apple will be patching the exploit being used in an upcoming patch leaving the hacker comex, to race against the clock. Comex seems to be determined to continue his work on the jailbreak for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch on iOS 4.2.1 to iOS 4.3.3.

Apple will be patching the bugs found on JailbreakMe.com as a high priority because the previous exploits demonstrate that any iPad, More >

CyanogenMod 7.1 RC1 Released; Supports Most Devices On Android 2.3.4

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June 30, 2011
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The most popular custom ROM for rooted Android phones has been updated again today. The first release candidate for Cyanogen Mod 7.1 is up for grabs for users who are interested in getting more from their Android smartphones. Cyanogen Mod is a custom ROM based on Google’s Android OS that is developed and maintained by the CyanogenMod team. Users with rooted Android smartphones can install the custom firmware on their devices to enjoy features otherwise not available on official Android releases.

Today’s update brings support for new devices, bug fixes, performance updates, and a handful of More >

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