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Saturday, March 26, 2011

iOS 4.3.1 (8G4) is out, Warning!!

iOS Firmware shows that iOS 4.3.1 has hit Apple’s download servers. If you haven’t already, get downloading. 4.3.1 is a bugfix release with claimed battery improvements as well.

- Fixes an occasional graphics glitch on iPod touch (4th generation)
- Resolves bugs related to activating and connecting to some cellular networks
- Fixes image flicker when using Apple Digital AV Adapter with some TVs
- Resolves an issue authenticating with some enterprise web services

Sorry Verizon users, you are still at 4.2.6

Firmware file for these devices can be found here
AppleTV(2G) (AppleTV2,1) 4.2.1 (8F202) 03/22/2011 16:12:01
iPad (iPad1,1) 4.3.1 (8G4) 03/25/2011 13:12:01
iPad2,1 (iPad2,1) 4.3.1 (8G4) 03/25/2011 13:12:01
iPad2,2 (iPad2,2) 4.3.1 (8G4) 03/25/2011 13:12:01
iPad2,3 (iPad2,3) 4.3.1 (8G4) 03/25/2011 13:12:01
iPhone (iPhone1,1) 3.1.3 (7E18) 04/08/2010 21:05:48
iPhone3G (iPhone1,2) 4.2 (8C148) 11/22/2010 13:08:57
iPhone3GS (iPhone2,1) 4.3.1 (8G4) 03/25/2011 13:12:01
iPhone4 (iPhone3,1) 4.3.1 (8G4) 03/25/2011 13:12:01
iPhone4(vz) (iPhone3,3) 4.2.6 (8E200) 01/31/2011 20:30:02
iPodTouch(2G) (iPod2,1) 4.2 (8C148) 11/22/2010 13:08:57
iPodTouch(3G) (iPod3,1) 4.3.1 (8G4) 03/25/2011 13:12:01
iPodTouch(4G) (iPod4,1) 4.3.1 (8G4) 03/25/2011 13:12:01
last updated: 03/25/2011 13:33:02 EDT

*thanks 9to5Mac*

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- Posted using my iPhone 4

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Verizon iPhone 4 Firmware IPSW Goes Live

Apple has posted the Verizon iPhone 4 firmware to its servers for public download.

You can download the iOS 4.2.6 firmware from here. MuscleNerd has posted the keys for anyone who's interested.

Apparently, there is some hope that limera1n might work to jailbreak the firmware since the i4 crypto engine was able to get the keys.

If the i4 crypto engine couldn't get those, it would have been bad sign for limera1n. But it did, so there's still hope.

*thanks iclarified*

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

iPhone Dev-Team Ports Monte Untether Back to iOS 4.1 SHSH Blobs

The iPhone Dev-Team has successfully ported their Monte untether back to the iOS 4.1 kernel.

Previously to untether your jailbreak using Monte you needed to have the iOS 4.2b3 SHSH blobs saved which was developer only. Now you will only need your iOS 4.1 SHSH blobs. The team is also working on porting Monte forward to iOS 4.3...

Ported Monte back to 4.1 kernel (SHSH blobs). Next step: porting it forward to 4.3beta!

MuscleNerd notes that the beauty of Monte is it doesn't expose any new exploits :) It makes the entire "wait until next FW" concern moot. Think of Monte as a "green" jailbreak. It recycles (for example) 4.1's exact JB exploit on 4.2.1 :) Waste no exploits.

We'll let you know when RedSn0w is updated with the new capabilities.

The Chronic Dev-Team is also packaging up an untether for iOS 4.2.1 that will not require SHSH Blobs.

Stay tuned for more information.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Comex May Wait for Verizon iPhone Before Releasing Untether

Comex may wait for the release of the Verizon iPhone before releasing his untether, according to a tweet he sent earlier today.

i0n1c: so @comex is not waiting for the next iOS for untethering?

comex: @i0n1c I don't know, I think I'm waiting for the Verizon iPhone.

Currently, the only untether is available is the 'backup plan' from the iPhone Dev-Team. The Chronic Dev-Team has said they are also working on their own untether.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Geohot May Have Untether for Some Jailbroken Devices

Geohot may have an untether for some jailbroken devices running iOS 4.2.1, according to a tweet by MuscleNerd.

@ipodguy79 I hear geohot does have an untether actually! Though not for all devices.

Geohot is the hacker behind limera1n which is currently being used to jailbreak iOS devices. It was recently discovered that Geohot registered Rubyra1n.com; however, that name is thought to be reserved for a future exploit.

Currently, only some iOS 4.2.1 devices can be untethered via a 'backup plan' untether from the iPhone Dev-Team. Comex is also working on an untether which will hopefully be available soon.

*thanks iclarified*

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Monday, January 3, 2011

RedSn0w Gets Updated to Easily Boot Devices With Tethered Jailbreak

The iPhone Dev-Team has updated RedSn0w to easily boot devices that are running a tethered jailbreak.

We've updated redsn0w to include "one-click" support for those of you running the tethered 4.2.1 jailbreak. Using command-line arguments, you can now bypass the screens you'd normally see as you use redsn0w to "Just boot tethered for now".

The available command line arguments are:
-j to ask redsn0w to "Just boot now tethered for now"
-i to specify your reference IPSW
-o for old-bootrom iPod touch 2G and iPhone 3GS
-b to specify your own boot logo png

For example, redsn0w for Mac to do a tethered boot of an iPod touch 4G jailbroken at 4.2.1:

open ~/Desktop/redsn0w.app —args -j \ ~/Desktop/iPod4,1_4.2.1_8C148_Restore.ipsw

This assumes both redsn0w and the IPSW are on your OS X desktop, so modify as necessary! Included in the zip is an example script file that you can double click on to launch redsn0w like this (the Windows example assumes everything is in C:\). (Mac users: please remember to change the permissions of your custom *.command files to allow execution.)

This should help ease the pain of the tethered jailbreak until @comex comes up with a 4.2.1 untether (or for those of you with legit access to the 4.2b3 IPSW, until the "Jailbreak Monte" untether is out of beta)!

● PLEASE UPGRADE TO iTunes 10.1 FOR BEST RESULTS
● WINDOWS 7 USERS SHOULD RUN redsn0w IN “XP COMPATIBILITY” MODE
● Make sure you’re using a USB 2.0 port

You can download RedSn0w 0.9.6rc7 from here:
● Mac
● Windows

Friday, December 31, 2010

iPhone Dev-Team to Update RedSn0w Beta Today, Windows Update Coming Soon

RedSn0w .9.7b4 will be released today to untether your iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak without the need for usbmuxd.

This untether is a 'backup plan' from the iPhone Dev-Team. It requires access to the iOS 4.2b3 firmware and your iOS 4.2b3 SHSH blobs saved.

Currently, the untether is Mac only but the next update will bring Windows support.

Today's beta4 will eliminate separate usbmuxd process (so many more Mac users can use it). After that, expand to Windows.

You can find our instructions on performing the untether here.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

iPhone Dev-Team Releases 'Backup 'Plan' Untethered Jailbreak

The iPhone Dev-Team has released a beta of their 'backup plan' untethered jailbreak. Currently the beta is only for Mac users and is limited to iPhone4, iPad, and iPod touch 4G.

Important Points:
● This is a beta tester program. Things can go very wrong, so please don’t even consider testing if you have pictures or other media on your device that you haven’t backed up!
● For the same reason, please don’t participate if you rely on the ultrasn0w carrier unlock. Wait for the final version!
● Until we fix some sandbox issues with bluetooth, the bluetooth functionality is disabled.
● This very first beta1 is limited to iPhone4, iPad, and iPod touch 4G.
● You must already have the usbmuxd software installed and running on your Mac.

You can download the updated version of RedSn0w here. We will be posting our tutorial shortly!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

iPhone Dev-Team Announces 'Backup Plan' Untethered Jailbreak is Nearly Ready

The iPhone Dev-Team has announced that their 'backup plan' untethered jailbreak is nearly ready and will not require a restore of your device.

According to MuscleNerd, the backup plan for those w/legit access to 4.2b3 IPSW is about ready...again though, better to wait for comex

Thanks to comex, redsn0w can now handle much bigger files than ramdisk 25MB limit. Useful for "backup plan" 4.2 untether

it shouldn't require a restore...just another redsn0w run. (That's the goal!)

Interestingly, comex has also written some code to retrieve files from a damaged iOS filesystem.

This latest @comex code also allows retrieval of photos+files stuck behind an unfixable filesystem problem...good stuff!

Comex is still working on a more extensible untether; however, those with access to the 4.2b3 IPSW will be happy to know they may soon untether their jailbreak.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Apple Releases iOS 4.2.1 for Apple TV 2

Apple has released iOS 4.2.1 for the new Apple TV which was previously running iOS 4.2. The new firmware is build number 8C154.

Strangely although the previous ipsw was labeled iOS 4.2 the Apple TV reported a lower firmware version for many. It's not clear if this update corrects the discrepancy and brings the version numbers back in line.

It's not known yet if the new firmware brings any additional features.

You can download the update by going to software update on your Apple TV.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Clear iSpot 4G Hotspot Gets a Web-Based Jailbreak

The Clear iSpot, a 4G personal hotspot with dedicated support for Apple's devices, including the iPad, iPod touch and iPhone, now has its own web-based jailbreak.

Before the iSpot required you to upload a firmware or config file to the device in order to remove the restrictions. However, now all you need to do is point your browser to a specific URL and it does all the work for you. The only 2 things you need to do is one, make sure you are currently connected to your iSpot with a valid service plan. And second, ensure that it has the default IP as 192.168.1.1. The best part about this new way to remove the restriction is that it works on ALL current iSpot firmwares.

Head over to http://ispotunrestricted.com/2.0/ to jailbreak your iSpot now.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

TinyUmbrella Update Will Bypass SHSH Checks and Restore iDevice Without iTunes

Semaphore is working on an update to TinyUmbrella that will allow users to restore their iDevices without iTunes.

I've been working on a new and improved version of TinyUmbrella that will, among other things, allow you to restore your iDevice without iTunes. With the holiday season and work, this will take me a bit to get working the way I want it. I appreciate your patience and your support. You guys are awesome :) No ETAs yet but I'll post updates here and on twitter.

Semaphore explains that this means bypassing shsh checks will be possible for devices that can be exploited by limera1n (basically all devices available now) and the steaksauce exploit for the mc 2g ipod touch.

You will always be able to install a custom firmware (or stock firmware) following these directions.

1. Enter DFU
2. Run the Exploit
3. Wait for the White Screen
4. Restore the ipsw of your choice.

Some changes to the ipsw will be required. We will post more information as it becomes available.

Apple Removes Jailbreak API From iOS 4.2

Apple has removed its built in methods to help developers detect jailbroken devices from iOS 4.2, according to NetworkWorld.

This detection API let the MDM applications in effect ask the operating system if it had been compromised. Jailbreak exploits typically change a number of operating system files, and exploit one or another low-level OS features to let users directly load their own or third-party applications.

Previously, developers had created their own series of operating system checks to detect jailbreak.

"We used it when it was available, but as an adjunct," says Joe Owen, vice president of engineering at Sybase, which offers the Afaria device management software. "I’m not sure what motivated their removing that….I’ve not had anyone [at enterprise customer sites] talk to me about this API being present or being removed."

In July of this year the Library of Congress deemed that jailbreaking your iPhone in order to install applications not approved by Apple and/or to unlock is legal.

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