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Dev Team Releases Redsn0w 0.9.11b1 with Downgrade Tool

The head of iPhone Dev Team has announced the release of a new Redsn0w version which supports downgrades to older versions of iOS firmwares from its interface. Users are still required to have their SHSH blobs saved. MuscleNerd writes on the Dev Team blog that “Jailbreakers with devices that pre-date the iPad2...

11 May 2012
18:41 GMT

Apple Knows of Unreleased Technique to Downgrade A5 Devices, Leaves It Unpatched

After thoughtfully running down all the info tied to iOS 5.1.1 and the possibility of jailbreaking, iPhone Dev-Team leader MuscleNerd acknowledged that Apple has learned about an unreleased method to downgrade A5 devices, but didn’t do anything about it.A problem faced by iDevice owners since the original iPhon...

8 May 2012
05:11 GMT

Third Redsn0w (0.9.10b3) Update Fixes MobileSubstrate Apps

In order to fix issues with MobileSubstrate-based apps acting up under a jailbreak, the iPhone Dev Team has rolled out yet another version of Redsn0w for Mac and Windows.Labeled 0.9.10b3, the new build “fixes a problem where re-running redsn0w over an existing jailbreak would cause MobileSubstrate-based apps to...

30 December 2011
04:36 GMT

iOS 5 Jailbreak Released

The infamous iPhone Dev Team has posted a download link for the latest Mac version of Redsn0w (Windows version in the works) which works against iOS 5, the newest mobile OS from Apple.The Team informs on its blog that redsn0w has been updated to 0.9.9b5 to include the public URLs for the iOS 5 IPSW files for all supp...

13 October 2011
10:49 GMT

Dev Team Achieves Untethered iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak

A purported YouTube video is doing the rounds claiming that the infamous iPhone Dev Team has finally managed to get iOS 4.2.1 to boot untethered on new-generation devices.iOS 4.2.1 jailbreaks performed on new iPhones and iPod touches (i.e. iPhone 4 and iPod touch 3rd and 4th generation) are “tethered,” me...

8 December 2010
09:20 GMT

Dev Team Releases Redsn0w Jailbreak for iOS 4.1 iPhone 3G, iPod touch 2G

The infamous iPhone Dev Team has rolled out an updated version of its Redsn0w jailbreak tool to assist iPhone 3G and iPod touch second-generation device owners in hacking their units.According to the Dev Team, the tool can only be employed on Mac OS X machines for now, while those relying on the ultrasn0w unlock are ...

21 September 2010
02:36 GMT

Dev Team Says Don’t Accept iOS 4.1, “It’s a Trap!”

The infamous iPhone Dev Team has updated its blog to advise the jailbreak community against installing iOS 4.1, in case Apple decides to finally release the software update today.iOS 4.1 is the first major update to iOS 4, adding new iTunes features, Game Center, HDR photography, and more, for iPhone and iPod touch u...

8 September 2010
08:26 GMT

Dev Team Jailbreaks iOS 4.1 Ahead of Release - Report

A tech blog claims to have gained knowledge of a finished iOS 4.1 jailbreak, achieved by the iPhone Dev Team via two loopholes in the iPhone iOS 4.1, both found by key member Comex.A modmyi.com forum poster signals that no reference to this can be found on Comex’s Twitter feed, the place where the hacker gener...

6 September 2010
10:19 GMT

iPhone Dev Team on iOS 4.0.2 / 3.2.2 Jailbreak

Apparently, folks have begun wondering whether there will be a jailbreak for devices that shipped with 4.0.2/3.2.2, out of the box. According to the iPhone Dev Team, there won’t be.The Team’s blog post begins with a bit of background information on Jailbreakme v2.0 which, according to the hackers, was a g...

26 August 2010
09:52 GMT

How to Unlock iPhone 4 with Ultrasn0w - Video

According to an update signed iPhone Dev Team, the ultrasn0w hack aimed at providing a carrier unlock for iPhone owners is now compatible with the latest version of the handset - iPhone 4. The move comes on the heels of jailbreakme.com becoming available again, following the Electronic Frontier Foundations’ to ...

5 August 2010
02:49 GMT

iPhone Dev Team Applauds EFF Decision on iPhone Jailbreak

The internationally-known group of hackers behind PwnageTool have touted the news from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) as “fantastic,” after learning that “jailbreaking your iPhone is now explicitly a permitted fair use under the DMCA!”, the Team’s latest blog post reads. The iP...

27 July 2010
03:20 GMT

iPhone Dev Team Issues Update on Cydia Behavior

Entitled “Blob banter,” the latest Dev Team post reveals that owners of a jailbroken iPhone 3G or second generation iPod touch will witness Cydia saving their SHSH blobs as a consequence of iOS 4.0 featuring a “soft” SHSH blob check. In recent announcements, the Team also confirmed that its up...

20 July 2010
03:14 GMT

Dev Team Readies iPhone 4 Unlock Public Release - Ultrasn0w

The infamous iPhone Dev Team has confirmed that “ultrasn0w is growing”, with members MuscleNerd and Planetbeing “fine-tuning the payload to make it as quick to load as possible (and making sure it remains crash-free of course!).” The teams warns that users should steer clear of fake Twitter an...

19 July 2010
06:00 GMT

iPhone 4 Carrier Unlock Close to Release

iPhone Dev Team member MuscleNerd has confirmed that iPhone 4 is unlockable by means of a background task enabled in a similar manner to that employed for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. Reports point out to one of the hacker’s recent Twitter updates saying, “Next step is to keep the task backgrounded like ...

7 July 2010
04:12 GMT

Dev Team Releases PwnageTool 4.0 - iOS 4 Jailbreak

It took lees than two days for the infamous iPhone Dev Team to update its PwnageTool application, which now jailbreaks Apple devices under iOS 4. The hackers also have an unlocking tool ready for those who’ve upgraded to the new iPhone OS, further enabling Apple fans yet again to break free from their shackles....

23 June 2010
03:33 GMT

About iPhone OS 3.1.3 Jailbreak / Unlock Scams

Some may see the infamous iPhone Dev Team as an eccentric bunch, but they always do their bit when it comes to what they “signed” for: be at the helm of the jailbreak community. It generally doesn’t like to be bothered with simple questions like, “Will PwnageTool unlock my phone?” when i...

12 February 2010
02:52 GMT

Updating iPhone 3GS to Firmware 3.1.3 Now May Break Your Unlock Forever

Although the iPhone Dev Team has had this warning issued for quite a while, it seems that many 3GS users have made mistakes along the way of updating to firmware 3.1.3, possibly losing their carrier unlock, and ability to jailbreak, forever. Softpedia does not condone these hacks. According to the infamous group of ...

10 February 2010
06:23 GMT

Dev Team Confirms iPhone 3.1.3 IPSW Jailbreak

Sticking to the rules of the cat-and-mouse game between the iPhone Dev Team and Apple, the former has been able to confirm that iPhone OS 3.1.3 IPSWs are jailbreakable by the group’s redsn0w jailbreak tool. Supported devices currently include the iPhone 2G (first-gen iPhones), iPhone 3G, and iPod touch 2G (seco...

3 February 2010
03:36 GMT

iPhone Dev Team Revives Redsn0w, iTunes 9.0.3 Deemed Jailbreak-Safe

It’s been a while since we saw an update posted over at the iPhone Dev Team blog. The infamous team of hackers claims to be “reviving” its simple jailbreak tool, redsn0w, to be compatible with FW 3.1.2, and include a few new features. Also concerning the jailbreak community is that iTunes 9.0.3 is s...

2 February 2010
04:10 GMT

iPhone Dev Team Posts Ultrasn0w Update for 3.1.x IPSWs

By releasing PwnageTool 3.1.4 last month, the infamous iPhone Dev Team provided jailbreak support for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS, out of the box. However, at the time, those relying on ultrasn0w to unlock their phones for use with an unsupported carrier would lose their ability to unlock employing the tool, should ...

10 November 2009
04:11 GMT

iPhone OS Hackers Celebrate ‘Pwnkin Day’

The group of internationally known hackers going by the name of “the iPhone Dev Team” has posted an update on its blog, this time simply wishing everyone a Happy Halloween. The infamous team of hackers seldom makes posts that have nothing to do with its PwnageTool jailbreak & unlock solution, or Apple&rsq...

2 November 2009
06:11 GMT

iPhone 3GS Jailbreak Not a Problem, Says Dev Team

“It’s not going to be impossible to jailbreak even if the exploit we used is gone,” a statement from Eric McDonald – a member of the iPhone Dev Team – goes, referring to the newly shipping iPhone 3GS units. The hacker crew is notorious for developing and distributing tools (including the...

19 October 2009
10:44 GMT

Official iPhone 3.1.2 IPSW Download Breaks Ultrasn0w Unlock

With the release of PwnageTool 3.1.4 by the iPhone Dev Team, the iPhone 3GS is now supported out of the box. This means that, even if you have an iPhone 3GS and you have recently upgraded to 3.1.x in iTunes, you can still use the tool to do the magic. However, those owning an iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS and relying on Ul...

15 October 2009
03:53 GMT

Get Your 3.1.2 IPSW ECID Hashes Now, Says Dev Team

In its most recent blog update, the iPhone Dev Team reveals that PwnageTool 3.1.4 for Mac OS X now supports the 3.1.2 release of the iPhone software for iPhone 2G / 3G / 3GS and iPod Touch 1G / 2G (iPod touch 3G not supported yet). Additional notes are made in the post, including an important piece of advice for iPho...

14 October 2009
08:44 GMT

PwnageTool 3.1.4 Available for iPhone 3.1.2 IPSW Jailbreak, Unlock

In what was very fast acting on behalf of the infamous iPhone Dev Team, PwnageTool 3.1.4 is now available for download. The tool can now jailbreak, as well as unlock devices for use under iPhone OS 3.1.2. However, the team notes that, while some devices can be jailbroken and unlocked out of the box, others must alrea...

13 October 2009
08:59 GMT

iPhone OS 3.1.2 Jailbreak Pending

The infamous team of hackers developing the PwnageTool application for the purpose of jailbreaking and unlocking iPhones has posted an update on its blog signaling that yesterday’s OS 3.1.2 is not supported by PwnageTool 3.1.3. For those who enjoy the benefits of a jailbroken / unlocked iPhone, updating via iTu...

9 October 2009
07:00 GMT

OS 3.1 IPSW Files Supported by PwnageTool 3.1.3

Assuming the devices have already been pwned at 3.0 or 3.0.1, the iPhone 3GS and the second-generation iPod touch have been added to the support list of PwnageTool 3.1.3 released just days ago by the iPhone Dev Team. The hack tool does not support either of the two devices out of the box. Currently, just one device i...

6 October 2009
05:01 GMT

iPhone 3GS 3.1 IPSW, iPod touch 2G 3.1.1 IPSW Jailbreak Available - PwnageTool 3.1.3 (Free Download)

In what is a predictable move on behalf of the iPhone Dev Team, a new version of the Mac OS X jailbreak & unlock application - PwnageTool 3.1.3 - is now available for free download via the hackers’ blog. The team’s latest version of PwnageTool for Mac OS X adds support for the 3.1 release of the iPhone so...

5 October 2009
03:47 GMT

Official iPhone 3G 3.1 IPSW Download Breaks Redsn0w Unlock

In addition to posting an updated version of the PwnageTool app for the purpose of jailbreaking / unlocking an iPhone / iPod touch, the thoughtful iPhone Dev Team has again posted info on important aspects surrounding the latest update from Apple. During its latest iPod event, Apple introduced iPhone OS 3.1 for iPho...

18 September 2009
10:37 GMT

PwnageTool 3.1 (Jailbreak) Now Available for Download

The infamous iPhone Dev Team has released an updated the PwnageTool, the most popular and reliable method to jailbreak an iPhone, or iPod touch. The newly released application supports iPhone OS 3.1 and 3.1.1 for iPod touch, but is only capable of jailbreaking / unlocking first-generation devices, and the iPhone 3G. ...

16 September 2009
03:38 GMT

iPhone 3.1 Jailbreak Coming Soon

The famous iPhone hackers known as the iPhone Dev Team have updated their blog with a new message for iPhone owners. Apparently, updating to the latest OS version (iPhone OS 3.1) will destroy the redsn0w unlock, as it updates the baseband firmware. However, the team suggests, users should be able to create custom 3.1...

10 September 2009
12:35 GMT

Redsn0w Jailbreak, Ultrasn0w Unlock Work on OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

The famous iPhone Dev Team has updated its blog with a notice saying that, “Snow Leopard [...] poses no new wrinkles for the redsn0w jailbreak or ultrsn0w unlock.” Softpedia doesn’t condone jailbreaking. Basically, what the Team is saying is that redsn0w can now be used by iPhone or iPod touch user...

2 September 2009
06:09 GMT

Pinch Media iPhone Apps Are ‘Spyware,’ Anonymous Critic Claims

It is a known fact that some iPhone apps have been specifically designed to track your geographical location through time, then upload that data to Pinch Media. The company uses this system to inform developers of the number of distinct users who’ve accessed the application, how long it has been used, and so on...

20 August 2009
05:36 GMT

Ultrasn0w 0.9 Is Out for iPhone 3G/3G S

The iPhone Dev Team, known for its QuickPwn and PwnageTool iPhone jaibreak applications, has released an updated version of the tool used to unlock iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S devices, ultrasn0w. The new release works regardless of the jailbreak method used by iPhone owners. Softpedia doesn't condone jailbreaking ...

16 July 2009
08:55 GMT

Dev Team: Redsn0w Users, Stay Away from IPSW 3.1

The well-known iPhone Dev Team has updated its blog with a post reminding Redsn0w users to refrain themselves from updating their phone’s software as soon as Apple releases new versions. It is the case with iPhone OS 3.1 Beta released recently to developers enrolled in the iPhone Developer Standard or Enterpris...

1 July 2009
06:22 GMT

iPhone 3G S Can Be Hacked, Says Dev Team

The restless, code-savvy individuals forming what is known as the iPhone Dev Team can confirm that the iPhone 3G S is just as exploitable as previous-generation models. Owners of the new handset will be able to get their hands on the jailbreak and unlock tools soon, the team reveals. Softpedia, as avid readers should...

26 June 2009
04:31 GMT

Apple Promotes QuickPwn Jailbreak Tool by Accident

Eagle-eyed Internet users have spotted a strange listing (to say the least) on Apple's official website, under webapps / games. Apple listed the iPhone Dev Team's QuickPwn jailbreak tool as a “game” under said webapps section, and then quickly removed the page. Luckily, those who spotted it have...

6 May 2009
08:34 GMT

Dev Team Says Wait for 2.2.1 Jailbreak, 'Do Not Update'

Those enjoying the benefits of using a jailbroken handset are advised against updating to the latest version of the iPhone OS, 2.2.1. Apple has recently released the software update for both variants of the iPhone and iPod touch. The firmware update is currently available for download via iTunes for everyone owning a...

28 January 2009
03:16 GMT


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