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PwnageTool 5.0.1 Untethered Jailbreak Released

The trusty folks at the iPhone Dev Team have rolled out an updated version of the popular, Mac-only jailbreak utility, PwnageTool. Version 5.0.1 provides an untethered jailbreak for all the devices supported by yesterday’s Redsn0w release.Compatible with iOS 5.0.1 on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4-CDMA, iPad 1,...

28 December 2011
04:11 GMT

iPhone Dev-Team Wishes Steve Jobs Good Luck

The infamous team of hackers that prides itself on jailbreaking the iPhone and iPad have posted a tasteful goodbye message dedicated to Steve Jobs on their blog, referencing the Tom & Jerry cartoons that symbolize the cat-and-mouse game between their crew and the company headquartered at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, C...

25 August 2011
07:45 GMT

PwnageTool 'Untethered' Jailbreak Confirmed for iOS 4.2.2 Apple TV

The latest version of PwnageTool (4.3.3.1) can jailbreak iOS 4.2.2. builds (8F305) targeting the Apple TV second generation, according to an update from the infamous iPhone Dev Team today.One of the more vocal members of the hacker group, Musclenerd tweeted today that thanks to i0n1c’s ‘untethered’ ...

12 May 2011
10:06 GMT

iPhone Dev-Team Updates iOS 4.3.3 Jailbreaks, Fixes Bugs

PwnageTool 4.3.3.1 and Redsn0w 0.9.6rc16 are now available for download, according to a blog entry signed iPhone Dev Team this past weekend. The PwnageTool and Redsn0w apps had already gotten support to jailbreak iOS 4.3.3 firmwares for various devices, but some bugs turned up and they needed immediate fixing. ...

9 May 2011
05:51 GMT

How to Jailbreak iOS 4.3.1 'Untethered' with PwnageTool 4.3

The iPhone Dev Team has confirmed availability of PwnageTool 4.3, an updated version of their jailbreak utility which now supports iOS 4.3.1 on most iDevices. The second-generation iPad and CDMA iPhone 4 are not supported. Now that the word is out, those who plan on jailbreaking their iDevice need to ensure that the...

4 April 2011
08:17 GMT

PwnageTool iOS 4.3.1 Jailbreak Released, Guide Available

Thanks to a fellow named DjayB6, a tethered jailbreak of the latest iOS software is available via PwnageTool and a bunch of other ingredients, according to a step-by-step guide posted online this past weekend. The only unsupported device by this hack seems to be the second-generation iPad. Released just days ago, ...

28 March 2011
02:52 GMT

iOS 4.3 PwnageTool Jailbreak Available Ahead of Final IPSW Release

As many as two jailbreak methods are immediately available for iOS 4.3 builds, with the instructions already posted on the web. In addition to not encouraging such practices, Softpedia advises against proceeding with the rather complicated procedure, which creates what is known as a ‘tethered’ jailbreak for now. W...

4 March 2011
05:19 GMT

PwnageTool 4.2 'Untethered' Released for Download - iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak

As promised, The iPhone Dev Team has incorporated the ‘untethered’ exploit used by Chronic Dev’s Greenpois0n within PwnageTool, their own popular jailbreak application for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and even the Apple TV. The iPhone Dev Team’s official announcement begins “What’s...

16 February 2011
04:41 GMT

PwnageTool iOS 4.2.1 ‘Untethered’ Jailbreak Awaiting ‘Green’ Light from Chronic Dev

Musclenerd of the iPhone Dev Team has confirmed via Twitter that his group plans to update PwnageTool with the Greenpois0n ‘untethered’ exploit as soon as they are given the go-ahead from Chronic Dev, the makers of the Greenpois0n jailbreak tool. Last week, Chronic Dev was proud to introduce the first ...

7 February 2011
10:08 GMT

Seas0nPass - A New ‘PwnageTool’ for Jailbreaking Apple TV 2G under iOS 4.2.1

Hosted at fireCore with an Open Source label, Seas0nPass is a jailbreak tool for Apple TV 2G which can create a custom Apple TV IPSW and restore to the jailbroken provided that the user tethers the set-top box to a Macintosh computer. Built exclusively for Apple’s second-generation TV gadget, Seas0nPass make...

13 January 2011
05:32 GMT

PwnageTool 4.1.3 Unlock Edition Available for Download

A special edition PwnageTool is available for download from the infamous iPhone Dev Team which promises a safe baseband unlock to old-generation iPhone users. Unfortunately, iPhone 4 is currently unsupported, yet both Mac and Windows users can employ the latest Dev Team tools to jailbreak and unlock an iPhone 3G or i...

29 November 2010
05:09 GMT

How To Jailbreak iPad (iOS 3.2.2) with PwnageTool 4.1.2

Using PwnageTool 4.1.2, the latest version of the iPhone Dev Team’s iOS hacking utility, Mac users can now easily jailbreak their iPads under iOS version 3.2.2. The PwnageTool application is available for Mac OS X only, and can also jailbreak all models of the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as the second-genera...

31 October 2010
12:24 GMT

How To Jailbreak iPhone, iPod touch iOS 4.1 with PwnageTool 4.1.2

PwnageTool fans can now employ the iPhone Dev Team’s most popular jailbreak application for Mac OS X to hack their iOS 4.1 iPhone or iPod touch, as well as their iPad and second-generation Apple TV. Although Softpedia does not encourage jailbreaking, those who are going to do it anyway might as well follow the...

26 October 2010
10:46 GMT

New PwnageTool 4.1.2 Available for Download

The iPhone Dev Team has released a new version of PwnageTool in order to address issues experienced by users running Mac OS X 10..5 Leopard. Those who are running other versions of Mac OS X are not affected, the Team says.An update to the hackers’ latest blog post reveals that PwnageTool 4.1.2 is now up for gra...

25 October 2010
11:11 GMT

The iPhone Dev Team Blog Is Down [Updated]

The iPhone Dev Team’s blog is officially down due to overload, according to the site’s administrators. The center of the page reads “we’ll be back shortly”. The message is identical to that used by Apple when the Mac maker pulls its store for maintenance.Recently, the hackers releas...

22 October 2010
10:11 GMT

PwnageTool 4.1 Officially Available for Download

PwnageTool 4.1 is now available for free download for anyone having a Mac and the urge to gain access to unapproved third party applications, themes, ringtones, and other types of enhancements for their iOS device.An update on the iPhone Dev Team Blog reads:“We’re pleased to release PwnageTool 4.1 for Mac...

21 October 2010
05:45 GMT

Confirmed: New PwnageTool Jailbreaks all iOS 4.x iDevices - Screenshot

iPhone Dev Team member Musclenerd (by far the most vocal of the lot) has tweeted a screenshot of their updated PwnageTool jailbreak for iOS 4.x, confirming that the new release will support iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4, iPod touch 2G, 3G, and 4G, as well as the iPad and the second-generation Apple TV.“Pw...

19 October 2010
04:19 GMT

Jailbreak News: iPod touch 4 SHAttered via PwnageTool, iPhone 4 Support Coming

The iPhone Dev Team has begun testing the SHAtter exploit developed by @pod2g a few months after @p0sixninja of the Chronic Dev Team discovered the crash. The exploit has been fed to a beta version of PwnageTool which was used to successfully jailbreak a 4th-gen iPod touch, but the Team claims much faster tools are b...

27 September 2010
04:26 GMT

PwnageTool Jailbreak Now Available for iOS 4.1 iPhone 3G

A guide to jailbreaking iPhone 3G on iOS 4.1 with PwnageTool has been published online. The method involves patching PwnageTool 4.01 so that it can identify iOS 4.1 for iPhone 3G.The tutorial in question reveals that “PwnageTool bundle for iPhone 3G running final version of iOS 4.1 has been released.”It h...

20 September 2010
02:55 GMT

PwnageTool 4.01 Jailbreaks iOS 4 on iPod touch 2G

Soon after the launch of iOS 4, the internationally known iPhone Dev Team released updated jailbreak and unlock tools for owners of supported devices. iOS 4 can be installed on iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 2G, and iPod touch 3G with 32GB and 64GB. Those looking to jailbreak their second-generation iPod touch are...

24 June 2010
05:34 GMT

Jailbreaking iOS 4 for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS with PwnageTool 4.01

As members of the jailbreak community should know by now, the iPhone Dev Team was able to release a new version of its PwnageTool application yesterday, supporting iOS 4, the newest version of the iPhone operating system from Apple. Updated to version 4.01 in the meanwhile (with no clear indication as to why), Pwnage...

23 June 2010
10:04 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

iOS 4 Jailbreak Achieved for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS - redsn0w, PwnageTool

Hackers have confirmed that Apple’s iOS 4 GM seed is obtainable and can be jailbroken with both the PwnageTool and redsn0w, if the user only follows a few guidelines carefully. Reports say that the PwnageTool app must be slightly modified by the user, in order to jailbreak the iOS 4 GM seed for a 3GS handset, w...

9 June 2010
05:43 GMT

The iPhone 3.1.3 Jailbreak for Mac, Windows

There are currently dozens of guides / tutorials out there assisting iPhone and iPod touch owners in hacking their devices. Softpedia itself took a shot at providing one such step-by-step guide, in order to ensure people at least didn’t break their devices, although it doesn’t condone such activities. Thi...

17 February 2010
04:41 GMT

More on iPhone 3.1.3 Jailbreak via PwnageTool, Downgrading to 3.1.2 IPSW

It seems that, no matter how many times the iPhone Dev Team lays out all the details about a given firmware jailbreak, people will always get stuck in mud along the way. Although Softpedia does not condone these practices, we’re going to point out a few things, in the interest of fairness. After all, those who ...

13 February 2010
08:29 GMT

3.1.3 IPSW Jailbreak for iPod touch 3G Awaiting PwnageTool Support

Just like Geohot’s Blackra1n jailbreak utility, the iPhone Dev Team’s famous PwnageTool application is also on track to include full OS 3.1.3 support for several devices, including the third-generation iPod touch. Released to the public on February 8th, PwnageTool 3.1.5 is the latest available version of...

12 February 2010
11:41 GMT

iPhone / iPod touch 3.1.3 IPSWs Supported by PwnageTool, Ultrasn0w, Redsn0w

Following the release of iPhone OS 3.1.3 for iPhone and iPod touch, the iPhone Dev Team revealed that PwnageTool 3.1.5 for Mac OS X would let users update safely, preserving their existing jailbreak and ultrasn0w unlock. However, not all versions of the iPhone and iPod touch are supported, while those relying on the ...

9 February 2010
03:25 GMT

How to Jailbreak iPhone 3.1.3 IPSW with PwnageTool 3.1.5

With the PwnageTool app now updated for Mac OS X users, most of the iPhone Dev Team’s set of jailbreak and unlock tools now supports iPhone firmware 3.1.3, the latest update from Apple. Although Softpedia does not condone jailbreaking, those who do wish to employ these tools and hack their iPhones should at lea...

8 February 2010
04:45 GMT

PwnageTool 3.1.5 Released for iPhone OS 3.1.3 Jailbreak

Following the revival of redsn0w, the infamous iPhone Dev Team has released an updated version of its PwnageTool application for those looking to jailbreak their iPhone or iPod touch. Available as a free download, PwnageTool is a Mac-only application that only jailbreaks (doesn’t unlock) iPhones, while Windows ...

8 February 2010
02:48 GMT

PwnageTool 3.1.4 Dooesn’t Unlock a Stock 3.1.2 IPSW Download

According to the iPhone Dev Team, if you’re already jailbroken, you don’t need to worry about entering DFU mode to restore to a custom IPSW. Those who already have a hacked device can just create a custom IPSW using the PwnageTool (or get one from the Internet) and Option-Restore to it via iTunes, the Tea...

16 October 2009
08:55 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

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 3.1.2 IPSW Download Breaks PwnageTool, Redsn0w Unlock

With the release of iPhone OS 3.1.2 yesterday, it appears that Apple is again updating the firmware baseband for the iPhone and iPod touch, a move that, according to reports on the Internet, breaks compatibility with the latest jailbreak / unlock tools. Therefore, updating via iTunes will remove any hacks achieved wi...

9 October 2009
09:43 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

iPod touch 3G 3.1.1 Jailbreak Still Pending

Although the iPhone Dev Team has been hard at work jailbreaking the latest iPhone OS version (3.1 for iPhone / 3.1.1 for iPod touch), one device model remains immune to the infamous team’s hacking tools – the third-generation iPod touch. Since it comes preinstalled with OS 3.1.1 and (obviously) hasn&rsquo...

5 October 2009
10:27 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

iPhone 3.1 Jailbreak & Unlock Tool Labeled as Scam

Soon after Apple had rolled out firmware update 3.1 for iPhone and version 3.1.1 for iPod touch, the iPhone Dev Team got busy trying to deliver an updated PwnageTool that could effectively jailbreak the software. As the infamous team of hackers was finally able to deliver(admittedly, only for two versions of each dev...

5 October 2009
03:02 GMT

Complete 3.1 Jailbreak / Unlock Guide (+ IPSW Download) Available

Weeks into the release of iPhone OS 3.1 and months into that of OS 3.0, iPhone and iPod touch users looking to unlock and / or jailbreak their devices are still having trouble with these two otherwise simple tasks. With the help of PwnageTool 3.1, or the latest version of redsn0w, iPhone and iPod touch owners can eas...

28 September 2009
10:48 GMT

iPod touch 3.1.1 IPSW Supported by PwnageTool 3.1

Currently, the Internet hosts all versions of the IPSW update / restore files for all three iPod touch models (iPod1,1_3.1.1_7C145_Restore.ipsw – iPod touch, first generation, iPod2,1_3.1.1_7C145_Restore.ipsw – iPod touch second generation and iPod3,1_3.1.1_7C145_Restore.ipsw – iPod touch third gene...

22 September 2009
05:00 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

PwnageTool for OS 3.1 On Its Way

The infamous iPhone Dev Team has posted an update on its blog confirming that the PwnageTool for 3.1 is actively being developed. An announcement should be just around the corner, going by the post over at the Dev Team blog. Softpedia does not condone jailbreaking the iPhone / iPod touch. For now, the Dev Team has m...

14 September 2009
08:21 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

iPhone Dev Team Confirms OS 3.0 Jailbreak

The group of code-savvy individuals known as the iPhone Dev Team have looked at Apple's new software and declared it “jailbreakable on all devices.” However, those using 3G yellowsn0w are facing some restraints, as their baseband will be modified, should they attempt to jailbreak. The team advises th...

18 March 2009
04:36 GMT

iPod touch 2G Jailbreak Patch Released – Untethered

A Modmyi forum poster reveals that the iPhone Dev Team has just released the "24kpwn LLB patch" code for a completely untethered jailbreak for owners of a second generation iPod touch. Users must patch the code themselves until the Dev Team updates PwnageTool.“The iPod Touch [sic] 2G is now another member ...

11 March 2009
11:29 GMT

2.2.1 Jailbreak – Important Details

Jailbreak fans become restless following even the smallest of iPhone firmware updates. Jailbreak-focused forums are now teeming with details on the ways you can, or cannot achieve the desired results on all iPhone / iPod touch models. We took a look at some of the most important aspects regarding the jailbreak phenom...

2 February 2009
03:05 GMT

PwnageTool 2.2.5, Yellowns0w 0.9.7 Available

The iPhone Dev Team has updated its blog with some rather interesting announcements, one of which says that PwnageTool has been updated to version 2.5.5. Yellowsn0w has also been updated to version 0.9.7.As usual, the dev team posted quite a lengthy set of instructions and notes that users need to have in sight.&ldqu...

30 January 2009
09:10 GMT

Hackers Complete iPhone 3G Unlock

The iPhone Dev Team, best known for its PwnageTool and QuickPwn hack software, has confirmed the completion of the iPhone 3G unlock. Those interested in jailbreaking their devices are advised not to upgrade to OS 2.2 using iTunes alone. “Over the Christmas break some of our members will be talking at the Chaos ...

17 December 2008
08:21 GMT

Confirmed – 10.5.6 Breaks PwnageTool

The newly-released Mac OS X 10.5.6 update keeps Macs from recognizing the iPhone in DFU mode, making it impossible to jailbreak / unlock it using PwnageTool or QuickPwn, iPhone Alley reveals, citing reliable sources. The report notes that users of jailbroken handsets should wait for the iPhone Dev Team to come up wi...

16 December 2008
06:42 GMT

iPhone 2.2 PwnageTool and QuickPwn Available

The iPhone Dev Team is at it again with new versions of their firmware jailbreakers, PwnageTool and QuickPwn. Available for both Mac and Windows users, the tools come with a warning for users who attempt to update their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPhone 3G software using iTunes. According to iPhone Buzz, Apple handset u...

24 November 2008
02:54 GMT


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