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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 |
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Blacksn0w, a free unlock tool for the latest iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS models, is now live. Available for download from the blackra1n.com website, or by adding the repository http://blackra1n.com in Cydia’s Manage->Sources panel, Blacksn0w is described by its creator as “a super simple jailbreak used ... |
4 November 2009
03:13 GMT |
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It has been revealed that jailbroken users are susceptible to hacker attacks, should they open SSH access on their iPhone and not change their default password, after performing the jailbreak. According to reports posted by Ars Technica (long version) and 9to5Mac (short version), a hacker can log into one's iPho... |
3 November 2009
05:07 GMT |
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Another jailbreak guide is available for owners of an iPhone or iPod touch enjoying the benefits of a hacked device. Posted by Phat^Trance over at Daily Mobile, the video tutorial may hold additional details that are likely to have been left out in much shorter guides of the sort. As mentioned in the headline, the p... |
3 November 2009
04:27 GMT |
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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 |
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Hacker geohot, who is starting to make a name for himself for releasing a very simple and fast jailbreak solution, has just released a new version of Blackra1n, the 30-second jailbreak tool. Blackra1n RC2 now supports all device models, including the newer versions of the iPhone 3GS and iPod touch. Softpedia, however... |
26 October 2009
05:21 GMT |
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“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 |
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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 |
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A new BootROM called iBoot-359.3.2 has been spotted in new iPhone 3GS units, according to MuscleNerd of the iPhone Dev Team. The BootROM is resistant to the 24kpwn exploit currently used to jailbreak the iPhone and iPod touch. Softpedia doesn’t condone jailbreaking. Via an iClarified report, a tipster provides... |
14 October 2009
10:11 GMT |
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Moments after the iPhone Dev Team announced the big news, iPhone-savvy users immediately came to help, posting guides on how to jailbreak and unlock an iPhone for OS 3.1.2. One such guide is available from the Modmyi forums, and contains instructions on how to use PwnageTool 3.1.4, as well as download the appropriate... |
13 October 2009
09:23 GMT |
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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 |
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Following the release of blackra1n by geohot, a guy going by the screen name of emac2299 posted a video tutorial explaining how to use the jailbreak tool with a Windows computer and any iPhone or iPod touch model. blackra1n is the first tool that can effectively jailbreak iPhone OS version 3.1.2 and it is available o... |
12 October 2009
10:32 GMT |
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Not long after the iPhone Dev Team updated its PwnageTool jailbreak app to support more iPhone and iPod touch devices under iPhone OS 3.1 (3.1.1 on iPod touch), blogger geohot announced a working jailbreak solution for the latest iPhone firmware – version 3.1.2. While PwnageTool 3.1.3 only supports iPhone OS 3.... |
12 October 2009
07:28 GMT |
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Reports have revealed that a hacker has been able to produce a jailbreak tool for iPhone OS 3.1.2, the latest software update for iPhone and iPod touch users from Apple. The tool – blackra1n – can effectively jailbreak any iPhone or iPod touch device, but does not unlock iPhones for use with non-supported... |
12 October 2009
04:22 GMT |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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A company going by the name of iPhone Unlocking Ltd. claims to have released a tool that can effectively unlock any iPhone model running the latest iPhone 3.1 software from Apple, as well as perform a jailbreak. The application, however, is paid, with no option to try-before-you-buy. “Since we launched our ver... |
15 September 2009
06:46 GMT |
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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 |
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The people at QuickPWN have posted a tutorial (complete with IPSW file downloads) on how to jailbreak an iPhone under OS 3.1 software. Apparently, the iPhone Dev Team’s redsn0w version 0.8 is still a go for the task. However, Softpedia does not condone jailbreaking the iPhone / iPod touch. “With the iPho... |
14 September 2009
08:10 GMT |
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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 |
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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 |
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Written by Jeff Stieler, Movement is a free Mac app that allows you to rapidly and efficiently manage your iPhone / iPod touch applications on your Mac, eliminating the “drag” that is organizing your springboard on the iPhone. The only catch is that, for one reason or another, Movement requires a jailbro... |
25 August 2009
04:54 GMT |
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The famous iPhone Dev Team has announced that its old jailbreak tool, redsn0w 0.8, is good to go with the latest firmware version for the Apple iPhone. In other words, those who plan to update their iPhone software but also want to jailbreak can do so with redsn0w version 0.8, just like they did with OS 3.0. Softpedi... |
3 August 2009
03:35 GMT |
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Jailbreaking the iPhone is a common practice these days, so common that the Electronic Freedom Foundation (EFF) even came to the U.S. Copyright Office with the proposal to legalize the practice. The process, as many of you might already know, is based on modifying the iPhone so that it would run applications that ha... |
30 July 2009
06:58 GMT |
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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 |
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The infamous iPhone Dev Team have released updated versions of their Redsn0w jailbreak and Ultrasn0w carrier unlock tools, versions that are now compatible with all handset models, including the fresh iPhone 3G S running OS 3.0. Reportedly, Redsn0w is at its first Linux-compatible release. Softpedia does not condone ... |
8 July 2009
05:32 GMT |
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With the release of two separate hacks for targeting iPhone 3G S devices, owners of the new Apple handset who wish to use its features to greater extent can now unlock and / or jailbreak it. Softpedia, however, does not condone such practices. By using the jailbreak tool known as Purplera1n released by GeoHot, the C... |
7 July 2009
06:04 GMT |
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The appropriate jailbreak tool for iPhone 3G S devices has reportedly been released for the Mac platform as well. Last week, as Softpedia reported the tool’s availability, supported platforms included Windows machines only. This week, a Mac version of PurpleRa1n is available to the public. On Friday, July 3, ... |
6 July 2009
02:38 GMT |
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The iPhone Dev Team is planning to make good on its promise to offer iPhone owners worldwide all the tools they need to jailbreak and / or unlock their devices, regardless of the model they own. A video demonstration of an iPhone 3G S being unlocked using ultrasn0w is now available at the Team’s blog. The team ... |
3 July 2009
06:48 GMT |
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A blogger going by the name of George Hotz has posted what looks like the appropriate tool to jailbreak an iPhone 3G S. Going by the screen name of George Hotz or GeoHot, the author of the Purplera1n tool reveals that the method is currently supported on Windows platforms only, while Windows 7 is not compatible with ... |
3 July 2009
06:20 GMT |
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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 |
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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 |
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The iPhone Dev Team has announced that, “Ultrasn0w for iPhone 3G is ready!” so, naturally, the iPhone 3G should be ready for the unlock tool as well. Softpedia, of course, doesn’t condone jailbreaking, but the news is out for whoever is interested. In announcing that Ultrasn0w for iPhone 3G is now ... |
25 June 2009
03:50 GMT |
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The iPhone Dev Team has done it again - iPhone OS 3.0 is jailbroken and, using PwnageTool on a Mac, first generation iPhone users can do a clean jailbreak. The same thing cannot be said about iPhone 3G users relying on yellowsn0w to obtain cellular service, the Dev Team stresses. There are still some bugs to be worke... |
20 June 2009
03:28 GMT |
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MuscleNerd, a member of the iPhone Dev Team, has posted a demonstration video of ultrasn0w, the new unlock tool for iPhone software 3.0. Set to be released on Friday, ultrasn0w works in the favor of those looking to unlock 3.0-updated phones, thanks to a hole found in the new baseband firmware, so the old yellowsn0w ... |
17 June 2009
04:09 GMT |
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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 |
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A forum post titled “Install & Run Beta 3.0 WITHOUT being on a Dev Account” caught our eye, as its author claims iPhone OS 3.0 can be downloaded and installed even by those who aren't registered with Apple as developers certified to run the software. According to Apple, in order to download iPhone O... |
15 April 2009
08:24 GMT |
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The restless folks that make up the iPhone Dev Team have announced the availability of a simpler, more reliable jailbreak tool for users of an Apple iPod touch (second generation). Redsn0w, as the tool is called, is currently in beta, thus relies on the user running it from the command line. However, the team assures... |
10 April 2009
09:22 GMT |
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Apple has updated the agreement it has with iPhone developers to include a few clauses that mention a certain jailbreaking practice as not condoned. According to a reliable news source, jailbreaking, assisting in jailbreaking, and developing and distributing jailbreak apps are just a few of the no-nos included in App... |
3 April 2009
10:30 GMT |
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The people at Modmyi have confirmed that a Russian hacker going by the name of Vortex has a beta version of the OS 3.0 jailbreak up for grabs. The software is packed with ICY alone (instead of Cydia) and is found inside the Windows version of QuickPwn – the work of the iPhone Dev Team. The beta, although confir... |
2 April 2009
03:10 GMT |
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A recently published patent application by Apple for biometric security on iPhones includes imagery (left) of what seems to be a jailbroken iPhone showing the icons for Installer.app and the SMBPrefs jailbroken app. In accordance with Apple's interpretation of the DMCA as it relates to Jailbreaking, using these ... |
30 March 2009
05:43 GMT |
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InstallerApp is a native Mac OS X application that allows users to easily download applications from Installer and Cydia directly onto their computer, and install them to an iPhone or iPod touch connected via USB cable. As a Macworld report indicates, users do not need to jailbreak their phones to use the tool for in... |
25 March 2009
04:11 GMT |
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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 |
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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 |
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iPhone Developer KennyTM has released another jailbreak app for iPhone users, called 5-Row QWERTY Keyboard. Can you guess what it does? Naturally, it adds a 5th row to iPhone's virtual keyboard. KennyTM is the developer of hClipboard, one of the best (if not the best) copy-paste solutions for jailbroken iPhone u... |
26 February 2009
06:47 GMT |
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