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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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A company going by the name of The-iPhone-Unlock.com says it is able to provide iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS users with a reliable unlock solution, so that they can break free from the shackles and use their powerful smartphones with any carrier in the world. Softpedia previously heard a similar story from iPhone Unlocking ... |
20 October 2009
08:40 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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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 |
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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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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 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 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 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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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 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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“Apple iPhone 3G 16GB Never-Locked w/Full Apple Warranty”, reads a post over at Buy.com's site. As 9to5Mac also reports, Buy.com is now offering Apple's iPhone 3G as unlocked, making it possible for buyers to choose services from the likes of T-Mobile, or switch SIM cards on the go. The catch, a... |
13 April 2009
15:38 GMT |
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It has been revealed that yellowsn0w (the popular iPhone unlock tool) has reached version 0.9.8, being capable of unlocking even iPhone 3Gs under firmware 2.2.1. While not announced on the iPhone Dev Team's blog yet, the makers of the tool tweeted the news just hours ago.The iPhone Dev Team's post reads, &l... |
6 February 2009
08:35 GMT |
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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 |
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It has been revealed that iPhone software update version 2.2.1 does not break the iPhone Dev Team's methods of jailbreak. However, 2.2.1 does break the 3G software unlock, users have reported.As every iPhone user should know, Apple released iPhone 2.2.1 firmware two days ago, addressing issues with photos saved ... |
29 January 2009
03:23 GMT |
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As promised, the iPhone Dev Team has released the (0.9.5 beta) yellowsn0w iPhone 3G unlock application. The utility works exclusively with baseband 02.28.00, which is provided by the latest iPhone OS version (2.2) from Apple. According to a Dev Team blog post, users will need to upgrade to the latest version of iPhon... |
5 January 2009
03:12 GMT |
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Last week's Dev Team Funday featured a live demo of yellowsn0w, the codename for the latest method of unlocking Apple's iPhone 3G. One of the team's members used Qik to broadcast a live video and audio stream of an iPhone 3G being soft-unlocked with yellowsn0w. At the same time, the iPhone Dev Team, b... |
22 December 2008
04:59 GMT |
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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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Apple has released today its new and improved iPhone 3G in 21 global markets, from Canada to New Zealand. All the new iPhones that reached the pockets of mobile users until now were sold only together with contract agreements from various carriers (depending on the country). Of course, some carriers - AT&T included -... |
11 July 2008
15:12 GMT |
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Rumor has it that iPhone software 2.0 has already been unlocked. With the software already out (prior to its official release), Slash Gear claims that "the iPhone Dev team has had it for a little while now, and just announced that they have done the unthinkable, and created an unlocking tool for the software before i... |
11 July 2008
03:41 GMT |
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Rumor has it that Apple isn't very fond of Britain, as far as shipping its new iPhone there is concerned. Few next-gen devices are to make their way into the UK, as a result of Briton's unlocking habits.This Electricpig report claims O2 UK saw less than 15% (original) iPhones sold after the last price drop,... |
4 July 2008
06:29 GMT |
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ZiPhone is a free, open source and all-in-one jailbreak / unlocking tool for iPhone and iPod Touch. The latest version of the unlocking software supports the new v2.0 iPhone OS and more international networks. The developer warns users not to upgrade to iPhone 2.0 firmware when it's made available if they want t... |
16 June 2008
06:55 GMT |
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Apple's iPhone, one of the most influential mobile devices from the recent years, has not been officially released yet in China and there are high chances that it will never be. However, according to In-Stat, a global market research company, there are more than 400,000 unlocked iPhones that use China Mobile... |
18 February 2008
08:40 GMT |
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Yep, the figures seem pretty darn correct. Even Apple is aware of the situation and doesn't like it one bit. But how could anyone determine the amount of hacked iPhones floating around the market? Easy - by subtraction.AT&T revealed that around two million iPhone owners were using its network, in a report toward... |
29 January 2008
03:47 GMT |
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The iPhone Dev Team never ceases to surprise everyone. Only two weeks after Apple released the v1.1.1 update for the the iPhone, the efforts of this group of hackers seem to have paid off. They managed to remove all the limitations that the new upgrade brought, even reviving bricked handsets.Apple's move of maki... |
11 October 2007
09:52 GMT |
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With the announcements for the iPhone's release in Germany and in the UK already made, France is the only one left to go, from the original threesome that was supposed to break the handset's European release. It looks like the French have for some while now a consumer protection law that requires all wirele... |
9 October 2007
07:58 GMT |
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Nokia took a controversy stand on the unlocking problem that Apple has been facing with its iPhone. The leading handset producer has launched a print and web campaign, called "Open to anything", pushing up the possibility of using applications, widgets and any type of software the user wishes.Apple has recently relea... |
3 October 2007
04:40 GMT |
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The iPhone Dev Team, the group that developed one of the iPhone unlocking solutions, took a stand on the recent warnings that Apple has made over the potential dangers of unlocking their handset. A spokesman said that the intervention is safe and brings some advantages that cannot be overlooked.Apple took a strong of... |
26 September 2007
03:41 GMT |
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Unlocking the iPhone triggers a wide range of possible drawbacks for the users, along with the great advantage of having the liberty to choose the operator the owner likes. Apple wanted to make sure that all those using its handset are aware of them.Interestingly enough, the producer showed no interest in the profit ... |
25 September 2007
05:29 GMT |
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iUnlock has just released the first free, open source iPhone SIM unlock software. This came just a few days after iPhoneSIMfree started providing their solution to resellers under a specific charge.The iPhone's price combined with the high data plans that AT&T has brought for the customers who bought Apple'... |
12 September 2007
04:08 GMT |
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AT&T has decided to interfere in the iPhone unlocking trend that has come to a rather large proportion over the last period. iphoneunlocking.com, a subsidiary of UniquePhones, has promised to bring the remote software unlocking services for the iPhone at 12 noon EST on Saturday, but had to drop the idea after they re... |
27 August 2007
03:54 GMT |
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Just a few days ago, some hackers have posted their new solution for cracking the iPhone. It involved using a Turbo SIM card, one product which has sold out since the solution has been posted. After a month and a half of various attempts at unlocking the iPhone in order to make it fully work with any SIM card support... |
18 August 2007
03:36 GMT |
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