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Saturday, January 31, 2009

[HOW-TO] - Upgrade Firmware 2.2.1 for your iPhone 3G

Today, the Dev Team have published a method how to upgrade to Firmware 2.2.1.
Below is taken from their website....

This is the low down on our tools for use with the 2.2.1 firmware from Apple, read the whole post in full before attempting anything. Please note that the Windows version of QuickPwn has been updated to version 2.2.5-2

  1. GOLDEN RULE: If you have a 3G iPhone running 2.2 firmware and you want to keep your ability to use yellowns0w (or the option to use it in the future) do NOT use QuickPwn, and do not use the official ipsw or the iTunes update process without using PwnageTool.
  2. Yellowsn0w will NOT work with the baseband version (02.30.03) that is present in the recent 2.2.1 update. If you want to use Yellownsn0w you will need to create and restore using a custom .ipsw that will allow you to update safely to 2.2.1 without applying the 02.30.03 baseband update. You’ll then have a 3G iPhone running 2.2.1 with an older baseband version that is still vulnerable to yellowsn0w, following these steps ensures that yellowsn0w will still operate. 
  3. Please read all parts of this post before downloading and using these tools.
  4. Read items 1, 2 and 3 again and again.
  5. At the bottom of this post are the bittorrent files for the latest versions of PwnageTool and QuickPwn.
  6. These apps are suitable for the recent 2.2.1 release.
  7. The Yellowsn0w version has been updated to 0.9.7. Yellowsn0w is available from Cydia or Installer - this version allows compatibility with pwned 2.2.1 system (not baseband). Again„ remember 0.9.7 yellowsn0w DOES NOT WORK WITH 2.2.1 (02.30.03) directly - you need to be running a ‘pwned’ version of 2.2.1 which didn’t upgrade the baseband during the restore/upgrade.
  8. Users of OS X 10.5.6 will be unable to use DFU mode correctly, please see the note towards the end of this post to easily fix this issue.
Baseband 101

The ‘baseband’ is the generic name given to the internal components of the iPhone that handle the phone calls and Internet access. This ‘baseband’ is a tiny and unique independent computer system that runs inside your iPhone, it is separate to the main system that handles the applications (such as email and google maps) and it talks to the main part of the phone over an internal communications network. Think of it like a cable modem or other peripheral that is attached to your home PC that needs occasional updates. When a software update is released and presented to you within iTunes the baseband is sometimes updated (to fix bugs or add new features). The 2.2.1 update for the iPhone 3G contains such an update, so running the vanilla updater straight away with iTunes will reprogram and update the baseband. This could be bad for certain people, depending on your ultimate aim.

SIM Free/SP Unlocked/Factory Unlocked iPhone 3G

This applies if you bought your iPhone 3G for $$$$$$$. This model of iPhone 3G doesn’t have an Service Provider lock (aka factory unlocked) and you are able to put any SIM card into the phone and get service. Your phone is already unlocked so you do not need to worry about baseband updates, simply upgrade to 2.2.1 using iTunes and then use QuickPwn to Pwn and Jailbreak. This will add Cydia and Installer too.

Locked iPhone 3G - Preserve Baseband

This applies if you have a locked iPhone 3G and you wish to update to 2.2.1 but preserve the iPhone’s current baseband software. Preserving the baseband will ensure that you can still use “yellowsn0w” the iPhone 3G unlock application. To upgrade your phone to 2.2.1 and preserve the state of the baseband you need to create a custom .ipsw with PwnageTool. This custom .ipsw will not contain the baseband update but of course will still give you any new stuff from 2.2.1

There are plenty of tutorials about this process on the web, but PwnageTool contains intuitive graphics and easy to follow prompts that should have you up and running in no time at all. Please note: PwnageTool is only available for Mac OS X.

Locked iPhone 3G

If you are using your iPhone with one carrier and have no interest in the possibility of an iPhone 3G unlock in the near future then just restore or upgrade to 2.2.1 using iTunes and use QuickPwn to Jailbreak and add Cydia and Installer.

iPhone 2G (1st Generation)

Update or Restore your iPhone 2G with iTunes then run QuickPwn to do the magic, ‘nuff said, you don’t need to worry about anything.

iPod Touch 1G (Original iPod Touch)

Update to 2.2.1 with iTunes and run QuickPwn.

iPod Touch 2G (New iPod Touch)

Sorry, no support at this time, but Redsn0w is being actively researched and developed.

Fixing DFU mode on 10.5.6

As noted previously OS X 10.5.6 introduced a bug that affected the use of DFU mode. with some Macs. There have been previously published hacks and techniques to fix this, but here is another method that can be used to temporarily restore DFU functionality in order to use QuickPwn or PwnageTool.

  1. You will need an account with ADC (Apple Developer Connection) this is free and takes a few minutes to sign up, you should read the terms and conditions carefully and you should only sign up if you are thinking of developing applications in the future - http://developer.apple.com/mac/
  2. Download the disk image “IOUSBFamily-315.4-log.dmg” for Mac OS X 10.5.5 Build 9F33” (yes, that is a “5” in 10.5.5 - this is a developer debug package of the USB kernel extension).
  3. Unplug non-vital USB equipment, such as external DVD writers, USB scanners, USB mass storage devices, at the most leave a Keyboard and Mouse connected.
  4. Install IOUSBFamily-315.4.1.pkg from within the disk image
  5. Reboot your system!
  6. Perform necessary DFU activity with QuickPwn or PwnageTool.
  7. Download the disk image “IOUSBFamily-327.4.0-log.dmg” for Mac OS X 10.5.6 Build 9G55”
  8. Intall IOUSBFamily-327.4.0.pkg from within the disk image
  9. Reboot your system!
  10. Reattach your USB peripherals.
Official Bittorrent Releases -

  • PwnageTool 2.2.5 for Mac OSX is here SHA1 Sum - 8fe2f20c00f48b37d8262d6872a12166c6e165ba
  • QuickPwn 2.2.5 for Mac OSX is here SHA1 Sum - 2f1353242ef10dc408e95786643e497fcd04e4ea 
  • QuickPwn 2.2.5-2 for Windows is here SHA1 Sum - 82aae63218316af42e4fa20f8c69d9eb4fe9d4ee
Unofficial Mirrors

The following links are unofficial download mirrors, you download these at your own risk, we accept no responsibility if your computer explodes or if it becomes part of a NASA attacking botnet or even worse if your hands fall off mid-way during the use of these archives. We do not check these links or archives and we accept no responsibility with regard to the validity of the files, or with other content these links provide or with the content that is on the linked site. Always check the published SHA1 sums. We would prefer that you downloaded the official bittorrent release that is linked above, but you are welcome to try these if you really must. Mirror owners should email direct links only to blog@iphone-dev.org , please don’t place mirrors in the comments as they will be deleted.

Mac PwnageTool

http://iphone-dev.fgv6.net/PwnageTool_2.2.5.dmg
http://iphone.schwarzmetall.cn/PwnageTool_2.2.5.dmg
http://rabstalk.bplaced.net/mirrors/PwnageTool_2.2.5.dmg
http://jmcoon.net/PwnageTool_2.2.5.dmg
http://downloads2.ipod.backshot.eu/PwnageTool_2.2.5.dmg
http://www.iphone-storage.de/PwnageTool_2.2.5.dmg
http://miphone.ca/iphone-dev/PwnageTool_2.2.5.dmg

Mac QuickPwn

http://iphone-dev.fgv6.net/QuickPwn_2.2.5.dmg
http://iphone.schwarzmetall.cn/QuickPwn_2.2.5.dmg
http://rabstalk.bplaced.net/mirrors/QuickPwn_2.2.5.dmg
http://jmcoon.net/QuickPwn_2.2.5.dmg
http://www.iphone-storage.de/QuickPwn_2.2.5.dmg
http://downloads2.ipod.backshot.eu/QuickPwn_2.2.5.dmg
http://miphone.ca/iphone-dev/QuickPwn_2.2.5.dmg

Saturday, January 24, 2009

[HOW-TO] - Install .ipa Files

1) STEP 1: Under Cydia, select "Manage"
2) STEP 2: Select "Sources"
3) STEP 3: Add source "apt.steffwiz.com". 
4) STEP 4: Find "Steffwiz's Sources"
5) STEP 5: Under category "123" Select "2.2 MobileInstallation patch"
6) STEP 6: Once you have installed the MobileInstallation Patch, you can download any .ipa files to your iTunes and sync to the iPhone. Voila!!





Wednesday, January 7, 2009

[HOW-TO] - Solve the Problem of "Call Failed" Issue in Yellowsn0w 0.9.6



Today, I have problem with my iphone which is unlocked with 0.9.4.
I uninstalled the 0.9.4 and install with 0.9.5 --> reboot --> MY CELCOM signal appears!

All of the features was working excellently except when I make a call, it always showed "CALL FAILED".
After some debugging, I realized that I have need to change "SHOW MY CALLER ID" to "ON".
Then, it works perfectly! :hyper:

I believed this 0.9.6 is much easier to unlock as compared to 0.9.5 as described my Dev Team and has got many good comments from around the world.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

[HOW-TO] - Disable "Call Forwarding Active - Dismiss" Message on your iPhone



The “call forwarding” popups in the iPhone 3G can be disabled by editing the carrier.plist file. This file can be find in this forlder:/System/Library/Carrier Bundles/Unknown.bundle/
Search for :
[key]ShowCallForwarded[/key]
[YES/]
[key]ShowCallForwarding[/key]
[YES/]

Now change the “YES” values into “NO”
[key]ShowCallForwarded[/key]
[NO/]
[key]ShowCallForwarding[/key]
[NO/]

[HOW-TO] - Yellowsn0w in MALAYSIA

The Dev Team managed to release the software unlock solution called "yellowsn0w" on 1st of Jan 2009.

I'm using an AT&T locked iPhone 3G (8GB) for my Celcom simcard.

After you have Jailbreak your iPhone 3G with Firmware 2.2, you can download the add the Cydia  yellowsn0w source here --> http://apt9.yellowsn0w.com
Don't forget to install the Mobileterminal application too (just in case).
The current solution below works on yellowsn0w ver 0.9.5

I have managed to solve it via this process flow...
After installing the yellowsn0w 0.9.5..
- 3G and Data Roaming off
- Reboot
- Airplane Mode On
- Reset Network Settings
- Airplane Mode Off (...searching...)
- Voila! Got my Celcom signal..!!!
- Switch on the "3G" and "Data Roaming" again to get the 3G services.

NOTE: I have already disabled the Simcard PIN CODE.

So far, its quite stable. In fact the 3G signal is much better than before (when I use turbosim solution on FW 2.1)

Earlier I have tried the method of using the "yellowsn0w -c" etc command but it doesn't work.

Thanks to Dev Team!!
I have been monitoring this progress since I bought my iPhone 3G in August 2008

[HOW-TO] - Quickpwn iPhone 3G to Firmware 2.2 Using Mac OS 10.5.6

If you encounter a problem (stucked at Quickpwn process where it takes a long time), the solution is as below..

If you are using a direct USB connection to from your iPhone to the Mac with OS 10.5.6, you might stucked at Step 13 (no progress appears...just a blank screen). Its because the 10.5.6 have problem with USB connection.

Thus, a simple solution would be to connect the iPhone 3G via a USB Hub. Voila!!

[HOW-TO] - Recognize two USB HDDs connected to Time Capsule

At first I was at loss why I can't "see" both of the external USB drives which are connected to the Time Capsule via a USB hub.
I bought another Powered-USB hub thinking that the previous USB hub might not have enough power.
It did solve some of the other problem (recognizing my USB printer) but it did not solve the HDDs issues. My Macbook Pro can only "see" either one of the drives via the TC.

Solution: Reset (switch off/on) the Time Capsule and it will recognize ("see") both drives. Voila!!

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