Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Download iOS 4.1 Beta 3 for iPhone and iPod Touch

Apple has just pushed their new beta build, Sure it's like all the previous betas is for developers only. Only members enrolled in the iPhone Developer Program can access and download these betas by signing into Apple Developer Connection.
The iOS 4.1 Beta 1 was released last month on July 15th, then the iOS 4.1 Beta 2 and now Beta 3, Do you think it's the last beta or still there's Beta 4 as in iOS 4.
We will keep updated for any changes in the Beta 3, So Stay tuned!
Compatible Devices:
  • iPhone 4
  • iPhone 3GS
  • iPhone 3G
  • iPod Touch 3G
  • iPod Touch 2G
Download iOS 4.1 Beta 3 for iPhone and iPod Touch
Update 1: It updates the baseband, so don't update if you want the unlock which will be released later tonight
Update 2: Game Center is no more supporting iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G
[Updating...]

PDF Loading Warner available in Cydia [Automatic Method]

Yesterday, we told you that JailbreakMe 2.0 opens a security hole because it works on major PDF-based bug in iOS which will enable any malicious access for your device, So we offered a manual method to install a .deb file on your device so it solve this security hole. Now we got an automatic method via Cydia to install PDF Loading Warner.
Today, Will Strafach which solved this issue using .deb file, has released PDF Loading Warner on Cydia to solve this issue using Cydia by automatic method. Simply download and install the package by searching cydia for "PDF Loading Warner" and it will automatically install the solution.
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Update 1: For users getting issues with Clock and iBooks app, there's a fix for that posted here.

Ultrasn0w 1.0-1 to Unlock iPhone 4 is Ready to Release

For all who asking about the new update of Ultrasn0w to unlock iPhone 4, it's ready and will be released later this evening. In less than six hours, Ultrasn0w 1.0-1 will be released to unlock iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and 3G. It's compatible with all basebands including the new baseband of iPhone 4 (BB 01.59.00)
We will inform you whenever the Unlock is ready, in meantime while waiting for the unlock you can jailbreak your iPhone 4 with JailbreakMe 2.0 by following the step by step guide posted here.

Planetbeing Drops "Singal" app in Cydia [Video]

Today, Planetbeing has dropped a new app in Cydia for iPhone 4, This app maps the cell towers you are connected to and displays detailed cellular information from the baseband, Of course you need a jailbroken iPhone 4 to install this app.
Here's a video posted by Planebeing showing Signal app in action:

You can buy Signal from Cydia Store for $4.99, it's really awesome!
If you are interested You may check our App Store for more iPhone Apps and iPad Apps. Gallery that you may need.

Monday, August 2, 2010

How to: Fix Purple Screen when Jailbreaking using JailbreakME

A lot of people got stuck on Purple screen when they try to jailbreak iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad using JailbreakME 2.0, the reason behind this problem is the large amount of history and cache on your mobile Safari browser, follow the instructions bellow to remove history from your mobile browser..
Step 1: Navigate to Settings --> Safari then go ahead and clear History, Cashe and Cookies
Step 2: Turn off your device for two minutes then turn it on again.
Step 3: Now, you will be able to Jailbreak your device using one of the guides below,
More Info about JailbreakME 2.0 can be found here, also don't forget to secure yourself from JailbreakME as it opens security holes.
[Thanks Mohammad for Tip via Twitter]

JailbreakME Opens a Security Hole? But can be Solved!

Yesterday, JailbreakME was released to jailbreak all iOS devices including iPhone 4 Apple device, but some people asked "if comex could figure out to access our devices through a website! then why can't anyone get in there?" Well, that's true, it really opened a security hole and it allows for malicious access for your device.
Comex used an exploit involving PDF files in your device so it can install Cydia, but it can install any other files too! Well, our advice is not to open any sites, not to open any links on your Mobile Safari browsers. Just stay away from hackers.. Also, there's a method to fix The PDF Exploit after jailbreaking with JailbreakMe found it on BGR, you can try this steps on your own risk:
Step 1: Install OpenSSH if you don't have it
Step 2: Download this .deb file
Step 3: SSH into your iDevice.
Step 4: Navigate to var/root/Media/Cydia/AutoInstall (If Cydia/AutoInstall isn’t already there, just create it)
Step 5: Drop the .deb file you downloaded into the AutoInstall folder.
Step 6: Reboot your iDevice 2 times.

Update 1: Now There's an automatic method to Install this .deb file from Cydia directly, check our post here.

Camera + Version 1.2.1 brings Ultra Mega Stability, Improvements, Bug Fixes

Camera + has been updated to new version 1.2.1 and the amazing thing that it brings ultra mega stability, a lot of improvements as the usability of Touch Exposure and Touch Focus features, various minor bug fixes and enhancements. By the way, it supports iPhone 4, Changelog below..
What's new in Version 1.2.1
- greatly improved usability of our exclusive Touch Exposure and Touch Focus features so that you can now move around the controls once you lift your fingers, hopefully resulting in far fewer cases of pretzel-finger
- fixed a bug where the camera shutter button would stop functioning (again)
- fixed a bug where the whole app basically wasn’t working if you were using the app on a certain beta version of a certain OS (special thanks to the several people who 1-starred us for not being completely on the bleeding edge while we devlop… it’s payback time and you owe us stars… staaarrrsssss!)
- fixed a bug where double flash & flip controls would appear in the camera screen
- fixed a bug where there was a dead area with Touch Exposure and Touch Focus
- fixed a bug where the main screen shutter button wasn’t working
- fixed a bug where copying photos that were zoomed would result in unzoomed photos when pasting them
- fixed a bug where Touch Exposure and Touch Focus were using incorrect touch points if the camera was zoomed
- increased maximum zoom amount to 6× “You want the zoom? You Can’t handle the zoom!”
- various minor bug fixes and enhancements
Camera + is available in the iTunes App Store only for $1.99 and can be purchased from the link below:
Download Camera + for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Enable FaceTime over 3G with My3G

Yes, finally the much waited app from Rockyourphone to enable iPhone 4 FaceTime video calls over 3G is here and it comes just after JailbreakME 2.0 from comex. This is really an amazing app, check the description..
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Facetime over 3G!!!!

My3G: Take back your 3G! My3G makes Apps believe that they are on WiFi instead of 3G. With My3G, you can now watch HiDef YouTube videos, use Skype/Fring/Other VOIP apps over the 3G network!

Features:
- In-App popup request to enable/never ask for My3G to be enabled for that app
- In-App indicator when My3G changes the network from 3G to WiFi
- Ability to select which apps are My3G enabled and not.
- Default Apps – no configuration for the most popular apps!
- SBSettings Toggle! You can temporarily enable My3G for all apps or toggle back using your defined Apps list
- Dynamic enablement – Higher successs rate (near 100%) then 3G Unrestrictor (which does one off solutions for apps). My3G enables 3G indicators more dynamically.

4.1 Updates
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- Facetime over 3G!!!
Of Course you need a jailbroken iPhone 4, (use userland jailbreak from comex JailbreakME 2.0 to jailbreak iPhone 4), head on and buy this app only for $3.99 only from Rockyourphone.

Office 2010 for Mac Pricing and Shipping Date announced

Microsoft has just announced the pricing and shipping date of Office 2010 for Mac, The new Office 2010 shipping will be available in late October, The shipments and prices of Microsoft Office 2010 as follows,
- Microsoft Office for Mac Home and Student 2011 includes Word for Mac, PowerPoint for Mac, Excel for Mac and Messenger for Mac – $119.
[Single install for $119, Family Pack for $149]

- Microsoft Office for Mac Home and Business 2011 includes Word for Mac, PowerPoint for Mac, Excel for Mac, Outlook for Mac and Messenger for Mac – $199.
[Single install for $199, Multi-Pack for $279]

- Microsoft Office for Mac Academic 2011 includes Word for Mac, PowerPoint for Mac, Excel for Mac, Outlook for Mac and Messenger for Mac – $99.
If you purchased Office 2008 for Mac between Aug. 1, 2010, and Nov. 30, 2010, you can upgrade to the new version for free.[Source: Microsoft]

Sunday, August 1, 2010

How to: Fix MMS / FaceTime Bugs on iPhone 4 After using JailbreakME 2.0

JailbreakME 2.0 userland jailbreak which was released today by comex, made some bugs and errors for iPhone 4. The popular bugs are breaking MMS and FaceTime not appear in Settings app, But we may fix it by that way.
Steps:
It's all about restoring iPhone 4 from Backup then jailbreaking using JailbreakME 2.0
  • Backup your iPhone 4 by Connecting it to iTunes, Right click on the iPhone icon on left column, then click on "Backup your iPhone"
  • Now use JailbreakME 2.0 to jailbreak again your iPhone 4, guide posted here.
  • Restore from Backup by Clicking on the iPhone icon then hold left shift and click on "Restore", then navigate it to iOS 4.0.1 Original Firmware
Update 1: Now Fixed for new jailbreakers. About the old users, Planetbeing says "You should now be able to fix FaceTime and MMS by updating Cydia and resetting your network settings. If not, restore and rejailbreak."

iPhone 4 Unlock will be Released after Small Period

Comex has released his userland jailbreak JailbreakME 2.0 two hours ago, and people was still complaining about unlocking iPhone 4 as we told you that the Unlock is ready before the jailbreak. Now, MuscleNerd has tweeted that iPhone 4 Carrier Unlock will be pushed to Cydia in a small period.
iPhone4 carrier unlock will be pushed after small test period (only @planetbeing and I have been able to test til now!)
This doesn't mean that it will be pushed today, may be tomorrow! Just Stay tuned with me on Twitter or on Facebook and I will post unlock guide to Unlock iPhone 4

Update 1: Planetbeing tweeted that the unlock for iPhone 4 will be Coming in the next 48 hours,
We will be releasing the unlock in 48 hours (after we conduct a private beta).

How to: Jailbreak iPad 3G on iOS 3.2.1 using JailbreakME 2.0

Today is the jailbreak day as promised, Comex already released his userland jailbreak tool "JailbreakME 2.0", So here's a quick guide to enable you to jailbreak iPad 3G / Wifi on iOS 3.2.1 which was released two weeks ago.
Steps:
Step 1: Just navigate your Safari Browser to http://jailbreakme.com and it will show you "Slide to Jailbreak", just touch and slide to jailbreak
Step 2: You will have a jailbroken iPad after minutes of some processes.

How to: Jailbreak iPhone 4 on iOS 4 / 4.0.1 using JailbreakME 2.0

Comex has just released his new userland jailbreak tool minutes ago, this is a simple guide and instructions for all you need to know about this jailbreak, Now you can jailbreak any iPhone (including iPhone 4), iPod Touch or iPad on all Firmwares.
Steps:
Step 1: You just need Wi-Fi network, Navigate your Mobile Browser Safari to http://jailbreakme.com and then touch and slide to jailbreak.

Step 2: Now Have fun, You got a jailbroken iPhone 4 as mine:
Finally, comex has just released his new tool "JailbreakME " to Jailbreak iPhone 4 / 3GS New and Old Bootroms, iPod Touch 3G / 2G on iOS 4 / 4.0.1 and iPad on iOS 3.2.1, It's pretty simple and install is painless with one click! no need to enter DFU mode, no more issues and errors, more custom firmwares. This is the real fun!
Description in the Site:
What's a jailbreak? Why jailbreak?
A jailbreak is simply the ability to run apps and use themes and tweaks not approved by Apple. Jailbreaking doesn't slow down your device or use any extra battery, and is fully reversible (just restore in iTunes). A jailbreak lets your device be how you want it.

Is JailbreakMe reversible?
Of course! If you ever decide that you want to remove your jailbreak, just connect your device to your computer, sync, and then press Restore in iTunes.

Is this legal in the US?
Yes. A new DMCA excemption was approved by the Library of Congress, specifically allowing jailbreaking.

Credits
Jailbreak by comex, website by westbaer and chpwn. Special thanks go out to BigBoss, chronic, DHowett, MuscleNerd, planetbeing, posixninja, and saurik. Thanks to everyone else that tested and helped, and all who donated.
It's a userland jailbreak, So all what you have to do is navigate browse to http://jailbreakme.com from your iOS device to jailbreak it but it's not accesible at the moment as huge traffic on the server.

Update 1: Modmyi has uploaded the tool on their site, now you can acess http://jailbreakme.modmyi.com instead of the above
Update 2: Supported devices,
  • iPod 1G on 3.1.2
  • iPod 1G on 3.1.3
  • iPod 2G on 3.1.2
  • iPod 2G on 3.1.3
  • iPod 2G on 4.0
  • iPod 3G on 3.1.2
  • iPod 3G on 3.1.3
  • iPod 3G on 4.0
  • iPad on 3.2
  • iPad on 3.2.1
  • iPhone 3G on 3.1.2
  • iPhone 3G on 3.1.3
  • iPhone 3G on 4.0
  • iPhone 3G on 4.0.1
  • iPhone 3G[S] on 3.1.2
  • iPhone 3G[S] on 3.1.3
  • iPhone 3G[S] on 4.0
  • iPhone 3G[S] on 4.0.1
  • iPhone 4 on 4.0
  • iPhone 4 on 4.0.1
Update 3: Just posted How to Jailbreak iPhone 4 on iOS 4 / 4.0.1 HERE.
Update 4: Just posted How to Jailbreak iPad 3G on iOS 3.2.1 HERE.
Update 5: We were informed that JailbreakME 2.0 opens a security hole on your device, the way to fix it HERE.
Update 6: For who stuck on purple screen, we got a way to solve that, check our guide HERE.