YOU NEED TO RESTORE YOUR IPHONE OR IPOD – Jailbreak or restore your phone for FREE
November 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Stig Kristoffersen asked:
At some time you are in need to restore your iphone or ipod or upgrade it to a new version with more functionality built in it. Bear in mind, there are hardware restrictions, so you can not get GPS functionality on your phone by only installing new software on your iphone. However, you can add functionalities like MMS and its like by upgrading the software.
However, sometimes the software gets corrupted for various reasons, and there is a need to restore your operating system, just like in any other computer you are using.
So instead of giving this job to a shop which will charge you around 20 USD for the job, you can easily do it yourself.
You can restore your iPhone with this FREE tool
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june
Download the redsnOw or Ultrasn0W software for either mac or Windows to your computer and install it. It is not a big file and it is self explanatory how to install it as well.
When you need to restore to a previous or a new version of the software on your iphone, you need to download the firmware first.
These are so-called .IPSW files and exists in various versions:
http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/
Download them to a location you remember on your computer for use later when running the redsn0w software.
Redsn0w will also ask for two bootloaders in its sequence of restoring your phone, these two bootloaders, version 3.9 and 4.6 is needed and you can find them here.
http://cazisoft.com/2008/iphone-bootloader-39-46\
Just download them somewhere on your computer so you can browse for them later when redsn0w asks for these files.
Then after installed the redsn0w software, you start it up, plug in your iphone to your computer, turn the iphone off and leave it off till the software tells you otherwise.
If you experience any problems with the software, you will find the forum at the redsn0w web page very helpful. The devteam does a good job of maintaining this web site and its content.
Redsn0w will now ask for firmware, browse for it where you stored the file, and click next.
Then the software will ask for the two bootload files, browse for them and continue.
The redsn0w will ask you if you want to install three elements, you should choose all three options.
There will be a set of instructions for you to follow now, so be ready to press the on-off button on your iphone and not release it until the software tells you. Then be ready to press the home button for the instructed time.
Then redsn0w will tell you it is jailbreaking your phone and asks you to wait for a while.
If this wait takes more than 5 minutes, then do this; disconnect your iphone for 3 seconds, and plug it in again. This should make redsn0w continue and reboot your iphone.
You will now be the proud owner of a iphone or ipod with a restored or updated operating system or firmware. It is also jailbreaked and can be used with any cell phone operator in the world – no limitations or questions asked.
You have to be aware of the fact that if you do this process, all data on your gadget will be lost – forever. Unless you have done a sync with your itunes and can restore the files from there afterwards.
Just one last crucial reminder in the end- and maybe the most important message to you. Do not, I repeat DO NOT try to upgrade your iphone through iTunes after this. It will only make you get a iphone that is telling you that you have a non-working SIM card and need to replace it. The reason for this is that this firmware you downloaded through iTunes has restored the iphone to its original settings without the jailbreaking, and you have to start redsn0w software again and repeat the same exercise again.
Best of luck with your iphone or ipod and take care.
At some time you are in need to restore your iphone or ipod or upgrade it to a new version with more functionality built in it. Bear in mind, there are hardware restrictions, so you can not get GPS functionality on your phone by only installing new software on your iphone. However, you can add functionalities like MMS and its like by upgrading the software.
However, sometimes the software gets corrupted for various reasons, and there is a need to restore your operating system, just like in any other computer you are using.
So instead of giving this job to a shop which will charge you around 20 USD for the job, you can easily do it yourself.
You can restore your iPhone with this FREE tool
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june
Download the redsnOw or Ultrasn0W software for either mac or Windows to your computer and install it. It is not a big file and it is self explanatory how to install it as well.
When you need to restore to a previous or a new version of the software on your iphone, you need to download the firmware first.
These are so-called .IPSW files and exists in various versions:
http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/
Download them to a location you remember on your computer for use later when running the redsn0w software.
Redsn0w will also ask for two bootloaders in its sequence of restoring your phone, these two bootloaders, version 3.9 and 4.6 is needed and you can find them here.
http://cazisoft.com/2008/iphone-bootloader-39-46\
Just download them somewhere on your computer so you can browse for them later when redsn0w asks for these files.
Then after installed the redsn0w software, you start it up, plug in your iphone to your computer, turn the iphone off and leave it off till the software tells you otherwise.
If you experience any problems with the software, you will find the forum at the redsn0w web page very helpful. The devteam does a good job of maintaining this web site and its content.
Redsn0w will now ask for firmware, browse for it where you stored the file, and click next.
Then the software will ask for the two bootload files, browse for them and continue.
The redsn0w will ask you if you want to install three elements, you should choose all three options.
There will be a set of instructions for you to follow now, so be ready to press the on-off button on your iphone and not release it until the software tells you. Then be ready to press the home button for the instructed time.
Then redsn0w will tell you it is jailbreaking your phone and asks you to wait for a while.
If this wait takes more than 5 minutes, then do this; disconnect your iphone for 3 seconds, and plug it in again. This should make redsn0w continue and reboot your iphone.
You will now be the proud owner of a iphone or ipod with a restored or updated operating system or firmware. It is also jailbreaked and can be used with any cell phone operator in the world – no limitations or questions asked.
You have to be aware of the fact that if you do this process, all data on your gadget will be lost – forever. Unless you have done a sync with your itunes and can restore the files from there afterwards.
Just one last crucial reminder in the end- and maybe the most important message to you. Do not, I repeat DO NOT try to upgrade your iphone through iTunes after this. It will only make you get a iphone that is telling you that you have a non-working SIM card and need to replace it. The reason for this is that this firmware you downloaded through iTunes has restored the iphone to its original settings without the jailbreaking, and you have to start redsn0w software again and repeat the same exercise again.
Best of luck with your iphone or ipod and take care.
iPhone applications that does not make it to the AppStore
September 5, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Stig Kristoffersen asked:
AppStore has over 30.000 applications on offer to you at the moment. Apple AppStore is a success with almost 1 billion downloads up till now.
However, there is a flip side to this story. Lot of developers’ makes applications for the Apple products IPhone and IPodTouch but their products never makes it to the AppStore.
Applications that utilize certain functionalities in the iPhone like cut and paste, video recording, streaming, MMS, filesharing through Bluetooth and batch processes does not make it to the AppStore.
Apple also reserves them to prohibit applications that do not fit into the vision of Apple iPhone usage, like podcasting, direct access to the GPS and competing email and web browser clients.
iPhone 3.0 firmware will make it possible to utilize some of these functionalities, but not all. Therefore there is a development of jail breaking of the iPhones. These hacked versions of iPhones can utilize the capabilities that Apple do not want users to use, even in the new firmware 3.0.
Some developers complain about the discrimination of applications launched on AppStore as they seem to be of competition reasons mostly, to the disadvantage of Apple.
This question the AppStore as a sole provider of applications to the iPhone, and will maybe force the upcoming of competing AppStore’s in the near future.
Apple has not taken any special efforts in fighting the distribution of applications made for the hacked versions of the iPhone as it may have a positive effect on the iPhone concept, as it creates a positive buzz and creative development around the product.
There are 10 applications that Apple does not promote on the AppStore, and they are;
Clippy that make it possible to cut and paste text between applications. This is a functionality iPhone users have asked for since the launch of the iPhone. You can copy a text message and paste it into an email. Clippy does not work with Mobile Safari though. This functionality is promised to be in the 3.0 firmware version of the iPhone.
Cyntact makes it possible to get pop-ups of the pictures of your contacts when you browse through your contacts list and not only when they call you as you do in the original iPhone software.. This enables you to quick get information you have on a person, either using names or pictures.
Voicemail Forwarder can forward sound messages to anyone with an email address. As iPhone solution acts as a receiver portal for sound messages only. The purpose of being able to do this is to either archive or forward funny messages to others.
Cycorder: enables you to take both pictures and videos with your iPhone, which is not possible on the standard edition of your iPhone today. The software makes it possible to record a video with up to 15 captures pr second in a resolution of 384 x 288 pixles.
MxTube: makes it possible for you to see Youtube videos on your iPhone if you do not have access to internet. MxTube enables you to watch your favourite Youube videos offline.
MiVTones: software makes it possible to play any video as a ring tone when someone is calling you. So its an advanced ring tone, instead of the standard audio version you can do on your standard iPhone. You can select between various videos for the various contacts you have in your contacts list, and share videos with others that use this application.
Adblock: is a add-on to Mobile Safari, as it filters out most of the advertisments on the websites you surfe. Then you do not have to suffer from slow downloads of web pages filled with ads in them.
FindMyi: makes it possible to find your phone at any time, anywhere through FindMy’s web page. The application makes it possible to track your phone with the help of the built in GPS functionality of your phone. FindMyi runs in batch mode all the time and does not conflict with other operations on the phone.,So if you fear your phone is stolen or lost, you can salvage data and lock the phone through this software and their web page.
AppStore has over 30.000 applications on offer to you at the moment. Apple AppStore is a success with almost 1 billion downloads up till now.
However, there is a flip side to this story. Lot of developers’ makes applications for the Apple products IPhone and IPodTouch but their products never makes it to the AppStore.
Applications that utilize certain functionalities in the iPhone like cut and paste, video recording, streaming, MMS, filesharing through Bluetooth and batch processes does not make it to the AppStore.
Apple also reserves them to prohibit applications that do not fit into the vision of Apple iPhone usage, like podcasting, direct access to the GPS and competing email and web browser clients.
iPhone 3.0 firmware will make it possible to utilize some of these functionalities, but not all. Therefore there is a development of jail breaking of the iPhones. These hacked versions of iPhones can utilize the capabilities that Apple do not want users to use, even in the new firmware 3.0.
Some developers complain about the discrimination of applications launched on AppStore as they seem to be of competition reasons mostly, to the disadvantage of Apple.
This question the AppStore as a sole provider of applications to the iPhone, and will maybe force the upcoming of competing AppStore’s in the near future.
Apple has not taken any special efforts in fighting the distribution of applications made for the hacked versions of the iPhone as it may have a positive effect on the iPhone concept, as it creates a positive buzz and creative development around the product.
There are 10 applications that Apple does not promote on the AppStore, and they are;
Clippy that make it possible to cut and paste text between applications. This is a functionality iPhone users have asked for since the launch of the iPhone. You can copy a text message and paste it into an email. Clippy does not work with Mobile Safari though. This functionality is promised to be in the 3.0 firmware version of the iPhone.
Cyntact makes it possible to get pop-ups of the pictures of your contacts when you browse through your contacts list and not only when they call you as you do in the original iPhone software.. This enables you to quick get information you have on a person, either using names or pictures.
Voicemail Forwarder can forward sound messages to anyone with an email address. As iPhone solution acts as a receiver portal for sound messages only. The purpose of being able to do this is to either archive or forward funny messages to others.
Cycorder: enables you to take both pictures and videos with your iPhone, which is not possible on the standard edition of your iPhone today. The software makes it possible to record a video with up to 15 captures pr second in a resolution of 384 x 288 pixles.
MxTube: makes it possible for you to see Youtube videos on your iPhone if you do not have access to internet. MxTube enables you to watch your favourite Youube videos offline.
MiVTones: software makes it possible to play any video as a ring tone when someone is calling you. So its an advanced ring tone, instead of the standard audio version you can do on your standard iPhone. You can select between various videos for the various contacts you have in your contacts list, and share videos with others that use this application.
Adblock: is a add-on to Mobile Safari, as it filters out most of the advertisments on the websites you surfe. Then you do not have to suffer from slow downloads of web pages filled with ads in them.
FindMyi: makes it possible to find your phone at any time, anywhere through FindMy’s web page. The application makes it possible to track your phone with the help of the built in GPS functionality of your phone. FindMyi runs in batch mode all the time and does not conflict with other operations on the phone.,So if you fear your phone is stolen or lost, you can salvage data and lock the phone through this software and their web page.
How to get your iPhone running SIP on your ShoreTel IPBX!
August 10, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Peter Buswell asked:
If you are and iPhone aficionado, you absolutely want your iPhone to work on your ShoreTel IPBX! I recently downloaded VeNetCorps SipPhone from the iPhone App store! There are several SIP phone apps at the store, but most have a pre-programmed domain name for the sip registration proxy server. If you want to use your own SIP proxy there was no easy way to change the IP address so you had to hack your DNS to get it to point to the ShoreTel SIP proxy. Also you need at least iPhone firmware 2.2 as previous versions had WiFi connectivity challenges that negatively impacted the potential for using a SIP soft phone. After the iPhone WiFi acquired an IP address, if you attempted to ping the address you would see latency in excess of 300ms. With version 2.2 this issue has all but become unnoticeable. As with any SIP extension setup on ShoreTel, you need to assign sip extension proxy resources on a ShoreGear switch. In the sites section of the ShoreWare Director, make sure you assign a virtual IP address. This is the address you will use for your “domain’ when you setup the IPhone SipPhone. Clearly you will need a User setup with a SIP phone password defined in the individual user section of the ShoreWare Director.
Clearly the assumption here is that you have a WAP that your iPhone can connect to. Also that that wireless connection can route to your ShoreTel network! Once the ShoreTel SIP user, virtual IP address and proxy resources are configured it is time to configure your iPhone SipPhone! After you down load the application and tap to activate the application you will get a screen that lists the options: Dialer, Recent, Contacts, Accounts and Settings. Hit the Accounts tab and you will then EDIT a new SIP account. To get this app to work on ShoreTel you need to enter only three values. First you need to enter the domain name, we have previously defined in the ShoreTel Director as the Virtual IP address. The Username and password are also as specified in the individual user setup in ShoreTel. Hit the DONE tab, and the phone should register and you can make and receive calls from your ShoreTel. I put together a video clip that covers this so you can see that it acutely works! The video suggests that you enter the user name, but if you want to call the iPhone from a ShoreTel extension, enter the user’s extension number instead. This was just a fun project and latency on the iPhone WiFi is still a challenge for SIP phone usage. I suspect that Version 3.0 of the iPhone will fix this small issue, but it was a blast trying it out! Enjoy!
If you are and iPhone aficionado, you absolutely want your iPhone to work on your ShoreTel IPBX! I recently downloaded VeNetCorps SipPhone from the iPhone App store! There are several SIP phone apps at the store, but most have a pre-programmed domain name for the sip registration proxy server. If you want to use your own SIP proxy there was no easy way to change the IP address so you had to hack your DNS to get it to point to the ShoreTel SIP proxy. Also you need at least iPhone firmware 2.2 as previous versions had WiFi connectivity challenges that negatively impacted the potential for using a SIP soft phone. After the iPhone WiFi acquired an IP address, if you attempted to ping the address you would see latency in excess of 300ms. With version 2.2 this issue has all but become unnoticeable. As with any SIP extension setup on ShoreTel, you need to assign sip extension proxy resources on a ShoreGear switch. In the sites section of the ShoreWare Director, make sure you assign a virtual IP address. This is the address you will use for your “domain’ when you setup the IPhone SipPhone. Clearly you will need a User setup with a SIP phone password defined in the individual user section of the ShoreWare Director.
Clearly the assumption here is that you have a WAP that your iPhone can connect to. Also that that wireless connection can route to your ShoreTel network! Once the ShoreTel SIP user, virtual IP address and proxy resources are configured it is time to configure your iPhone SipPhone! After you down load the application and tap to activate the application you will get a screen that lists the options: Dialer, Recent, Contacts, Accounts and Settings. Hit the Accounts tab and you will then EDIT a new SIP account. To get this app to work on ShoreTel you need to enter only three values. First you need to enter the domain name, we have previously defined in the ShoreTel Director as the Virtual IP address. The Username and password are also as specified in the individual user setup in ShoreTel. Hit the DONE tab, and the phone should register and you can make and receive calls from your ShoreTel. I put together a video clip that covers this so you can see that it acutely works! The video suggests that you enter the user name, but if you want to call the iPhone from a ShoreTel extension, enter the user’s extension number instead. This was just a fun project and latency on the iPhone WiFi is still a challenge for SIP phone usage. I suspect that Version 3.0 of the iPhone will fix this small issue, but it was a blast trying it out! Enjoy!
Iphone Unlock- Software that Works
June 30, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Mrs Forex asked:
IPhone Unlock Tips – The Safest Software Reviewed ; Unlocking your iPhone could be a frustrating matter. There are many different softwares being publicized, and fact is few work. Here are some tips to insure you get your iphone unlocked safely and simply.
* If it’s to good to be true… It most likely is. * if you are not technically savvy it’s best to get a pre-built software package that may unlock your iphone. Only purchase from a reputable website and not one that is like a ten year old created it!
* Insure that the software you are installing into your iphone is made so that future versions of iphone firmware won’t leave your telephone useless! This wasn’t taken into account before the 1.1.1 firmware was released and many of us had quite a struggle getting their telephones fixed.
Downloading some copies of what looks to be awfully reputable free iphone unlock software is leaving some users a shock. The downloads are actually either a pathogen that may render your iphone worthless, or some tool that’spies’ on your iphone usage. Be careful!
* purchasing iPhone unlock software from a reputable website can also save your money. The bigger and better sites actually offer free downloads of music, movies, tv shows, and more. Imagine all of the music you download through your telephone at $1 each and how much you would save having just one lifetime fee for unlimited downloads!
* Be smart and diligent. Finding the best software isn’t hard but the iphone is quite an investment to just destroy it.
I am hoping these iPhone Unlock Tips have started you in the right direction to using your new telephone on any GSM network in the world!!
Get the best iphone unlock software at www.unlock-iphone-hub.com
Iphone Unlock- DIY with Software
IPhone Unlock Tips – The Safest Software Reviewed ; Unlocking your iPhone could be a frustrating matter. There are many different softwares being publicized, and fact is few work. Here are some tips to insure you get your iphone unlocked safely and simply.
* If it’s to good to be true… It most likely is. * if you are not technically savvy it’s best to get a pre-built software package that may unlock your iphone. Only purchase from a reputable website and not one that is like a ten year old created it!
* Insure that the software you are installing into your iphone is made so that future versions of iphone firmware won’t leave your telephone useless! This wasn’t taken into account before the 1.1.1 firmware was released and many of us had quite a struggle getting their telephones fixed.
Downloading some copies of what looks to be awfully reputable free iphone unlock software is leaving some users a shock. The downloads are actually either a pathogen that may render your iphone worthless, or some tool that’spies’ on your iphone usage. Be careful!
* purchasing iPhone unlock software from a reputable website can also save your money. The bigger and better sites actually offer free downloads of music, movies, tv shows, and more. Imagine all of the music you download through your telephone at $1 each and how much you would save having just one lifetime fee for unlimited downloads!
* Be smart and diligent. Finding the best software isn’t hard but the iphone is quite an investment to just destroy it.
I am hoping these iPhone Unlock Tips have started you in the right direction to using your new telephone on any GSM network in the world!!
Get the best iphone unlock software at www.unlock-iphone-hub.com
Iphone Unlock- DIY with Software
INSTALL THE LATEST FIRMWARE ON YOUR IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH – BE ABLE TO USE IT WITH ANY CELLPHONE OPERATOR – DO IT FOR FREE
June 21, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Stig Kristoffersen asked:
There are several ways to restore, unlock and jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch device.
You can either use the Redsn0w software or the Pwnage tool. Both are made for both Mac and Windows OS.
Below you will find links to all files and tools you need to unlock and jailbreak your iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
You do not need to send away your gadget to a service shop and pay money to get it done. You can easily make the changes yourself within 30 minutes and for FREE.
First of all you need to download iPod and iPhone Firmware, and you will find the files you need here;
http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/
Then you need the jailbreaking/unlocking tool, and you will find one of them here – Redsn0w or Utrasn0w software from Devteam. These are Multi-platform, multi-device jailbreaking and unlocking tool for the iPhone 2G (original iPhone), the iPhone 3G/3GS and the iPod Touch (1st and 2nd generation). It is available for Linux, Mac OSX and Windows.
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june
An alternative link for firmware
Can be found in the link below. In addition there are links for the Pwnage tool.
http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/
On the link above you will also find links to bootloaders versions 3.9 and 4.6 which you need in order to jailbreak your gadget.
If you need some visual aid on how to unlock your iPhone or iPod Touch , then you can see the video below on how to Jailbreak 3.0 iPod Touch 1G, 2G, and iPhone 2G, 3G (Unlocks iPhone) Mac/Windows, then go to youtube and write jailbreak iphone and you will find lots of tips makers presenting their methods to you fro FREE.
Ok, so you have all the files and software downloaded. Then install the jailbreakinh tool of your choice, either its redsn0w, ultrasn0w or Pwnage tools.
You will be prompted to give the software the firmware, the bootloaders, and then just follow the instructions in the programs and you are set to go.
After few minutes of clicks and touch, you have the new software installed and the gadget is jailbreaked and can be used by any cellphone operator in the world.
Best of all, it was for FREE !
Just a couple of warnings.
Please do a syncronisation of your gadgets before do this restore, because you will loose all data on your gadget through this process.
After you have done this restore, do not – I repeat – DO NOT update your gadget on iTunes as this will undo all the work you have done here and the gadget will only accept SIM cards from Apple authorized re-sellers.
I wish you the best of luck with your new gadget, and hope you will have lots of fun with it, and a problem free existense.
There are several ways to restore, unlock and jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch device.
You can either use the Redsn0w software or the Pwnage tool. Both are made for both Mac and Windows OS.
Below you will find links to all files and tools you need to unlock and jailbreak your iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
You do not need to send away your gadget to a service shop and pay money to get it done. You can easily make the changes yourself within 30 minutes and for FREE.
First of all you need to download iPod and iPhone Firmware, and you will find the files you need here;
http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/
Then you need the jailbreaking/unlocking tool, and you will find one of them here – Redsn0w or Utrasn0w software from Devteam. These are Multi-platform, multi-device jailbreaking and unlocking tool for the iPhone 2G (original iPhone), the iPhone 3G/3GS and the iPod Touch (1st and 2nd generation). It is available for Linux, Mac OSX and Windows.
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june
An alternative link for firmware
Can be found in the link below. In addition there are links for the Pwnage tool.
http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/
On the link above you will also find links to bootloaders versions 3.9 and 4.6 which you need in order to jailbreak your gadget.
If you need some visual aid on how to unlock your iPhone or iPod Touch , then you can see the video below on how to Jailbreak 3.0 iPod Touch 1G, 2G, and iPhone 2G, 3G (Unlocks iPhone) Mac/Windows, then go to youtube and write jailbreak iphone and you will find lots of tips makers presenting their methods to you fro FREE.
Ok, so you have all the files and software downloaded. Then install the jailbreakinh tool of your choice, either its redsn0w, ultrasn0w or Pwnage tools.
You will be prompted to give the software the firmware, the bootloaders, and then just follow the instructions in the programs and you are set to go.
After few minutes of clicks and touch, you have the new software installed and the gadget is jailbreaked and can be used by any cellphone operator in the world.
Best of all, it was for FREE !
Just a couple of warnings.
Please do a syncronisation of your gadgets before do this restore, because you will loose all data on your gadget through this process.
After you have done this restore, do not – I repeat – DO NOT update your gadget on iTunes as this will undo all the work you have done here and the gadget will only accept SIM cards from Apple authorized re-sellers.
I wish you the best of luck with your new gadget, and hope you will have lots of fun with it, and a problem free existense.
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