Archive for August, 2008
So I was looking at all of the replies I was getting on my posts when I realized, “Gee, a lot of people out there want information NOW”. I am able to give a lot of information on general hacking stuff, mostly specializing in jailbreaking. There is nobody writing for the site who will write about a whole plethora of Apple goodness.
That should change now.
There is a position for a new writer on this site. The requirements are that the writer be fluent in the English language and be up-to-date with general Apple news. If you are interested in this JOB opportunity, pleas email me a sample post at LoneStag01@aim.com. If I think it is up to the standards of the site, I will post it. I will post the good stories, and have the readers give their input as to which one is the best. The final decision will be up to me, but it would be helpful to know what you readers like to hear.
So, is anyone up to the challenge?
Update: To clarify, you will be paid for your posts on the site.
What is it with all these updates? We get QuickPwn, we get ZiPhone promises, and now we get the new WinPwn. I insist looking at the site to view the screenshots. Here is what cmw (the creator) quickly wrote:
So this is the big week. You will see a release this later this week of the latest and greatest WinPwn 2.5. I don’t want to give away all of it’s secret’s but here is some things to look forward too:
The “things” are of course the screenshots available at WinPwn’s Site. THis is all very cool and all, but is this all very necessary with the release of QuickPwn? My guess is that this new update is mainly a better GUI and more for the iPhone (for unlocking purposes). Either way, it is coming out soon and it looks pretty cool.
THIS DOES NOT WORK WITH THE IPOD TOUCH 2G
Well, I think that is the fastest that my instructions have become obsolete. I guess WinPwn is still ok, but QuickPwn seems so much more convenient and easy to use. It supports all versions of 2.0 and 1.1.5 is hackable with ZiPhone, so you don’t need this tutorial for that version. The QuickPwn video is available at on YouTube here
1. Get QuickPwn
- Download QuickPwn here
- Unzip QuickPwn and get it running
2. Use QuickPwn (pretty easy)
- When you first start QuickPwn, a window will pop up asking you to select the current device you have plugged in. Select yours.
- Select the file of the firmware that you are currently running (
- To find firmware files downloaded via iTunes, follow these directions. Open a folder and go to My Computer. Go to the Tools tab and click the view tab. Then click Folder Options and click “view hidden files and folders”, then click ok. Now follow this path. . Click Local Disc C, Documents and Settings, USERNAME, Application Data, Apple Computer, iTunes, iPod Software Updates. There are your downloaded firmwares.
- Make sure all three options are clicked and then click the next arrow
3. The Command Line
- For those of you not familiar with the command line, this might be a little scary. Just read what it tells you to do and do it.
- It will first ask you to turn off your iPod/iPhone. Press enter when done
- The next part is kinda weird. I think what they are trying to do is a DFU mode. Whatever. Just follow the instructions. First, you will hold the power button for five seconds. Then you will hold power AND home for ten seconds. Then you will release the power button and just hold home for up to thirty seconds (mine stopped at 22). Simple, no?
- When it works, your iPod will turn white. The command line will run aa total of seven operations, showing the percentage points. Somewhere along the line of operations, the Pwn logo will pop up on your iPod.
- The logo will disappear and the refresh circle will be spinning for about twenty to thirty seconds
- The iPod will turn off and then on
- Now you are done with the Pwning
4. Final touches
- On your iPod/iPhone, go to Settings, General, Auto-Lock, and set it to 5 minutes
- Go to Cydia and let it install its updates and such
- Go to Sections, All Packages, and select BossTool and install it
- Once installed, exit Cydia and open BossTool
- Move the fonts. This might take a while, but just wait until it says “Fonts Already Moved”
- Open Cydia, Go to Manage, click BossTool, select Modify, and remove it
5. If you want to deal with Installer
- Open Installer and go to categories and select sources. Install Community Sources
- If this doesn’t work, go to the sources tab and try to refresh the source there
- Keep checking Installer and wait for updates and a version that isn’t beta
There you go. A much simpler way to hack your iPod. Note that restoring after doing this is rather difficult and requires many tries. It will not restore to firmware 1.1.5 after hacked. If only we had the good old revamped and ready ZiPhone…
Lone Stag
Of course it happens. Right when I show how to jailbreak and hack a firmware, they come out with another firmware AND method.
For those of you familiar with ZiPhone and how easy it is to use, this method of jailbreaking is for you. It is called QuickPwn, and is pretty easy. It is still in beta testing stages, so I do not recommend using it yet and I will not post a link until I am sure it has the bugs worked out. Stay tuned for a video and a “Detailed Instructions” in the near future.
Also, firmware 2.0.2 has been released. Upgrading to this firmware will DELETE EVERYTHING that you have added if you have a jailbroken iPod/iPhone. I suggest not upgrading until a newer version of WinPwn or QuickPwn (when it is ready for public use) is released.
Looks like Zibri, the creator of ZiPhone, is finally announcing that he will be releasing an updated version of his program. This is what he wrote on his site’s blog:
Next generation of ZiPhone is in the works.
It will be as simple as Apple would have done it.
A simple one click program.
A 5 seconds run.
Stay tuned.
Personally, ZiPhone is my favorite way to jailbreak. It is a true hack, and I thank him greatly for making his personal works public for others (especially me) to use with ease. All you have to do is click one button and it does all the work. Because of this, I waited so long to post a jailbreak for 2.0(.1). It figures that the day I actually post how to jailbreak with WinPwn, he makes his announcement.
For those of you who want to wait for ZiPhone to be updated, go right ahead. For those of you who are anxious to jailbreak 2.0(.1), read my post below and good luck.
Lone Stag
Ok. Here it is.To waatch the video tutorial, go to www.youtube.com/iPodTouchHacksSite to watch.
1. Download a bunch of stuff.
- Download WinPwn
- Download the firmware. iPhone 3G firmware 2.0.1 here and iPhone first gen here. The iPod Touch firmware must be purchased legally using iTunes
- Download the latest version of iTunes here
2. Get everything ready
- Get your iPod/iPhone running firmware 2.0.1. Plug your device in and hold shift and click restore in iTunes and click your firmware
- Before instaalling WinPwn, make sure you remove any other copies of WinPwn on your computer. Only worry about this if you have ever installed previous versions of WinPwn on your computer.
- Install WinPwn
3. Starting WinPwn
- Run the WinPwn program
- Click “Browse .ipsw”
- Select the firmware file that you are currently running (should be 2.0.1)
4. Create custom firmware
- Now click “IPSW BUILDER”
- A new screen will pop up. The first tab shows thae applications to install. I recommend installing all of them. Cydia an alternative to Installer. Since Installer is now in a beta stage, Cydia will be much needed. The YouTube fix is a just in case
- Go to the “Custom Images” tab
- Select the images that you would like for your device
- Don’t worry about the other two tabs
- Click “Build .ipsw” and save your new firmware to your desktop (its easier to find later)
- Wait for it to be created
5. Pwn iTunes
- In WinPwn, click “iPwner”
- Select the firmware file you just created and saved to your desktop
- Wait for WinPwn to say “iTunes has been pwned. You can now restore your ipsw using DFU mode
6. Get your device in DFU mode.
- Turn the volume on your computer up
- Turn your iPod off
- Hold power and home for ten seconds (one thousand one, one thousand two…)
- Let go of the power button while still holding the home button
- Listen and keep holding home until you hear your computer ddo the USB beep (do dO)
- Let go of home
- Your device should show up in iTunes in DFU mode. Your device’s screen should be blank (if it has the “connect to iTunes logo”, turn it off and try again)
7. Restore with your custon firmware
- In iTunes, hold shift and click restore
- Select the custom firmware you created
- Wait while iTunes restores your newly pwned device
8. Final touches
- On your iPod/iPhone, go to Settings, General, Auto-Lock, and set it to 5 minutes
- Go to Cydia and let it install its updates and such
- Go to Sections, All Packages, and select BossTool and install it
- Once installed, exit Cydia and open BossTool
- Move the fonts. This might take a while, but just wait until it says “Fonts Already Moved”
- Open Cydia, Go to Manage, click BossTool, select Modify, and remove it
9. If you want to deal with Installer
- Open Installer and go to categories and select sources. Install Community Sources
- If this doesn’t work, go to the sources tab and try to refresh the source there
- Keep checking Installer and wait for updates and a version that isn’t beta
That’s it. I will try to find a camera to film how to do this. Until then, keep reading and checking up the site to see if I made any changes or if any bugs were found. If you have any problems, email me at LoneStag01@aim.com. I don’t respond to posts, but I might respond to the first few on this page because of this being a new thing for most of you.
Enjoy your new Pwnership
Lone Stag
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