Archive for the 'iPod Touch' Category
 Apple has just announced the update to the iPod Touch today at their “Let’s Rock” event in San Francisco. The iPod Touch 2G is similar to the first generation in terms of look, though it is thinner and the back shape is similar to the new iPhone 3G. There are a couple added benefits that iPod Touch 2G owners will have….
iPod Touch 2G Features
- Volume Controls on the side
- Built in Speaker
- Nike + Reciever
- Battery Life 36 hours of music or 6 hours of video
The iPod Touch 2G Price: 8GB for $229, 16GB for $299, and 32GB for $399.
So how do you feel about the new iPod Touch, will you be updating? Let us know in the comments.
Expected release date: September 9th
Due to the reduced iPhone prices, Apple’s new releases will most likely be accompanied by some more price cuts. Steve Jobs hinted at some great releases in a presentation of Apple’s third fiscal quarter results on July 21:
“We set a new record for Mac sales, we think we have a real winner with our new iPhone 3G, and we’re busy finishing several more wonderful new products to launch in the coming months.”
The new iPods and iPod Nanos will probably have more storage space and a new (but not too new) design. The iPod Nano will be thinner (6mm), longer, and will have a wider screen. The iPod Touch 2G will most likely have volume controls on the side, be a bit thicker, and resemble the iPhone 3G (no Camera though).
The only other hints so far revealed for the design of the iPod is a iPod Nano 4G Case made by Hamlin and
the CAD specs (Below). Concerning the actual look and color, I guess well just need to wait and see.
New iPod Touch 2G & Nano 4G Dimensions
Apple also just announced the release of its new MacBooks. More memory (up to 4gb), more storage (250gb), the lastest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, and the multi-touch track pad first introduced in the iPhone!
Of course to top it all of they had to also release the fastest Internet browser currently available: Safari 3.0! (The new Google Chrome, however, may give it a run for its money)
Please comment on any new Apple rumors and leaks!
rooster
 
Well, I think that it finally happened. The guys who brought you WinPwn (mainly cmw) have made jailbreaking way too easy. I looked at WinPwn 2.5 and what a difference it was from the previous versions. It is so easy, a caveman could do it (sorry Geico). But seriously, when the term Guided User Interface is spoken, this is what people mean. I don’t think that I even need to post instructions on how to use it. I will, however, answer problems people have been having with it (if there are any) directly on this post. I know, I am breaking my own rules by actually answering posts, but I am pretty confident that I won’t be getting many questions.
By the way, I am pretty close to picking a new writer for this site. Since jailbreaking is pretty solid now, we will be focusing on more applications and general Apple news. I think by the end of the week, we will have some new posts that I am sure you readers will enjoy.
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.
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
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
So there is an update with iTunes today. A new firmware, 1.1.5. is now available for the iPod Touch. What the heck is this? So far, I have heard that it is hackable. You do have to install FWChanger in Installer if you jailbreak to make the firmware “appear” to be 1.1.4. Does this update actually do anything? So far, no. I have not noticed any changes that actually occur with this update. Personally, I suggest not to update. Even though it costs no money, it just seems like a waste of time to do aat the moment. I will look into it and see why this was even released.
If you did want it, here is the file. http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4841.20080714.bgy8O/iPod1,1_1.1.5_4B1_Restore.ipsw
Hello. If you are reading this, you have upgraded to firmware 2.0 and miss the old 1.1.4. No problem (even though I warned you). Here is what you gotta do. It is a little tricky, with 2 whole (complicated) steps, but it is worth it to be back into the hacking world. Here is the first video tutorial for the site on how to do it:
Detailed Instructions on how to Downgrade from 2.0 to 1.1.4
1. Downgrade iTunes
- Since you need iTunes 7.7 in order to have 2.0, you need to downgrade and get iTunes 7.5 back.
- First, uninstall iTunes 7.7. Once done, it will ask you to restart your computer. Do it.
- Once restarted, download iTunes 7.5.
- If it doesn’t run, in Windows, go to Start, Search, All Files and Folders. Type “iTunes Library.itl”. Find the file and delete it. Now it should work.
2. DFU Mode
- This mode is a little tricky. First, connect your iPod. iTunes will pop up and say it won’t work with this version of iTunes. That is ok. You just need to put it into DFU Mode.
- Turn up the sound on your computer. Next, turn your iPod off. Hold power and home for 10 (ten) seconds (as in 1001, 1002, 1003…). Let go of the power button while still holding the home button. Hold this until you here your computer give the “USB Connected Sound” (”Ba Dum” I think). Then let go. You are now in DFU Mode.
- Now in iTunes, hold Shift and Click restore. Select the 1.1.4 firmware.
- Let it do its thing.
- If you get an error when you restore, use ZiPhone to get your device out of restore mode by running the program and going to Advanced Features, Normal Mode.
- Once done, you should have firmware 1.1.4 on your iPod again. Jailbreak instructions are here.
There you go. Maybe you will listen next time. Also, as an added bonus, you can watch my first video on how to jailbreak. Maybe this will help you more. Let me know if it does, or if it is just a waste of time. If it isn’t a waste of time, let me know if I should make videos for other “Detailed Instructions”, such as SSHing or Jailbreaking.Good Luck.
Lone Stag
Ok, here’s what I gotta say. Listen up, pay attention, and you just might learn something.
I have tried out firmware 2.0. I may or may not have downloaded it from somewhere, but I am not allowed to POST where I got it (hint hint). I will be posting a more detailed look at 2.0 in the very near future. I will say this: it is not as good as a jailbroken 1.1.4. I DO NOT recommend upgrading. Live the hacker way. I think it is stupid to have to BUY apps. Just my linuxy opinion. PLUS, the apps weren’t all really special. I saw a few familiar names, some stupid and pointless ones, and some ridiculously expensive ones ($45!!!). But I digress.
Since rAawks left, I have been getting a lot of emails asking for help. Good job to those who listened and emailed me directly for help (LoneStag01@aim.com). For those of you who post IN ALL CAP LOCKS and are panicking because of a bug or glitch, PAY ATTENTION. Also, for those of you answer these distressed posters, I thank you. Good job. Keep up the good work.
How many people out there actually own an iPhone and show up to this site? How many own Macs? I am sorry to inform you that I own neither. I cannot tell you how many answers I had to look up on other sites because I owned neither. How many of you are on this site? Should I buy one? Would people donate (via PayPal) to my cause?Just curious.
Now onto the request part. I have already stated that I do not support updating to 2.0. It is not hackable yet, and it is very hard to return back to 1.1.4. If people do need instructions how to return, post on this article. If i get enough, I will write a “Detailed Instructions” article. Anyway, I need to know what you readers want to know. Do you want AppStore information? Do you want hacker information? Jailbreak progress? Thoughts? Descriptions of apps (Installer and AppStore)? Interviews with hackers (Zibri of ZiPhone?) Honestly, I need some ideas.
This site was created to help you.
Hello, I am The Lone Stag. Welcome to iPodTouchHacks.com.
How may I help you?
We’ve all heard about the new 3G iPhone coming out July 11 ONLY costing a whooping $199 are you out of your mind. Lots of people are stoked that the price dropped pretty low…even cheaper than an iPod Touch. People don’t realize the catch the iPhone has brought amongst the eager people that wait in line to get the 3G iPhone the first day it releases. Well, the iPhone is MUCH cheaper than the original one, but the plan for the phone went up. So…in the long run you’re actually paying about $40-$50 more than you would original pay with the old iPhone and the old rate plan. People probably wouldn’t mind coughing up that $40-$50 because you do get a faster phone. Since the iPhone dropped lower than the iPod Touch, do you think the iPod Touch price will go down also?!? I would imagine that the iPhone should be more expensive than the iPod Touch. What are your thoughts about this? Also, if you do have an older iPod Touch and you do actually update to get the App Store…why do iPod Touch owners have to pay $10 for the App Store?!? When you pay $10 for the App Store, you still have to pay for the apps you want…so…why don’t they just give the App Store for FREE?!? Just a few thoughts about that.
A couple of apps now are charging to have their programs on your device. I had the game Pool on my iPod touch and there was an update in Installer. I thought the update would fix any bugs or add new options or something. In reality, the update just changed one option…the option that you have to purchase a license to play the game. There is a trial button, but I was a bit disappointed that apps now are charging to use their programs. I can’t really complain or anything because these developers DO put A LOT of time into their work. I was just wondering that if I’m paying to have these games or apps through a jailbreak, shouldn’t we just get the App Store and pay for it and have these apps legally?!? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not telling developers to stop charging because they do deserve a little reward for all they do, but I would rather donate a little something instead.
Just wanted to see people’s opinions on these few things that I wrote about. Also a reminder, Lone Stag stated DO NOT UPDATE ANYTHING..FIRMWARE…ITUNES…NOTHING!!! You can do all that if you want to lose your jailbreak, but for now…keep it old school. Someone will EVENTUALLY jailbreak the firmware…someone always does! Hope all goes well!
-rAwks
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