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All of you torrent users out there will love this news. If you own a jailbroken iPod/iPhone, torrents can be in the palm of your hand. It is simple to use, whether you want it on your iPod or on your computer. Here is how to do it.
1. Download Stuff
- In Cydia, download dTunes. This will download dTunes and Safari download plugins. The plugins do exactly what they say: they allow you to download any file from Safari.
- In Cydia, download Mobile Terminal. You need this later.
2. Download files from thepiratebay.org.
- You can download files from inside of dTunes, but it is hard to navigate n its window. In Safari, you have more control and it will work the same way.
3. Get the torrent running
- Once you have downloaded the torrent file, open dTunes. Click on the torrent file. Click OK.
4. Open Mobile Terminal
- Inside Mobile Terminal, type “./gettorrent” (without the quotations). This will start the downloading process. Depending on your internet connection and the amount of seeders, the speed will vary. Mine peaked at about 400 kbs.
5. Get the files
- If you want to actually get the files instead of having them just be on your device, ssh (howto here) into your device. Your downloaded files will be in root/var/mobile/Library/Downloads. You can then find the files there and move/copy them from there.
Lone Stag
Those of you who have been in the jailbreaking scene should be familiar with the name BigBoss. He is the hoster of countless apps in Cydia, and previously Installer. He has generously created a timeline of milestones he has achieved, which I found interesting. I actually remember these occurring, back in the day.
September 2007: BigBoss repository was born and run on my home computer at a markmon.mine.nu address that is now a dead link. The repository was for installer (1.7 at the time) and hosted a few small packages and fixes. The repository was started purely for fun as a side project. The repository was named “BigBoss repository” at that time (named after its owner, BigBoss), a name that carried through for months.
December 2007: BigBoss was looking for a host because it was too much traffic for his little home network connection. Sleepers stepped up to offer hosting. The repostory, still “BigBoss repository” moved to sleepers.net for hosting.
Feb 2008: BigBoss enters community sources in installer 3 thanks to Nullriver and Drudge. BigBoss only has 25 packages at this time.
March 2008: BigBoss registers “thebigboss.org” domain name and moves the repository to that domain, its permanent home through today. Hosting at that time was still hosted by sleepers.net
May 2008: Drudge gives Conceited Software to Bigboss. BigBoss merges this well-known community source into his own. This provided enough packages to surpass STE packaging and BigBoss become the largest community source. Repository kept its name, “BigBoss Repository”.
May 2008: Cydia side of the repository is born on 1.1.x platforms.
June 2008: Skylar gives his community source to BigBoss. Repository is still known as “BigBoss Repository”.
June 2008: BigBoss partners up wtih planet-iphones and repository is known as “BigBoss and Planet-iPhones”. Themes are done by planet-iphones and other done by BigBoss. This is actually very helpful because up to this point, BigBoss did all his own packaging. Now the work is divided. Partnership still exists today.
May-July 2008: BigBoss gets 6 more servers to host the high traffic generated by becoming a community source.
July 2008: The 2.0 iPhone software is released. The 1.1.x installer repository is abandoned with over 275 packages – the largest repostiory on 1.1.x. At this time, a new repository is born for 2.0 from scratch. Cydia is all that’s supported since no installer exists at this time for 2.0.
August 2008: Installer 4 beta comes out. BigBoss repository moves to installer4. But due to bugs with the beta and unmet dependencies only found in Cydia only a small amount of packages are migrated to installer 4.
July – Sept 2008: BigBoss gets another 10 servers to handle the bandwidth.
October 2008: BigBoss moves hosting of the packages file away from sleepers.net hosting the repostiory on his own servers only. (The 16 some file servers did not change). Since the domain was always thebigboss.org or bigboss.us.com (same domain) there was no change noticed or required for users.
November 2008: BigBoss gets a 2nd dedicated server to handle cpu and connection count issues.
December 2008: BigBoss repository has grown to 850 packages across 18 servers!
Wow. I know. A lot of stuff. Personally, I would like to thank BigBoss for all of the hard work he has put into the jailbreaking community. Good job, and keep up the excellent work. For more information, go to http://thebigboss.org/.
THIS ONLY WORKS WITH IPHONE 1GEN, IPHONE 3G, AND 1GEN IPOD TOUCH
THE IPOD TOUCH 2G ISN”T JAILBREAKABLE YET
You don’y really need detailed instructions on how to jailbreak to 2.2. It is just way too easy. This is just to answer some questions and give some pointers to the process.
If you want to keep all of your Apps.
- Install “AptBackup” from Cydia and run the app. Click “Backup”.
If you want to only keep certain Apps
- Personally, I recommend doing this. Personally, I add a lot of Apps and then never use them. This slows down the iPod and can result in crashes or slower performances. What I would suggest is opening Cydia and clicking “Manage” and then “Packages”. Take some screenshots (hold home and power and your screen will flash white) of all of the apps you have. Then sync your iPod and save your pictures from your iPod (as a removable disk). THen you will have all of the apps you had and can figure out which ones you would like to keep.
Now go into iTunes and click “Update”.
- Update your iPod. DO NOT RESTORE (unless you want to start from scratch).
Pwn in QuickPwn (download here)
- Read my other post on how to use QuickPwn (here)
- If you downloaded the firmware from iTunes, here is where it is “C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Software Updates”
If you kept all of your apps, then open Cydia and download “AptBackup” (which you used earlier) and run it. Click “Restore” and it will download all of your apps that you previously had.
NOTE: Updating DOES NOT delete your jailbroken apps. It only erases the “icon” (viewable part). Reinstalling the app will show the icon and allow all data to be the same from where you left off. Restoring will delete everything on your iPod, including apps, data, music, etc
BigBoss should be a familiar name to those of you with a jailbroken iPod. He is the host of hundreds of apps that you find in Cydia. He has posted a warning to all jailbreakers on his site, which I think needs to be spread and heeded.
Pusher is RiPDev’s 2.2 version of a jailbreak. This should be avoided and not used. Instead use the dev team’s jailbreaks. RiPDev’s version will block access to / partition and make it impossible to install Cydia. (They want you using Installer of course). It’s pretty much worthless since most the packages are in Cydia. The dev team’s jailbreak allows you to use both Cydia and Installer. There is no valid reason to use Pusher instead of one of the pwnages below.
Update: This point had to be made. Pusher tries to say it doesn’t void your warranty indicating that it is different than pwnage / quickpwn in this regard. It is not. This is a lie! Your warranty is “officially” voided, although a simple restore in iTunes undoes any jailbreak and you can always get warranty service. Using pusher or pwnage makes no difference in this regard.
Pusher is not better for newbies. The purpose of jailbreaking is to get as much non-appstore software onto your device as you can. Installer only offers abotu 8% of what is in Cydia. Certainly having 8% of the software packages is not good for newbies.
So beware. Do not use this method for jailbreaking. I have not posted a link for the jailbreak on purpose, although Googleing isn’t hard to do. Just be careful and stick with thhe trustworthy Dev Team that brought us QuickPwn.
I am thrilled to announce that the amazing iPhone-Dev Team has done it again. With lightening speed, they have already released a working version of QuickPwn that jailbreaks firmware 2.2.
This is a simple jailbreak method now. Just update your iPod in iTunes and then run the new version of QuickPwn (download here). It is quite simple really. This will work on any type of iPhone and the first Gen iPod Touch (sorry to all of you 2nd Gen owners).
Jailbreaking updates are starting to become rare these days. In reality, it seems as though there aren’t that many new apps coming out. Whenever I update Cydia, I mostly see new wallpapers, ringtones, and themes. I see the occasional system app from BigBoss, but nothing really cool has come out yet. Anyways, onto the not update.
WinPwn is just talking about updates, not actually doing them. Here is there words, straight from the site:
It’s been very busy for me recently at work and I haven’t had much time to spend on WinPwn.But i’m hoping that planet/squpid and I can get the latest version out soon. I will keep you updated
So, this pretty much means nothing except that the programmers are alive. Now, I’m not knocking them, I appreciate their work. I just am itching for some sort of update from SOMEONE.
ZiPhone has had no updates other than he is now a proud father. Congradulations Zibri.
The iPhone Dev Team hasn’t come up with any new updates since Timber beta 2, so no, there isn’t yet a jailbreak for the iPod Touch 2nd gen.
I know, not a lot of good news (or any real news at all). I guess we just have to play the waiting game…
T-Mobile just released G1
Featured Google Products integrated on the G1:
- Google Search (Obviously), but its “OneTouch” which puts the Google Search just one Touch away from your home page.
- Maps which supports StreetView
- Youtube
- Gmail
- Calender
- Talk
- Contacts
- One Great thing about all of these apps is the seamless movement between them. They are all very well integrated. Kudos to Google for that.
How does it compare to the iPhone:
Although the iPhone is currently a much better phone in regards to Apps, Appearance, Speed… and pretty much everything else, it is not as open to adjustment as the G1. Apple allows people to submit Apps but allows for no real open-sourcing. The G1, on the other has the potential to flourish over time. The Visuals are currently OK. The Zooming is awkward and slow. Color not as vibrant. Speed just does not match up… yet… give it time and it will become the iPhones greatest competitor!
With its Flip-out Keyboard it may have a easier learning curve but all that constant flipping may get annoying. It also houses some extra buttons and has a smaller screen than the iPhone. Yet its the cheap and the to-be popular alternative.
PRICE:
- $179
- Two-year contract with T-Mobile.
T-Mobile:
- The Android Market (T-mobile download Store) is offering free downloads to G1 owners 90 days after the purchase.
- Existing T-Mobile users can place their orders online Today.
- T-Mobile to offer two data plans
- $25 with unlimited data with some messaging allowance or
- $35 with unlimited data and messaging.
- -These are really really cheap compared to iPhone. Another Pro.
- Sim Card
- Reads Word, pdf, excel file types (but not Exchange)
- Available on 3G networks, but T-Mobile has very few of these where as iPhone has a ton. But give it awhile and T-Mobile will most likely catch up.
- Also available outside 3G
- NO SKYPE SUPPORT
- Will not feature desktop sync! Will sync online with Gmail, Yahoo!, Microsoft and AOL mail!
Sweet Stuff:
- ShopSavvy is awesome! Just line up a camera with just about any bar code, wait one second, and you will be able to check that items price just about anywhere:
- online stores
- stores in the area
- even make wish list and send them to your friends
Google’s phone will also introduce some cool other apps like:
- EcoRio - your own personal Global Warming Records Monitor
- BreadCrumbz – Make your own map off the beaten path
- the Amazon Mp3 Store! – down them directly
- Locale – Customize your GPS like never before
The G1 will launch across the UK in early November with Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and the Netherlands expecting a launch date in Q1 of 2009.
MacBook
The new MacBook Pros are cool but not really the highlight of Apple’s new releases. No, this time its theMacBook!
The New MacBooks look wonderful and run flawlessly. A huge Improvement over the last models!
For the same $1,299 price of the “middle” MacBook, you get:
That Cheap Plastic Case has vanished! Instead you get the cool aluminum. And yes, the aluminum is in one solid piece = “unibody” as Apple calls it. This does two things: Provides for a more solid construction and less room for manufacturing error.
Size:
- A less than one inch laptop (0.95 inches)
- Height: 0.95 inch
- Width:12.78 inches
- Depth:8.94 inches
- Screen size = 13.3 – nothing too impressive
Expansion and Connections:
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
- Mini DisplayPort
- Audio line in
- Audio line out
- Kensington lock slot
Weight: A full half-pound lighter – 4.5 lbs
Battery and Power:
- A full half-hour more battery life – 5 hours
- 45-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
- 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
- MagSafe power port
Graphics:
- Graphic Card = Nvidia Geforce 9400M. Apple claims 5x performance , and with the relative “lightweight” performance of the Intel graphics in previous models, this seems likely.
- Aside from video, the system bus bumps from 800 to 1066MHz.
- LED screens with “instant on” .
Processor:
- 2.0GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
- 1066MHz frontside bus
- 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB (Which you don’t really need, but its still a nice available feature for those planning on further upgrading this already amazing machine)
The New Track Pad… isn’t it missing something:
- Full track pad touch gestures (including new ones added today). Previously the full set of gestures was only available on the Pro and Air models.
- The same glass track pad as the Pro models.
- And no “click” button, the actual pad can be pressed down to “click”
Hard-drive Extensions And Back lit Keyboard:
This is clearly an amazing upgrade. For the high end MacBook you spend $100 more than yesterday, but compared to the old laptop at that price you get all the above plus a back lit keyboard. Also, both models now have Hard-drive Extension options for a 320GB drive ).
Yes, there is no Fire-Wire but then again…. not that many people really use it. Still, I wished they would have put that in there just for those who do utilize it (Something to separate the MB from the MBP).
Other Cool things:
- Built-in iSight camera
- Built-in omnidirectional microphone
- Blue-tooth
- Wireless:The latest 802.11n wireless technology
Also…. its Green:
- Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
- Mercury-free LED-back lit display
- Arsenic-free glass
- BFR-free internal components
- PVC-free internal cables
- Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
- EPEAT Gold rating
Overall: Another great Apple release. Let’s see, much more solid and professional looking. More durable. Better screens. Pretty much all the Pro features except Fire-Wire. Faster performance (especially in graphics). Thinner. Lighter. Same price.
rooster
UPDATE 2: Yeah. I just upgraded to 2.1 and used QuickPwn. That was really easy.
UPDATE: Wow. I forgot about QuickPwn. I think I’ll try that. I’ll see if it works with iTunes 8.0.1.
As some of you might be aware of, the new version of iTunes is 8.0.1 has been out for a couple of days (thanks rooster). You are also aware that the current firmware for iPods and iPhones is 2.1. To my frustration, both of this information means that there is no ability to hack/jailbreak right now.
First off, Zibri (creator of ZiPhone) has not had any impact in the hacker community regarding jailbreaking. I check his site (www.ziphone.org) every day to check for updates. He states that he has a working version running smoothly for himself, but of coures it isn’ yet ready for the public. So yeah, kind of frustrating there.
Secondly, WinPwn (www.winpwn.com) hasn’t been updated since September 14th. I know that might not seem like a long time, but this new firmware has been out for a while and it needs to be jailbroken. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate all of the work that cmw (the main programmer for WinPwn) has done. That is a lot of hard work, and it probably is extremely complicated stuff. But what can I say, I want, no, need to update my iPod.
For those of you who have their iPod jailbroken on 2.0.2 (like me), you know what I am talking about when I say that it is frustrating to have. The firmware is still buggy from its 2.0 status, and it crashes some apps and slows down at awkward moments. Plus, for me, it won’t even sync up to my computer. I have to import my songs using WinSCP and dTunes (a Cydia application). It pretty much sucks right now.
So there. You know my frustration. You hear my pleas. Zibri and cmw, please save us from boredom and give me something to write about, instead of forcing me to just complain in a post.
1. Crow-Mag Ralley
Guide your Caveman (or Women) thru multiple courses found in the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages that wind to and fro, past hazards (lava pits, tornados and such), while you pick up power ups (like bones you can throw as weapons, extra traction for your tires, and oil slicks) you can use against the your opponents.
You Can either:
a. Race – in which you must beat your opponents to the finish line
-or-
b. Gather – in wich you must pick up more items than your opponents.
-or-
c. Multi-player
- 9 different tracks
- 9 different power-ups
- 11 different vehicles
Stone Age:
Desert
Jungle
Glaciers
Bronze Age:
Crete
The Great Wall
Giza
Iron Age:
Medieval
Viking Village
Atlantis
Single Player:
In one-player mode, you can practice on each track or go into tournament mode, in which you must win all the first three races in the Stone Age before going to the other Ages.
Multi-player Mayhem:
With two player, one can race head-to-head on a split screen or try or try any of the following alternate playing methods:
- Keep Away Tag: One character is “it” and has to tag another player within a certain amount of time to avoid elliminaion from play.
- Stampede Tag: One character is “it” and the other characters attempt to tag him. If player “it” avoids getting tagged for 2 minutes he or she wins.
- Survival: In this mode, the goal is to blast and ram all your opponents off the raceway before the players own health diminishes.
- Quest For Fire: This game is played with two teams in which each one hides the six torches of the other team throughout the land. The other team must find the six torches and get them back to home base without being rammed off the course (CTF Crow-Mag Ralley version)
Pros:
- Amazing Visual Perforamance that utilizes the accelerometer for steering and sounds effects from the original.
- You can change the difficulty as well as steering sensitivity, vibration toggel (which drains the battery), and other preferences.
- It’s great Fun!!
Cons:
- On-screen controls are a bit awkward for some people
- Drains Battery like most games
- The “Hot Spot” for the gas pedal can be quit annoying because your finger slips off of it randomly and you suddenly slow down for no reason
- Some say the game gets boring quickly (but obviously the majority of buyers love the game enough to buy it and recommend its use to others.
- Pricey
Overall a good fun App. worth buying if you enjoy racing games and don’t have to tight of a wallet. Tell us what you think
rooster
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