Jul
29
So here is a link for free firmware updates. I would highly recommend you bookmark it for future reference. It is illegal, soooo… don’t use it. Just look at it or something.
rooster
Jul
2
So, the dev team has been making almost daily updates with their work in the 3Gs and 3.1beta jailbreak departments. Here is the newest bit. I will warn you, if you are not at least somewhat savvy, then I would walk away right now.
your 3GS temporary solution
Remember we warned you to stay away from any updates to 3.1 if you want to be able to jailbreak or unlock your 3GS.
Well this is an additional message to all you 3GS owners that would like to jailbreak your device sometime soon, but this advice comes with a warning! A warning that if you accidentally upgrade to 3.1, you will not be able to use Ultransn0w, so please re-read and double check this warning at the bottom of this post before proceeding.
You may have read or heard about techniques to capture files during the iTunes restore process. These will be required to jailbreak your phone in the near future, most of the methods involve icky USB snoops. Well, there is an even better and more reliable method to get your hands on those lovely files.
During the restore process iTunes nicely keeps these oh-so-top-secret-files in a lovely accessible place for us to copy out and backup, that place? /tmp on Mac OS X or %TEMP% on Windows. Thanks Apple — handy!
The downside to this approach is that you actually need to go through the restore process to get these signed files, which has risks if you are anywhere near 3.1 or 3.1 beta
If you are ready to proceed and you know the risks we’ll get down to the nitty-gritty -
So during a usual recovery with iTunes, your signed iBEC is written to /tmp and during a DFU mode restore the signed iBSS is written there also. To be sure, restore in both modes one after another to be able to grab them both. You’ll need to keep an eye on the temp directory and copy it before it is deleted again by iTunes. I’m sure some nice folks will create a tutorial about this, we’ll link to the first person who makes a good one.
Should you choose to accept this mission, act fast, this needs to be done quickly! But again, always, always double check here to see if 3.1 has been released, if is has, then don’t do this.
WARNING!! – DANGER, WILL ROBINSON! – NB! – REMEMBER!
Update: iClarified has come up with a good picture-filled guide for doing this on a Mac and also one for Windows. Good luck!
IF YOU CARE ABOUT ULTRASN0W, BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS METHOD! Do not attempt this if you have downloaded the 3.1 beta. You do NOT WANT TO accidentally restore your device to 3.1 beta — you’ll lose ultrasn0w if you do! BE WARNED
All I feel comfortable saying is Good Luck
rooster
Mar
24
As most of you already know, Apple will be releasing the new iPhone and iPod Touch OS this summer, 3.0!! It is amazing! With hundreds of additional adjustments and new add-ons, Apple will only fortify its already solid position as the owner of the worlds best hand-held operating system. The new SDK will allow for enormous strides to be made in the App world (including P2P)!
However, do not succumb to “Itchy Update Fingers” as The Dev Team terms it. What they mean is not to update the second it is released. It will be free to all 3G owners and will cost iPod Touch Owners another $9.99 or so. Although they are easily Jailbreakable, make sure you acquire the necessary update first.
Details:
Wait for a PwnageTool release that creates a custom IPSW that avoids the baseband update that 3.0 will try to force upon your device.
rooster
Mar
29
I have been getting posts and emails about seeing videos about how to hack. Do you want me to create video posts on topics, along with directions? Would this help you? If I would make one, the first topic would be jailbreaks, then I would move on to SSHing into your iPod. Anyone interested?
This is to all people who post questions. READ PREVIOUS POSTS. Most questions are repeats. You might find the answer to your question in a previous post. Also, do not even try to post insults about anything. They will be removed, and you will not be allowed to post again. Give me a break. I don’t have time to remove pointless posts, so just don’t do it.
Finally, I would like to welcome the newest writer onto the ipodtouchhacks website. The popular poster rAwks is now a writer for the site. He has proven his ability to help out people in posts, filling in for me when I was busy because of other matters. He’s got answers, and if he doesn’t, he finds them. Good job so far rAwks, and welcome to the site.
I think that is about it. I appreciate all of the feedback on posts, and I especially like the emails I have been receiving. It is easier and quicker for me to reply to emails than to regular posts, although I still will do both. Thanks for the support and confirmations that my tips actually work. Thanks.
The Lone Stag
