1. Close up some PDF exploites

2. Disable Jailbreakme.com from working

Of course, I am most concerned with the latter but the former also poses some problems.

The problem, apple’s release only helps out the newer devices and leaves the older models out in the sun. Fortunately, the dev team is very considerate and has released a patch that removes the exploit for all users.

The fix is installable via Cydia itself now (search for “PDF Patch”).  To test that it’s working properly, visit jailbreakme.com again.  After you slide to jailbreak, you should no longer see a dialog box pop up (you’ll just see the star background).  That means you’re no longer vulnerable!

We love you dev team!

So, do this:

DO NOT INSTALL iOS 4.0.2 -> unless, of course, you want to lose your jailbreakme

INSTALL the PDF Patch in Cydia

Rejoice!

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Geoshot has done a wonderful job of making this hack easy and simple to use.

Here it is!

Instructions and tips:

• Clean firmware 3.1.2 and baseband 05.11.07 are recommended.
• Blacksn0w is also available on Cydia, add blackra1n.com as repo (requires firmware >= 3.1 and baseband 05.11.07)
• Windows Tutorial
• Mac Tutorial

Known Issues and fixes:

• There is currently an issue with “push” and “youtube” but the dev-team will release a fix shortly.
• Some WiFi issues have also come up. Merely reset your “Network Settings” to fix this.

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Cydia, a popular installer has been the best way to jailbreak your iPod Touch. There is a new package handler that has recently been released Kryptes.

Kryptes has created a new option for jailbreakers that want to download third party software. The team behind it was at sleepers.net

According to their site, their source would not be accepted as a default repo for Cydia and Installer. They therefore decided to branch off and create a new way to download. To download Kryptes, open Cydia and add the source (without parentheses) “http://www.kryptes.net/kryptes”.

This hack is not ready for the primetime but if you are thinking about trying something else for your iPod Touch then give this a try.

BigBoss has updated his site and his repos now, so there should be no problem there. He says:

I finally got the repository web apps working again. Remember that with these apps you can view everything in my Cydia repository without actually having Cydia open. You can see what’s new using the New Apps link, and you can see entire listing with the Hosting / Repository link (almost at 500 packages yay)…….I generally update the repository every day so check back often.

So far, Sleepers’ (lead writer Shaggy now) site is changing right now, s because of the extensive remodeling of the site (which looks pretty good, If i do say so myself). He says:

We are in the process of changing many things on the site. Some of these things include this new custom developed theme.

We understand that some people will not like the changes that are being made, this we apologize for.

We will still be focusing on supporting applications for the iPhone, while adding a few very exciting features to help the developers …

These updates shouldn’t affect the repos for long, as I have App problems fixed as of now. Good luck to both sites/repos, and continue the good work.