Linux is now here for the iPone and iPod Touch. For those of you sick of the Apple OS, you (sorta) have an alternative. Planetbeing (of the iPhone-Dev Team) has been working on this project seperately from the Dev Team for a while, and finally it has come to life.
I’m pleased to announce that the Linux 2.6 kernel has been ported to Apple’s iPhone platform, with support for the first and second generation iPhones as well as the first generation iPod touch. This is a rough first draft of the port, and many drivers are still missing, but it’s enough that a real alternative operating system is running on the iPhone.
So far, it doesn’t do much. It is not yet compatible with a touch screen, so you can’t type directly onto the device yet. Come on though. This is good news, opening many new doors for our little devices. For more information, go to http://linuxoniphone.blogspot.com/.
As some people might have noticed, I have not written for quite some time. This was because I had a virus on my computer. Besides it opening windows of porn and such in Firefox, it would freeze up my computer and pretty much disable me from writing.
I had McAfee (free AOL stuff) to help get rid of it. It didnt work at all. It didn’t even detect it. After a bunch of snooping, I finally found the answer. A program saavy friend of mine, I.A.N. (Inverse Apoclypse Noise) helped me find the right program. For computer help, I would suggest emailing him (ian.d.lacy@gmail.com). Make sure you tag me in the email somehow, so he doesn’t think it is just spam. For those of you with any virus problems, or if you just want to be protected, should download AVG Free (here).
That excuse out of the way, get ready for some news.
Apparently people who own iPods and iPhones do not know about the handy dandy way to take a screenshot of what they are doing. I am not sure if this was oficially built by Apple, but it works on my first gen iPod Touch (jailbroken) and it worked on a friend’s iPhone 3G (not hacked). It is pretty simple, and saves the photos directly onto the Camera Roll (for iPhones) or into the Saved Photos (iPod Touch). All you have to do is hold the “Home” button and then press “Power”. You should see your screen flash white, then it will go back to normal. You have successfully taken a screenshot of your device.
Also, I have said this a lot, but I will keep saying it anyway. I DO NOT ANSWER POSTS. If you post on the site trying to get help, other people will help you. If others don’t know or don’t have the time, tough luck. I WILL ANSWER DIRECT EMAIL. I have answered every single email I have been sent, and will continue to do so.
If you need help, email me at LoneStag01@aim.com
or you can email rooster at roosterhelp@gmail.com.
SSH’ing is a useful skill to know. It can help get apps to work, enable you to create custom backgrounds and icon images, copy content directly from your iPod, and so much more. Once you get used to the navigation, it is quite easy and will help you become a better hacker. Now, onto the steps.
1. What You Need
- A jailbroken iPod (read my previous posts on how to get your iPod jailbroken)
- In Settings, click general, auto-lock, never
- Make sure you have WiFi and a computer or this will not work
2. Install OpenSSH on your iPod
- In installer, go to install, all packages, OpenSSH
3. Download and install WinSCP
4. Enter your information
- To find your host name, turn on your iPod and go to settings, WiFi.
- On your selected network, click the blue arrow on the right
- The IP Address is your host name, type it in the box in WinSCP
- The Username is root
- The Password is alpine
- Click Login
- It will take awhile on your first try
- Always keep searching and waiting until it is found
- When the warning comes up, click Yes
- You are now inside your iPod
5. What to do now
- I know this is going to bug a lot of you, but I am not going to tell you what to do yet
- Keep reading the site to see what you actually did this and why it is extremely useful
- I guess you will have to keep coming back to the site to check for updates (which will be soon)
- Note: Don’t mess around with the fies you now are capable to edit. It could damage your hardware
- KEEP READING MY POSTS
- LEAVE COMMENTS TO ME
Lone Stag
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
I have gotten posts on how to jailbreak an iPod Touch on 1.1.3, so for all of you who need this, follow the instructions carefully. It worked for my 16g, but it should be compatible with every iPod Touch. I didn’t write instructions for 1.1.4 because some apps don’t work for it yet and there isn’t a really safe way to jailbreak it that I like. I am assuming that you all need to be told every step so you don’t mess it up. No offense.
1. Restore your iPod Touch to Firmware 1.1.1
- Download the firmware at http://www.applewb.com/2008/03/04/list-of-all-iphone-and-ipod-touch-firmwares-10-102-111-112-113-114/
- Plug in your iPod
- Run iTunes
- When your iPod pops up, hold shift (option key for Mac users) and click restore
- Select the file you just downloaded and wait for your iPod to be restored
- Don’t add music or name your iPod yet.
- Unplug it after it has been restored (wait until you get to the screen that says Set Up Your iPod).
If your iPod had an unknown error when you tried to restore, you have two options.
1) This is a little trick that worked for me. Restore the firmware to 1.1.3 (download it at http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/061-4060.20080115.9Iuh5/iPod1,1_1.1.3_4A93_Restore.ipsw), then add just a few songs to it and sync it. Now try the restore to 1.1.1
2) Put your iPod into DFU mode. This is tricky, but it worked for me once. Go to http://dermapthera.wordpress.com/2008/01/27/how-to-make-your-ipod-touch-in-dfu-mode/
- Once it is in firmware 1.1.1
- On your iPod, go to Settings
- Click General
- Turn Auto-Lock to Never
2. Install AppSnap
- On your iPod, open Safari (it will ask you to choose your WiFi, do it)
- Go to the website www.jailbreakme.com
- Install AppSnapp
- Let it run and it will reset springboard
- Unlock your iPod and see it jailbroken
3. Install BSD Subsystem
- Open Installer. You will get an upgrade pop-up, do it. It will also say donate, but click later unless you really want to do that now
- Once done, go to the Install tab and under All Packages install BSD Subsystem
- Click the home button to refresh your iPod
4. Add Sources
- In Installer, click on the Sources tab
- Click edit, then add the source http://www.ijailbreak.com/repo.plist
- Click the home button
- Turn off your iPod
- Turn it back on
5. Jailbreak it to 1.1.3
- In Installer, go to the Install tab, then go to iJailBreakMobile
- Click iJaliBreakMobile 1.1.1 and install it
- Once installed, click the home button
- Before running this program, make sure you have a lot of charge as it will take 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your WiFi Connection
- Click iJailbreak and wait for it to do its thing
- When it is done, it will restart your iPod
- If it doesn’t, and you wait more than five minutes, the hold the power and home buttons until it turns off, then turn it back on
6. Fixing Stuff
- In Installer, go to Install, All Packages, then install BSD Subsystem (I know you already did this, but it was deleted during the upgrade)
- In Installer, go to Install, iJailbreakMobile, then install Remove 1.1.3 Upgrade…
- In Installer, go to Install, iJailbreakMobile, then install iPod touch Software Up… (this will get you the wiggly feature and install the iPod Touch Software Upgrade), click home and click iJailbreak (it will do its thing and then restart your iPod)
- In Installer, go to Install, iJailbreakMobile, then install Fix Mail Passwords
- Add the source http://sleepers.net/iphonerepo
- In Installer, go to Install, All Packages, then install BossTool
- Once installed, click home and let the iPod refresh
- Click BossTools, Free Disk Space, then Relocate Fonts
- You can then uninstall BossTool in Installer in the Uninstall tab
7. Sync with iTunes
- Plug in your iPod and sync with iTunes (you can now add your stuff)
- Everything is now DONE
There you go. You now have a jailbroken 1.1.3 iPod Touch. If you have any questions, leave a post or email me at LoneStag01@aim.com. If I am online, I will be able to help you via AIM. Welcome to the world of jailbroken iPods. Enjoy!
The Lone Stag
Hello everyone. I am The Lone Stag, the new writer for ipodtouchhacks.com. This post is just going to give you a little information about me. I own a jailbroken 1.1.3 16g iPod Touch, which I have had successfully hacked since December. I am aware of the version 1.1.4 out now, but I don’t think there is enough support or successful trials of working jailbreaks to make the upgrade worth it.
I enjoy comments, questions, or any type of feedback from readers. If you send me an email, I guarantee that I will answer it and try to help solve your problem. I am not an expert hacker like ipodtouchmaster (I recommend watching his youtube videos) but I know more than most people in the art of pushing your iPod to the limit. I’ll admit that I have had to restore my iPod a few times because of bugs and bad programs, but who hasn’t? I hope to help you all out any way I can, starting with new posts on iPod news you need to know. Remember that you can always email me with any questions you have. Hope to hear from some of you. Don’t worry, you will definately hear from me.
The Lone Stag
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