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It’s here — iPhone DevTeam’s Pwnage…

Mac OS X features:

• iPwner: Pwns your iPhone, the safer jailbreak
• IPSW Builder: Lets you create custom firmware to load to you pwnd phone including unlocking, neutering, custom pictures, activation, and bootloader upgrade/downgrade.
• Bootneuter: A neutered bootloader survives iTunes updates, even updates to 1.2.0 (aka 2.0). Unlike unlocking which requires a new patch for each firmware version, you only need to neuter once.

The “DevTeam” would like to announce the release of the OS X version of the PwnageTool application.

The team (and especially Wizdaz) have been working hard to bring you this release in as short a time as possible.

The plan (4 weeks ago) was to release a Mac tool only. This was decided because of the lack of reliable Mac filesystem tools on Windows, and the fact that the task of porting them would be too time consuming.

With that in mind the genius that is “cmw” stepped up to the plate and offered his services to the DevTeam. He proposed to provide a tool that would give the same functionality and User Interface as the Mac tool.

cmw has done an almost unthinkable task and ported the almost complete Pwnage Tool to Windows in a little under a week, and we would like to thank him for this unbelievable work. He is currently in the final test stages and hopefully this should be finished within the next 24 hours (but even he needs sleep and family time occasionally!) We’ll post a link as soon as the testing has finished.

cmw’s site is at http://www.iphonelinux.org

The Mac tool is available at http://www.iphone-dev.org

Download: PwnageTool 1.0 (Mac)

- source and how-to articles: wikee.iphwn.org

Zibri’s rockin’ a new version of ZiPhone…

Current ZiPhone users:

iPhone owners — you have no *real* reason to upgrade. Boys & girls sporting the iPod Touch — you want this version; it clears/fixes the NVRAM issue. Download, click on CLEAR/FIX NVRAM, then after reboot, jailbreak that bad boy (or girl).

New ZiPhone users:

If you’re looking for a simple software solution to activate, jailbreak, and unlock your iPhone/iPod Touch — download ZiPhone right now. It doesn’t get much easier than this.

Download:
ZiPhone 2.6b (Windows)
ZiPhone 2.6b (Mac)

- source: ziphone.org

Courtesy of NerveGas, planetbeing, ghost_000, dinopio, bgm, MuscleNerd, the iPhone-Elite and iPhone/iTouch Dev teams…

The dev team has been using dual-booting to jailbreak the iPhone for several months now, however now that several more advanced techniques have been developed (many of which are still private), I thought it apropos to release this cool hack for those who would like to dual boot multiple versions of the iPhone software (or other OS’s) from their handset. It’s a neat little hack that I think might be useful for developers playing with 1.2, which appears to disable the radio (phone calls).

Cool hack indeed. It’s somewhat of a complex process requiring technical know-how. If you’re unfamiliar or uncomfortable with command line, don’t bother attempting this. Otherwise — go nuts!

Kudos team.

iPhone Dual Boot Howto

Introducing a new software package for downgrading the boot loader, bypassing activation, performing a successful jailbreak, and finally SIM unlocking your iPhone on system software 1.1.4 — that is Aviegas’ iPlus 2.0b. Fully automatic and all that; Windows and Mac (Intel/PPC).

Leif has shared two tutorials — both for Windows and Mac OS X — those courtesy of hackthatphone.com. Enjoy!

Download: iPlus 2.0b

- source: ipluspwns.com

bitSplit has sent word — iFuntastic 5.0 for Intel and PPC Macs. Hands down the best way to customize your iPhone or iPod Touch — complete themes, ring tones, home screen icons and labels, system sounds, carrier logos — all that and more. iFuntastic also integrates a file manager allowing read/write access to the device’s file system.

The fun never stops!

iFuntastic 5.0 changes:

• support for firmware 1.1.3
• free unshackling
• iFundex: file, folder and full text search for the device’s file system
• Graphinder: quickly find graphics from a screenshot
• Theme Park: create your *own* themes
• Son of iFuntastic: install and uninstall your themes on the device
• improved graphics editor supports masks and alpha channels
• Intel or PowerPC Mac required

Download: iFuntastic 5.0

It’s recommended you read this before hand.

- source: ifuntastic.com

Update: Maybe it’s not so bad after all… Several reports indicate ZiPhone should successfully jailbreak v1.1.4; however, it will not (?) bypass activation. Unlocked iPhone users should not upgrade — wait until ZiPhone is thoroughly checked and possibly patched for the latest update.

Ah, ha! Apple has just released iPhone system software 1.1.4; it’s available now via iTunes update. If your iPhone is hacked in any way — unlocked, jail broken, you name it — don’t update. We recommend you wait.

1.1.4 update:

This version of the software includes bug fixes and supersedes all previous versions.

…Yeah, I bet. Stay tuned for more info.

Download: iPhone System Software 1.1.4

Update: Hitting more frequent than quick pick lotto… ZiPhone v2.3 is out! Details in the README.

Update: 2.2 bug fix release… Grab it below.

Update: Another day, another ZiPhone release — version 2.1 comin’ in hot… Changes include:

• corrected the “apple logo bug”
• removed -v option; ZiPhone now uses verbose mode by default
• added integrity check on zibri.dat
• added 2 .BAT files for windows
• updated README.txt
• the Windows GUI and OS X versions were not updated; but will work so long as you don’t specify -v

Update: I should mention ZiPhone v2.0 repaired the iPhone mentioned in this post; the one unable to receive calls. Solid app, cheers.

Update: ZiPhone 2.0 is out now. Quoting Zibri, “…the command line version, you will find a new option ‘-b’ be very careful with that! I take no responsibility if you brick your phone! ZiPhone -b will downgrade bootloader from 4.6 to 3.9, flash 4.03.13_G baseband version and unlock it (in one shot!).”

Experiencing difficulties with previous activation, jailbreak, and unlock methods? No longer! Forget all that tedious nonsense and enter Zibri’s ZiPhone. For real, it doesn’t get any easier than this…

Bypass activation and jailbreak any iPhone OS version. Unlock whatever baseband on boot loader 3.9 and 4.6 — that means 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 OOTB (out-of-the-box) also work! Just connect your phone via USB and run the app. It’s mentioned ZiPhone will revive many “dead” basebands too; so if you messed up a previous attempt, this will likely solve that issue.

Both Windows and Mac versions available.

Kudos to everyone involved making this possible.

Download: ZiPhone v2.4

- source: zibree.blogspot.com

Geohot has done did it again with a complete software unlock for out-of-the-box iPhone’s running 1.1.2/1.1.3.

Instructions are provided within the RAR archive. The procedure involves downgrading back to system software 1.0.2; however, Geohot notes that other versions may work. See here for [older] downgrade instructions. Put your phone into DFU mode to allow the software restore/downgrade; I use iNdependence for that.

If you encounter problems or have any questions — please search or ask in our forums.

Visit the source link for Geohot’s technical explanation in achieving this once said to be impossible unlock.

Download: gunlock

- source: iphonejtag.blogspot.com

Wait! Before you do anything — if you opened that shiny new, well designed iPhone box and 1.1.2 or 1.1.3 was already installed, you’re SOL — this WILL NOT work.

AnySIM 1.3 unlocks an iPhone with baseband version 04.03.13_G and boot loader v3.9. Find your baseband version under Settings -> General -> About, and scroll down to “Modem Firmware.” Sadly, any iPhone shipped with 1.1.2 or later is running boot loader v4.6.

If you’d like to update the modem firmware on your “soft-updated” jail broken 1.1.3 iPhone, and you truly know what you’re doing; here’s how:

1. Download these: bbupdater, iEraser, the secpack, and the modem firmware (ICE04.03.13_G.fls / ICE04.03.13_G.eep)
2. Extract these archives and copy the files to a directory on your iPhone; i.e.) /baseband
3. Install Ulctl and Term-vt100 via Installer.app
4. Launch Ulctl and unload “com.apple.CommCenter”
5. Launch Term-vt100 and type the following:
   • cd /baseband
   • chmod 0755 *
   • ./ieraser
   • ./bbupdater -f ICE04.03.13_G.fls -e ICE04.03.13_G.eep
   • bbupdater -v (confirm it took)
6. Restart your iPhone
7. If all went well, your iPhone should be running 4.03_13_G. If not — ask or search our forums for assistance.
8. Proceed with anySIM 1.3. Note: Airplane Mode should be enabled prior to unlocking.

Download: anySIM 1.3

- source: modmyifone

Thanks Leif

Update: To fix EDGE preferences and others which aren’t properly saved, add “http://sleepers.net/iphonerepo” to Installer.app sources. BigBoss has both “1.1.3 Prefs Fix” and “1.1.3 Mailfix” available. There are some other goodies too. Thanks Leif.

Update: Bizarre behaviour encountered: EDGE settings do not save and you’re eventually returned to the home screen. There is no audible preview when selecting a different ringtone. And the real kicker so far — cannot receive incoming calls — only outgoing seem to work. Still testing…

A little background info: starting fresh, used iNdependence to enter DFU mode, restored to 1.1.1 with modem firmware 04.01.13_G (already SIM unlocked). Bypassed activation, jail broke, and installed Installer.app using the *#301# trick. Downloaded and used the 1.1.3 Mac jailbreak package. Perhaps re-virginizing would be better… *Shrug*

Update: The Mac version is now available. I’m happy to confirm it 99% (?) working from my jail broken 1.1.1 iPhone. Despite receiving “Main script execution failed” during the Installer.app phase — it worked! My iPhone froze immediately after the error; be patient, I waited ~ 5 minutes and it eventually rebooted with 1.1.3. Best of all — it remained SIM unlocked.

Download, mount the disk image (jb113.dmg), and run “Run_This.” Follow the instructions. Find the “1.1.3 soft upgrade” under the System category when asked to use Installer.app.

I had a feeling we wouldn’t be waiting until February. So lets get started…

In order to successfully jailbreak 1.1.3, you must first be running an already jail broken 1.1.1 or 1.1.2 system version. The process is similar to the 1.1.2 jailbreak — prepare, patch, and soft-update. Currently the software is only available for Windows; Mac version coming soon.

Use the following at your own risk. We’re not responsible if you brick or render your iPhone/iPod Touch useless.

The steps:

1. Start with a 1.1.1 or 1.1.2 jailbroken phone with Installer.app installed.
2. Plug in your phone via USB to your computer.
3. Download, extract, and run iBrickr Special 1.1.3 jailbreak edition (ibrickr.exe in the archive).
4. iBrickr will determine what firmware you are running on your phone and make sure you can run the update.
5. iBrickr will then guide you through the process of obtaining and modifying the 1.1.3 firmware (make sure to read everything thoroughly).
6. iBrickr will upload the new firmware image to your phone. Note that this only puts the file on your phone and does not modify it at all, yet.
7. When iBrickr finishes (should take about 10 minutes), it will tell you to go to Installer and install the “1.1.3 soft upgrade” package. Do that.
8. When the installer finishes (this should take another 10-15 minutes), your phone should reboot with a fresh activated 1.1.3 firmware.

Props to everyone involved with this jailbreak method — Nate True, the iPhone Dev & Elite Team, and all the others. More details following the source link.

Download:
1.1.3 Jailbreak for Mac
iBrickr 1.1.3 Jailbreak Edition (Windows)

- source: Nate True @ cre.ations.net