Friday, October 28, 2011

How To: Preserve iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS Baseband On iOS 5 With Sn0wBreeze [Windows]


About a week ago we show you how to update to the iOS 5 firmware while preserving your iPhone 4/3GS baseband with RedSn0w 0.9.9b6, so you could unlock your iPhone after updating to the official iOS 5 firmware. The only problem with this how to guide was that it only worked for Mac OS X users because the Dev-Team have not gotten custom IPSW creation to work on RedSn0w 0.9.9b6 (Windows edition). Thus, in this how to guide from iJailbreak.com you will learn how to preserve your iPhone 4/3GS baseband using Sn0wBreeze v2.8b8 (Windows) to update to the official iOS 5 firmware.

Preserve iPhone Baseband (Windows) For iOS 5

Step 1) - The first thing you must do is download Sn0wBreeze v2.8b8 + from the http://mygsmbooks.blogspot.com/p/iphone.html
Step 2) - After you download Sn0wBreeze extract it to your desktop and double click the Sn0wbreeze.exe file.
Step 3) - When Sn0wBreeze is up and running click okay to the warnings and then click the Next Button.
Step 4) - From this screen you will need to select your iPhone 4/3GS corresponding iOS 5 firmware file. If you do not have an iOS 5 firmware file for your iPhone 4 or 3GS please download it from the mygsmbooksDownload Section
Step 5) – After you select the corresponding iOS 5 firmware file you will need to click the Next button.

Then click the BaseBand Preservation Mode button followed by the Next button.

After clicking the BaseBand Preservation Mode button Sn0wBreeze will begin creating your custom iOS 5 firmware file that will not update your iPhone 4/3GS baseband.

Step 6) – When Sn0wBreeze is finished creating your custom ipsw firmware file you will need to put your iPhone into DFU mode. To do this simply follow the on-board instructions.

Step 7) – Now that your iPhone is in DFU mode Sn0wBreeze will put your iPhone into Pwned DFU mode.
Once Sn0wBreeze puts your iPhone into Pwned DFU mode a pop-up confirmation window will appear.
Step 8 ) – Launch iTunes and Shift Click the restore button. Now simply select the custom firmware file Sn0wBreeze created for you (DO NOT select the stock iOS 5 firmware). Your iPhone will now begin updating to the iOS 5 firmware without updating your iPhone’s baseband.
Congratulations. You should now have an iPhone 4/3GS that is running the iOS 5 firmware without an updated baseband. Please follow one of our tutorials on unlocking your iPhone on the iOS 5 firmware by clicking below:

Troubleshooting

If you are getting errors while restoring your custom iOS 5 firmware file you can try the following:
  • Switch USB ports (preferably USB ports in the back of your computer if applicable).
  • Restart your computer and ensure you have not background applications running
If the two tips above did not work you may need to do the following:
Navigate to the following directory:
\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\
When you are in the corresponding directory specified above you will need to edit the hosts file and add the following line:
74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com

When you add this line to the hosts file ensure that it saves (you will need administrative permission) and then try to restore your iPhone to the custom iOS 5 firmware file Sn0wBreeze created.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Unlock iPhone 4 on iOS 5 Final Using Gevey SIM [How-to Guide]




Before Updating to iOS 5:

DO NOT upgrade to iOS 5 using the stock firmware from Apple. Doing so will cause your iPhone 4 to lose its unlock by upgrading its unlockable baseband. You don't want that of course. Instead of using the stock iOS 5 firmware, we will be cooking our own iOS 5 custom firmware using the latest version of Redsn0w which we will be using to upgrade our iPhone 4 to in order to preserve your unlockable baseband. This way we can use Gevey SIM to unlock your device after the upgrade. Just follow this mini guide first:

Download the latest version of Redsn0w (0.9.9b5), which has a new feature that lets you create custom IPSWs. Currently available for Mac only but we'll make sure to update this post once the Windows version is made available. Download Redsn0w (0.9.9b5) for Mac here.
Launch Redsn0w and click "Extras" from the main menu and then select "Custom IPSW". Redsn0w will now create the custom IPSW for you. For iOS 5 IPSW download links, click here.
Once that's done, enter "Pwned DFU" mode through Redsn0w's "Extras" option.
After that restore to the custom firmware we've created earlier using iTunes 10.5 (download links here).
Now you can use Gevey SIM to unlock your device.

Steps on How to Unlock iPhone 4 on iOS 5 Final Using Gevey SIM:

1. Navigate to Settings » General » Network and turn OFF 3G. Make sure to keep Cellular Data and Data Roaming option ON. Also see to it that there is NO unofficial SIM present in your iPhone 4 SIM tray during this step.



2. Remove the stock SIM tray from your iPhone.



3. Place Gevey SIM interposer in Gevey SIM tray.




4. Now put the unofficial iPhone SIM on top of Gevey SIM interposer. As shown in the image below.




5. Turn OFF your iPhone 4 by holding down the Power button on top.



6. Place the Gevey SIM tray together with the Gevey interposer and unofficial SIM into your iPhone.



7. Now turn your device back ON.



8. You should now see the Gevey Welcome message, then just tap Accept to proceed.



9. Wait for a few seconds until you can see the 1-signal bar. Once you can see the 1-signal bar, open your Phone app and dial and call 112.



10. After about 2 seconds, promptly end the call by tapping the End button.



11. Navigate your way to Settings and enable Airplane Mode. Just let it be and wait till you see the "No SIM card installed" message. As soon as the message pops-up, tap the OK button to close the message and then turn Airplane Mode back to OFF.



12. By disabling Airplane Mode, you should see a "SIM Failure" notification. Just tap OK and that is it! Just wait until your iPhone unlocks itself.



13. After a few seconds, you should see that the signal bar on your iPhone is now full. Congratulations! You have just unlocked your iPhone 4 using Gevey SIM in iOS 5.0
 only on mac os.
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Unlock iPhone 4/3GS On iOS 5 With Ultrasn0w 1.2.4 [Guide]




he iPhone Dev Team has released Ultrasn0w 1.2.4 to Unlock iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS unlock on iOS 5. If you are relying on unlock on your device on iOS 4.x.x now you can update to iOS 5 and remain unlocked but remember Ultrasn0w 1.2.4 does not support any new basebands.





Ultrasn0w 1.2.4 Supported Basebands


01.59.00
04.26.08
05.11.07
05.12.01
05.13.04
06.15.00


If you have an iPhone 4 on baseband 1.59.00 you will have to build your own custom version of iOS 5 using the latest Redsn0w 0.9.9b5.


How To Unlock iPhone 4/3GS using Ultrasn0w 1.2.4


1- Jailbreak your device using Redsn0w 0.9.9b5

2- After jailbreaking your device open Cydia > Manage > Sources.





3- Hit Edit > Add and type this repo: http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com





4- After adding the repo, Search for Ultrasn0w and install it.





After a respring and a tethered boot, you are good to go.




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iPhone Dev Team Note About iPhone 3GS on the iPad baseband 06.15.00:


Note: there’s a special “trick” that iPhone3GS owners with baseband 06.15 need for iOS5. During the new setup screens you see when you start iOS5 for the first time, you’ll be asked about Location Services. Be sure to select “Disable Location Services” when asked! Later on in the setup, you’ll have the chance to turn on Location Services again when asked if you want to use “Find my iPhone”. It’s fine to turn it back on at that point, if that’s your desire (or you can always go in and enable it in Settings.app).


Also, some iPhone3GS users with the 06.15 baseband may have tried to install iOS5 using a stock IPSW (even though you should never ever try to use a stock IPSW if you’re an ultrasn0w unlocker). If you did try this, your baseband is probably in an inconsistent state, and you’ll need to reflash the 06.15 baseband again (using redsn0w). Be very careful if you use redsn0w to reflash the iPad baseband — don’t interrupt the process! And please avoid using stock IPSWs in the future Unlockers should never go near stock IPSWs.

What if you are on a higher baseband?

If Ultrasn0w 1.2.4 does not support your baseband, The solution now is the Gevey SIM.
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Thursday, October 13, 2011

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Notification Center

All your alerts. All in one place.

You get all kinds of notifications on your iOS device: new email, texts, friend requests, and more. With Notification Center, you can keep track of them all in one convenient location. Just swipe down from the top of any screen to enter Notification Center. Choose which notifications you want to see. Even see a stock ticker and the current weather. New notifications appear briefly at the top of your screen, without interrupting what you’re doing. And the Lock screen displays notifications so you can act on them with just a swipe. Notification Center is the best way to stay on top of your life’s breaking news.
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iMessage

iPad and iPod touch join the conversation.

With iMessage, we’ve created a new messaging service for all iOS 5 users. You can send unlimited text messages via Wi-Fi or 3G from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to anyone with one of those devices. iMessage is built into the Messages app, so you can send text, photos, videos, locations, and contacts. Keep everyone in the loop with group messaging. Track your messages with delivery receipts and optional read receipts, see when someone’s typing, and enjoy secure encryption for text messages. Even start a conversation on one of your iOS devices and pick up where you left off on another.

Send more than text

Send photos, videos, contacts, or locations.

See when they’re typing

Ellipsis points appear when someone’s responding.

Start here, finish there

Begin a conversation on one iOS device and pick it up on another.
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Newsstand

A custom newsstand for all your subscriptions.

Read all about it. All in one place. iOS 5 organizes your magazine and newspaper app subscriptions in Newsstand: a folder that lets you access your favorite publications quickly and easily. There’s also a new place on the App Store just for newspaper and magazine subscriptions. And you can get to it straight from Newsstand. New purchases go directly to your Newsstand folder. Then, as new issues become available, Newsstand automatically updates them in the background — complete with the latest covers. It’s kind of like having the paper delivered to your front door. Only better.
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Reminders

A better way to do to-dos.

Next time you think to yourself, “Don’t forget to...,” just pull out your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and jot it down. Reminders lets you organize your life in to-do lists — complete with due dates and locations. Say you need to remember to pick up milk during your next grocery trip. Since Reminders can be location based, you’ll get an alert as soon as you pull into the supermarket parking lot. Reminders also works with iCal, Outlook, and iCloud, so changes you make update automatically on all your devices and calendars.
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Camera

Capture the moment at a moment’s notice.

Since your iPhone is always with you, it’s often the best way to capture those unexpected moments. That’s why you’ll love the new camera features in iOS 5. You can open the Camera app right from the Lock screen. Use grid lines, pinch-to-zoom gestures, and single-tap focus and exposure locks to compose a picture on the fly. Then press the volume-up button to snap your photo in the nick of time. If you have Photo Stream enabled in iCloud, your photos automatically download to all your other devices.
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Photos

Enhanced photo enhancements.

Turn your snapshots into frame-worthy photos in just a few taps. Crop, rotate, enhance, and remove red-eye without leaving the Photos app. Even organize your photos in albums — right on your device. With iCloud, you can push new photos to all your iOS devices. So if you’re taking photos on your iPhone, iCloud automatically sends copies to your iPad, where you can quickly touch them up before showing them off.
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Safari

Even better site-seeing.

iOS 5 brings even more web-browsing features to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Safari Reader displays web articles sans ads or clutter so you can read without distractions. Reading List lets you save interesting articles to peruse later, while iCloud keeps your list updated across all your devices. On iPad, tabbed browsing helps you keep track of multiple web pages and switch between them with ease. And iOS 5 improves Safari performance on all your iOS devices.
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PC Free

Independence for all iOS devices.

With iOS 5, you no longer need a computer to own an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Activate and set up your device wirelessly, right out of the box. Download free iOS software updates directly on your device. Do more with your apps — like editing your photos or adding new email folders — on your device, without the need for a Mac or PC. And back up and restore your device automatically using iCloud.
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Mail
Your inbox is about to receive some great new features. Format text using bold, italic, or underlined fonts. Create indents in the text of your message. Drag to rearrange names in address fields. Flag important messages. Even add and delete mailbox folders on the fly. If you’re looking for a specific email, you can now search in the body of messages. And with iCloud, you get a free email account that stays up to date on all your devices.

Calendar
Get more perspective on your schedule with year view on iPad and week view on iPhone and iPod touch. Tap to create an event and drag to adjust the time and duration. Add, rename, and delete calendars directly from your device. And view event attachments without leaving the Calendar app. iCloud lets you share calendars with friends and family, and it keeps your events in sync on all your devices.
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Game Center
iOS is the world’s most popular gaming platform. With iOS 5, you can get your game face on with even more Game Center features. Post a profile picture. Meet your match with new friend recommendations based on the games you play and the players you already know. Discover new games without leaving Game Center. And size up an opponent on the spot with new overall achievement scores.1

Wi-Fi Sync
Wirelessly sync your iOS device to your Mac or PC over a shared Wi-Fi connection. Every time you connect your iOS device to a power source (say, overnight for charging), it automatically syncs and backs up any new content to iTunes. So you always have your movies, TV shows, home videos, and photo albums everywhere you want them.
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Multitasking Gestures for iPad 2
iOS 5 includes a few new moves and shortcuts to help you get around even quicker on your iPad 2: Using four or five fingers, swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar, pinch to return to the Home screen, and swipe left or right to switch between apps.

AirPlay Mirroring
Wow your audience in the board room, classroom, or living room. AirPlay now supports video mirroring. Which means you can wirelessly — and securely — stream whatever’s on your iPad 2 or iPhone 4S to your HDTV via Apple TV. Everyone in the room sees exactly what’s on your iPad or iPhone display up on the big screen — even when you rotate your device from portrait to landscape or zoom in and out.2
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