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Bustin Out with 3.0 [jailbreaking]

koruptor — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:30:49 +0000

So the iPhone 3.0 firmware has been out and you’re wondering how to do a proper upgrade and jailbreak. You can try using aptbackup to backup your jailbroken apps, but I’m all for fresh starts. Here’s how I did it.

Note: If your iPhone is not jailbroken and this is your first time, jump ahead to Step 3. Jailbreak at your own risk. If you brick it, it ain’t my fault.

Backup content if applicable (via SSH)
- Custom ringtones
- Custom themes (if you made your own)
- Photos, videos, etc.
Familiarize
- Create a list of all your downloaded apps from Cydia (i.e. SBSettings, Categories, Winterboard, etc.)
- Unhide any hidden apps, and remove apps from thier folders. It may not be necessary, but I always do it as a precaution. This one time, I updated to FW 2.2 and forgot to remove my Settings.app from a Categories folder. That shit disappeared.
Update
- Update iTunes to version 8.2. Just launch iTunes and it’ll prompt you about the update.
- Update your iPhone to 3.0 through iTunes. It’s safe to do this. You’ll also be able to backup your contacts, calendars, App Store downloads, media, etc.
Jailbreak
- Download either PwnageTool (OS X) or redsn0w (Windows) and follow the instructions to jailbreak your device. You’ll also need a copy of the .ipsw file (use Google).
- Install your previous Cydia apps. Note that not all are required/compatible with FW 3.0.
Software Unlock (applies to iPhone 3G at the moment)
- Open Cydia or Icy and add the source repo666.ultrasn0w.com.
- Allow it to refresh and install ultrasn0w.

I hope this brief guide was helpful. If you have an iPhone 3GS, the Dev-Team indicated today that:

Apple is surely coming out with a 3.0.1 firmware release shortly. They need to fix ultrasn0w. They need to fix some UI issues. 3.0 is buggy and 3.0.1 is coming. We’re going to wait and see what 3.0.1 brings before figuring out the release date for our version of the jailbreak.

Cutting In Line: Cydia Beats The AppStore To Queueing

koruptor — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:45:40 +0000

If you haven’t noticed already, Cydia can now handle queueing of apps. So instead of installing every individual app I mentioned in my previous article, check out how to queue up a batch:

Warning: It’s probably a good idea not to queue up too many apps. It’s also a good idea to put your phone on WIFI mode first.

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Full iBluetooth stack for iPhone, now in Cydia app Store

matthew bennett — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:12:25 +0000

One of the main flaws with the iPhone is it’s lack of a full Bluetooth stack. Sure the iPhone supports a Bluetooth headset, but what about tethering, A2DP stereo music playback, syncing, and obex transfers?

Well now you can solve the iPhone Bluetooth issue for $3.99. MeDevil has published iBluetooth in the newly commercialized Cydia App Store for jailbroken iPhones. Why release this killer app in the Cydia store instead of the Apple App Store? Obviously because Apple wouldn’t allow this app to be released.

via UMPC Portal, via IntoMobile

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