Dev Team: iPhone 3.0.1 Jailbreak & Unlock

The iPhone dev team has updated their blog that states that redsn0w will unlock and jailbreak all iPhones on firmware 3.0.1 that was just released today. They will update redsn0w later to support the 3.0.1 firmware.

Dev Team's post:

Short version:

You can re-use redsn0w v0.8 we released a few weeks ago to jailbreak today’s 3.0.1 update. Just let iTunes update or restore you to official 3.0.1 then run redsn0w. The only “trick” is that when redsn0w asks you to identify the IPSW used, point it at the 3.0 IPSW instead of the 3.0.1 one. After the jailbreak, reinstall ultrasn0w 0.9 if you need the unlock.

More details:

The 3.0.1 release is a “branch” from 3.0 that occurs (code-wise) before all the 3.1 betas. The programs redsn0w needs to change for the jailbreak are identical when you compare the 3.0 and 3.0.1 versions. It seems pretty much the only changes Apple made were for the SMS bug, which affects programs that redsn0w doesn’t touch. That’s why you can re-use redsn0w 0.8 on 3.0.1 even though it was written for 3.0.

And since 3.0.1 doesn’t touch the baseband either, ultrasn0w 0.9 works for those needing the soft unlock. Just install it from the repo666.ultrasn0w.com repository using Cydia as usual.

We’ll at some point fix redsn0w to recognize both 3.0 and 3.0.1 IPSW’s, but really that’s the only change that would be made to it. Everything else would be identical, so there’s no need to wait for the “proper” version that recognizes the 3.0.1 IPSW as valid.

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How To Unlock and Jailbreak Firmware 3.0.1 - iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and 2G

1. Update to firmware 3.0.1 via iTunes.

2. Download Redsn0w v0.8 here.

3. Download the iPhone 3.0 (not 3.0.1) firmware file for your device here.

4. For the original iPhone 2G only, download the bootloader files here.

5. Extract the files. (If the firmware file is zipped and in a ".rar" format change .rar to ".ipsw"

6. Run redsn0w.exe

7. Select the 3.0 firmware file.

8. Select Cydia and/or Icy and Unlock. Unlock is for iPhone 2G only.

9. For iPhone 2G, select bootloaders.

10. Follow on screen instructions.

11. iPhone will reboot unlocked (iPhone 2G only) and Jailbroken.

12. To Unlock your iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS open Cydia and add the source: http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com

13. Install Ultrasn0w

14. Restart your phone and insert your SIM. (Note: If you have T-Mobile USA make sure that Enable 3G is disabled in Settings)

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UPDATE: iPhone 3.0.1 Firmware

ModMyi is reporting that using the 3.0 firmware in redsn0w on 3.0.1 does jailbreak the phone. Purplera1n did not work. The baseband has not been updated meaning that Ultrasn0w should work on the 3.0.1 firmware. iPhone 2G users should be able to update to 3.0.1 and then jailbreak/unlock using redsn0w with a 3.0 firmware file. Jailbreaking does work on all iPhones (iPhone, 3G, 3GS). Unlocking should work on 3G and 3GS, but has not been confirmed yet.

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iPhone 3.0.1 Firmware Now Available - Fixes SMS Vulnerability

Firmware 3.0.1 is now available for the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS. The software update can be downloaded from iTunes. The update is about 300MB. The new update fixes the SMS hack that was announced yesterday at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas. If your iPhone is jailbroken or unlocked DO NOT UPDATE. Updating will break your unlock and/or jailbreak. So far, no new features have been added in this update.

Apple released the following statement:

We appreciate the information provided to us about SMS vulnerabilities which affect several mobile phone platforms. This morning, less than 24 hours after a demonstration of this exploit, we've issued a free software update that eliminates the vulnerability from the iPhone. Contrary to what's been reported, no one has been able to take control of the iPhone to gain access to personal information using this exploit.

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iPhone SMS Hack; A Major Vulnerability

A major bug has been discovered in the iPhone that leaves every iPhone at risk. Sending a single character text message gives hackers direct access to the camera, messaging app, dialer, and Safari. This hack is possible regardless of which firmware you are running or which iPhone you have. The vulnerability has been reported to Apple over a month ago, but Apple has yet to release a fix for the bug.

"The technique involves sending only one unusual text character or else a series of "invisible" messages that confuse the phone and open the door to attack. Because users won't know whose messages to block in advance, there's little iPhone owners can do but to shut off the phone immediately if they suspect they're at risk -- a real problem as the trick could also be used to make an iPhone send more messages of its own."

"Someone could pretty quickly take over every iPhone in the world with this," Miller claimed to Forbes on Wednesday.

You can read more about this issue here via Apple Insider.

Forbes link.

Note: This is the same hack that was reported over a month ago by Charlie Miller. Miller is expected to reveal the bug tomorrow.

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Double Sided iPhone Nano in the Works?

A patent filed by Apple shows what appears to be a double sided iPhone Nano. The new device also appears to have calling and SMS capabilities. One side of the iPhone has a touchscreen for IM, email, texting, and more. There is also a built in camera.Take a look at the following images.

More info here.

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Apple Claims Jailbreaking iPhones Could Bring Down Cell Towers

In Apple's efforts to try to make jailbreaking illegal they state that jailbreaking could cause cell towers to crash. Apple also claims that jailbreaking encourages cell tower terroism.

“a local or international hacker could potentially initiate commands (such as a denial of service attack) that could crash the tower software, rendering the tower entirely inoperable to process calls or transmit data”

“The technological protection measures were designed into the iPhone precisely to prevent these kinds of pernicious activities, and if granted, the jailbreaking exemption would open the door to them”

Read more here.

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YourTube - Download YouTube Videos

YourTube is an application that allows you to download YouTube videos directly from the YouTube application. Installing this app adds a "Downloads" tab in the YouTube application. To download a video just press on the blue arrow next to the video and then tap on the download icon located in the top right corner. You can then select if you want to download the video in high or low quality. The downloads tab displays all of the videos that you have downloaded. The videos are downloaded in a .mp4 format. YourTube is very similar to MxTube (which is available for free from Cydia), except you must download videos from MxTube and not from the YouTube app. This app is available from the Cydia Store for $2 and was developed by a dev team member. Screenshots are below.

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Google Voice Apps Pulled from App Store

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iPhone 3.1 Beta 3 includes the following new features.

• You are able to copy and paste videos into an email without having the video compressed.
• A tethering data counter is added in Usage Settings
• The baseband has been updated to 5.11.04
• A few various API changes
• 123 button is now _123

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Here's a demo of the copy/paste function on 3.1.

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Spotify Music Subscription App Submitted to App Store

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Here's a quick video of the application.

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How To Disable EDGE on iPhone Firmware 3.0

BigBoss has posted instructions showing how to disable EDGE.

1. Open settings app and disable Push Notifications.

2. Disable push mail fetch.

3. Disable EDGE using SBSettings

4. Load settings app, enable airplane mode. Wait at least 10 seconds.

5. Load settings app and disable airplane mode. Wait for you to get service again.

6. Load SBSettings. You should have no Data IP (IP N/A).

7. Try using safari on Data. It should fail.

Read more here.

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Here's another video that demonstrates just how easy it is to recover a raw disk image from an iPhone. This means that hackers are able to view your deleted pictures, videos, contacts, email, and even keystrokes that you have typed.

And another video shows that bypassing the PIN does not erase any data on the phone.

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Take a look at this video and see how easy it is to bypass the passcode and data encryption on an iPhone.

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Sygic has released a turn by turn directions application with voice guidance for the iPhone. This app is available from the App Store for $79.99.

Features:
• crisp-clear catchy graphic interface
• smooth map movement
• quick destination input options – even when typing with errors
• high speed of route calculation
• instant re-routing in case you missed a turn
• rotation sensor for automatic switching between landscape/portrait operation in real-time
• your language (from more than 20 available – if you cannot find yours, let us know)
• automatic return to the app and the up-to-date route after a phone call
• intuitive operation & easy personalization, incl. personal settings of the main screen info bar
• automatic or manual day/night view
• all important safety features, including lane assistance, speed limit indication, safety cameras, information about railway crossings and dangerous areas
• preview of the route and turn instructions list for planning journeys
• thousands of POIs; among others also a list of parking options nearby for you to select and be guided to
• selection between car and bicycle modes for optimum route calculation

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Since the iPhone was released by Apple in 2007 AT&T has enjoyed greater revenues (especially from data plans).

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What are the Previous Cell Phones of iPhone 3G Buyers?

What phones are iPhone users upgrading from?

Over 29% of comsumers that bought the iPhone 3G previously had a Motorola phone.

Full Article

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Navigon MobileNavigator App for iPhone 3GS

Navigon has officially released their turn-by-turn GPS navigation application for the iPhone in the App Store. This app covers all of North America and features NAVTEQ maps. MobileNavigator is on sale for $69.99 until August 15.

Features:

• 2D and 3D map displays
• Can be used in portrait and landscape format
• Precise voice announcements
• Intelligent address entry
• Reality View Pro (realistic display of motorway interchanges and exits)
• Lane Assistant Pro
• Real signpost display
• Speed Assistant with adjustable audio-visual warning
• Day and night mode for map display
• Direct access and navigation to contacts saved in the iPhone's address book
• The latest NAVTEQ map material including more than two million (EU version) places of interest (POIs)
• Navigation is automatically resumed after an incoming phone call
• Quick access to user-defined POIs in the area and along the route
• Take Me Home function with a single click
• Automatic language selection to match the iPhone's user language

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