Whited00r: Modded 3.1.3 Firmware To Replicate iOS 4 On iPhone 3G

About 2 months ago we told you about whited00r, a project that brings custom jailbreaking tools, which we can use to create custom 3.1.3 firmwares that will replicate iOS 4. The initial idea was to create a 3.1.3 FW that replicates iOS 4 for iPhone 2G And iPod Touch 1G because Apple stopped updating those devices.

But, since everybody is complaining about iOS 4′s speeds on the iPhone 3G , the guys behind whited00r just released another tool specially made for the iPhone 3G.
This is not an actual iOS 4, running on an iPhone 3G, but a modded 3.1.3 FW which brings the following functions:

• Jailbreak
• Hacktivation
• native MMS enabled
• native USB Tethering enabled
• native Bluetooth Tethering enabled
• native Battery Percentage enabled
• 3GS’s Tap To Focus enabled (fake)
• emojii enabled everywhere
• Voice Control Vocalia
• Voice Control Home Button Double Click
• fake Compass to fast-respring
• 4.0 System Version
• 27 Wallpapers from iOS4
• semi-trasparentdock form iOS4
• icons from iOS4
• reflective dock toggle
• springboard backgorund
• sms background
• no Winterboard or BossPaper

For more info and downloads ( for iPhone 2G/3G and iPod Touch 1G ) , check out whited00r….

Notified: Notifications The Way Apple Should Have Made Them

New day, new app in Cydia: Notified. Notified app adds an Android like notification system to your iPhone, but in true Apple style:

• Logs notifications allowing for offline viewing
• Support for several notification types
• Bookmarking, to keep important notifications
• Beautifully designed and coded

You can find Notified for free in Cydia, via ModMyi repo….
NOTE: It seems that a pro version will be released soon that will cost $2.99 , and an iPad version as well.

SpringFlash: First iPhone 4 Only Cydia App

New day, new … well soon to be new app in Cydia: SpringFlash. Since the jailbreak is due very soon, BigBoss developed SpringFlash, the first iPhone 4 only Cydia app. SpringFlash is a springboard activator based LED flashlight for your iPhone 4. In short, you can have a touch of a button for a bright LED flashlight without hassling with unlocking your iPhone, closing your app, or even turning on your screen.

To use this you will have to: jailbreak ( when the jailbreak will be released ) , install the app, go to settings app, activator pane, pick the activation method of your choice, and select the Flashlight.

Like all apps BigBoss writes, you will find SpringFlash for free in Cydia.

How To Jailbreak iOS 4.1 Beta 2 on iPhone 3G Using Redsn0w[Windows/Mac]

This is strictly for iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G (non-MC model) only. If your iPhone 3G relies on an unlock, DO NOT update to iOS 4.1 Beta 2 now as the current version of ultrasn0w cannot unlock this new firmware and its baseband.(05.14.01)

Please Note that this is only for Developers

you can find the tutorial to Jailbreak iOS 4.1 Beta 1 here

If you have iPhone 3G (which doesn’t rely on an unlock), or an iPod Touch 2G (non-MC model), then simply follow this guide

Step 1:

Download iOS 4.1 Beta 2 for your version of iPhone and iPod touch.

Step 2:

Update to this latest firmware using the IPSW file you just downloaded via iTunes 9.2

Step 3:

Start Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 (download link given below) and point it to iOS 4.0 (Final Version), and not iOS 4.1 firmware file to proceed with the jailbreak.

Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 (Windows)

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Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 (Mac)

Step 4:

Now select “Install Cydia” and click “Next”.

Step 5:

Now make sure your device is both OFF and PLUGGED IN to the computer before you click “Next”.

Step 6:

Connect your device in recovery mode by pressing the Power and buttons continuously.

At this stage you will be presented with a screen where you will have to quickly hold “Power” button and then while holding the “Power” button, you will now have to hold “Home” button too. Now after few seconds release “Power” button but keep holding “Home” button until installation begins.

Step 7:

Once done, your iPhone will restart automatically and you will find it jailbroken on the latest iOS 4.1 Beta 2 firmware.

**Thanks to the iPhone Dev Team for making this jailbreak possible.

Apple Drops iOS 4.1 Beta 2 For Developers

Apple Drops iOS 4.1 Beta 2 For Developers

Wed, Jul 28, 2010

Just a quick heads-up: Apple just dropped iOS 4.1 beta 2. Not much changed in the new beta but some. Apple added GKvoice which is VoIP for Game Kit and some simple address book changes. If we find something interesting we will write about it. Stay tuned…

Baseband 05.14.01+ Makes Ultrasn0w 0.93 Exploit Obsolete

Just a quick heads-up: Sherif Hashim confirmed that baseband 05.14.01 ( and above ) makes ultrasn0w 0.93′s exploit obsolete. iPhone 3G and 3Gs users should stay on iOS 4.0 or 4.0.1 and do not update to future iOS releases, otherwise you won’t be able to unlock your iPhone.
Probably ultrasn0w will be updated in the future or, who knows, new unlocking tools will be released. But for now, just stay away from that update button.

How To Jailbreak iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.0.1 Using PwnageTool Bundles[Mac]

PwnageTool bundle to jailbreak iOS 4.0.1 on iPhone 3GS has been released. You can use this bundle with existing version of PwnageTool to create custom firmware files which are jailbroken and hacktivated for iPhone 3GS. The best thing about this bundle is that it supports both the ultrasn0w unlock and hacktivation. But as always, this bundle is meant for iPhone 3GS with old bootrom only. Those of you who are with new bootrom will have to wait for Comex's new Spirit like jailbreak tool which should be released real soon.

Note: This JB bundle works with the current version of Ultrasn0w and supports hacktivation.

Please be aware of the the following requirements:

• iPhone 3GS (with older bootroom, aka can be jb without tethering)
• iTunes 9.2.1
• iPhone is currently jailbroken (pwned, not spirited)

If you meet these requirements than you may proceed at your own risk. I will not be liable for any headaches, lost of productivity, lost messages, etc. Be aware as always, you many not be getting what you think if you are not grabbing the files directly from Apple. Ok so lets get started!

1. Download Pwnagetool from Here
2. Download Bundle from Here

Extract all of the files and place them in this directory. You should have the following files:

• Pwnagetool.app
• iPhone2,1_4.0.1_8A306.bundle

Open a terminal window and change into the jb directory

kaatje:jb kaatje$ ls -al total 0 drwxr-xr-x@  5 kaatje  staff  170 11 jun 05:48 . drwxr-xr-x   9 kaatje  staff  306 11 jun 05:40 .. drwxr-xr-x   3 kaatje  staff  102  7 feb 13:20 PwnageTool.app drwxr-xr-x  13 kaatje  staff  442 10 jun 15:49 iPhone2,1_4.0.1_8A306.bundle kaatje:jb kaatje$ mv iPhone2,1_4.0.1_8A306.bundle PwnageTool.app/Contents/Resources/FirmwareBundles/ kaatje:jb kaatje$ exit

Once you have completed these few steps, you may proceed to build your custom ipsw. Launch Pwnagetool, when it fails to find your firmware, select the location to it, possibly in your Downloads folder. After a couple of minutes of working, it will prompt you for your password, so enter it and then let it proceed. Once it is complete, and your custom ipsw has been built, it is time to go into iTunes. I *HIGHLY* recommend that you sync before going any further. Backup your contacts, calendars, music, photos, etc as these will all be wiped away.

So, you synced everything and are ready to restore… Select your iPhone, Hold the Option key and click on Restore. A dialog box will open and allow you to choose your image to restore. Navigate to the ipsw that you just created. Click on OK and let it do it’s thing.

Congrats, your iPhone is now running iOS 4.0.1. Once you activate, you will see Cydia in your list of applications. Do not hesitate to do a complete update. If it hangs, sometimes it will, just power cycle your phone and try again.

To recap, this is for Mac users only! Your baseband will be preserved! You must be already jailbroken for this to work. This does not use any new magical exploits, just the famous 24kpwn exploit so older bootroms are required. I will not offer support on why application or tool xyz does not work. Use of this is at your own risk!

NOTE: If you Hacktivate, you will need to add cydia source http://www.cmdshft.ipwn.me/apt/ and install pushdoctor for youtube and push notifications to work. This is not needed if you activate with an official sim.