iPhone dual-boot

Jonathan “NerveGas” Zdziarski who is a iPhone hacker have released a hack that makes dual-boot possible on the iPhone.

He also reveals that the iPhone Dev Team have used dual-boot hack to JailBreak the iPhone for several months an felt it was the appropriate time to share this hack with the public.

The hack is useful if you would like to have 2 version of the iPhons firmware running at the same time. The hack is still complex and requires some command line to get it to work. Also you have to create partitions on your iPhone.

NerveGas have made a disclaimer, so be sure to read it before you start hacking your iPhone to allow dual-boot:

"The following instructions can result in PERMANENT, IRREPARABLE DAMAGE to your iPhone. This information is provided WITH NO WARRANTIES. All liability is DISCLAIMED.

Read the guide here: iPhone Dual Boot / Jailbreak it is a step-by-step guide to boot multiple iPhone firmware versions on your iPhone.

iPhone and ubuntu

If you are running ubuntu and have considered to by a iPhone but don't have there is now hope because there is a guide to how you can transfer video and music to the iPhone. If you have a iPhone and also want to use ubuntu you can also use the guide.


The guide describes how to transfer music and video to the iPhone. It is reasonable complex and limited but if you have some time to try it out, I think you should try.

This guide requires Ubuntu 7.10 or 8.04.

Read the guide here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PortableDevices/iPhone

Copy & Paste now on the iPhone with iCopy

One feature that has been missing in the iPhone is the Copy and paste functionality, but now iCopy brings Copy & Paste to at least your iPhone's Safari browser. You don't have to hack your iPhone to get it to work.

iCopy is a bookmarklet for Safari with allows you to copy and paste text or URLs within Safari on the iPhone.

iCopy allows you to copy and paste almost any text on the page, but beware that any text you copy is sent across the internet in the URL. This is not a secure way to sends sensitive information over the internet therefore don't copy and paste that contains important private information.

You install iCopy as a bookmark. The easiest way to install it is to either drag or Copy/Paste the link to your bookmarks bar in Safari (Pc or MAC) and then sync your bookmarks to your iPhone via Safari.

For the full guide to installe iCopy then visit the developer’s homepage here: iCopy

Copy Text and Email Demo:

Copy and Paste Text Demo:

iPhone firmware 2.0 unlocked

The iPhone Dev Team have hacked the new firmware 2.0 before it's released by Apple.

The iPhone Dev claim thay have decrypted and jailbroken the new iPhone software, and published a series of screenshots of third party applications running on iPhone.

Apple has tried to keep hackers out of the popular iPhone, but now hackers from iPhone Dev Team have hacked a now yet released firmware. Every time Apple closes a hole in the firmware, hackers loves to try to hack the "impossible" to see if it is possible.

The next firmware 2.0 will include the SDK (Software development kit) and for now the hack only works for users who don't use AT&T.

Ultimate jailbreak?

Dev Team have been working on the ultimate JailBreak "Pwnage" and have for some weeks ago made a video showing how they can jailbreak there iPhone through iTunes. They told that they would release the hack when the SDK would be released, but it has been released so it’s properly just a matter of time before they release it.

Pwnage, uses a modded firmware on the computer to restore the iPhone via iTunes. When iTunes is done you have a new firmware on your iPhone and it’s JailBroken. So this must be the ultimated method to jailbreak your iPhone.

Below you can watch the video where they show how the Jailbreak via iTunes.

Dev Team will release 2 tools:

• iPwner
• IPSW Builder

iPwner allows you to use the modded firmware. It's seams like you have to use this tool one time, if you not restore your iPhone to a original firmware. The you have to use iPwner again.

IPSW Builder is a tool to pre-JailBreak the firmware. We don't know how easy or hard this process is going to be, but we hope it will be easily.

Read more about Pwnage here and here

iPhone SDK Launch and iPhone 2.0 update in June

Apple have for some time promised there software development kit (SDK) for the iPhone. But today Apple launched it at a special event at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino.

Apple announced that they will target enterprise customers with a lot of new features on the iPhone. One of the most wanted features support for Native Microsoft Exchange is coming in the next firmware update and also these:

• Push email and contacts
• Global Address list
• Cisco IPsec VPN
• Certificates and Identities
• Enterprise Class Wi-Fi (WPA2 / 802.1x)
• Enforced Security Policies
• Device Configuration
• Remote wipe

They also revealed the iPhone SDK that now today for third-party developers. In the SDK also is the iPhones API Cocoa Touch, Core Services, Media and Core OS. Developers can use Xcode to create and debug applications. With Xcode come a source editor, integrated documentation and a remote debugger.

The SDK is free for developers and you can get it here, but it cost $99 to publish an application to the iTunes App Store. If the developer make there application free it cost nothing for hosting and processing, but if the developer take a charge for the program, Apple will take a 30% cut of the purchase price.

Apple Launches iPhone SDK, iPhone 2.0 Update Coming in June

Easy method to JailBreak & Unlock iPhone Firmware 1.1.4

Zibri have released the latest version of ZiPhone that allows users to Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone firmware 1.1.4. The new version has a graphical interface for both Mac OS X and Windows, so users easily can Jailbreak there iPhone.

Before you start trying to jailbreak your iPhone remember to backup your iPhone in iTunes so you have the opportunity to restore your iPhone if anything goes wrong. Also remember hacking your iPhone is at your own risk.

The new version of ZiPhone v2.5 can be used to Jailbreak new iPhones shipped with 1.1.4 and older versions upgraded to firmware version 1.1.4 for both Mac and windows users.

If you have an older iPhone Zibri recommends them to restore to 1.1.4 and not to upgrade. The latest iPhone firmware 1.1.4 can be downloaded form here. (165 mb.) To restore hold the "Shift" key on windows or "Option" key on Mac and then click the "Restore" button in iTunes and select the downloaded file.

Now download ZiPhone here and follow the instruction on the screen. The entire process of Jailbreaking and unlocking takes about 5 mins.

When using ZiPhone you will also get the Installer application that makes it easy to install unauthorized third-party applications on the iPhone.

iPhone with p2p torrent application

An iPhone Hacker named Core, has managed to port a functioning P2P client based on Transmission to run on a iPhone, which is a popular torrent app for Macs. It is the first p2p torrent program working on the iPhone.

Tests of the applications shows that the program works but there is some things you have to consider before starting to download legal torrents:

• The program is at command line application, no GUI now
• Don't use EDGE only WiFi.• Your iPhone's battery will not last long, downloading torrents will drain your battery extremely fast.
• You can't use the installer to install the application

Read more her: iPhone gets native P2P torrent software

iPhone SDK Event on March 6

Apple have just launched iPhone firmware 1.1.4 yesterday and now News.com reports that Apple is planning the lunch of the awaited iPhone SDK event on March 6.

Apple is invitation cards for the "iPhone software road map" event witch is scheduled for Thursday, March 6, at 10 a.m. PST at its headquarters in Cupertino.

It seem like Apple might go the Nokia way and only allowing applications with a digital signature to be installed, so they can track back a developer. I my opinion it is a good idea so they can protect us from malicious programs.

Apple also announced that we can expect details on "some exciting new enterprise features”, which sound as a method to getting the iPhone to work more closely with corporate e-mail software.

Now we just have to wait and see the official Third-party iPhone applications that will be released and we can only have high expectations after we already have seen brilliant applications from the iPhone hacking community.

Read more here: Apple planning iPhone SDK event March 6

Apple Firmware 1.1.4 lunched - Jailbreak working

Apple have lunched 1.1.4 Firmware update for iPhone, but no details yet on what new features (if any) have been included. Based on initial reports the new firmware update doesn't seem to unlock new features but only fixes some bugs. The good news is that you still can Jailbreak iPhone running firmware 1.1.4 using Zibri's method.

Users of the iPhone have reported that the problem with SMS (text) messages being displayed out of order is fixed in the new firmware, problems with third-party Bluetooth devices such as GPS units from Garmin (StreetPilot C550, Nuvi 360, 760, etc.) fixed and the problem with email disappearing after sending them fixed.

The new firmware has no indications that we can expect the SDK to be released any time soon, so we still have to wait for that.

Jailbreak Firmware 1.1.4
After installing firmware 1.1.4 you will loses all your native third-party iPhone applications. But you can Jailbreak your iPhone using the simple method and the install the applications again. Read how to jailbreak iPhone using the simpler method by Zibri: Simpler method to JailBreak iPhone works with firmware 1.1.4.

Updated iPhones using firmware 1.1.4 on unauthorized networks cannot be activated with the available hacking tools. There are no alternatives to activate your iPhone other then the standard way. So if you have unlocked your iPhone it is recommended NOT to update your iPhone with the firmware 1.1.4 but wait for a new hack to the activation process.

If you still are going to JailBreak firmware 1.1.4 remember to backup you phone by syncing it in iTunes before applying this update.

To download the new firmware directly click here (the direct link).

Read more here:
iPhone and iPod touch get 1.1.4 firmware update

Apple iPhone SDK Delayed a Few Weeks

BusunessWeek can tell that the iPhone SDK (Software development kit) will be delayed a few weeks and thereby not be lunched in February as promised by Steve Jobs himself, last October.

They have close sources that tells that last minute decisions still need to be made and it may delay the release op to three weeks. The team of developers lead by El Jobso are still not sure what will be included in the SDK and not.

So all the developers dying to get there hands on the iPhone SDK have to wait some more time before starting to develop cool applications for ours beloved iPhone.

Read more here: The iPhone SDK Will Be Late

Navizons Virtual new version almost like real GPS

One of the most popular third party iPhone Application Navizon's Virtual have been updated so it works more like a real GPS, but it's still just an emulation of GPS.

They have introduced some new features to its Virtual GPS iPhone, the most interesting is "Moving mode" that will update your location every 10 seconds.

With iPhone firmware 1.1.3 you can pinpoint your location with Google Maps application and WiFi base stations and cell tower triangulation. The only problem with that is you have to hit "Locate Me" every time to update.

Another interesting feature is the new Navigation panel (Slider") which will stay on top of the map and allow the user to fully control of the application while your position is being displayed. Furthermore you can add your friends to your "Buddy List" and see where they are on the map, if they have allowed it. You can also set up to get email notification if you move outside a area, it can be used to notify home that you have left work or what you would like it to notify.

To install the new version of Navizon you have to have a JailBroken iPhone with the installer installed. Lunch the installer and go in Sources then "Edit" -> "Add" and enter http://repo.navizon.com/.

View an online video demonstration of the new version her:

JailBreak iPhone firmware 1.1.3

Zibri a member of the iPhone Dev Team have released a much simpler method to jailbreak iPhone firmware 1.1.3.

If you are new to start hacking your iPhone then read some information about the topic and stay updated on this blog.

Disclaimer: Before you start to jailbreak your iPhone remember to backup in iTunes so you can restore your iPhone if something goes wrong. Remember that hacking your iPhone is completely at your own risk and the writer can't be hold responsible for any losses.

Windows users:

• Get "ziphone" here.
• Downgrade to iTunes 7.4.2 by files here.
• Run “ziphone.exe” from "ziphone" you downloaded first.
• Then follow the on-screen instructions.

Mac users:

• Get "ziphone" here
• Downgrade to iTunes 7.4.2 by files here
• Download Pacifist from here and use Pacifist to open the iTunes package then force an install.
• Launch the Terminal (located in /Applications/Utilities)
• Drag the file “ziphone” in the first file you downloaded onto the Terminal window then type “-j”; the command should look something like this: /Users/username/Downloads/ZiPhone\ Folder/ZiPhone/ziphone -j.
• Then follow the on-screen instructions.

The method described allows you to use AnySIM to unlock the iPhone to use any SIM, because it installs the Installer app.

The jailbreak will work on any OS version and activation will work on any OS version, except for youtube on 1.0.X.

Jailbreak for iPhone 1.1.3 may have issues With GPS and Official SDK

The first iPhone 1.1.3 jailbreak by Nate True seems to have some problems with Google Maps Faux GPS, changing EDGE settings and maybe problems running official third party apps from the SDK.

It is the homepage gizmodo.com that tells the story about the problems with iPhone 1.1.3 jailbreak by Nate True.

Google Maps Faux GPS problem can be fixed by installing Navizon. But I think the biggest problem is that you may have problems running official third party apps.

The official iPhone Dev Team jailbreak was released yesterday, but gizmodo.com doesn’t have any experience with this jailbreak.

So if you haven’t installed the iPhone 1.1.3 jailbreak, I suggest you wait until more information will be available so you don't get problems with your iPhone.

Read more here: iPhone 1.1.3 Jailbreak Has Issues With GPS, Official SDK?

General information about the iPhone

Apples iPhone is a multimedia, Internet enabled mobile phone. The phones screen is a multi-touch screen with virtual keyboard and buttons.


The screen is a 3.5 in LCD (320x480 px at 160 ppi) touch screen with optical-quality, scratch-resistant glass.





Beside a phone you get a camera and a portable media player. The iPhone allows you to send text, use visual voicemails e-mail, web browsing and Wi-Fi.


The phone was announced in January 2007 and first introduced in the Unites States on June 29, 2007.


Specifications:

• 8.9 cm (3.5 in) Screen size
• 320x480 px at 160 ppi resolution
• OS X operating system
• 8 GB flash memory
• 2 megapixel camera
• Rechargeable, non-removable battery (8 hours of talk, 6 hours of Internet use, 7 hours of video playback, and up to 24 hours of audio playback, lasting over 250 hours on standby)
• Quad band GSM (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1900)
• Wi-Fi(802.11g), EDGE and Bluetooth 2
• Size: 115×61×11.6 mm (4.5×2.4×0.46 in)
• Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz)

Apple iPhone info start

On this blog I will provide information about Apple's iPhone.

The main gold is to give the read some good information about the iPhone and I will post pictures, news releases and anything else I can find on the Apple iPhone.

I hope the readers of this blog, will find some useful information.