Jailbreak

JailbreakMe 3.0 “Saffron” Source Code Released By Comex

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10 months ago
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As previously promised by Comex, the popular iOS hacker released the source code of his jailbreak tool, JailbreakMe 3.0. The code allows people capable of understanding it how the tool successfully jailbreaks iDevices that are not patched. Releasing the code is a great way for Comex to help new and veteran hackers alike.

JailbreakMe was first released on iOS 1.1.1 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The second version was then released for iOS 4.0.1 on all iOS devices, and then the latest version, Version 3, was release just a couple of weeks ago. It was codenamed Saffron and worked on all iOS devices running iOS 4.3.3. The tool took advantage of a PDF exploit found in Mobile Safari along with other techniques that make it the fastest jailbreaking tool yet. Amongst being the fastest, it was also the first tool to jailbreak the iPad 2.

You have to keep in mind that in its current state, JailbreakMe does not work on iOS 4.3.4. Apple updated the iOS firmware to patch the exploit used in Comex’s JailbreakMe 3.0. The exploit that was patched as mention was a PDF-based Mobile Safari exploit. Apple not only managed to patch the PDF exploit but also patched ion1c’s exploit, which was used to perform untethered jailbreaks on iOS 4.3.x.

Jailbreak enthusiasts are encouraged to stay away from iOS 4.3.4 unless they want their untethered jailbreak freedom taken away. For security reasons, it is highly recommended that you install PDF Patcher 2, which provides the same advantages as iOS 4.3.4 without being locked out of an untethered jailbreak. For those of you who want to check out the source code for JailbreakMe 3.0, you can do so at GitHub by clicking here.

If you still have not jailbroken and you are still on iOS 4.3.3, now is the best time to do so as a jailbroken iDevice is just a few taps away!

RedSn0w 0.9.8b3 Released For iOS 4.3.4 – Recommended For Kernel Hackers Only

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10 months ago
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MuscleNerd (@MuscleNerd) has recently tweeted that the iPhone Dev-Team has released the third beta of RedSn0w for the recently released iOS 4.3.4 / iOS 4.2.9.

redsn0w b3 http://is.gd/6eek4Y is a *tethered* 4.3.4 JB for kernel hackers only (see #3). Most should stay back at 4.3.3!

A new post on the iPhone Dev-Team blog gives us more insight as to what the third beta of RedSn0w is all about. We recommend reading this part really carefully:

Update #3: For the convenience of kernel hackers like @comex and @i0n1c, we have a new redsn0w 0.9.8b3 that supports a TETHERED jailbreak for iOS 4.3.4 on all devices that have 4.3.4 except the iPad2. The vast majority of people will want to stay back at 4.3.3 because that’s where the untethered jailbreak is! There are no new features in 4.3.4 — only fixes for jailbreak exploits.

Also, this is a good time to remind everyone (since we’re still seeing confusion about this): iPad2 owners with a baseband (3G or CDMA) cannot currently use saved blobs to go back to 4.3.3 once the signing window is closed. This is unlike every other device, so don’t be confused! iPad2 owners with basebands should stay away from all updates to maintain the jailbreak!

To sum everything up, this version of RedSn0w supports a tethered jailbreak for all iDevices on iOS 4.3.4 / iOS 4.2.9 except for the iPad 2. More specifically, this version is meant for kernel hackers only and it is advised that all other people should stay away from iOS 4.3.4 / iOS 4.2.9 as they ad no new features and were strictly released as an update to fix jailbreak exploits. For those of you who have an iPad 2, you cannot currently go back to iOS 4.3.3 on SHSH blobs after the signing window is closed so to maintain a jailbreak, you should stay away from all updates.

If you are a hacker or developer and you understand the risk you would be taking using this version of RedSn0w then the links you may need can be found below:

Again, this version of RedSn0w is for kernal hackers only. There is NO reason for an average user to update to iOS 4.3.4 and use this jailbreak as of right now.

 

Jailbreak iOS 4.2.9 / iOS 4.3.4 Using PwnageTool – Confirmed

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10 months ago
by Shay in , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Apple pushed out iOS 4.3.4 for the iPhone, iPad, and the iPod Touch. If you or someone you know accidentally upgraded to iOS 4.3.4 (on a GSM iDevice) or iOS 4.2.9 (on a CDMA iDevice) and your iDevice is not an iPad 2 then you are safe! You can use PwnageTool to jailbreak any device except for the iPad 2 running on the new version of iOS, while also preserving your baseband for an ultrasn0w unlock later on (for those of you with iPhones). The tool / jailbreak method has been confirmed to work. One of the downsides is that the jailbreak is tethered, which means that if your device loses power or restarts when then you will have to boot it into the jailbroken state again. Despite it being an annoying jailbreak, it beats having no jailbreak at all. The method required is the same for those of you who are familiar with it. Download the iOS 4.3.4 or iOS 4.2.9 IPSW, create the custom firmware bundle using PwnageTool, then restore to the custom firmware IPSW using iTunes. The folks over at RedmondPie have created a tutorial informing you how to do just that for those of you who are unfamiliar with how to do it. Happy jailbreaking!

iOS 4.3.4 / 4.2.9 Released – JailbreakMe 3.0 Patched

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10 months ago
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Apple recently seeded iOS 4.3.4 for its iOS devices including the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, and 3rd and 4th generation iPod Touch devices. Apple also release a comparable update for Verizon Wireless’ CDMA iPhone 4, iOS 4.2.9.

These new builds include a security update that addresses the vulnerability with PDF files. This directly patches the extremely popular JailbreakMe.com jailbreak solution, which was by far the easiest way to jailbreak iOS devices. JailbreakMe will no longer function on devices running the newer firmwares, which are available now on iTunes.

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RedSn0w Updated To Version 0.9.8b2 For iOS 5 Beta 3

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10 months ago
by Shay in , , , , , , ,

Earlier today, users who were updating to iOS 5 beta 3 and jailbreaking with Redsn0w reported experiencing AppStore application issues where these apps just didn’t work. iOS developer and hacker ih8sn0w mentioned the following to clarify why this bug was occuring:

redsn0w seems to be having sandbox errors due to it using the old b1 kernel. I and many others have not seen any issues with sn0wbreeze related to AppStore apps. If you prefer to use redsn0w, I am sure @MuscleNerd is working on a fix.

MuscleNerd recently tweeted that Redsn0w was updated as well to fix the sandboxing issue with AppStore applications on iOS 5 beta 3.

redsn0w 0.9.8b2 http://is.gd/6eek4Y should fix 50b3 App Store issue (if you’re already JB, just use this to boot tethered

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ih8sn0w Releases Sn0wbreeze 2.8b4 For iOS 5 Beta 3

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10 months ago
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iH8sn0w (@iH8sn0w) recently tweeted that he has updated Sn0wbreeze 2.8 to support iOS 5 beta 3. His message said the following:

sn0wbreeze v2.8b4 for today’s iOS 5 beta 3 for developers is now available. All release notes + link — pastie.org/2199509

The support devices include:

  • iPhone 3GS (old bootrom) (UNTETHERED)
  • iPhone 3GS (new bootrom) (TETHERED)
  • iPhone 4 (GSM) (TETHERED)
  • iPhone 4 (CDMA) (TETHERED)
  • iPod Touch 3G (TETHERED)
  • iPod Touch 4 (TETHERED)
  • iPod 1G (TETHERED)

Also, if you didn’t already know, Sn0wbreeze is for Windows users only. You can download it from the following link: Sn0wbreeze 2.8b4

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PowerCenter Pro – All-In-One Widget Now Having PreSale Event

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10 months ago
by Shay in , , , , , ,

Widgets are growing more and more popular as iOS 5 inches closer to a release. iOS developer Aaron Wright (@WrightsCS) is about to release a widget named PowerCenter Pro. This widget includes all the components anyone might need to manage their iOS device quickly from the Notification Center. not only is management a key component of this application, but the ability to view different types of important information directly from the Notification Center comes in handy pretty often. The widget shares the same functionality as SBSettings and UISettings (which is no longer available due to the developer leaving the community for a short period of time).

PowerCenter Pro includes toggles from the following:

  • Lock (Device Lock)
  • Respring
  • Safe Mode
  • Turn Off (Shutdown)
  • Reboot
  • Airplane Mode
  • Data
  • Bluetooth
  • Location
  • Wifi
  • Volume
  • Brightness
  • Share (Twitter/Facebook)
  • Settings

All of which are followed by a Donate button in case you want to show some support to the developer.

The first page in the widget includes a screen that shows you information such as the amount of free RAM you have, your Wi-Fi IP, your firmware, and your iDevice. This specific informaiton can be useful for a different variety of reasons including your IP for SSH and free ram for performance purposes, etc. The second page shows you what percentage your battery is at (similar to Aaron’s standalone application; Battery Center). The following pages include the various toggles mentioned above.

One of the coolest things about this widget that makes it stand out is the safeguard that was implemented. You have to swipe your finger from side to side to access the different pages which house the toggles and features mentioned. To prevent you from accidentally clicking one of the toggles, there is a safeguard, which is a window that appears confirming whether you want to perform the function or cancel out. This safeguard will definitely prove to be useful to many.

PowerCenter Pro also puts an icon on your SpringBoard in case you want to further customize the widget. There is also a theme section, where the app opens up to themers, designers, and the like so that the look and feel of PowerCenter Pro can fit your taste. There will be a featured Themes section, so that people can view which themes are most popular after some well-designed themes are released. There will probably be themes directly on Cydia to buy / download for when development picks up.

As of right now, PowerCenter Pro has not yet been released on Cydia but should be soon. When it does hit Cydia, it will be available for $2.49. Due to its incorporation of the Notification Center, PowerCenter Pro is only available to those on iOS 5 firmwares. The developer has also opened up a pre-sale event for those who want the application early and at a cheaper price. The pre-sale will save you $1.49, making you pay only $1 for the whole widget. You will have access to links before the release on Cydia. The information about this can be found directly on the following website: Presale – PowerCenter Pro. If you want to give the application a test, a free version of PowerCenter Pro (PowerCenter) can be downloaded on the developer’s repository. The free version lacks some core features that make the Pro version significantly better but it is a good way to test the waters. The repository is: http://cydia.wrightscs.com/

To keep up to date with the developer and his work on PowerCenter Pro, you can follow Aaron on Twitter.  You can also view his website for more information about his other products and his current projects.

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