Get Internet Access When Your Government Shuts It Down

Does your government have an Internet kill-switch? Read our guide to Guerrilla Networking and be prepared for when the lines get cut.

These days, no popular movement goes without an Internet presence of some kind, whether it's organizing on Facebook or spreading the word through Twitter. And as we've seen in Egypt, that means that your Internet connection can be the first to go. Whether you're trying to check in with your family, contact your friends, or simply spread the word, here are a few ways to build some basic network connectivity when you can't rely on your cellular or landline Internet connections.

 

Ultrasn0w 1.2 Unlocks iPhone 3GS, 3G on iOS 4.2.1 [How to Guide]

The iPhone Dev Team has just released ultrasn0w 1.2 which brings carrier unlock for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G on iOS 4.2.1 or iOS 4.1.

From the iPhone Dev Team Blog:

 

Cydia Tweak Updates Faster: How To Get

Are you tired of the Cydia reloading the data just to see new tweaks in Cydia? Well now you can check them using an RSS feeder! This guide will show you how to set everything up to show you how to check your Cydia updates in no time!

 

Play Flash Videos on Your iOS Device with iOSFlashVideo [How to Guide]

Have you ever wanted to watch a video on your iOS device, but you needed flash? Now you can watch videos on your device using iOSFlashVideo! Neither jailbreak or payments required for this method! Just follow the steps below and you can play your flash videos on your iOS device easily.

 

Restore iPhone 3GS, 3G to iOS 4.2.1 / 4.1 on 06.15.00 Baseband After Using Ultrasn0w 1.2 [How to Guide]

In case you have unlocked your iPhone 3GS / 3G by flashing iPad Baseband 6.15.00 with Ultrasn0w 1.2 on iOS 4.2.1, and have issues while restoring your device, here is Sherif Hashim the guy behind ultrasn0w unlock tool, has posted a simple guide showing how to restore your iPhone 3GS / 3G to avoid iTunes errors.

 

How to Watch Flash Video on Your iDevice Using iOSFlashVideo

These are instructions on how to watch Flash video on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using the iOSFlashVideo bookmarklet. Currently support sites are Dailymotion, Flickr Video, MegaVideo, Vimeo.
Step One
Press to launch Safari from your SpringBoard.

 

How to Switch Back to Old Facebook Profile Page Layout

Facebook has introduced the new design for profile pages with prominent display of basic profile information, latest photos, friends list and more. However, some users may not like the new design and want to revert back to old Facebook profile page layout. Do you want really to switch back to old Facebook profile page layout design?

 

HOW TO: Upgrade to New Cydia on iOS 4.2.1

In case if you still didn't update your Cydia to the new version on your iOS 4.2.1, and while there is no option to do the update directly from Cydia, I will show you how to do this with a few simple steps. After you will update to the new Cydia you will feel a huge performance boost throughout the whole applications.

New Cydia features:

• Reduced loading changes time
• Section remapping optimizations
• Faster reloading data
• Faster, native search
• Uses public SDK classes whenever possible
• Rewritten, faster web views with zooming support
• Changes badge works again
• More stable webviews (no crashes when queueing)
• Redesigned settings page
• Redesigned stashing page
• Faster scrolling of table views
• Bug fixes
• Ads no longer break the package views until restart
• Much better queuing UI
• Stabler refreshing bar

Requirement

• Safari Download Manager (BigBoss repo)
• iFile (BigBoss repo)

Here's the step by step guide to update your Cydia to the new version:

STEP 1: Download the new Cydia package from here on your iPhone using Safari Download Manager

STEP 2: Once the file has downloaded, navigate to var/mobile/Media/Downloads in iFile

STEP 3: Tap cydia_1.0.3366-…phoneos-arm.deb, then “Installer” (The .deb should install rather quickly.)

STEP 4: When the install is done, close iFile and respring your iPhone, enjoy new Cydia.

How to know that you have installed the new Cydia? go to app’s home page and look at the Cydia version number right above your iPhone’s UDID.

• New Cydia version is 1.0.3366-1
• Old Cydia version is 1.0.3222-73

Note: please be sure that you have backed up before you start doing any changes [via iDB].

Disclaimer: This guide is for testing & educational purposes only. Follow it on your own risk. I’m not responsible for any loss of important data or malfunctioning of your iPhone.

 

HOW TO: Activate iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G Without Original SIM or Hacktivation with SAM & Redsn0w 0.9.6b6

Few minutes ago, a new mix-up between iPhone dev-team and sbingner, has been done to allow you to activate your iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G without using original SIM or Hactivation. Thanks to sbingner's new tool which called SAM (Subscriber Artificial Module) and redsn0w 0.9.6b6. Moreover this mix-up has fixed the battery consuming after unlocking iPhone 3GS/3G with ultrasn0w 1.2. Let's check out how use this package after the jump.

 

HOW TO: Fix iPhone 3GS / 3G Battery Drain Problem & Over Heat After Unlocking With Ultrasn0w 1.2

The newly released ultrasn0w 1.2 which unlocked the iPhone 3GS/3G running iOS 4.2.1 by flashing the iPad baseband 06.15.00 using Redsn0w 0.9.6b5 or PwnageTool 4.1.3, has caused two major issues for many iPhone 3GS/3G users, ultrasn0w 1.2 has led to aggressive battery drainage, in addition, iPhone becoming excessively hot. Sherif Hashim, one of the hackers behind ultrasn0w has addressed these issues, let's check out them after the jump.

Here's Hashim justifying these issues

i hope those of u with 3g/3gs are enjoying their updated unlocked devices, all props to @MuscleNerd & co. for making this possible :) , hopefully the iphone 4 on 2.10.04 and 3.10.01 follows within a good time table.

on a very important side note, before anyone starts to complain about battery drainage issues after installing the new ultrasn0w on the 6.15.00 updated BB, the culprit here is not ultrasn0w, it's the hacktivation process (activating the phone by pwnage tool or redsn0w rather than using an official carrier sim to do so) that u mostly did while jailbreaking.

The 4.1 and 4.2.1 ipsws unlike their old ancestors, seem to keep looking for valid push certificates all the time, either thru your wifi, or thru your cellular data network (which u only have after installing ultrasn0w and hence u accuse it) , this can be seen clearly if u have a cellular working data plan for 3g or edge and u watched the settings > general > usage > cellular network data (sent & received are continuously increasing even without using any internet traffics on the phone) , this will also render the phone going hot even in stand by mode and also very rapid battery drainage occurs plus consuming ur data if you were not on an unlimited plan.

How can you fix these problems:

so to resolve this, u either:
A) 1st Solution: try to activate the phone using the official sim if u have it (even if the sim itself is old and not working) , or borrow it from a friend if it's possible, by any means, try to have an access to one and use it

B) 2nd Solution: if A is not feasible, u can install SBsettings from featured cydia packages and turn wifi and data off when u r not using it (shuts down both 3g and edge) , till C is done

C) 3rd Solution: there is a very nice module being worked on by a trusted jailbreak app dev, namely @sbingner , which ll resolve that issue for those having it, the details of which shouldn't be disclosed until he finishes his awesome work, till then, either use A or B to resolve the issue if it exists for you

In case you're one of those who suffering from the above mentioned problems after unlocking their devices with ultrasn0w 1.2, you have to try the above solutions as they will handle the situation, but don't forget to feed us back with your results on the comments section.

 

HOW TO: Update / Unlock iPhone 3GS / 3G Baseband 06.15.00 with Redsn0w 0.9.6b5 on iOS 4.2.1 / 4.1 [Windows & Mac]

Well, here's the iPhone Dev-Team has just released redsn0w 0.9.6b5 to jailbreak iPhone 3GS and 3G on iOS 4.2.1 and update baseband to 06.15.00 which can be unlocked with the newly released ultrasn0w 1.2, the redsn0w 0.9.6b5 is available for both windows and mac users.

The new redsn0w 0.9.6beta5 is out. It gives both Windows and OSX users the ability to flash the iPad 06.15 baseband on iPhone3G or iPhone3GS. It fetches the baseband files directly from Apple for now (the only IPSW you ever point it at is the stock IPSW for the FW on your iPhone right now). There may be a long delay while it’s doing this (their servers are currently getting pounded).

WARNING — YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!  PLEASE UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES OF UPDATING TO 06.15.

1. There is no way to come back down from 06.15, and there’s no hiding the baseband version from Apple. You’ll be voiding your warranty in a very obvious way.
2. If some future baseband comes out with a critical fix, you won’t be able to update to it if it remains down in the 05.xx sequence (then again, you wouldn’t update to it if you wanted to keep your unlock anyway).
3. Starting with FW 4.2.1 if you have 06.15 on your iPhone you won’t ever be able to restore to stock firmware (it will fail).  You’ll need to only restore to custom IPSWs (then again, if you’re unlocker you should already be doing that).

For whom is this Guide:
This version of redsn0w 0.9.6b5 is developed ONLY for iPhone 3GS and 3G users who rely on unlock. Precisely,  This guide showing how to jailbreak and update baseband to 06.15.00 for ONLY iPhone 3GS and 3G who have unlocked devices.

Unsupported devices, what have to do:
iPhone 4 and 3GS users who don't rely on unlock, you can follow the same guide but with redsn0w 0.9.6b4 to jailbreak their devices on iOS 4.2.1, see guide Posted Here.

Here's the step by step guide:

STEP 1: Download redsn0w 0.9.6b5,  iOS 4.2.1 for your device(download links at the end).

STEP 2: Update to 4.2.1 firmware using the IPSW file you just downloaded via iTunes 10.1.

STEP 3: Launch Redsn0w 0.9.6b5,  and browse for iOS 4.2.1 firmware final version.

STEP 4: Now you have to select "Install Cydia" and "Install iPad baseband", and then click "Next" (in this step redsn0w will update your baseband to 06.15.00 which works with ultrasn0w 1.2)

STEP 5: Now make sure your device is both OFF and PLUGGED IN to the computer before you click “Next”.

STEP 6: At this stage you will need to put your iPhone in DFU mode by holding “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: You will Get a Jailbroken Device on the latest iOS 4.2.1  and the unlockable baseband 06.15.00

STEP 8: This step is only for these devices iPhone 4, 3GS (New Bootrom), iPod touch 4G,  3G, 2G, iPad. While this is tethered jailbreak and whenever you want to do anything related to jailbreak like SSH your device, or running Cydia, you must first run your device in the so called “jailbroken state” on every reboot by using “Just boot tethered right now” option.

How to unlock iPhone 3GS / 3G on iOS 4.2.1 / 4.1 using ultrasn0w 1.2 :
This is the final step to get your device unlocked on iOS 4.2.1 / 4.1 with the newly release ultrasn0w 1.2, follow our full step by step guide Posted Here.

Download iOS 4.2.1 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
Download Redsn0w 0.9.6b5 for Windows
Download Redsn0w 0.9.6b5 for Mac
Download iTunes 10.1 for Windows or Mac

 

Ultrasn0w 1.2 Unlocks iPhone 3GS, 3G on iOS 4.2.1 [How to Guide]

The iPhone Dev Team has just released ultrasn0w 1.2 which brings carrier unlock for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G on iOS 4.2.1 or iOS 4.1.

From the iPhone Dev Team Blog:

 

HOW TO: Save and Reinstall A List of Your Cydia Apps

In case you upgraded your device to a newer version of iOS and want to keep your Cydia apps, themes, tweaks, package and etc from losing, here's a few simple steps to save your Cydia apps list and reinstall it again to your device.

Save your Cydia apps:

• Open Mobile Terminal (you can get it from Cydia)
• Enter this command:  "dpkg-get-selections> installed-apps.txt"
• Now we have created the Cydia app list file which called "installed-apps.txt" in " / var / mobile "
• You are done, use your favorite SFTP client (Cyberduck (Mac OS X) or WinSCP (Windows) to SHH into your device).

Reinstalling your Cydia apps again:
Now I will submit the file called "installed-apps.txt" to "/ var / mobile", after reinstalling Cydia and Terminal, type this commands:

• "su"
• Type your password (default password: alpine)
• "dpkg-set-selections "
• "apt-get dselect-upgrade"
• If you found problems type this command: "apt-get dselect-fix-missing-upgrade"
• Now Cydia will automatically reinstall all your packages.

[via Kioskea]

 

HOW TO: Enable AirPrint on iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2G

As most of you know, AirPrint may be the most interesting feature in the newly released iOS 4.2.1 that allows you to print documents and files directly from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. But not all devices will be able to enjoy this function, so we will show you how to enable AirPrint on non-supported devices as iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2G.

 

HOW TO: Install Cydia Tweaks & Apps using Redsn0w 0.9.6b3

Earlier today we posted that iPhone Dev Team has released Redsn0w 0.9.6b3 with OpenSSH and APT patches which is really useful for app developers who wants to try their Cydia tweaks and jailbreak apps on iOS 4.2.1.

As you know, Cydia is still broken on iOS 4.2.1 and the new version is not out yet but with the latest version of Redsn0w, you can install jailbreak apps without Cydia installed on your iOS device. Your jailbreak-app package must be in gzip-compressed tar format that Redsn0w can read and also it must be around 15MB in size. The iPhone Dev Team already released OpenSSH package can be download from here which is used to install OpenSSH using the instructions below.

STEP 1: Download Redsn0w 0.9.6b3 (Windows - Mac OS X).

STEP 2: Your device must be on iOS 4.2.1, and you have to save .IPSW firmware of iOS 4.2.1 on your desktop (helpful link).

STEP 3: Once you download Redsn0w, launch it and click Browse then select the suitable iOS 4.2.1 .IPSW file for your iOS device so RedSn0w can recognize it.

STEP 4: In this new page, mark on “Install Custom Bundle” & “Just boot tethered right now” options. Then select the package you want to install as shown in the screenshots below:

STEP 5: After few minutes, the tool will recognize the package then click on Next and you will be guided to put your iOS device in DFU mode.

STEP 6: Once your device in DFU mode, it will reboot with SSH package installed. Now use Cyberduck (Mac OS X) or WinSCP (Windows) to SHH into your device.

From now on, you will need to boot using Redsn0w whenever your device is rebooted until comex make iOS 4.2.x jailbreak untethered. So, whenever you want to SSH into your device, you must first run your device in the “jailbroken state” on every reboot by using “Just boot tethered right now” option in Redsn0w. We'll be happy to answer your questions. [via iPhoneItalia]

UPDATE 1: Here's how to install Cydia on jailbroken iOS 4.2.1 devices via SSH enabled devices, check full guide posted here.

 

Downgrade iOS 4.2.1 to iOS 4.1 / 4.0.2 / 4.0.1 on iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPod Touch 4G, 3G

It was possible that you have the curiosity to experiment iOS 4.2.1 GM new features which was released yesterday to iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPod touch 4G, 3G, 2G and iPad, if you still didn't, you can download and jailbreak it now from here. You will note that Cydia still have some issues, the matter which make jailbreak pointless for many.

Moreover the new iOS 4.2.1 GM build has a new baseband version which puts a lot of doubts around the upcoming unlock. Therefore I prepared the downgrade guide from iOS 4.2.1 GM to iOS 4.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.1 or lower.

STEP 1: Download iOS 4.1 or older firmwares for iPhone or iPod Touch.

STEP 2: Put your iPhone in DFU Mode by following this steps,

• Connect your iPhone to your computer.
• Turn iPhone off.
• Start iTunes
• Hold Power and Home buttons together for 10 seconds or so.
• Release Power button but keep holding the Home button until your computer recognizes a new USB device.
• iTunes will now recognize your iPad.

STEP 3: If you are on iPhone 3G or iPod touch 2G (non-MC model) bypass this step. This step is about adding Saurik’s Server address to your system hosts file. This trick make iTunes thinks it is talking to Apple, while it is talking to Cydia while the restoring process.

• Locate "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\" for Windows and "/etc/" directory for Mac, then locate “hosts” file andOpen it in Notepad (for Windows) or TextEdit (for Mac OS X) and add this at the bottom of the file.

74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com

At last it will be like that, then save it

STEP 4: Now, You will have to restore your iDevice to iOS 4.1, 4.0.2 or 4.0.1  by clicking on the iPhone icon on the left sidebar of iTunes then hold left “alt” button on Mac (“Shift” button on Windows) on the keyboard and then click on “Restore” then release the alt button, Now Select the iOS 4.1, 4.0.2 or 4.0.1 ipsw file you have already downloaded in Step 1 and let iTunes do some automated Steps.

STEP 5: You will need to exit recovery mode, so download TinyUmbrella (Windows / Mac). Run it and the click on “Exit Recovery” button. Your device will now restart normally.

Now you got back to iOS 4.1, 4.0.2 or 4.0.1 and you can jailbreak your iPhone using our guide posted here.

 

Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 GM on iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G and iPod touch 4G, 3G with Redsn0w 0.9.6b2 [Guide]

Today we broke the news about the release of iOS 4.2.1 GM for iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPod touch 4G, 3G and iPad. Now you can use Redsn0w 0.9.6b2 to jailbreak all these iOS devices. Moreover I have collected the direct download links for iOS 4.2.1 GM to all above mentioned devices.

You have to note that Cydia doesn't work till now due to some issues on the private APIs used by Cyida which has been changed by Apple. Bud don't worry the developers has fixed these issues and it is only a matter of time as they are waiting for the iOS 4.2.1 public release. For now you can install jailbroken-apps via SSH - until we got the new Cydia version - as you have full root access on your iOS device.

STEP 1: Download redsn0w 0.9.6b2,  iOS 4.2.1 GM and iOS 4.1 final version for iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPod touch 4G, 3G (download links at the end).

STEP 2: Update to 4.2.1 GM firmware using the IPSW file you just downloaded via iTunes.

STEP 3: Launch Redsn0w 0.9.6b2,  and Browse for iOS 4.1 firmware final version (NOT iOS 4.2.1 GM). 

STEP 4: Select "Install Cydia" and click on Next

STEP 5: Now make sure your device is both OFF and PLUGGED IN to the computer before you click “Next”.

STEP 6: At this stage you will need to put your iPhone in DFU mode by holding “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: You will Get a Jailbroken Device on the latest iOS 4.2.1 GM as soon as the process ends.

NOTE: If you have an unlocked iDevice with ultrasn0w, you have to stay away from Redsn0w, as it updates your baseband to latest version, which is still unlockable till now.

Download iOS 4.1 (Final version) for iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPod touch.
Download iOS 4.2.1 GM for iPhone 4.
Download iOS 4.2.1 GM for iPhone 3GS.
Download iOS 4.2.1 GM for iPhone 3G.
Download iOS 4.2.1 GM for iPod touch 4G.
Download iOS 4.2.1 GM for iPod touch 3G.
Download Redsn0w 0.9.6b2 for Windows and Mac
Download iTunes 10.1 for Windows or Mac

[Download Links via GumballTech]

 

HOW TO: Jailbreak iOS 4.1 with Sn0wbreeze 2.1

Sn0wbreeze 2.1 was out this morning to jailbreak iOS 4.1 on all devices. The new version of Sn0wbreeze is based Limera1n's exploit but with this one, you can preserve your device's baseband by creating custom firmwares and upgrade your device using it to keep your carrier unlock.

Supported Devices:

• iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G
• iPod touch 4G / 3G / 2G
• iPad WiFi and 3G
• Apple TV 2G

Before we start the steps, make sure your computer is running Windows 7, Vista or XP and your iOS device is running older firmware not iOS 4.1.

STEP 1: Download iTunes 10.1 (or iTunes 10) from the links at the bottom of post.

STEP 2: Now start iTunes and sync your iPhone with your PC so that it backs-up all your important data including settings, apps, music, contacts and photos.

STEP 3: Download Sn0wbreeze 2.1 (links at the bottom of post) and move all these files on the desktop.

STEP 4: Launch Sn0wbreeze (please note that when used windows 7 or vista, you need to start your application in administrator mode, by clicking the right mouse button on the icon and selecting "Run as administrator") then select Expert Mode and click on the blue arrow.

STEP 5: Now, point Sn0wbreeze to the original firmware (downloads at the bottom) by clicking on Browse and select it as below:

STEP 6: Once your device is recognized, hit the blue arrow.

STEP 7: Click on General, and check on Activate the iPhone [Hacktivate] if you are on unofficial carrier and want to hacktivate your phone by Sn0wbreeze.

Other items are optional, depends on your choices. You can't install Ultrasn0w automatically due to some problems between the developer of Sn0wbreeze and the iPhone Dev Team.

STEP 8: At the end, hit Build IPSW to start creating your firmware.

STEP 9: Once you finished, you have to put your device in DFU mode. Sn0wbreeze will help you with that.

STEP 10: Now iTunes will detect will detect your device in recovery mode. To install the new firmware, you have to restore using the cooked firmware by clicking on the iPhone icon on the left sidebar of iTunes then hold left “alt” button (“shift” button on Windows) on the keyboard and then click on “Restore” then release the alt button, now select the custom firmware created by Sn0wbreeze and let iTunes go in a bunch of steps.

STEP 11: Well done, now you can unlock your iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G using the latest version of Ultrasn0w by following the step by step guide posted here.

In case you got any problems with the guide, we would like to hear from you by commenting in the comment section below. [via iPhoneItalia]

Download iOS 4.1 for iPhone and iPod touch
Download iOS 3.2.2 for iPad
Download iTunes 10.1
Download Sn0wbreeze 2.1
Download .NET Framework 3.5 (required to run Sn0wbreeze)

 

Download Your Facebook Photos and Videos to Your Computer [Video Guide]

The latest Facebook features allow you to make a backup of your Facebook photos and videos directly to your computer, so that you can browse your photos and videos offline, the new feature will download all your information in one zip package. Let's see how it works in video after the jump.

As you see in the above video how you now can download everything you've ever posted on Facebook and all your correspondences with friends, in a few easy steps. Give it a try now and don't forget to feed us back in the comment section.

 

How to Enable HD Video Recording on iPhone 3GS; The Fast Way!

While back, we posted a full how to guide to enable HD video recording by logging into your device using Open SSH and some compatible steps. Whatever, there's a tweak available in Cydia now to enable HD video recording with only one step.

To enjoy this tweak, your iPhone 3GS must be jailbroken, you can use our guide posted here to jailbreak your device on iOS 4.1 using Limera1n. Once your device is jailbroken, tap on Cydia and search for HD Video Enabler for 3GS under BigBoss repository then activate it from Winterboard app. This will allow you to enable HD video recording on your iPhone 3GS.