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How to Install Mobile Terminal on iPad 2 & iPhone 4S

On January 23, 2012, in Hacks, How to, by TechAdmin
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Mobile Terminal for 5.0.1 iOS is one of the most use jailbreak tweaks. Sadly, the updated version is not available in Cydia. However, you can still install Mobile Terminal on iPad 2 or on iPhone 4S, or on any other device. Here are the steps that you need to follow:

Step 1: Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1

Step 2: Download Mobile Terminal: MobileTerminal_520-1_iphoneos-arm.deb

Step 3: SSH into iPhone. Windows: Use i-FunBox or WinCSP. Mac: Use CyberDuck

Step 4: Copy the Mobile Terminal file (that you downloaded in step 2 above) to: /var/root/Media/Cydia/AutoInstall

Note: You should be able to find the specified directories in your device’s file system. If you cannot locate the “Cydia” folder in “Media”, create it. Then create another folder named “AutoInstall” in “Cydia” folder and copy the .deb file there.

Step 5: Reboot your device.

That’s it! You can now find the Mobile Terminal on your iOS 5.0.1 powered device.

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Download Zephyr v1.0, Swipe for Multitasking Switcher

On December 29, 2011, in Hacks, by TechAdmin
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Grant Paul has released another awesome tool, Zephyr v1.0 for iOS, that lets you swipe up to see Multitasking Switcher. You can download Zephyr from BigBoss Repo in Cydia. It’s not free though, and costs $3. Once you install it, you don’t have to double tap the Home button to see the Multitasking Switcher. You can, rather swipe up to see it. It’s smooth. Here is a video walkthrough of Zephyr:

To install it:

  • Open Cydia on your device and search for Zephyr.
  • Purchase and install it on your device.

Note: Since this is a jailbreak tweak, you will need to jailbreak your device first, if you haven’t done it already. You can jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 using Redsn0w 0.9.10 or PwnageTool 5.0.1. If you are on a tethered jailbreak, you can untether it using Corona 5.0.1 Untether.

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Install Corona Untether 5.0.1 Cydia Tool for Untethered iOS 5.0.1 Jailbreak

On December 27, 2011, in Hacks, How to, by TechAdmin
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For those of you who are on tethered 5.0.1 jailbreak, Corona Untether 5.0.1 by Chronic Dev Team is a great tool in Cydia that will let you untether iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak. So, you will not need to download any other tools or connect your device to the computer. Remember you should already be on a tethered jailbreak to use this, here’s how to do it:

Install Corona Untether 5.0.1 (Cydia)

Step 1: Open Cydia

Step 2: Search for Corona. You’ll notice Corona 5.0.1 untether in search results.

Step 3: Click on search result and then install Corona.

Step 4: Reboot your device.

Step 5: Your device should now start without being connected to the computer.

That’s it. Enjoy!

Why Use Corona Untether 5.0.1:

  • No need to download iOS 5.0.1 IPSW
  • No need to connect your device to the computer
  • You can install Corona Untether 5.0.1 while on the go
  • It works over all tethered jailbroken devices (other than iPhone 4S & iPad 2).
  • It doesn’t matter if you used Redsn0w 0.9.9 or Sn0wbreeze, you can use Corona to untether it.

For those of you who want to jailbreak from scratch, you can use redsn0w 0.9.10 for untethered iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak.

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Firebreak Cydia App for iOS 5: Enable Camera Panorama Mode in iOS 5.0

On November 10, 2011, in Hacks, How to, by TechAdmin
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iOS 5 has a cool new hidden feature in camera app. Guess what, you can enable panorama mode for camera on your device. You can use Firebreak Cydia app for iOS 5.0 to enable panorama mode in iOS 5.0. Here is the guide:

Requirements:

  • A gyroscope capable device (iPad 2, iPhone 4S or iPhone 4)
  • iOS 5.0, jailbroken.

Note: iPad 2 and iPhone 4S are not jailbreakable on iOS 5.0 at the moment.

Enabling Panorama Mode with Firebreak

Step 1: Jailbreak iOS 5.0 on your device

Step 2: Open Cydia and search for FireBreak app, it’s in BigBoss repo.

Step 3: Install the app

Firebreak

Please note that it will not add a new icon onto your SpringBoard. You will, however, see the panorama button in Camera options.

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SemiTether Jailbreak Tool for iOS 5.0 from BigBoss Repo

On October 23, 2011, in Hacks, by TechAdmin
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You may not be able to get untethered iOS 5.0 jailbreak but there’s a semi-tether jailbreak tool that lets you start your iOS device without having to plug it to the PC. Some apps won’t work; like Safari, Mail and all Cydia apps; but you’d be able to make calls and send messages. The tool is live and is available in Cydia via BigBoss repo. Here’s how to install it:

Step 1: Jailbreak iOS 5.0 with Redsn0w or Sn0wbreeze, if you haven’t already.

Step 2: Add http://thebigboss.org/semitether repo in Cydia. To do this:

  1. Open Cydia, navigate to Manage tab and tap on Sources
  2. In Sources, tap on “Edit” (top-right corner), then tap on “Add” (top-left corner)
  3. Enter the repo URL: http://bigboss.org/semitether and hit “Add”.

Step 3: Once added, tap on the source to view the packages.

Step 4: You will notice Semi-Tether package in there. Tap to open it and then install it.

SemiTether Repo  SemiTether iOS 5

That’s it! Now you will be able to boot your tethered jailbroken device without connecting it to the PC. This is really useful while you are on the go and away from computer.

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Swype for iPhone: Jailbreak Dev Ports Swype to iOS

On July 7, 2011, in Hacks, by TechAdmin
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Swype for iPhone jailbreak app is now available in Cydia. Swype is popular keyboard plugin that makes it easier to type on touch based keyboard. It’s already available for Android, Windows Phone as well as for Symbian. iDevice owners have been waiting for Swype for iOS for long time and finally a jailbreak developer has been able to port Swype to iOS devices.

Since it’s a jailbreak app, you will need to jailbreak your device first. If your device is running iOS 4.3.3 firmware, you can opt for easiest way to jailbreak with JailbreakMe 3.0. After you’ve jailbroken, follow the steps below:

Install Swype 0.1.0 for iOS via wynd Repo

Step 1: Open Cydia and move to Manage tab

Step 2: Tap on Sources > Edit > Add

Step 3: When you tap on add, a window will pop up asking for a URL, type following URL:

http://wynd.x10.mx

Then tap on Add.

Swype-Repo

Step 4: Once repo is added and packages are downloaded. Tap on the repo.

It will show the packages available via this repo.

Swype-0.1.0

Step 5: Tap on Swype and then install it.

Swype

Swype for iPhone is currently in beta so it may cause some issues on some devices.

via ModMyi

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iTelePad2Pod: How to Run iPad Apps on iPhone / iPod Touch

On April 27, 2011, in Hacks, How to, by TechAdmin
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Want to run iPad apps on iPhone or iPod Touch? Now you can! All you need to do is to jailbreak your device and iTelePad2Pod will allow you to run iPad-only apps on iPhone. Here’s the guide:

Note: This is for Mac OSX only, iTelePad2Pod for Windows is not available at the moment.

Before you Begin:

Step 1: Unzip the iTelePad2Pod and copy the unzipped folder (named iTelePad2Pod) to Applications

Step 2: Run iTelePad2Pod.app from inside the folder. (/Applications/iTelePad2Pod/iTelePad2Pod.app)

Step 3: Follow on-screen instructions from thereon.

via modmyi

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How to Install Mobile Terminal 4.3.1 iOS [iPhone 4, iPad Compatible]

On April 4, 2011, in Hacks, How to, by TechAdmin
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Mobile Terminal crashes on iOS 4.3.1? No surprises there as the Terminal in Cydia is outdated and is not iOS 4.3.1 compatible. Next on how to install Mobile Terminal 4.3.1 iOS compatible, you will have to manually download the Terminal deb file and install it onto iPhone. You can install Terminal 4.26 or Terminal 511-1 deb file. Here is the guide:

Before you Begin:

Download Mobile Terminal 4.3.1 iOS compatible [MobileTerminal_511-1_iphoneos-arm.deb]

Jailbreak iOS 4.3.1

SSH into iOS 4.3.1

You will need to access your iOS filesystem to put the installation file.

Installing Mobile Terminal for iOS 4.3.1

Step 1: Access Raw File system of your iDevice using any of tools listed above

Step 2: Copy the downloaded MobileTerminal_511-1_iphoneos-arm.deb to /var/root/Media/Cydia/AutoInstall

Step 3: Reboot your device

Once your device restarts, you will find Terminal on SpringBoard. Try it, no more Mobile Terminal crashes on iOS 4.3.1.

Important: If you can’t locate the “Cydia” folder in “Media”, create it. Then create another folder named “AutoInstall” in “Cydia” folder and copy the .deb file there.

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SpringBoard Enhancer – 5 Icons per Row, 5 Icons Dock & More

On March 17, 2011, in Hacks, by TechAdmin
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If you want to customize your SpringBoard, the crazy way, then SpringBoard Enhancer tweak is just for you. It allows you handful of customizations like, 5 icons per row in iPhone, 5 icons dock and lot of other customizations. Most amazing of all is that it sets your SpringBoard free, so you can have any number of icons in a row from 5 to none at all. Here’s what it can do for you (from release notes):

  • have 5 icons in each row of the springboard grid and in the dock.
  • have 5 icons in each row of the folder grid.
  • have 5 icons per page in the app switcher
  • the springboard grid is unlocked: you can put icons anywhere on the grid and in the folders.
  • Shut down like a TV! (And Android 2.3.)
  • vibrate on answering calls

Here’s quick screenshot:

SpringBoard-Enhancer

You can download SpringBoard Enhancer FREE from Cydia.

Open Cydia > Move to Search tab > Search for “SpringBoard Enhancer” and Install it.

You need to have a jailbroken iOS device. Need help jailbreaking? Here are our guides: Jailbreak iPhone 4 iOS 4.3 | Jailbreak iPad iOS 4.3

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Download MobileSubstrate 4.3 Deb to Fix Crashing Issues on iOS 4.3 [Without iFile]

On March 15, 2011, in Hacks, by TechAdmin
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MobileSubstrate, the popular Cydia app, is not iOS 4.3 compatible as yet. To fix this, you can download MobileSubstrate deb for 4.3 iOS to fix app crashing issues. Installation process is very much the same as is for Mobile Terminal for iOS 4.3. Here’s the guide that will let you install MobileSubstrate without needing to purchase iFile (that costs $4 in Cydia):

What you need:

Jailbroken iOS device: Jailbreak iPad 4.3 | Jailbreak iPhone 4 4.3

Download MobileSubstrate 4.3: mobilesubstrate_0.9.3367.deb

Step 1: On your device, launch Cydia, search & install adc2add app and reboot your device.

Install afc2add

Step 2: SSH into iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Windows Users: Use i-FunBox or WinCSP. Mac Users: Use CyberDuck.

Step 3: Copy the Mobile Substrate .deb file that you downloaded and paste it to: /var/root/Media/Cydia/AutoInstall

If there is no directory named “Cydia” in “Media”, create it. Then create another directory named “AutoInstall” in “Cydia” directory and copy the .deb file there.

Step 4: Reboot your device.

That’s it! If you have tethered jailbreak, you will have to boot tethered with iBooty 4.3. You can install Mobile Terminal 511-1 same way.

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