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Jan 17
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Jailbreak iPod Touch 4G iOS 4.3 Beta with PwnageTool Bundles

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PwnageTool Bundles for iOS 4.3 has been released and you can jailbreak iPod Touch 4G 4.3 iOS Beta 1 with PT Bundles. Process is similar to that of jailbreaking iPad 4.3 Beta 1. Here’s how you can get it:

Download iOS 4.3 Beta 1 for iPod Touch

Download PwnageTool 4.1.3

Download PwnageTool Bundles for iPod Touch iOS 4.3: iPod4%2C1_4.3_8F5148b.bundle.zip

After downloading, you can follow our guide to Jailbreak iPod Touch 4.3 Beta 1 with PwnageTool Bundles.

Try this at your own risk, we’d not be held responsible if anything goes wrong.

Jan 17
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PwnageTool Bundles for iOS 4.3: Jailbreak iPad 4.3 Beta 1

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Just posted iPad 4.3 jailbreak video, PwnageTool bundle to jailbreak iPad 4.3 Beta 1 has been released. You can download PwnageTool Bundle 4.3 and use it to jailbreak iOS 4.3 Beta 1 on iPad. If you have used PT Bundles in past, it should be the similar process this time around. Here’s what you need to do:

Important Update: Apple iOS 4.3 final version has been released. You can now jailbreak iPad 4.3 with Sn0wbreeze 2.3.

Place all these files in similar folder, anywhere on your Mac.

Step 1: Patching PwnageTool to Jailbreak iPad iOS 4.3

  1. Right Click on PwnageTool app then click on click on “Show Package Contents”
  2. Copy the downloaded PwnageTool bundle (iPad1,1_4.3_8F5148b.bundle) to Contents> Resources >Firmware Bundles. Then close the folder.

Step 2: Creating Custom iPad 4.3 Firmware

  1. Connect iPad with the Mac and Launch the PwnageTool that you customized in step 1.
  2. Select Expert Mode for PwnageTool, then select your device (iPad).
  3. Browse and select the downloaded iOS 4.3 Beta firmware IPSW
  4. Select “Build” in PwnageTool and click the Next button
  5. Let PT complete the jailbreak process. Once complete, it will create custom IPSW for you.

Step 3: Creating Custom Ramdisk for iPad 4.3

  1. Open the Ramdisk Maker that you downloaded (ramdisk_maker.sh) – Open in a text editor.
  2. It will have paths to the tools, change them if required
  3. Start Terminal on Mac and run following commands one by one:
  • Note: First you need to take the Terminal in the directory where ramdisk_maker is located. Then run following commands:

cd ramdisk_maker

./ramdisk_maker.sh

Now follow the instructions as shown in the Terminal window, you will need to:

  1. Create a directory named My_Ramdisk
  2. Rename the iOS 4.3 IPSW to .zip:
  3. Extract the .zip file and look for a file named 038-0408-002.dmg therein.
  4. Copy the 038-0408-002.dmg file to My_Ramdisk directory. Terminal Screen will now show the next step instructions.
  5. Go to ramdisk_maker directory and open the Options.plist file in a text editor.
  6. Search for <key>SystemPartitionSize</key> .. then look for <integer> tag. Place 1116 in the integer tag (should look like <integer>1116</integer>).
  7. Save and close the Options.plist file.
  8. Now move the edited Options.plist file in My_Ramdisk directory. Once you do it, Terminal will move on to next step.
  9. A new file will automatically be created in My_Ramdisk directory, file name: final_ramdisk.dmg
  10. Rename the file final_ramdisk.dmg to 038-0408-002.dmg
  11. Copy the 038-0408-002.dmg file to the extracted iOS 4.3 (Replace the existing file).
  12. Select all files in extracted iOS 4.3 directory, right click and select “Compress 9 Items” to archive it in zip format again.
  13. Rename the zip file to change its extension from .zip to .ipsw.

Step 4: Restore Custom iOS 4.3 IPSW with iTunes

Here is the guide: Load Custom IPSW with iTunes

That’s all you need to do.

Jan 15
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PwnageTool Bundle 4.3: How to Jailbreak iOS 4.3 Beta 1

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Shortly after unofficial version, we have PwnageTool Bundle 4.3 from msft.guy to jailbreak iOS 4.3 Beta 1. So, all users developers who updated to iOS 4.3 Beta, can get a taste of Cydia on iOS 4.3. Here is the guide:

WARNING: This guide requires you to unofficially patch the PwnageTool with 4.3 bundles from msft.guy. It, however, is not recommended for use if you’re not a developer/advanced user. Continue at your own risk, good luck!

First, download the bundle: Bundles_iphone4_4.3b1.zip

Then, follow the instructions:

  • Unpack the original ramdisk: xpwntool orig_restore_rd.dmg restore_rd.dec.dmg -iv .. -k .. (use the keys from wiki)
  • Mount the ramdisk: hdiutil attach restore_rd.dec.dmg
  • Free up some space: rm /Volumes/ramdisk/(some unneeded large-ish file)
  • Patch asr: mv /Volumes/ramdisk/usr/sbin/asr /tmp/; bspatch /tmp/asr /Volumes/ramdisk/usr/sbin/asr (bundle_path)/asr.patch
  • Change the restore options: edit /Volumes/ramdisk/usr/local/share/restore/options.plist with Property List Editor, add ‘UpdateBaseband’ = false – see http://theiphonewiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Preventing_Baseband_Update for details
  • Unmount the ramdisk: hdiutil detach /Volumes/ramdisk
  • Re-encrypt the ramdisk: xpwntool restore_rd.dec.dmg pwned_restore_rd.dmg -t orig_restore_rd.dmg -iv .. -k ..
  • Replace the ramdisk inside of CFW produced by the Pwnage Tool with pwned_restore_rd.dmg You can either unzip and re-zip the CFW or replace it inside of /tmp/ipsw dir when PwnageTool is running.

From msftguy’s GitHub

Jan 13
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How to Jailbreak iPhone 4 iOS 4.3 Beta 1 with Unofficial PwnageTool

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Less than 24 hours since its release, you can already jailbreak iOS 4.3 Beta 1 on iPhone 4 with PwnageTool (unofficial). It only supports to jailbreak iPhone 4 iOS 4.3 for now, no other devices are supported. So, if you have upgraded to iOS 4.3 Beta 1, you can jailbreak iPhone 4 4.3 iOS with unofficial PwnageTool.

Jailbreak iOS 4.3 PwnageTool

Here is the guide to help you along the process:

How to Jailbreak 4.3 iOS Beta 1 with PwnageTool

WARNING: This is guide uses unofficial version of PwnageTool that may not be stable and will NOT preserve your baseband. So, if you rely on carrier unlock with ultrasn0w, stay away from it. Continue at your own risk!

Before you Begin:

  • Download iOS 4.3 Beta 1
  • Download Unofficial PwnageTool [Link Removed .. see Update at the end of the post]

Step 1: Launch downloaded PwnageTool in “Expert Mode” and select your device.

Step 2: Browse for iOS 4.3 Beta 1 IPSW

Step 3: Click on “Build” to create custom iOS 4.3 IPSW file

Step 4: PwnageTool will process the firmware and will cook custom IPSW that you can use

Step 5: Once custom IPSW is created, put your device in DFU mode:

  1. Press & hold Power button for 3 seconds
  2. Continue holding Power button + Press & hold Home button for 10 seconds
  3. Release Power button but continue holding Home button until iTunes detects iPhone in DFU mode.

Step 6: Once in DFU mode, you can load custom IPSW into your device. To do this:

  • On Windows: Press & hold Shift button and Click on Restore button in iTunes
  • On Mac OSX: Press & hold Alt button and Click on Restore button in iTunes

Step 7: Browse for custom IPSW that you created with PwnageTool

That’s all you got to do to jailbreak iOS 4.3.

Update: This version of unofficial PwnageTool reportedly doesn’t work. So, download link has been removed!

via RedmondPie Source: iPhoneItalia

Nov 28
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PwnageTool 4.1.3: “Wrong Firmware Bundle” Error [Fix]

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PwnageTool 4.1.3 can jailbreak and unlock iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G 4.2.1 iOS. It’s, however, bit tricky to use so you might face error saying “Wrong Firmware Bundle” in the process. To fix this error:

Make sure to:

Select correct device: iPhone 3G / 3GS

Select correct iOS version for device: iOS 4.2.1

Select iOS 3.2.2 while updating baseband OR Run PwnageTool in “Simple Mode” and it will find it for you.

Alternatively, you can use Redsn0w 0.9.6 Beta 5. Here is our guide to jailbreak and update baseband with redsn0w.

Nov 28
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Why Should you Update iPhone 3GS, 3G Baseband to 06.15.00 iPad

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Still wondering whether you should update iPhone 3GS / 3G baseband to 06.15.00? Well, if you want to unlock 05.15.04 or 05.14.02, you have to update to 06.15.00 baseband. The newly released PwnageTool 4.1.3 does this for Mac users. You can jailbreak iPhone 3GS 4.2.1 with PwnageTool as well as can update your baseband to 06.15.00 to make it unlockable. Here are some facts before you go on to update the baseband:

Compatibility

iPad modem firmware 06.15.00 is compatible with that of iPhone 3G and 3GS. Several of Dev Team members have confirmed that they’re running the iPad baseband on iPhone for some days now and it’s fully compatible.

Risk Involved

If you update to baseband 06.15.00, you will NOT be able to restore to stock firmware and will have to restore to custom IPSW all the time. So continue at your own risk. If you’re confused, read the Dev Team blog.

Your Options

If you rely on software unlock, your only option is to not to update to iOS 4.2.1 (if you haven’t already). If you have updated to iOS 4.2.1 and updated your baseband in the process, there’s no other option for you.

DISCLAIMER: Do this at your own risk.

Nov 28
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How to Jailbreak iPhone 3GS 4.2.1 with PwnageTool 4.1.3

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The newly released PwnageTool 4.1.3 can jailbreak iPhone 3GS 4.2.1 as well as iPhone 3G 4.2.1. It also comes with ability to *update* your baseband to make it possible to unlock it. PwnageTool updates the iPhone baseband to iPad 3.2.2 baseband that is still unlockable. Here is step by step guide on how to jailbreak 4.2.1 iOS using PwnageTool:

Be sure to read Dev Team’s warning before you start:

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

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.

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).

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).

Update: PwnageTool 4.2 and Sn0wbreeze 2.2 Released

You should discard this guide and instead use PwnageTool 4.2 to jailbreak and unlock iOS 4.2.1.
Windows users should use Sn0wbreeze 2.2 and follow this tutorial.

Before you Begin:

How to Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 with PwnageTool 4.1.3

Step 1: Update your iPhone to iOS 4.2.1.

Step 2: Launch PwnageTool 4.1.3 and select your device (iPhone 3GS / 3G).

Step 3: In next step, browse for downloaded iOS 4.2.1 IPSW for your device

A dialog box will appear asking if you wanted to update to iPad baseband. You should update to iPad baseband 06.15.00 if you want to unlock.

PwnageTool Warning

Step 4: To update to baseband 06.15.00, browse for iOS 3.2.2 IPSW and PwnageTool will grab the baseband from there. If you’re running PwnageTool in Simple Mode, it will find it itself.

PwnageTool will now start cooking custom iOS 4.2.1 firmware IPSW.

Step 5: PwnageTool will now ask if your iPhone has been pwned before and whether it had the pineapple logo. If you’re not certain, click “No”.

PwnageTool Pwned Before

PwnageTool will process the jailbreak and prepare the custom IPSW for you now. Once the process completes you will see “ihaz Success!” message on screen.

Step 6: Your custom IPSW is now ready. Load custom IPSW in iPhone, (see how to).

Now when your device is jailbroken and baseband updated, you can head to Cydia and unlock iPhone 3GS, 3G 4.2.1 with ultrasn0w 1.2.

Nov 28
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Download PwnageTool 4.1.3 Unlock Edition [Torrent]

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The official PwnageTool 4.1.3 Unlock Edition is now available for download. This version of PwnageTool comes with ability to jailbreak and unlock iPhone 3GS & 3G 4.2.1 iOS. You can unlock baseband 05.14.02 and 05.15.04 using the updated ultrasn0w 1.2. PwnageTool 4.1.3 is for Mac only, Windows users should wait for an update to redsn0w 0.9.6 beta 4 that will let you unlock iOS 4.2.1 on iPhone 3GS & 3G. Here is the download link:

Download PwnageTool 4.1.3 [PwnageTool_4.1.3_Unlock_Edition.dmg.5994102.TPB.torrent]

A how-to guide will be posted soon that will help you jailbreak and unlock 4.2.1 iOS for iPhone 3GS and 3G, stay tuned!

Nov 23
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PwnageTool 4.2.1 iPad Tutorial: How to Jailbreak iPad 4.2.1

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Hours after Apple iOS 4.2.1 was released, you can already jailbreak iPad 4.2.1 with unofficial PwnageTool 4.2.1 for iPad. The unofficial update to PwnageTool 4.2.1 was patched by Nadeem Ateyeh. Here is PwnageTool iPad tutorial to help you jailbreaking iPad 4.2.1:

Note: This is tethered jailbreak for now and uses unofficially patched PwnageTool, so continue at your own risk.

Before you Begin:

Download iOS 4.2.1 firmware for iPad [Download Link]

Download the unofficial PwnageTool 4.2.1

You will also need iTunes 10.1 to update iPad with 4.2.1 firmware.

via BlogsDNA

Nov 01
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Official PwnageTool for Windows Release by chpwn?

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PwnageTool for Windows

It looks like the official PwnageTool for Windows might finally release soon, reveals a heated exchange of words between MuscleNerd and iH8sn0w. PwnageTool lets you upgrade your firmware without updating your baseband and is only available for Mac. ih8sn0w develops an alternate called sn0wbreeze but that doesn’t help unlockers as baseband will still get updated.

Now Windows users can hope for PwnageTool for Windows soon as hinted by tweets from MuscleNerd:

@iH8sn0w seriously…@chpwn is your age, and about to release a better version of PT for win. Don’t *blame* him for that.

@iH8sn0w there you go *again*. Blaming someone else (@chpwn) for your inability to do something. Please just stop that.

@BaDRaN9 I think @chpwn is mostly there :) True windows version of PwnageTool by someone in the know.

So, official PwnageTool for Windows is coming soon. In the meantime, you can jailbreak iPhone 4 4.1 with limera1n or with greenpois0n as well as with redsn0w 0.9.6 Beta 2 (redsn0w tutorial). Unlockers have the only option that is to use PwnageTool 4.1.2 to jailbreak and unlock iPhone 4.