First update for 2.0 is out!
Planet iPhones — iTunes published an update for 2.0 a couple of hours ago. Reports has it that the sluggish behaviour some encountered in Contacts and the Camera app are fixed! Apples official line in the update contents sticks to the usual "Bugfixes". No word yet from the iPhone Dev Team about an update for their Pwnage tool, so those of us with pwned iPhones will have to wait a little before going at it again!

Firmware 2.0.1 Makes iPhone 3G Locked for Good?
iPhone Buzz — ... If you've updated already, you may have noticed that you lost access to any jailbroken apps you may have had. But don't sweat it. The DevTeam is on it. However, the iPhone 3G's baseband has also been updated making it a possibility that once the new Pwnage Tool comes out, you may be out of luck.  ...

PwnageTool 2.0.2 To Be Released Today
Touch Podium — ... newer baseband. Second, and as usual this is only for Mac; we Windows users still have to wait for cmw to finish WinPwn 2.5, which will presumably incorporate PwnageTool 2.0.2 when it does finally get released; the last WinPwn blog entry is dated July 31st, which means he hasn’t posted daily build screenies like he wanted to — but could also mean he’s been hard at work and hopefully close to a release. We can plz has WinPwn soon? (via iPhone Dev blog)

Pwnage Tool 2.0.2 Released with Installer4 + Cydia!
Planet iPhones — The iphone-dev team has just released PwnageTool 2.0.2 which jailbreaks the new 2.0.1 firmware. You can update from within the software if you have the last version installed already. If you do not, it is also available via ...

PwnageTool 2.0.2 is out
The Apple Core — ... To all you naughty jailbreakers out there: PwnageTool 2.0.2 has been released adding support for iPhone firmware 2.0.1. It also includes Cydia and Installer 4 beta. PwnageTool 2.0.2 is out The best (only?) way to get 2.0.2 is to launch 2.0.1 and select “Check for updates” (command-U). Although it’s not working for me right now. PwnageTool 2.0.2 is out More details are on the unofficial, official blog of the iphone-dev team .

Easier iPhone jailbreak with QuickPwn
HardMac.com — The Devteam has just released a beta version of QuickPwn, a jailbreaking software for our beloved iPhones and other iPod Touch. While SIM unlocking does not seem to be dealt with (note that 3G iPhones are still not unlockable), it allows much easier jailbreak than with PWNage tool, the custom firmware flashing tool that has put this Russia based team under the spotlight. The current beta only works on Windows but a Mac version is reportedly in the pipeline. Give it a second thought before rushing to jailbreak your Precious, though: since firmware 2.0 and ...

PwnageTool 2.0.3
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — Filed under: iPod Family, iPhoneIf you are the iPhone jailbreaking type, then you might want to know that Pwnage Tool from the iPhone Dev Team has been updated to version 2.0.3. This version includes the following new features: Support for iPhone/iPod touch firmware 2.0.2 5C1 Updated version of Installer.app beta 6 New .de localization for German speaking users Pwnage Tool 2.0.3 can be downloaded from the iPhone Dev Team's blog, or via the Pwnage Tool ...

What to do with an old iPhone
Macworld — ... and you’ll find that original 8GB iPhones are going for between $350 and $450. Examine those listings carefully and you’ll see that these phones are unlocked by one method or another. Unlocking an iPhone breaks your license agreement with Apple and AT&T but this hasn’t deterred people from using utilities such as PwnageTool to do the job. Once unlocked, the iPhone can be used with any carrier—in this country or overseas. The danger of unlocking is that a future update to the iPhone’s software could render the phone non-functional. A few companies have recently appeared that ...

The DevTeam Launched PwnageTool 2.0.3.
Apple iPhone Blog — ... References: http://blog.iphone-dev.org/

iPod 2.1: Spankin' fresh and Jailbroken, plus countermeasures news
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... Now there is good news, and there is bad news, about jailbreak and iTunes 8. The bad news is that Apple has taken countermeasures against custom ipsw firmware bundles. The good news is that the iPhone devteam folks are working on patches for each of the device types in addition to the touch. ...

PwnageTool vs. Apple arms race
The Apple Core — ... PwnageTool 2.0.1 released Apple keeps trying to foil the efforts of the iPhone Dev Team with intentional roadblocks built into each successive build of the iPhone/iPod touch firmware. Each time Apple releases an update firmware it breaks the installed jailbreak. If you haven’t been following the saga surrounding the Pwnage Tool , the iPhone dev team taunts the official iPhone team with this little gem on their ...

Official QuickPwn and PwnageTool for Firmware 2.1 Released
Touch Podium — ... From unofficial iPod Touch 2.1 QuickPwn to a full-suite QuickPwn/Pwnage Tool for firmware 2.1 of all stripes in one day — not bad.  The iPhone Dev Team are right on the ball, as both Pwnage Tool ...

Quickpwn.com A Fake!
Planet iPhones — ... new site out there at Quickpwn.com. This site is a sad excuse for a website to begin with (reminds me of the old geocities websites that everyone had) not to mention it is fake. The site is riddled with ads, pop-ups, and ways to get a "free" iPhone by signing up for random sites. You are advised to not go to any site that is a fake due to the simple fact that you have no idea what they are giving you to download. Quickpwn.com is in NO way affiliated with the Dev Team. More at the Dev Team's Blog .

New iPhone tethering app goes live
MacBytes.com — ... developers whose applications were abruptly removed and banned from the App Store without any violations of the terms of service. This is all unfortunate news for the iPhone platform end-users.'" But while Netshare isn't available, a new app called iPhoneModem has emerged to fill its place. iPhoneModem is conceptually similar to NetShare in that a secure SSH connection is established between your iPhone and your computer via an ad-hoc WiFi network, but unlike NetShare you'll need to jailbreak your iPhone (2G and 3G) and install a small utility on your Mac. According to the ...

Hacker Explains Solution for iPhone Screenshot Privacy Leak
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Granted, fixing the problem requires hacking -- or "Jailbreaking," as the community calls it -- your iPhone yourself. (Steps on that procedure can be found at the iPhone DevTeam blog.) And as you might imagine, tampering with that effect will make things less pretty: When resuming an application, you'll get the default screen, since you'll no longer have a cache. For example, when re-launching your Mail application it will always zoom to the front and appear as though it's empty, but after the application fully resumes it'll ...

Codename: Timberline
Planet iPhones — iPhone Devs are working hard to still get the iPhone 3g and iPod Touch 2g unlocked but they state that they have been making some great progress. But besides all that there has recently been a 2.2 beta that was released to some iPhone developers so they could make the necessary alterations or testing on the new firmware. blog.iphone-dev.org states that these are the major changes they have noticed... Although it has been a little while and we have yet to see an unlocked 3g phone we must take into account the length of time the phone has been out, because it had taken longer for ...

A great reason to jailbreak: tethering
The Apple Core — ... from the iPhone Dev Team ) Launch Cydia and search for “PDAnet” Download and install it Simple! Launching PDAnet turns your iPhone into a Wi-Fi router/base station/access point which you can connect to from any computer (Mac or Windows). Then just surf wirelessly from your MacBook using the 3G network on the iPhone. Some caveats. According to Rob Parker on Ep92 of the ...

Zero-Dollar Gadget Upgrades For Surviving The Next Great Depression [Geeks, Getting By]
Gizmodo — ... the Dev Team's fantastic Quickpwn tool, but it does take a few minutes and can go wrong if instructions aren't followed closely. After jailbreak, Cydia and Installer fill the role of the gray-market app store, functioning as simple package managers that are arguably as polished as their more legitimate younger brother. PDANet and iPhoneModem take different approaches to tethering, but neither requires more networking expertise than it would take to, say, set up a router. iPhone Jailbreak PDANet iPhoneModem Turn Your Wii Into ...

Zero-Cost Gadget Upgrades For the Next Great Depression [Geeks, Getting By]
Gizmodo — ... the Dev Team's fantastic Quickpwn tool, but it does take a few minutes and can go wrong if instructions aren't followed closely. After jailbreak, Cydia and Installer fill the role of the gray-market app store, functioning as simple package managers that are arguably as polished as their more legitimate younger brother. PDANet and iPhoneModem take different approaches to tethering, but neither requires more networking expertise than it would take to, say, set up a router. iPhone Jailbreak PDANet iPhoneModem Turn Your Wii Into ...

How To Sustain Your Gadget Addiction In the Next Great Depression [Geeks, Getting By]
Gizmodo — ... the Dev Team's fantastic Quickpwn tool, but it does take a few minutes and can go wrong if instructions aren't followed closely. After jailbreak, Cydia and Installer fill the role of the gray-market app store, functioning as simple package managers that are arguably as polished as their more legitimate younger brother. PDANet and iPhoneModem take different approaches to tethering, but neither requires more networking expertise than it would take to, say, set up a router. iPhone Jailbreak PDANet iPhoneModem Turn Your Wii Into ...

The story behind Cydia on the iPhone
Infinite Loop — ... , he decided to name it after a pest. Cydia pomonella is the scientific name for the coddling moth, which as Freeman writes "is what we often think of the as the stereotypical apple worm." He adds, "I felt the name was fitting." It's certainly easier to say than Rhagoletis, after Rhagoletis pomonella , the apple maggot. Cydia has proven to be quite the worm. It's now installed as a standard part of the iPhone dev team jailbreak , allowing users to customize their systems with software not available through official App Store channels; in fact Cydia is the jailbreak ...

iPhone 3G Baseband Break-In, Unlock Closer [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... Now it's just a matter of time before they come with the unlock and, at last, total carrier independence on compatible 3G networks. [iPhone Dev Team Blog] ...

Software unlock for iPhone 3G coming soon?
CNET News - Apple — ... Gizmodo picked up on a video produced by the iPhone Dev Team demonstrating that it has gained ...

iPhone Firmware 2.2 Jailbroken 10 Days Prior to Release!
Planet iPhones — The Dev Team is at it again and already has the new iPhone firmware 2.2 jailbroken 10 days prior to it being released publicly! A couple of days ago some choice developers started to receive the beta 2 of firmware 2.2 and the Dev Team obviously got their hands on it as well. They have already been getting dirty researching how to jailbreak it prior to its public release and they definitely have succeeded! So be ready to have a jailbreak prepped and ready when the new firmware is released in a matter of days!

New MacBooks Disable Pwnage Tool, Open Second Front in War on Jailbreaking [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... is the central purpose of the Pwnage tool, which has been axed. Though the hardware is where one sees the most conspicuous changes in the new MacBook, this problem most likely stems from a subtle software modification. It's not clear what specifically changed, but a new build of iTunes, unique to the new MacBooks, seems like a likely candidate. Of course, this news comes just after we're once again reminded of the App Store's awesome competition-busting rules. Your move, Dev Team. [Howard and iPodTouchFans — Thanks, Charles] ...

New MacBooks prevent users from Jailbreaking their iPhones
iPhone Buzz — ... With every iPhone update that Apple releases they try to find ways to crush advancements that the iPhone Dev Team are making. We expect firmware 2.2 will have a few different tweaks to prevent jailbreaking, what we didn’t expect was that the ...

New MacBooks prevent users from Jailbreaking their iPhones
Top iPhone News — ... With every iPhone update that Apple releases they try to find ways to crush advancements that the iPhone Dev Team are making. We expect firmware 2.2 will have a few different tweaks to prevent jailbreaking, what we didn’t expect was that the ...

iPhone firmware 2.2 already jailbroken!
iPhone Buzz — ... We have reported several of the new changes that we will be seeing here in the next iPhone firmware version 2.2. What may come as a surprise is that the iPhone Dev Team has already been able to jailbreak it. Is there anything they can’t do? ...

iPhone firmware 2.2 already jailbroken!
Top iPhone News — ... We have reported several of the new changes that we will be seeing here in the next iPhone firmware version 2.2. What may come as a surprise is that the iPhone Dev Team has already been able to jailbreak it. Is there anything they can’t do? ...

Real-world iPhone tethering
The Apple Core — ... from the iPhone Dev Team ) Launch Cydia and search for “PDAnet” Download and install it To use PDAnet, create an ad-hoc network on your MacBook: Click on the Airport icon at the top of the screen Select Create Network and give it a name (WEP encryption is recommended) On iPhone go to Settings >WiFi and select the network you created in step 2 Start surfing on your MacBook It really couldn’t be any easier. One distinct advantage of PDAnet is that it gives you full Internet access on the computer, all applications make direct TCP/IP connections to the server. Other tethering ...

Have MacBooks Pwned Pwnage Tool?
iSmashPhone — ... Opinions differ as to whether a hardware or software change is the culprit, with some fingers pointing at a new implentation of iTunes.  One thing's for sure, though -- the Dev Team now has their work cut out for them. ...

Unlocking the iPhone 3G With Proxy SIMs
TheAppleBlog — ... While the iPhone Dev Team plunder the secrets of the mysterious baseband in search of the ever elusive software unlock, some of us regular users just can’t wait. In this article, I’ll run you through a typical hardware unlock process, highlighting some of the quirks and a couple of awful potential drawbacks. ...

Dev Team Closer to iPhone 3G Unlock; Warns Against iPhone OS 2.2
iPhone Atlas — ... The iPhone Dev Team, which has been at the forefront of every jailbreak and unlock procedure for each new iPhone model and OS iteration, is apparently very close to the elusive unlock for the iPhone 3G. A recent post to the team’s blog states that the following tasks have now been accomplished: ...

Unlock iPhone - Why do it?
iPhoneGizmo - iPhone Apps, Downloads, Hacks, Tips & Tricks — ... the people who have developed QuickPwn the tool they describe as the: ...

2.2 Firmware Jailbreak Released!
Planet iPhones — [image]        Those happy chaps at the  iPhone Dev Team  have recently replied to Apple’s new 2.2 firmware with a new version of QuickPwn. Less than 24 hrs after Apple released the 2.2 firmware, the Dev Team have supplied a stable jailbreak and unlock for iPhone 2G users and jailbreak for iPod Touch 1G users.      A lot of disappointment has surrounded this release, as it was thought to herald the release of the iPhone 3G SIM unlock. Many 3G users will be disappointed to see that there is no release as of yet for the iPhone 3G, but the Dev Team left some very subtle ...

iPhone 2.2 Firmware Jailbroken By Hacker Gang
iPhone Savior — ... wild and dangerous gang of free-thinking iPhone hackers are still maintaining a strict policy of not being photographed, which makes the awkward use of animal disguises a necessary evil. While the staff here at iPhone Savior do not encourage iPhone jailbreaking, we must continue to report the efforts of the Dev Team in order to maintain what shred of journalistic integrity we have left and to further the depth of our own self loathing. [Gizmodo via iPhone Dev] ...

PwnageTools 2.2available
HardMac.com — ... baseband (firmware of the modem) in order to preserve the desimlockage this iPhone in a near future. Note that if you buy a iPhone 3G in France, it will be infinitely simpler (but more expensive) to officially desimlock by paying 100€ or to wait 6 months to do it for free. To finish, the problem encountered with the new portables remains. It is possible to make the update d' an apparatus already unblocked with a previous version, but not to do it for the first time. http://blog.iphone-dev.org/ PS: Software sold on the AppStore are ...

PwnageTools 2.2available
MacBytes.com — ... not update the baseband (firmware of the modem) in order to preserve the desimlockage this iPhone in a near future. Note that if you buy a iPhone 3G in France, it will be infinitely simpler (but more expensive) to officially desimlock by paying 100€ or to wait 6 months to do it for free. To finish, the problem encountered with the new portables remains. It is possible to make the update d' an apparatus already unblocked with a previous version, but not to do it for the first time. http://blog.iphone-dev.org/ PS: Software sold on the AppStore are much less expensive than ...

Woz Talks about iPhone, iPhone Hacks & Apple's Cat and Mouse Game with Hackers
iPhone Hacks — ... And believes that the major motivation for the iPhone hackers is the cat and mouse game that Steve Jobs had referred to during one of the Keynote addresses and believes its healthy. He explains: “I don’t think the hackers would do it if it were not a Cat and Mouse game” [The hackers] are not doing it to make money, they are not doing it to hurt people. The Cat and Mouse game is good.” You can watch the video of the Woz's interview below: What do you think? [ BBC NEws via iPhone Dev Team's blog ] [image] Follow this blog Top ...

Linux for iPhone May Open the Door to Android iPhone [IPhone]
Gizmodo — ... write support for the NAND memory, wireless networking, touchscreen drivers, sound, accelerometer, and, one big and, the baseband chip, which is what makes the iPhone communicate with the cellular networks. But the fact is that it's getting there and, knowing this, I'm sure several Google employees are scrambling to get the codebase for this port, and maybe help in the effort. [Linux on iPhone via iPhone Dev Team—Thanks GloKidd] ...

Linux Running on iPhone May Open the Door to Android [IPhone]
Gizmodo — ... write support for the NAND memory, wireless networking, touchscreen drivers, sound, accelerometer, and, one big and, the baseband chip, which is what makes the iPhone communicate with the cellular networks. But the fact is that it's getting there and, knowing this, I'm sure several Google employees are scrambling to get the codebase for this port, and maybe help in the effort. [Linux on iPhone via iPhone Dev Team—Thanks GloKidd] ...

Linux Running On iPhone and iPod Touch
Apple iPhone Blog — ... As with all first advancements this is still just a rough draft of the port. Even though the alternate operating system is running on the iPhone, many drivers are missing. References: http://blog.iphone-dev.org/ http://linuxoniphone.blogspot.com/2008/11/linux-on-iphone.html ...

10.5.6 kills jailbreaking capability
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... , Apple pushed the OS updates today that disabled the ability to jailbrekeak the iPhone/iPod touch just like it had previously done in unibody MacBooks.  No word yet from the iPhone Dev team except..um.. DON'T UPDATE!. ...

Get Ready for Unlocked iPhone 3Gs. For a While, at Least.
Technologizer — Unlocked iPhone After many months of tinkering, Dev-Team, a cadre of self-described hackers who are not affiliated with Apple, announced on its blog that it had successfully unlocked the iPhone 3G. The group says it’s done so via  a firmware modification — formerly codenamed “yellowsn0w”–that unlocks the iPhone 3G from AT&T, thereby allowing it to be used on any network. The target release date for the modification is New Year’s Eve 2008; Apple will presumably drop the ball on the group’s efforts by releasing an update that reverses the modification –or worse. The hack ...

iPhone 3G Unlock to be Released on New Year’s Eve
Planet iPhones — ... was announced today by the Dev-Team:       “We have been working hard on a few other things. The main one being the 3G unlock codenamed “yellowsn0w”. This is now completed and is currently being packaged into a user-friendly application with the simplicity that you see in QuickPwn or BootNeuter.       * The target release date for the unlock is New Year’s Eve 2008.       * This unlock method is available to iPhone 3Gs that have 2.11.07 baseband or earlier, we did warn you .       * The unlock requires a ...

How to Get DFU Mode Back with Mac OS X 10.5.6
HardMac.com — Yesterday we were reporting about the difficulties to get the DFU mode working with Mac OS X 10.5.6. The DevTeam iPhone offers a solution to reactivate it. You simply need to recover 2 extension files from the system 10.5.5: "AppleUSBHub.kext" and "IOUSBCompositeDriver.kext" located in the following folder: "/System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns". However, you better do not mess up if you do not really need it as it can block the USB ports of your computer as well as the trackpad. ...

iPhone 3G finally unlocked, to debut at New Years
Infinite Loop — The iPhone dev team announced yesterday that they had finally achieved an iPhone 3G unlock . Until now, you could jailbreak 3G iPhones but not unlock them for use with alternative carriers. This new unlock allows the 3G to join the first-generation iPhone in providing service outside of those carriers that Apple has locked to the units. In order to take advantage of this unlock, you'll need to make sure that you did not upgrade your iPhone's baseband past 2.11.07. The team warned about this baseband issue ...

iPhone Dev Team releases iPhone 3G unlock
The Apple Core — ... The iPhone Dev Team yesterday announced an iPhone 3G unlock, codenamed “yellowsn0w.” It’s complete and being packaged into a user-friendly application. The Dev team is targeting for a release date in New Year’s Eve 2008. This unlock is available to iPhone 3Gs with the 2.11.07 baseband or earlier and your iPhone 3G will need to be jailbroken. We have been working hard on a few other things. The main one being the 3G unlock codenamed “yellowsn0w”. This is now completed and is currently being packaged into a user-friendly application with the simplicity that you see in QuickPwn ...

OSX 10.5.6 Kills iPhone DFU, DevTeam Comes to the Rescue!
Planet iPhones — ...  by others.       This issue is the same as the one with new macbooks. Some have even confirmed that the error message is even the same one. This is again a major drop back for those who want to jailbreak their phones in the future and keep the mac up-to-date. Some reports claim that connecting the iPhone to a USB hub, instead of directly connecting it the MAC will help solve the problem.      When the DevTeam  were informed about this, they soon posted an ...

Dev-Team Shows Live iPhone 3G Unlock 'Yellowsn0w' Demo [IPhone 3G]
Gizmodo — This video is the first public demo of the iPhone 3G unlock, named "yellowsn0w", courtesy of Dev-Team member MuscleNerd. With a wave of his hand, he goes from AT&T; to T-Mobile, and makes a call. The target release date for the official unlock is New Year's Eve. The unlock will only be available to iPhone 3G owners that have 2.11.07 baseband or earlier (jailbroken). As you can see in the demo the hack is finished—Dev-Team members say all that's left to do is package it up into a ...

iPhone 3G Unlocking Process, Demo Posted (VIDEO)
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News — ... Codenamed “yellowsn0w,” the iPhone Dev Team has been working extremely hard making this available for the general public. “This is now completed and is currently being packaged into a user-friendly application with the simplicity that you see in QuickPwn or BootNeuter,” they explain. Currently, they are planning for a release date of December 31st, 2008, New Year’s Eve. ...

iPhone 3G hacked to take any SIM
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... There is something poetic about using the iPhone's coolest jailbroken app to document the SIM unlocking of the iPhone 3G.  Dev team, we and our European offices <3 thee :D ...

Dev-Team Debuts iPhone 3G Unlock Video
iPhone Savior — ... using a T-Mobile sim card as smoothly as a magicians slight of hand trick. The resident hackmeisters report this unlock will only be available to iPhone 3G owners that have 2.11.07 baseband or earlier (jailbroken). You can tell what version baseband you have by going to iPhone Settings> General> About> Modem Firmware. The unlock requires a 'jailbroken' 3G iPhone. It will be installable via Cydia regardless if you have a Mac or PC. [More Dev-Team Unlock Info] ...

iPhone 3G unlock yellowsn0w live demo!
iPhone Buzz — ... It's a good news for those of you who really want to buy an iPhone 3G but prefer carrier's networks outside AT&T, or who just want buy an iPhone from another country. A group, known as Dev-Team, who created a software unlock for the iPhone 3G so that the device could run on other carrier’s networks, just ...

15 Things About Unlocking the 3G iPhone You May Be Afraid to Ask
louisgray.com — ... A lot of us mobile geeks have been talking about the 3G iPhone unlocking software release, due out on New Year's Eve. Yesterday, the Dev-Team released a demo ...

iPhone hackers tell all: dev team presents at 25C3
Infinite Loop — A portion of the iPhone dev team has finally met up in person. At the 25th Chaos Communication Congress , team members Bushing, Pytey, Musclenerd, and Planetbeing, along with several unnamed Pwnapple-wearing Russian speakers, joined forces to give a one-hour presentation about jailbreaking and unlocking the iPhone. The video of this presentation, which is hosted at Google Videos is available for both watching and download (190 MB). This is a highly technical presentation that goes into detail about the process from the bottom up. Starting with the iPhone's ...

iPhones on the cheap: an updated look
Infinite Loop — ... , intended for the Android G1, with possible data caps after 1GB of use. This plan allows you to use EDGE data on your iPhone 3G but does not let you use 3G data. (T-Mobile uses a different spectrum for its 3G data, which is not compatible with the iPhone's hardware.) To use T-Mobile data, you must unlock your 3G phone, which was recently done so by the iPhone dev team. If you don't want to sacrifice 3G data for cost savings, you're basically locked into some level of AT&T plan. You might be able to find a grandfathered 2G iPhone and swap its SIM into the newer ...

Contract-free iPhones selling in France
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... the iPhone 3G. While Bouygues Telecom and SFR (the second-largest carrier in France) haven't begun selling iPhones, retailer FNAC has, and they're unlocked as far as we can tell. It's unclear (at least to us) if they're unlocked completely or only open to French carriers. For the low, low price of €799 (or $1,122US as of this writing), you'll get an unlocked 8GB iPhone. The 16GB model will set you back €899 ($1,262US). While we're on the topic, you can learn how to unlock your iPhone here. [Via Ars Technica] TUAW ...

World's First Software Method to Unlock iPhone 3G will be Released Today [Updated]
iPhone Hacks — ... and watch the embedded video, its very interesting. Update 1: The Dev team have not yet released their unlocking solution, however they have posted a cryptic message along with a screenshot (as seen below) which indicates that their software method will also unlock iPhone 3G running baseband firmware 02.28.00. [image] If it does work, it would be an amazing New Year's gift for all those iPhone 3G users who ...

iPhone 3G Unlock Now Available [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... BEWARE: This is a beta application—version 0.9.1— so install at your own risk—I'm installing, it, though. Since it's a daemon which doesn't alter anything permanently, it seems safe. Just proceed with caution and be warned. [IPhone Dev Team] ...

iPhone 3G Unlock Now Available, It Doesn't Work For Many People (Including Me) [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... Hopefully, they will come with a more stable and predictable release soon. Until then, I will keep trying. If you have any reports, drop me a line via email. [IPhone Dev Team] ...

iPhone 3G Unlock Now Available, Doesn't Work For Many [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... Hopefully, a more stable and predictable release will come soon. Until then, I will keep trying. If you have any reports, drop me a line via email. [IPhone Dev Team] ...

iPhone 3G Unlock Here, Doesn't Work For Many [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... Hopefully, a more stable and predictable release will come soon. Until then, I will keep trying. If you have any reports, drop me a line via email. [IPhone Dev Team] ...

iPhone 3G Unlock Now Available, Works for Me Now [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... Update 3: iPhone Dev Team has released version 0.9.4. After some magic moves in the terminal, it worked for me. My iPhone 3G is now working in Spain in the Vodafone network. [IPhone Dev Team] ...

iPhone 3G Unlock Now Available, It Doesn't Work Very Well [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... Hopefully, they will come with a more stable and predictable release soon. Until then, I will keep trying. If you have any reports, drop me a line via email. [IPhone Dev Team] ...

iPhone 3G unlock (finally) crashes everyone's party
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... The 0.9 beta release of "yellowsn0w" does still have some noted issues, a big feature worth noting is that the unlock will work with the latest modem firmware (02.28.00). In other words, if you have an updated iPhone 3G at version 2.2, it is possible to unlock your iPhone without having to exploit holes only found in previous versions of the firmware. Even though this release is dubbed a "beta" reports are pouring in at the Dev-Team ...

The Man from DelMonte Lied.
Planet iPhones — ... was gradually making its way into the 3G Unlock release. Having been told that it would be available to the public on New Year’s Eve, iPhone users from around the world repeatedly asked the Dev-Team why it wasn’t released yet due to the fact that it was 2009 before ...

Seeing Yellow: DevTeam Starts The New Year Off Right With Newest iPhone Crack
iSmashPhone — ... T-Mobile service are currently addressed. Also emphasized repeatedly: Dev-Team does not take, and refuses to take, monetary contributions of any kind.  They also caution against anyone taking the code and trying to sell it, with a certain "Jody" being targeted by name. Read installation instructions on Dev-Team's blog. Good news is that they managed to unlock the newest baseband firmware 02.28.00, their prior announcement was targeting 02.11.07 [Via the official Dev-Team blog] ...

Unlock the iPhone 3G
TechChee.com, shop online for gadget, gizmo and hot tech stuff — ... The yellowsn0w app is now in its beta 0.91 release. It’s just about a couple of steps that involve jailbreaking your iPhone 3G using Quickpwn, updating your iPhone with latest firmware and installing the yellowsn0w unlock app. Then turn off the iPhone and plug in a 3rd party SIM for a try. ...

Unlock the iPhone 3G, Cydia Guide.
Planet iPhones — ... *Please note: There are bound to be bugs and glitches as this is just a beta version.You may have to reinsert your SIM card and wait a minute. You also might have to reboot your iPhone 3G again. It may not even work because this is the first day of the release. First time on the first day of the new year, 2009.  Sometimes your service will go on and off but it shouldn’t be too much of an inconvenience. Report any problems, bugs, and/or errors to the iPhone-Dev team at ...

Unlock the iPhone 3G, Installer Guide.
Planet iPhones — ... *Please note: There are bound to be bugs and glitches as this is just a beta version.You may have to reinsert your SIM card and wait a minute. You also might have to reboot your iPhone 3G again. It may not even work because this is the first day of the release. First time on the first day of the new year, 2009.  Sometimes your service will go on and off but it shouldn’t be too much of an inconvenience. Report any problems, bugs, and/or errors to the iPhone-Dev team at ...

YellowSn0w works as good as it tastes
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... The New Year was supposed to bring with it the new, easy to use, SIM unlocking tool for iPhone.   Dubbed YellowSn0w by its developers, it appears to have a ...

iPhone dev team releases yellowsn0w 0.9.4 beta unlock
Infinite Loop — ... SIM cards. STK SIMs, which are cards that offer application menus (typical items include "top up," "get credit," and so forth), may have to be ejected and re-inserted after reboot. Yellowsn0w is an open source release. A link to the software tarball is available on the dev team page . The team emphasizes that the work is completely non-commercial and you should avoid any parties that offer to sell it to you. The dev team does ...

Particle Debris (Week ending 1/2) Behind the Curtain
The Mac Observer — ... secure your Vista installation. All you'll need is Vista's built-in security tools and some freeware. For those, however, who decide to jump the gun and grab a Windows 7 beta illegally, there are hidden security gotchas . It's probably better to leave the Windows 7 experimentation to Rob Enderle. Finally, it appears that the iPhone Dev Team has developed a tool to unlock the iPhone 3G . It works with the latest firmware update, 2.2, released by Apple. It's called yellowsn0w . See you at Macworld! marty@macobserver.com

Macsimum iPhone Video: How to jailbreak and unlock an iPhone 3G
Macsimum News — ... Today’s Macsimum iPhone video demonstrates how to jailbreak and unlock an iPhone 3G by simply using software. This free software unlock is now available from the iPhone Dev Team. Get full instructions, along with the videos provided, below. ...

Is next Sunday a Funday?
Touch Podium — ... In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past few days, you know that the iPhone Dev Team has managed to jailbreak the new 2nd-gen iPod touch. Joining the 1st-gen iPod touch crowd, users with a 2nd-gen iPod touch will soon be able to modify and customize their iPod touch beyond the limits that Apple set. This includes themes and skins, as well as unapproved third-party applications (nicknamed as the App Store Rejects). ...

Jailbird - WinPwn Equivalent for 2.2 Firmware In the Works
Planet iPhones — ...      Apple’s 2.2 iPhone firmware added some cool new features to the iPhone like Google Street View and the ability to download podcasts. Soon after the new firmware was released, the Dev-Team had it jailbroken. However, while QuickPwn was released for both Mac and PC, PwnageTool was only available for Mac Users. PwnageTool let’s you create a custom .ipsw firmware file with your custom settings and boot logo available for you to sync up any time. Using PwnageTool makes restoring less of a hassle for jailbreakers, because you are not required to “quickpwn” ...

2nd-generation iPod touch jailbreak approaches
Infinite Loop — Some big news is brewing in the iPod jailbreak scene. Over at the iPhone dev-team blog , details are beginning to emerge regarding the upcoming jailbreak for the 2G iPod touch. Although jailbreak has been released for the original and second-generation iPhones as well as the first-generation iPod touch, the newest touch has been the one left sitting alone at the dance. The team was apparently too busy with its 3G unlock and other commitments, and was coping with a distinct lack of 2G iPod touches to test with. It appears, however, that the holiday season fixed the latter ...

iPhone Update 2.2.1 Makes Stealthy Debut
iPhone Savior — ... . The Dev Team Pineapple gang are warning that this latest update will indeed break yellowsn0w, converting your unlocked iPhone into a useless paperweight. ...

iPhone firmware 2.2.1 released, unlockers beware
The Apple Core — ... did (a “tenths” decimal place update). But, as usual, there’s a lot more under the hood than Apple is letting on. According to reports from first installers Apple’s 2.2.1 firmware appears to break the iPhone Dev Team ’s vaunted unlock, ...

Copy and paste on (some) iPhones
Macworld — ... Invariably, when Apple releases a new version of the iPhone’s software, users ask this question: “Is copy and paste finally implemented.” And, just as invariably, the answer is “No.” As far as Apple is concerned, the answer remains no. But those who’ve jailbroken their iPhones can now reply, “Yes, sort of.” Specifically, if you’re used a utility such as PwnageTool or QuickPwn to jailbreak your phone and, in that process, install Cydia (a utility for installing third-party applications and tools), you have the option to install a couple of utilities that add some copy and paste ...

Is It Illegal To Jailbreak our iPhones?
iPhoneGizmo - iPhone Apps, Downloads, Hacks, Tips & Tricks — ... But is this the whole truth? What of the widely used PwnageTool - the iPhone jailbreak software that is open source and free to use? ...

Inside the Mac mini
Macworld — ... . In order to jailbreak an iPhone, you need a tool such as QuickPwn, developed by the iPhone Dev Team. You can learn more about it from the Dev Team’s blog . Later in that same News & Commentary segment I suggest that the ...

"Touched" By A Hacker: Dev-Team Finally Pwns The iPod 2G
iSmashPhone — ... The effort was perhaps spurred on by the recent NitroKey Slipstream iPod jailbreak.  Then again, NitroKey wants US$15.00 for their efforts; Dev-Team's work was, is, and always will be free, free, free. DT does caution that the iPod pwnage hasn't yet been blended into the PwnageTool or QuickPwn flows, but encourages industrious DIY'ers to hand-crack their players based on all the info that's already percolated out over the Intertubes. [Via the Dev-Team blog] ...

Non-iPhone Coders Can't Run 3.0 Beta; Jailbreak Is on the Way
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... "Yes the 3.0 OS is jailbreakable on all devices," the group wrote in its blog. "It's just those using 3G yellowsn0w that have to show some restraint and wait for PwnageTool to create a custom IPSW that avoids the baseband update." ...

Buy-Buy, iPhone: AT&T To Offer Non-Contract Phone Sales
iSmashPhone — ... Raise your hand if this makes no effing sense whatsoever.  Yeah, we thought so, too.  Unless you're clever -- and we mean Dev-Team clever -- enough to unlock the phone for use on other networks.  What would actually make more sense would be to shave a hundred bucks off the iPhone's MSRP, so the monthly data-plan charges don't seem quite so onerous. ...

Latest iPhone developer agreement bans jailbreaks
Infinite Loop — ... and cannot do. Now, jailbreaking, assisting in jailbreaking, and developing and distributing jailbreak apps are among the things that the latest revision of that agreement does not condone. Of course, Apple forbids the creation of apps that violate privacy, facilitate crimes, or violate intellectual property laws. But registered developers can no longer jailbreak their own phones or assist others in jailbreaking their phones, including (but not limited to) working on projects such as QuickPwn or PwnageTool . Developers are also forbidden from using the iPhone OS, SDK, or other ...

"Unofficial" iPhone 3.0 jailbreak released
Infinite Loop — ... The iPhone dev team is made up of the people behind the best-known iPhone jailbreaks and unlocks. They are not, however, the people who own ...

No Pwnage Beyond This Point! OS 3.0 SDK Draws Line In The Sand
iSmashPhone — ... iPod touch operating system software, this Apple Software, any services or other Apple software or technology, or enable others to do so; and (f) Applications developed using the Apple Software may only be distributed if selected by Apple (in its sole discretion) for distribution via the App Store or for limited distribution on Registered Devices (ad hoc distribution) as contemplated in this Agreement. Oh, and those mirthful noises you hear?  That's the Dev-Team pointing and laughing at the above clause. [Via Ars Technica] ...

Memo to Apple re Jailbreaking: You Win; I Give Up
The Mac Observer — ... fix here is to wait for the release of updated versions of the relevant jailbreak software. In some cases, the developers give up, meaning that the updated version will never appear. Which means you are out of luck. Beyond all of this, there is the question of whether or not the iPhone can even be jailbroken immediately after an iPhone OS (or even a Mac OS) upgrade. With some luck, a working jailbreak may be available upon release of an iPhone update. For example, the iPhone Dev-Team claims to have already jailbroken the as-yet-unreleased iPhone 3.0. Whether or not this is ...

Dev Team Says: Beware of the Fakes
iPhone Download Blog — ... just posted some type of warning on their blog to alert you of phony websites pretending to help you jailbreak or unlock your iPhone. Besides messing up your iPhone, you might also be at risk of infecting your computer with viruses. ...

Dev Team Warns: Beware of the Fakes
iPhoneHeat — ... PC. We’re used to (though still aren’t happy about) less predatory websites, like quickpwn.com.  That site (1) is not us. We don’t consult with them in any way (2) makes money from their Google hits (they’re usually near the top) (3) sometimes gives very very bad advice (like tweeting yellowsn0w users to use QuickPwn on 3.0 betas.  Bad suggestion).  (4)  also owns yellowsn0w.net, another money making website. You can avoid such problems by checking the iPhone Dev-Team official blog or you have got ...

iPhone 3G S jailbreaking prohibited by Apple terms of service
iPhone Atlas — ... 1. ...Use constitutes acceptance of Apple's software license agreement and third-party terms located in the iPhone box. Unauthorized modification of your iPhone software violates the software license agreement. Inability to use an iPhone due to unauthorized modifications is not covered under your warranty. However, we also know that the iPhone Dev-Team claims to already have iPhone OS 3.0 jailbroken. (It remains to be seen whether the jailbreak will be effective on iPhone 3G S hardware.) Apple is gradually adding features to the iPhone and ...

Official Dev-Team (yellowsn0w, PwnageTool, QuickPwn) Updates on iPhone OS 3.0, iPhone 3GS
Touch Podium — ... Just minutes ago, the official Dev-Team posted up an update in regards to yellowsn0w, PwnageTool, and QuickPwn, on their blog. ...

Dev-Team iPhone 3.0 Jailbreak and Unlock Announcement
iSmashPhone — ... Dev Team, announced today that jailbreak and unlock on iPhone 3G will not be a problem.  Stay tuned for yellowsn0w unlock demo from Dev Team today. ...

iPhone Dev-Team to Demo 3.0 Unlock Tonight!
The iPhone Blog — ... Just a little reminder for those of you who are waiting for the Dev-Team to unveil the 3.0 software unlock for iPhone 3G, there is a live demo tonight. ...

How to Avoid Paying the iPhone 3GS Upgrade Tax
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Want to add value to your used iPhone 3G? Jailbreak and unlock the thing yourself, before you put it on Craigslist. To figure out how to do that, visit the Dev-Team Blog, where a group of hackers is providing all the instructions and tools to stick it to the man. ...

iPhone Dev Team Unlocks iPhone 3.0 With New "UltraSn0w" [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... , either, but Apple hasn't been able to create an iPhone the Dev Team can't jailbreak yet. Check out the video above for more info, with the caveat that the first two minutes are just a static image. [iPhone Dev Team] ...

iPhone 3.0 Jailbreak Will Be Available Right After Official Release
iSmashPhone — ... Right after 3.0 release make sure to monitor Dev-Team Blog for torrent links to "official" jailbreaking tools. Stay tuned for our full iPhone 3.0 jailbreaking guide. ...

Yellowsn0w Carrier Unlock Becomes ultrasn0w, Unlocks iPhones 3G
TechCrunch — iPhone OS 3.0? Pah! Baseband 2.30.03? Ain't got nothin'. This evening, the iPhone Dev Team displayed their inimitable talents with a live video demonstration of ...

iPhone Dev-Team demos carrier unlock on official iPhone 3.0 firmware
MacFixIt — ... ready to go.  The iPhone Dev-Team blog has a video of the ultrasn0w demo running on the iPhone 3.0 software. The yellowsn0w carrier unlock will be demoed as well when Apple officially releases the 3.0 OS. The PwnageTool and QuickPwn tools continue to jailbreak all of the Dev-Team's tested devices running the 3.0 OS on iTunes 8.2. The Dev-Team does not know if the new iPhone 3G S hardware will be able to be broken, but hopes are high. For more on the iPhone Dev-Team, check out their blog . Experiencing problems? Have feedback? ...

Dev Team shows iPhone 3G carrier unlock, release scheduled for Friday
iPhone Atlas — ... The Dev-Team does not know if the new iPhone 3G S hardware will be able to be broken, but hopes are high. For more on the iPhone Dev Team, check out their blog. ...

As Promised, Dev Team Demos New Software Unlock for iPhone 3G and OS 3.0
Just Another iPhone Blog — ... background on the development of ultrasn0w – including some details about the need to find a new ‘injection vector’ (a vulnerability in the iPhone firmware to exploit so that their app can run) – and how this time the new injection vector was found by ‘one of you’ – an iPhone user called ‘oranav’ (or at least that’s how I heard it). The Dev Team plan to release ultrasn0w this Friday.  Check out full video demo HERE, and follow all the latest Dev Team news at their blog site.       ...

Jailbreak 3.0 Curve Ball: Dev-Team Still At Work
iSmashPhone — ... Based on Dev-Team posts and various twitter feeds from the team members they are hard at work to release jailbreaking tools for iPhone 3.0 ...

How to Free Your 2G iPhone From its AT&T Shackles
Mac|Life — ... out refused while the other two reps provided us with case IDs and promised we would be emailed the code within one week. As of this writing we have not received any codes, but we'll update if that changes. Your best bet is to try your luck and hope for a helpful (read: clueless) rep, but success is not guaranteed. What if AT&T won't budge on giving up the unlock code? You've still got one more trick up your sleeve--the software unlock. A group of developers calling themselves the iPhone Dev Team have been steadily releasing free unlocking tools since the original iPhone's ...

iPhone Dev Releases Redsn0w For Mac and Windows To Jailbreak iPhone 2G/3G
iPhone News Updated — ... will not do the trick for you and the baseband will not work with the iPhone OS 3.0 therefore you should wait for ultrasn0w which is coming SOON. Please note that ultrasn0w will unlock all iPhones besides the 3G S, but it will unlock all previously unlockable units. Ultrasn0w is coming soon via Cydia and Icy. 3. Redsn0w unlocks iPhones and iPod touch (1st and 2nd gen) running the iPhone OS 3.0, but not the 3G S. Please read the instructions at the iPhone Dev blog here. Download redsn0w 0.7 for Mac OS X here. Download redsn0w ...

PwnageTool 3.0 has been released
Macsimum News — ... Thanks to the iPhone DEV-TEAM, PwnageTool 3.0, the tool needed to jailbreak and unlock an iPhone running the new iPhone 3.0 software, has been released. Follow the direction at their website for using PwnageTool, as some functions are not yet available for the iPhone 3G S. ...

How to Jailbreak iPhone 3.0 (3G iPhone only)
The iPhone User Guide — ... Thanks to the iPhone Dev Team, the new Jailbreak Software for iPhone 3.0 is now available to Jailbreak is simple and quick. We’ve successfully completed the Jailbreak on iPhone 3G running OS 3.0. ...

Firmware 3.0 by the DevTeam iPhone Almost Ready
HardMac.com — ... iPhone released 2 software tools for the Firmware 3.0 over the week-end: REDSN0W is a tool to jailbreak an iPhone Edge or 3G even loaded with the Firmware 3.0. It does not work with the iPhone 3G S yet.  PwnageTool is the tool that let's you do similar things by modifying the 3.0 update file prior its installation. For SIM unlocking, it only works with the iPhone Edge (2G), but not with the 3G or 3G S models. For additional information: http://blog.iphone-dev.org/ ...

Ultrasn0w 3.0 Unlock for iPhone 3G Ready For Download [IPhone]
Gizmodo — ... It bears repeating that this hack will not work on the iPhone 3GS, though it will work on 2G and 3G models. The Dev Team is obviously working on this, but they're not giving any fresh indication as to when a fully compatible tool will come out. [Dev Team—Thanks, Alexandru, Stephen, and everyone else!] ...

SIM-Unlocking of iPhone 3G with OS 3.0 Now Available
HardMac.com — ... The DevTeam iPhone announced the availability of its tool Ultrasn0w. It allows you to SIM-unlock iPhone 3G if you are not living in a country where free unlocking after 6 months is written in the law. The entire procedure is explained on their blog, and you should careful read it before any attempt. ...

Ultrasn0w iPhone 3G unlocking tool is released
Macsimum News — ... The iPhone DEV-TEAM has finally released Ultrasn0w, the tool needed to software unlock an iPhone 3G (not a 3G S) so it can be used with another carrier—like T-Mobile, for example. iPhone 3G owners have had to wait a long time for this software unlock because the 3G model has... ...

iPhone OS 3.0 software unlock released, excludes iPhone 3GS
iPhone Atlas — The iPhone hacking group known as the Dev-Team has released UltraSn0w, an unlocking utility for 2G and 3G iPhones running iPhone OS 3.0. The new utility is easy to use and allows you to unlock your jailbroken iPhone for use on a variety of carriers (such as T-Mobile vs. AT&T; in the U.S.). It does not support the iPhone 3GS at this time, unfortunately, but the Dev-Team says that future releases will support the new hardware. Jailbreaking iPhone 2G/3G with OS 3.0 In order to unlock your iPhone with UltraSn0w, you must first jailbreak it. ...

Step by Step Guide to Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 3.0 [IPhone 3.0]
Gizmodo — ... Congratulations, your iPhone is unlocked! But if you're having any type of problems (it's not our fault!!) check out the Dev Team blog. Chances are that if you've encountered a particular issue, so has someone else. ...

iPhone 3GS Jailbreak Is In the Works!
Planet iPhones — ...      12 hours ago the Dev-Team announced that the use of the 24Kpwn exploit, that was originally made for iPod Touch 2G, can in fact be used on the iPhone 3GS! This is great news for anyone who can’t wait to jailbreak/unlock their iPhone 3GS! ...

Dev Team Can Jailbreak, But Will Wait!!
The Iphone Spot — Latest Update From Dev Team Blog Spock said it best: “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few…” Summary: We can jailbreak the 3GS right now.  But making our jailbreak public at this point in time would benefit relatively few people.  It would in fact be detrimental to many more people than it would help.  So we feel it’s best to keep our version of the jailbreak out of Apple’s sights for the time being. Details: If you already have a 3GS phone and have already done a full ...

iPhone 3GS Jailbreak Delayed
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... The Dev-Team, who regularly issues software to Jailbreak and unlock iPhones, is delaying the hack for iPhone 3GS. Why? Not enough people own the phone yet, the team says, and the hack will be easy for Apple to plug. (If you want the explanation in l33t hax0r lingo, visit the Dev-Team’s blog.) ...

George "Geohot" Hotz jailbreaks iPhone 3GS in two weeks
Computerworld Blogs - Macintosh &amp; Apple — ... which only too a few moments and steps - this isn't something only a hardcore hacker could do. Earlier this week, the iPhone Dev ream mentioned that a SIM unlock wouldn't be that difficult either. The baseband firmware is very similar to that of the previous generation's iPhone. They are still working on their iPhone hacking software, UltraSn0w , which will allow iPhone users to use other SIM cards with the iPhone 3GS. Just as a word of clarification, jailbreaking allows you to to install non-Apple sactioned applications.  SIM-unlocking, which is another step, allows you to ...

iPhone 3GS Unlocked with Purplera1n + UltraSn0w [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... decision to wait until iPhone OS version 3.1 is released, Hotz sniped: "Normally I don't make tools for the general public, and rather wait for the dev team to do it. But guys, whats up with waiting until 3.1? That isn't how the game is played. We release, Apple fixes, we find new holes. It isn't worth waiting because you might have the "last" hole in the iPhone. What last hole...this isn't golf. I'll find a new one next week." Meanwhile, Dev Team has posted a video with details of its upcoming iPhone 3GS unlock. And ...

Redsn0w & UltraSn0w .08 Released Support For 3G S
The Iphone Spot — ... • “ultrasn0w is now 3GS friendly! First cross-platform carrier unlock, thanks partly to Apple Repo details at http://is.gd/1pRGL.” ...

Video: Unlocking the iPhone 3GS
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... for the iPhone 3GS. Check it out above. The unlock tool kit is dubbed ultrasn0w, the same program used to unlock the iPhone 3G. One warning: If you somehow obtain an early copy of iPhone 3.1, an upcoming software update for the iPhone OS, do not install it because it will kill the unlock. Like pictures and words? iClarified has posted step-by-step tutorials with plenty of screenshots to guide you through the process. What are you waiting for? Hack away! Via Dev-Team Blog See Also: Geohot Sneaks Out iPhone 3GS ...

iPhone Dev Team Releases 3GS Jailbreak
TechCrunch — ... The 3GS jailbreak, codenamed “ultrasn0w,” uses the same procedure as the iPhone 3G unlock process. The Dev Team in a blog post also mentions that if you have the correct personalized (signed) dfu/img3 files, then you’ll always be able to jailbreak, even if you install Apple’s firmware update. ...

How to Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 3GS
iSmashPhone — ... The iPhone 3GS is now jailbreakable and unlockable via redsn0w and ultrasn0w on both Mac and Windows! In the words of the iPhone Dev Team, "Last night we released updated versions of our redsn0w jailbreak and ultrasn0w carrier unlock. These versions are now compatible with the iPhone 3GS running at 3.0. Welcome aboard, 3GS owner!" One can't help but notice a sense of triumph in their words. While the Dev Team was planning to hold out on the release due to fear of Apple releasing an update blocking the hole they used to hack the software, the release of PurpleRa1n ...

Jailbreak and Unlock Your iPhone 3GS Using Official Dev Team Tools
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DEV team takes a Stab at GEO and Releases UltraSn0w .09
The Iphone Spot — ... and 3G S (and should need to be updated less frequently). We also do it in a different way so that hactivated phones will work with the unlock (unlike purplesn0w). You’ll find that this update is now available through Cydia as ultrasn0w 0.9 We thank geohot for contributing to the scene once again. We don’t think purplesn0w is the right path, but it has certainly helped us improve ultrasn0w! P.S. geohot, seriously, stop dicking around and look at the bootrom instead kthx. = http://blog.iphone-dev.org/ Via xsellize

Dev-Team Releases An Update For Ultrasn0w!
Planet iPhones — ...      Ultrasn0w reigns down to cool off the Hot. In response to the recent release of purplesn0w (and the attack by Geohot), the Dev-Team has released an update to ultrasn0w. They state that the update will solve all small issues that have been found in earlier releases. Here is the new claim to fame for the updated version: ...

Jailbroken or unlocked iPhone Push errors cause AIM to misfire
iPhone Atlas — ... The iPhone Dev Team created the app, which attempts to fix the Push feature on jailbroken iPhones. Unfortunately, it employed the use of only one Unique Device ID (UDID) to fix every jailbroken iPhone, when each device should have a separate UDID. Since all the affected handsets had the same UDID, the AIM messages were sent to multiple iPhones. Talk about a major misfire. ...

Hacker Says iPhone 3GS Encryption Is ‘Useless’ for Businesses
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... To steal an iPhone’s disk image, hackers can use popular jailbreaking tools such as Red Sn0w and Purple Ra1n to install a custom kernel on the phone. Then, the thief can install an Secure Shell (SSH) client to port the iPhone’s raw disk image across SSH onto a computer. ...

BossPaper, A New Way to Change and Personalize Your Wallpaper.
Planet iPhones — ...       I know many of you have jailbroken your iPhones, and have most likely done something in the way of customizing the iPhone GUI. One of the features that Apple left out of the iPhone is the ability to change the homescreen wallpaper, and that’s just plain unreasonable to many iPhone users. However, the Dev-Team and ...

iPhone 3.0.1 Update Released To Fix SMS Exploit, Disables Jailbreak
iPhone Savior — ... While the update was specifically released to fix the SMS exploit, several users with Jailbroken iPhones are reporting that the update disables their devices. As is true with any official Apple iPhone update, jailbreakers should know by now to wait on the sidelines until the Dev Team creates an official updated version of their wildly popular yellowsn0w, redns0w and pwnagetool software. Dev Team Updates have typically appeared a week or more after Apple releases its official version of iPhone software. ...

Jailbreaking software already works for 3.0.1 iPhone update
CNET News - Apple — ... . It's a fairly important patch, and usually when Apple updates the iPhone OS, jailbreakers have to wait until the Dev Team comes out with a ... ...

Jailbreaking software already works for 3.0.1 iPhone update
iPhone Atlas — ... . It's a fairly important patch, and usually when Apple updates the iPhone OS, jailbreakers have to wait until the Dev Team comes out with a new version of jailbreaking software before they can update. ...

Firmware 3.0.1 Is Compatible With Redsnow v0.8!
Planet iPhones — ... . When it comes to iPhone firmwares, most of us know the Dev-Team hops onto jailbreaking them as soon as they can. Well, it turns out that the Dev-Team didn’t even have the chance to jailbreak firmware 3.0.1. This is because 3.0.1 is compatible with the latest Redsn0w jailbreak ...

3.0.1 is still jailbreakable
The iPhone User Guide — ... even though it was written for 3.0. And since 3.0.1 doesn’t touch the baseband either, ultrasn0w 0.9 works for those needing the soft unlock. Just install it from the repo666.ultrasn0w.com repository using Cydia as usual. We’ll at some point fix redsn0w to recognize both 3.0 and 3.0.1 IPSW’s, but really that’s the only change that would be made to it. Everything else would be identical, so there’s no need to wait for the “proper” version that recognizes the 3.0.1 IPSW as valid. [via iPhone Dev Team] ...

RedSn0w Jailbreak Is Safe For 3.0.1
The Iphone Spot — ... The Dev-Team has finally stated that the old jailbreak they released just a few weeks ago is safe to jailbreak the new firmware version 3.0.1 Apple released this week. Below is an excerpt on what they had to say on their blog: ...

Cydia iPhone ‘jailbreak’ installed on 10% of iPhones and iPod touches
3G iPhone and 3GS iPhone - Apple iPhone Blog — ... To gain access to Cydia, iPhone owners must jailbreak their smartphones using some freely available tools courtesy of the hacker group iPhone Dev-Team. Given the nature of this procedure, it’s clear Cydia’s primary audience consists of nerdy rebels wishing to utilize the full power of their iPhones, restriction-free. ...

6 Reasons to Jailbreak Your iPhone
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... So what are you waiting for? We won’t tell you how to jailbreak your phone, but you can find the necessary tools and instructions on iPhone Dev-Team’s blog. We also found ...

6 Reasons to Jailbreak Your iPhone
The Iphone Spot — ... So what are you waiting for? We won’t tell you how to jailbreak your phone, but you can find the necessary tools and instructions on iPhone Dev-Team’s blog. ...

Should Pinch Media be kicked off the App Store?
The iPhone User Guide — iPhone Dev Team commented on Pinch Media’s “Stalker-like” tracking within their Apps. Last week, Joey Hess revealed that the Palm Pre running on WebOS uploads very specific information about your location and application usage to Palm on a daily basis. Although it’s allowed by the EULA that you must accept to use the Palm Pre, it still seems a little…creepy, especially if used for the wrong reasons. The only “bright” side to this story is that it was for the Palm Pre, not for the iPhone. Apple has been in the news a lot ...

Ripdev InstallerApp upgraded, installs Google Voice apps on jailbroken devices
iPhone Atlas — ... InstallerApp has seen a few improvements since we last looked at it. It now works on the upcoming Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, has removed unsupported Installer repositories, and gives more attention to jailbreak solutions using PwnageTool and ...

Dev Team – Snow Brainer
The Iphone Spot — ... packages. For detailed guides on how to run any of these tools, sites like iClarified have some great tutorials.  For specific help on any problems, feel free to use our comment system below.  angiepangie and Confucious are your friendly moderators and they’re joined by a number of other very knowledgeable commenters too! We’re glad to see Apple joining in on the “snow” theme.   If only Apple had called their new OS “Sn0w Leopard”! ” Via blog.iphone-dev.org

iPhone Jailbreak and Snow Leopard OS
The iPhone FAQ - Information about the Apple iPhone — ... has announced the Snow Leopard upgrade does not affect the redsn0w jailbreak or the ultrasn0w unlock. Next on the horizon from Apple is the iPhone 3.1 update, possibly coming our way this month. AT&T is expected to release an MMS update on September 25 using iTunes. Apple could throw roadblocks into the way of the iPhone jailbreaking process with the 3.1 firmware. We expect that Dev-Team is anticipating their every move. In the meantime, take these pointers from the omniscient Dev-Team Blog . - You can use redsn0w to jailbreak any iPhone or iPod Touch using OS X, Windows, or ...

New iPhone 3.1 firmware reversing iPhone jailbreaks
iPhone Atlas — ... The Dev Team is working on a new app to jailbreak the current version, but no word yet from them on an expected launch date. That being said, the Dev Team traditionally has had a jailbreak method out within a few weeks of a software update. ...

Wait to update jailbroken phone to iPhone 3.1
Macworld — ... . If you have a jailbroken iPhone and were wondering if you should update to 3.1 via iTunes, do yourself a favor and just wait a few more days . As with every other major iPhone software update, 3.1 adds a slew of cool ...

iPhone OS 3.1 Jailbroken, NOT for iPhone 3GS
Apple Forums & iPhone Forums, Mods, Hacks, News, Themes, Downloads, and more! | ModMyi.com - 4,711,751,911 — ... ModMyi Mirror: http://modmyi.com/forums/downloads/o...ool-3-1-32210/ via Dev-Team Blog

Mouse steals cheese, iPhone 3.1 jailbreak released
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... TUAW blogger, Josh Carr, has reported that lots of iPhones and iPod touches are working poorly after upgrading. You may wish to hold off and stick with 3.0 or 3.0.1 until a solution is found, either by Apple or some other group of smart people. TUAWMouse steals cheese, iPhone 3.1 jailbreak released originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

iPhone Dev Team partially jailbreak iPhone 3.1
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... The iPhone Dev Team have released an updated version of popular jailbreaking utility, PwnageTool, but has stumbled on a few road blocks in assembling a one-size fits all tool. ...

New jailbreaking tool available for some iPhone users
Macworld — ... . The iPhone hacking faithful can now unlock and jailbreak their original iPhone, iPhone 3G, and first-generation iPod Touch devices with the much-awaited PwnageTool 3.1 . Unfortunately, the hacking tool does not yet support the iPhone 3GS or the new iPod Touch, but an update is expected soon. Arriving only a week after ...

Jailbreak for iPhone OS 3.1 Available for Some iPhone / Touch Models – No 3GS Yet
Just Another iPhone Blog — ... If you’ve got one of the iPhone / Touch models that can be jailbroken on 3.1, then you should check out the Dev Team’s blog post HERE for all the details you’ll need to know. ...

iPhone Hack: Unlock Or Update?
iPhoneGizmo - iPhone Apps, Downloads, Hacks, Tips & Tricks — ... Well, the iPhone Dev Team have been issuing guidelines (aka - warnings) for iPhone owners that want to keep their iPhones unlocked, to NOT install Apple’s firmware updates: ...

Dev-Team Releases iPhone 3.1 Jailbreak
The iPhone FAQ - Information about the Apple iPhone — Here we go again. With Apple's release of iPhone OS 3.1 the iPhone Dev-Team has been busy getting jailbreak and unlock solutions ready. The first of these software packages is Pwnage Tool 3.1 for Mac OS X. The current version is available directly from the iPhone Dev-Team and supports the first generation iPhone and the iPhone 3G. The Dev-Team is still working on software for Windows and the iPhone 3GS. As we've seen before, the Apple iTunes 3.1 update for iPhone 3G will change the baseband version on your iPhone, making an unlock impossible with current versions of ultrasn0w. ...

Searching notes in Calendar and Contact apps
Macworld — ... lets you search a contact’s Notes field from within that application (it doesn’t bring that ability to Spotlight, however). Regrettably, I haven’t found a third-party calendar app that can use the Calendar app’s data yet search the Notes field. (If anyone has a clue, I’m all ears.) Finally, depending on how desperate you are for a solution, you can jailbreak your iPhone and, using Cydia (the application for third-party apps not found/allowed at the App Store), install ...

Hackers Release iPhone OS 3.1 Jailbreak Tool for Third-Gen iPhone
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Confusing with all the numbers, isn’t it? Allow me to rephrase: If you own the latest, third-generation iPhone and wish to jailbreak it to run unauthorized apps, you have to have jailbroken it when running an earlier version of the OS (iPhone OS 3.0 or iPhone OS 3.0.1). If your iPhone hasn’t already been tainted with a jailbreak before, this new jailbreak solution won’t work. More details at the Dev Team blog. ...

Jailbreak That ‘Will Jailbreak Them All’ Coming Soon from GeoHot?
Just Another iPhone Blog — ... and the creator of the recent purplera1n jailbreak method for firmware 3.0 (but not 3.0.1 or after).  If the above is accurate and he does release a tool that can jailbreak the 3.1 firmware on any iPhone / Touch model, I will be one of the many who will be damn near ecstatic to see it. I’ve mentioned before that I have been kicking myself (harder and harder) for updating to firmware 3.1 and sacrificing my ability to jailbreak. I was briefly hopeful last Friday when the Dev Team brought out a new version of their Pwnage Tool app – but after quite a bit of confusion and ...

Apple Releases iPhone Firmware Update 3.1.2, Fixes Network Issues but Breaks Jailbreak
Cult of Mac — ... version 3.1.2 for the existing iPhone and iPod Touch range, which contains no new features but fixes an important issue with cellular network reception. The new software fixes dropped cell connections until the iPhone is restarted, according to Apple. However, it looks like the update does contain a new baseband version in order to fix the issue, therefore if you have an unlocked iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS, do not update until there is confirmation from a trusted source, like the iPhone DevTeam . If you’re planning to jailbreak, you should wait as this firmware version is ...

Black is the New Purple: Geohot’s Blackra1n to Jailbreak All 3.1.2 Devices
Cult of Mac — ... , a simple solution, which allowed iPhone 3GS users to jailbreak any OOTB (out-of-the-box) phone with firmware version 3.0 with a single click. The procedure was simpler and less painful, compared to DevTeam ’s offerings, which required you to choose between several different options. But purplera1n contained a few bugs that forced him to kill the project after the release of firmware update 3.0.1. However, blackra1n will be quite different from purplera1n because it is based off a completely different exploit, GeoHot says. GeoHot expects to release the tool really soon ...

Dev Team Releases New Pwnage Tool Jailbreak for iPhone OS 3.1.2
Just Another iPhone Blog — ... custom .ipsw created by PwnageTool.  (However, if you ran blackra1n on a 3G or 3GS that means you updated to stock 3.1.x, and the carrier unlock is now out of reach.  We’ll continue to work on a carrier unlock for the latest basebands, but the timeframe for such an unlock is unknowable.) Note: If you use internet tethering on a carrier that doesn’t officially support it, you’ll lose it by going to 3.1.x.  Stay back at 3.0 until a hack for that is developed. Check out the full post HERE . I’m glad to hear there’s no need to mess with DFU mode if you’re already jailbroken.  ...

Dev Team Cracks iPhone 3.1.2, Jailbreaks Even Previously Unbroken iPhones [Jailbreak]
Gizmodo — The Dev Team has struck again, negating the security work of the iPhone 3.1.2 update. Looks like it'll work even if you've never jailbroken your phone before (though soon-to-be-released hardware may not?). Pwnage can be attained here. [Thanks, SE!] ...

Under the radar - 11am GMT October 14
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... negating the security work of the iPhone 3.1.2 update. Looks like it'll work even if you've never jailbroken your phone before”. - The iPhone 3GS is now supported out of the box in PwnageTool 3.1.4 (or if you have upgraded to 3.1.x in iTunes) - The iPod 2G is still supported in PwnageTool 3.1.4 but you must already be jailbroken (we’ll update this if there’s a big demand from non-jailbroken ipt2G owners) - The iPod touch 3G is NOT supported Read it here Does Gartner know the smartphone biz So ...

PwnageTool 3.1.4 for iPhone OS 3.1.2 now available
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... The ever-determined band at iPhone Dev have updated their "PwnageTool" to include the 3.1.2 release of the iPhone software for iPhone 2G/3G/3GS and iPod Touch 1G/2G (note that the iPod touch 3G is NOT supported). ...

Blackra1n Jailbreak Mac Version Out Now
Just Another iPhone Blog — ... Of course, the word of warning, if you care about having your iPhone unlocked (to be able to use it on a carrier other than the official) then you will not, repeat not, want to use blackra1n. If you fall into the unlock category, you will want to check , out PwnageTool, which was released yesterday by the DevTeam. ...

iPhone Dev-Team releases PwanageTool 3.1.4 amid news of possible un-hackable new iPhone OS build
iPhone Atlas — ... has released PwnageTool 3.1.4, an update to its Mac hacking utility for iPhones and iPods. The group also confirms rumors that Apple may be finding ways to block future jailbreaks. ...

Apple Fixes iPhone Vulnerability, Disables Jailbreaking
Mac|Life — ... , "iBoot-359.3.2" started shipping last week, disabling the 24kpwn exploit that the iPhone dev team has used to jailbreak the iPhone.  ...

False Alarm: New iPhone 3GS Not Jailbreak-Proof
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... “It’s not going to be impossible to jailbreak even if the exploit we used is gone,” said Eric McDonald, a member of the iPhone Dev-Team, which publishes tools to jailbreak the iPhone. ...

UPDATE: 3GS Update Not "Un-Jailbreakable," Just Pain-In-The-Butt
iSmashPhone — ... Couple of days ago, we reported how the latest versions of the iPhone 3GS were shipping with a new Bootrom that KO'd the current “24kPwn” jailbreaking exploit. With no new security holes on the horizon, the thought of an iPhone that couldn't be pwned by current means left the jailbreaking community with a collective case of agita. Turns out the alarm may have been, if not false, then certainly premature.  Eric McDonald, a member of the iPhone Dev-Team, told Wire.com “It’s not going to be impossible to jailbreak even if the ...

iPhone 3GS Still Jailbreakable?
Mac|Life — ... interviewed Eric McDonald, a member of the iPhone Dev Team who said, "It’s not going to be impossible to jailbreak even if the exploit we used is gone." ...

Breaking the Law? The Pros and Cons of Jailbreaking
Mac|Life — ... The ability to jailbreak your iPhone is made possible by groups like the iPhone Dev Team. They create the tools needed to unlock your iPhone.  ...

GeoHot Declines $10,000 for BlackSn0w iPhone Unlock
iPhone Download Blog — ... and the dev team. Every iPhone unlock site you see out there is selling our stuff, repackaged in some form or another. Same goes for jailbreaks, although ih8sn0w and chronicdev are legit. Notice what all the legit ones have in common? They are free. ...

GeoHot on Where NOT To Go for Your iPhone Jailbreaks & Unlocks
Just Another iPhone Blog — ... and the iPhone Dev Team .  There have been some other ‘legit’ contenders over the lifetime of the iPhone (Zibri and Ziphone are just one example) and there are some around now claiming they have solutions on the way (the Chronic team) – but the one consistent factor is that none of them have ever charged for their solutions, though most have accepted donations. It seems GeoHot was offered a large sum of money for his latest unlocking efforts, and has decided to refuse the offer.  Here are some of his thoughts on why he’s refusing and more on the issue of where to go for ...

Jailbreak Community Battles Apple for Control of iPhone
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Whenever Apple releases an iPhone update, the new software usually erases unauthorized apps and disables unlocked iPhones. In response, the iPhone hacker group Dev Team continues to post regular updates on its blog with instructions and new jailbreak patches for newer iPhone software. The Dev Team’s main jailbreak weapon is called Pwnage Tool, which creates a custom (hacked) patch for Apple’s iPhone firmware and then installs it on the device. ...