Five-Column SpringBoard is a tweak in Cydia via ModMyi repository that adds a fifth column to SpringBoard o iPhone and iPod Touch. Recently the Five-Column SpringBoard application was updated to version 1.1, adding support for iOS 4.x.x. This guide from iJailbreak will show you how to install … [Read more...]
How To: Custom Carrier Name Made Easy Using MakeItMine [Make It Mine]
One of the many benefits of jailbreaking your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad is to have complete control over it's functions. One of those functions is changing your carrier text. The carrier text is stored in a property list (.plist) within the phone. There are a number of ways to change the .plist … [Read more...]
FaceTime over 3G Demo [Video]
Way back when we first got the official announcement that the iPhone 4 was coming, and Steve Jobs said FaceTime would only work over WiFi, I immediately thought, "Not for long! :)". (Yes, I think in emoticons.). I was sure that as soon as we could jailbreak the iPhone 4, we would have FaceTime over … [Read more...]
Signal Cydia Tweak By Planetbeing Displays Information About Cell Tower Your iPhone Is Connected To
With all the work Planetbeing has done on the recent iPhone 4 unlock (being released very soon!), somehow he has found time to release his own app, in Cydia. The app is called "Signal". It maps the cell towers around you, and tells you the signal strength of each one. Signal is a utility created by … [Read more...]
The Top 6 Extraordinary iPod Touch And iPhone Themes Of August
In this months edition of the iJailbreak Exclusive Awards we saw some familiar names come back into the competition. In fact, BlueMetal's themes were featured 3 times in this months Top 6 Extraordinary Themes of August. His Theme's Signature and iWallett, were a reminder of how fierce this months … [Read more...]
How To Jailbreak iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad On iOS 3.1.2 – iOS 4.0.1 With JailbreakMe.com (aka Star)
After weeks of testing and preparation, the new iOS 4 jailbreak is finally released. Comex came through with another great, cross device, cross platform, new jailbreak. www.jailbreakme.com. Yes, that's right, jailbreakme.com is back! Just visit the site on your device, and you're jailbroken! No need … [Read more...]
How To: Restore iPhone 3GS Using SHSHs On File With Cydia, And Jailbreak 3GS With Spirit [Mac]
A couple nights ago I was experimenting on my iPhone 3GS with some new applications from Cydia, when unfortunately one of the applications installed caused my 3GS to have some issues. I tried launching Cydia to un-install, but Cydia constantly crashed. So, I thought SSH'ing and deleting the files... … [Read more...]
US Courts Say Jailbreaking And Unlocking Are Legal
I know you're probably saying, "What? Jailbreaking was illegal?". Well, no it wasn't really illegal. The actual act of opening your device (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) to allow you to install what ever you want (Cydia tweaks and applications etc.) on it certainly not illegal, but will void your … [Read more...]
How To: Jailbreak iPhone 3G On iOS 4.0.1 With Redsn0w
I'm sure everyone is aware that Apple has released iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G. Although iPhone 4 and 3GS users will have to wait for a new jailbreak tool (shouldn't be long thanks for Comex), iPhone 3G users are able to jailbreak their iPhone on iOS 4.0.1 using Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5. Note: … [Read more...]
iPhone Dev Interview: DarkMalloc [Creator Of OpenPwn/iOS Hacker And Developer]
Our iPhone Dev interview series continues this week, with DarkMalloc. He is the creator of OpenPwn, and a respected figure in the jailbreak community. If you haven't heard of him, well, that's what we're here for! Introduce yourself: Who are you? Where you from? My name is Joshua Lee Tucker, better … [Read more...]