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iPhone 1.1.3 Jailbreak Released for Windows and Mac

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eas
on January 26, 2008
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As predicted, there was a jailbreak released today for iPhones running the new 1.1.3 firmware.  The jailbreak allows the installation of unofficial apps on the iPhone.  It does not unlock the phone so it can be used with carriers other than AT&T, but with any luck, an unlock for 1.1.3 will be coming soon now.

Windows and Mac versions are available.  It requires an iPhone running 1.1.2 or earlier firmware.  If you are already running the 1.1.3 firmware, you’ll have to downgrade.

Jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch via the Web, and Secure it at the Same Time

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eas
on October 29, 2007
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Hackers discovered a security flaw in the iPhone software when they were trying to figure out how to install unofficial 3rd party apps. Now some of them have created an exploit that takes advantage of that flaw to jailbreak your phone and install 3rd party apps just by visiting a website.

I don’t know how I feel about this. On the one hand, I appreciate the simplicity. On the other hand, I’m not thrilled that an exploit for the TIFF image security flaw has been released into the wild. On the other foot, it’s cool that this hack patches that security flaw. Of course, all this means that Apple will be releasing a security fix soon. I’m just hoping that it doesn’t block other methods of jailbreaking the iPhone.

If you want to try it yourself, visit Jailbreakme.com to add 3rd party apps to your iPhone or iPod Touch

  1. Jailbreaks iPhone/iPod Touch on 1.1.1
  2. Patches Springboard to load third party apps
  3. Activates non-AT&T iPhones automatically, while leaving already activated phones alone
  4. Fixes YouTube on non-AT&T iPhones automatically, while leaving already activated phones alone
  5. Installs Installer.app v3.0b5 on the iPhone/iPod Touch
  6. Fixes Apple’s TIFF bug, making your device MORE secure than it was without AppSnapp!

Get your 1.1.1 iPhone ready for 3rd Party Apps with iDemocracy for Windows

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eas
on October 25, 2007
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An automated windows tool called iDemocracy for “jailbreaking” iPhones running the 1.1.1 firmware to allow the installation 3rd party apps has been released.  If you’ve unlocked your iPhone, make sure you “revirginize” it first.

This will allow you to install the latest version of the free AnySIM unlocking tool.

Simplified Mac Jailbreak for iPhone 1.1.1. with iFuntastic

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eas
on October 25, 2007
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It’s been about a week since the first methods for “jailbreaking” the iPod Touch and iPhones running the 1.1.1 firmware to allow the installation of third party apps. Now Mac users have an easy way to jailbreak their iPhones with the latest release of iFuntastic. Enjoy your 3rd party apps!

Major iPhone 1.1.1 Hacking Progress, Sweet!

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eas
on October 8, 2007
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TUAW carries news of a preliminary iPhone 1.1.1 Jailbreak from the “iPhone Dev Team.”

Its going to take more hard work before it is easy to install apps as it is for earlier iPhone firmware versions.

  • Some third party apps work, but it looks like changes to the UI frameworks will require recompilation.
  • Apple appears to have hardwired which apps will show up in Springboard, the iPhone app launcher.
  • There are hints of features involving radio and Nike hardware are coming.
  • iPhone 1.1.1 apps like the music store don’t run very well or at all when copied to a 1.0.2. phone.

This is good news!