Monday, February 4, 2013

Jailbreak iPhone 5, iPhone 4S/4/3GS on iOS 6.1 Using Evasi0n


JAILBREAK IOS 6.1 ,6.0,,.....


BY  DARKDRUID




Finding exploits within the iOS 6 rigs on A5/A5X devices has always been a complicated process for the hackers that involve copious amounts of work, patience and many sleepless nights. The large collaborative effort of hackers has now paid off! The Evad3rs Team today released a new untethered jailbreak ‘Evasi0n’ for devices running iOS 6.0 and above. It works on all devices on all iOS 6.x versions sans the ATV3.
Before heading to the proper steps you first need to apply the essential pre requisites. The preparation tasks are explained in the next step, so be patience and read the same (do not skip this section as this is the most relevant one). Otherwise, the process to jailbreak iOS 6.1 using Evasi0n is pretty simple.

Prepare iPhone for jailbreaking with evasi0n

  • Make sure you have either a recent iCloud backup or iTunes backup before proceeding to the actual jailbreak process. Make a backup of your device in iTunes by right clicking on your device name under the “Devices” menu and click “Back Up”.
  • Please disable the lock passcode of your iOS device before using evasi0n. It can cause issues
  • If your iPhone is already jailbroken (with Absinthe or Redsn0w), write down a list of your installed packages, because the next step (restoring) will remove the existing jailbreak. If your device is not jailbroken, you may ignore this step.
  • Restore your iPhone with iTunes. It will update your device to the latest iOS version, currently iOS 6.1 IPSW. iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS owners who rely with an unofficial carrier unlock MUST restore their device with custom firmware instead.
  • Select “Set up as new device” on the device itself during the setup process after the device is restored. Do not select “Set up as new iPhone” or “Restore from this backup” on iTunes yet.
  • Jailbreak with Evasi0n (follow the tutorial guide listed below).
  • Be patient while the jailbreaking process is running, don’t start iTunes or Xcode in the meanwhile. The best is to not touch the computer until the end of the jailbreaking process.

Supported iPhone Models

iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS (with both old and new bootrom) running iOS 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, and 6.1 IPSW. Both CDMA, and GSM version of the device can be jailbroken. It is important to note that Evasi0n utility does not unlock your device. It only jailbreaks your smartphone.

How to Jailbreak iPhone with Evasi0n Tool

Step 1: Gather everything you need

First things first — download the evasi0n jailbreak software and make sure you have a computer, running Windows (XP minimum), Mac OS X (10.5 minimum) or Linux (x86 / x86_64). An iPhone, iPad or iPod running iOS 6.0 through 6.1 (you may check in Settings / General / About => Version) and finally a USB cable to connect the device to the computer.

Step 2: Extraction

Extract evasi0n using WinZip or similar and right click on the evasi0n.exe icon and select Run as Administrator. This first file is a self extracting zip file. Once you do this, a new folder will be created on your desktop called evasi0n-win-1.0 with the necessary files.

Step 3: Connect your iPhone to PC

Right Click and run it as an administrator. You will be prompted with this window. Click Open!
Connect your iOS 6.1 device (iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 or 3GS), and verify that Evasi0n recognizes the correct name of your device. Click the jailbreak button on Evasi0n, and let it run.
You should see a progress bar. This process may take a while to complete so you’ll have to be a little patient. Make a coffee… and don’t disconnect your device until Evasi0n is done. In the background, the exploit will retrieve information from the device to generate the jailbreak data.
It will then upload Cydia packages list. At this point of time, it is highly recommended, that you do not touch the device at all.
You will now be asked to unlock your device and tap ‘Jailbreak’ icon. It should be available at your iOS springboard (homescreen)
As soon as you click the ‘Jailbreak’ app icon, the exploit will inject the final jailbreak data. Wait until the process is completed automatically.

Step 4: Congratulate yourself

When it reboots, you should notice the Cydia icon on your Home screen. It should all be done, letting you enjoy the jailbroken iPhone.
Once the process has finished, users can restore their settings, apps, and files by right-clicking the device in iTunes and using the “Restore from Back Up” option. You can then go ahead and unplug your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
There’s a whole load of stuff you can do with a jailbroken iPhone. You can install third party apps from Cydia store (iOS 6 jailbreak app list), change the theme, and customize your iPhone beyond what Apple itself would ever allow you to do.
There might be device-specific idiosyncrasies you might face during the jailbreak process. Make sure to let me know in the comments below or over on our Facebook page how you’ve got on and if completed what you’re planning to do next.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Apple Launching Cheaper IPhone To Compete With Android


Most readers would rub their eyes after reading the headline. Apple is notorious for pricing their products highly when compared to the other companies in the industry. However, the Cupertino giant has revealed plans to launch a cheaper iPhone in developing markets. The company has been facing increased competition from devices which run on Android, as they are priced lower and affordable for a larger segment of the audience.
Apple Launching Cheaper iPhone to Compete with Android

Going Against Steve Jobs’ Ideology

Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, had been strict with the policy of pricing products at a certain level. He was a staunch believer in quality over quantity and had followed the principle up till his death. Now it seems the people in charge have decided to break away from Jobs’ principle and adopt a new policy. Of course, circumstances change over time but it has been just over a year since Jobs passed away. Since then, Apple has faced a number of setbacks.

Sales in China Encouraging

Apple recently revealed that it was selling a record number of iPhones in China. Previously, the market had been dominated by Asia-based companies like Samsung and Nokia. Yet, the launch of the iPhone 5 saw two million units of the smartphone being sold within a week. That is at par with some of the leading markets for Apple’s products, particularly in the developed countries. Hence, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Apple wants to tap into the growing demand in developing markets.

Growing Competition a Constant Worry

While the sales in China have been surprising and more than Apple itself expected, it is true that the growing competition in the market has been a constant source of worry for the company. Till now, Apple has been steadfast with its pricing policy, refusing to budge even when the market called for it. Their focus remained on providing users with the best possible experience rather than making thedevices affordable.

Price Expected to be $99 to $149

Since the news broke out that Apple is planning a cheaper iPhone, people were wondering how far they are going to lower the price. After all, what Apple considers cheap is quite expensive for most consumers and companies in the market. Thus, it was surprising when a report revealed that the price of the cheaper iPhone is expected to be from $99 to $149. In that price range, one could expect Apple to run away with the market share the world over.
According to the reports which have surfaced, Apple is considering changing the material they use for making the newer iPhones. The iPhone 5 is made from aluminum while the previous one was made of glass. For the cheaper version, they might elect to go along with plastic polycarbonate. That would reduce the cost of making the iPhones considerably, enabling Apple to lower the price.
There may be some before anything materializes while there is the chance nothing does. The newer iPhone would be in the league of the iPad Mini, a smaller and cheaper version. A release by the end of 2013 is being rumored but only Apple knows when it will happen.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Hide Facebook Timeline with a Chrome extension

Still not getting used to Facebook's Timeline look? The TimelineRemove extension is a simple Chrome extension that lets you hide it.

After initially feeling confused and complaining about Facebook's Timeline interface, I now must admit that I like the cover-photo design and am starting to get used to the two-column layout. But if you reject Facebook's latest overhaul and use Chrome, there's an extension that will return you to the old look.


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I wish all Chrome extensions worked as well as TimelineRemove. The extension installs quickly and gives you easy, two-click access to disabling Facebook's Timeline view.
After installing the extension, you'll see a button added to Chrome's toolbar. Click it, then toggle between enabling and disabling the Timeline view with the "Status: TimeLine Remove" link in the small window below the button. A green check-mark icon means the extension is disabling the Timeline view; a red X means the extension is not blocking Timeline. And if you want to hide the Timeline and keep it hidden, you can right-click on the button to hide it, leaving the extension running in the background.





Sunday, February 12, 2012

Vodafone is coming to the Philippines?


A new telco is coming to town and its name is Vodafone. Arguably the largest telecoms company in the world (based on revenues) and the 2nd largest in terms of subscriber base, Vodafone Philippines has started putting up their accounts for the Philippines in preparation for the official launch.
Though this is not official yet, Vodafone’s Twitter and Facebook accounts have been set up to reflect their Philippine presence.
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Vodafone is present in over 30 countries worldwide and with 40 other partnerships with other telcos. They have operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States. In the Philippines, Vodafone lists Smart as one of its partners (probably for roaming?).
Vodafone is into the fixed line services, mobile phone service, internet and digital TV. Will post more udpates once we get a confirmation.


Vodafone is coming to the Philippines?


A new telco is coming to town and its name is Vodafone. Arguably the largest telecoms company in the world (based on revenues) and the 2nd largest in terms of subscriber base, Vodafone Philippines has started putting up their accounts for the Philippines in preparation for the official launch.
Though this is not official yet, Vodafone’s Twitter and Facebook accounts have been set up to reflect their Philippine presence.
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Vodafone is present in over 30 countries worldwide and with 40 other partnerships with other telcos. They have operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States. In the Philippines, Vodafone lists Smart as one of its partners (probably for roaming?).
Vodafone is into the fixed line services, mobile phone service, internet and digital TV. Will post more udpates once we get a confirmation.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

How to install IOS 5



How to install iOS 5

(Credit: Screenshot by JERIC)
If you were not among the million or so people who immediately preordered an iPhone 4S on the day it was available, you can still upgrade your Apple handset.
If you have an older iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS, you can upgrade it to Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 5, released earlier today. So, too, can iPad and iPad 2 owners, and those with a third- or fourth-generation iPod Touch. Note that many people are reporting problems with the iOS 5 installation; the following covers the basic procedure as it's supposed to go.
To get iOS 5, the first order of business is to update to iTunes 10.5. Open iTunes and then click iTunes > Check for Updates to install version 10.5.
Before you can upgrade to iOS 5, you must first upgrade to iTunes 10.5.
(Credit: Screenshot by JERIC)
Once iTunes is up-to-date, connect your iOS device. If you aren't prompted automatically to start downloading iOS 5, select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch under the Devices header in the left-hand column and click Check for Update.
Click on your device in the left-hand column and then click Check for Update to find iOS 5.

A pop-up window will appear, alerting you that a new iOS version is available for your device. Click the Download and Update button. (Or, if you are going to need your phone in the near future, opt for the Download Only button to download it now and install later. iOS 5 is a 668.8MB download for the iPhone, which could take an hour or more, depending on your connection and the amount of traffic hitting Apple's servers.)
You are now 4 clicks away from starting the iOS 5 download.

Click through the next three screens to start the download. If you want to see its progress, click Downloads under the Store header in the left-hand column of iTunes. It shows you the estimated time remaining and how many megabytes have been downloaded.
The impatient among us can check the progress of the download in iTunes.
(Credit: Screenshot by JERIC)
Once the download completes, the installation will begin automatically if you chose the Download and Update option. Once iOS 5 is installed, you'll need to hop through a few setup screens on your device before it's ready to use. You'll be asked to enable location services, sign in with your Apple log-in, enter your birthday, agree to terms and conditions, set up iCloud, and enable Find My iPhone. On my iPhone 3GS, it looked like this:
(Credit: Screenshot by JERIC)
(Credit: Screenshot by JERIC)
(Credit: Screenshot by JERIC)
(Credit: Screenshot by JERIC)
(Credit: Screenshot by JERIC)

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Tech Specs.... Iphone 4 VS Iphone 4S

You can finally lay all that speculation to rest because here it is! Apple's set its latest iPhone family member free, and out into the wireless wild for your future consumption. Pictured above is the new dual-core A5 processor-equipped, dual CDMA / GSM iPhone 4S -- awash in Siri-enabled voice control. You can snag this black or white update on October 14th in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB configurations for $199, $299 and $399, respectively. Click through the gallery below to get intimate with Cupertino's latest smartphone refresh.








iPhone 4S


iPhone 4





Dual-core A5 chip


A4 chip


ight and Dimensions1

  • Height: 4.5 inches (115.2 mm)
  • Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)
  • Depth: 0.37 inch (9.3 mm)
  • Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 grams)
  • Height: 4.5 inches (115.2 mm)
  • Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)
  • Depth: 0.37 inch (9.3 mm)
  • Weight: 4.8 ounces (137 grams)

Built-in
Assistant

Siri
Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more.

Camera

8 megapixels

  • Autofocus
  • Tap to focus
  • LED flash
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Five-element lens
  • Face detection
Front camera with VGA resolution

5 megapixels

  • Autofocus
  • Tap to focus
  • LED flash
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Four-element lens
  • -
Front camera with VG

Video
Recording

Improved HD video recording

  • 1080p 30 fps
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • LED light
  • Video stabilization

HD video recording

  • 720p 30 fps
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • LED light
  • -

Video
Calling

FaceTime

(iPhone 4S to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi)

Display

High-resolution Retina display

  • 960-by-640 resolution
  • 326 ppi
  • Multi-Touch

Cellular and Wireless

  • UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
  • GSM/EDGE
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A2
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • GSM model: UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
  • GSM/EDGE
  • CDMA model: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

Battery Life3

Talk time:
Up to 8 hours on 3G
Up to 14 hours on 2G (GSM)
Standby time:
Up to 200 hours
Talk time:
Up to 7 hours on 3G
Up to 14 hours on 2G (GSM)
Standby time:
Up to 3

IPHONE 4S Finally revealed







Picking up where amazing left off.

The dual-core A5 chip delivers even more power. The 8MP camera with all-new optics also shoots 1080p HD video. And with Siri, iPhone 4S does what you ask. Talk about amazing.

iOS. The world’s most advanced mobile operating system. And the easiest to use.

With every iOS advancement come even easier ways to do everything. That’s what makes iOS years ahead of anything else. iOS 5 leaps even further ahead, bringing over 200 new features to iPhone 4S. Here are just a few of our favorites.
Learn more about iOS

iCloud. Your content. On all your devices.

iCloud is the easiest way to manage all your stuff, because it manages it all for you. iCloud stores your music, photos, apps, mail, contacts, calendars, documents, and more. And wirelessly pushes them to all your devices. It’s automatic, effortless, and seamless. And it just works.4
Learn more about iCloud

Retina display.
Clearly remarkable.

The sharpest, most vibrant thing you’ll see on iPhone 4S is everything. The Retina display is the highest-resolution phone screen ever. In fact, the pixel density is so high that the human eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels. But without a doubt, you’ll notice crisp text, sharp graphics, and stunning images. It’s more remarkable than the printed page. And you’ll be completely absorbed.
Learn more about the Retina display

FaceTime. It’s even better face-to-face.

FaceTime lets you hear a voice and see the face that goes with it — iPhone to iPhone, iPad 2, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi.5 So no matter where they are, no matter where you are, you’ll always be there. Making a FaceTime call is just as easy as making a phone call. And it’s even easier with Siri. Just tell Siri “FaceTime with Mom” and you show up, smile, and wave hello. You’ll never miss a big event, an important meeting, or a good laugh. And who wouldn’t be happy to see your face?Learn more about FaceTime

AirPlay. From the small screen to the big screen.

With AirPlay, you can wirelessly stream what’s on your iPhone to your HDTV and speakers via Apple TV.6 And with AirPlay Mirroring, whatever you see and do on your iPhone appears on your HDTV at the same time.
Learn more about AirPlay

AirPrint.
Print everything wirelessly.

Print your email, photos, web pages, and documents right from your iPhone over Wi-Fi.7 There’s no software to download, no drivers to install, and no cables to connect. With just a few taps, you can go from viewing something on the iPhone screen to holding a printed copy.
Learn more about AirPrint

Call it better, faster, and even more worldly.

iPhone 4S is the first phone to intelligently switch between two antennas to transmit and receive, so call quality is better. It also doubles the maximum HSDPA data speeds to 14.4 Mbps.8 Which means faster connections, faster loading and reloading, and faster downloads. And iPhone 4S is a world phone, so you can use it almost anywhere. Whether you’re a GSM or CDMA customer, you can roam GSM networks in 200 countries around the world.










THE CAMERA


Camera. The you-can’t-believe-it’s-on-a-phone camera.

With 8 megapixels and all-new optics, this just might be the best camera ever on a mobile phone. It just might be the only camera you’ll ever need. And if you think that’s amazing, wait until you see your photos.

Mega megapixels.

The iPhone 4S camera gives you 8 megapixels — that’s 60 percent more pixels than the camera on iPhone 4. They’re engineered with a higher, full-well capacity to collect even more light. With more megapixels and more light, you’ll see a dramatic difference in the resolution and details of your images. So your photos look stunning everywhere you show them off — on your iPhone, your computer, or your HDTV. And they’re rendered pixel for pixel in prints as large as 8x10.

All-new optics make all
the difference.

Great photography isn’t just about megapixels — it’s about light, too. The all-new, advanced optics in this camera work together to make sure whatever light you have gives you the best image possible. The custom lens uses five precision elements to shape incoming light, which makes the entire image sharper. The larger f/2.4 aperture lets in more light, so photos look brighter and better. And the advanced hybrid infrared filter keeps out harmful IR light, so you’ll see more accurate and uniform colors.

Turn down the lights.
Or turn them way up.

Pull out your iPhone in moonlight, candlelight, or under little white lights. Or shoot in bright light. Like at the beach. iPhone captures low-light and lots-of-light moods beautifully. So darks aren’t too dark and lights aren’t too light. Even action shots are less blurry. The next-generation backside illumination sensor is engineered with increased sensitivity and a shorter exposure time to achieve the same scene brightness — colors are less saturated and you’ll see more details. And the refined LED flash automatically kicks in when it’s needed (but you can always turn it off).

A5 chip and iOS 5.
The power behind your photos.

The A5 chip is designed with an image signal processor that’s just as good as the ones found in DSLR cameras. It’s how you can tap to focus and control exposure. And it’s the power behind zero shutter lag. The image signal processor makes the iPhone 4S camera faster, so you’ll catch all the action as it happens. The camera also uses advanced algorithms in iOS 5 for even more color accuracy, better white balance, and greater dynamic range. When you see your photos, you’ll see exactly what that means.

This camera loves a face.

With new face detection, this camera is smart enough to know whether you’re taking a portrait or a group shot. It focuses on the most prominent face in the frame and balances exposure across up to 10 faces. So you’ll definitely catch smiles. And maybe even a smirk or two.

Capture the moment in
a split second.

Think about all those fun, fleeting moments you wish you’d caught on film. Now you can open the Camera app right from the Lock screen. So when things happen fast, you’ll capture them fast. Compose a quick shot with grid lines and pinch-to-zoom gestures. Focus with a tap. Then press the volume-up button to take a photo. And suddenly, everything is a photo op.

Edit photos right on iPhone.

It’s not just an amazing camera. It’s an on-the-fly editing studio. Crop, rotate, enhance, and remove red-eye right on iPhone — without the help of photo editing software on a computer. Then organize your shots into albums, so you know where your favorites are when you want to show them off.

HDR. The best everything.
All in one shot.

Tap HDR and take a photo. iPhone 4S captures three photos from that one shot, each with a different exposure level. Then it layers the shots together to create a single photo that combines the best parts of each shot. The wide range of light is more accurate in an HDR photo. And iPhone saves both the original and the HDR photo in your Camera Roll. You can clearly see the difference.

Photo Stream.
And other ways to share.

With Photo Stream in iCloud, new photos you take are automatically sent to all your devices, so you can show them off on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC.1Post them to the web the second you take them, and they’ll be the envy of your Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter world. Share them on your HDTV with AirPlay.2Or send your photos through iMessage or MMS. Or go old-school and send them in an email.