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New iPhone 3GS Jailbreak Software Purplera1n [Free Download]
Techlivez.com —
... George Hotz has said on his blog that he generally don’t make tools for general public but the Dev Team decision of waiting has made him to release "Purplera1n" Jailbreaking software for the iPhone 3GS OS 3.0 and it is available as a free download. ...
iPhone 3GS Unlocked with Purplera1n + UltraSn0w [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... was busy releasing purplera1n RC2. Amongst a variety of fixes, including less flakiness in the payload, RC2 adds support for more versions of Windows (Vista, Windows 7, International, and 64-bit). Sorry Mac folks, Hotz says an OS X version is coming shortly. ...
Geo Hot Makes It Sn0w
The Iphone Spot —
... you clever reversers out there will see what it does, and see why it’s so pristine The payload is radically different from other varieties of sn0w. beta as usual, back up first.
Be sure to have legit activated 3GS
Disable 3G if you don’t have it(like T-Mobile).
Add apt.geohot.com to Cydia
Install com.geohot.purplesn0w
Watch for success output in Cydia
Reboot, and enjoy your unlocked iPhone
via Geo Hots Blog
Download Free Unlock Software for iPhone 3GS: Purplesn0w [Unlocking iPhone 3GS]
Techlivez.com —
... then you should definitely give purplesn0w a try. George Hotz is claiming it be the first unlock application to be very close to a true unlock. ...
Geo Hot Explains The Argument Between Himself and Chronic
The Iphone Spot —
... the exploit that this will use. For apparently no purpose except to save face in front of their donators. Future reference, never donate until you have a product in hand and working. Look, as much as I fight with the dev team, they always have the community’s interests at heart, maybe even more so than me. But chronic just stomped all over what the community wants. Who can actually do something with the info they released? Well, you know, Apple. ”
Via iphonejtag.blogspot.com/
Geo Hot Explains The Argument Himself and Chronic
The Iphone Spot —
... revealed the exploit that this will use. For apparently no purpose except to save face in front of their donators. Future reference, never donate until you have a product in hand and working. Look, as much as I fight with the dev team, they always have the community’s interests at heart, maybe even more so than me. But chronic just stomped all over what the community wants. Who can actually do something with the info they released? Well, you know, Apple.
Via iphonejtag.blogspot.com/
GeoHot Preparing Blackra1n: The One To Jailbreak Them All
The Iphone Spot —
... . The release of BlackRa1n as he calls his program may come tonight or early tomorrow morning. Thanks to Geohot you will be able to jailbreak any idevice with a few clicks of a mouse, check out his blog here to get up to date news. Below is a picture of a jailbroken 3rd gen ipod touch running some of Geohot’s code. ...
Blackra1n jailbreaks iPhone OS 3.1.2
iPhone Atlas —
iPhone OS hacker, GeoHot, released Blackra1n this weekend, a new jailbreak utility for iPhone OS 3.1.2.
The new utility, for Windows only, follows on the heels of Purplera1n and you can download it immediately. Windows users can use it to jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1.2 on all iPhone and iPod Touch models regardless of the hardware generation. Using the application is simple just plug in your iPhone or iPod Touch using the standard USB sync cable and follow the instructions below.
Difficulty level:
Easy
What you need: ...
Blackra1n iPhone Jailbreak
Geeky Gadgets —
... go, they are much appreciated, but not until after blackra1n works for you. I never ask for donations before the tool is released.
Warning 3g and 3gs unlockers, do not upgrade to 3.1.2 using iTunes if you want to keep your unlock. Baseband cannot be downgraded. Check out the dev team’s offerings. Also blackra1n doesn’t hacktivate.
Here is the link to download Blackra1n.
Download Blackra1n iPhone Jailbreak.
Head on over to George’s website for more details and full instructions.
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Blackra1n RC2 supports tethered 3GS jailbreak
iPhone Atlas —
iPhone OS hacker, GeoHot, released Blackra1n RC2 today, an updated jailbreak utility for the iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch. ...
blackra1n RC2 now available to jailbreak new (OTB) iPhone 3GS
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis —
... The jailbreak is possible (using blackra1n RC2), but it’s decidedly more of a hassle. But, then again, how many times do you reboot your iPhone?
Note: if you already jailbroke your iPhone 3GS using blackra1n RC1 (the initial release), there’s no need to run RC2. Also, if you would rather wait for the iPhone Dev Team to build the tethered jailbreak option into PwnageTool, sit tight, they’re working on it.
[Via: iphonejtag]
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Blackra1n RC2 iPhone Jailbreak
Geeky Gadgets —
... and Mac, Blackra1n RC2.
Blackra1n RC2 fixes some of the problems found in the previous version including 3G signal issues, and problems with the Icy software package.
It also adds a Tethered jailbreak for 3.1 OOTB iPod Touch 8GB and new 3GS, hopefully the latest release will fix some of the issues some users have been experiencing.
Head on over to Blackra1n to download the Blackra1n RC2 iPhone Jailbreak, and also head on over to George’s website for more details about the jailbreak.
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iPhone 3.1.2 jailbreak: New Blackra1n RC2 provides many fixes
GadgetLite - Latest gadgets and technology news —
... ’s tools as it would help you bypass any baseband update. If you’re interested in only jailbreaking your iPhone or iPod Touch using GeoHot’s new updated jailbreak tool, click here to visit his blog or directly visit the ...
iPhone OS 3.1.2 unlock arrives November 4th
iPhone Atlas —
... iPhone OS hacker, GeoHot, has announced the successful creation of an iPhone unlock for the iPhone OS 3.1.2 baseband. The new app called, Blacksn0w, will allow iPhone users to use their phone on non-Apple sanctioned carriers. ...
Geohot Declines $10,000 Reward for Unlocking Baseband 05.11.07
iPhoneHeat —
... for 05.11.07 People buy them, and are told the unlock is in development, and the release date is unknown. Imagine you bought a cup of coffee and were told it’s in development? Recently, many of these sites sent out e-mails saying they made major breakthroughs and the unlock will be ready 11/04/09. Coincidence that that’s the release date of blacksn0w? Geohot has asked users to help him in getting the truth out. The iPhone unlock is free. “Let’s shut all these assholes down” via [ GeoHot's Blog ] ...
GeoHot Declines $10,000 for BlackSn0w iPhone Unlock
iPhone Download Blog —
... This morning, GeoHot wrote a blog post in which he explains why he declined the $10,000 and why it’s important you should never have to pay for a jailbreak or an unlock: ...
PSA from Geohot – iPhone unlock coming
Gear Diary —
... George Hotz, aka Geohot, the iPhone developer responsible for bringing you the blackra1n jailreaking tool has issued a public service announcement. ...
BlackSn0w iPhone Unlock
Geeky Gadgets —
George Hotz released his latest iPhone Jailbreak about a week ago, Blackra1n, now it looks like George is about to release an iPhone unlock for the 3.1.x firmware called Blacksn0w.
George was offered $10,000 to sell the Blacksn0w jailbreak, but he decided he would like everyone to have it for free, you cant fault him on that.
Blacksn0w will be released as a free download on November the 4th, and it will unlock your iPhone running the latest firmware so you can use it with any carrier, check out the video of it in action ...
GeoHot on Where NOT To Go for Your iPhone Jailbreaks & Unlocks
Just Another iPhone Blog —
... is due to be releasing an unlock tool for the latest iPhone models / basebands later this week, called BlackSn0w. Along with his announcements on this upcoming tool, he has also provided a timely reminder for everyone looking for iPhone jailbreak and unlock solutions – on where you should and should not go to find those. The short story is that he feels there are two legit places to find your jailbreak and unlock tools – Geohot himself and the iPhone ...
Blacksn0w Bumped to Today
EverythingiCafe —
... To those of you chafing under the yoke of AT&T, good news! Blacksn0w worked so well, its release has been brought forward by a day. At Noon EST/5pm GMT, geohot will release the software, which will unlock baseband 5.11.07 and official tethering. Blackra1n will get updated to RC3 with hacktivation support, 15 second speed improvement, Tiger+PPC support, and installation of the latest blackra1n.app. So, in just under three hours, you’ll be able to use whichever service provider you want, and have proper tethering to boot. Check back to the ...
Blacksn0w iPhone Unlock Now Available
Geeky Gadgets —
... George Hotz has released his new carrier unlock for the iPhone a day early, Blacksn0w is now available to download to your iPhone, so that you can unlock it and use it with any carrier you want. ...
Blacksn0w is out, unlocks iPhone running v3.1.2 firmware and latest baseband
Tech Ticker —
... - Download the app as per your OS
- Connect your iPhone and run the app to “make it ra1n”
- Phone will reboot and run the blackra1n.app that will be on the screen
- Install blacksn0w and feel liberated!
For existing blackra1n users:
- Run blackra1n.app
- Icy will be replaced with “ra1n”
- Run it and it will upgrade the app
- After that run blackra1n.app again
- Blacksn0w will appear and run it. Voila!
BlackSn0w
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Blacksn0w App Now Ready, Eager to Unlock Your iPhone 3G and 3GSes [IPhone]
Gizmodo —
... must download Cydia's "On File" system in case Apple blocks more exploits in future updates. It's still safe to run the tool, but keep in mind that Apple can—and probably will—patch the core exploit used by Blacksn0w, rendering your unlock useless, or worse. Running On File will ensure you can downgrade in the future, so you don't lose whatever precarious carrier/plan/phone arrangement you've so fallen in love with. Mac and PC downloads are available here. [GeoHot via iPhoneOS3]
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Blacksn0w unlocks iPhone OS 3.1.2 and baseband 05.11.07
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... Geohot suggests that you update to a fresh copy of iPhone OS 3.1.2 directly from Apple before performing his unlock. He has all the instructions available on his site. ...
Unlock your factory fresh iPhone 3GS with ‘blacksn0w’ (OS 3.1.2 and baseband 05.11 friendly)!
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis —
... Enjoy your unlocked iPhone! (remember to disable “3G Data” if you’re on T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) USA)
You’ll notice that “Cydia” is now installed on your homescreen. This is your jailbreak appstore, it’s your new best friend.
Note: If you want to remove the “ra1n” app, simply fire up the app again and select the “Uninstall blackra1n” option
[Via: geohot]
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Hacker cracks latest iPhone OS, Apple starts looking for iPhone security manager
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis —
... We’re not sure if Apple is looking for someone new to fill the position, or if Apple wants to replace the current iPhone OS Platform Security Manager. In either case, it’s pretty clear that the iPhone maker wants to make sure that hackers like George “geohot” Hotz and the iPhone Dev Team aren’t able to keep cracking the iPhone. ...
Hiring a new sheriff: Apple clamping down on jailbreaking to soothe corporate angst?
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... With the latest jailbreaking code, blacksn0w, now available for Geohot's blackra1n utility, iPhone owners who want to free their favorite smartphone from the constraints of the App Store and the AT&T network may do so. But a ...
