iPod Touch Tricks & Hacks

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Apple recently released new firmware update 3.1.2 for all the versions of iPhone and iPod Touch which fixes the bugs prevalent in previous firmware 3.1.1, it requires another software jailbreak if you want to enjoy 3rd party apps which has been released now and is called Blackra1n by Geohot.

Although I find no reason whatsoever to shift from 3.1.1 to 3.1.2, this is for people who are very keen on getting their hands on the new firmware.
If you were waiting for jailbreak of iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 3G on firmware 3.1.2 ,you can now use this software to jailbreak your iPhones and iPod Touch. This single software will jailbreak your iPhone 3GS/3G/2G on latest firmware 3.1.2, it can also be used to jailbreak iPod Touch 3G/2G/1G, it is the simplest jailbreak available and it does the job in less than a minute.

Some of us just keep waiting for the day when a new Apple firmware will be released,and we just can't wait to download it and have it running on our iPod Touch/iPhone.This post is about the three steps which you need to carry out to have an upgraded and fully loaded iPod Touch/iPhone.

Step one :

Download the latest iPod Touch/iPhone firmware files.But before you restore your already jailbroken iPod Touch/iPhone make sure that the software to jailbreak your new firmware is already available.If its not,then you should wait for a few days before you restore.Make sure you backup your jailbroken apps using AptBackup.Read my post on how to do it.

Step Two:

Well this is the most exciting part.JAILBREAKING..There are a number of softwares available to do that.QuickPWN,WinPWN etc.. to name a few.After jailbreaking you'll have Installer and Cydia on your iPod Touch/iPhone.Read my post on the must have apps after jailbreaking.Make sure you install these apps on the iPod Touch/iPhone.Read my post on How to Jailbreak in 5 mins

Step Three:

Last but not the least,you need to get all the amazing apps from AppStore.But the problem is most of top apps in AppStore are not free.But there is way to get these apps for free.Read my blog on how to get iTunes apps for free.

This tutorial will show you how to jailbreak your iPod touch. It has been updated for the 2.0.1 firmware and the inclusion of the Installer.app beta.

If you have a iPod touch make sure you have iTunes 7.7 and continue...

Step One
Make a folder called "Pwnage" on the desktop. In it, you will need a couple of things. Pwnage 2.0.2, found here

You will also need the 2.0.1 iPod firmware.
iPod touch 2.0.1 5B108

When downloading the IPSW file, it is best to download it with Firefox!



Step Two
Double click to launch PwnageTool 2.0.2.




Click Ok if presented with a warning.

Step Three
Click to select Expert Mode from the top menu bar

Step Four
Click to select your iPod touch. A check-mark will appear over the image of the phone.


Step Five
Click the blue arrow button to continue. You will be brought to the "Browse for IPSW" page. On my laptop, it automatically found the IPSW. If PwnageTool doesn't automatically find the ipsw file you can click Browse for IPSW....



Click to select the found IPSW file, a checkmark will appear next to it. Then click the blue arrow button to continue.



Step Six
You will then be brought to a menu with 7 choices. Click to select General then click the blue arrow button.



The General settings allows you to decide the partition size. Click to Disable partition wipe-out then click the blue arrow button.



The Bootneuter settings are greyed out for the iPod touch. Click the blue arrow button.



The Cydia settings menu allows you to create custom packages so you do not have to manually install the necessary them later.




Click to select the Download packages tab. Then click the Refresh button to display all the available packages. Double clicking the package you want will download it and make it available in the Select Packages tab.



Checkmark the ones you want then Click the blue arrow button.



The Custom Packages Settings menu displays listed package settings for your custom IPSW. For know leave these settings as is. Click the blue arrow button to continue.



The Custom Logos Settings menu allows you to add your own images as boot logos. Click the Browse button to select your Boot logo and Recovery logo.



Click the blue arrow button to continue.

Step Seven
You are now ready to begin the pwnage process! Click the Build button to select it then click the Blue arrow button to begin.





Step Eight
You will be asked to save your custom .ipsw file. Save it to your Pwnage folder you created on your Desktop.



Your IPSW is now being built. Please allow up to 10 minutes.



You will be asked to enter your administrator password. Do this then click the OK button.

When prompted if your iPod touch has been Pwned before, we clicked No. It allows for a more thorough restore.



You will be asked to turn off the device. Make sure it is connected to the USB port.



Step Nine
Be ready to follow directions now. It will ask you to hold the home button and the power button for 10 seconds. Then, you will have to release the power button and hold the home button for 10 seconds to enter DFU.



If you fail, it will show you a message. Click Yes. Unplug the iPhone from the USB. Turn it off, then turn it back on. Plug it back into the USB and turn off the iPhone when prompted.



When done correctly, Pwnage 2.0 will display a message telling your that it successfully entered DFU mode. iTunes will also pop-up.





Step Ten
In iTunes, hold the Alt/Option button and click Restore.



Step Eleven
Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop using the dialog window that appears. Select the custom IPSW that was created (iPod1,1_2.0.1_5B108_Custom_Restore.ipsw) and click the Open button.



Step Twelve
iTunes will now restore the firmware on your iPod touch. This can also take up to 10 minutes.



Step Thirteen
Once the restore is completed your iPod touch will reboot and you will notice Cydia is present on the SpringBoard!
This blog will tell you how to Unlock Jailbreak Activate and Hack your iPhone and iTouch firmware for FREE.

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Read this quick iPhone FAQ Guide before you purchase an iPhone from Indian mobile phone dealers.

1. Is iPhone available in India - Yes, you can buy the iPhone 3G headset here.

2. Where can I buy iPhone in India – You can either buy Apple phone from Vodafone or Airtel (official Apple partners) or you can order it on eBay or buy it unlocked from mobile shops in Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderbad, Mumbai, Chennai, etc.

Alternatively, some online underground sites are also selling unlocked iPhone in India but these unofficial iPhone suppliers in India do not share their contact address so be careful in case you run into shipping problems.

3. Will Indian iPhone work with the GSM SIM card of Airtel, Idea, BSNL or Vodafone? If you buy an old unlocked iPhone (not iPhone 3G), it will work with GSM networks here but you cannot use the Visual Voicemail feature of iPhone. Also, iPhone is GSM based so it may not work with Tata Indicom or Reliance CDMA network.

4. Can I buy an unlocked iPhone in US and use it in India - Yes, any old iPhone bought in US (or UK or Canada) works in India - you can just buy a local SIM card in India and replace the AT&T SIM. According to Apple policies this voids your warranty.But you can always restore your iPhone to the original state if it is in running condition.

5. What is the price of iPhone in India – The unofficial unlocked 4GB iphone is around 20k while the 8GB unlocked iPhone costs around 30k. (includes shipping and taxes). iPhone 3G, through official channels(Vodafone and Airtel), is available in 8GB and 16GB model priced at Rs 31,000 and Rs 36,100 respectively.

6. What about iPhone 3G data plans - The monthly rent for iPhone will range from Rs 500 to Rs 1000 depending on your Internet requirements. There’s no option for an “unlimited data” plan.

7. How do I buy an iPhone officially ? While you can’t buy that yet, pre-register iPhone with either Airtel or Vodafone.

8. What is the launch date of iPhone in India – Both Airtel and Vodafone will launch iPhone 3g on August 22, 2008.

9. I have an old iPhone v1.0 - should I upgrade to iPhone 3G ? While 3G means better data transfer speeds that GPRS / EDGE, you really can’t take advantage of the speed here in India because 3G isn’t available. Other than speed, the iPhone Apps store can be accessed from the old iPhone as well if you download and install the iPhone firmware upgrade via iTunes.

10. What about Apple Store in India – iPhone will be sold only via Airtel and Vodafone stores. The Apple stores that you have in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, etc are greate for buying Macbooks, iPod, Apple TV and other Apple products but they won’t stock the iPhone 3G.

11.Can i install new applications on the iPhone ? - Yes,Apple has recently launched the App Store from where you can download new apps.Some of them are free and you have to pay for the others.You can also jailbreak your iPhone and install thousands of apps which are available for free.