Hacking & Jailbreaking iPod Touch/iPhone FAQ's

[l Krafty l]

What is Jailbreaking? -

Jailbreaking gives you access to a large number of programs that Apple does not provide.

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A jailbreak is the act or tool used to perform the act of breaking out of a chroot or jail in UNIX-like operating systems or bypassing digital rights management (DRM). In the former case it allows the user to see files outside of the filesystem that the administrator intends to make available to the application or user in question. In the context of DRM, this allows the user to run arbitrarily defined code on DRM-encumbered devices as well as break out of chroot-like restrictions. DRM-encumbered devices such as the iPhone have repeatedly been subject to jailbreaks, allowing the execution of arbitrary code, but have had those jailbreaks disabled by vendor updates

And whats this "Installer.app"? -

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This is the application for modifying an iPhone or iPod Touch. Installer.app is a utility to jailbreak an iPhone. The version for v1.0.-1.0.2 and v1.1.2 was also called AppTapp and the online installer for direct iPhone or iPod Touch jailbreaking was also called AppSnapp. With every firmware update, hacks have been disabled. Installer.app can be downloaded for iBrickr also and the 1.1.2 Windows jailbreaking package "HomeFree" also installs Installer, as does the Mac OS X application iNDependence. Installer is developed by Nullriver.

So in simple terms, what are the advantages to hacking/jailbreaking?

All in all, you can do things such as:

• Install 3rd party programs and applications for free
• Play NES/ROM/PSX games
• Install iPhone programs such as Mail, Stocks, Weather, etc...
• Customize (Slider buttons, Taskbar, Dock image, Wallpaper, Background, Icons, etc...)
• Much more things, you can do a search on google for features you may be wondering that might be avaiable through hacking/jailbreaking

Are there any disadvantages?

I will be honest, there arent too many, but a few problems. Make sure your OK with them before trying to hack/jailbreak.

• Jailbreaking process MAY NOT always work, make sure you backup your data.
• Firmwares released by Apple will wipe your jailbreaking status if you do upgrade. You will have to wait for a jailbroken firmware in that case.
• If your forced to restore, you will have to re-import your music. You contacts, etc... may remain.
• Make sure you review sources you plan to add. So far there is one source that was used to spread a virus.

Is it safe to try the 1.1.3 Jailbreak/Hacked firmware?

There have been reports on successful jailbreaking (on both iPod touch & iPhone), but there have been reports that people who purchased the firmware add-ons have lost them and havent found a way to retrieve them. If you think about it, the iPhone apps are available for download on 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 jailbreaks, the only thing you will not get is the wobble function, but in the "Customize" app you can rearrange icons. Also, check this thread for http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/ipod...-3-issues.html

Where can I find all the .ispw firmware downloads?
iPhone

• 1.1.3 (4A93) Restore
• 1.1.2 (3B48b) Restore
• 1.1.1 (3A109a) Restore
• 1.0.2 (1C28) Restore

• 1.0.2 (1A543a) to 1.0.2 (1C28) Update
• 1.0.2 (1C25) to 1.0.2 (1C28) Update
• 1.0.2 (1C27) to 1.0.2 (1C28) Update

• 1.0.1 (1C25) Restore
• 1.0 (1A543a) Restore

iPod Touch

• 1.1.3 (4A93) Restore
• 1.1.2 (3B48b) Restore
• 1.1.1 (3A110a) Restore
• 1.1 (3A101a) Restore

How can I downgrade my current firmware version?

• http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/ipod...e-1-1-3-a.html
• http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/ipod...3-1-1-1-a.html
• http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/ipod...-mac-os-x.html

What if I do get an error while trying to jailbreak/hack? Can I try again?

Yes, but you will need to restore (see links above). Once you do so you can try again.

What version do I need to start jailbreaking if I havent so already?

Well, far as I know, you need to restore back to 1.1.1, jailbreak, and the use the jailbreak 1.1.2 program to upgrade to a jailbroken 1.1.2. http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/ipod...kthroughs.html

Well, if I'm already jailbroken at 1.1.1 and I want to jailbreak to 1.1.2, will I lose everything?

If everything goes smooth, you shouldnt. http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/ipod...e-1-1-2-a.html

Will this effect my iPod/iPhone performance wise?

For me it hasnt, but then again be smart and dont install TOO many programs.

What about sources? Where can I find some more?

http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/ipod...d-sources.html

Can hacking/jailbreaking "brick" my iPod/iPhone?

No. If you get an error or have any problems with a jailbroken firmware, then use the restore tutorials to clear your iPod Touch/iPhone and start a-new.

Do I need to restore if I plan to take my iPod Touch/iPhone to the Apple store or ship it?

Yes. Apple wont try anything if you jailbreak (they dont approve of "unlocking" iPhones though), but if you try to take a jailbroken iPod touch to Apple they have the right not to service you or your product (and they probably wont).

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I'll add more later, if you find any mistakes or would like to add anything just say so.

-Krafty

[JoeMal]

Quote: Originally Posted by l Krafty l

Do I need to restore if I plan to take my iPod Touch/iPhone to the Apple store or ship it?

Yes. Apple wont try anything if you jailbreak (they dont approve of "unlocking" iPhones though), but if you try to take a jailbroken iPod touch to Apple they have the right not to service you or your product (and they probably wont).

So you're saying restoring your Touch removes any signs Jailbreak was on your Touch?

Mine is still under warranty....I want to 'Jailbreak' mine, but I'd hate to need to use my warranty and not be able to.....will restoring it allow me to send it in for repairs/etc?

[JaxJags]

most likely, since they wont know if you jailbroke it

[JoeMal]

What if the Touch is...inoperable....meaning like the screen is broke..it won't display...or something of that nature.....could it still be 'Jailbroken' via PC so I could send it in??



I'm just nervous to Jailbreak mine....my girlfriend has gone through like 3 or 4 ipods over the years........none are the Touch.....but geez it's like an Xbox360 the number of times she's had to replace hers....

[JaxJags]

i dont really get what you are saying

i jailbroke mine, and its great

[JoeMal]

I know it's great and happy when things work

But what about when they don't?


I was stating how my girlfriend has had very poor luck with iPods.....I'd hate to spend $300 on something that's going to be worthless in 6 months when I can't get a new one because I have 'Jailbroken' my iPod. If restoring your iPod's firmware completely removes any signs of 'Jailbreak' and it's aftermath, then great, it sounds like something I might try. But if it's something that can be traced, even if I did restore, I probably shouldn't take the risk until my warranty is up.


That's what I'm saying

[JaxJags]

if anything goes wrong, you could always force restore it

[l Krafty l]

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So you're saying restoring your Touch removes any signs Jailbreak was on your Touch?

Correct.

[Mystery Mango]

THanks this really helped me!

Also I have finially figured out how to completely remove this mod, thanks for that too!

[jmcdonagh]

hey guys,

im new to this and still trying to install the hack.
i get to step 8. Run the touchfree executable & windows Vista says that "touch free has stopped working...etc"

does anyone have a solution to this?

I have installed the ziphone 2.6 successfully.

help Please!!

JM

[condormtn3925]

ok mine WAS jailbroken using ziphone and i restored mine with 2.0 and now, the new one came out and i want it haha. Well my friend found a way to get his to "break" so it will not turn on at all. i want to do this so that i can get the new one if it must be replaced. if mine has been restored, is there any trace of the ziphone mod on it?

[KranK]

After you restore it its like wiping your hardrive, you will have no trace of anything that was previously on it. So if you restore it just uses a backup on your computer and pretty much "reformats" your iPhone.

[condormtn3925]

Quote: Originally Posted by KranK

After you restore it its like wiping your hardrive, you will have no trace of anything that was previously on it. So if you restore it just uses a backup on your computer and pretty much "reformats" your iPhone.

alright, thanks a lot. Now i want the new itouch and im a bit greedy and low on cash, so is there any way to "break" my itouch so its covered by the warrenty it comes with so i can get a new one free? i know its wrong but anyone got any ideas?