The Ultimate iTouch Modding Guide

**UnknowingAcorn** · #1 (**permalink**)

This is the most complete guide in the world. it has everything no questions asked hands down.

Ultimate Guide
In this guide the following will be covered:
How to Jailbreak the iPod Touch (Mac and Windows)
Custom 'slide to unlock' text
Custom carrier image
How to change the icon layout
How to install and uninstall applications
Installing iPhone applications
Installing SummerBoard themes
Installing ROMs (NES)
How to change permissions
How to create SummerBoard themes
How to Screenshot
Calender fix
How to get around the 3rd party application limit
How to force your iPod Touch into restore mode
Popular iPod Touch applications
Popular NES games

Downloadable RTF version
Video tutorials

Do not credit me for all of the guides, this is only a collection of guides
If you would like or have found a guide not in here, PM me

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How to jailbreak the iPod Touch

Mac:
Automatic Jailbreak, use iJailbreak to unlock the iPod Touch, follow the instructions given.
Download: ijailbreak - Google Code

Manual Jailbreak, follow the instructions carefully to unlock and install Installer.app on your iPod Touch
Link: Jailbreak Guide - Touchdev

Windows:
Automatic Jailbreak, use TouchFree to unlock the iPod Touch, follow the instructions given.
Download: touchFree: An automatic one-click iPod touch jailbreak program for Windows

Another Automatic Jailbreak, open jailbreak.bat and follow the on-screen instructions.
Download:

The manual way to Jailbreak the iPod Touch, follow the instructions to unlock it.
Link: Windows jailbreak - Touchdev

*NOTE: You still have to visit "jailbreak.toc2rta.com" on Safari, on the iPod, it will crash Safari (silent close) which means you have completed step 1.

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Custom 'slide to unlock' text

To change the 'slide to unlock' download this file:

FTP to your iTouch and copy over
/System/Libary/CoreServices/SpringBoard.app/English.lproj/SpringBoard.strings
to your desktop.

Open up the file in notepad. search for "slide to unlock" and then change the text to any wording up to 15 characters. once thats done simply save it and copy it back over to the itouch.

You can also change
Sync in Progress
Slide to cancel
Slide to Power Off

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Custom carrier image

You can have your own PNG as your carrier, to do this change the carrier image at these 2 locations

/System/Library/CoreServices/SpringBoard.app/FSO_CARRIER_IPOD.png
for the image on the home screen

/System/Library/CoreServices/SpringBoard.app/Default_CARRIER_IPOD.png
for the image when you are in an application

The carrier png should be 20px high, and 60px wide recommended.

For the original, you can download these here:
Download: http://rapidshare.com/files/63129365...mages.zip.html

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How to change the icon layout

For Windows there is an application to do this, it's called iOrder.
Download: http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/...7&d=1192494684

Here is the original thread for more information: http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/...ead.php?t=2714

Another Windows / Mac icon layout is here
Download: http://www.foraveragejustice.com/re%...ge%20icons.zip

It changes the order to the following:
Dock: Music, Videos, Safari, Mail
SpringBoard: iTunes, Photos, YouTube, Calendar, Contacts, Clock, Calculator, Notes, Maps, Weather, Settings

Follow the on screen tutorial found in the zip file.

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How to install and uninstall applications

To install 3rd party applications one must have the Installer.app installed onto your iPod Touch. To start, tap the Installer icon and locate the file "Community Sources". This will allow a larger list of available applications.

To uninstall simply tap the Installer.app and go to "Uninstall", locate the application you wish to uninstall, tap it and tap "Uninstall" in the top right hand corner.

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Installing iPhone applications

Firstly download this file with all the contents you need
Download: MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

This contains the following:
GMM.framework
Maps.app
MobileMail.app
MobileMailSettings.bundle
MobilesNotes.app
N45AP.plist
Stocks.app
Weather.app

After you have unzipped them, place them onto your iPod Touch as follows:

Weather.app, MobileMail.app, Stock.app, Maps.app, MobileNotes to /Applications/

GMM.framework to /System/Library/Frameworks/

N45AP.plist to /System/Library/CoreServices/SpringBoard.app/

MobileMailSettings.bundle to /System/Library/PreferenceBundles/

To place these files onto your iPod Touch you will need a FTP client that supports SFTP, in this way, permissions could be applied easily without a fuss. For Mac use CyberDuck, remember to check the box "Apply permission recursively". For windows, try WS_FTP, it should work like CyberDuck.

CyberDuck Download:

WS_FTP 30 day trial Download: Ipswitch, Inc. - Try WS_FTP Professional 2007
or
Putty Download: http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~s.../download.html

Reboot your iPod Touch after transferring all the files across.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: change file permission to 755 via ftp or ssh. REMEMBER, all files in folders and subfolders have to be in permission 755 for the apps to run properly.

If your iPhone applications crash then login to putty with
Username: root
Password: apline
and type the following:

/bin/csh

/bin/chmod -Rf a+x /Applications/*

Similarly, using terminal for Mac, ssh into your iPod touch and type the above.

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Installing SummerBoard

Using Installer.app on your iPod Touch, install SummerBoard 2.11. Restart your iPod Touch. When your iPod Touch boots back up, do not worry if your dock is stuck at the top of the screen.

Download this file and extrat the files to a folder.
Download: http://www.nullriver.com/~zigzag/SummerBoard.zip

Open that folder you created and using the SFTP program, SSH into your iPod Touch, (you will need Wifi connection on your iPod Touch for this).

For those that don't know how to find your IP go to the Settings > WiFi > Under your network name tap on the blue arrow > IP Address.
Type that into your connection box.
User: root
Password: alpine

Once you have SSH'd into your iPod Touch navigate to these folders, delete the file/folder below and replace it with the file you have just downloaded:

/Library/Frameworks/ (SummerBoard.framework)
/Applications/ (SMBPrefs.app)
/var/root/Library/SummerBoard/ (Themes)
/System/Library/LaunchDaemons/ (com.apple.SpringBoard.plist)

Once you have successfully replace these 4 files/folders set all permissions to 755

Restart your iPod Touch and enjoy SummerBoard.

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Installing SummerBoard themes

To install SummerBoard themes you can download them like an application via Installer.app, but if you have a theme of your own you can install them by SFTP.

Connect to your iPod Touch via SFTP, and navigate into /Libary/SummerBoard/Themes where you'll see the directories of the four pre-installed themes. Once there upload your theme folder.
The path should be /Libary/SummerBoard/Themes/<ThemeName>

Now return to your iPhone’s home screen (press the “Home” button) and launch SMBPrefs, then press “Theme” and select “<ThemeName>” (the theme we just uploaded). Press the “Home” button once more to return to your home screen and see the new theme in place.

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Installing ROMs (NES)

Connect to your iPod Touch via SSH and navigate to /var/root/Media. Create a folder here named "ROMs" and then another folder called "[/b]NES[/b].

Once you have done that go into the folder NES and drag your .nes files across.

To get ROMs you can download them free at these websites
1: http://www.theoldcomputer.com/Libara...ms_summary.htm
2: Free Roms - SNES ROMS, NES ROMS, N64 ROMS, MAME ROMS, XBOX 360 ROMS, Wii ROMS, PS3 ROMS, Genesis ROMS then click NES
3: CoolROM.com - Nintendo / NES ROMs - A
4: Nintendo NES Roms at ROMNation.NET

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How to change permissions

SSH into your iPod Touch and open a SSH, and type:

chmod -R a+x /Applications/*

How to create SummerBoard themes

To make your own SummerBoard theme you have to create 3 images; StatusBar, Wallpaper and Dock.

Make a folder called your <ThemeName> and have the following:
Status Bar: Status bar image (optional, 320x20 PNG, alpha)
Wallpaper (Background): The wallpaper (320x480 PNG, no alpha)
Dock: The dock image for the large dock (320x91 PNG, alpha)

alpha = transparency

For icons, the maximum size is 60x60, these go into
ThemeName/Icons/

These need to named as such
Music.png
Photos.png
Videos.png
etc.

When saving your graphic files be sure to use Adobe Photoshop's "Save for Web" function. This can reduce icon sizes from ~65kb down to ~10kb for example. Optimizing your graphics is very important.

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How to Screenshot

Screenshots with SSH
First of all download this file, either link
Download #1:
Download #2:

Next, SFTP to your iPod Touch and place the file into /Applications/.

This tool can only be ran via an SSH to your iPod. So, open an SSH and run a CHMOD to correct the permissions:

chmod -R a+x /Applications/*

Lastly, run the command in SSH:

/Applications/screenshot

Go retrieve the file at the location it specified on your iPod when it executed.

Dock.app
To take a screenshot install Dock.app. When you have Dock.app installed you will notice a yellow sunburst in the bottom right of your iPod Touch's screen.
Drag from the bottom right upwards to switch between all your applications. The 2nd from last icon is 'Screenshot', release your finger when on the icon and navigate into your iPod Touch by SSH into /tmp/

There should be an image called 'foo_0.png' around 325 KB, download this to your desktop for the screenshot you've taken on that page. SUGGESTION: delete the image off /tmp/ once you have downloaded it to your desktop.

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Calender fix

Tap into Installer.app and scroll down to 'System' and install 'iTouch Calender Fix'. This should work but I haven't tried it yet.

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How to get around the 3rd party application limit

WARNING: Although this seems to work just as intended, it's not been tested for more than a number of hours, meaning that it's entirely possible it could somehow break in the future. Therefore, only do this at your own risk! (Although the risk of it bricking your iPod touch is very low, since you'll most likely keep SSH access even if screwing up)

SSH into your iPod Touch using the SFTP client of your choice. Move your applications folder to the /private/var/ folder by typing the following:

mv /Applications /private/var/Applications

Change directly to / by typing:

cd /

Create a symbolic link to the Applicaions folder's new location

ln -s /private/var/Applications Applications

Type the following to get a directly list of /, so we can make sure the symbolic link was create correctly:

ls -la

In the list that comes up, you should have an entry similar to this one:

lrwxr-xr-x 1 root admin 25 Oct 12 22:31 Applications -> /private/var/Applications

Now all you have to do is reboot your iPod Touch.
To further make sure it's working correctly for you, enter the Installer.app and check the available space at the bottom. It should be higher tha it was previously.

Quote:
Works!
Shows 43,70MB available, but it doesn't change when I install apps, so I can install unlimited apps.
Quote:
Don't try to do this from the touch with the built in terminal. I just made an ibrick.

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How to force your iPod Touch into restore mode

Warning: This should be used as a last resort, restoring will erase all of your data

Firstly, you must have the iPod Touch plugged into your computer while doing this.

To start, press and hold the home and sleep/wake button, the power off option will appear but ignore it. When the apple logo appears let go of the sleep/wake button but keep holding the home button.
After a few seconds you should see the connect to iTunes image (you can let go of the home button now). Open iTunes and it should recognize your iPod Touch, if not unplug your iPod and plug it back in again.
Restore your iPod Touch by clicking the "Restore" button on iTunes.

For any problems, post it at the original link,
Link: http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/...ead.php?t=2790

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Popular iPod Touch applications

Mail
Notes
Weather
Maps
Stocks
SummerBoard
Customize
Sketches
Dock
NES
weDict
Finder
Apollo
Lockbox
Installer

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Popular NES games

Mario Brothers
Marios Time Machine
Zelda 1
Zelda 2
Kirbys Adventure
Legend of Kain
Adventure Island 3
Punch Out
River City Ransom
Life Force
Battletoads

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RTF version:
Download: http://rapidshare.com/files/63036947...Guide.rtf.html

For video tutorials visit ipodtouchmaster's profile:
Windows: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?us...ouchmaster&p=r
Mac: YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Tutorials written by Various people stated above. Gathered together by tomsabin @ ipodtouchfans.com

Carson · 10-17-2007, 07:41 PM

hax n stuff!

**UnknowingAcorn** · 10-17-2007, 07:45 PM

i am teh win when it comes to haxing ipods. =]

gillilandboy · 10-21-2007, 07:37 PM

I have this working on my iPod touch. If anyone needs any help let me know.

l DuRfBaG l · 10-21-2007, 08:33 PM

Took me 2 days to do this and get it right. But i mananged if anyone needs help PM me

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**UnknowingAcorn** · 10-22-2007, 07:16 PM

lol okay why would they pm you when first no one really knows u and second i madz0r the thread

.

**Sasquatch 45** · 10-22-2007, 08:16 PM

man, if only i had an ipod touch...i only have my puny nano

Rxmaker · 01-01-2008, 07:44 PM

does anyone know where i can get some sources for my iTouch?

**jomal206** · 01-23-2008, 06:40 PM

WOW I just bought a Touch today and I should have it by Friday....thanks for this tut I might check it out

I'm assuming this voids the warranty?

**JaxJags** · 01-23-2008, 08:49 PM

yes it does, since you got a new one, then you would have to downgrade to 1.1.1 from 1.1.3, here is a video:

YouTube - How to Downgrade from 1.1.3 to 1.1.1 on...

**jomal206** · 01-23-2008, 08:52 PM

See I don't know if I'm willing to risk voiding the warranty.........

I've actually been reading up on it quite a bit and I feel 100% comfortable in the process it seems to have pretty high success rates I just don't like the idea of voiding a warranty.......I'd hate to be the one out of 'x' that has a bad piece of hardware

seanhockey · 02-22-2008, 07:20 PM

i cant wait to do this to my ipod

knockem · 03-10-2008, 08:39 PM

Can you possible update the links almost all are dead

**JaxJags** · 03-10-2008, 08:47 PM

What links do you want?

knockem · 03-11-2008, 06:42 PM

Can I get the link to change the slide to unlock text?

**JaxJags** · 03-11-2008, 07:01 PM

here you go

Customize 1.21 (custom) [1.1.4 Hard JailBreak compatible, post 160] - iPod touch Fans forum

Hiding Snipez · 03-26-2008, 06:05 AM

hey ive just got one of these today,
i dont know anything about them at all,
but i could probobally jailbreak it and everything.
is there an app that is like a sat nav,
because that would be brilliant, having to take only my ipod out rather than sat nav and ipod
thanks
xD

10-17-2007, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Carson Se7en Sinner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,369 Gave Thanks: 108 Received Thanks 257 Times Total Awards: 2	hax n stuff!

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UnknowingAcorn For Great Justice! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada! Eh? Posts: 3,877 Gave Thanks: 64 Received Thanks 130 Times Total Awards: 5	i am teh win when it comes to haxing ipods. =]

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gillilandboy Apple Hacker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 2,970 Gave Thanks: 15 Received Thanks 20 Times Total Awards: 1	I have this working on my iPod touch. If anyone needs any help let me know.

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l DuRfBaG l 7S Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 46 Gave Thanks: 0 Received Thanks 0 Times	Took me 2 days to do this and get it right. But i mananged if anyone needs help PM me )

10-22-2007, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
UnknowingAcorn For Great Justice! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada! Eh? Posts: 3,877 Gave Thanks: 64 Received Thanks 130 Times Total Awards: 5	lol okay why would they pm you when first no one really knows u and second i madz0r the thread .

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Sasquatch 45 The Beast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 453 Gave Thanks: 24 Received Thanks 9 Times	man, if only i had an ipod touch...i only have my puny nano

01-01-2008, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rxmaker Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 417 Gave Thanks: 0 Received Thanks 2 Times	does anyone know where i can get some sources for my iTouch?

01-23-2008, 06:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
jomal206 The sky is the limit Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,514 Gave Thanks: 18 Received Thanks 112 Times Total Awards: 4	WOW I just bought a Touch today and I should have it by Friday....thanks for this tut I might check it out I'm assuming this voids the warranty?

01-23-2008, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
jomal206 The sky is the limit Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,514 Gave Thanks: 18 Received Thanks 112 Times Total Awards: 4	See I don't know if I'm willing to risk voiding the warranty......... I've actually been reading up on it quite a bit and I feel 100% comfortable in the process it seems to have pretty high success rates I just don't like the idea of voiding a warranty.......I'd hate to be the one out of 'x' that has a bad piece of hardware

02-22-2008, 07:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
seanhockey Novice Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 20 Gave Thanks: 5 Received Thanks 0 Times	i cant wait to do this to my ipod

03-10-2008, 08:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
knockem Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,856 Gave Thanks: 22 Received Thanks 31 Times Total Awards: 1	Can you possible update the links almost all are dead

03-10-2008, 08:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
JaxJags Go Jacksonville! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Under Krafty's Bed Posts: 1,297 Gave Thanks: 20 Received Thanks 34 Times Total Awards: 1	What links do you want?

03-11-2008, 06:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
knockem Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,856 Gave Thanks: 22 Received Thanks 31 Times Total Awards: 1	Can I get the link to change the slide to unlock text?

03-11-2008, 07:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
JaxJags Go Jacksonville! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Under Krafty's Bed Posts: 1,297 Gave Thanks: 20 Received Thanks 34 Times Total Awards: 1	here you go Customize 1.21 (custom) [1.1.4 Hard JailBreak compatible, post 160] - iPod touch Fans forum

03-26-2008, 06:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
Hiding Snipez Novice Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3 Gave Thanks: 4 Received Thanks 0 Times	hey ive just got one of these today, i dont know anything about them at all, but i could probobally jailbreak it and everything. is there an app that is like a sat nav, because that would be brilliant, having to take only my ipod out rather than sat nav and ipod thanks xD