Here is the updated QuickPwn for Windows, wrapped by Poorlad’s GUI. It contains our new bundles for the latest Apple iPhone v2.0.2 firmware, and we’ve added support for version 2.0 devices which means you can QuickPwn and jailbreak the device if it is running 2.0, 2.0.1 or 2.0.2.
Remember this is still beta software, so usual rules apply, no complaints ifanything goes wrong and use the tool at at your own risk!
Download here! SHA1 = 8e1ed2ce9e7e473d38a9dc7824a384a9ac34d7d0
NB: Using QuickPwn does not update the firmware itself, this tool is designed to ‘Pwn’ (the ability to install future custom non-Apple firmwares) , ‘Jailbreak’ and install Installer or Cydia on a given device. If your device is running 2.0.1 and you QuickPwn it, it’ll still be running 2.0.1, although it will now be Pwned and Jailbroken, similarly if your device is running 2.0.2 and you QuickPwn it, it will then be running 2.0.2 but the device will now be Pwned and Jailbroken. It will also activate (not unlock) devices that are being used outside of their intended territories and cannot be activated using iTunes.
Problem: You have an Apple iPhone, and after you have done a Restore on your iPhone – probably because you have just upgraded to the latest v2.0.1 Apple firmware – you now notice that when you attempt to open your MobileMail.app application (Mail) the application is “empty”, and simply closes, crashing back to the main dashboard.
What gives???
You will also notice that you can’t edit, add or remove any of the email account settings at all.
Reason for the Problem
This is caused by the sync of the backup from iTunes. The permissions on the mail folder are incorrect. The folder is supposed to be owned by “mobile”, but instead it is owned by “root”. This causes the application to crash, sending you back to the dashboard.
The Solution
The easiest fix is to run bossprefs (which you can install using Cydia), click more, and click “fix user dir permissions”. You may need to reboot.
You can also SSH into your iPhone, and take ownership of the folder directly – but this is the advanced way!
For all you you Windows users, you know that you can’t use the PwnageTool, but don’t worry too much, since cwn has brought you the WinPwn v2.0.0.4 tool to use!
WinPwn 2.0.0.4 has been released for the iPhone 2.0.1 firmware and it includes Installer 4 beta support.
Download link: Winpwn_2.0.0.4_Setup.zip
Release Notes
- Support for both 1.1.4, 2.0, 2.0.1
- Root partition resize support
- Installer support
- Support for WinXP and Vista 32/64bit.Notes:
- You MUST do a full uninstall of winpwn before installing the new version
- Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes ( Currently 7.7)
- WinPwn uses 300MB of ram at peak due to the ipsw being extracted in memory
- You must first click browse and load an IPSW to use WinPwn (i thought this was clear)
- For 2.0 only the *5A347_Restore.ipsw files are valid. The 345 image will not work
- If you see Failed to load image catalog/payload catalog, this is fine and won’t cause problems
- If you already have service with AT&T do not activate or install Youtube Fix
Download, Install, and Enjoy!!!
This is a turorial on how to use PwnageTool 2.0.2 and update your iPhone to 2.0.1. For Mac only!
Step 1. Download PwnageTool 2.0.2 here.
Step 2. Backup your iPhone to iTunes
Step 3. Open iTunes, and from the iPhone -> Summary tab, download (do not update) the latest iPhone firmware 2.0.1 (iPhone1,1_2.0.1_5B108_Restore.ipsw).
Step 4. Open PwnageTool 2.0.2.
Well, a BIG Congrats goes out to CNET TV for hosting on their website a video tutorial in which the presenter demostrates exactly how to use the PwnageTool to Jailbreak your new iPhone 3G (or iPhone 2G) using the new v2.0 firmware release by Apple a few weeks ago!
Link: Jailbreak the new 2.0 iPhone software Video
In other news, well… actually the same news, the next version of the PwnageTool, v2.0.2 is undergoing final checks and will be packaged, signed and should be uploaded to the devteam’s website within the next few hours! This will be available via the PwnageTool software updater that is built in and checked when you start PwnageTool, we’ll also publish a link here for direct downloads.
As always, there is a WARNING:
Apple has posted the 2.0.1 iPhone firmware update tonight.
What’s new with this firmware?
Apple only lists “Bug Fixes” amongst the changes. Early claims:
- Backup process for the iPhone is much faster.
- Netshare still works
- SMS typing faster
Various reports are coming in…
With the free iPhone 2.0 Software Update, your iPhone does even more. Extend its capabilities with innovative applications you download directly from the new App Store. Get push email, calendar, and contacts from your Microsoft Exchange server at work. And use great new features in Mail, Contacts, and other applications. To get the free update, just sync your iPhone with your Mac or PC.
Applications for iPhone
iPhone applications are unlike anything you’ve ever seen on a mobile phone. That’s because they leverage all the groundbreaking technologies in iPhone — like the accelerometer, Multi-Touch, 3D positional sound, and GPS. And they’re only a tap away at the App Store.
Over the last year we’ve discovered some interesting things about the software used in the iPhone. These “hacks” , “exploits” and “techniques”, or whatever you want to call them, are valuable – not only from a financial perspective (so scummy people can sell unlocking software) but also from a strategic point of view. Think of it like a game of poker, showing your hand too early would certainly make you lose “the game”.
The majority of iPhone users are not technical – they want an easy, one-stop, simple application that will allow them to quickly and painlessly unlock their phone. If we were to release a crummy command-line based tool that does the immediate job that everyone is screaming for, we’d only end up in the following situation:
1) The technique is released to the world and people use this technique to quickly create GUI apps that they charge cash-money for, or re-release something hacky and horrible that bricks lots of devices, or for example disables the WiFi that then causes more stress that ultimately comes back to us
2) The technique is exposed to the vendor, allowing them to locate and repair the security hole. Sometimes these security holes span product versions, for example: between the first generation and second generation iPhone. In such a case releasing the knowledge in the middle of the product development cycle is pointless and risks the “usefulness” of the technique – especially if there are existing hacks/techniques that work just fine.
Sounds like a good deal, right? All you have to do is get Firefox 3 during Download Day to help set the record for most software downloads in 24 hours – it’s that easy. We’re not asking you to swallow a sword or to balance 30 spoons on your face, although that would be kind of awesome.
The official date for the launch of Firefox 3 is June 17, 2008. Join our community and this effort by pledging today.
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Redmond, WA – As the Mozilla Foundation releases Firefox 3 and tries to set a record for most downloads in a day, they will be receiving help from an unlikely source: Microsoft.
Steve Ballmer announced early Monday that Microsoft would be halting development on Internet Explorer 8 and focusing the company’s efforts on Firefox 3.
“I’m going to be downloading it myself, and I’ve told all our employees to download Firefox 3 on Tuesday and instructed our programming teams to start working on making the open source browser better rather than stumble around with Internet Explorer 8,” said Ballmer. “I mean, why bother? Firefox 3 has the ‘AwesomeBar,’ you can’t seriously expect to compete with that, can you?”
HTC today unveiled its next generation business phone, the HTC Touch Pro.
The HTC Touch Pro was rumoured to be announced in last months unveiling of the HTC Touch Diamond but HTC have waited until today to unleash their latest and greatest offering.
The Touch Pro features Windows Mobile 6.1, HSDPA (7.2mbps), 2.8″ VGA screen, 3.2 MP camera, 512MB flash and 288MB RAM, Wi-Fi, GPS, bluetooth and a slide out 5 row QWERTY keyboard. All of the specs are backed up with a 1350 mAh battery so battery life shouldn’t be too bad on this device. The Touch Pro also has similar styling and the updated touchflo interface introduced with the Diamond.
| HTC Touch Pro | Apple’s iPhone |
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| OS | Windows Mobile 6.1 | Based on Apple’s OSX |
| Data Speeds |
7.2 mbps (HSDPA) | 0.2368 mbps (EDGE) |
| Camera | 3.2 MP | 2.1 MP |
| Screen | 2.8″ VGA screen | 3.5″ VGA screen |
| Addons | WiFi, Bluetooth |
WiFi, Bluetooth |
| Memory | 512MB | 8GB / 16GB |
| GPS? | YES | Not yet … wait for 2nd gen?!? |