Unlocking IPhone 2G with 3.0 OS!

Its time to explore the possibilities of unlocking IPhone with 3.0 OS. Like always, I managed to find an article in the net about unlocking the 2G phone with 3.0 OS. Please note not all the features advertised in the Apple site will work on IPhone 2G. Few of the features are exclusive to IPhone 3G and IPhone 3GS phones.

The minimum requirement for unlocking iPhone 2G are as follows:

* Itunes 8.2
* redsnow - Search for redsnow 0.7 Version in Google.
* BL 3.9 - Download from http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1H0XAZWQ
* BL 4.6 - Download from http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6OF2OR03
* ipsw - Download from http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-6580.20090617.XsP76/iPhone1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw

1) Store all the files under one Folder - IPhone3.0
2) Connect your IPhone to ITunes and hold down the shift key by selecting IPhone displayed on your left and then click restore button.
3) Be cautious to choose only Automatically sync when this phone is connected.
4) Now select the .ipsw file already downloaded from the Iphone3.0 folder.
5) After the firmware update in ITunes is completed, Launch the redsnow application from the Iphone3.0 Folder.
6) Click browse, then navigate to the .ipsw file which we used for restoring the iphone.
7) Make sure the message " IPSW successfully identified" is displayed on the window, then click next.
8) Select " Install cydia" and " Unlock" and press Next.
9) Then Browse for the 3.9 and 4.6 bootloader from the IPhone3.0 folder and press Next.
10) Now plug your Iphone into the computer and make sure it is OFF and then click Next. Don't worry if the IPhone is already connected during the process.
11) Please follow the instructions clearly and take great care to do the process as instructed on the screen.
12) The Iphone will reboot in between and will show "Done" on the window, then click Finish.
13) Now the iphone will run a few programs and hopefully your iphone will be unlocked and Jail broken.

Again, this information is gathered from different articles on the internet and please try this out at your own risk !

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App sharing on IPhone!

Finally some good news for IPhone users. The apple developers and hackers have revealed a new feature on IPhone 3.0 OS. The feature was a secret until now,which allows App sharing between the IPhone users. The Initial comments from experts indicate this will allow one person to buy an application and share it with others.

Normally IPhone users download the new Apps depending on the reviews integrated with each App. What if those people who use the app which was shared by another user try to make a comment on the App? Will that increase sales or decrease sales? Well,Apple have another feature to overcome this issue by adding an verification process to identify if you are the owner of the App and allow only the owners to write a review on a particular App.

The transfer mode still remains a million dollar question with Bluetooth being the preferred mode.

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IPhone 3G - wooden case

For the past two years,Apple has revolutionised the world with their first ever touchscreen mobile-IPhone. Not only did Apple grew their business with IPhone, a lot of other software developers,hackers and accessory makers also captured the market. Here is one example, A wooden case is made for IPhone3G. This comes in three models but you can't use any keys with IPhone inside the case. The price of this case is around 85$ which is not surprising given the fact that this is handmade. These cases are made in such a way to compliment the IPhone curves and to hold the phone properly.

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MasterCard's "ATM Hunter" - App for Iphone

Here you go, Another IPhone App was released this week by MasterCard worldwide " ATM Hunter".This App allows you to find the nearest ATM from your location. IPhone 3G uses GPS facility to identify the location while the IPhone 2G requires an Internet connection. In addition to it, the user has to enter the address or specific location on IPhone 2G and the search will be carried out based on the Input.

ATM hunter not only displays the nearest ATM but also provides the details such as Bank name which avoid users paying for potential charges applied by other banks ATM. It also provides with following information

* 24 HR service?
* Wheel chair accessibility present?
* Surcharge free?
* Deposit sharing?

Looks like a cool App for frequent travellers when they are short of money.

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VNC lite for IPhone - Control Your PC with IPhone from anywhere!

Few months back tightvnc application was available for jail broken IPhone users restricting the control only to mouse pointer i.e. control of your PC by moving the mouse pointer using IPhone screen. Those days are gone now,I happened to come across VNC lite on App store which is available as free download. VNC lite allows not only to control your PC but also to view your desktop through IPhone using wifi connection.

1. For connecting your IPhone to your PC you just need one of the VNC server application running on your PC (VNC,tightVNC etc.).
2. Make a note of the VNC server ip address and set your won password.
3. Run the VNC lite app on your IPhone and press connect on your right hand corner of the application.
4. Enter the ip address of the VNC server running on your PC and password and then press connect.
5. On your PC , a screen will appear allowing you to accept the incoming connection or reject. Press Accept and you will be connected to the Desktop.

I have tried this on my IPhone and it worked.(IPhone2G)

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IPhone 3.0 Jailbreaking !!??

Confused after reading my earlier post !

How can IPhone 3.0 software be jail broken when it is not released yet? Well, the iPhone developers are proactive and work has started on 3.0 Beta version released earlier this week(17th March 2009). The Developer's first verdict "Any Device running 3.0 software can be Jail broken" but have already warned 3G users to be careful with the Beta version if they have already jailbroken. Keep in mind, Apple have claimed this software SDK will be more helpful/useful for Developers to create new applications.

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IPhone 3.0 Features or Fake IPhone 3.0?

IPhone 3.0 official release date is not yet finalised and to be announced imminently. Are you one among those freak who can't wait to try out the IPhone 3.0 features? There is an alternate solution and it's known as "FAKE THE IPHONE 3.0". Being an IPhone user for quite sometime, I would like to try my hands on this. Keep an eye on my blog for some interesting updates.

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Apple - Iphone 3.0 software Relaase

IPhone 3.0 software Features unveiled yesterday contains more than 100 new features.Though most of the features are present even in a basic mobile phone, Apple feels proud to advertise their latest 3.0 software.

The 3.0 software will feature
* copy,cut and paste text
* MMS ( only in iPhone 3G)
* picture messaging,
* Business cards in Contacts.
* Search feature to find individual application( supported on Iphone and ipod touch)
* Voice memo recording
* Output stero audio via bluetooth
* Notes syncronisation from iphone to PC or Mac
* Landscape Keyboard

This software allows developer with less restriction for developing new applications.For Example, An application to use bluetooth to be able to transfer files between IPhone users. The software will be available free for IPhone users and 9.5$ for Ipod Touch users.

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