HOW TO: Enable 720p Video Recording on iPhone 3GS

Yeah, you can now enable HD video recording on your iPhone 3GS running iOS 4 or newer. iPhone developer Mike has successfully managed to bypass the limitation in the software of the ARM Cortex processor on iPhone 3GS to handle 720p video encoding. Simply follow the full step by step guide posted below to get it working on iPhone 3GS.

STEP 1: Jailbreak your iPhone 3GS (if you haven't yet) using the instructions posted here to jailbreak your iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.1 using Limera1n or GreenPois0n.

STEP 2: Install OpenSSH by opening Cydia, tap on the Search button and write down OpenSSH then install this app and reboot your device.

STEP 3: Connect your iPhone 3GS into your computer via USB and make sure that iTunes is not running.

STEP 4: Download and install Cyberduck (Mac) or WinSCP (Windows) to SHH into your device and enter the following login information to get into your iPhone:

• Hostname: The IP address of your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. Setting –> WiFi –> “Your Network Name”
• User name: root
• Password: alpine
• Protocol: SFTP in case you running Mac or SCP for Windows.

STEP 5: Download the pre-edited file HDVideo3GS.zip.

STEP 6: Now copy N88AP.plist file to /System/Library/CoreServices/SpringBoard.app/

STEP 7: Now copy the other 3 ,plist files to /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Celestial.framework/N88/

STEP 8: Almost finished! Now simply reboot your device and enjoy the trick!

Wanna see how the 720p video recording works on iPhone 3GS? watch this video;

[Thanks everyone who sent this in, via Redmondpie, Mike’s Digital Anthology]

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Jailbreak iPhone 3GS (New Bootrom), 3G, iOS 4.1 with Sn0wbreeze 2.0.2 [How to Guide]

We already posted that Sn0wbreeze 2.0 has been released to jailbreak iPhone 3GS new & old bootrom on iOS 4.1 and all other devices except iPhone 4, iPad and iPod touch 4G. As we promised, this post is how to guide for using Sn0wbreeze 2.0.2 to jailbreak your device (compatibility list below) on iOS 4.1, check the step by step guide after the jump.

Compatible devices & notes:

• iPhone 2G — No Jailbreak Needed
• iPhone 3G — No Jailbreak Needed
• iPhone 3GS (old bootrom) — Requires you to be already jailbroken. (If you are the old bootrom on Spirit or JailbreakMe use Spirit2Pwn on http://repo.woowiz.net repo)
• iPhone 3GS (new bootrom) — Requires you to be on 3.1.2
• iPhone 4 — Wait for SHAtter exploit, and GreenPois0n jailbreak
• iPod Touch 1G — No Jailbreak Needed
• iPod Touch 2G (MB) — No Jailbreak Needed
• iPod Touch 2G (MC) — Requires you to be on 3.1.2
• iPod Touch 3G — Requires you to be on 3.1.2
• iPod Touch 4 — Wait for SHAtter exploit, and GreenPois0n jailbreak
• iPad — Wait for SHAtter exploit, and GreenPois0n jailbreak

So, if you are compatible, go ahead and follow our step by step guide to jailbreak your device using Sn0wbreeze 2.0 (Note: we used iPhone 3GS new bootrom in this guide)

Step 1: Download and install the latest version of iTunes.

Step 2: Now start iTunes and sync your iPhone with your PC so that it backs-up all your important data including settings, apps, music, contacts and photos.

Step 3: Download Sn0wbreeze 2.0.2 and the original iOS 4.1 firmware file (download links at the end of the page). Move all these to your desktop.

Step 4: Start Sn0wbreeze ( please note that when used Win Vista or Windows7 , you need to start your application in Administrator mode , by clicking the right mouse button on the icon and selecting "Run as administrator" ) and select “Expert Mode” for easy process, then click the blue arrow to contiue.

Step 5: Sn0wbreeze will ask you to locate the .ipsw original firmware file. Point to the correct iOS 4.1 file by clicking on “Browse” button. Sn0wbreeze will verify the selected file and then will present you with following screens.

Step 6: If you use iPhone 3GS (new bootroom) or iPod touch 3G, click on "General" then check “Use iBooty Method (3.1.2 Installation Required!)" , also you have to check “Activate The iPhone” if you are on unofficial carrier and want to hacktivate your phone by Sn0wbreeze. For iPhone 3G users you have to enable all choices as it add functions not added naively from Apple.

Step 7: Now select “Build IPSW” Sn0wbreeze will now create custom firmwares for your iPhone which is jailbroken, (Save it on your desktop).

Step 8: This step and step 9 are for iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2G (MB Model) only, otherwise bypass step 8 and 9,  Now Download iReb V4.0 (links at the end of the post) and make sure that iTunes is launched

Step 9: Launch iReb (to bypass iTunes errors) and choose “Online Mode” then choose your device

Step 10: Put your iPhone in DFU mode by following this step:

• Turn iPhone off.
• Hold Power and Home buttons together for 10 seconds or so.
• Release Power button but keep holding the Home button until your computer recognizes a new USB device.
• iTunes will now recognize your iPhone

Step 11: Now, You will have to restore your iPhone to the jailbroken custom firmware by Clicking on the iPhone icon on the left sidebar of iTunes then hold left “alt” button (“Shift” button on Windows) on the keyboard and then click on “Restore” then release the alt button, Now Select the custom firmware created by Sn0wbreeze and Let iTunes go in a bunch of steps.

Step 12: Sn0wbreeze doesn't upgrade your baseband and will never do, so you can use Ultrasn0w 1.0 to unlock your iPhone by following the step by step guide posted here.

Disclaimer: This guide is for testing & educational purposes only. Follow it on your own risk. I’m not responsible for any loss of important data or malfunctioning of your iPhone.

Update 1: Sn0wbreeze 2.0.1 has been released to fix iTunes Error 37 when restoring to custom iOS 4.1 firmware. The download link below has been updated for version 2.0.1.

Update 2: Sn0wbreeze has just been updated to version 2.0.2 to fix error 17, error 40 and Hactivation error, check the details posted here. The download link below has been updated for version 2.0.2.

Download iTunes 10 for Windows
Download iOS 4.1 for iPhone 3GS, 3G and iPod touch.
Download .NET Framework 3.5 (required to run Sn0wbreeze)
Download Sn0wbreeze 2.0.2 for Windows
Download iReb V4.0 for Windows

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How to: Unlock iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.1 Using Ultrans0w

After releasing the new iOS 4.1, we showed you yesterday how to jailbreak your iPhone 3GS running iOS 4.1 using PwnageTool method, today I will show you how to unlock your iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.1 with ultrasn0w to use it with any carrier.

STEP 1: You should have a jailbroken iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.1 using PwnageTool ONLY, you can follow the step by step guide to jailbreak iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.1 posted here.

STEP 2: After Jailbreaking, Navigate to Cydia Source by Going to Cydia --> Manage --> Sources.

STEP 3: Touch on “Edit” and then on “Add”. Type "http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com" then hit "Add Source". Ultrasn0w will be added to your Cydia Source lists.

STEP 4: After you install Ultrasn0w in your Cydia sources list, Search for "ultrasn0w 1.1-1" and install this app, and it will automatically unlock your iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.1.

STEP 5: Restart you iPhone, Done.

Congratulations, Now you have a Jailbroken and Unlocked iPhone 3GS on iOS 4.1 , you can now use your iPhone 3G with any carrier.

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How to: Update iPhone 4 to iOS 4.1 While Preserving Baseband 01.59.00

Yesterday we reported you that the new hacker guy Pod2g has found an exploit to jailbreak iOS 4.1 after releasing with few hours, but till now there is no news about the baseband exploit, so the dev team warnned the upgrade to iOS 4.1 as you may lose your unlock may be for ever. Fortunately Notcom, the guy behind Tiny Umbrella, with version version 4.1.3, he discovered a method to preserve your iOS 4.0.1 baseband 01.59.00 while updating to iOS 4.1 on iPhone 4.

Note: Until there is a jailbreak available for iOS 4.1 on iPhone 4, you will not be able to use ultrasn0w, So proceed with caution and backup your SHSH blobs first, We are not responsible for any problem occured you your iPhone 4 device after this guide.

Step 1: Close iTunes or any other application.

Step 2: Download & Launch TinyUmbrella then connect your iPhone 4.

Step 3: Hit the "Start TSS" Server button

Step 4: Now launch iTunes and restore to iOS 4.1, by Clicking on the iPhone icon on the left sidebar of iTunes then hold left “alt” button (“Shift” button on Windows) on the keyboard and then click on “Restore” then release the alt button, now point it to the iOS 4.1 firmware

Step 5: Wait for iTunes to end up with "error 1004". This is normal and has to do with the baseband not being updated.

Step 6: Simply click on "Kick Device Out of Recovery" from TinyUmbrella

That’s it. You’ve upgraded your iPhone 4 to iOS 4.1 with 1.59.00 baseband. 

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How To: Install Android On iPhone 3G Using iPhoDroid 1Shot R13 For Windows

Yesterday we have reported the release of iPhoDroid 1Shot R13, The application for Windows that allows you to install Android on your iPhone 3G. However the many bugs , did not allow multiple users to complete the installation. The developer then has released two more updates, coming up to version iPhoDroid R13k represents a major upgrade since it includes many fixes.
Here is the step by step how to install Android on iPhone 3G using iPhoDroid R13H fro windows:
Step 1: Download iPhoDroid R13k for windows.
Step 2: When launching the application on Windows 7 you may have a strange error says "Apha Expired! New Release available"

you can simply solve it by clicking of the clock at the bottom right and change the current date. Just go back only a month. Try to open the application again and you should not have any problems.

Note: when I tried to run iPhoDroid 1Shot R13h on my Windows 7, I got an error message says "Your computer is blocked to run this application",  if you see this error, you simply have to right click on the iPhoDroid  icon, then choose "run as administrator".
Step 3: When you open the iPhoDroid, you will see a screen like this.

Step 4: Connect your iPhone via USB to your computer and click on "Shoot" .

Step 5: After a few seconds it will detect the iPhone then it will start the process of extracting the necessary drivers and files for the Android touchscreen, this procedure takes a few minutes but it is completely automatic, you have only to watch it.

Step 6:The iPhone will reboot automatically and will enter into Recovery Mode.
Step 7: Start again iPhoDroid.exe and click "Exit Recovery Mode" to start the iPhone.

Step 8: The process is completed and now you finally have your Android on iPhone 3G.
Note: this guide is only for the iPhone 3G.

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How to: Send Links From Google Chrome To iPhone

Google added a very useful function in Android , a new extension of Google Chrome allows you to send links to your iPhone with one click. you will be simply able to send links, location, Google Maps , Youtube videos and etc. directly to your iPhone.

The extension is very simple to install and use, here is the steps:
Step 1: Download extension from here.
Step 2: Install the extension on Google Chrome.
Step 3: Go to the options of Google Chrome to iPhone then add your iOS device by typing in the URL shown on Chrome to your iPhone Safari (URL is unique), then follow instructions.
Step 4: Done, You will see Chrome icon on your iPhone home screen.

Note: You have to make the previous steps one time, whenever you want to send any link to you iPhone, just click iPhone extension button in Google Chrome, you will get a confirmation that the link has been sent to your iPhone, then go to the Chrome icon on your iPhone home screen to open the link. [via ithinkdiff]
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