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iPhone 3GS unlock available on Mac OS X
George Hotz was the first to release a jailbreak app for the iPhone 3GS -- the only problem was that it was only available for Windows. Now there's a Mac-based jailbreak solution for the 3GS, Purplera1n RC2a has been released for the Mac. iPhoneHacks.com has posted a detailed step-by-step of the process. If simply jailbreaking your iPhone isn't enough and you feel compelled to unlock your shiny new iPhone 3GS too, there's an app for that. If you've jailbroken via Purplera1n RC2a you can use the iPhone Dev Team's UltraSn0w to unlock an iPhone 3GS (video).
Teen Releases First Jailbreak App for iPhone 3GS
The first jailbreak application for Apple's new iPhone 3GS has been made available just two weeks after the iPhone debuted. George Hotz, a 19-year-old Google employee originally from New Jersey, created the application.Jailbreaking the iPhone 3GS allows a user to install any programs directly onto the iPhone, including applications that are not from Apple.Hotz, at the age of 16, was credited with being part of the team that unlocked the first-generation iPhone. The unlock, announced in a blog post, allowed users to operate the first-generation iPhone with any SIM card. Hotz traded his unlocked iPhone for three regular iPhones and a Nissan 350Z."Normally I don't make tools for the general public, and would rather wait for the development team to do it. But guys, what's up with waiting until 3.1? That isn't how the game is played," Hotz wrote in his blog Friday. "We release, Apple fixes, and we find new holes."In his blog post, Hotz provides a step-by-step explanation of what users need to do to jailbreak the iPhone 3GS and teases that a jailbreak for the Mac OS is coming soon.Jailbreak PreparationBefore jailbreaking the iPhone 3GS, Hotz warns users to be prepared by having Windows (not Windows 7) installed on a PC, the latest iTunes installed, and an iPhone 3GS with 3.0 firmware. He also warns potential jailbreakers to first back up all their files and programs.Once the preparations are complete, Hotz urges those interested in completing the break to go to purplera1n.com. Once at the Web site, Hotz instructs users to click "make it ra1n" and wait. On bootup users need to run Freeze, the purplera1n installer app."Hopefully you'll figure out what to do from there," Hotz wrote. If not, users are instructed to e-mail purplera1n support or call a support hotline.Purplera1n is small enough, Hotz wrote,...
News to know: iPhone OS 3.0; Text messaging; Social search; Morro; Palm
Here are today s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET s around-the-Web tech coverage. Mary Jo Foley: Former Softie to take real-time social-search startup public Matthew Miller: iPhone OS 3.0 update fails connecting to cellular data network What can you expect with the iPhone OS 3.0 update? Ryan Naraine: Apple iPhone OS 3.0 update plugs 46 security holes New iPhone 3.0 OS available Sam Diaz: Can MLB.com hit an iPhone homerun with AT&T powering the network? Jason O'Grady: Some pre-ordered iPhone 3GS' delayed Walt Mossberg: New iPhone Is Better Model Or Just Get OS 3.0 Microsoft to scale back Soapbox video service Washington digs in on text message pricing; asks about carrier exclusivity Richard Koman: Genachowski sails through FCC confirmation hearings Tom Steinert-Threlkeld: ...
AT&T revises iPhone upgrade eligibility policy
In an open letter (and accompanying YouTube video, natch) posted today, AT&T revised its policy on upgrade eligibility for the new iPhone 3GS for a small number of iPhone 3G customers. I previously blogged about the lack or rhyme or reason to AT&T's seemingly random iPhone 3GS upgrade eligibility policy. Before today most iPhone 3G owners that purchased their phone on or around launch day (in July 2008) had to pay a $200 "early upgrade" penalty (read: $399/$499) to get the iPhone 3GS on Friday. AppleInsider clarified things slightly saying "iPhone customers who spend more than $99 a month per line are generally eligible for an upgrade between 12 and 18 months into their contract." All that changed today when AT&T changed its ...
How-to: Enable tethering under iPhone 3.0 right now
9to5Mac has posted a killer tip on how to enable tethering right now on your iPhone running the brand-spanking-new 3.0 software. It only takes about 60 seconds. Simply download and mount a carrier settings file for AT&T* (from Gizmodo), then option-click on Restore in iTunes and restore your iPhone from the mounted disk image. You'll see a message that says "Updating iPhone carrier settings..." When complete, go to Settings > General > Network and you'll see the new setting for Internet Tethering magically appear. Tap on it, slide Internet Tethering to On and you're in business. *If you're on another carrier, try this file. Carrier settings for Fido in Canada and O2 in the UK can be found here.
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