News tagged ‘Mac OS X’
Apple releases iTunes 9.0.3
Yesterday Apple updated iTunes version to 9.0.3.

First of all, now the app can finally remember your password while you're making your purchases. Also some problems with syncing Podcasts and Smart Playlists with iPod were solved. An update contains some improvements in stability and performance. Also it fixes a few minor issues and bugs.
iTunes 9.0.3 is available now for update from the software update mechanism in Mac OS X and Windows or on .
RedSnOw 0.9 will support firmware 3.1.2
MuscleNerd, the member of DevTeam, started working on a new version of redsn0w. The update will add support of the latest firmware 3.1.2:

Redsn0w is an easy to use, multi-platform, multi-device jailbreaking tool for the iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS (old iBoot) and iPod touch (first and second generation). It is available for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. You can download redsn0w utility here.
The DevTeam releases PwnageTool 3.1 to run the Firmware 3.1 Jailbreak

DevTeam released PwnageTool 3.1. This utility will allow users of iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch to run jailbreaked firmware 3.1. We still recommend staying on firmware 3.0/3.0.1 for as long as possible. The 3.1 firmware is not worth it. But if you really want 3.1. Here are the details:
- If you are using a 3G iPhone with ultrasn0w and rely on ultrasn0w to obtain cellular service, then you should only upgrade to 3.1 with a PwnageTool created .ipsw. Never update using Apple's unmodified firmware. Stay away from Apple’s direct updates.
- This version of PwnageTool WILL NOT work for the iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 2G/3G.
- PwnageTool WILL work for Original iPhone (1st Generation), Original iPod touch (1st Generation) and the iPhone 3G.
- It works only with Mac OS X.
- Future releases of PwnageTool and RedSn0w will be soon with more functionality.
Here is per device info:
iPhone 3G (unlocked): This model of iPhone 3G doesn’t have an Service Provider lock (aka factory unlocked) and you are able to put any SIM card into the phone and get service. Your phone is already unlocked so you do not need to worry about baseband updates, simply upgrade to 3.1 using iTunes and then use PwnageTool to create an ipsw and then use this to jailbreak your phone.
iPhone 3G (locked): You need to preserve 3.0 baseband. Create a custom firmware.
iPhone 2G (1st Generation): Use PwnageTool to do the magic and then restore with iTunes using your newly created .ipsw, you don’t need to worry about anything, the baseband will be unlocked, the phone jailbroken.
iPod touch 1G (Original iPod Touch): Use PwnageTool to create a firmware image and restore with that .ipsw using iTunes.
iPod touch 2G: Sorry, no support at this time within PwnageTool, use Redsn0w for an earlier (pre 3.1) firmware release instead.
iPod touch 3G (New iPod Touch): Sorry, no support at this time within PwnageTool.
You can download PwnageTool 3.1 in our utilities page.
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Virtual keyboard for Apple Mac iTablet was found in Snow Leopard
The site 9 to 5 Mac found a new virtual keyboard in the new recently released Mac OS - Snow Leopard. The new keyboard is much bigger (finger sized) and is located in an input method (keyboard) system pref. You can resize it as well to stretch all the way across the screen. This might be the first steps towards touchscreen hardware such as Apple's much-rumored tablet computer (also known as iTablet and MacBook Touch).
For comparison, here’s the old soft keyboard in Leopard. This is not a touchscreen keyboard.
Apple is Developing 10″, 13″ and 15″ iTablets

While most recent rumors have been swirling around Apple developing a 10" iTablet that would basically look like an oversized iPod touch, Gizmodo has a source, said to have been 100% reliable in the past, who’s telling them Apple is also planning 13" and 15" tablets, one of which… will run Mac OS X:
This source claims that the two touchscreen prototypes—made of aluminum, but on the shape of big iPhones—were in a factory in Shenzuen, China. One of them “was running Mac OS X 10.5.” When I asked, the source didn’t know if these were built for demonstration purposes, or if they were preproduction units. The company has a tight relation with Apple but “it’s not FoxConn.”
So maybe Apple is making small iPhone-like tablets and larger MacBook-like tablets.
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Microsoft Offers Bing SDK to iPhone Developers

According to a post on the blog Microsoft has released the Bing iPhone SDK and Mac OS X SDK for developers:
The Bing iPhone and Mac SDK is on CodePlex, open source under the Microsoft Public License (MS-PL).
The SDK provides:
- The ability to easily query Bing from within Cocoa or Cocoa Touch application.
- Perform both synchronous and asynchronous queries.
- Search Bing for Web, Image, Video, News, and Phonebook results.
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Purplera1n for Mac OS X Released

George Hotz has released his much anticipated Mac OS X version of purplea1n - jailbreak software for iPhone 3GS.
PwnageTool 3.01 - Update

PwnageTool, the program to unlock and jailbreak iPhone 2G and 3G and jailbreak for the iPod Touch developed by DevTeam, was recently updated to version 3.01. This is a technical update:
- resolves compatibility issues related to PPC (Mac OS X)
- adds Icy
You can download the new version of PwnageTool from here. This update is not for 3.1 firmware and is not for iPhone 3GS, it will not unlock your iPhone 3G - use redsn0w, purplera1n and other tools.
Firmware 3.0 jailbreak: RedSn0w for iPhone and iPod Touch

RedSn0w is an easy to use, multi-platform, multi-device jailbreaking and unlocking (iPhone 2G only) tool from DevTeam. It supports firmware 3.0 and iPhone 2G (original iPhone), the iPhone 3G (but not the 3GS) and also the iPod touch (first and second generation):
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Polar coordinates clock for the iPhone [AppStore, Free]
PolarClock is the official polar coordinates clock for the iPhone/iPod Touch. It has arcs which extend from 0 degrees to 360 degrees as the interval (i.e. hour, min, sec) extends. The arcs reset once they reach the end of the arctic interval. It's an interesting and unique way to visualize the time and the moon!
This app is avaliable via AppStore (). The price is $0.99. There is also a free app called Arctic Clock (), which provides similar functionality.
You can download PolarClock as a desktop screensaver: 4.4Mb, 2.0Mb.
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Firmware 2.2.1 is officially hacked

Yes, DevTeam released new version of their software. First of all, please, do NOT use unofficial software from unknows sites (f.e. quickpwm.com). We recommend to download from torrent or official mirors.
We regulary publish latets and links. Use them or the same ones from DevTeam .
So:
- iPhone 2G and iPod Touch: update to 2.2.1 with iTunes and run to .
- iPod Touch 2G: sorry, you need to wait a bit more
- iPhone 3G + NO UNLOCK: If you do not need unlock, you are using your iPhone with one carrier or you hae factory unlcoked iPhone, just restore or upgrade to 2.2.1 using iTunes and use to and add Cydia and Installer.
- iPhone 3G + UNLOCK: you need to preserve current baseband software. Preserving the baseband will ensure that you can still use “” the iPhone 3G . To upgrade your phone to 2.2.1 and preserve the state of the baseband you need to create a custom .ipsw with . This custom .ipsw will not contain the baseband update but of course will still allow all the cool new stuff from 2.2.1. is only available for Mac OS X.
DevTeam updated to version 0.9.7 to work with modified (!!!) firmware 2.2.1, in which you preserve old baseband from firmware 2.2.
Utilities downloads

Here are download links for the latest versions of software for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad jailbreaking, activating and unlocking:
taig | pangu | evasi0n | p0sixspwn | RedSn0w | Sn0wBreeze | PwnageTool | Absinthe |GreenPois0n | iReb | iBooty | iFaith | UltraSn0w | LimeRa1n | Spirit | BlackRa1n | BlackSn0w | PurpleRa1n
pangu
pangu9 v1.1.0 (untethered iOS 9.0 - 9.0.2 jailbreak for all devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini, all models)
Windows:
pangu8 v1.2.1 (untethered iOS 8.0 - 8.1 jailbreak for all devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini, all models)
- Windows:
- Mac OS:
pangu v1.2.1 (untethered iOS 7.1 - 7.1.2 jailbreak for all devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini, all models)
taig
taig (untethered iOS 8.1.3 - 8.4 jailbreak for all devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini, all models)
- Windows TaiG v2.4.3:
- Mac OS:
taig 1.2.1 EN (untethered iOS 8.0 - 8.1.2 jailbreak for all devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini, all models)
- Windows:
- Mac OS:
- NA
evasi0n
evasi0n 7 v1.0.8 (untethered iOS 7.0 - 7.0.6 jailbreak for all devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini, all models)
evasi0n 1.5.3 (untethered iOS 6.0 - iOS 6.1.2 jailbreak for all devices: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod Touch 4G, iPod Touch 5G, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini)
- Windows:
- Mac OS X:
- Linux:
p0sixspwn
p0sixspwn v1.0.8 (untethered iOS 6.1.3 - 6.1.6 for all devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, все модели)
Sn0wBreeze
Sn0wBreeze 2.9.14 (tethered iOS 6.1.3 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4G, untethered for old-bootrom iPhone 3GS; untethered for iOS 6.0 - iOS 6.1.2)
- http://qwertyoruiop.com/static/mirror/sn0wbreeze-v2.9.14.zip
- https://iphoneroot.com/download/sn0wbreeze-v2.9.14.zip
Sn0wBreeze 2.9.13 (untethered iOS 6.0 - iOS 6.1.2 jailbreak for all iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4G)
- https://github.com/iH8sn0w/sn0wbreezedl/archive/master.zip
- https://iphoneroot.com/download/sn0wbreeze-2.9.13.zip
Sn0wBreeze 2.9.7 (supports tethered jailbreak of iOS 6.0.1 for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 4G)
Sn0wBreeze 2.9.6 (pwnagetool for windows, supports untethered jailbreak of iOS 5.1.1 for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad and Apple TV 2G)
Sn0wBreeze 2.9.3 (pwnagetool for windows, supports tethered jailbreak of iOS 5.1 for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad; untethered for iPhone 3GS with old bootrom; untethered for iOS 5.0.1, iOS 4, iOS 3 supports Apple TV 2G)
Sn0wBreeze 2.9.1 (pwnagetool for windows, supports untethered jailbreak iOS 5.0.1, iOS 4, iOS 3 for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad)
Sn0wBreeze 2.8b11 (pwnagetool for windows, supports iOS 5, iOS 5.0.1, tethered jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad, Apple TV 2G; untethered for iPhone 3GS with old bootrom)
Sn0wBreeze 2.7.3 (pwnagetool for windows, supports iOS 4.3.3, untethered jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad, Apple TV 2G)
Sn0wBreeze 2.2.1 (pwnagetool for windows, supports iOS 4.2.1, jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 2G, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad)
RedSn0w
redsn0w 0.9.15b3 (tethered iOS 6 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4G; untethered for iPhone 3GS with old bootrom)
- Download version 0.9.15b3 for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.15b3 for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.14b2 (downgrade 06.15 baseband to 05.13, get back GPS and iltrasn0w unlock for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3GS)
- Download version 0.9.14b2 for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.14b2 for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.13dev3 (tethered iOS 6 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4G)
- Download version 0.9.13dev3 for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.13dev3 for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.12b2 (untethered iOS 5.1.1 jailbreak for all devices: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 1, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
- Download version 0.9.12b2 for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.12b2 for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.12b1 (untethered iOS 5.1.1 jailbreak for all devices: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 1, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
- Download version 0.9.12b1 for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.12b1 for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.11b4 (tethered iOS 5.1.1, iOS 5.1 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G; untethered iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak for all devices, including iPhone 4S, iPad 2; save unlock tickets)
- Download version 0.9.11b4 for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.11b4 for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.10b8 (tethered iOS 5.1 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G; untethered iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak for all devices, including iPhone 4S, iPad 2; save unlock tickets)
- Download version 0.9.10b8 for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.10b8 for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.10b7 (tethered iOS 5.1 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G; untethered iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak for all devices, including iPhone 4S, iPad 2)
- Download version 0.9.10b7 for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.10b7 for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.10b6 (tethered iOS 5.1 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
- Download version 0.9.10b6b for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.10b6 for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.10b5c (untethered iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
- Download version 0.9.10b5c for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.10b5c for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.9b9d (tethered iOS 5.0.1, iOS 5 and iOS 4.3.5 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G; untethered for iPhone 3GS with old bootrom; supports untethered iOS 4.3.3 jailbreak)
- Download version 0.9.9b9d for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.9b9d for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.9b8 (tethered iOS 5.0.1, iOS 5 and iOS 4.3.5 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G; untethered for iPhone 3GS with old bootrom; supports untethered iOS 4.3.3 jailbreak)
- Download version 0.9.9b8 for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.9b8 for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.9b7 (tethered iOS 5, iOS 4.3.5 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G; untethered for iPhone 3GS with old bootrom; supports untethered iOS 4.3.3 jailbreak)
- Download version 0.9.9b7 for Mac OS X:
- Download version 0.9.9b7 for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.6 rc16 (supports untethered iOS 4.3.3 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
- Download version for Mac OS X:
- Download version for Windows:
redsn0w 0.9.8b7b (supports untethered iOS 4.3.3, tethered iOS 4.3.5, iOS 5 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G; untethered for iPhone 3GS with old bootrom)
- Download version for Mac OS X:
- Download version for Windows:
PwnageTool
PwnageTool 5.1.1 (untethered iOS 5.1.1 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, Apple TV 2G, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
- https://sites.google.com/a/ipad-dev.com/files/pwnagetool/PwnageTool_5.1.1.dmg
- https://iphoneroot.com/download/PwnageTool_5.1.1.dmg
PwnageTool 5.0.1 (supports untethered iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, Apple TV 2G, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
PwnageTool 4.3.3.1 (supports untethered iOS 4.3.3 jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, Apple TV 2G, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
iReb
iReb (Windows tool that will put your device into a pwned state so that you can upload custom firmware to it)
iBooty
iBooty (Utility to Boot Tethered iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G after Sn0wBreeze jailbreak)
- iBooty iOS 5.0: iBooty-for-5.0.zip
- iBooty iOS 5.0.1: iBooty-for-5.0.1.zip
- iBooty iOS 5.1: iBooty-for-5.1.zip
iFaith
iFaith 1.4.2 (Windows tool that will save SHSH keys for your current installed iOS)
Absinthe 2.0
Absinthe 2.0.4 (supports untethered iOS 5.1.1 jailbreak for iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad 1, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G)
- Download version for Windows:
- Download version for Mac OS X:
- Download version for Linux:
Absinthe
Absinthe (supports untethered iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak for iPad 2 and iOS 5/5.0.1 jailbreak for iPhone 4S)
- Download version for Windows:
- Download version for Mac OS X:
- Download version for Linux:
GreenPois0n
GreenPois0n RC5 (supports firmware 4.1 and 4.2.1 jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 2G, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad)
- Download version for Mac OS X:
- Download version for Windows:
UltraSn0w
Current version is ultrasn0w 1.2.3, download in Cydia (unlock for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, firmwares 3.0-4.3.3; it supports basebands 01.59.00, 04.26.08, 05.11.07, 05.12.01, 05.13.04, 06.15.00)
LimeRa1n
LimeRa1n (supports firmware 4.0-4.1, jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad)
Spirit
Spirit for Windows and MAC OS (jailbreak for all devices - iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, firmware 3.1.2, 3.1.3, or 3.2)
BlackRa1n
blackra1n for Windows and MAC OS (jailbreak for all devices, firmware 3.1.2)
BlackSn0w
BlackSn0w for Windows and MAC OS (unlock for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS, firmware 3.1, 3.1.2)
- Avaliable in Cydia (repository ) and via BlackRa1n utility
PurpleRa1n
Purplera1n for MAC (Beta jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, firmware 3.0)
Purplera1n for Windows (Beta jailbreak for iPhone 3GS, firmware 3.0)
Older software versions:
For iOS 4.0, iOS 4.0.1 and iOS 4.3-4.3.3 you can use
You can download older software versions here.absinthe-mac-0.1.2-2.zip
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Installing 2.0.1. Solving problems. Avoid bricked phone.
Here is an . If you want to install please read this first:

Disable airplane mode before installing Prior to installing the iPhone OS 2.0.1 update, make sure that Airplane mode is not enabled on your iPhone. Having Airplane mode turned on can result in a non-functional phone when the update is applied. You may receive the error message:
“Information for activation cannot be obtained from the iPhone”
Fortunately, you can disable Airplane mode from the emergency screen if your iPhone is put into an inactivated state by a problematic update.
“iTunes could not update the carrier settings on your iPhone” Several users are receiving the error message “iTunes could not update the carrier settings on your iPhone. An unknown error occurred (OxE80000001).”
If this error occurs, try clicking the “Restore” button in iTunes rather than “Update.”
Problems installing:
IPhone Backup Disabler v1.1

TwelvePin has released the Backup Disabler, a new iTunes utility for Mac OS X. Backup Disabler allows users to turn off iTunes 7.7’s backup feature for the iPhone and iPod touch. The application also allows this functionality to be restored, both with a single click.
The balance between backing up that your latest saved game or text messages and waiting an hour for your phone to sync is a delicate one. Now, you can easily sync without waiting for the backups, and just as easily re-enable them whenever you like. Backup Disabler works by setting a hidden iTunes preference to turn off syncing, as shown .
New version of iTunes is 7.7.1

No direct download link yet. Just run iTunes and hit updates. The update includes "fixes to improve stability and performance".
Use iTunes 7.7 to sync music, video, and more with iPhone 3G, and download applications from the iTunes Store exclusively designed for iPhone and iPod touch with software version 2.0 or later. Also use the new Remote application for iPhone or iPod touch to control iTunes playback from anywhere in your home — a free download from the App Store.
iTunes 7.7.1 includes fixes to improve stability and performance.

