Touchdown Redskins Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I've done some research on the apps I could potentially get if I do decide to jailbreak it, but I must admit I'm a pansy about losing my warranty. Do those of you who have jailbroken it think that it was worth it? What apps would you recommend if I do decide to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 YES Also, it doesn't void any warranty. If something goes wrong, restore it to the original phone using any firmware and you'll be fine - all you are doing is modding the software. For applications: Cycorder - great video recorder, it puts out excellent videos. vWallpaper - video wallpapers and video ringtones - check out this video I made on mine: Winterboard - completely customize icons/sounds/etc. NES/GBA/PSX Emulator - play all of these systems on your phone Also, you can download any application that is cracked and install it various ways for free.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_Bleed_B&G Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 just make sure you restore your iPhone from iTunes before you have to take it in to the apple store or send it to apple for servicing. Otherwise you will be fine. I used quickpwn and it is so easy. Takes like 10 min to jailbreak and it has an install wizard that tells you how to do it step by step Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Wow, thanks guys. So, I have another question now: when you use the firmware updates that Apple keeps sending out, that will take away every single application that uses the modded software? Is there any registry or anything like that that will void my warranty? Also, do the jailbreaking programs cost any money? Is there a site I can download these programs from that is reputable? Thanks for all the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzyskins Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 What does this mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Wow, thanks guys. So, I have another question now: when you use the firmware updates that Apple keeps sending out, that will take away every single application that uses the modded software?Is there any registry or anything like that that will void my warranty? Also, do the jailbreaking programs cost any money? Is there a site I can download these programs from that is reputable? Thanks for all the help! When you use the new Apple updates, it will actually un-jailbreak your phone. As mentioned earlier, QuickPWN (or WINPWN) is the best way to jailbreak your phone. When each update comes out, do not update. The PWNing softwares update where you can upgrade the firmware while maintaining the jailbreak. There is nothing that will void your warranty. Also, very rarely do 3rd party apps cost money, and if they do, you can find them cracked anywhere. When you jailbreak your phone initially, it will install CYDIA which hosts repositories of cracked applications and 3rd party applications. You can find additional repositories online - that's your best bet. Also, sites like modmyi.com have great forums to find the latest news and applications out, as well as additional repositories to add. What does this mean? It basically unlocks the core files of the phone so you can manage them however you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Fuzzyskins, jailbreaking essentially means freeing your iPhone from software restrictions. You know how third parties make applications for the iPhone? Well, Apple sets limitations on what these programs can and cannot do. For instance, Apple does not allow you to mess with the brightness of your display. Once you jailbreak your iPhone, all these limitations are taken away, and you can get pretty good programs, from what I've heard. For instance, one of the big reasons I want to jailbreak my iPhone is to get the cycorder, which allows your iPhone to have camcorder capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks Lyf! I think I'll be jailbreaking my iPhone today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzyskins Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Fuzzyskins, jailbreaking essentially means freeing your iPhone from software restrictions. You know how third parties make applications for the iPhone? Well, Apple sets limitations on what these programs can and cannot do. For instance, Apple does not allow you to mess with the brightness of your display. Once you jailbreak your iPhone, all these limitations are taken away, and you can get pretty good programs, from what I've heard.For instance, one of the big reasons I want to jailbreak my iPhone is to get the cycorder, which allows your iPhone to have camcorder capabilities. Gotcha....so what entails jailbreaking? Do you physically remove something from the phone or is it about changing the iphone software? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks Lyf! I think I'll be jailbreaking my iPhone today. Sounds good man. If you need any information, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Gotcha....so what entails jailbreaking? Do you physically remove something from the phone or is it about changing the iphone software? These other guys will know better than I, but essentially you just use a program you can find on the internet, and it does the work for you. I think they all include "pwn" in the name of the jailbreaking application. It's just like syncing your iPhone to your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_Bleed_B&G Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Its basically a modified firmware for your iPhone. No hardware change. When apple upgrades or makes changes to the software version, and you sync your jailbroken phone, it will un-jailbreak it and be back to how it was before but with the new software changes. If you wait a few days, the jailbreak for the new version will be out and you can jailbreak again. What folks typically do, is wait until the new version is jailbroken then update to the new updated jailbroken version so that they dont have to go a day or week without there jailbroken apps that way you also have the changes that apple implemented (bug fixes and any new features) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I'm very interested in jailbreaking mine as well... can someone PM me directions? Also, how do you download the apps? Can you still use iTunes? I like to buy cartoons and put them on my phone for my son, will this be affected? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien 91 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I would like to do it also, can somebody pm directions...kinda confused,lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Unless someone posts them first, I'll get directions up when my internet is working - too much to type on my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hey guys, I just JBed my iPhone, and I'm very happy with the results. Here are some detailed instructions (along with a youtube clip to boot) on how to perform the operation, if anyone's curious: http://www.ipodtouchhacks.com/ipod-touch/detailed-instructions-on-how-to-use-quickpwn/ So, to the people who have already JBed their iPhone...any good apps I should get? And how do you avoid getting a ton of advertisements from some app you don't have a review of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I did mine as well today, very cool... Its almost too much stuff available. I've wasted the day away browsing themes and looking for other cool stuff. I found the Super NES emulator, but have idea where to get games from... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien 91 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hey guys, I just JBed my iPhone, and I'm very happy with the results.Here are some detailed instructions (along with a youtube clip to boot) on how to perform the operation, if anyone's curious: http://www.ipodtouchhacks.com/ipod-touch/detailed-instructions-on-how-to-use-quickpwn/ So, to the people who have already JBed their iPhone...any good apps I should get? And how do you avoid getting a ton of advertisements from some app you don't have a review of? Is your phone 2.2 or 2.0? Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I went here: http://www.hackthatphone.com/ Follow the directions and it works with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Is your phone 2.2 or 2.0? Just wondering. Mine was 2.2, and it worked fine. Just make sure that you're getting the right version of anything you use to jailbreak it. They have versions for every firmware update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanInTennessee Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Fuzzyskins, jailbreaking essentially means freeing your iPhone from software restrictions. You know how third parties make applications for the iPhone? Well, Apple sets limitations on what these programs can and cannot do. For instance, Apple does not allow you to mess with the brightness of your display. Once you jailbreak your iPhone, all these limitations are taken away, and you can get pretty good programs, from what I've heard.For instance, one of the big reasons I want to jailbreak my iPhone is to get the cycorder, which allows your iPhone to have camcorder capabilities. Umm.....what do you mean you cant change the brightness on your display??? I can change mine...See settings, then brightness..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Umm.....what do you mean you cant change the brightness on your display??? I can change mine...See settings, then brightness..... Well, it was just an example. But what I meant was they don't allow programs to necessarily mess with the brightness settings. So, for instance, the jailbroken iPhone has a flashlight that is MUCH brighter than the regular downloadable flashlight app from the app store because of the limitations Apple puts on software developers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I did mine as well today, very cool... Its almost too much stuff available. I've wasted the day away browsing themes and looking for other cool stuff.I found the Super NES emulator, but have idea where to get games from... Google "free NES roms" - there are great sites with hundreds of them available. Sorry for the lack of input, my DSL is still shot and I'm still typing from my phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meskeet21 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 hey guys i just jailbroke my phone and its nice. is there any way to transfer springboards from my pc to my iphone? because i want a redskins background but i cant find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien 91 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I just jailbroke my phone this a.m. I am so glad I did, so many cool things. I have the Super mario Bros. theme now, trying to figure out the NES app. though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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