iOS 5.1 For iPhone, iPad, iPod touch (A4 Devices) Can Now Be Jailbroken Using Redsn0w 0.9.10b6 [How-To Tutorial]

The iPhone Dev-Team – reliably as per usual – have updated its Redsn0w jailbreak tool, allowing those using the latest iOS 5.1 to set their devices free. It works for all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices except, of course, the iPhone 4S and the iPad 2.

Additionally, as you may already be aware, the jailbreak is tethered, meaning you will need to connect your device to a computer to boot tethered each time it is switched off for whatever reason. The ‘SemiTether’ patch eases the tethered scenario by allowing devices to boot without connecting to a PC or Mac, although features are extremely limited, thus it will have to be booted tethered in order to function at optimum level once more.



Of course, it’s not as exciting as the fully-untethered jailbreak with all the bells and whistles; but we reckon that it’s better than no jailbreak at all!

As usual, we’ve got the tutorial to help you in your quest to jailbreak your iOS 5.1 device.

NOTE:

• As already mentioned, this jailbreak does not work on the iPad 2 or iPhone 4S.
• If you unlock with GEVEY or Ultrasn0w, DO NOT update to the stock iOS 5.1 firmware. Skip to the latter part of this guide for more info.
• You will be booting tethered quite a bit, so if you don’t think you can deal with constantly connecting and rebooting, wait for an untethered or downgrade to iOS 5.0.1/4.x.

With the formalities complete, let’s start the show!

How to jailbreak iOS 5.1 using Redsn0w

Step 1: Download the latest version of iTunes (10.6)

Step 2: Open up iTunes, and back up your device.

Step 3: Upgrade your firmware to iOS 5.1. [download links]

Step 4: Download the latest version of Redsn0w (Windows/Mac)

Step 5: Start Redsn0w, select "Jailbreak" then "Install Cydia". Follow the steps to place your device into DFU mode.





Step 6: Now we move on to the process where you will need to repeat every time your device is switched off. This is called tethered boot. Launch Redsn0w, select "Extras", then"Just Boot" in order to boot your device tethered.



Booting Semi-Tethered (Optional)

The "SemiTether" patch may work through to 5.1. It’s a cross between tethered and untethered – allowing you to boot your device without a computer, but the available features are somewhat limited, so you’ll need to boot tethered through Redsn0w in order to enjoy a fully-functional break. It’s free, and available over at the BigBoss repo: http://thebigboss.org/semitether.



Note To Unlockers:

If you use the GEVEY SIM interposer or Ultrasn0w to unlock your iPhone, you will need to create a custom .iPSW, in order to preserve your baseband.

In Redsn0w, select "Extras", then "Custom IPSW", locate your iOS 5.1 file, and let Redsn0w work its magic.

Then enter pwned DFU mode (Extras > Pwned DFU) and restore to your custom firmware via iTunes. After that, you’ll be able to unlock with GEVEY, Ultrasn0w fixer, or Ultrasn0w (when it is available).

Source : Redmond Pie

Could This Be A Leaked Photo Of The Samsung Galaxy S III?

 Could This Be A Leaked Photo Of The Samsung Galaxy S III?

The next generation Galaxy S smartphone is currently surrounded in mystery with not a great deal known about the aesthetics or technical specification of the smartphone which is surely going to be a smash hit for the Korean electronics giants. In recent years, the original Galaxy S and S II have been some of the main competition for the iPhone and with the S III shipping soon, it seems that the trend of giving the iPhone a run for its money will continue. Samsung were originally set to provide the world with some details about the Galaxy S III at an event held during the Mobile World Congress which took place in Barcelona last month. However, if the rumor mill is to be believed, Samsung halted those plans in favor of delaying announcement of the Galaxy S III in favor of a more unified global launch later this year.

Due to the currently insane popularity of the mobile smartphone industry, we are always going to be treated to speculation and conjecture when it comes to the release of any popular device. This is especially the case when it comes to Apple and Samsung who are constantly fighting against each other to become the world’s leading smartphone vendor. Over the last few days, the world wide web has thrown up some possible Galaxy S III leak photographs, and today is no different with a photograph being leaked by someone who claims to have a friend who works for Samsung. The unnamed and unknown source has provided a photograph of what he says is the new Galaxy S III smartphone as well as some device specifications:

• A 4.7" HD display which houses a speaker grill and a front facing camera.
• Quad-core Exynos processor with a whopping 2GB of RAM.
• 8MM thick with a 2250mAh battery.
• A 12MP rear camera.
• A rear casing made from ceramic, which is a rumor we have previously heard.
• The option of what could be a dual launching system allowing users to choose from either a stock Ice Cream Sandwich installation or with the TouchWiz UI.

As is always the case when it comes to reports of this nature, it really needs to be taken for what it is. The image itself is blurry and has been taken from a picture on a computer screen meaning the only things that can really be defined are the overall shape of the unit and the fact that it appears to be running an Android 4.0 installation. This indeed could be the new Samsung Galaxy S III handset, but on the other hand it could be someone leading us down the garden path. Let’s hope we get some clearer images in the near future being leaked.

Source : Redmond Pie