[HOW-TO] - Jailbreak iPhone 4S/ iPad 2 Using Absinthe For Windows (iOS 5.0/5.0.1)

• Today, Chronic Dev Team releases Greenpois0n Absinthe v.1.2.2 for Windows users which jailbreaks both iPhone 4S and iPad 2
• Here's a new easy guide showing how to jailbreak your A5 device using Absinthe:

Remember that this guide is for only Windows users:

STEP 1: Download Absinthe jailbreak v.1.2.2 [Windows users]

STEP 2: After done downloading open Absinthe jailbreak in Administrator mode then plugin your iPhone 4S/ iPad 2:

 STEP 3: Now allow the app to recognize your device and you will find 'Jailbreak" button appeared.

STEP 4: After the program is done running (and not a second before), go to your device’s home screen and locate the Absinthe icon. Click it. This executes the final stage of the jailbreak.

STEP 5: Now after the jailbreak is done, your device will restart and then you should see Cydia installed on your device :)


NOTE: If you are stuck at "Beginning jailbreak, this may take a while..", try to use the Fix in the previous post.

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[HOW TO] - Jailbreak iPad 2 (or iPhone 4S) Using Absinthe [iOS 5.0.1 / iOS 5]

Step 1: Download Absinthe from this link and save the application in a folder named "Absinthe" on your desktop.

Step 2: Double click the Absinthe zip file and extract the application to the Absinthe folder. Navigate back to the Absinthe folder and launch the Absinthe application.

Step 3: After launching Absinthe, click on the Jailbreak button.

After clicking on the Jailbreak button the tool will give a progress update on the various stages of the jailbreak process such as:

"Beginning jailbreak" (note this can really take sometime - in our case this step took more than 10 minutes on our iPad 2, though it was lot quicker on iPhone 4S). NOTE: If you want faster way and don't want to wait that long, you can try this method, check ---> HERE)

"Sending initial data" at this time you will notice that "Restoring in Progress" message on your iPad 2 (this can also take a long time - in our case this step took more than 15 mins)

"Waiting for reboot"

"Waiting for device to finish rebooting" as your iPad 2 is rebooting.

"Preparing jailbreak data"

"Sending payload data" (this can also take a long time - in our case this step took more than 15 mins)

Step 4: In the end you'll be prompted with the message informing you that the jailbreak is "Almost done - just unlock the screen if necessary, then tap "Jailbreak" icon to finish.

Step 5: Unlock your iPad. The icon you should look for is the Absinthe icon and not "Jailbreak", it may not be on the first home screen page so you're better off just searching for it using Spotlight.

Step 6: Launch the Absinthe app. It should load the greenpois0n site and reboot your iPad 2. After it is rebooted, you should see the Cydia icon.

That's it, your iPad 2 is successfully jailbroken.

Troubleshooting tips:

Here are some troubleshooting tips if you hit an issue while jailbreaking your iPad 2 with Absinthe:

1. A number of readers have reported that they're getting "Error establishing a database connection"error message while loading the site or are seeing a white screen when they launch the Absinthe app. If you get that error message or white screen, the following trick seems to work:

• Launch the Settings app
• Then tap on General, followed by Network and then tap on VPN, here you will get "A configuration error occurred" message.
• However after a minute, your iPad 2 will reboot and you should be able to see Cydia icon your iPad 2's home screen.

2. If it still doesn't help, just reboot your iPad 2 and start the process all over again. It may also be a good idea to disable your passcode when you try again as the tool gives a warning request that jailbreaking is most likely to fail if passcode is enabled (don't forget to enable it though after your iPad 2 is successfully jailbroken).

3. Ensure you've updated iTunes to the latest version (iTunes 10.5.3).

4. If you think it is taking a long time (or get the feeling that Absinthe isn't doing anything) then be patient. Check out the timings mentioned by us above for some of the steps.

5. If tips 1 and 2 don't help then iPhone Dev team has advised restoring your iPad 2 (which is not ideal). But our advise would be to try again after sometime as it could be very well due to the load on the servers.

If you're still having issues head over to IRC, pod2g and the Chronic Dev team are providing support on #greenpois0n on irc.chronic-dev.org. Please don't forget to drop us a line in the comments to tell us how your issue was fixed for your benefit of your fellow readers.

After the jailbreaking process is complete, do not forget to checkout our article on tips to keep your iPad secure.

If you're new to the jailbreaking world and wondering what to do after jailbreaking your iPad, checkout our jailbreak apps category page to find out the apps you can install on your iPad using the Cydia app. Please note that some of the jailbreak apps and tweaks are still not compatible with iOS 5/iOS 5.0.1 so please be cautious while installing them.

Updated 1:

Added the time it can take for the some of the time consuming stages and also some more troubleshooting tips.

Update 2:

Chronic Dev team has updated Absinthe to address load issue, so we've updated the download link with the latest version.

Hope this helped. Please don't forget to let us know how it goes in the comments and drop us a line if you hit any issues and don't forget to give a donation to the jailbreak dream team for all their hard work.

[SOURCE: iPhoneHacks]

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[HOW-TO] - Download AppSync For iOS 5 To Install Cracked Apps On iOS 5

• One of the most known tweaks in Cydia is AppSync which allows you to install cracked apps on your iOS devices.
• AppSync for iOS 5 now makes its way to Cydia.
• AppSync for iOS 5 allows you to install cracked apps on iOS 5. For those of you who don’t know, AppSync patches MobileInstallation file on iOS which is needed in order to install .ipa files manually without using iTunes.
• Of course your iPhone must be jailbroken on iOS 5 to be able to install AppSync for iOS 5. AppSync is available in individual repository so you’ll have to add the repo on your own.
• Just head to Cydia, then Manage -> Sources -> Edit -> Add and type the following repository: “http://cydia.hackulo.us” then hit Add Source. 
• Now go back and search for AppSync for iOS 5 then install it

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[Update] - Saurik helped Pod2G regarding iPhone 4S Untether Jailbreak iOS 5.0/5.01 (Before or After Xmas?)

• Pod2G was busy last Sunday to solve the untethered Jailbreak for iPhone 4S iOS 5.0/5.0.1 when he managed to get an iPhone 4S to test.
• However, on Dec. 19, 2011, he reported in his pod2g's Blog that the untether fails.
• But on Dec. 20, 2011, saurik, the iOS guru helped in solving one of the missing puzzle.
• How soon will we be able to get the Untethered Jailbreak? Is it before or after Xmas? or before New Year?
• See comments from pod2g's blog below.

Monday, December 19, 2011
New 

Hello.

Here are the news of the 4S week-end.
The untether fails right now because I'm having processor cache issues.
I'm close, but I can't figure out what happens. It certainly has something to do with the Cortex-A9 cache management.
I could sort it out quick, it's a matter of chance.
I'll report you my progress tomorrow.
BTW: I removed (sorry) the greetings messages so that only articles related to the jailbreak remain in the main page. AFAIK Blogger don't have the option to move or fusion messages while keeping the comments.
Ciao!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011
No more cache troublesOK, figured it out, the A5 cache is not a problem anymore.
I sorted it out by doing the untether in a single thread and by flushing all the dcache then all the icache in a row at a strategical point of the process.
It took me like a hundred of tests to find the key. Hard for the nerves.
For the tech guys, here is a link explaining issues related to self modifying code ( or code patching ) on the ARM platform : http://blogs.arm.com/software-enablement/141-caches-and-self-modifying-code/
Another news : I discussed with @saurik today about the launchd boot process, and he's found one missing piece of the puzzle I needed to have a perfectly stable jailbreak. He's definitly one of the best iOS gurus out there. Thank you saurik!
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[HOW-TO] - Manually start an iCloud backup

[SOURCE: TiPb]

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011

Running iOS 5 and iCloud and wondering how you can manually trigger a backup? iCloud will automatically backup at some point during the day when you’re on Wi-Fi, but if you need to replace or restore your phone, or you know you’ll be leaving for a while and want to make sure the backup is done before you go, you do have that option.

Here’s what to do:

• First tap into your Settings app and tap into iCloud.

• On this screen you’ll see a list of all the services you are syncing with iCloud.
• Scroll down a bit further and you’ll see a button labeled Storage & Backup. Tap it.

• Scroll all the way down to the Backup sections and you will see a button labeled Back Up Now. Tap it to start creating an iCloud backup.

• iCloud will begin creating a backup for you. It can do this in the background so you can continue using your device like normal while the process completes.

iCloud will create backups for you regularly but it will only perform a backup when you are connected to Wifi and plugged in to a charging outlet. So as a note to users on tiered data plans, if you need to create an iCloud backup manually at least make sure you are on Wifi if at all possible.

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[HOW-TO] - Enable the Lockscreen Camera button in iOS 5.0

Ever wondered how to enable that camera button on your Lockscreen?

• If you are reading this because you too, have spent hours looking for a way to enable the lockscreen camera button, you should understand the frustration.
• Here is the simple way to activate your lockscreen camera button. 
• On your lockscreen, just double tap the Home Button to make the camera button appear. 
• Yes, it is that simple. 
• Now you’ll be able to take quick camera shots without trying to find that Camera icon hidden somewhere in your app collection.

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Greenp0ison Jailbreak - Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 5.0/5.0.1 to be release on Nov. 27, 2011?

Something going on at greenp0ison.com tonight?

Check the website regularly!
Probably the new Untethered Jailbreak to be announce!
P0sixninja is the main member, with pod2g, in the Chronic Dev Team. P0sixninja and pod2g released Greenpois0n untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 last year and they’re willing to release something new this year too.

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Complete list of the new major features integrated into iOS5

The following is a complete list of the new major features integrated into iOS5:

• Notification Center: Probably the most significant improvement to iOS. The notifications definitely remind you of Android, but are more informative and practical.
• Lock Screen Notifications: Another feature “borrowed” from other platforms. Windows Mobile did this and so does Symbian, but again, Apple did it better.
• Better Facetime and Over 3g!! Here is something I missed. iOS5 has enhanced video quality for Facetime calls and will now work on 3G and not just Wifi. Of course, with Microsoft having bought Skype, Apple realized they need to get with the times and offer 3G video calling.
• iMessage: Free messaging for all 200 million iOS devices. Sound familiar? (Ahem, BBM) The iMessage platform is not another app, it is part of the regular Messages app, which can get confusing, but so far, works like a charm and will surely save money for users.
• Reminders: A much needed task management system for iOS, Reminders is location sensitive and allows you to configure your reminders as you see fit. Well designed and thought out.
• Twitter Integration: Twitter is now integrated across the entire iOS and enables you to tweet a photo, article or pretty much anything else that would be relevant for your Twitter followers. The Twitter integration also makes use of the new Twitter photo service, another interesting feature.
• Camera: The enhancements to the camera app are huge. It is faster, includes Auto Focus, Auto Exposure, as well as the ability to open the camera from the Lock Screen.
• Photo Editing: The new OS has the ability to perform basic photo editing on the device itself. It is basic but includes red eye removal, rotate photo, enhance photo, as well as crop photo. All works perfectly.
• Safari Reader: A great new addition to Safari is the ability to view any article you are reading in a “Reader” environment. It basically presents the content in a cleaner and more readable way without the ads that appear on the site and all the clutter. Of course, you can also share the article on Twitter or email from within the reader.
• PC Free: There is nothing more frustrating than buying a shiny new iPhone or iPad and not being able to use until you connect it to iTunes. No longer, now you can activate and start using your iOS device without ever seeing a computer or USB cable. A much needed functionality.
• Mail: The new Mail app has a whole bunch of new features, such as rich text formatting, dragging names within the various fields, searching the body of emails, and many more.
• Wifi Sync: When you connect your iOS device to a power source to charge, it wirelessly syncs with the iTunes on your Wifi network. This is a HUGE improvement and something most iOS users have been waiting for for a long long time.
• Accessibility: The new Accessibility options make it easier for the visually or hearing impaired to use their iOS device. The new features include custom vibrations, voice over improvements, as well as Led flash for incoming calls or messages.
• Camera from Lock Screen: We mentioned this above as well, but you can now open your camera directly from the lock screen and with the new enhanced camera, the delay is minimal. iOS5 now enables you to minimize the photos you would have missed due to a slower load up time or less access to the camera app.
• Pinch to Zoom: This is kind of obvious but with the new camera, you can pinch to zoom. Not much else to say.
• Swipe Left on Camera to Open Photos: Again, a very obvious addition to the OS. Swipe left within the camera and open up the Camera Roll.
• OTA Software Updates: Remember all those sleepless nights spent updating your iOS version? Well, now it is all over the air and you can enjoy a more seamless and hassle-free software upgrade process.
• Delta Updates: Not only is updating your iOS version done wirelessly, from now on, you will not need to replace the whole OS but rather update the existing OS with the new features. This means the download and installation process should be significantly shorter.
• Downloaded Apps: I actually noticed this new screen prior to updating to iOS5, so I am not sure if it is part of the OS or iCloud. Now you can access all the apps you downloaded from within the App Store on your device. That means you can always install any app you want from your libary onto your device and it means all your apps are not backed up, so they are save from deletion.
• LED Flash: Part of the Accessibility options, you can now configure your phone to activate the LED flash on the back when a new message arrives. This is yet again, a feature found on other platforms, namely BlackBerry.
• Videos App: I have to say, this was a little confusing before. If you have ever searched for videos on your iPhone, you surely did not understand why you had to open the iPod app. Now, the iPhone has a unique Videos app. Small but meaningful addition.
• Weather per Location: Now the Weather app has hourly updates for your location and it appears on the notification screen (unless you remove it). This is a nice new feature that I will use regularly.
• Background Sync: A few days ago, I tweeted something about iTunes taking forever to sync. Someone responded that they can call me and make the whole thing start again. iTunes sync used to make the device unusable until it completed the process, something that often took a long time. With iOS5, iTunes sync happens in the background and you can use the device while it syncs.
• Space Usage: A nice new screen that enables you to see which apps are taking up the most amount of storage. You can also see certain files if they are supported by the OS.
• Dictionary: An integrated dictionary, which enables you to define words in real time. Some claim this new feature will kill off many 3rd party dictionary apps.
• Keyboard Customized Shortcuts: Yet another new feature buried deep in the OS, you can set certain shortcuts that when typed, will automatically complete the word. For example, type “TY” and the phone will then type “Thank you”. This is great for people that type long emails or documents on their iOS device.

iPad Features:

• 1080p Playback: Of course, the iPad cannot play 1080p on the screen but you can now output the video to a larger screen.
• Split Keyboard: A nice new addition to the iPad keyboard, which will enable you to type much easier with your thumbs.
• Tabbed Browsing: Not sure why Apple could not include this on the iPhone as well, but now Safari has the full tabbed browsing experience we all know and love from the world of the desktop.
• Airplay Mirroring (iPad 2): Anything and everything you do on your iPad 2 can now be mirrored onto an HDTV in the room. This includes rotations, genstures, and video content.
• Swipe up for Multitasking Bar: A new and intuitive multitouch gesture enables you to swipe up with four fingers to reveal the multitasking bar.
• Calendar Year View: In addition to the daily, weekly, and monthly views, you can now get a wider perspective on your calendar with the yearly view.
• Enhanced Music App: A more designed and streamlined music app for iPad.

There are many more features in iOS5, but these are the major ones that will matter to users. As mentioned, the overall performance is faster and and more responsive, and the new notifications system is the biggest and most significant change across the entire OS.



[SOURCE: Blog.inner-active.com]

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Exclusive Preview on iOS 5 or is it iOS 6?

Truly Magical...!!



If you want to Jailbreak iOS 5, click --> HERE.

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Apple - Introducing iOS 5

[SOURCE: Apple]



Click HERE to Jailbreak iOS 5.0

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To Be Unveiled - iOS 5, Mac OS Lion and iCloud - WWDC 2011 June 6, 2011

Here’s what people have predicted and will come true.

In a press, release, Apple confirmed that an iCloud service will be unveiled at WWDC on Monday, June 6th, as well as iOS 5 and Mac OS X Lion, Apple’s next-generation computer operating system. Too bad... no new iPhone hardware is going to be announced this time around.


“Apple® CEO Steve Jobs and a team of Apple executives will kick off the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address on Monday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. At the keynote, Apple will unveil its next generation software – Lion, the eighth major release of Mac OS® X; iOS 5, the next version of Apple’s advanced mobile operating system which powers the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch®; and iCloud®, Apple’s upcoming cloud services offering.”


The press release also revealed that Steve Jobs, who stepped aside in January in order to "focus on his health", will be giving keynote address at the said event. While he made an appearance at the company’s iPad 2 unveiling two months later, many didn’t expect him to appear at a faster-paced and way more crowded conference like WWDC.

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IOS 5 Concept Video

[SOURCE: PlayerhaterBall's Youtube]

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iOS 5 Most Wanted Features

Here’s what you have been waiting for! iOS Most wanted features..
Apple might raise curtains off iOS 5.0 at its yearly developer conference WWDC 2011, and if sources are to be believed, Apple is going to bring the next cycle of iOS along with the iPhone 5.
Apple would be unveiling the iOS 5 around spring, alongside iPhone 5 in summer. The word is that there would be some heavy changes coming to MobileMe, showing more love for the cloud.

• Better Folders
• Wireless Syncing
• Android-style Lock Screen
• Revamped Notifications
• Music Sharing/Streaming
• Improved Multitasking
• New Auto Correct System
• Improved Airprint
• Beefed-Up Game Center
• Better Hotspot (More devices)
• Cloud Services (Free MobileMe)
• iPhone Mail mirrors the iPad
• Gesture support
• Android Style Lock
• Adobe Flash!

Meanwhile, OS X Lion is likely to also include various cloud-based functionality, further bridging the gap between the Apple’s iOS mobile range and its Mac lines.
What’s your own wish list?

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