Tag: iPhone 3G

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No JailbreakMe.com for iOS 4.1 beta 3.

I tried jailbreaking an iPhone 3G running iOS 4.1 using JailbreakMe.com and it failed. What does this mean? Apple might have patched the particular security flaw utilized by JailbreakMe.com. Some say that JailbreakMe.com is exploiting a PDF font bug in Apple renderer.

I started the jailbreaking process @ 11:30 PM and 30 minutes later nothing is moving.

I call this a good news for iPhone users in general. Sure it stopped one method of jailbreaking but more importantly it closes a security hole.

I attempted the iPhone jailbreaking for demonstration purpose only.
Remember that Apple will not provide any supports for jailbroken iPhone, iPad and iPad touch.

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Does JailbreakMe.com works on iOS 4.1 beta 3?

With the release of iOS 4.1 beta 3, many wonder if Apple has patch the supposed PDF security flaw that’s exposed by JailbreakMe.com.

So far, JailbreakMe.com warned that the (iOS) version is too new, and recommend downgrading to previous version.

Video is coming up.

I haven’t done the jailbreak yet, because I have not set the camera up. I will jailbreak the iPhone for demonstration purpose only.

Remember that Apple will not provide any supports for jailbroken iPhone, iPad and iPad touch.

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Apple releases iOS 4 for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch.

June 21st, 2010.

Apple release iOS 4 for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch (2nd & 3rd generation) today. iOS 4 is available for download through iTunes.

Please download iTunes 9.2 before you try upgrading to iOS 4. Download iTunes 9.2 from Apple.

  • iPhone 3GS – iPhone3,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw 607.4MB
  • iPhone 3GS – iPhone2,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw 396.3MB
  • iPhone 3G – iPhone1,2_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw 306.3MB
  • iPod touch 3rd Gen – iPod3,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw 384.2MB
  • iPod touch 2nd Gen – iPod2,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw 330.3MB

iPhone 4 is scheduled for release on Thursday June 24th, 2010 at 7:00AM local time. The same day new Futurama episode airs on Comedy Central!

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iOS 4 Availability and Compatibility.

iOS 4 will be made publicly available on June 21st, 2010 through iTunes. The update will be provided for free to iPhone and iPod touch users. Previously Apple charged some fee for iPod touch major OS upgrade.

So, which iPhone and iPod touch are compatible with iOS 4?

  • iPhone 3G
  • iPhone 3GS
  • iPhone 4
  • iPod touch 2nd generation (late 2008 model)
  • iPod touch 3rd generation (late 2009 model)

Images are courtesy of Apple Inc.

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Apple USB Power Adapter In-Store Exchange Process

Apple announced the Ultracompact USB Power Adapter Exchange on September 19th, 2008. There are two ways to get the replacement USB Power Adapter. The first is to request the exchange through the web, and the replacement will be sent through te mail. The second is to exchange the adapter at Apple Retail Store.

  • No appointment is necessary to do an in-store exchange.
  • Bring your iPhone 3G or at least the serial number.
  • Ask Apple Retail Store Concierge to direct you for the exchange, or
  • Walk up to the cashier and ask about the exchange.

The new Ultracompact USB Power Adapter will have a green dot.

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Quick Review: Belkin ExpressCard and Griffin Clarifi

Two new accesories I’ve recently acquired are Belkin Media Reader-Writer ExpressCard™ Adapter and Griffin Clarifi Case for iPhone 3G.

Belkin Media Reader-Writer ExpressCard™ Adapter is compatible with multiple flash memory cards including SDHC cards. The previous Belkin Multimedia Reader & Writer ExpressCard™ does not support SDHC cards. This ExpressCard™ Adapter can be used with any laptops that have 34mm or 54mm ExpressCard™ slot built-in. Due to its size, this ExpressCard™ Adapter does not support CompactFlash cards.

Griffin Clarifi Protective Case for iPhone 3G has a close-up lens built in on a slider. The iPhone camera has a fixed lens with a fixed focal length, which makes it impossible to take a sharp close-up pictures of anything. With the addition of Griffin Clarifi built-in lens, it is now possible to take sharper close-up picture using the iPhone 3G. With the lens, the iPhone can now take pictures of objects 4 inches away.

Please check back for more detailed review.