FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Dec 31, 2010 – iPhone Dev Team has released 0.9.7 beta 4 redsn0w a major change reds0w no longer need to install and run a separate program for usbmux that has caused much confusion with the process of jailbreak.
The iphone Dev team confirms that it eliminates the need for out of the running processes that have affected many usbmuxd Mac OS X. Well, apart from that, the new version just to stay even. Also let me tell you that Bluetooth is still disabled.
The official change log is as follows -
Starting with this version, redsn0w no longer requires you to install and run a separate program for the usbmux (this was a non-trivial procedure for many). It’s okay to keep that program running if you normally use it for ssh anyway. We also think we’ve fixed a race condition in the GUI that was causing redsn0w to crash during the “Preparing JB Monte Files” step. Nothing at all has changed on the iPhone side (where the main issues are still just Bluetooth and Skype).
Even if this statement redsn0w testers official record is anything to go by, the Windows version of 0.9.7 redsn0w followed shortly after the fourth beta for Mac OS X:
Well, friends you can follow the instruction for untethered jailbreak just from this link http://www.fasterpony.com/jailbreak-ios-421-untethered-r ... by using this newly release tool (skip step 4 usbmuxd because it is not necessary.) You can also follow the video guide is included below after a jump.
For more information, visit the website at http://www.fasterpony.com/
Friday, December 31, 2010
Google takes heat over Android tablet OS
IDG News Service - Android device makers around the world are anticipating great things from the next version of Google's mobile software, and they need the boost. Apple has a strong head start with sales of its popular iPad, while the App Store and iTunes give it apps and content, to boot.
But after a year of prodding Google, device makers think they've finally won with the upcoming "Honeycomb" upgrade to Android, which is expected by the end of the first quarter and is supposed to be the first version of the software designed for tablets instead of smartphones.
Earlier this year, for example, Samsung Electronics, had to fight to have the Android Market app, which connects users to the software's online treasure trove of over 150,000 apps, on its Galaxy Tab, according to one executive who asked not to be named due to his company's close relationship with Google.
At the time that Samsung was developing the Galaxy Tab to use Android, Google was struggling to decide if it wanted to put its upcoming Chrome OS in tablets and make Android exclusive to smartphones. The Chrome OS better fits Google's Cloud strategy, the executive said.
But after a year of prodding Google, device makers think they've finally won with the upcoming "Honeycomb" upgrade to Android, which is expected by the end of the first quarter and is supposed to be the first version of the software designed for tablets instead of smartphones.
Earlier this year, for example, Samsung Electronics, had to fight to have the Android Market app, which connects users to the software's online treasure trove of over 150,000 apps, on its Galaxy Tab, according to one executive who asked not to be named due to his company's close relationship with Google.
At the time that Samsung was developing the Galaxy Tab to use Android, Google was struggling to decide if it wanted to put its upcoming Chrome OS in tablets and make Android exclusive to smartphones. The Chrome OS better fits Google's Cloud strategy, the executive said.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Gingerbread Android 2.3 enters Nokia N900 thanks to ‘Innovators’
Nokia N900 users in the near future will be able to enjoy the Android v 2.3 Gingerbread interface and features thanks to ‘innovative’ developers busy in playing with the gadgets and software.
Mobile Internet device Nokia N900, which many stubbornly believe is a communicator, was originally developed for the operating system Maemo 5. The OS works fine on this gadget, but not everyone is happy. For example, there is a team of ‘talented’ people, calling themselves NITDroid, who recently managed to install Google’s Android v 2.2 on N900. The system perfectly adapted in the new device and it could even work with all its components, including modules, cellular communications and GPS receiver. But now as version 2.2 is no longer the latest one, as recently version 2.3 Gingerbread was released, and the NITDroid team had no choice but to try to install it on Nokia N900.
Of course, they had some problems in getting the desired result, but they were resolved fairly quickly, and now the screen of N900 flaunts the interface of Google Android 2.3. Most of the work on the transfer of Gingerbread is believed to have been carried out by a certain Russian Alexey Roslyakov known by the nickname of DrinkDebugger. Ported OS has not become completely compatible with Nokia N900 as WiFi, FM and sound processor are not functional yet. Moreover, this mobile internet device is not yet able to connect to the World Wide Web, cellular networks and play audio, but the initiators behind this porting have said that these glitches will be overcome in the next before the end of 2010.
Mobile Internet device Nokia N900, which many stubbornly believe is a communicator, was originally developed for the operating system Maemo 5. The OS works fine on this gadget, but not everyone is happy. For example, there is a team of ‘talented’ people, calling themselves NITDroid, who recently managed to install Google’s Android v 2.2 on N900. The system perfectly adapted in the new device and it could even work with all its components, including modules, cellular communications and GPS receiver. But now as version 2.2 is no longer the latest one, as recently version 2.3 Gingerbread was released, and the NITDroid team had no choice but to try to install it on Nokia N900.
Of course, they had some problems in getting the desired result, but they were resolved fairly quickly, and now the screen of N900 flaunts the interface of Google Android 2.3. Most of the work on the transfer of Gingerbread is believed to have been carried out by a certain Russian Alexey Roslyakov known by the nickname of DrinkDebugger. Ported OS has not become completely compatible with Nokia N900 as WiFi, FM and sound processor are not functional yet. Moreover, this mobile internet device is not yet able to connect to the World Wide Web, cellular networks and play audio, but the initiators behind this porting have said that these glitches will be overcome in the next before the end of 2010.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
BenQ To Reveal 10.1" R100 Android Tablet At CES
Who else could possible get into the tablet game at this point? Maybe the question should be who couldn't possibly get in. BenQ, a company that has traditionally focused more on monitors and accessories, has announced plans to unveil a tablet at CES 2011. When the show kicks off from Las Vegas next month, BenQ will be on hand to reveal their first 10.1" tablet, one that has a 1024x600 resolution touch panel, Android and a Samsung processor clocked at 833MHz.
The CPU is ARM-based, and according to reports, the company hopes to "sell the R100 in content deals that pair the device with reading material such as books, or magazine and newspaper subscriptions." The battery will be able to last for up to 12 hours when it's being used for reading, but that figure will probably drop when it's used for more advanced tasks like gaming and Web browsing. One unique feature that few other tablets offer is the language support; it can be used for note-taking, and users can write on it with their finger or a stylus. Also, in respect for potential Asian customers, it supports English or Chinese, both simplified and traditional characters when it comes to handwriting.
It will reportedly ship with 8GB of storage, an SD slot and a mini-USB / mini-HDMI port. There's also a 3.5mm headphone jack, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. BenQ hasn't settled on a price yet, and they aren't releasing images of it until CES. But that's not too far out now!
The CPU is ARM-based, and according to reports, the company hopes to "sell the R100 in content deals that pair the device with reading material such as books, or magazine and newspaper subscriptions." The battery will be able to last for up to 12 hours when it's being used for reading, but that figure will probably drop when it's used for more advanced tasks like gaming and Web browsing. One unique feature that few other tablets offer is the language support; it can be used for note-taking, and users can write on it with their finger or a stylus. Also, in respect for potential Asian customers, it supports English or Chinese, both simplified and traditional characters when it comes to handwriting.
It will reportedly ship with 8GB of storage, an SD slot and a mini-USB / mini-HDMI port. There's also a 3.5mm headphone jack, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. BenQ hasn't settled on a price yet, and they aren't releasing images of it until CES. But that's not too far out now!
Untethered iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak due soon
The iPhone Dev Team have kind of missed the Christmas deadline to release the untethered iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak. The new version of Mac and Windows based tool – redsn0w is expected to jailbreak all new generation of devices – iPad, iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4G. Though the jailbreak isn’t ready for public release the iPhone Dev Team has laid out plans for some private testing iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak.
Untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 running devices was demonstrated via video by the iPhone Dev Team. It was more of a “backup plan” since it users the iOS 4.2 beta 3 SHSH blobs stored with Cydia. Another team member comex was said to be working an extensible version – means a way to retain the exploits for future usage and use the final iOS 4.2.1 build for jailbreaking.
Right now, the “backup plan” requires that you have the 4.2b3 IPSW on your Mac, and that Cydia has your 4.2b3 SHSH hashes. Please don’t pirate that 4.2b3 IPSW! (We’re also working on a way that this technique might apply to all those with 4.1 IPSWs, but that’s not the first goal right now.)
Mac owners who wish to help the iPhone Dev Team to test the “Backup Plan” version of redsn0w to jailbreak all new iOS 4.2 devices should follow @redsn0w_testers on Twitter. The interested folks are being reminded that their iPhones may lose the ultrasn0w unlock to test out this jailbreak. With Mac only testing happening this weekend, we can expect the userland jailbreak tool to be released any time next week or at the new years eve – yeah, the iPhone Dev Team tends to be dramatic at such occasions at times.
Untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 running devices was demonstrated via video by the iPhone Dev Team. It was more of a “backup plan” since it users the iOS 4.2 beta 3 SHSH blobs stored with Cydia. Another team member comex was said to be working an extensible version – means a way to retain the exploits for future usage and use the final iOS 4.2.1 build for jailbreaking.
Right now, the “backup plan” requires that you have the 4.2b3 IPSW on your Mac, and that Cydia has your 4.2b3 SHSH hashes. Please don’t pirate that 4.2b3 IPSW! (We’re also working on a way that this technique might apply to all those with 4.1 IPSWs, but that’s not the first goal right now.)
Mac owners who wish to help the iPhone Dev Team to test the “Backup Plan” version of redsn0w to jailbreak all new iOS 4.2 devices should follow @redsn0w_testers on Twitter. The interested folks are being reminded that their iPhones may lose the ultrasn0w unlock to test out this jailbreak. With Mac only testing happening this weekend, we can expect the userland jailbreak tool to be released any time next week or at the new years eve – yeah, the iPhone Dev Team tends to be dramatic at such occasions at times.
Friday, December 24, 2010
RedSn0w Untethered Jailbreak For iOS 4.2.1 Releasing Tomorrow
Comex from the iPhone Dev Team had only recently revealed that the untethered jailbreak for iPhone 4 and the other new generation iDevices could be delayed. But here is some good news if you had been desperately looking for an update from the Dev Team. We have now heard from MuscleNerd, the popular iPhone hacker who is part of the team that an alternative untethered solution will now be released on Christmas day. He has said,
Some points to note here if you are willing to volunteer as a tester. Firstly, this will be a Mac-only test program. Secondly, those users who need an UltraSn0w unlock may run the risk of losing their unlock and are hence advised against volunteering. He further notes,
Details regarding the test program is expected to be available on a new Twitter account @redsn0w_testers. In any case, the public release is scheduled for just a day from now. So get ready to jailbreak this weekend.
“Over the Christmas weekend we’ll be releasing a version of redsn0w that implements the “backup plan” to the 4.2.1 untethered jailbreak. We’re seeking your help to test this redsn0w and find any bugs before we do a general release!”
“Right now, the “backup plan” requires that you have the 4.2b3 IPSW on your Mac, and that Cydia has your 4.2b3 SHSH hashes. Please don’t pirate that 4.2b3 IPSW! (We’re also working on a way that this technique might apply to all those with 4.1 IPSWs, but that’s not the first goal right now.)”
Nexus S Gets Android 2.3.1 Update Over The Air
Google has quietly sent out a fresh update for its Nexus S smartphone, which has just seen the light of day in the US and UK. The first Android 2.3.1 Gingerbread update comes Over The Air as reported by XDA-Developers Forum member Rocketragz. The Nexus S gets updated from GRH55 to GRH78 that weighs 1.9MB.
The update brings the latest version of Google Maps on the Nexus S. Maybe some 3D layers would've been added to the Google Maps app on the phone. Apart from that, the update brings some other important bug fixes. The software update text states:
This system update from Google contains important bug fixes and the latest version of Maps.
Nexus S owners who haven't received the update yet, try the force checkin method that may fetch you this update. Just open the dialer and feed in *#*#checkin#*#* code to dial. Once it succeeds, you should get the software update notification on the top of your screen.
As of now, I don't know if it hampers the rooted Nexus S. Google itself announced that the company was fine with users rooting the device for gaining more control over the Android OS.
Nexus S isn't officially available in India, but just in case anyone in India had got the update, do share the screenshots
The update brings the latest version of Google Maps on the Nexus S. Maybe some 3D layers would've been added to the Google Maps app on the phone. Apart from that, the update brings some other important bug fixes. The software update text states:
This system update from Google contains important bug fixes and the latest version of Maps.
Nexus S owners who haven't received the update yet, try the force checkin method that may fetch you this update. Just open the dialer and feed in *#*#checkin#*#* code to dial. Once it succeeds, you should get the software update notification on the top of your screen.
As of now, I don't know if it hampers the rooted Nexus S. Google itself announced that the company was fine with users rooting the device for gaining more control over the Android OS.
Nexus S isn't officially available in India, but just in case anyone in India had got the update, do share the screenshots
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