• Jailbreak iPad 2 with iOS 4.3.3 by Creating a Local Web Server

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    Want to jailbreak your iPad 2 running iOS 4.3.3? As you cannot wait for JailbreakMe 3.0 to be released? You can jailbreak your iPad 2 right now running iOS 4.3, iOS 4.3.1, iOS 4.3.2 and iOS 4.3.3 by creating your own local web server. No, it doesn’t have the ease or beauty of the expected JailbreakMe 3.0 release, and it’s not as simple as clicking on someone else’s hosted PDF files, but it works and it’s pretty fast thanks to python and thanks to OSXDaily for providing this method:

    Warning: this is using the same experimental leaked beta iPad 2 jailbreak, there could be bugs and other issues with this method. This is not recommended for novice users, and it is advised to wait for comex to release his official jailbreak for iPad 2. Always backup your data, and proceed at your own risk.

    Please if you don’t know what is going on below then do NOT try it.

    Its better to wait for the official release of JailbreakMe 3.0 as it seems imminent.

    Here’s what you need to do:

    • Create a simple index.html file that holds links to the leaked jailbreakme beta PDF’s that correspond to your iOS version
    • Download the jailbreak PDF files from here
    • Create a local webserver on a Mac (or linux machine)
    • Access that webserver from the iPad 2

    After you’ve downloaded the PDF rar file and created a simple ‘index.html’ file linking to the corresponding iOS device and version you want to jailbreak, use python to create an instant web server by entering the following command in the Terminal:

    python -m SimpleHTTPServer

    That will automatically publish whatever is labeled as index.html in the directory it is launched from. Now all you need to do is pull up your Mac’s (or linux box) IP address from Safari on the iPad 2 and click on the PDF file you embedded, it will look something like this:

    The jailbreak then proceeds to close Safari, and a Cydia icon will appear on the iPad homescreen. Once the Cydia icon disappears, reboot your iPad 2 to enjoy the jailbreak. Remember, this is a beta version of jailbreakme, and could come with various bugs or have unexpected results.

    This is based on the guide from Ryan Vanniekerk’s posted on his posterous page as he grabbed those PDF files from Comex’s server and put up a very lengthy and complete how-to guide on his personal blog which you can find here. The main difference is that instead of going through Mac OS X System Preferences to setup web sharing, this uses python for an instant web server. It’s faster, less configuration, all around easier, and it works, try it yourself.

  • Cydia Tweak Brings Lock Screen Camera Button to iOS 4

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    As we await the launch of iOS 5, jailbreak developer Filippo Bigarella provides us with a taste of the goodies we’ll be getting our hands on this fall. CameraLock — a great tweak that introduces a camera button to your lock screen.

    The button introduced by CameraLock is customizable, so you can modify its functionality to suit you. You can launch a third-party app instead of the built-in camera.

    How to install?

    • In Cydia -> Add source: http://filippobiga.me/repo/
    • Search for CameraLock and push install
    • Its free

  • How To Downgrade From iOS 5 To iOS 4.X Guide

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    Well you had to do it didn’t you. You just had to taste that infamous iOS 5 beta and now you have been cast from many stuff you used to in the previous version, don’t worry! We are here to help bring you back from the abyss!

    Prerequisites:

    1. The IPSW of choice (I would recommend 4.3.3) as no need to roll back further. Just make sure you have your SHSH stored with Cydia if you choose to go older then 4.3.3).
    2. TinyUmbrella. Just download the version that will work for your system.
    3. iTunes 10.5 beta. You should have this already as you needed it to install 5.0 beta

    How To Downgrade From iOS 5 To iOS 4.X Guide:

    1. Open iTunes
    2. Plug in your device
    3. Enter DFU mode
      • Turn device off
      • Hold power button for 3 seconds
      • Without releasing power button, hold down home button for 10 seconds
      • Release power button, but continue to hold the home button until iTunes recognizes your iPhone in recovery mode. If you did it right, it should just have a black screen with no connect to iTunes logo.
    4. Hold down the option key / shift on windows and click the restore button in iTunes
    5. Browse to wherever you have your IPSW saved and select it.
    6. iTunes will give you some warning, just click the flashing ok button.
    7. Sit back while your computer is working.
    8. If you are using an iPhone 4, you should be done. If not, you have received some sort of error more then likely. This is normal. Open TinyUmbrella and click the exit from restore button.
    9. YOUR DONE!!!

    Note:

    if you have changed your host file for cydia, you have to change it back to use this guide. TinyUmbrella will do this for you in the advanced tab.

  • Stream YouTube Videos Faster on iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad with TCP Optimizer Cydia Hack

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    TCP Optimizer is a new and free Cydia tweak that modifies your iDevice’s settings to increase streaming speeds and improve its overall internet connection, including Wi-Fi.

    How To install TCP Optimizer:

    • You must have a jailbroken iDevice
    • Add http://cydia.pushfix.info/ repository to Cydia.
    • Search for and install ‘TCP Optimizer‘. No Restart needed.

    This actually will:

    • Increase theTCP Receive Buffer from 131072 to 292000,
    • Disable TCP delayed ACK’s
    • Double the number of possible un-ACK packets from 8 to 16 packages
    • Increase the size of un-ACK packets

    TCP Optimizer is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, running iOS 3.1.2 or above; however, Its not recommended to be used on second generation Apple TVs.