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How to unlock iPhone 3GS on iOS 5 and 5.0.1 If you’ve updated your iPhone 3GS to iOS 5 or 5.0.1 and lost your unlock we can help you get it back. The actual jailbreak will be tethered but you’ll still be able to unlock and continue using your device in the mean time until an untethered jailbreak solution is released. iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S users should steer clear of this as it will  not  work. Devices supported iPhone 3GS What you’ll need RedSn0w 0.9.9b5 or later, we recommend the most current version which is RedSn0w 0.9.9b8 – Mac Link, Windows Link A working SIM card (doesn’t matter what carrier as long as it’s activated and working) Jailbreak with RedSn0w and Install the iPad baseband You’ll follow the same steps are you would to  jailbreak via Redsn0w  except for one difference. Instead of just checking  Install Cydia  you’ll need to check off Install iPad baseband . RedSn0w will warn you that this can not be undone....

How to tethered jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 with RedSn0w If you’re currently running iOS 5.0.1, you can jailbreak via RedSn0w 0.9.9b8. This one is also tethered like the previous beta versions of RedSn0w for iOS 5. It’s also worth noting that unlockers should stay away from this one unless they’re okay with being tethered. iPhone 4 users should stay away from any newer stock iOS firmware versions altogether in order to preserve their baseband. Be advised that not all jailbreak apps and tweaks have been updated to support iOS 5 yet. If you’re alright with running tethered and don’t mind a few bugs here and there, follow along for a quick walkthrough. If you’ve used RedSn0w before, you’ll be right at home. It’s not too much different than jailbreaking any other firmware version you may have used it for previously. Devices Supported iPod touch 3G iPod touch 4G iPad 1 iPhone3GS iPhone 4 (GSM) iPhone 4 (CDMA) And I can’t say this enough times, if your dev...

2011 iPhone and iPad Jailbreak starters guide: Everything you need to know to get started Jailbreaking your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, including tools, tips, Cydia, apps, themes, and tweaks! New to iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and heard about Jailbreak, but not sure if it’s for you, and how to get started if it is? No problem, TiPb’s here to help! Jailbreak lets you change the look of your entire iPhone, put extra icons in the dock, reply to SMS or iMessage without leaving a game, preview events from the lock screen, toggle settings with a swipe, and much, much more. Compiled here is a master list of basic Jailbreak terms, tools, apps, tweaks, themes, and utilities, and a break down the pros and cons, so you’ll know if you’re comfortable taking the plunge. Already a Jailbreak wizard? Save this link as a handy reference to shoot friends and family who are just getting started. Note: If you need extra help or want to get into more advanced areas of Jailbreak, check out: ...

Iphone Tips: How to tethered jailbreak iOS 5.0 and 5.0.1 via AcidSnow: If  redsn0w  isn’t doing it for you, and you’re a Mac user, you may be wondering how to Jailbreak iOS 5.0 and iOS 5.0.1 using Ac1dSn0w.  Ac1dSn0w  is a newly released jailbreak tool that’ll allow you to tethered Jailbreak most iOS devices (unfortunately, still not iPhone 4S or iPad 2). It’s also a fairly straight forward process. Currently supported devices iPhone 3G/3GS iPhone 4 iPod Touch 4th generation iPad 1 What you need One of the supported devices listed above A Mac running either OS X Lion or OS X Snow Leopard Ac1dSn0w –  Download here Jailbreak your device Once you’ve downloaded Ac1dSn0w, open it. Next connect your device to your Mac and power it off. If you’ve already gotten your device in  DFU (device firmware update) mode , just click  Jailbreak . If you don’t, tick the checkmark box that says  Show Assistant  and a prompt will c...

Iphone Tips: How to find your Cydia account number Are you  jailbreaker  eager to test a  theme  or jailbreak app and need to know how to find your Cydia account number? Chances are if you’ve ever downloaded or purchased an app or tweak from Cydia, you have one. In case you ever need to know where it is and how to find it, we’ve got you covered! Launch Cydia and go to the main Cydia tab. Tap on  Manage Account . Cydia will ask you to log in if you aren’t already. Simply sign in with Facebook or Google. Once signed in, you’ll see a screen that shows your Cydia account information. Underneath  Installable Purchases  you’ll see your Cydia account number in small font. Simply make note of this number and give it to any developer you’re testing for. 

Switching from an old iPhone to the new  iPhone 4S  and wondering how you can transfer your data over? Luckily, iTunes makes this process almost painless. After your initial transfer to your new device,  iOS 5  and  iCloud  will make the process even easier from here on out. But if for some reason you still need to transfer your data manually, we’ve got you covered! If you’ve ever had to swap an iPhone out at an Apple store, you’re probably already familiar with this process. If not, follow these easy steps to copy data to your new phone. This process will save all your contacts, camera roll photos, apps, and settings into an iTunes backup for you. Plug your current iPhone into your computer and open iTunes. If it doesn’t start to sync automatically, click the Sync button. (You can alternately right click your device name in the navigation bar and click back up as well. Either way will work just fine.) Unplug your current iPhone and plug in you...

How to manually transfer data from your old iPhone to your new iPhone 4S Switching from an old iPhone to the new  iPhone 4S  and wondering how you can transfer your data over? Luckily, iTunes makes this process almost painless. After your initial transfer to your new device,  iOS 5  and  iCloud  will make the process even easier from here on out. But if for some reason you still need to transfer your data manually, we’ve got you covered! If you’ve ever had to swap an iPhone out at an Apple store, you’re probably already familiar with this process. If not, follow these easy steps to copy data to your new phone. This process will save all your contacts, camera roll photos, apps, and settings into an iTunes backup for you. Plug your current iPhone into your computer and open iTunes. If it doesn’t start to sync automatically, click the Sync button. (You can alternately right click your device name in the navigation bar and click back up as well. E...

Most-used iPhone and iPad apps of 2011: Some of my  most-used apps  have managed to stay the same year after year, but app updates and new contenders are always finding their way onto my device. While there are tons of great apps in the App Store, these are the apps that currently earn a place on the homescreen of my iPhone or iPad, or even both. BiteSMS I can not even express how great of an app  BiteSMS  is. While  iOS 5  made several much needed improvements to the messaging app, I still need my quick reply. I desperately miss this functionality on my  iPhone 4S  and can’t wait for a jailbreak for A5 devices  to be released so I can have it back. Until then I’ll have to enjoy using it on my iPod touch. $9.99 –  Cydia Search Link SBSettings SBSettings  is by far one of the most useful jailbreak tweaks ever created. It’s made my list  year after year ever since its conception. I realize how much I mi...