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Download iOS 5.1 Beta 3 – iPhone 4, 3GS, iPod Touch 4G, 3G and iPad 2, 1

January 10th, 2012 by shaikhzaid under iOS, iPad, iPad3, iPhone, iPhone4s, iPod

Apple release iOS 5.1 BETA 3 for iPhone 4, 3GS, iPod Touch 4G, 3G and iPad 2,1. It is available only for developers in the Apple’s Dev Center.

You can download iOS 5.1 for your device from the developer’s website.

(via 9 to 5 mac)

Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1

November 15th, 2011 by shaikhzaid under iOS, iPhone

How to Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 ? Yes, it is very much possible to jailbreak iOS 5.0.1, it can be jailbroken using redsnow 0.9.9b8 and the SemiTether tool can be used on iOS 5.0.1 to perform a semi-tethered jailbreak.

Below is the list of supported devices:

  • iPhone 4 (semi untethered)
  • iPhone 3GS new bootrom (semi untethered)
  • iPhone 3GS old bootrom (untethered)
  • iPod touch 4G (semi untethered)
  • iPod touch 3G (semi untethered)
  • iPad 1 (semi untethered)
iPad 2 and iPhone 4S jailbreaks are not yet available. It is strongly advised that better not to upgrade to 5.0.1 if you are looking for a better and faster jailbreak on iOS5.

Step by Step – Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1

STEP 1: Download iTunes 10.5 and iOS 5.0.1 final version.
STEP 2: Backup your iDevice and restore it using the iOS 5.0.1 IPSW file (downloaded from the first step).
STEP 3: Download Redsn0w 0.9.9b8 for Windows or Mac OS X .
STEP 4: Open Redsn0w and select “Extras” then “Select IPSW” and browse for the iOS 5.0.1  IPSW file.
STEP 5: Now click on “Jailbreak” then “Install Cydia”. Follow the on-screen instructions to get your iDevice into DFU mode.
STEP 6: Once finished, your device will be rebooted.
STEP 7: Now open Redsn0w again and hit “Extras” then “Just Boot”.
STEP 8: Click here to understand pros and cons of Semi Tethering your iDevice and Step by Step guide to install and run “SemiTether” tool.

 

 

iPhone 4s battery drain problem

October 29th, 2011 by shaikhzaid under iOS, iPhone, iPhone4s

It is being reported that iPhone 4s users are complaining about the battery life. Apple engineers are now contacting iPhone 4s owners to solve the puzzle.

One of the user was approached by Apple shared his comments and most interestingly claimed that his battery drains 10% every hour!!.

Hopefully Apple engineers are working on the issue and soon release a new iOS version to address the issue.

Are you facing the similar issue, please share as a comment below.

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