Sn0wbreeze 2.2.1 Download Available: Fixes iBooks

Sn0wbreeze for Windows users has been updated to 2.2.1 by iH8sn0w. This latest release fixes the iBooks issue, and includes drag and drop for firmware files, plus fixes iREB issues for the iPhone 3G on “Waiting for iBSS”. It will also jailbreak iOS 4.2.6 for Verizon iPhone users.

How is sn0wbreeze different from greenpois0n?

Sn0wbreeze is the Windows equivalent of PwnageTool. These two jailbreak tools create a custom jailbroken firmware that you use to restore your iPhone with. Sn0wbreeze/PwnageTool will allow you to update to the latest firmware while keeping your existing baseband firmware for those that need an unlock. So after using sn0wbreeze/PwnageTool you can then use ultrasn0w 1.2 to unlock your iPhone 4/3GS/3G.

If you don’t care for an unlock, just use our greenpois0n tutorials for iOS 4.2.1.

Click here to download Sn0wbreeze 2.2.1 for Windows users.

[Update] iPad 2 Event Set For March 2, 2011

Update 1: Looks like the NYT and Reuters have updated their articles to confirm this March 2nd date, according to their sources.

From Reuters:

One person familiar with the matter said recent speculation about a delay until June was “simply not true” as Apple is planning a launch in the same seasonal schedule as the first iPad, which went on sale in April 2010.

For everyone who has been following the iPad 2 hardware, software, and release date rumors, a bombshell has just been dropped.

Apple has reportedly scheduled an iPad 2 media event for March 2, 2011.

As the rumors have pointed out over the last several months, the iPad 2 is expected to be thinner, feature a better display, a faster processor, have larger storage, and feature front and back facing cameras.

According to sources close to the media event situation, the March 2 event is firm and will be held in San Francisco at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

At this time, it is unclear when Apple will be sending out invites, but it will probably be late this week or early next week.

[All Things Digital]

The iPad 2 Review You’ve Been Waiting For [Video]

The iPad should be getting a refresh soon from Apple. What will the iPad 2 bring? Rumours point to possibly a new 6-inch iPad, front-facing camera, no Home button, and a new enhanced A4 chip.

We also keep hearing about a larger resolution on the iPad 2, which brings us to the following video review of the next iPad 2. I think you’re going to want this:

The video was made by Norwegians Eskild E. Fors and Anders Overgaard. It’s a bit over the top, but has its moments. Well done guys.

[TNW via itavisen.no]

How to Fix iBooks Error After 4.2.1 Jailbreak: iBooks Fix via Cydia

Have you encountered that message above?

There is a problem with the configuration of your iPhone. Please restore with iTunes and reinstall iBooks.

Are you looking for a fix for iBooks after jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 via Greenpois0n? A solution is now available in Cydia that will solve the problem of iBooks refusing to open content on jailbroken devices.

Here’s How to Fix the iBooks Error via Cydia

1. Launch Cydia –> Manage –> Sources –> Edit –> Add

2. Enter the following repository: http://repo.insanelyi.com , tap Add Source

3. Search for’iBooks Fix’ and install it.

After the install of iBooks Fix, you should be able to read your books on iOS 4.2.1. By installing this tweak via Cydia, you won’t have to re-jailbreak with PwnageTool 4.2/sn0wbreeze 2.2 to fix iBooks. This will save some time and trouble.

Let me know how iBooks Fix works for you. Happy reading.

[insanelyi]

How to Jailbreak iPhone 4.2.1 with PwnageTool 4.2 (Mac)

If you want to jailbreak your iPhone on iOS 4.2.1, and you don’t require an unlock, use Greenpois0n. However, if you want to remain at an unlockable baseband, you’ll want to use PwnageTool 4.2 (Mac) or sn0wbreeze 2.2 (Windows).

Here’s a brief tutorial on how to jailbreak your iPhone on iOS 4.2.1 with PwnageTool. It’s straightforward and similar to Greenpois0n, except you will restore iPhone with a custom firmware that PwnageTool 4.2 will create for you.

By restoring with a custom firmware, and not updating to 4.2.1 in iTunes, your iPhone baseband will remain the same. This only applies to people who need an unlocked iPhone, and want to continue with an unlockable baseband.

As always, jailbreak at your own risk. We are not responsible for anything that goes wrong.

Brief Step by Step Guide on How to Jailbreak your iPhone on iOS 4.2.1 with PwnageTool 4.2 (Mac Only)

1. Download the latest version of iTunes. Sync your iPhone before you begin.

2. Download iOS 4.2.1 firmware for your iPhone here, and PwnageTool 4.2 here. Save both to your desktop.

3. Launch PwnageTool, and select Expert Mode, then select your device.

4. Browse for iOS 4.2.1 firmware, click Open. Next, select ‘General’. If your iPhone is on an official carrier, untick ‘Activate the phone’. If you want to use your iPhone on an unofficial carrier, tick this box.

5. Click Build, then PwnageTool will start creating the custom firmware to jailbreak your iPhone. You will be asked for your system password for PwnageTool to proceed. Choose your desktop to save the Custom firmware:

6. Now, you’ll have to enter DFU mode (if this messes up, try again; takes some practice) by:

a) Hold the Power/Home buttons for 10 seconds
b) Release the Power button, but keep holding Home for 10 seconds
c) If successful, you’ll be in DFU mode.

7. Launch iTunes, select your iPhone. Press ‘Alt/Option’ on your keyboard, then click on ‘Restore.’ An iTunes prompt appears–select the CUSTOM firmware created by PwnageTool.

8. As your iPhone restores (10 minutes or so), it will be jailbroken on iOS 4.2.1, with your existing baseband. The iPhone should reboot, and the jailbreak will be done. Cydia will now be on your homescreen.

sn0wbreeze 2.2 Jailbreak for 4.2.1 Download Available

Hot on the heels of the release of the jailbreak tool PwnageTool 4.2, which allows for custom firmware restores for Mac users, sn0wbreeze 2.2r2 has been released for PC users. sn0wbreeze essentially is PwnageTool for Windows users. It also includes the latest iBook and AT2 wifi fixes.

sn0wbreeze 2.2 uses the same untethered jailbreak from Greenpois0n. Canadian iPhone hacker/developer ih8sn0w released it just over an hour ago:

Click here to download sn0wbreeze 2.2r2 for Windows.

Let us know how this works for you!

[ih8sn0w]

PwnageTool 4.2 Download Now Available; Fixes iBooks Issue

The iPhone Dev Team has just released PwnageTool 4.2, which will allow for iPhone unlockers to restore with a custom firmware to retain their existing baseband and unlock. They used the “feedface” untether from Greenpois0n, with permission from the Chronic Dev Team.

So if you own an iPhone 4, and want to retain your baseband but update to iOS 4.2.1, you want to use PwnageTool.

There are also two improvements to the iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak:
- fixes the iBooks issue
- fixes the wifi problem with Apple TV 2G

PwnageTool also supports all the other 4.2.1 devices other than iPod touch 2G:

iPhone3G
iPhone3GS
iPhone4
iPhone4-Verizon
iPod touch 3G
iPod touch 4G
iPad
AppleTV 2G

An Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 4.3 is Around the Corner

With iOS 4.3 around the corner, it looks like there is hope for an untethered jailbreak:

It also appears that a security researcher named @i0n1c has a 4.3 untether ready for when Apple releases the final 4.3 FW, so it may not be a long wait at all with 4.3!

PwnageTool is for Mac only. Download here. Let me know how it works for you!

[iPhone Dev Team]

Rumour: iPhone 5 With Slide Out Keyboard? Hell No

Lots of iPhone rumours today. First, we heard about the iPhone Nano (check out mockups here), and now AppleInsider reports on the rumours of iPhone 5 prototypes seen with a slide out keyboard, via a Taiwanese website:

The new details come from tw.apple.pro, but are the result of a rough online translation. The site’s source claimed that Apple has built three prototype models for its anticipated “iPhone 5,” and one of them has a “sliding cover” that conceals a keyboard.

Another prototype reportedly built by Apple looks largely like the iPhone 4, but has improved hardware including longer battery life and superior camera. That version of the handset would not be a major physical change from the previous-generation iPhone 4, and would be akin to the iPhone 3GS replacing the iPhone 3G, the report said.

Ain’t gonna happen.

Remember this? Steve Jobs introducing the original iPhone, in 2007:

“What’s wrong with their user interfaces? Well, the problem with them is really in the bottom 40 there. It’s this stuff right here [screen shows physical keyboards]. They all have these keyboards that are there whether you need them or not to be there. And they all have these control buttons that are fixed in plastic.”

Fast forward to 5:05:

I don’t see Apple going back in time, and introducing a physical keyboard. That’s the last thing Steve Jobs would ever do.

What do you think? Do you still crave a physical keyboard?

[AppleInsider via tw.apple.pro]

When is iOS 4.3 Being Released? Signs Point to February 28th

Looks like those earlier rumours of iOS 4.3 being released today have been squashed. The latest hints of a possible release date point to February 28th, as reported by Macerkopf.de.

News Corp’s The Daily, has just extended their free subscription to February 28th. The Daily’s free subscription was supposed to expire today, hence the link to iOS 4.3, as new subscription APIs were to be included in the release.

Typically Apple releases a Golden Master (GM) seed to developers prior to public releases, and we haven’t seen any GM downloads yet. Could iOS 4.3 final be released in time with a new iPad refresh, or even an iPhone Nano release?

[Macerkopf.de via MacRumors]

How to Jailbreak your iPad on iOS 4.2.1 with Greenpois0n

Looking to jailbreak your iPad? You have come to the right place!

Read Me Before Continuing:

• Use at your own risk, we are not responsible for your decision to jailbreak.
• You must be updated to iOS 4.2.1 via the latest version of iTunes before proceeding.
• Your iPad must be activated (screen does not show “Connect to iTunes”)

This Guide Has Two Sections:

A. How To Jailbreak the iPad on 4.2.1 Firmware
B. How To Revert Your iPad Back To “Normal”

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A.) How To Jailbreak the iPad on 4.2.1 Firmware

To jailbreak your iPad on the 4.2.1 firmware, ensure you have access to WiFi and follow the steps below:

1. Plug your iPad into iTunes, do a backup and then click “Restore” to install firmware 4.2.1 (you can do “Update”, but Restore is better).

2. After the restore, choose to “Set Up A New…” and continue, bypass the prompted sync selections, eject your iPad from iTunes using the “eject” button, close iTunes and turn the iPad off.

3. Click here to download greenpois0n for MAC or WINDOWS. Save the file to your computer desktop.

4. Locate the file and open the application. You may need to extract/unzip the file.

5. With Greenpois0n open, and your powered off iPad connected, click the “Jailbreak” button.

6. You will now follow the instructions to place your iPad into DFU mode:

• Press & Hold the Sleep button for 3 seconds
• Continue holding the Sleep button and press and hold the Home Button for 10 seconds
• Release the Sleep Button and continue to hold the Home Button

7. While still holding the Home button, the iPad will enter DFU mode and the jailbreak will begin automatically. For Windows users, at this stage, click the “Jailbreak” button.

8. While still holding the Home button, after the process is complete, click on the “Complete!” button. While still holding the Home button, you’ll see some verbose text on your iPad. Keep holding Home button.

9. Keep holding the Home Button until you see an animated Apple/Greenpois0n logo. At this point, the iPad is rebooting. Upon reboot, a new “Loader” app will be on the Home Screen. Tap on the “Loader” app, tap on Cydia and then tap on “Install Cydia“.

10. In the “Loader” app, you can then tap “Options” to remove “Loader” and click the Home Button to auto-reboot the iPad. After reboot, run Cydia for the recent Cydia updates.

11. If you chose to “Restore” in Step One above, plug your iPad into iTunes, right-click on the device in the sidebar and select “Restore from Backup…”. Choose the latest backup, from Step one above, and click “Restore”.

Common Problems Encountered by Many…

• Problem: The iPad is showing a blank (black) screen after jailbreak, and is still in DFU mode after applying the jailbreak.
• Solution: Leave the iPad for two minutes, then press and hold both power and home button at the same time for 10-15 seconds until the iPad reboots. Redo.
• Problem: Greenpois0n loader is crashing when I install Cydia or I am unable to install cydia via greenpois0n loader.
• Solution: For those having trouble getting Cydia via the GP Loader, use redsn0w (see bottom of post for links) to install it. Follow the redsn0w steps to install Cydia. Ignore anything redsn0w indicates about being “tethered”.

B.) How To Revert Your iPad Back To “Normal”

So you have Jailbroken your iPad but now you want to revert to the factory fresh iPad.

To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Open iTunes and plug your iPad in via the USB. Backup your iPad if iTunes allows you to.

2. When iTunes recognizes the iPad, click on the “Restore” button in iTunes. This will restore your iPad with fresh 4.2.1 firmware.

3. After the restore is complete, iTunes will prompt you to Set up a New Device or Restore from Back Up from an existing backup (the backup from step one above. Choose which ever method you want and let iTunes process.

4. After the processing is complete, your iPad will be loaded with the fresh 4.2.1 firmware or loaded with your back up that you may have chosen.

5. Eject the iPad from iTunes using the “eject” symbol/button in iTunes and disconnect the USB cable from the iPad.

Next Greenpois0n Release RC6 to Jailbreak New Apple TV on iOS 4.2.1

oshua Hill, also known as @p0sixninja (part of the Greenpois0n jailbreak), tweeted earlier that the RC6 build will include Apple TV support. So if you’ve been asking the question “how can I jailbreak my second gen Apple TV on iOS 4.2.1?”, that will soon be answered. Joshua mentions that @nitotv has already accomplished most of the work involved. Stay tuned!

[@p0sixninja]

How to Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 with Greenpois0n on Windows

The Chronic Dev Team released their untethered jailbreak, Greenpois0n for iOS 4.2.1. This jailbreak is now available for Mac and Windows users.

If you’re on Windows, you can follow this brief overview on how to jailbreak with Greenpois0n. As always, do your research, and then proceed at your own risk.

This guide will jailbreak your iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 on iOS 4.2.1 on Windows (click here for the Mac tutorial).

Preparation:
- sync your iPhone in the latest version of iTunes.
- if you NEED your iPhone unlocked, do not update to iOS 4.2.1 via iTunes (you should know this by now).

1. Download Greenpois0n for Windows here to your desktop and launch greenpois0n.exe

2. Turn off your iPhone. In Greenpois0n, click “Prepare to Jailbreak (DFU)”. Now you will get instructions on how to enter DFU mode.

3. You’ll be asked to…
- press and hold the Sleep button (2 seconds)
- continue holding sleep; press and hold Home (10 seconds)
- release sleep button; continue holding Home (15 seconds)

4. Once you’ve entered DFU mode, click “Jailbreak”. Greenpois0n will now work its magic and jailbreak your iPhone 3GS/4.

5. Once finished, click QUIT in Greenpois0n. Some text will scroll on your iPhone’s screen and will restart.

6. After the restart, you’ll notice the Loader app on your homescreen. Launch it.

7. Select Cydia, and then tap Install. Once finished, hit Options and tap Remove Loader.app

8. Restart iPhone, load Cydia and install updates. Done!

Let me know how this brief tutorial works for you. If it fails the first time, you probably did not enter DFU mode correctly. Try again.

iPad 2 Event In Late February, March Release?

This week, Macotakara reports that Apple is planning a media event near the end of February to launch the next-generation iPad. A release date has been estimated for March 2011.

Aside from a possible event, the site offers no other additional details. Due to the lack of details, the legitimacy of the claims is unknown. However March is an expected time-frame for the next-generation iPad release.

Recent stories point to iPad 2 devices seen in the wild, with various component makers further revealing, mostly, unconfirmed production part reports.

[Macotakara]

A dash of speed, 3D and apps

A dash of speed, 3D and apps: "Today, we’re excited to bring several new features from Chrome’s beta channel to the stable build, including WebGL, Chrome Instant, and the Chrome Web Store.

WebGL is a new technology which brings hardware-accelerated 3D graphics to the browser. With WebGL in Chrome, you can experience rich 3D experiences right inside the browser with no need for additional software. Curious about the three-dimensional possibilities? Try out these demos to experience the power of WebGL in the latest stable version of Chrome.

With Chrome Instant (à la Google Instant), web pages that you frequently visit will begin loading as soon as you start typing the URL. (“Look, Mom - no enter key!”). If supported by your default search engine, search results appear instantly as you type queries in the omnibox. To try out Instant, you’ll need to enable it in the Basics tab of Chrome’s options.

Lastly, the Chrome Web Store is now open to all Chrome users in the United States. As part of this, we’ve now added a link to the Chrome Web Store on the New Tab page, along with two sample apps. (If you don’t use these sample apps, they will automatically disappear after some time).

Some of the newest additions in the Chrome Web Store include BBC GoodFood, Autodesk, Sesame Street, nine King.com Games and Marvel Comics. There are also many apps that take advantage of the latest web technologies to deliver an immersive experience, such as Tweetdeck and The New York Times. While the store is currently only available for Chrome users in the U.S., we’re working hard to expand availability to users around the world soon, so stay tuned!



Posted by Erik Kay and Aaron Boodman, Software Engineers

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How to Jailbreak your iPhone on iOS 4.2.1 with Greenpois0n

Update 1: Greenpois0n RC5.2 has been released. Official link is here. Unofficial download links here or here.

Looking to jailbreak your iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad or iPod Touch 3G/4G? You have come to the right place!

NOTE: THIS GUIDE WILL NOT UNLOCK YOUR iPHONE (guide coming soon to preserve baseband)

Read Me Before Continuing:

• Use at your own risk, we are not responsible for your decision to jailbreak.
• Do you plan on unlocking your iPhone 3GS/4 in the future? Do not use this guide.
• You must be updated to iOS 4.2.1 via the latest version of iTunes before proceeding.
• Your iPhone/iPod touch must be activated (screen does not show “Connect to iTunes”)

This Guide Has Two Sections:

A. How To Jailbreak the iPhone 3GS/4 & iPod Touch 3G/4G on 4.2.1 Firmware
B. How To Revert Your iPhone 3GS/4 or iPod Touch Back To “Normal”

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A.) How To Jailbreak the iPhone 3GS/4 & iPod Touch 3G/4G on 4.2.1 Firmware

To jailbreak your iDevice on the 4.2.1 firmware, ensure you have access to WiFi and follow the steps below:

1. Plug your iDevice into iTunes, do a backup and then click “Restore” to install firmware 4.2.1 (you can do “Update”, but restore is better).

2. After the restore, choose to “Set Up A New…” and continue, bypass the prompted sync selections, eject your iDevice from iTunes using the “eject” button, close iTunes and turn the iDevice off.

3. Click on the Mac link to download greenpois0n for MAC. Save the file to your computer desktop.

4. Locate the file and open the application. You may need to extract/unzip the file.

5. With Greenpois0n open, and your powered off iDevice connected, click the “Jailbreak” button.

6. You will now follow the instructions to place your iDevice into DFU mode:

• Press & Hold the Sleep button for 3 seconds
• Continue holding the Sleep button and press and hold the Home Button for 10 seconds
• Release the Sleep Button and continue to hold the Home Button for 10 seconds

7. While still holding the Home button, the iDevice will enter DFU mode and the jailbreak will begin automatically.

8. While still holding the Home button, after the process is complete, click on the “Complete!” button. While still holding the Home button, you’ll see some verbose text on your iDevice. Keep holding Home button.

9. Keep holding the Home Button until you see an animated Apple/Greenpois0n logo. At this point, the iDevice is rebooting. Upon reboot, a new “Loader” app will be on the Home Screen. Tap on the “Loader” app, tap on Cydia and then tap on “Install Cydia“.

10. In the “Loader” app, you can then tap “Options” to remove “Loader” and click the Home Button to auto-reboot the iDevice. After reboot, run Cydia for the recent Cydia updates.

11. If you chose to “Restore” in Step one above, plug your iDevice into iTunes, right-click on the device in the sidebar and select “Restore from Backup…”. Choose the latest backup, from Step 1 above, and click “Restore”.

Common Problems Encountered by Many…

• Problem: The iPhone is showing a blank (black) screen after jailbreak, and is still in DFU mode after applying the jailbreak.
• Solution: Leave the iDevice for two minutes, then press and hold both power and home button at the same time for 10-15 seconds until the iDevice reboots. Redo.

• Problem: Greenpois0n loader is crashing when I install Cydia or I am unable to install cydia via greenpois0n loader.
• Solution: For those having trouble getting Cydia via the GP Loader, use redsn0w (see bottom of post for links) to install it. Follow the redsn0w steps to install Cydia. Ignore anything redsn0w indicates about being “tethered”.

B.) How To Revert Your iPhone 3GS/4 or iPod touch 3G/4G Back To “Normal”

So you have Jailbroken or Unlocked (or both) your iPhone 3GS/4 or iPod touch 3G/4G but now you want to revert to the factory fresh iPhone 3GS/4 or iPod touch 3G/4G.

To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Open iTunes and plug your iDevice in via the USB. Backup your iDevice if iTunes allows you to.

2. When iTunes recognizes the iDevice, click on the “Restore” button in iTunes. This will restore your iDevice with fresh 4.2.1 firmware.

3. After the restore is complete, iTunes will prompt you to Set up a New Device or Restore from Back Up from an existing backup (the backup from step one above. Choose which ever method you want and let iTunes process.

4. After the processing is complete, your iDevice will be loaded with the fresh 4.2.1 firmware or loaded with your back up that you may have chosen.

5. Eject the iDevice from iTunes using the “eject” symbol/button in iTunes and disconnect the USB cable from the iDevice. Turn the iDevice off and then turn the iDevice back on.

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Internet Speeds: Canada Versus The World

Update 1: Check out this unreal website, at themeter.ca via @UsageBasedBill:

Our coverage of User-Based Billing (UBB) has resulted in the CRTC’s decision to implement this for Internet to be delayed thanks to you (415,000+). With some of the most expensive Internet bandwidth in the world, how do speeds in Canada compare with countries around the globe?

The CBC used data from netindex.com to compile the following graphs of Internet upload and download speeds, comparing Canada versus the world:

Interesting details:

• Download speeds: Canada comes 36th in terms of average download speed, at 9.52 megabits per second (Mbps). The US is ranked 31st, the UK, 29th.
• Upload speeds: Canada is in 64th spot globally, at 1.35Mbps, behind smaller countries with less developed infrastructures, including:

Mozambique, ranked 62nd, at 1.41Mbps.

Swaziland, ranked 61st, at 1.43Mbps.

Kenya, ranked 58th, at 1.52 Mbps.

Kazakhstan, ranked 40th, at 2.10Mbps.

• Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society ranked Canada 25th out of 30 countries in a report that looked at pricing for services ranging from low-speed to high-speed connectivity.

CRTC Chairman Grilled by Commons Committee

CRTC chairman, Konrad von Finckenstein, appeared before a Commons Committee yesterday to justify and explain his decision over UBB. Here are some quotes from him:

…In light of these requests and the evident concerns expressed by Canadians, the Commission has decided to: Delay the implementation of usage-based billing for wholesale customers by at least 60 days…

…I would like to reiterate the Commission’s view that usage-based billing is a legitimate principle for pricing Internet services. We are convinced that Internet services are no different than other public utilities, and the vast majority of Internet users should not be asked to subsidize a small minority of heavy users. For us, it is a question of fundamental fairness. Let me restate: ordinary users should not be forced to subsidize heavy users.

…and here’s one more delightful video–Bell and the CRTC (NSFW; language):

You have to love living in Canada. StoptheMeter.ca

[Globe and Mail, CBC]

Tethered redsn0w Jailbreaks Can Run Greenpois0n Over It

Are you on a tethered jailbreak via redsn0w? Want to get the latest Greenpois0n jailbreak? It’s easy. Just run Greenpois0n over it, according to @MuscleNerd of the iPhone Dev Team:

Yes, tethered 4.2.1 redsn0w JBers can just run #greeenpois0n over it for untether (restore only if you have problem) about 13 hours ago via web

(The reason that works is tethered RS doesn’t touch boot sequence at all, but GP does. They stay out of each others way)

Also, if you’re having issues with the Loader not installing Cydia after jailbreaking via Greenpois0n, you can use redsn0w to install Cydia:

For those having trouble getting Cydia via the GP Loader, just let redsn0w install it (don’t choose the Monte option) about 14 hours ago

(The order doesn’t matter: run GP after redsn0w, or run redsn0w after GP)

So there you have it. The official word from The iPhone Dev Team. Read about redsn0w here first. Download redsn0w for Mac and Windows.

iOS 4.3 To Be Available On February 14, 2011?

Today, MacStories reports that it has heard from a “reliable source” that Apple is planning a February 14, 2011 public release for iOS 4.3 at 10AM PST.

According to several reports surfaced earlier this week, Apple is targeting a release of the next major iOS update, version 4.3, in two weeks. We just got word from a reliable source that iOS 4.3 should be available on February 14th at 10 AM PST.

There have been a few rumors pointing to an iOS 4.3 release in the next two weeks. Such examples include claims from various reviewers indicating that AT&T will have iOS 4.3 on February 13 to compete with Verizon.

Considering February 13 is a Sunday, it is an odd day for a firmware release. February 14 however is a Monday, and is much more likely.

I know I would just love a February 14th release day . Thoughts?

[Macstories]

Greenpois0n For Windows Coming This Weekend!

Earlier this week, the Chronic Dev-Team released the latest version of Greenpois0n, the popular iDevice jailbreaking tool.

The latest version features an untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1. This means that users who jailbreak with Greenpois0n will be able to turn their iDevice off and on without having to tether their device to a computer upon reboot to properly use the device.

Upon initial release, the jailbreaking tool was Mac-only, leaving many Windows users frustrated. Well Windows users, your patience will be rewarded, as the Chronic Dev-Team has announced that they will release their untethered jailbreak for Windows users this weekend!

Site issues should be better soon thanks to @iOPK. Windows version should be out tomorrow or the next day

If you’re on a Mac, you can follow our guide to jailbreak. If you’re on Windows, you will be able to use the same steps!

[p0sixninja via Twitter]