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This instructable will show how to modify SOFTWARE on the Apple iTouch or iPhone. This will allow loading and modification of the firmware and use of opensource and third party software. These apps are specifically intended for the embedded ARM processor inside these devices.
I will show EASY SIMPLE STEPS...if you are NEW to iPod's iPhone or iTouch go to Bottom...
Good Luck!
Notice:
While there are some risks with modifying and updating any software. The iTouch and Phone have a "restore mode" which allows us to go back and reload any firmware version or updates necessary to recover from any failed attempts at this "hack"
Good luck,
E
-- BASICS --
If you just got your iPod out of the box, please go through the steps to download iTunes to your computer and synch it for the first time. Important: if iTunes offers to install new software on your iPod when you first set it up, say No.'
Also take a moment to familiarize yourself with a few important features, namely the Home button, which is a white square inside a round button on the front of your iTouch, and the Sleep button, which is a thin raised line on the top edge of your iTouch, the opposite edge from where the docking cable and earphones plug in.
Make sure you can get to the Internet. Find the Settings function--the square icon with gears on it--touch WiFi, and then choose a network. If you can't get to a wireless network, you're not going to be able to get much further than this. Once it looks like you've joined a network, press your Home button to get out of Settings, and bring up Safari. If Safari will show you a Web site (any Web site) you are ready to move on.
Check your version. Press your Home button to get out of Safari, bring up Settings again, go to General, and then About. If your version starts with 1.1.1--mine says 1.1.1 (3A110a)--skip the next step. (If you got your iTouch for Christmas, you've probably got 1.1.2.)
I will show EASY SIMPLE STEPS...if you are NEW to iPod's iPhone or iTouch go to Bottom...
Good Luck!
Notice:
While there are some risks with modifying and updating any software. The iTouch and Phone have a "restore mode" which allows us to go back and reload any firmware version or updates necessary to recover from any failed attempts at this "hack"
Good luck,
E
-- BASICS --
If you just got your iPod out of the box, please go through the steps to download iTunes to your computer and synch it for the first time. Important: if iTunes offers to install new software on your iPod when you first set it up, say No.'
Also take a moment to familiarize yourself with a few important features, namely the Home button, which is a white square inside a round button on the front of your iTouch, and the Sleep button, which is a thin raised line on the top edge of your iTouch, the opposite edge from where the docking cable and earphones plug in.
Make sure you can get to the Internet. Find the Settings function--the square icon with gears on it--touch WiFi, and then choose a network. If you can't get to a wireless network, you're not going to be able to get much further than this. Once it looks like you've joined a network, press your Home button to get out of Settings, and bring up Safari. If Safari will show you a Web site (any Web site) you are ready to move on.
Check your version. Press your Home button to get out of Safari, bring up Settings again, go to General, and then About. If your version starts with 1.1.1--mine says 1.1.1 (3A110a)--skip the next step. (If you got your iTouch for Christmas, you've probably got 1.1.2.)
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All your music, videos, photos and contacts SHOULD already be in your iTunes and safely stored ...if you have other files copy or save them and sync with iTunes.
Materials:
iTouch or iPhone ( I have iTouch so these steps will be here...)
Sync Cable
PC with iTunes
Enable your WiFi and use or goto a WiFi enabled hotspot.
Disable you Autolock and time outs...some items load a LONG time.
about 40 minutes...
Terms (via Wikipedia):
Hack- A Hack is usually a technique used to subvert, misuse or subtly change a program, gadget or mechanism in such a way as to change, or add to, its functionality.
Firmware-is a computer program that is embedded in a hardware device, for example a microcontroller. It can also be provided on flash ROMs or as a binary image file that can be uploaded onto existing hardware by a user.
Apps- Short for Applications, term used for programs and utilities loaded on these devices from our hack program loader called aptly "AppSnapp".
Jailbreak- The exploit or hack that uses a small bug in the Safari Browser that allows loading of embedded code via the web in the form of a .TIFF file normally used for graphics but here used to get "in" to the device via a simple webpage.
Downgrade- term used to describe rolling back to previous versions and older software as a means for hacks, troubleshooting or recovery procedures from failed installations and upgrades.
See next steps...
All your music, videos, photos and contacts SHOULD already be in your iTunes and safely stored ...if you have other files copy or save them and sync with iTunes.
Materials:
iTouch or iPhone ( I have iTouch so these steps will be here...)
Sync Cable
PC with iTunes
Enable your WiFi and use or goto a WiFi enabled hotspot.
Disable you Autolock and time outs...some items load a LONG time.
about 40 minutes...
Terms (via Wikipedia):
Hack- A Hack is usually a technique used to subvert, misuse or subtly change a program, gadget or mechanism in such a way as to change, or add to, its functionality.
Firmware-is a computer program that is embedded in a hardware device, for example a microcontroller. It can also be provided on flash ROMs or as a binary image file that can be uploaded onto existing hardware by a user.
Apps- Short for Applications, term used for programs and utilities loaded on these devices from our hack program loader called aptly "AppSnapp".
Jailbreak- The exploit or hack that uses a small bug in the Safari Browser that allows loading of embedded code via the web in the form of a .TIFF file normally used for graphics but here used to get "in" to the device via a simple webpage.
Downgrade- term used to describe rolling back to previous versions and older software as a means for hacks, troubleshooting or recovery procedures from failed installations and upgrades.
See next steps...
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I've bricked my phones, and enjoyed them otherwise. Unless you are savvy, be very careful. As an engineer, I would suggest that you play with your other toys. (not an apple employee)