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How to Jailbreak and Unlock Firmware 3.0.1

Nothing has really changed since Apple updated firmware 3.0 to 3.0.1 except for an SMS exploit patch. If you have a jailbroken iPhone, read Updating to Firmware 3.0.1 (Why you should wait) before proceeding. Therefore, nothing really changes with the jailbreaking and unlocking process.

The quickest way is to use redsn0w. The tutorial is up to date for the most part. The only difference you will notice is that even after you update to 3.0.1 through iTunes, you will still select firmware 3.0 in redsn0w to jailbreak and subsequently unlock your iPhone.

3 Easy Steps (A Quick Reference)

1. Update to 3.0.1 through iTunes
2. Select firmware 3.0 in redsn0w to Jailbreak and Unlock
3. Enjoy

Updating to Firmware 3.0.1 (Why you should wait)

Apple released firmware 3.0.1 shortly after 3.0 to fix an SMS exploit that allowed hackers to take over your iPhone’s calling features and steal your information among other things. (Apparently, the exploit also managed to text your ex’s about how you could change, record the wrong shows on your dvr - so your stuck watching Saved By the Bell “The College Years”, and lower the miles you received per gallon on your car). Needless to say this reckless exploit needed to be stopped.

So why wait to upgrade if this exploit is so detrimental.

If you’ve jailbroken your iPhone and gone through a firmware update with Apple, you know how time consuming it can be to restore all your jailbroken apps (even with aptbackup and appbackup; when they do decide to work).

Jay Freeman (”Saurik”) also knows and is promising something, that I can only imagine to mirror what iPhone devs use to do with earlier firmwares 1.x.x; which is allow you to upgrade straight from your iPhone, without a computer. It may only be 3.0.1 specific, since there are negligible changes aside from the sms patch, but this could open the door to complete upgrades without iTunes.

I guess we will have to wait and see.

If you don’t want to wait, check out How to Jailbreak and Unlock 3.0.1

Receiving MMS Screenie

If you’re on a 2G iPhone (using a carrier other than AT&T) you have been able to use MMS shortly after firmware 3.0 was released (thanks to geniusan). If you’re on a newer generation iPhone (under contract with AT&T), then you’re still waiting for AT&T to authorize Apple to unlock that function.

In the meantime, here’s what you can expect…

To activate MMS on your 2G or see more screenshots visit ActivateMMS2G.

My MMS Stopped Working…Solution

Two Recent iPhone Tweaks Don’t Play Well Together Proving That You Can’t Have Your Tweak and Eat it Too

If you recently discovered that your ActivateMMS2G stopped working, you’re not alone. ActivateMMS2G, better known for enabling picture messaging on your iPhone 2G has a lesser known compatibility issue with another iPhone Tweak, 3GS Battery; 3GS Battery enables a numeric battery percentage for your iPhone.

Both tweaks are a welcomed asset to your iPhone arsenal; due to unfortunate incompatibility issues, though, you are limited to using only one or the other.

To re-enable your picture messaging you must go into WinterBoard and deactivate 3GS Battery. To use 3GS Battery and inadvertently disable MMS, open WinterBoard and re-activate 3GS Battery.

Download Youtube Videos on Your iPhone

MxTube and Pumpkin are names synonymous with the iPhone Dev scene. MxTube had all but disappeared, when Pumpkin, one of the contributing creators, reinvented and released an enhanced and integrated version of MxTube aptly named YourTube.

YourTube allows you to download YouTube videos on your iPhone directly from the YouTube iPhone app. This tweak adds additional download icons in the app where you can download, track progress and play downloaded videos.

This feature greatly benefits those who may want to watch YouTube videos and are lacking connection through edge or wifi in dead zones (subways, airplanes, trains, your mama’s house - where they still use dial up, etc) .

Available in Cydia Store (on Jailbroken iPhones) for $2.

Download/Install from Cydia

Open YouTube and select a video, at the end of the video, click the icon in the top right hand corner (by “More Info”) to download

Select a Video Quality

Click on “More” then “Downloads” to View Downloads (you may also place “Downloads” in your task bar by hitting the edit button and dragging the icon there)

Track Progress and Watch Downloaded Videos