Month: March 2011

What is an SHSH Blob?

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

It is something that is mentioned a lot on iDB throughout our jailbreaking tutorials and other jailbreak-related news. "Make sure you save your SHSH Blobs before you update," is a pretty common saying around these parts. We've been asked several times lately what it is, so I figured I'd post it.

An SHSH Blob is basically what Apple uses to verify the version of iOS you are running. That's why we tell you to save your SHSH Blobs before upgrading your firmware on your iDevice. Otherwise you might not be able to downgrade to a previous version in the event you needed to.

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iPhone Clock Bug Resurfaces With Daylight Savings Time Glitch

Alex Heath ∙ March 13, 2011

The iPhone's internal clock has been notorious for having glitches with Daylight Savings Time. This morning (2 A.M.) marked the Daylight Savings Time "spring forward" of one hour, and there have been numerous reports of the iPhone's clock falling back an hour instead of falling forward.

Complaints starting streaming in via Twitter this morning from users who were not woken up properly by their iPhone's alarm. While complaints vary, the general consensus seems to be that the iPhone's clock fell back an hour at midnight instead of falling forward...

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How to Jailbreak iOS 4.3 Using Sn0wBreeze 2.3 Beta

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 2, 2018

If you are one of the unlucky ones who upgraded to Apple's new 4.3 and lost their jailbreak, listen up. Although i0n1c said he would be waiting for iOS 4.3.1 to come out, to release a jailbreak, iH8sn0w has decided to give us Sn0wbreeze 2.3 beta to tide us over.

So if you have an iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad or iP0d touch and are running 4.3, let me give you a simple tutorial on how to jailbreak with Sn0wbreeze...

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Sn0wbreeze 2.3 Beta Will Jailbreak iOS 4.3 on Windows

Cody Lee ∙ March 13, 2011

After we posted that i0n1c was going to wait until 4.3.1 to release his jailbreak, it seemed as though early iOS 4.3 adopters were left without many options. That situation changed yesterday when Sn0wbreeze 2.3 Beta was released into the wild.

iPhone hacker, iH8sn0w, decided to give Windows users a jailbreak solution for Apple's latest 4.3 software. It is important to note that Sn0wbreeze is only available on the Windows platform, and that it is a tethered jailbreak. That means that every time you reboot your iDevice, it needs to be connected to your computer to rerun the jailbreak software...

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Some Users Reporting iPad 2 Screen Issues

Cody Lee ∙ March 13, 2011

It's true. Apple moves their launch products so quickly that, sometimes the glue isn't done drying, by the time it hits consumer hands. We saw it with the iPhone 4 and MacRumors is reporting similar issues with the iPad 2.

The good news is, with the iPhone 4, the yellow tint went away within the first couple of days. Other sites are also reporting that besides the yellow film, users are claiming that light actually leaks in some areas around the iPad 2 display bezel.

Are these units really defective? No. Like we mentioned earlier, the yellow tint and the gaps in the display bezel are likely due to the bonding agent, used in production, not being completely dried.

Consumers should continue to use their iPad 2's like normal, and  if these issues don't disappear within the first week, take it back to the retailer you purchased it at and have them look at it.

Has anyone seen either of these issues with their iPad 2? Tell us below!

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20+ Beautiful Wallpapers for the iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ March 13, 2011

The iPhone 4's stunning retina display is perfect for a pretty wallpaper. Designers aren't necessarily cranking out beautiful wallpapers for the iPhone, and truly superb iOS wallpapers can be hard to come by.

If you don't know where to look, you may miss many of the best wallpapers available for the iPhone. Luckily, the folks at Beautiful Pixels have collected some awesome iPhone wallpapers for you to use on your home screen...

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New Cydia Tweek Makes Your LockScreen Keypad Transparent

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 2, 2018

If you are looking for the latest tweak for your jailbroken iPhone, check this out. This new Cydia tweak is called 'Keypad Transparency', and I'll give you 3 guesses what it does. Give up? It gives you complete control over the opacity of your lock screen keypad.

The default opacity is set at 40%, which is what it is in the screen shot above. But the nice little feature about this app is, it allows you to customize it from up to 100% and down. Just how light can it get?

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The Easiest Way to Get Free iPhone Ringtones Through Cydia

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Custom ringtones have always been a popular subject when it comes to wireless phones, and the word free never hurts either. Now I know we've shared with you how to make your own iPhone ringtones, and other ways to set them , but they all require 3rd party applications.

For the longest time, I just left my ringtone on my iPhone as the default. I don't have time to go through multi-step processes, just for some cool ringers. What if I just want a fast, easy way to download free ringtones to my iPhone 4, without the extra steps?

Enter Cydia, the jailbroken app store. What was once the only way to install applications on your iPhone, has evolved into a tinkerer's dream. From icons and wallpapers, to hundreds of tweaks, Cydia is the place for iPhone customization. But what about ringtones?

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Top 10 iPhone News You Might Have Missed This Week

Sébastien Page ∙ March 13, 2011

This is a summary of the most popular articles published on iDB this past week. Please make sure to spread our iPhone wisdom by sharing our posts on Twitter and Facebook.

Don't hold your iPhone too close to your head, Apple says so iPhone 5 to have aluminum back and new antenna design Verizon iPhone unlocked for Cricket AT&T iPhone beats Verizon's in data speed tests Sync Gmail contacts and calendars with your iPhone Bad news about the iPhone 4 unlock iPhone 5 to sport a dual core A5 processor OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPhone review iOS 4.3 gets the jailbreak treatment Dev Team investigating permanent iPhone 4 unlock iPhone 4 gets nearly twice the battery life of some Android phones Fix iPhone error 1013 in iTunes

From our sister iPad Blog:

Free iPhone to iPad upgrade Yet another iPad promo video iPad 2 gets the Stephen Colbert treatment Why Apple started selling the iPad 2 at 5pm The iPad 2 sucks iPad 2 supplies already dwindling? Trouble snagging an iPad 2? iPad 2 online orders start shipping

From our sister Apple TV blog:

Apple TV gets MLB.tv and NBA live game streaming
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The War Between Verizon and AT&T Gets Petty

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

It's no secret that Verizon and AT&T are at war. They are constantly battling over the best network, and ultimately the most customers. Even though Verizon has generally had a larger customer base and better call quality, AT&T has generally had faster 3G speeds (depending on location) and of course the iPhone.

That all changed on February 11th of this year, when Verizon launched their version of the iPhone 4. But it seems snagging Apple's popular smart phone wasn't enough for Big Red. They took this wireless war to a tiny little battlefield called predictive text...

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Get Your Point Across Quickly with Doodle Buddy for iPhone

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

I have been asked now, several times, what the application was I used to write on my iPhone 4 screenshot with in the AirPlay tutorial. So I figured instead of individual replies, I'd share this neat little App Store application with the masses. Definitely don't let the cuddly name fool you, Doodle Buddy is quite a powerful little tool.

Having used several drawing applications in the past on my iPhone, I believe Doodle Buddy to be one of the best. The application is completely free, and it can be downloaded here, in Apple's App Store. Well what makes this doodling app better than all the others? Although it has a nice, simple interface, the extra features are really what makes this one shine. These extras allow you to do things like partner doodling over a wireless connection....

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