How to Get Settings for iOS 5 Jailbreak Tweaks [Updated]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 9, 2011

Update: Video and download pulled. Apparently this file is not officially approved by the developer, and it was stolen/illegal/unlicensed. I apologize for the inconvenience, but we don't want to wrong the hard working members of the community. I hope you understand.

One of the main reasons that people have shied away from the iOS 5 jailbreak, besides the obvious tethered nature, is the lack of settings for their favorite tweaks. This makes their favorite tweaks severely maimed, or utterly useless.

The following tutorial shows how to update your PreferenceLoader which will in turn enable settings for tweaks on iOS 5. Keep in mind that an update PreferenceLoader should be coming anyway, with the release of iOS 5 on October 12th. For those who just can't bare to wait any longer, this tutorial is for you...

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i0n1c Confirms iOS 5 Untether is “Covered”

Cody Lee ∙ October 9, 2011

With iOS 5 scheduled to drop this Wednesday, the question in the back of everyone's mind (at least here at iDB anyways) is when will it be fully jailbroken? A tethered jailbreak is already available for the new software, but it's just not the same.

A tethered jailbreak is inconvenient, it means you have to reconnect your iDevice to your computer after every restart. Luckily it sounds like we won't have to wait long for an untether to hit web, as i0n1c has confirmed it's being handled...

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SBSettings Beta for iOS 5 Exposed On Video – New Features In Tow [Video Walkthrough]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 9, 2011

Without a doubt, SBSettings is the de facto must have tweak among all jailbreak tweaks for the iPhone. I think if you took a poll of 100 people, 90 of them would claim that SBSettings is the one tweak that they could not live without.

With that being said, imagine my excitement when I heard that the iOS 5 beta version of SBSettings was ready for testing! I'm happy to report that it comes with tons of new settings, and beautifully integrates into iOS 5's Notification Center.

Check inside for a full video walkthrough of the new and improved SBSettings...

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AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon iPhone Plans Compared

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated April 18, 2016

As soon as Apple announced October 14th as the release date for the new iPhone 4S on AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint, potential buyers began wondering which carrier would be the right option.

Now that AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint all offering the iPhone, everyone is looking at the pros and cons of each carrier. With that in mind, Macworld has put together a comprehensive comparison of the choices for new iPhone owners on all three US carriers...

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Steve Jobs Planned Apple’s Next Four Years Of Products Before He Left

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 9, 2011

With all the changes going on at Apple these days, like Steve Jobs stepping down as CEO and his subsequent passing, there has to be one burning question for those of us who follow the workings of the Cupertino company. What will Apple be like without Jobs?

And if we're wondering, you can bet that those with a financial stake in the company are also keen to find out how Apple will change over the coming years...

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SBMusic: Add iPod Playlists to Your Home Screen

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 9, 2011

Want a quick way to play your favorite playlists without venturing into your iPod app? Then check out SBMusic, it allows you to create bookmarks to your favorite playlists, and save them on your Home screen.

SBMusic is a jailbreak tweak that not only allows you to create custom bookmarks, but custom app icons as well. It's a great tool for those of you who want a quick and easy way to play your favorite tunes...

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Tweet Speaker for iPhone Lets You Listen to Your Twitter Feed

Alex Heath ∙ Updated November 12, 2018

The developers at App Cubby have created a beautiful app called Tweet Speaker to let you listen to your Twitter timeline.

This unique Twitter client effectively turns your Twitter feed into a radio station for your listening pleasure. Tweets are read aloud in succession. We may have found the perfect Twitter app for driving and leisurely catching up on tweets... 

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When it Comes to Smartphone Displays, Does Size Matter?

Cody Lee ∙ October 9, 2011

Over the last few years, there's consistently been one feature about the iPhone I'd hoped Apple would change. Its display size. Say what you want about portability, but a 3.5" screen is far from ideal for any kind of extended web browsing.

Needless to say, the Cupertino company hasn't touched the iPhone's screen size, and I've always kind of wondered why. Recently I came across an article by Dustin Curtis, a designer, that offers some interesting thoughts on Apple's reasoning...

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Apple Getting Ready to Launch AirPort Utility iOS App?

Alex Heath ∙ October 9, 2011

A screenshot has surfaced of what is apparently an upcoming AirPort Utility app for the iPhone and iPad. As highlighted by TiPB and others, the iOS app would let you configure Apple's AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme routers without a computer.

It's unclear as to if Apple will launch an AirPort Utility app alongside iOS 5, but it's assumed that the app will see the light of day soon...

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How to Fix the Quarter Screen Issue on a Jailbroken iOS 5 Install

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 8, 2011

Have you ever noticed this issue on your jailbroken installation of iOS 5? Chances are, if you've installed Activator, you have.

The issue — one that causes your apps to be reduced in size to take up only one fourth of the screen — impacts the Settings app, Cydia, and various other apps.

Thankfully, we've found a method to circumvent the issue. Take a look inside for the full video tutorial...

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How to Install the biteSMS Beta on iOS 5

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 8, 2011

It's no secret that I consider biteSMS to be an absolute iPhone staple; it's among the first apps that I install after jailbreaking my iPhone.

For those of you who, like me, decide to jailbreak your iOS 5 installation, you'll find that the public version of biteSMS crashes upon launch.

Fortunately, the biteSMS team has produced a beta version of their popular SMS app that works great on iOS 5. Check inside for the full details on how to score it for yourself...

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