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10 of the Best Custom Boot Logos for the iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ Updated May 11, 2018

If you jailbreak, you have the option to change your iPhone's default boot logo. You've always been able to do so manually through SSH, but recent jailbreak tools allow you to install custom logos in a much simpler way through Cydia.

If you're unfamiliar with the term "boot logo," it simple refers to the icon that displays on your iPhone's screen during a boot. Through the miracle of jailbreaking, it's rather easy to replace that Apple icon with all sorts of interesting things to look at.

Here are 10 of the best custom boot logos in Cydia...

How to Jailbreak iPhone 4.3 GM with PwnageTool Bundles

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 5, 2018

Apple's new iOS 4.3 software will launch officially March 11th. For App Store developers iOS 4.3 GM edition (final) is available now. This tutorial will show you step by step how to jailbreak your iPhone 4.3 GM Edition with PwnageTool Bundles. Unlike the plug and play ease of GreenPoison, this method will require a few extra steps, but nothing too difficult.

These instructions are for mac OS X users only, but a windows jailbreak shouldn't be too far off. This is also a tethered jailbreak, meaning that every time you restart your iPhone, you will need to be plugged into your computer. It's also important to note that although this is the final beta release, it is still a beta, so please proceed accordingly. Now on to the tutorial!

TinyUmbrella Updated with iOS 4.3 GM Support

Guest Author ∙ March 6, 2011

The developer behind the popular firmware umbrella tool, @notcom, has recently updated TinyUmbrella for Mac and Windows.

The new update (version 4.21.13) brings iOS 4.3 GM support as well as uses your system proxy settings when launching the TinyUmbrella loader.

Geohot Will Try His Hacking Skills On Windows Phone 7

Alex Heath ∙ Updated November 13, 2019

Geohot has been causing quite a disturbance due to his ongoing legal battle with Sony. Geohot jailbroke the Sony PS3 to run unsigned code. Sony is now suing him, and Geohot is under the tech industry's spotlight more than ever.

So, what does all this have to do with Windows Phone 7? Microsoft has shown interest in Geohot before, and the company even reached out to him financially for his legal fight against Sony. Geohot will know be using his hacking skills at an upcoming convention to try and jailbreak Windows Phone 7...

How to Enable Hidden Multitouch Gestures in iOS 4.3 GM on iPhone 4

Alex Heath ∙ March 5, 2011

Remember when we told you about the new multitouch gestures that Apple hid in earlier developer builds of iOS 4.3? Apple has seeded the final developer GM build of iOS 4.3 before the public launch on March 11th, and the very same gestures are still "hidden" inside 4.3.

When the story first broke that there were new gestures in 4.3, the gestures were only enabled on a specific build of 4.3 that wasn't available to the general audience of Apple develepors. In the final GM build of iOS 4.3, these hidden multitouch gestures can be enabled through a jailbreak exploit.

Let's take a closer look...

iOS 4.3 GM Can Be Jailbroken with PwnageTool 4.2 [Tethered]

Alex Heath ∙ March 4, 2011

We have released a detailed tutorial on how to jailbreak the GM developer build of iOS 4.3. Yesterday, Apple seeded the final developer build of iOS 4.3, and the public release of 4.3 will take place on March 11th.

People are wondering if Apple has patched the current jailbreak exploits in their latest version of iOS. Because the iPad 2 runs on different hardware, it will almost definitely need a new exploit for an untethered jailbreak. As far as the iPhone and iPod goes, we'll keep you updated...

How to Remove the New “Quick Bar” in Twitter for iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 30, 2016

The official Twitter for iPhone app has been updated with several new features. Unlike previous minor updates, Twitter 3.3 packs some significant changes to the app's interface.

While there are some definite improvements in the app, many users have been complaining that the update does more harm than good…

Update from MyGreatFest: iDB Official Sponsor and iPad 2 Giveaway

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 7, 2017

In case you didn't know, MyGreatFest is a new convention taking place later this year. MyGreatFest is not any normal gathering; it is the world's first iDevice and jailbreak convention.

We've already given you several details about MyGreatFest. The first event will be held this September in London, U.K. The team behind MyGreatFest plans on holding more conferences in the U.S. after the first event takes off.

We here at iDB are proud to announce that we are an official sponsor of MyGreatFest, and we will be bringing you more coverage of the convention as the date approaches.

Dev Team Working on iTunes Alternative for Jailbreakers?

Alex Heath ∙ February 28, 2011

Could it really be true? After years of complaints from disgruntled iTunes users, could the Dev Team be working on an iTunes replacement for the jailbreak community?

While it does seem too good to be true, there is a definite chance that jailbreakers will have their own iTunes-like app that works specifically for jailbroken iDevices. A famous jailbreak developer has raised speculation that the Dev Team is in fact working on an alternative for iTunes.

Microsoft Donates to Geohot’s Cause Against Sony

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Take that Apple! Microsoft has allegedly donated money to the famous iPhone hacker Geohot for his legal battle against Sony. In case you didn't know by now, George "Geohot" Hotz is in a legal skirmish with Sony because he jailbroke the PS3.

Since Geohot represents the jailbreak community, he obviously isn't on Apple's good list. Perhaps Microsoft wanted to take a little jab at Apple by supporting one of the most famous iPhone hackers...

Geohot Interviewed Again Over Sony Lawsuit

Alex Heath ∙ February 25, 2011

In case you've been too busy playing on your PS3, renowned iPhone hacker George "Geohot" Hotz is in the middle of a heated lawsuit with Sony. Geohot "jailbroke" the Sony PS3 and circumvented Sony's DRM. The ramification of his exploit is that Sony is now suing Geohot for "encouraging piracy" on their platform.

Geohot has done another interview on The Alyona Show in which he addresses the issues with the Sony debate and clarifies his stance on the subject. Check out the video after the break.

MyGreatFest Will Be The World’s First iDevice/Jailbreak Convention

Alex Heath ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

MyGreatFest is going to be the world's first jailbreak and iCommunity convention. The event will take place on September 17, 2011 in London, UK.

The conference is still being organized, but the MyGreatFest team promises that their convention will be an educational and fun experience for any iDevice user. They already have the one and only Jay "saurik" Freeman confirmed as a keynote speaker for the convention (he invented jailbreaking). So, we know they mean business.