iPhone and iPod touch v1.1.1 get instant jailbreak + installer
By Ryan Block 
posted Oct 29th 2007 2:17AM
posted Oct 29th 2007 2:17AM
Update: We upgraded that iPhone and it worked well, just like the touch (albeit a bit slower, since it's pretty clear all the upgraders are slamming the AppTapp download servers). Our hats go off to the dozens of hackers that developed this one, this is impressive stuff.
sweeeet
Not so much for me. I have a never-before-hacked iPhone 1.1.1. A few seconds after tapping on "Install AppSnapp" Safari closes. I've tried multiple times.
Yes. The TIFF bug causes Safari to crash. Restart your iPhone and you should be good to go.
I wished that Apple could conclude from all this effort that people are putting into jailbreaking that if teh iPhone was unlocked, they could stand to make so much more. Sure they would lose the subscriber revenue, but that would be made up for more devices being sold, but without jailbreaking and an sort of Anti-Apple settiment in response to all that Apple is doing.
And people complain of Microsoft of yesterday, how about Apple today...
M
Actually, they are basically almost guaranteed a large revenue of iPhone subscriptions for two years. If I remember correctly, it was about 10%. The cheapest plan with tax and such would run about $70 a month for two years, which 70 x 24 = $1,680 per iPhone. And that's just for letting AT&T sell their iPhones. They can sit back and watch the money flow in. So why make a few dollars selling hardware to those unlocked users and attracting hackers to crack ringtones (which they're making money off of too)?
That's the way monopolies work, my friend. If Apple would truly make more profit from selling it unlocked, they surely would've.
Interesting point...
M
Stating that Apple has an monopoly with the iPhone is bullocks off-course... let's just say they now how to find interesting niche markets and then have first mover advantage.
Think you're misplacing your zeros there. If Apple is making 10% of that $70 plan, then they would end up with $168, not $1680.
And remember kiddies... Monopolies are not inherently illegal... Only the abuse of monopolies is illegal.
They keep saying how this can all be plugged with one little patch, but I guess at least that would require 1.1.2, and you know the old saying... Fool me once, shame on me; try to fool me twice, well, that's just not very polite at all.
you fool me, you can't get fooled again
reall easy... working on a legit AT&T iPhone
Worked for me.
This is unbelievable awesome! Someone buy those devs a beer!
That's what the donate link is for.
Super simple, newbie to this, now if only someone would direct me to a how to install games on the NES player I installed.
Easy enough.
1. Use the Installer app to install the BSD Subsystem
2. Download WinSCP 4.05 (for Windows)
3. Use WinSCP to SSH into your iPhone
4. Copy your NES ROMS to the /Media/ROMS/NES directory
5. Start the NES emulator on the iPhone. You should now see the ROMS you copied to the directory.
The only thing better than a great hack is a great easy-to-use hack
@techyted What you need to do is open an SSH connection and put the NES ROM files in the directory given to you when you tap NES.app on the device. I suggest looking on touchdev.net for opening an ssh connection. Oh and you need to have the SSH tools found under networking (i believe) on installer.app. I'm apsolutely having a blast with the app. I was actually playing metal gear, pacman, and super mario earlier.
Wow, definitely impressive - took about 5 seconds for me to do. Looking forward to getting to try out some of the third party stuff (although from looking at the available apps, I'm assuming some stuff is still waiting to be updated for 1.1.1).
Scratch that, I was being dumb.... didn't think to install the Community Sources stuff. That gave access to all the rest.
Does this proves that anything can get installed on to your iPhone/iPod touch by just visiting a web page, complete with root access?
Sounds like a serious security risk to me.
HA HA HA HA HA This is actually great, yes i am tired of all the apple fanboys and their news stories. But all this "Jailbreaking" for the iphone and ipod just proves that apple's code security is crap. Which means OS X is not invincible (never was, but can't tell a fanboy that). Hacking group did the iphone and a 13 year old cracked the software in 7 hours for the ipod touch. What does this say about OS X. Just because it uses the FreeBSD Kernel, doesn't mean that teh whole system is 1337.
Some good points. Unfortunately, for saying, "doesn't mean that teh whole system is 1337," you forfeit any and all credibility to everyone who doesn't read Megatokyo or is over thirteen years of age.
I did the install using my v1.1.1 iphone. when the browser closes, do not touch ur phone! after u slide to unlock restart ur phone. it took my phone 20 minutes to restart.
Woah. They really exist.
So you're tell me one buffer overflow makes all of Apples code crap, hum oookkk.
P.S. What does that make Microsofts?
(Just so you know I'm not an Apple fanboy, I use both and work on both)
> "(Just so you know I'm not an Apple fanboy, I use both and work on both)"
Your freaken user id is "iPhoneway" and you're trying to say with a straight face that you're not a fanboy? :-)
For iPhone, do I have to restore to a virgin 1.0.2 or can I just go to the site with a jailbroken iPhone with 1.0.2?
O.K. So if i do a system restore to get rid of the installer and jailbreak before i update my iTouch then there is no chance of bricking.
Thanks
too bad nobody can buy the iphone anymore (with cash)
it'll be hilarious even more when steve announces the 3G model in january '08
I would love 3G, but right now I'm loving my $6 T-Mobile unlimited internet plan even more. Once a faster data plan comes down to that price level or is included with the basic phone plan, I'll begin basing my handset purchases on data speed.
is anybody else having the problem when you install programs that they simply quit right out after you open them?
That can happen if your BSD subsystem install isn't working properly, try uninstalling it (if the option's there) and then installing it again. I had the same thing after upgrading to 1.1.1 and that solution worked for me.
Thanks, that worked. Its weird because I didn't have the BSD subsystem installed at all on 1.0.2 and all my apps worked fine.
Can I use it with jailbroken 1.0.2 iPhone or should I upgrade to 1.1.1 first?
lets say.. jailbreak saved my relationship with my iphone
Works really well for iPod touch. Very quick, very easy and completely uninstalls it with a restore in iTunes.
Enjoy it guilt-free knowing that you can get out of it any time.
Tom.
Wow, that was HOT. iPod touch is now loaded with apps...
Who wants to send me their iPhone Mail + google maps apps?? (anyone know if this is possible, i could really use them!)
If you have a Mac you can use iJailBreak to jailbreak and also to add the iPhone apps (grab it now before Apple takes them down, which I'm sure they will.) In fact you can take the iPhone apps from the install even if you are using Windows, though you'll have to find out how to properly manually install them, especially Mail.app.
big cheers jobso. downloading now :D
OK... I got a solution. If the AT&T bill is $70 per month and Apple take 10% of this, then why don't apple sell iPhones for the RRP + profit from subscriptions unlocked? Then everyone gets what they want. By my calcs...
$555 + $168 (10% of $70 for 24 months) = $723
I'd pay this for an unlocked unbrickable legitimate iPhone.
I've had my 1.1.1 touch jailbroken for a while now (I used iJailBreak for the Mac) and I have to say that it's going to take quite a lot for Apple to convince me to upgrade to 1.1.2 or later now. I've already got several can't-live-without 3rd party apps, and also Mail.app from the iPhone. Why in the world did they choose to cripple the touch by leaving off Mail.app? Aside from that, there's great 3rd party apps that we'll never see with Apple's proposed invite-only 3rd party developer support.
One important note about jailbreaking your iPod touch (and presumably iPhone)... iJailBreak, at least, leaves you with an iPod touch that has SSH enabled and a known root password. In order to change the password you have to install the BSD Subsystem and Terminal vt100, and then enter the command "passwd" at the command line and enter a new password. I've also found that you can install the "Services" app (via AppTap Installer) and use it to disable SSH access (the Edge and Bluetooth options do nothing, but don't cause any harm either.) I'm not sure if this applies to this new jailbreaking technique, but I would certainly want to check to see if you've been left open for attack this way.
good point, could be a massive hole for an opportunistic geek. will check.
Good point. Another option is to install Services.app and just turn off SSH when you aren't using it.
Any updates on that security issue with SSH yet?
I am getting confused with all this talk of jailbreaking and upgrading firmware. I have a v1.0.2 iphone which I want to upgrade to the v1.1.1 firmware. As far as I know my iphone was not unlocked by baseband modification. Can anyone tell me how to do this?
Awesome! Worked perfectly!
German readers check out:
http://einfachsmart.de/kitchen/instant-jailbreak-fuer-iphone-firmware-111
The jailbreak worked just fine for me and I was able to install third party apps. However, any applications that weren't native to the iPhone, close 2 seconds after I launch them. Anyone else experiencing this problem?
From experience with playing around with my jailbroken iPod Touch, apps crashing as soon as you open them usually has to with permission issues when you install apps manually over SSH. This is usually the case with the iPhone apps since they require a manual install.
Just SSH in and run this command to apply the proper permissions manually: /bin/chmod -R a+x /Applications/* and try running the application again. This usually fixes the problem.
However, if you were referring to apps you installed directly from Installer.app then it's probably a different issue since Installer.app automatically applies the proper permissions during an application install. I recommend you try a hard restart (I.E. "Slide to Power Off" and turn it on again) and see if that resolves the problem. Else try the above solution.
Hope this helps.
3rd party apps closing immediately too.
I've tried 4 restores then reinstalls but still no good.
Anyone able to help?
Install community resources under all packages and it will give you list of available iPhone apps.
:-)
I can confirm that the TIFF exploit was patched up. Tried to reinstall AppSnapp and saw just the imageholder for the "magic.tif" file. Sounds like these guys are on the level. My sincerest of thanks to the crew!
Whats really cool about this is that some-one could clone it, remove all the prompts, and jailbreak any random iPhone user’s phone when they visit a malicious website!!! They can then install anything else they want, such as an app that will quietly upload your music collection to the internet, or send spam e-mail to all your contacts. They could even unlock your iPhone without your knowledge or consent. Just imagine the uproar then when Apple bricks 50% of all iPhone user’s phones!
:sigh: Isn’t the iPhone wonderful!!
This locked up my iPhone and put it into restore mode. Restoring now... then I'll try it again.
does this work for Windows based iphones?
No dice on mine.
Never been hacked but when I tried this it crashed safari and sent me back to the home screen. Did this happen to anyone else?
Safari is supposed to crash. When Safari crashes, wait for a bit until your Phone/Touch reboots. Once it reboots, you will see the Install.app icon. Open that, install the BSD Subsystem and off you go.
im confused and dumb with these things
but how the hell do you install games on the NES app
Taken from tauw.com...
"73. BTW I know everyone does not really repeat things here for the newbies but here is the scoop on installing third party apps as I understand it.
Once you have the app installer loaded automatically during jailbreak you will notice a few apps already loaded in the application ready to install. You can ignore most of them for now because they relate to further hacking tools.
The one you want is called community sources 3.0 , click on it then click install. it will do its thing...when it stops click on the home button, wait a few seconds and your touch will do a sodt reboot. unlock and then go back to installer again. now you have tons of third party apps you can install by just clicking on them and repeating the same process.
This is the only way I am comfortable installing third party apps...no code to enter and it is very slick.
Although I don't really understand...I think community sources is a group of applications that have been tested to be safe....they may have bugs but so far they all seem to be at least stable.
One more thing...The first time I tried to jailbreak it messed up...but I was able to just restore in itunes back to virgin and just tried again, It is very nice to know it was that easy. The touch is working great enough not to have to worry about updating anything from apple...however I would like to see a third party app to fix the tiff exploit that made this all possible."
Posted at 9:03AM on Oct 29th 2007 by Scott
This is making my iPod touch run really really slow. The install was really easy to use, but my ipod keeps freezing. I have to wait until the iPod sleeps and then try again. Guess I'll have to restore it?
i have the same problem
If you have Summerboard installed, go to SMBPrefs and disable "Dim Wallpaper". This supposedly helps with the crashes.
Worked perfectly on my 1.1.1 iPhone. Thanks to the team, nice work guys.
Alright, major help needed here.
I did this last night and it worked great, but now today the phone feature stopped working. Texts/data still work, but when someone calls me or I call someone, I cant hear anything on the other end, and my girlfriend told me in person all she hears when she calls me is static.
I've uninstalled every app that i put on and done multiple resets but still same problem...
hel
Have you plugged in headphones? I've had a problem every now and then where the iPhone doesn't "know" I've unplugged the headphones. It turns off the receiver and the microphone, making it seem like the phone is broken. The "fix" is to plug and unplug the headphones a number of times. Stupid, I know, but it works.
About a second after I click the install link, safari crashes and returns to the home screen. Anyone else having this problem?
Any suggestions to get around this would be great!
I'm getting the exact same thing
Safari is supposed to crash. When Safari crashes, wait for a bit until your Phone/Touch reboots. Once it reboots, you will see the Install.app icon. Open that, install the BSD Subsystem and off you go.
No dice on this one, it crashes safari but the phone itself just remains at the home screen without rebooting at all. I have restarted the phone myself just to be sure, but the Installer icon is still missing. Any other suggestions?
Im so glad! :)
Been waiting for this...
Getting an iPod Touch in december :)
well..jailbreak is done now, but..none of the apps work! you can use summer board but other than that, everything else just opens and closes. not quite there yet..
You need to install the BSD Subsystem. That should make everything work correctly.
you are correct my friend! everything is working perfectly now. i love my iPhone even more now that i can use EVERY program with it....great sucess.
@MRCUR
You wrote: "You need to install the BSD Subsystem. That should make everything work correctly."
Where does one find this "BSD Subsystem" to install?
Dude! Youtube works now!
Nice. I have a Touch that should be arriving in a week or two. Hopefully they don't upgrade the ROM to a new version before then. :)
WHen you go on this site and install app tap. not only does it jailbreak it, but do you get all the apps on your iphone automatically too?
one question can i put different apps on it or those just in it to install
@MRCUR
You wrote: "You need to install the BSD Subsystem. That should make everything work correctly."
Where does one find the "BSD Subsystem" to install?
"Where does one find the "BSD Subsystem" to install?"
In the installer.app program.
Man I thought this would be foolpoof. I tried installing this...it closes the safari and goes back to the home...then I waited...and waited..and nothing...ever...It has been nearly an hour now...and I dont think anything is gonna happen. Can anyone tell me what the deal is? I have read that the safari crash is normal and you just have to wait for a few minutes and you get the slide to unlock screen...but I haven't seen one yet. I have restored several times and retried this but nothing. Please Help!
I made a video on how to do this if anyone is interested...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0v91MIepB0
And I made one on how to install iPhone Apps on your iPod Touch...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVp3Wmm1QB8
I was wondering if you can help me. I have been using Jailbreak. It was fantastic and I've downladed many application on my Iphone but....the screen is full of icons and I cannot get anymore on the side where there is the main application icon to continuing to download or delite applications. I have tried to paas my finger and slide the other icons...but it doen't work. Do you know how can I remuve this application? Thank you very much for listening my problem. anca103@hotmail.com
This doesn't work when language is changed to something else than English on the iPod Touch...
i suggest that you click the install button, let safari crash, wait 5 minutes and if you dont get the unlock screen do it again..keep doing it until it works. it took me 13 times before it worked.
OK, I'm glad to hear that. I've tried it like three or four times now and all it does is make Safari hang (not crash) and after a couple of minutes the phone turns itself off like it normally does.
OSX nor any operating system is invincible...but ar you really going to try and compare the security of OSX to Windows? - don't even try and go there dude
once you jailbreak the itouch where is a good place to get apps for it (google maps, mail, etc.)?
Thanks to the team jailbreak is done now on my IPT, and all the (few) apps that I have installed work! However
I noticed that the ipod touch is slowly responding especially when I use the home button when leaving an app.
Anybody has noticed the same and if yes any possible solution?
what happens when you update your ipod after you do the "appsnap" thing? is there anything i should know before i try to put more songs on?...
for some reason i cant get the summer board themes to work.. im probably doing something simple wrong
Why would you want to use this on the Ipod touch? It's not a cell phone ... what does it do for the Ipod touch??
I would like to say it worked like a charm but it didn't. First time was almost perfect, just left my iPod as it is and went to the website, had it all installed but when I installed the apps, they just didn't work. I clicked on them then it will open for a second then crash to homepage. Then I restored the iPod cause I had the problem before when it was a 'virgin'. Then I went to the website and it all downloaded in 10 seconds! so I went to click on the installer app and it just froze again. Did this a few times each time the same. Any thoughts why?
Also, how do you get the iPhone apps on?
This worked perfectly for me. I'm struggling with getting internet to work on iphone with T-Mobile. It's properly unlocked and working with Jailbreak at 1.1.1, but no matter how many times I upload the proxy.pac file and change the preferences.plist file, it still does not work on Edge, only WiFi. Does anyone know a foolproof, updated walkthrough? Everything I've seen seems to have been posted before 1.1.1, anyone have a link to something for doing this after you've upgraded?
Thanks!
I have been at this for 2 days now. I get to the point where Safari crashes. After Safari crashes it just sits there, I have disabled the autolock feature to make sure it goes through. I have done the hard restart after it sits there for about 20 min. I have been following what the comments have been saying but to no avail. This phone was not previously jailbroken, its running the 1.1.1 firmware and is a legit AT&T phone. What else is there that I am missing?
I have the exact same scenario. The only thing I can say is keep trying. Someone said they did it 13 times before it worked. I'm still trying.