Been itching to jailbreak your iOS 4.2.1 device? Got a Mac? Then you’re in luck because the Chronic Dev Team has just released a new Mac version of its Greenpois0n jailbreak tool. [Greenpois0n via Engadget]
FYI for anyone getting stuck at the “Greenpois0n initializing” screen, make sure you start with your iPhone ON and follow the instructions. And remember to keep holding the HOME button down, even after it says “Greenpois0n Initializing”
It’s been a year or 2 since I was bothered jailbreaking my iphones as apart from playing around with it, I couldn’t see anything really worthwhile to justify the hassle. Any chance of doing an updated “Top XX Reasons to Jailbreak your iOS”? (please&&thankYou)
My 3G is stuck on 4.1 because I used an untethered jailbreak that upgraded the baseband to 06.15.00. Gps not working now either. Wish I’d waited for this jailbreak!
It was still worth jailbreaking though, my reasons: -sbsettings -activator (assign gestures to load apps etc) -calendar info on home screen
iGotya – picture and location of person trying to unlock your phone (best on iPhone 4)
MxTube – You Tube downloads
Makeitmine – Carrier name change (a bit of fun) Covert – Private Setting for Safari browser.
I love the Lockinfo integration with 2Do, Weather and Calender.
FYI: Greenpois0n was a bit of an arse over the weekend. Had to install Redsn0w and then Greenpois0n to get the thing to work properly. All working now though.
Nicholas
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 3:44 PMWould this work on a hackintosh? May need to build one.
Ben
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 8:05 PMWorked on my hackint0sh(hp dv5)
Mike
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 4:31 PMFYI for anyone getting stuck at the “Greenpois0n initializing” screen, make sure you start with your iPhone ON and follow the instructions. And remember to keep holding the HOME button down, even after it says “Greenpois0n Initializing”
Your Mate Alex
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 4:52 PMIt’s been a year or 2 since I was bothered jailbreaking my iphones as apart from playing around with it, I couldn’t see anything really worthwhile to justify the hassle. Any chance of doing an updated “Top XX Reasons to Jailbreak your iOS”?
(please&&thankYou)
stevothegoddamneddevo
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 9:54 PM@yourmate Alex
- safari download manager
- bitesms
- slanted lock
- iFile
- terminal
- SHS
- user interface tweaking.. i.e themes, HUD popups
stevothegoddamneddevo
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 9:55 PMforgot my fav…!
- multiflow!!!!
Paddy
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 5:01 PMPlenty of mirrors available – site is down!
Reasons I jailbreak:
-Beautiful themes
-lockinfo
-myprofiles
-sbsettings
Bob Williams
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 6:01 PMReasons I jailbreak:
SBSettings – for access to connection settings by swiping the top of the phone.
Installous – to pirate and trial apps.
My3G and MyWi
QuickReply for SMS – reply to texts without exiting app.
Infinifolders – allows you to increase folder size.
But you’re right, with the new OS Firmwares it’s becoming less and less necessary to jailbreak.
jamesb
Friday, February 4, 2011 at 7:22 PMMy 3G is stuck on 4.1 because I used an untethered jailbreak that upgraded the baseband to 06.15.00. Gps not working now either. Wish I’d waited for this jailbreak!
It was still worth jailbreaking though, my reasons:
-sbsettings
-activator (assign gestures to load apps etc)
-calendar info on home screen
Daniel Weaver-Koenigs
Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 10:55 AMNo windows no care.
Your Mate Alex
Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 5:18 PMThanks guys.. I’ll check them all out.
Even so, would make for a good article :)
Paddy
Monday, February 7, 2011 at 10:39 AMForgot a couple of others:
iGotya – picture and location of person trying to unlock your phone (best on iPhone 4)
MxTube – You Tube downloads
Makeitmine – Carrier name change (a bit of fun)
Covert – Private Setting for Safari browser.
I love the Lockinfo integration with 2Do, Weather and Calender.
FYI:
Greenpois0n was a bit of an arse over the weekend. Had to install Redsn0w and then Greenpois0n to get the thing to work properly. All working now though.