There have been reports of WiFi and GPS issues with Iphones running 3.1.2 unlocked with Blacksn0w.
A fix has been posted which entails resetting the network settings and installing a Push application from Cydia.
Read about it at:
http://www.redmondpie.com/fix-blacksn0w-wifi-youtube-gps-problem-on-iphone-3.1.2-firmware-9140085/
 
 
For all those who have upgraded to the Iphone firmware v 3.1.2 an Unlock was released yesterday by GeoHot.
Blackra!n RC3, the Jailbreak tool is available at http://blackra1n.com and includes the new Unlock. There are versions available for both PC and MAC.

For those who have already jailbroken their Iphones running v 3.1.2, Blacksn0w can be downloaded via Cydia by adding the source http://blackra1n.com to Cydia.
Enjoy!
 
 
With the new iPhone 3.1 update, iPhone 3GS users can no longer downgrade from iPhone 3GS 3.1 firmware to iPhone 3GS 3.0. Apple wants users to stay with the most current firmware. There is no way to jailbreak iPhone 3GS 3.1. No custom firmwares are able to be added on iPhone 3GS either. Fortunately, Saurik, the creator of the Cydia application has come up with a solution. It only works for the few that were able to use Cydia’s “on file” system and “hash” their ECID (ECID is the unique chip ID that each iPhone 3GS device has). If you were one of the few, read on below to find out how to downgrade iPhone 3GS 3.1 to iPhone 3GS 3.0. If you were not one of the few, then you are still lucky. iPhone 3.1 can still be jailbroken, but you’ll need to wait until a full jailbreak solution is out. I’ll post the guide here once it’s out.

How to Downgrade iPhone 3GS 3.1 to iPhone 3GS 3.0 If you are on Windows Vista or Windows 7 you will need to run Notepad as Administrator and then locate the hosts file and edit it. Then move on to step 4.

1. Press Windows + R on your keyboard or go to Run.



2. Type in the following: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.



3. Click OK. You should now get an Open With window. Click on Notepad and then click OK.



4. Your hosts file will now open in Notepad. Make a new line below 127.0.0.1 localhost and copy and paste in the following:

74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com

5. Click File – > Save in Notepad. Where it says “Save as type” make sure you select All Files and then click Save.

6. Download iPhone 3GS 3.0 (iPhone2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw) and save it to your desktop. If you haven’t already, download iTunes 9 and install it.

7. You must now put your iPhone 3GS in Recovery mode. Connect your iPhone 3GS to your PC. Hold down the top iPhone 3GS button and the bottom home button for 10 seconds, let go of the top button but continue holding the bottom home button until iTunes displays the following message: “iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode. You must restore this iPhone 3GS before it can be used with iTunes.” Your iPhone 3GS screen should be black.

8. Open iTunes, press shift on your keyboard and click “Restore“. Locate the iPhone 3GS firmware 3.0 file you downloaded in step 6 and iTunes should now begin restoring it.

Troubleshooting

  • If you get unknown error (3002), it means your Cydia on file system was not hashed. You cannot ever downgrade to firmware 3.0. Just stay on iPhone 3GS 3.1 firmware for now and wait for the iPhone 3.1 jailbreak to be released.
 
 
from QuickPWN:

Apple released their iPhone 3.1 firmware on September 9, and now the iPhone Dev Team has released their Pwnage Tool 3.1 software which can jailbreak iPhone 3.1. There is no Windows Pwnage Tool 3.1, it only works for Mac. If you’re a Windows user then you’ll have to wait for the iPhone Dev Team to release redsn0w. If you’re a Mac user, then follow the steps below to jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1.

The Pwnage Tool 3.1 software only works on the following devices: iPod Touch 3.1.1 (first generation only), iPhone 3.1 (first generation), and iPhone 3G 3.1. As of right now the iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 2nd generation, and the new iPod Touch 3rd generation are not supported.

How to Jailbreak iPhone 3.1 with Pwnage Tool 3.1

1. Download Pwnage Tool 3.1 (Filename: PwnageTool_3.1.dmg Filesize: 23.1 MB).



2. Double-click the Pwnage Tool icon to launch Pwnage Tool. You may get a message that says “PwnageTool is an application downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?“. Just click Open.



3. When Pwnage Tool 3.1 launches you will see a message that says “Copyright 2009 iPhoneDevTeam. This software is not for commercial use. If you bought this software demand a refund. It is not for sale. We are not responsible for any damage this software may do to any of your equipment, BE WARNED.” Just read it and click Ok.



4. Click on the device you want to jailbreak. I have an iPod Touch so I’ll click the iPod Touch in Pwnage Tool. After selecting the device click the arrow in the bottom right corner.

5. Pwnage Tool will now attempt to locate the IPSW file for your device. If you don’t have it downloaded already, here are the download links (iPod Touch download links will not be added here because they expire):



6. Once Pwnage Tool finds your IPSW click on it. If it doesn’t find it then you can manually browse and locate it. Click the blue arrow in the bottom right corner of the Pwnage Tool application to continue.



7. Pwnage Tool will now show a message saying something like “We will now create an ipsw file that you can use to restore your iPod Touch (2G) with iTunes. This file will be placed on your desktop. Do you want to continue?“. Click Yes.



8. Pwnage Tool will now start building the IPSW. You will be prompted to enter in your password, just enter in your password and click Ok.



9. Once your IPSW has been buit, Pwnage Tool will display the following message: “Has your iPod Touch (2G) been Pwned before (does it have the pineapple logo)? If you are unsure click No.“. Just go ahead and click No.



10. Time to put your device in DFU mode. Pwnage Tool will guide you through the steps.

11. Once you have successfully put your device in DFU mode Pwnage Tool will display the following: “Successfully entered DFU mode! Close the Pwnage Tool application, start iTunes and restore with your custom firmware bundle.” Just click Ok.

12. Now open iTunes (make sure you have iTunes 9!). If you don’t have iTunes 9 then download it and install it now.

13. Once you launch iTunes 9, press option on your keyboard and click Restore in iTunes. Find the IPSW file that is named something like iPod1,1_3.1.1_7C145_Custom_Restore.ipsw. Make sure it has Custom in the name of the file and then click Choose.



14. iTunes will now restore the custom IPSW file to your iPhone or iPod Touch. Once it’s done you’ll see Cydia and Icy on your device! Congratulations, you are done jailbreaking iPhone 3.1 firmware.

You can jailbreak iPhone 3GS 3.1 and iPod Touch 3rd generation, but the jailbreak is not out for it yet. I’ll create a guide on how to jailbreak it once the software for it is released. Stay tuned!
 
 
An SMS hack was recently discovered for the IPHONE. The exploit uses text messaging to compromise the Iphone.
Iphone firmware 3.0.1 fixes the exploit.
If your phone is Jailbroken/Unlocked, you can update the firmware using Itunes, then rerun redsn0w pointing at the 3.0 firmware .ipsw file. You can then unlock the phone again. Although you are jailbreaking with the 3.0 firmware, the exploit fix will remain installed.
 
 

In many cases , the Cydia application fails to install or update apps after jailbreaking your Iphone with v3.0. There seems to be a conflict with the ICY and Cydia Apps installed on the jailbreak.

To fix:

1.       Backup your phone

2.       Re-jailbreak your phone using redsnow.

3.       Deselect Cydia,

4.       If you’d like ICY installed select ICY

5.       When the jailbreak completes, you should have a working install of ICY and Cydia.

 
 


Would you like to take your Outlook tasks on the road with you?
Have an Iphone and frustrated over the lack of support for task synchronization?
See how to set this up for free in this article

  1. First, lets sign up for a free account at http://www.toodledo.com
  2. Then download the outlook connector at http://www.chromadrake.com/ChromaticDragon/software/ToodledoSyncDownload.aspx

  3. Install the software

  4. On it's first run, you will be prompted for your toodledo unique ID and password. Note: this is not your username. The ID can be found in your account info on your toodledo account.
    Be sure to enter the ID and password.

  5. Enter the frequency that you would like the synchronization to occur. Perform a manual sync to get things rolling.

  6. And now for the Iphone portion of the configuration. Point your safari browser on the Iphone to http://www.toodledo.com/slim and book mark it to your iPhone Home Screen. (Hit the + and select Home Screen, I renamed mine to “Tasks”)

  7. You will now see your outlook tasks on your Iphone. You can make modifications on the Iphone or in Outlook and they will now be in Sync!

 
 

If you are running Iphone  firmware 3.0 with the Ultrasn0w software unlock, DO NOT upgrade to the announced firmware update 3.1
Upgrading will most likely disable the unlock.

 
 

This is my updated list of tops apps for Iphone v 3.0
 
Ultrasn0w - This app will provide software unlock for your Iphone 3G. version 3.0 This is required in order for the Iphone to operate on one of the Israeli Carriers. The unlock currently works on firmware version 3.0. Be sure not to upgrade your firmware if you want the unlock to work on your phone. To download the file, add repo666.ultrasn0w.com to your cydia sources.

Waze -Waze is a social mobile application that enables drivers to build and use real-time road intelligence on what's ahead, what to avoid and the quickest routes at any given moment. The service includes constantly updated road maps, and delivers traffic and accident alerts and data on the fastest route to wherever you're going. To install, add cydia.waze.co.il to the sources on cydia or ICE.

Skype- the Skype client is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family around the world. Skype offers unlimited country and world plans. Skype can be downloaded from the App Store.

Fring: This application integrates your SKYPE account along  Instant Messaging and Social Networking sites including Facebook and Twitter. Fring can be downloaded for free at the App Store.

Tricker ThreeG- This application will allow you to use Skype, Fring and Slingbox over your 3G connection on your Iphone. You will no longer be confined to using Wi-Fi for these apps. You can find this app on Cydia.

Backgrounder- Allows you to keep an Iphone application running after you exit the application. This app is really helpful for keeping Skype running for inbound calls. This app can be downloaded from Cydia.

HebDict- This Hebrew/English dictionary is an add-on to "wedict" which can be found on the App Store. HebDict can be downloaded using Cydia.

IsraelMoney- This app can be downloaded for free at the appstore. It will provide current exchange rates of the Shekel to foreign currencies.

PocketLuach- This app is available for purchase through the appstore. It provides a Hebrew Calendar along with zmanim, sefirah counts and a siddur.

Cycorder - While not specific to Israel users, Cycorder brings video camera capability to your Iphone for those not on 3GS. Cycorder can be found in Cydia.

What are your favorite Iphone Apps? Feel free to comment on this blog

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Now that I've had the 3.0 firmware for a week, I'd like to share my first impressions.
I find 3.0 to be more stable than the 2.X versions. My Iphone no longer reboots itself throughout the day.
I love the cut and paste and new search capabilities as well as the tether. I also like the landscape keyboard, I no longer have to "fat finger" the tiny keyboard keys.
I love the support for my Bluetooth Stereo Headset for listening to Itunes, other audio apps, and taking phone calls.
I haven't much need for the voice recorder, though I Imagine others will.
What I don't like: Many of my Cydia apps will not install or update due to dependency issues. Looks like I might have to uninstall them and start over.
All in all increased stability, nice new features, doesn't play so nicely with Cydia.
Are you running 3.0? what do you think?