If you currently have a data unlimited plan, you can now use your Iphone as a 3g modem for your laptop. Here's how
From your safari browser on the iphone, Navigate to
http://help.benm.at/il.php, select your carrier to download the file. Once downloaded run the file.
After the install reboot your phone, go to settings>general>network and turn on tethering. To tether, plug your Iphone's USB cable into your laptop. If you have bluetooth on your laptop, you can configure a bluetooth modem connection as well.
I took the plunge and upgraded my Iphone firmware to V3.0 last night. I have not checked out the new features as of yet, keep tuned for more
Here's how to upgrade, jailbreak and unlock v3.0
Sync- make sure you sync your Iphone, as the 3.0 firmware will delete all the data and apps on your phone. After the upgrade you can re-sync the data and apps back to the Iphone.
Note: Apps added with Cydia or Installer will need to be reinstalled manually.
Download- You will need the following
Itunes 8.2
Iphone V3.0 Firmware (download through Itunes 8.2)
redsn0w (available at blog.iphone-dev.org)
Install- You will be prompted to install the V3.0 update, click on update and wait for the process to complete.
While you are waiting, install redsn0w (the 3.0 jailbreak) by Extracting redsn0w-win_0.7 to C:\
Jailbreak- Once your phone has been updated; it's time for the Jailbreak. Locate the 3.0 firmware update; the updates are stored in C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates. Copy the file to c:\redsn0w-win_0.7\
Take the firmware file and drop it onto redsn0w.exe
Check the boxes to install CYDIA and ICY.
Wait for a message to come up saying please connect your iPhone into DFU mode. Then connect your iPhone to the computer if you haven’t already done so, and hold down
the Power and Home buttons for 10 sec. (If the apple screen comes up you have gone too far)
Then let go of the Power but keep holding onto the Home button. Hold it for at least 30 sec or until it reconnects to the computer.
Go to the Command Prompt window (from the start menu, select run and type cmd and and press enter.) When the command window comes up, press enter.
Unlock- now that you have updated your firmware and jailbroke your phone, it’s time for the Unlock.
Run Cydia or Icy
add the repo repo666.ultrasn0w.com to Cydia or icy
Search for ‘ultrasn0w’ in cydia or ICY and install, then reboot the Iphone.
Final Steps- Now that the IPHONE is updated, jailbroken and unlocked, it’s time to resync the phone to Itunes. You may want to review the sync options in Itunes to insure your apps and data will be synced the way you'd like.
After Syncing your data and apps back to the Iphone, check the APP Store application for updates, as many apps have been updated to work with 3.0.
If you had any Cydia applications, you can reinstall them using Cydia or ICY.
Finally, enjoy!
Now that you are unlocked, you may want to tether your Iphone, also be sure to checkout my updated list of top apps for iphone 3.0
The release of Ultrasn0w, the software unlock for firmware v3.0, has been delayed. There is currently an issue with the unlock that disables the YouTube application. The Dev-Team are working on resolving the issues and hope to have it released soon.
redsn0w, which is currently out, provides a jailbreak for the new firmware and will include the Ultrasn0w unlock tool when it is released.
Before making any changes to your Iphone, I recommend reading the golden rules from the dev-team site.
- GOLDEN RULE: If you are using a 3G iPhone with yellowsn0w and rely on yellowsn0w to obtain cellular service, then you should NOT use redsn0w right now. Ultrasn0w (the 3G carrier unlock) is not included with this release and therefore your baseband will be locked and unable to use an operator other than the official one it was bought for. UltraSn0w will be released via APT (cydia and icy) soon. If you have an original iPhone (1st generation) then 3.0 carrier unlock works with this redsn0w release.
- Yellowsn0w in its current form will NOT work with the baseband version that is present in the 3.0 update, you will need Ultrasn0w, which will be released sometime soon, Ultrasn0w will work with all iPhone 3G models (but not 3GS), even ones that were previously unlockable, Ultrasn0w (when available) will be released via APT (this means you will be able to get it via Cydia or Icy).
- Please read all parts of this post before downloading and using these tools.
- Read items 1, 2 and 3 again and again.
- At the bottom of this post are the bittorrent files for the latest version of redsn0w.
- This app is suitable for the recent 3.0 release
- redsn0w will NOT work for the iPhone 3GS.
- redsn0w WILL work for Original iPhone (1st Generation), Original iPod touch, iPod touch 2G and the iPhone 3G (not the iPhone 3GS).
A lot of people are impatiently waiting for the QuickPwn 3.0 download. Right now it is not up yet because the Dev Team is working hard on fixing bugs and bringing us a good jailbreak. Please wait patiently for the QuickPwn 3.0 jailbreak to be released. You can visit the QuickPwn Forums and also follow @QuickPwn on Twitter, or subscribe to QuickPwn YouTube channel for updates and download links.iPhone 3G users, remember: ultrasn0w will be released on Friday, so you won't be able to unlock iPhone 3G 3.0 until then.
Have or bringing an Iphone to Israel? Here are some apps that may be of interest.
Yellowsn0w - This app will provide software unlock for your Iphone 3G. This is required in order for the Iphone to operate on one of the Israeli Carriers. The unlock currently works on firmware version 2.2. Be sure not to upgrade your firmware if you want the unlock to work on your phone. To download the file, add apt9.yellowsn0w.com to your cydia sources.
FuzzyBand- In the event you accidentally upgraded your firmware to 2.2.1, this app can help you downgrade the Modem Baseband to re-enable to software lock. FuzzyBand be found on Cydia.
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 provides interfaces to your Skype account and other Instant Messaging and Social Networking sites. 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.
IphoneHE- This app provides Hebrew Support for the Iphone. It can be downloaded via Cydia by adding the following source http://iphonehe.com/iphone
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.
What are your favorite Iphone Apps? Feel free to comment on this blog.
