How to Install FaceTime Video Calls in 3G with iOS 5

Posted by unlocker under Jailbreak on Monday Dec 19, 2011

The iOS 5 boasted over 200 features; however, Apple’s video calling feature over 3G FaceTime is one of the features that did not make it to latest mobile operating system.
FaceTime is a video calling application developed by Apple. FaceTime is for mobile devices running in iOS. FaceTime is supported on any iOS device with a forward-facing camera. Thus, it only works in devices beyond iPhone 4.
However, it is now possible to install the FaceTime feature in iPhone 4 by hacking one of the system files. Below is step-by-step procedure to enable the aforementioned feature:
Ensure that you back-up your devices first and store the files, photos and videos so you can restore the device if any error or issues arise.
Step 1: Download iFile for iPhone from Cydia or iExplorer for Mac and Windows.
Step 2: Browse to /System/Library/CoreServices/SpringBoard.app/.
Step 3: Open the file named N90AP.plist.
Step 4: Below the line, under capabilities, add in 3Gvenice.
Step 5: Save the changes you made and try the video calling feature.
FaceTime works by connecting an iPhone 4 or newer iPhone, a fourth generation iPod touch, a second generation iPad, or a computer with Mac OS X to another similar device; the previous generations of iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad are not currently supported. FaceTime is not compatible with non-Apple devices or any other video calling services. The early 2011 revision of the MacBook Pro introduced high-definition FaceTime which may only be used with devices that have a HD FaceTime camera.
On the iPhone, FaceTime works in the Phone application instead of being a separate application. It can be activated when in the Phone application by placing a call, and pressing the FaceTime button. The FaceTime button replaced the Hold button (which is now available by pressing and holding the Mute button). The icon resembles a camcorder. It is also possible to initiate a FaceTime call directly from a contact file.
While the current FaceTime implementation for the iPhone does not officially support FaceTime calls over 3G (UMTS/HSPA), there are 3rd party applications that enable this capability for jailbroken devices. There are apps available in Cydia Store that allows you to use video calling feature of FaceTime in 3G. Jailbreak apps such as My3G let your jailbroken iOS device to have FaceTime.
FaceTime over 3G can only be achieved by using third party jailbreaking commercial software such as the FaceBreak, 3G Unrestrictor or My3G which fools the phone into believing that it is connected via Wi-Fi. These programs are only available on jailbroken iPhones via the Cydia Store. At the moment there are no free of charge solutions to unrestricted FaceTime. FaceTime uses about three megabytes of data per minute of conversation, so users with a limited data plan who use FaceTime over 3G (only on jailbroken devices as of right now) must be careful to not overextend their data limit. However, cellular talk time/minutes aren’t used after switching from a voice call to a FaceTime call.
FaceTime on first generation iPad is also possible by porting the FaceTime application for the iPod touch 4th gen to iPad.

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Apple recently released the 5.0.1 version of their mobile operating system.
The Apple iOS 5.0.1 can be used in different Apple devices (iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 4th generation, iPod Touch 3rd generation, iPad and iPad 2).
According to the press statement of the iOS 5.0.1, the mobile operating system fixed and cleared the bugs found in the initial version. It fixes the bug that affects the battery life, resolves the bug in the documents in the iCloud, improves the voice recognition for Australian users using dictation, adds security improvements as well as multitasking feature for the original iPad.
The iOS 5 also fixes the smart cover security flaw in the iPad 2. They also said that the new version of t Apple’s mobile operating system was able to fix the battery life issues.
Apple received a lot of complain from users for the new iOS 5. The complaints varied from shortened battery life, Siri not working to users with a different accent up to audio bugs that affect calls. iOS 5 was released last month along with Apple’s new storage system – iCloud. Apple boasted that the iOS 5 is equipped of more than 200 new features.
Recently we reported that a bug found in the iOS 5 can paved the way for an untethetered jailbreak. An iPhone hacker from Chronic Dev Team found a bug in the newest mobile operating system of Apple that may yield to an untethered jailbreak.
Pod2g announced this latest development via Twitter, “Hey jailbreaking friends, I’ve found a bug that can untether iOS 5. Don’t expect a release soon, but I’m gonna work hard in it.”
There is no definite description of the bug and how and where it was found. The details are still kept under wraps by the Chronic Dev Team. It is yet to be confirmed whether the bug also exists in iOS 5.0.1 beta that Apple gave to developers of the iOS developer program. It is also unclear on which specific Apple devices the upcoming untethered jailbreak will run smoothly.
There is no definite date as to when the untethered jailbreak for iOS 5 will be released. However, the Chronic Dev Team is closer in achieving this goal and they will probably release an updated version of greenpois0n – popular jailbreak tool.
Grab the newest version of the iOS 5 via OTA update that was introduced in the iOS 5.
However, there are people who cautioned Apple users to do not upgrade to the latest version yet. MuscleNerd of the iPhone dev team has warned jailbreakers and unlockers to avoid upgrading to iOS 5.0.1. He said via Twitter: “Jailbreakers and unlockers should avoid today’s 5.0.1 until a flow for downgrading to 5.0 is developed.”

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