iPhone Dev Team recently released the latest version of Redsn0w, which is the Redsn0w 0.9.7b1, that serves as the back-up plan for the iOS 4.2.1 untethered jailbreak. This latest version of Redsn0w can be used to jailbreak iPhone 4, iPad and iPod Touch 4G with iOS 4.2.1. However, it is important to note that the Redsn0w 0.9.7b1 is only for beta testers as there are still some known issues that need to be addressed.

Go over the complete information provided by the iPhone Dev Team before trying out the Redsn0w 0.9.7b1 on your iDevices.

* This is a beta tester program. It’s not a general release! Things can go very wrong, so please don’t even consider testing if you have pictures or other media on your device that you haven’t backed up!

* For the same reason, please don’t participate if you rely on the ultrasn0w carrier unlock. Wait for the final version!

* Until we fix some sandbox issues with bluetooth, the bluetooth functionality is disabled.

* This very first beta1 is limited to iPhone4, iPad, and iPod touch 4G.

* Cydia must have your 4.2b3 SHSH blobs saved on file. (As we approach a general release, we’ll provide a way to let you use locally saved hashes too).

* You must already have the usbmuxd software installed and running on your Mac (this requirement will eventually go away too). The correct invocation of the relay is just as that page says: “./tcprelay.py -t 22:2222”. If the relay isn’t installed or running correctly by the time the redsn0w ramdisk has started, you’ll need to restore to stock FW again to try it again. Please test it beforehand to save yourself some time!

It is also important to note that jailbreaking your iDevice may void its warranty so please proceed with caution and at your own risk. It is always a good idea to take a backup of your iDevice, refer to this post for more details.

Please note that these are some of the known bugs:

* Task switcher causes Springboard crash (temporary workaround is to use SBSettings process list)

* Bluetooth currently disabled due to sandbox problem

Check out if Cydia has saved iOS 4.2 beta 3 SHSH blobs, you may launch Cydia and wait to load the main page. You should see SHSH: 4.2b3 on the top of the page.

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How To Get Free Wi-Fi on Your IPhone

Posted by iunlock under iPhone Hacks on Saturday Apr 17, 2010

Getting a dose of free Wi-Fi can be easily accessed. There are lots of establishments that serve free Wi-Fi such as restos, offices, and even shopping malls. But if you’re considering of whipping out your IPhone, you might take a chance of using its Wi-Fi Finder which generates swift results and responses from its critics.

Some may be skeptical but this handy Wi-Fi Finder on your IPhone is one detection tool for you to stay online more effectively. When you’re out and needing to access your website or blog, or you just feel that urge to check your social networking accounts and do some research, the Wi-Fi Finder will not disappoint.

The Wi-Fi application makes you spot which public hotspots with free Wi-Fi are near you. Every search result will roll the name and address of the establishment where they can be located, whether it is free or paid WiFi and who the hotspot provider is. In tons of cases, the phone number for the establishment is provided as well.

Although the Wi-Fi Finder has gotten mixed reviews about being helpful, it has a weakness too. It doesn’t bode well for updating current locations and doesn’t work with iPod touch sans the GPS function. But the great thing about getting free Wi-Fi on your IPhone by utilizing the Wi-Fi Finder is that it has filter locking features, map navigation and callout enhancements, and bug repairs to reported crash during map startups.

So if you need a small, convenient and fast Wi-Fi application to provide you with basic, local hotspot info, then Wi-Fi Finder may do the job.

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