[News] Apple has released iOS 5 Beta 2.

Apple has released iOS 5 Beta 2 for developers to increase the reliability and stability of the system. In addition, users would be able to use WiFi Syncing instead of the cable to Sync apps or music with iTunes.


Major updates in iOS 5 Beta 2
   Speed improvements and kill bugs in iOS 5 Beta 1.
   WIFI Syncing is enabled in iTunes Beta 2.
   iCloud backup is available now.
   iTunes 10.5 Beta 2 cannot sync iOS 5 Beta 1 devices.
   iMessage on iOS 5 Beta 2 would not be able to communicate with iMessage on iOS 5 Beta 1 and vice versa.


I have just installed and tested iOS 5 Beta 2. It is more reliable than iOS 5 Beta 1 and it's worth to try if you are an Apple fan ^^"


Click here to download iOS 5 Beta 2.


Below are some of the screenshots:

[Tutorial] How to change your mobile network operator(MNO)'s name?

You may get bored with the static mobile network operator(MNO)'s name located at the top left hand corner on your iPhone. Don't worry, this tutorial is going to show you how to get rid of this provided that your i-devices must be Jailbroken.


Step 1
Initially, my mobile network operator's name is a cutie face, now we need to tap on "Cydia".

Step 2
Tap "Search" at the bottom and key in "FakeCarrier" and follow by the "Install" button.

Step 3
The app "FakeCarrier" has been installed on your springboard. Tap on "FakeCarrier.

Step 4
Key in your desired name to be displayed and tap on "Set". Please Reboot or Respring when you are done. 

Step 5
As you can see, the name has been changed to "XenusOne". ^^

[Tutorial] How to install iOS 5 beta 1?

Apple has released iOS 5 beta version to developers for testing purposes. Normal users may need to wait for another couple of months before the official iOS 5 is released. For more information about the iOS 5, please click here.

Review  

Personally I have tested iOS 5 for both my iPhone 4 and iPad 2. I like the enhancement of the functionality of the camera, integrated iMessage and the notification features. However, it is unstable as some apps are not supported or quit unexpectedly. The device may also reboot itself frequently.
I would strongly recommend users not to install iOS 5 beta version and wait for the official iOS 5 to be released unless you really want to give it a try. Please remember to backup your data before the installation of iOS 5.

There are two ways to install iOS 5 on your i-devices. You must either be enrolled as an iOS developer or have your i-device UDID registered.


1st Method
Click here to register as an iOS developer (USD$99 per year).


2nd Method
Alternatively, you may register your UDID through an agent. It costs you around US$10.
Reliable agents are iOSActivation and RegisterUDID


Once you have your UDID to be registered, you are now ready to install iOS 5 beta version. 
Download iTunes 10.5 Beta and iOS 5 Beta firmware


What is UDID?
Each iPhone, iPod touch or iPad has a Unique Device Identifier (UDID) which has a combination of 40 letters and digits. It is similar to a serial number but harder to crack. It looks like 32232jhn2n3m2n3m2n3jd9duopl9eieorjwmwnf8.


How to obtain UDID?
Connect your device with a computer, open iTunes, simply click on serial number and it will switch to UDID.

[Tutorial] How to install Gameboy emulator?

Before you begin, you must make sure that your i-device is Jailbroken. For more information about jailbreak, please click here


Step 1
Tap the "Cydia"

Step 2

Tap the "Manage" follows by "Sources" 

Step 3

Tap the "Edit"

Step 4

Tap the "Add" and enter "http://cydia.xsellize.com"

Step 5

Tap the "Add Anyway"

Step 6

Tap the "Search" at the bottom, enter "gpsphone" and install "gpSPhone" and "gpSPhone Bios"

Step 7

gpSPhone has been installed and tap the icon to run the app.

Step 8

You can see that your directory is empty. You must import .gba files to desire location(/var/mobile/Media/ROMs/GBA/) location so that the emulator can execute the game that you would like to play. 
You may search the .gba files online as we will not provide here.

Step 9

Once you have downloaded the .gba files. Visit http://www.macroplant.com/iphoneexplorer/ to download "iPhone Explorer" as we cannot access the location(/var/mobile/Media/ROMs/GBA/) via iTunes.

Step 10

Open the program and drag your .gba files into the location(/var/mobile/Media/ROMs/GBA/) and you are done!

[Tutorial] How to add emotion icons?

Supported devices: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPad 2, iPod touch


Step 1
Go App Store to download and install Emoji Free!

Step 2

Tap the "Emoji Free!" Icon

Step 3

Tap the "ok, lets do this!"

Step 4

Follow the instructions as indicated below. If the "Emoji" does not appear on the list, simply restart your device will do.

Step 5

Done! You can now add emotions to your text messages, emails or notes.

[Tutorial] How to set up "Find my iPhone"

To set up "Find my iPhone", please make sure your device is running iOS 4.2 or later.


Supported devices: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPad 2, iPod touch


Step 1
Tap the "Settings"

Step 2

Tap the "Mail, Contacts, Calenders"

Step 3

Tap the "Add Account"

Step 4

Tap the "mobile me" 

Step 5

Key in your Apple ID and Password, then tap "Next".

Step 6

Tap "OK"

Step 7

Visit http://www.me.com and sign in with your Apple ID, you will be able to locate your device. ^^

Tutorial - How to restore iOS firmware using IPSW file?

Something that you must know:
To restore a device means to restore it to the default factory settings. All your data inside will be gone. Please back up your data before you proceed. If you just want to update, please click on the "Check for Update" button instead of "Restore" button.


Once you have successfully upgrade to the latest firmware, you would not be able to downgrade it unless you have your SHSH backup.


Step 1
Click on the "Restore" button to download the file from Apple Store.


Alternatively, visit Felixbruns to download the firmware file with .IPSW extension that you are required.


Step 2
Open your iTunes.


Step 3
If you are using Mac, press the "option"(press "control" if you in Windows) on your keyboard and click on the restore button to select the firmware you have downloaded to upgrade. Apple will only allows you to upgrade to the latest firmware, if you want to downgrade to previous firmware, you must have your SHSH backup.

Step 4

iTunes will verify your firmware version with Apple Store and your device will be rebooting and installing the firmware if there is no error.

Step 5

Your device is restarting and ready for use.

Step 6

Your device has been restored successfully.

Tutorial - How to Jailbreak iOS 4.3.3 (Untethered)

This tutorial will show you how to do an untethered jailbreak on iOS version 4.3.3 
Supported Devices: iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, Ipod touch 4G, iPad. (iPad 2 not yet supported)

Notes: Try with your own risk, we are not responsible for any consequences.

Before you begin,
Download device firmware iOS 4.3.3 from Felixbruns
Download redsn0w mac 0.9.6rc16.zip for mac OR  redsn0w_win_0.9.6rc16.zip for Windows. (Tools to jailbreak)


Step 1
- Check your current iOS version. "Settings" -> "General" -> "About" -> Version
- Proceed to next step if your current iOS version is 4.3.3 or else you can upgrade to iOS 4.3.3 by using the file you have downloaded above.


Step 2
- Open the program "redsn0w".
- Click "Browse" to select the firmware you have downloaded.
- The program will identify the firmware, after that, it will show "IPSW successfully identified."
- Click on the next button.

Step 3
- Click on the next button

Step 4

- You must be ready and follow the instructions to enter DFU mode in order to jailbreak.

Step 4.1

- What if you failed to enter DFU mode? What you should do is simply click on the "Back" button to return to the previous step.

Step 5

- Otherwise, the program will show a successful message and wait for the phone to restart and process.

Step 6

- After that, you will see a "Cydia" icon has been installed in your device, it means that you have successfully jailbreak? (Not yet...)

Step 7

- Open the program, the program will prepare Filesystem on the first time execution and auto exit once it has completed.

Step 8

- Open the program again and select "User" to proceed.

Step 9

- The program will download packages from the internet, make sure you device is connected to the Internet. 

Step 10

- After that, select "Manage" at the bottom there.

Step 11

- Click on "Edit".

Step 12

- Click on "Add".

Step 13

- Key in address "http://cydia.hackulo.us"

Step 14

- Select "Add Anyway"

Step 15

- Updating....

Step 16

- Once "Hackulo" has been installed, select it to proceed.

Step 17

- Select "AppSync" for 4.0+ to install. After that, your device will be jailbroken.