About to jailbreak my iPad 2 for the first time, just have a quick question before I dive in. In general how does jail breaking affect performance and battery life? I would hate for my iPad to end up like my almost unusably slow 3GS when I won't be upgrading for probably another 2 years.
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The act of jailbreaking itself won't affect battery and performance, but the more tweaks and apps you install, you might begin to notice a bit of a hit (personal and anecdotal experience).
Many tweaks hook on to mobile substrate (http://www.ifans.com/forums/threads/how-mobilesubstrate-works.278562/) and that's usually the cause of decrease availability of ram and subsequently, battery life and performance.
Finally updated and jailbraked my ipad to 5.1.1. Didn't have any mayor issues, absinthe crashed but after erasing all data it went fine quickly.
One app wouldn't restore, ipa is missing for some reason(comic zeal with ton of comics) but after reinstalling it from ipad it came back with all data so idk what went wrong there, it's still missing on pc even after sync, any tips how to get it there? Won't transfer.
And more important thing - all my ebooks went missing except 1. They're missing from ibooks on ipad and folder where they are kept on PC in itunes(music\itunes etc). I can still see them in itunes but if I try to get info it says there're missing. Am I screwed?
I tool screenshot of them before so luckily I know what's missing, now to find them again :\
One app wouldn't restore, ipa is missing for some reason(comic zeal with ton of comics) but after reinstalling it from ipad it came back with all data so idk what went wrong there, it's still missing on pc even after sync, any tips how to get it there? Won't transfer.
And more important thing - all my ebooks went missing except 1. They're missing from ibooks on ipad and folder where they are kept on PC in itunes(music\itunes etc). I can still see them in itunes but if I try to get info it says there're missing. Am I screwed?
I tool screenshot of them before so luckily I know what's missing, now to find them again :\
As long as it's a 3rd or 4th gen iPod Touch then yes you can.
For anyone who might be interested in themes, I got the Ayecon theme from Cydia a few days ago and really really love it. I used to never use themes for more than a day or two (then I would get tired of them and switch back to stock), but the Ayecon theme looks fantastic, and changes almost every part of the iOS UI. It has a ton of custom icons for App Store apps and Cydia apps, as well as an auto-masking feature for icons it doesn't replace. It costs $2.99, but I think it's worth it.
Here's a few screens of my phone with the theme (the theme requires a retina display):
Here's a few screens of my phone with the theme (the theme requires a retina display):
Good Job Bob
Member
I keep getting an error message when I try to upgrade from jailbroken iOS 5.0.1 to 5.1.1; can you not upgrade directly from a JB?
I found I had the same problem with the over the air update. Was able to get it to update by connecting to iTunes and updating over the wire.
With the announcement that iOS6 is going to have free turn-by-turn nav (one of the two personal killer apps that have kept me with Android), I have been exploring the idea of buying the iPhone 5 this Fall. The other killer app that is keeping me with to a degree is Google Voice.
I'm very happy that iOS has an official Google Voice app now, but I do still really like the full integration of Voice that is possible on Android. Now, I have some done some light reading on some jailbreak apps that allow integration of Google Voice with the iPhone's default Dialer/Messaging apps. Has anyone in here utilized this method? And if so, what is your opinion on it?
I'm very happy that iOS has an official Google Voice app now, but I do still really like the full integration of Voice that is possible on Android. Now, I have some done some light reading on some jailbreak apps that allow integration of Google Voice with the iPhone's default Dialer/Messaging apps. Has anyone in here utilized this method? And if so, what is your opinion on it?
i backed up to icloud, made a backup on my computer, wiped it back to original settings then used iTunes to handle the update. OTA updates will fail, i think.
kiunchbb
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I have a question about buying a used iphone and unlocking it for prepaid SIM card. Not sure if this is the appropriate place to ask, I'll delete my post otherwise.
I never own or used a smart phone before since I don't really need it, and pretty tight on money (currently supporting my parent and sister).
My sister birthday is coming up, so I planned to buy her a used iphone (sorry can't afford new) from gamespot, unlock it myself and give it to her as a gift. I have a few questions in mind:
-If I buy an iphone used, should I worry that it came with a firmware version too high to jailbreak? I assume if I jailbreak it, it should be unlocked also, since in modmyi.com only have link for jailbreak.
-I think she is currently using ATT prepaid plan with unlimited text, anyone else doing the same can share their experience?
-Is gamestop a good place to buy iphone used? Anyone had experience buying from them? Any other vendor you can recommend?
-In the gamespot website I saw 3G for $139 and 3GS for $179, is it worth the extra 40 bucks to get the 3GS? 4S is out of my range for $549. Or may be buying 3G new from amazon for $233 is better idea?
I never own or used a smart phone before since I don't really need it, and pretty tight on money (currently supporting my parent and sister).
My sister birthday is coming up, so I planned to buy her a used iphone (sorry can't afford new) from gamespot, unlock it myself and give it to her as a gift. I have a few questions in mind:
-If I buy an iphone used, should I worry that it came with a firmware version too high to jailbreak? I assume if I jailbreak it, it should be unlocked also, since in modmyi.com only have link for jailbreak.
-I think she is currently using ATT prepaid plan with unlimited text, anyone else doing the same can share their experience?
-Is gamestop a good place to buy iphone used? Anyone had experience buying from them? Any other vendor you can recommend?
-In the gamespot website I saw 3G for $139 and 3GS for $179, is it worth the extra 40 bucks to get the 3GS? 4S is out of my range for $549. Or may be buying 3G new from amazon for $233 is better idea?
buy a factory unlocked from craigslist, dont buy a used phone from a videogame store which will most likely have updated basebands which cant be unlocked (one of the main reason why people sell their phones other than upgrading)
besides if she uses att prepaid, it doesnt need to be unlocked. any old att iphone will work without unlocking. verizon/sprint wont because they are not GSM sets (sim card)
dont get 3G, its crippling slow and cant run most of the latest apps. GS or higher
besides if she uses att prepaid, it doesnt need to be unlocked. any old att iphone will work without unlocking. verizon/sprint wont because they are not GSM sets (sim card)
dont get 3G, its crippling slow and cant run most of the latest apps. GS or higher
Dreams-Visions
Member
+respect on odb
Is that Winterboard? I've played around with free themes in that before but it always seemed to bog down the OS. Any symptoms of that on yours?For anyone who might be interested in themes, I got the Ayecon theme from Cydia a few days ago and really really love it. I used to never use themes for more than a day or two (then I would get tired of them and switch back to stock), but the Ayecon theme looks fantastic, and changes almost every part of the iOS UI. It has a ton of custom icons for App Store apps and Cydia apps, as well as an auto-masking feature for icons it doesn't replace. It costs $2.99, but I think it's worth it.
Here's a few screens of my phone with the theme (the theme requires a retina display):
foomfoom415
Member
Not a JB tweak but using Instacast for podcasts instead of the built in app will give you the ability to skip 30 seconds forward/back on the lock screen (plus much more). Even though the new version of Instacast is kind of shittier than the previous version, it's still light years beyond the default app and well worth the purchase if you even occasionally listen to podcasts. People also recommend Downcast but I've never used that so don't know what it offers.
Can anyone please recommend the most robust jailbreak? I'm running an old version and would like to upgrade to 5.1.1, but cannot decide which one to go for: http://www.jailbreakqa.com/questions/92930/jailbreaking-ios-511
Thanks!
Thanks!
Hell yeah
Sorry for the late response, didn't see this post, heh.
Yeah, it's Winterboard. I haven't noticed any issues with performance running it.
Trying out NCSettings and really like it, for the most part it feels a lot more robust than SBSettings, but I'm wondering is there a way to get those icons on my lock screen? I don't always want to unlock my phone to turn off mobile data when I get home for example. Also it's not compatible with a certain app, hoping for support soon... ^_^
Thank you! IntelliscreenX looks awesome (though pricey) but with this I'm worried I'd end up hitting things whilst the phone is in my pocket all the time
I'm wondering if there is anyway to simply enough the swipe down to see notification centre thing on the lock screen
RoninChaos
Member
Still can't get the jailbreak to work on my iPad 3. The program hangs. Suggestions?
What are you using? For what it's worth I tried Absinthe and not only did it fail, it also deleted all of my photos! (thank god for Dropbox's autosync). redsn0w did the trick for me on my iPhone, going to try my iPad on the weekend.
Thanks, this looks good, but honestly not all that much different from the other two.
To be honest I don't really want anything beyond (inactive) notifications on my lock screen, so have removed LockInfo and will go back to the regular notification centre. Is there a way to trigger the notification center through Activator? I want to be able to slide in from the lock screen too
(edit) You can't do it from the lock screen, f**k, back to the drawing board
I have multiple WiFi APs in my house, but I was wondering if there was a Cydia app that could make my iDevices connect to one of them specifically? Much like a wifi prioritiser or something.
I do recall there being one, but I'm not sure which one that was. Is someone able to assist?
I do recall there being one, but I'm not sure which one that was. Is someone able to assist?
Um, you do know that's what Bulletin does... right?What are you using? For what it's worth I tried Absinthe and not only did it fail, it also deleted all of my photos! (thank god for Dropbox's autosync). redsn0w did the trick for me on my iPhone, going to try my iPad on the weekend.
Thanks, this looks good, but honestly not all that much different from the other two.
To be honest I don't really want anything beyond (inactive) notifications on my lock screen, so have removed LockInfo and will go back to the regular notification centre. Is there a way to trigger the notification center through Activator? I want to be able to slide in from the lock screen too
(edit) You can't do it from the lock screen, f**k, back to the drawing board
I'm thinking of updating my jailbroken iphone 4 (5.0.1) to 5.1.1. Am I right in saying all I need to do is (after backing up) update the phone in itunes to 5.1.1 and then reapply the jailbreak with redsnow and then get my jailbreak apps/tweaks after? Is it as simple as that?!
Bumped, anybody?
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Is an iPad 2 running 5.1 jailbreakable?
Wrestlemania
Banned
For anyone who might be interested in themes, I got the Ayecon theme from Cydia a few days ago and really really love it. I used to never use themes for more than a day or two (then I would get tired of them and switch back to stock), but the Ayecon theme looks fantastic, and changes almost every part of the iOS UI. It has a ton of custom icons for App Store apps and Cydia apps, as well as an auto-masking feature for icons it doesn't replace. It costs $2.99, but I think it's worth it.
Here's a few screens of my phone with the theme (the theme requires a retina display):
Why I love jailbreaking:
These are just...wow. Hideous. Why would you do this?
Redsnow or Absinthe.
I just had to restore my 4S and I used Absinthe, worked without a hitch. Tried Redsnow first, but Cydia didn't show up on my phone, which forced me to do another restore before I used Absinthe.
Hey folks, just jailbroke my iPhone 4 (running 5.1.1) after not having a jailbroken phone for years. I have a few questions:
1) Is there an app that allows me to organize my apps anywhere on the springboard? Right now apps on an empty page are forced to the top left, which gets in the way of my Dashboard X widgets.
2) Is there a theme that allows me to keep my custom wallpaper?
1) Is there an app that allows me to organize my apps anywhere on the springboard? Right now apps on an empty page are forced to the top left, which gets in the way of my Dashboard X widgets.
2) Is there a theme that allows me to keep my custom wallpaper?
If I saw this in person I would probably break your phone, take a shard of the glass, and cut my wrists with it. *shudders*Why I love jailbreaking:
