Similar to other bugs before it, this one causes your device to crash when it receives a specific bit of text. In this case, it’s a single character from the Indian language Telugu. When the message comes through it will automatically force Springboard (the software that manages your home screen) to crash, causing the device to reboot. After that, your device will work but you won’t be able to open the app that was targeted. Instead, Apple’s software will get stuck in a loop of trying and failing to load that single character.
It can also attack Mac computers through the desktop Safari and Messages apps. If someone uses this bug to crash your phone, there are a few ways to deal with it, depending on which app they used. Apple Messages is the trickiest one to handle, but the solution isn’t too bad. All you have to do is ask a friend to send you a text message (or wait until one comes in naturally). That should make it possible to get back into the app and delete the thread that crashed your device. You should be able to disable those apps without any help from a friend, according to The Verge. Once that’s done you’ll be back in business.
Start by downloading iREB and firing it up. Follow the instructions provided. Have you struggled to enter iPhone DFU mode, See results Why do you think so, Of course, you may have been fiddling around with your iPod or iPhone and got your device stuck in DFU mode. Don’t worry. The return journey to normalcy is very simple. HOME button for approximately fifteen seconds. Sign in or sign up and post using a HubPages Network account. 0 of 8192 characters usedPost CommentNo HTML is allowed in comments, but URLs will be hyperlinked. Comments are not for promoting your articles or other sites.
• Console emulators: Do your own searching on this one; there's one for virtually ever console released pre-2000, and many have different approaches to controls, and acquiring games. Some, like those by ZOTDD, actually let you search for and download ROMs from within the app. No, not a client—a server. Control your iPhone from your computer.
• Illicit goods: They're there, but I won't tell you how to find them. Pay for your apps! Trying before you buy is only a conscionable excuse if it's actually true. Some general observations: Right now, a lot of apps haven't been updated for the iPad, so it's worth doing a little Googling to see how they handle the subtle changes in the new OS.
That said, most apps do work, although if you experiment enough, you'll eventually get burned and have to restore your OS and start over, losing whatever tweaks you've made in the jailbreak process. Also, if Apple will be handling your device for any reason, you should probably un-jailbreak it. Oh, and make sure you've backed up—you're going to lose everything.
This guide only applies to software versions 3.1.3 for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and 3.2 for the iPad. These are the latest versions at the time of posting, and newer software could break compatibility. 2. Shift-click (Windows) or Option-click the "Restore" button in your iTunes device summary page. Navigate to the firmware you've downloaded, and restore.
3. Once this is done, iTunes will ask you if you want to set up your device as a new device, or from a previously stored backup. If your goal is to return to a life before jailbreak, you're probably going to want to restore. What are the Downsides, As mentioned before, there is a real risk of bricking your device, or losing data.
But beyond that, there are stability issues with some jailbreak apps, and using apps like Backgrounder can seriously diminish your battery life. Also, flaunting your new found ability to tether your phone by running, say, torrents through your 3G connection is a good way to get in trouble with your carrier. Apple's software updates almost always break jailbreak. When they come out, hold off on upgrading until the jailbreak community develops a hack, or an upgrade path.
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