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mattydub

Nov 13, 2007, 10:26 AM

(Found on another forum)

Add
repo.us.to

to your list of installer resources, and install the iphone apps through installer!!!!!

madmaxmedia

Nov 13, 2007, 10:42 AM

Very interesting! Did you try it yourself?

(I only ask because this would be a great way to deliver malicious code to an iPod Touch.)

mattydub

Nov 13, 2007, 11:30 AM

Very interesting! Did you try it yourself?

(I only ask because this would be a great way to deliver malicious code to an iPod Touch.)

no, i did not try it myself as I already have the iphone apps installed.
However in the forums i found this in, it had a great success rate, and it also has the 1.1.2 apps according to some of the posters.

As always try at your own risk, but worse case scenario, just restore the ipod. ;)

Exsomos

Nov 13, 2007, 01:36 PM

mattydub

Nov 13, 2007, 01:41 PM

I cant seem to find the repo.us.to under the installer.app anywhere, did the refresh and all that.

Am i doing something wrong?

I have been reading these forums for like two months and just now decided to register. This one has me stumped. I want to upgrade to the 1.1.2 but not with out the mail app:mad:

click on "resources" while inside installer app
then click "add"
type in "repo.us.to" and add
allow the list to restore, and then u will find the apps inside installer ;)

Exsomos

Nov 13, 2007, 01:48 PM

Thanks mattydub, you can disregard the PM, i just relized that was you in the other thred.

It does say that only to install if you have an iphone? is this an issue for the ipt?

mattydub

Nov 13, 2007, 01:57 PM

Thanks mattydub, you can disregard the PM, i just relized that was you in the other thred.

It does say that only to install if you have an iphone? is this an issue for the ipt?

what says only to install if you have an iphone?? sorry, a bit confused?? Why would people be installing iphone apps. (mail, notes etc.) to an iPhone when it already has all these apps???

P.S I sent you an email as well... check it out;)

GrimmGreen

Nov 13, 2007, 02:21 PM

i'd love to see the validity of this. Anyone successful?

maximus96

Nov 13, 2007, 02:34 PM

all the 1.1.2 apps show up after adding repo.us.to to the sources. i haven't upgraded to 1.1.2 yet so i can't try.

can somebody confirm that with my jailbroken 1.1.1, my steps are to install the oktoprep, upgrade to 1.1.2 thru itunes, and reinstall 1.1.2 iphone apps? do you need to reinstall all the other apps like sketch, nes, etc?

thanks

ohio state fan

Nov 13, 2007, 02:40 PM

This method does in fact work. I used this on my 1.1.2 touch and it worked great.

p-J

Nov 13, 2007, 02:55 PM

2 confirms here ;)

REBELinBLUE

Nov 13, 2007, 02:57 PM

what says only to install if you have an iphone??

It probably says that to protect themselves from Apple, i.e. saying if you don't have a license to use the software, don't install it on your iPod.

mcb00f

Nov 13, 2007, 03:02 PM

+1
Confirming I have installed Maps and Weather, both working fine on 1.1.2

mattydub

Nov 13, 2007, 03:07 PM

Glad I could help guys.
I do alot of reading before posting anything in the forums...

I would not lead you astray... ;)

ceepee

Nov 13, 2007, 04:29 PM

Hi, I've added the source, but cant find the apps. Which catergory are they in?

Doh, nevermind - helps if you type repo.us.to correctly!

ohio state fan

Nov 13, 2007, 04:34 PM

Hi, I've added the source, but cant find the apps. Which catergory are they in?

iPhone apps 1.1.1/1.1.2 foe the itouch. Or something along those lines

California King

Nov 13, 2007, 06:09 PM

click on "resources" while inside installer app
then click "add"
type in "repo.us.to" and add
allow the list to restore, and then u will find the apps inside installer ;)

where is resources? There's a tab named sources and I went there and couldn't find an add button. Please explain.

madmaxmedia

Nov 13, 2007, 06:15 PM

where is resources? There's a tab named sources and I went there and couldn't find an add button. Please explain.

First hit 'Edit' at the upper right. Then a button 'Add' will appear at the upper left.

PMB

Nov 13, 2007, 06:18 PM

works here! wonderfully i might add

California King

Nov 13, 2007, 06:21 PM

Does the mail app work w/o any other work? It says mobileMail prep?

mattydub

Nov 13, 2007, 07:45 PM

Does the mail app work w/o any other work? It says mobileMail prep?

install the mobile prep first.

I believe you have to do this with frameworks as well to get maps to work??

iwag

Nov 13, 2007, 08:57 PM

install the mobile prep first.

I believe you have to do this with frameworks as well to get maps to work??

Yes! Do the mail and map prep first and then everything works fabulously! Thank you so much-this is by far the easiest way to add apps. BTW I added the 1.1.1 apps since I didn't want to do the 1.1.2. jailbreak first.

appleguy

Nov 14, 2007, 02:22 AM

can confirm this works
running google maps and mail from here (after running the google prep and mail prep.

thanks for the link

lindstrom

Nov 14, 2007, 02:58 AM

Yupp, everything seems to be working really well for me too. Thanks to the thread starter for the link!

mattydub

Nov 14, 2007, 09:40 AM

Yupp, everything seems to be working really well for me too. Thanks to the thread starter for the link!

your welcome... ;)

iTouchU

Nov 17, 2007, 12:21 AM

works for me

i guess if u like it donate:
Here (http://repo.us.to/info)

boonguyen

Nov 17, 2007, 11:35 PM

(Found on another forum)

Add
repo.us.to

to your list of installer resources, and install the iphone apps through installer!!!!!

Matty...I haven't upgraded to 1.1.2 yet because I don't want to lose my iPhone apps & fixed iCal. With your method, do I need to upgrade to 1.1.2 AND jailbreak it before your method works? If so, is there a computer-less jailbreak method for 1.1.2 yet? That's how I jailbreaked initially with 1.1.1. Thanks in advance for your help.

dorliberty

Nov 18, 2007, 04:37 AM

thx man ! works great for me .. i had iphone apps before but the mail didnt work.. but now it working ! thx !

mattydub

Nov 19, 2007, 03:19 PM

Matty...I haven't upgraded to 1.1.2 yet because I don't want to lose my iPhone apps & fixed iCal. With your method, do I need to upgrade to 1.1.2 AND jailbreak it before your method works? If so, is there a computer-less jailbreak method for 1.1.2 yet? That's how I jailbreaked initially with 1.1.1. Thanks in advance for your help.

No you don't need to upgrade to 1.1.2
Although, I am not sure why you would be doing this if you already have your iphone apps installed???

As for the jailbreak of 1.1.2 it is a pretty simple process.
I myself have not upgraded yet simply because there is no benefit to it for me. But as long as you use Oktoprep, and follow the instructions, it should really be no problem.

mmfy

Nov 19, 2007, 09:49 PM

Seems 2 work 4 me!

Jasonbot

Nov 20, 2007, 02:57 PM

What apps can I install using this?

EDIT: figured it out myself

srent5

Nov 27, 2007, 03:51 AM

Works flawlessly! So easy to install!

evilgreg

Nov 28, 2007, 11:47 PM

is this still working? i cant get it to work on my touch

redmachine

Dec 4, 2007, 09:30 AM

Just done this on a 1.1.1 ipod touch - works perfectly.

Google maps is absolutely awesome - so slick and responsive.

Gmail works perfectly, really easy to send emails

Mobile notes is far better than the 3rd party notepad apps ive download already

Weather works great - just a shame the icon on the summerboard doesnt change to represent current weather etc.

All in all, a monkey could install these apps on it - its fool proof.

Just make sure you install the prep. packs first before the applications - they are all on the installer source page though.

notjustjay

Dec 4, 2007, 11:11 AM

While my own personal Touch had the iPhone apps added using iJailBreakMe, I can confirm this technique works.

... because I did it to one of the demo model Touch's at Future Shop :D

andybno1

Dec 4, 2007, 02:08 PM

is this still working? i cant get it to work on my touch
how do u mean it doesn't work? in what way is it not working?

SpaceMagic

Dec 4, 2007, 02:33 PM

I am so confused... please can you help...

Where do I enter this? Can you please direct me from the very start... i.e. i have a shop bought stock ipod with firmware 1.1.2... what next?

Thanks!!

notjustjay

Dec 4, 2007, 02:48 PM

I am so confused... please can you help...

Where do I enter this? Can you please direct me from the very start... i.e. i have a shop bought stock ipod with firmware 1.1.2... what next?

Thanks!!

From a stock iPod with 1.1.2, you need to do the following:

1. Find and download the firmware 1.1.1 restore file from the web. It's about 150 megs.
2. Restore your iPod to firmware 1.1.1 through iTunes.
3. Jailbreak your iPod. In doing so a new app called "Installer" will be added to the home menu.
4. Add the new source to the installer app and follow the instructions in the first message of this thread, to download and install the iPhone apps.
5. (If you want) You can download and run "OktoPrep", re-update your iPod to 1.1.2, and re-jailbreak.

As you can see, this thread describes step 4. The "how to" for the first steps are readily available in this forum and through Google, so just do a bit of reading and you'll find more detailed instructions.

andybno1

Dec 5, 2007, 12:17 AM

I am so confused... please can you help...

Where do I enter this? Can you please direct me from the very start... i.e. i have a shop bought stock ipod with firmware 1.1.2... what next?

Thanks!!

right.......

download the 1.1.1 official firmware (http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-3932.20070927.p23dD/iPod1,1_1.1.1_3A110a_Restore.ipsw), save it to a place you will remember.

if your touch isn't already in recovery mode as already instructed plug touch into pc/mac load itunes up and then hold down the lock/wake button and home key keep them held down eventually your touch will shut off, keep the buttons held down and when you see the apple logo let go of the lock/wake key ONLY leaving the home key pressed down and eventually you should get the itunes logo with pic of the usb wire.

iTunes should now say its detected an ipod in recovery mode click ok, now depending what system your using for windows hold the shift key down or for mac options key then press restore and point iTunes to the ipsw file and click open, iTunes should start restoring your touch to 1.1.1. When its done point the touch's safari to jailbreame.com, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on install AppSnapp and soon after safari will "crash" if you wait yout touch will start to auto jailbreak, if memory serves me once the install has complete reboot your touch and your jailbroken.

to upgrade to 1.1.2 first step, go to installer then scroll down to 1.1.1 tweaks and install oktoprep. Once installed plug ipod in to pc/mac and update to 1.1.2. When updated grab the 1.1.2 jailbreak (http://conceitedsoftware.com/iphone/1.1.2-jailbreak.zip) program and extract to a folder. If you are running windows then run windows.bat if mac then the osx file, tick install ssh and click the jailbreak button. When this has finised doing its thing power off your touch then turn it back on, your touch will reboot when loaded up (this is normal) when its rebooted you will then have a jailbroken 1.1.2

SpaceMagic

Dec 5, 2007, 02:39 AM

notjustjay

Dec 5, 2007, 08:28 AM

nc7r

Dec 9, 2007, 07:32 PM

Fantastic.

Absolutely amazing. This is the best method to get apps on to the iPod Touch in my opinion. I've had some trouble with my network and using SSH and this is instant and works perfect!

:)

nc7r

Dec 9, 2007, 07:55 PM

Double Post whoops

nc7r

Dec 9, 2007, 08:01 PM

Wow guys, that's fantastic. Thanks...

When I download 1.1.1 and option-restore or option-update my iPod it extracts but then says something along the lines of the update failed error (5). I have tried everything, searching forums...

I am on iTunes 7.5, MacBook with Leopard. Again, any help would be great! Thanks!

Go to "Library, iTunes, iPod Software updates" then delete the folder's contents if you can see it. If not then show hidden files on your Mac by opening terminal, and then typing:

# defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool true
# KillAll Finder

To stop hidden files change 'True' with 'False' on the first line.

Once you've made sure that file is empty. Plug your iPod in, and hit restore as usual. It'll wipe your iPod and then use the latest iPod software package.

After doing that, Option-click your 1.1.1 file which should be something along the lines of "iPhone1,1_1.1.1_3A109a_Restore.ipsw" - if you need it then email me as I've got a version that definitely works.

Once you've done that it should give you the steps of like Extracting iPod update, installing, cleaning up etc.

If you've got any problems then PM or PM me for my MSN address. I had some problems like this but I've got a fully cracked iPod Touch now, even with iPhone apps:

http://tangerine.quickshareit.com/share/ipoddc84e.jpg

frankiejoe577

Dec 10, 2007, 02:29 AM

eyvind

Dec 18, 2007, 02:15 PM

The Maps, Mail, and note pad all work fine, But I tried to uninstall the mail one for a momment and it crashed my ipod touch and it kept restarting non stop.
I restored an reinstalled and works fine, but dont try to uninstall.

Replying to an oldish post here, but this is probably caused by mail automatically checking for new messages. Did you switch "Auto Check" to "manual" in Settings->Mail before uninstalling?

othersongs

Dec 19, 2007, 06:50 PM

great work.
thanks so much!

TuffLuffJimmy

Dec 25, 2007, 04:24 PM

I can't figure out what I am doing wrong, I added the thing to the sources but I can't find the iphone apps anywhere on the tab that says 'install', where should I be looking to get them?

Slip

Dec 26, 2007, 08:57 AM

Doh, nevermind - helps if you type repo.us.to correctly!

lol, same here, the Dictionary was determined to edit it to repos instead of repo.
+1 for it working

audiodan

Jan 14, 2008, 04:39 PM

NOTE:

Was changed to:

applerepo.com