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iPhone Firmware 1.1.2 On The Way
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I remember Steve saying that " Apple may open the iPhone up to 3rd party apps" and then decided to go with web apps instead, to keep the system locked down tight. He said it would keep the bad guys from exploiting the operating system.
This only have to do with JAILBREAKING (using jailbreakme) not UNLOCKING. And this is because jailbreakme relies on the TIFF exploit, which was patched in 1.1.2. The TIFF exploit has nothing to do with unlocking nor has anything to do with the jailbreaking technique used in iNdepedence.
So..No, no one has confirmed that unlocking is broken on 1.1.2.
And yet they are releasing an SDK. The webapps are only there to take our minds off the SDK till it is released. Thats why the SDK was announced like right after the webapps were.
Well it seems to go without saying that it would stop that too. Just my opinion, not trying to argue with you.
I know. That is the implication in my post. 1.1.2 fixed that particular glaring security hole.
btw. @ Compile em all
If you cannot jailbreak, you cannot unlock yes? The unlocking procedure requires a 3rd party app on the iPhone does it not?
Right, and im saying that hacking your iPhone fixes it too, therefore, if the switch to 1.1.2 only fixes that, theres no incentive.
To what end? To accomplish what exactly? 1.4 million iPhones sold and active in the U.S.
Point out to me one negative security exploit. One.
No kidding. Thats why I didn't wait around for Apple to do it. I used Apptapp and fixed it myself.
Taken care of. Do some reading.
I asked you to point at one NEGATIVE security EXPLOIT. Not a potential hole. I meant point at a story, even a BS story, of someone being maliciously hacked.
Is it not possible for people who buy 1.1.2 iPhones to use iNdependence to downgrade to 1.1.1 or 1.0.2 to get it jailbroken?
Also, do we know if the 1.1.2 firmware also disables the iNdependence method of "Activating" your iPhone to use iPod and Safari features?
Me hoping not!
(Apple - a love hate relationship)
Also, do we know if the 1.1.2 firmware also disables the iNdependence method of "Activating" your iPhone to use iPod and Safari features?
Me hoping not!
(Apple - a love hate relationship)
iTunes radio stations
I want to know when they will have the iTunes radio stations on the iPhone but it will most likely come later on
I want to know when they will have the iTunes radio stations on the iPhone but it will most likely come later on
Any exploit in any Apple software should be plugged immediately. I expect that of Apple. No ifs, no buts.
I'm not saying they should stop people from jailbreaking however, just that if the route in is via a genuine security exploit then they are obliged to fix it, and quickly.
Yes, but if jailbreaking is broken it does not mean unlocking is broken. I mean, you may not be able to get the app into the phone at first, but once you do, it is possible that the unlock method works as it did with 1.1.1.
Not all iPhone users are as obviously l33t as you. Apple should patch the TIFF exploit, and they have. That's good, it shows they take security seriously.
If you want to stick at 1.1.1 and patch yourself that's ok too. You can still pretend to be a hacker.
Is it not possible for people who buy 1.1.2 iPhones to use iNdependence to downgrade to 1.1.1 or 1.0.2 to get it jailbroken?
Also, do we know if the 1.1.2 firmware also disables the iNdependence method of "Activating" your iPhone to use iPod and Safari features?
Me hoping not!
(Apple - a love hate relationship)
Anyone?
Hackers identified a hole and leveraged that security flaw to regain access and jailbreak phones and then closed that hole when they were done. How can people still complain that the hackers are doing something wrong? sounds like they are closing holes and putting apple on notice that these holes exist.
Apple is doing what they are supposed to do for their non-3rd party customers to be "secure". It's just a pity that apologists cant distinguish Apple's security efforts from their inability to release any worthwhile apps that dont drain the user's wallet.
Apple is doing what they are supposed to do for their non-3rd party customers to be "secure". It's just a pity that apologists cant distinguish Apple's security efforts from their inability to release any worthwhile apps that dont drain the user's wallet.
That's the frustrating thing for us. I understand the security fixes; but iToner doesn't use any exploits or other nasty mechanisms for putting ringtones on your phone.
It'll be unfortunate if Apple really is intentionally breaking iToner with each release of their firmware. It sure smells like that about now.
Hm, I see you must go to church a lot....
How did any of the 3rd party apps that Apple broke (to prevent threats to present and future revenue streams,) annoyed, harassed, or inconvenienced people? Particularly people like you, who didn't install any of these 3rd party apps (and probably don't know how to, anyway.)
Do you even know what you are talking about?
So afraid of Knowledge, and apparently you've never met her