Energizer AP1201 iphone 4 Modification

Energizer AP1201 Modification

Problem: Let’s say an AP1201 and an iphone 4 are both 100% charged and combined together immediately after disconnected from the power. The AP1201 will start charging the phone immediately no matter how much battery left in the phone – even though it’s 100% charged! In 2 hours the AP1201 goes completely discharged while the phone is still full in charge, being able to do nothing once the battery REALLY drops to 20%.

Solution: Add a switch to control the on and off of charging! Only turn on the AP1201 when the phone battery amount is low. In this case no energy will be wasted on running through the circuits and no dissipation in air – get TRUELY 80% extra time.

Step 1: Check the space under the battery cover.

Step 2: select the micro switch that can be fit in the space

Step 3: Disconnect the positive side of the battery

Step 4: connect the switch between battery and circuit

Step 5: Relocated battery, release enough space to place switch

Step 6: Measure position on the battery cover for micro switch

Step 7: Make a hole on the battery cover

Step 8: glue the switch

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Greenpois0n untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 comes to Windows

It's been a painful two days, hasn't it? If you're a Windows user looking for an untethered jailbreak for your iDevice, the answer is most certainly "yes." The Chronic Dev Team has just let loose thegreenpois0n untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1, but unlike the build released 48 hours ago, this one's meant for Wintel boxes. The team's site seems to be down at the moment (shocker!), but there's a download mirror linked below if you just can't wait to get going. As always, we'd caution you to back up your iPad, iPod touch or iPhone before doing the deed, and since it's the first of its kind (for this version of iOS, anyway), we'd be ready to see a few bugs along the way. Minor details, we know. 

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Dev Team Releases Redsn0w 0.9.7b4 For iOS 4.2.1 Untethered Jailbreak

The iPhone Dev Team recently released the Redsn0w untethered jailbreak tool for the iOS 4.2.1 in beta formand since then it has had several updates. The newest update; RedSn0w 0.9.7b4 released today to untether your iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak without the need for a separate program for usbmuxd. This untether is currently a "backup plan" from the iPhone Dev Team. Keep in mind it requires access to the iOS 4.2b3 firmware and your iOS 4.2b3 SHSH blobs saved (to learn how to save your SHSH blobs check TinyUmbrella here and the the second half of this tutorial for SAM here.) Currently the untether is Mac only but the next update will bring Windows support.

The Dev-Team is workign overtime to fix all the issues to get it ready for the general public. They have already gotten Redsn0w 0.9.7b2 to fix native app crashes and RedSn0w 0.9.7b3 to fix bugs related to non-GUI programs such as FaceTime, Winterboard themes, and embedded videos in iTunes. The devs have also updated their blog post to provdie more details about their new beta version:

The fourth beta is now available (testers ONLY please!). Starting with this version, redsn0w no longer requires you to install and run a separate program for the usbmux (this was a non-trivial procedure for many). It's okay to keep that program running if you normally use it for ssh anyway. We also think we've fixed a race condition in the GUI that was causing redsn0w to crash during the "Preparing JB Monte Files" step. Nothing at all has changed on the iPhone side (where the main issues are still just Bluetooth and Skype).

We would just like to reiterate that RedSn0w 0.9.7 beta is still not meant for the general public, so we'd recommend steering clear of the jailbreak tool if you are new to the jailbreak scene. The new RedSn0w is currently meant for those interested in beta testing and is only available for Mac users, Windows users will have to wait for the public release of RedSn0w 0.9.7. If you plan to beta test it, then download RedSn0w 0.9.7b4 for Mac using the download link posted below (Dev Team has advised beta testers to test it after a fresh restore). You can find instructions on how to untether using RedSn0w by following our step-by-step guide here.

Just as a reminder though, there is an easier jailbreak method – JailbreakMe 3.0 – which was said to be released on December 30th by @Comex. No further information has currently been released regarding it's status but as soon as info comes in, we'll be sure to fill you in on it.

Download Redsn0w 0.9.7b4 for Mac OS

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Redsn0w 0.9.7b4 will Include USBMuxd and Beta 5 with Windows Version

Just a quick heads up! Redsn0w 0.9.7 beta was out yesterday to bring untethered jailbreak foriOS 4.2.1 but some of our readers has reported that usbmuxd process  is not working with them. Also Windows users were left behind and couldn't convert their devices to untethered jailbreak.

Though, the iPhone Dev Team is working hard on releasing new betas so in a new tweet todayconfirming that Redsn0w 0.9.7b4 will incorporates usbmuxd so you shouldn't worry anymore. In the same tweet, the iPhone Dev Team has confirmed that after finishing this task, the next version (Redsn0w 0.9.7b5) will include the Windows version.

This indicates that we may very soon see the public release of Redsn0w 0.9.7. More updates as they come ! Stay tuned !

HOW TO : iOS 4.2.1 Untethered Jailbreak with Redsn0w 0.9.7b1

As promised, the iPhone Dev Team has released the necessary jailbreak tools which can untether the latestiOS 4.2.1 jailbreak on iPhone 4, iPod touch 4G, and iPad. Old-generation iOS devices already have untethered jailbreak on iOS 4.2.1.

For those who don't know, Apple has already patched the untethered patch in iOS 4.2.1 update so it becomes tethered jailbreak on new-generation devices mentioned above. Being tethered jailbroken means that once your iPhone is successfully jailbroken, you'll need to connect your iPhone to your computer if you ever need to reboot your iPhone or your iPhone loses battery charge. The updates Redsn0w 0.9.7b1 brings untethered jailbreak for those devices on iOS 4.2.1.

Below is the full step-by-step guide to jailbreak your iOS device using Redsn0w 0.9.7b1 and get untethered jailbreak immediately. 

STEP 1: First of all, you have to jailbreak your iOS 4.2.1 device using Redsn0w by following the step by step instructions posted here.

STEP 2: Once jailbroken, tap on Cydia and check if your 4.2b3 SHSH blobs saved or not. You should see "SHSH: 4.2b3" in the status as shown in the screenshot below:

STEP 3: Now download Redsn0w 0.9.7b1 from the links given below and connect your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.

STEP 4: Since this is a beta release, you must have usbmuxd that can be download from here. Now start terminal in python-client directory then type in the following commands:

chmod +x tcprelay.py

./tcprelay.py -t 22:2222

STEP 5: Now start Redsn0w 0.9.7b1 and point it to the official iOS 4.2.1 .IPSW file.

STEP 6: In the next page, check on Jailbreak Monte which untethers your iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak then point it to iOS 4.2 beta 3 firmware (Google it if you don't have a developer account).

STEP 7: Final step is to put your iOS device in DFU Mode using Redsn0w instructions on the screen.

Finally, sit back and let Redsn0w go in bunch of steps and you'll finally get untethered jailbreak on your new-generation iOS device.

Please note that this is a beta release, and upcoming versions will bring support for Windows users and will have built-in usbmuxd for easy process.

Download Redsn0w 0.9.7b1 for Mac OS X
Download iOS 4.2.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch 
Download iTunes 10.1.1 for Windows / Mac OS X

Cydia Now Saving iOS 4.2.1 SHSH Blobs for Untethered Jailbreak Today !

Earlier today, Cydia started saving SHSH blobs of iOS 4.2.1 on new-generation devices only since I couldn't see the SHSH blobs on my iPhone 3G but it's been saved on iPhone 4. This happens because you'll get theuntethered jailbreak after few hours !

This may be useful to get the untethered jailbreak. To save SHSH blobs of iOS 4.2.1, just tap on Cydia from your new-generation iOS device and hit on the Make my life easier button to save your blobs immediately.

For those who don't know, the iPhone Dev Team will release untethered Redsn0w 0.9.6b7 jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 or what's known by the backup plan today. We'll of course be posting this as soon as it's available for download and will be back

iriver Story Touch edition reader shows up on fan site

It's been a while since we've heard anything from iriver on the e-reader front, so this one isn't a huge surprise. It looks like the Story is getting a nice, compact Touch edition, and while we don't have full specs yet, we do have plenty of photos, and we also know it's going to boast a 6-inch, touchscreen display (which appears to be some type of e-ink), 2GB of internal storage, with SDHC expansion up to 32GB. This one's going to be for the Korean market only, so we don't expect to get our hands on one anytime soon, but we can always dream. Another photo is below, hit the source link for more.

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NPD: Android is now top-selling OS in American smartphones

Step aside, BlackBerrys and iPhones, the American consumer has voted with his wallet and picked Android as his favorite flavor in the quarter just gone. NPD's number crunchers have just announced their findings for Q2 2010, concluding that 33 percent of phones sold during the period had Android on board. This marks the first time in eons (Q4 2007, to be more precise) that RIM has not held the crown of most purchased smartphone OS on US soil, with its BlackBerrys accounting for 28% of the market and Apple's iPhone occupying third spot with 22%. Motorola and HTC are the key suspects fingered for Android's continuing ascent, with the "large screen allure" of their handsets playing well with the buying public. Skip after the break for a more detailed breakdown.

Jailbreak your Apple iphone 4 !

It's finally here, after being declared completely legal to jailbreak your iPhone,JailbreakMe 2.0 is released.

Now, any and all iDevices can be jailbroken by simply visiting the URL above; however, before you start your devious adventure in the land of apps not approved by big brother Apple, there are a few issues.

The webpage is being slammed at the moment so you'll have to wait. There is a chance the jailbreak will not work, and you could brick your phone. MMS and Facetime are having complications after jailbreaking. And finally, carrier unlock still needs to be done with ultrasn0w.

But beyond those small stepping stones, jailbreaking is just a touch away.

AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Team Up on Smartphone Payment System

System aims directly for Visa and MasterCard

There are four major wireless carriers in the U.S. today: Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, andAT&T. The four carriers battle fiercely to land exclusive handsets and customers in the mobile market. Getting three of those four major carriers to work together on one plan seems unlikely.

The only thing that could drive AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile to work together is money – the three carriers are reportedly working together on a new system that could replace credit cards with payments using a smartphone. Bloomberg reports that the carriers are working on the idea for a system that could rival MasterCard and Visa.

Payments on the system according to Bloomberg sources close to the deal would be made through Discover and Barclays, two of the four major credit card payment-processing firms. Credit cards are a huge business with MasterCard alone handling $2.45 trillion of credit cardspending last year.

The system will be trialed at test stores in Atlanta, Georgia and stores in three other cities in America. The system would allow the user to pay for purchases at the register using a contactless system on their smartphones.

Analyst Richard Crone of Crone consulting LLC said, "This is definitely a game-changer." He continued saying, "[Wireless carriers] are the biggest recurring billers in every market. They are experts at processing payments."

There are similar services already in use in other countries with payments being processed using smartphones in Japan, Turkey, and in the UK. AT&T and Verizon are reportedly equal partners in the venture with T-Mobile having a smaller stake. Retailers are welcoming of a new processing system in hopes that the fees on purchased made using the system will be less than the 1% to 2% that credit card firms typically charge on each transaction today.

However, none of the sources that Bloomberg cites were able to give an indication of how much the processing fees would be or when the trials of the new payment system would start in test cities. Fees on credit and debit card purchases are a $40 billion per year industry.

Windows Phone 7 coming to Europe in October, US in November, according to Microsoft COO

Here's something that seems to have slipped the net from Kevin Turner's recent presentation on Windows Phone 7 devices. While discussing the move to Microsoft's next great hope in the mobile space, the Redmond COO told the world that the transition is expected to happen in the October timeframe across Europe, and in the November timeframe in the US. This is the most explicit anyone from Microsoft has been about the likely launch date for Windows Phone 7, and sets up the intriguing potentiality of Europeans getting to savor the goodness of the brand new OS ahead of their US brethren. See Kevin dishing the info on video after the break.

Amazon's third-generation Kindle 'temporarily sold out,' bookworms curse the universe

Gone so soon, Kindle? Due to what we can only assume is unprecedented demand or a terrible shortfall in supply, Amazon's third-generation Kindle (you know, the one with 3G and WiFi) is already sold out. Just days after being pushed into the world, the $189 e-reader is now hoisting a "temporarily sold out" sign, with Bezos and Company urging prospective consumers to place their order now in order to "reserve a place in line." So, what'll it be? Reserve now, or throw a temper tantrum? Tough call, we know.

homemade $1,500 IMSI catcher, Hacker intercepts phone calls, claims GSM is beyond repair

In 2009, Chris Paget showed the world the vulnerabilities of RFID by downloading the contents of US passports from the safety of his automobile. This year, he's doing the same for mobile phones. Demonstrating at DefCon 2010, the white hat hacker fooled 17 nearby GSM phones into believing his $1,500 kit (including a laptop and two RF antennas) was a legitimate cell phone base station, and proceeded to intercept and record audience calls. "As far as your cell phones are concerned, I'm now indistinguishable from AT&T," he told the crowd. The purpose of the demonstration was highlight a major flaw in the 2G GSM system, which directs phones to connect to the tower with the strongest signal regardless of origin -- in this case, Paget's phony tower. 

The hacker did caveat that his system could only intercept outbound calls, and that caller ID could tip off the owner of a handset to what's what, but he says professional IMSI catchers used by law enforcement don't suffer from such flaws and amateur parity would only be a matter of time. "GSM is broken," Paget said, "The primary solution is to turn it off altogether." That's a tall order for a world still very dependent on the technology for mobile connectivity, but we suppose AT&T and T-Mobile could show the way. Then again, we imagine much of that same world is still using WEP and WPA1 to "secure" their WiFi.

Wired, AP, MobileBeat, Forbes, IDG

Mario Kart toys Remote Control??

To win at Mario Kart on a console you must master two things: drifting and power-ups. Half of that is replicated in these R/C Mario Kart toys, which we saw standing still last month but now can finally see in action motoring around what looks to be either Corporate Carpet Raceway or CDR Castle. The controller emits that familiar jingling item select sound when you've snagged a virtual power-up, and you can see how mushrooms boost your speed while banana peels cause your opponents' cars to freak out. Sadly there is no drifting to be found in this version of the game, but we're wondering if a little tape on the rear wheels wouldn't help address that shortcoming.