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UPDATE:

Please Use ZiPhone, it works on all firmware versions.

Wow, jail breaking the iPhone and iPod touch is way easier then ever before.

Hackers hdm/metasploit, kroo, dinopio, rezn, drudge, pumpkin, davidc, dunham, and NerveGas just setup and “instant” jailbreak for the iPhone and iPod Touch simply by going to a website.
Installer.app allows for third party application you like like an awesome NES emulator, ssh and much more.

Instructions on how to hack the 1.1.1 iPhone:

  1. Go to jailbreakme.com (don’t go to this site if you’re not using an iPhone of iPod touch).
  2. Read the directions
  3. Scroll down and select “Install AppSnapp”
  4. Safari disappears and you’ll simply return to the Home screen, this is a good thing.
  5. Just wait. It sometimes takes up to 5 minutes as it’s network dependant (I’m assuming it’s downloading and installing installer.app at this time).
  6. WAIT!! don’t do anything and be patient.
  7. Finally, you’ll be asked to “Slide-to-unlock”.

* If Safari hangs, just hold the home button for until you’re home again and try again.

You’re home screen will now have installer.app and you’re set to have all of those third party apps the “community” way.

I’m not sure how long this expoit will last, since it’s based off the TIFF exploit found shortly after the 1.1.1 release but it looks like installer.app won’t be needed for very long with the announment a few weeksback about an SDK release for the systems.

I went ahead and ran the installer on my phone before writing this post and it runs great. The new installer.app version 3 is great and finally manageable with it’s new UI. I’m still not sure how much I’ll use it though, since I’ve been perfectly fine with 1.1.1 since it’s release and not having any “third party apps” along with it.

  • I was in the #iphone channel when drudge went in there and had some people test it. These guys really are great. Now... onto a 1.1.1 re-virginize ;)
  • Petah
    bummer, didn't work for me (did work for a co-worker though). Clicked the link, it tried to open another page (conceitedsoftware/jb/magic.tif) then safari just exited. Tried opening this link manually, same result. Tried it from a non iphone web browser (under windoze) and got a quicktime logo with a ? in it. (sigh). Too bad, it looked pretty cool.
  • Petah: I had a similar issue but I just restarted the phone and installer.app was installed. I then reinstalled it just to make sure. good luck.
  • Blair
    When I try this, my iphone just hangs in Safari. After about 10 minutes or so I hold the home key down to get back and try again only to get the same problem. I have tried rebooting and trying again. It still will not work. Anyone else seeing this? Any ideas?
  • Rob
    Blue question mark is explained here (point #2):
    http://jailbreakme.com/faq.html
  • Wow, that is a pretty serious security hole...
  • Jim
    Same problem as Blair. Clicked on link. Waited for 20 minutes. Rebooted. No change.
  • Miris
    I have the same problem, Safari just quits, I wait and nothing happens. Except, I got a call from "1" and "Slide to answer" appeared, after answering the phone freezes...

    Any ideas how to solve this?
  • Amy
    I had the same issue too then decided to try it by taking off my passcode first. Worked like a charm!
  • Leng Hong
    keep getting log out whenever I tap Install Appsnapp, please advise.

    I rebooted iPhone several times still do not see the Slide to Unlock message prompt. Please help.

    do you think too many people are logging on?
  • nstryker
    here's my advice: don't install random shit from unknown sources on your $400 phone.
  • Especially not stuff that only works by exploiting a major security vulnerability.
  • shane
    do u have to be running wi-fi for it to work or can u just do it over edge
  • nstryker: nullriver and the other people behind the project are hardly "unknown sources".

    Jared: If you're worried about security it's best if you install the app because if allowed it will fix the hole.

    shane: no.

    everyone else: If you follow the directions you shouldn't have a problem. Make sure you're running 1.1.1 and if you still have an issue then you'll need to look somewhere else for support as I can't help.
  • Franky A
    Ok mine works fine and has for over a week... but for no reason Ill be doing something in a program say NES or SAFARI and it kicks me out and put me to my desktop (or whatever you call it) and doesnt save anything. Any ideas?
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