iOS4 preview features, well see more to come in a few days (June 21st) but here is the deal with this iOS4 update it will only be available for the iPhone 3G and 3Gs as well as the new iPhone there is no support for the iPhone 2GFirmware 3.1.3 who knows maybe somebody might port the iOs4 to a 2G @planetbeing lol but until then no supoort for the iPhone 2G, i am unsure if it will be supported on the iPod Touch 2G and 3G i am certain it wont be available on the iPod Touch 1G.
And a new iTunes will also be available come Monday. The iTunes 9.2 so prepare people get your resources cleared up if you are gonna get your hands on this becuase its gonna be a downloading craze for iPhone Fanboys everywhere.
But be cautioned that those of you who are in the unlocking and jailbreaking community please dont update your iPhone 3G or 3GS because you will lose your jailbreak and unlock, those with a iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 3G please take the time right now as you read this to back up your SHSH files, just run your Cydia app and back them up to Saurik servers, these SHSH files is required for iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 3G's to be jailbroken in the future steps on how to back up your SHSh files is right below you can also use iH8Sn0w's SHSH autobackup software it can be downloaded by clicking *HERE*
If you need info on when a jailbreak will be available in near time for your iDevice just visit iH8Sn0w's website by clicking *HERE* or GeoHot's website by clicking *HERE*
Now for steps in backing up your SHSH files:
Excerpt taken from Sinfuliphone.com:
For everyone who is wondering, Crapple has STOPPED SIGNING 3.1.2 FW so at this point you will no longer be able to get your ECID SHSH for 3.1.2 FW. You will only be able to get your 3.1.3 ECID SHSH file.
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This guide will explain how to backup your ECID SHSH file for your iPhone 3GS.
Q: What the hell is an SHSH file and why do I need it?
A: When the iPhone 3GS was released Apple introduced a new Firmware restore process. Basically now when you restore your 3GS iTunes will contact Apple's restore server to verify if the firmware you are trying to restore is allowed to be restored to your device. The server then sends a message back either approving or denying the request. If the server APPROVES the request, it sends back a file (SHSH) to iTunes which will then allow you to continue the restore to your device.
However though if Apple is no longer approving requests for certain firmware then you will not be able to restore. Instead you will receive a message telling you that “The iPhone "iPhone" could not be restored. This device isn't eligible for the requested build.”
So by saving your SHSH file you will be able to continue to restore your device even if Apple is no longer approving that firmware. SHSH files are unique for EVERY DEVICE, so you can't just use someone else's file. Also anytime a new firmware comes out you will need to recreate another new SHSH file for that specific firmware. You will only be able to restore your device with firmware for which you have save the SHSH file for.
The only devices that use this method right now are the iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, and the iPod Touch 2G. So you only need to save this file if you have one of those three devices. This DOES NOT apply to the iPhone 2G, 3G or the iPod Touch 1G.
Now with that all being said, onto the how to guide.
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Things you will need
- First thing you will need to do is put your device into DFU mode. If you don't know how to do that then Google is your friend.
- After your device is in DFU mode then open up ECID Grabber and click on the "Get ECID" button. You will then get a pop-up window and your ECID will now be in the box like this.
- Next you need to open up Umbrella.exe or Umbrealla64.exe depending on what OS your using.
- Paste your ECID into the first box, select the device and firmware that you want to save your SHSH file for and then select Apple for SHSH Repository.
- Click Submit and in a moment you should get a message in the bottom right corner just as shown in the picture below.
- This file will be saved in the same folder where you loaded Umbrella.exe or Umbrella64.exe
If you would like more info on how you can use this file to RESTORE your device you can refer to this thread.
How to Create Your Own Local iTunes Restore Server! - SiNfuL iPhone
During STEP 4 you can also choose Cydia from the dropdown list. This will first check to see if Cydia has an SHSH on file for you and if it does then it will save the file to your computer. This will allow you to use this ECID.SHSH file to create a Local Restore Server as described in this thread.
How to Create Your Own Local iTunes Restore Server! - SiNfuL iPhone
or simple put:
Backing up your SHSH blobs (files) will allow you to downgrade to an earlier (Jailbreakable) version of the iPhone software if you ever accidentally upgrade or apply a security path distributed by Apple. Saving the files is not necessary to take advantage of the upcoming Spirit Jailbreak, or any other Jailbreak, but it can prepare you for the eventual issues you may have down the road and it’s a simple process so I’d recommend it.
Before you begin using this guide, you’ll need your devices ECID, to find it, use this tutorial.
To get your SHSH files, simply download Firmware Umbrella, which is used to capture and save ECID. This tool is available for both, Mac and Windows.
1. Unzip and run Firmware Umbrella.
2. Enter your iPhone’s ECID. If you do not know how to find ECID of your iDevice then follow this guide.
3. A file will be saved into the Firmware Umbrella directory. Save this file somewhere safe.
That’s it, you’ve got your SHSH files and you’re safe should anything happen.
OR i have complied the enitre process with pictures in this file *HERE*
The new iPhone 4 announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2010.
Since Apple gave us a sneak peek back in April of what's new on the iPhone's latest OS, CEO Steve Jobs' WWDC keynote speech (live blog) failed to blow us away. However, Jobs did claim 1,500 incremental improvements to the new operating system, including a new name: iOS 4.
New name: Apple is calling its new OS "iOS 4," since it works for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
Multitasking: At long last, we'll be able to run multiple apps--including third-party apps--at the same time.
E-mail: iOS 4 gets a unified in-box for multiple e-mail accounts. It includes threaded e-mail conversations and the ability to delete all conversations at once.
Folders: Create folders by dragging one app on top of another, a good way to create a sort-of application launcher. You can rename folders and drag on more apps at any time.
Camera software: As camera hardware jumps from 3 megapixels to 5, the onboard software gets 5x digital zoom and tap to focus.
HD video recording: New to iOS 4 is a high-def recording rate of 720p at 30 frames per second (and keeps the LED flash on for HD recordings). One-click sharing from the phone.
iMovie will let you edit high-def iPhone 4 videos from the phone, but it will cost you $5 to get it.
(Credit: James Martin/CNET)iMovie for iPhone: The iMovies app can edit HD videos from the phone. From there, you'll be able to MMS, share videos via MobileMe, YouTube, and e-mail--but notably not through Facebook. iMovie will be able to pan and zoom and add effects, transitions, and themes. It will also tack geolocation into the movie titles. You can record videos directly into a video timeline and pinch to change the scale or drag to trim or edit the video. You'll also be able to choose your export size. iMovie will cost $4.99 in the App Store.
Video conferencing: Taking advantage of the front-facing camera is support for video conferencing. FaceTime, as it's called, works over Wi-Fi in landscape or portrait mode for any iOS 4 device with a front-facing camera. Wi-Fi only for now, but Jobs hinted that 3G is coming.
iBooks: Later this month, you'll be able to annotate, tap to bookmark a page, view and read PDFs, and select between books or PDFs within your iBooks shelves. The table of contents will display all your bookmarks and notes.
Bing: Apple is adding Bing to iPhone's search. You'll be able to choose Google, Yahoo, or Bing for your search engine.
Enterprise integration: Data protection, device management, wireless app distribution, deeper VPN support, and support for multiple Exchange accounts (and Exchange Server 2010) are coming to iOS 4.
iAds: A new ad platform builds ads into apps, and keeps the app experience bound within the app. Translation: You won't get kicked out of the app if you click an ad.
Miscellaneous additions: Half curl page transitions and draggable map annotations all for app developers.
Availability: Developers get iOS 4 on Monday, which means that the general public won't. iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch (except the first generation) will get a free upgrade on their existing iPhones on June 21, though not all features will be supported off the bat--for example, FaceCall, which requires a front-facing camera that those devices don't have.
Catch all iPhone and WWDC 2010 news at CNET.
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