As any informed PopSci reader will know, the iPhone is definitely a game-changing piece of hardware, but it's not without its problems. Chief among those nagging little imperfections, for me, was the recessed headphone hack that rejected any headphones but Apple's trademark gl ...more
Learn how to hack your 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 iPhone with Ziphone (zibri) software for Mac or Windows. No technical skills required!
Are you getting little jealous of all those Droid users out there? If so, check out this clip. In it, you will learn how to hack your jailbroken iPhone and install an Android style startup screen to take the place of your normal iPhone display. This will give your iPhone an up ...more
Xeni checks in with the authors of the forthcoming O'Reilly HOWTO book "iPhone Hacks" (David Jurick, Adam and Damien Stolarz) for a demonstration of how to unlock and jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch. The authors promise to teach you how to coax more out of these devices: l ...more
Watch this video to learn an easy and inexpensive way to make an iPhone headphone adaptor. Once you make the adaptor, you can use any set of headphones or even a car input jack.
Do you want to use Apple iPhone's Video Recorder for free, without paying to release the filming length restriction? Well, check out his video tutorial to see how to hack the iPhone Video Recorder version 1.2.4 for non-stop movie recording. Make sure the iPhone Video Recorder ...more
In this video, we learn how to hack your iPhone 3G. To do this, you will need: iPhone 3G, Firmware 3.0 or 3.1 file, charger cable, and the Redsn0w program. First, connect your phone to the computer and then start up the Redsn0w program on your computer. Turn the phone off, the ...more
TooSmartGuys teach viewers how to hack their iPhone using Black Ra1n and Sn0w. First, if you have a jail broken iPhone you should back up your apps by downloading a program called App Back Up. Now, plug your iPhone in and let iTunes load. Allow it to update and you should see ...more
Hallelujah, a miracle tool has been released to the world. This Windows/Mac tool is called Spirit and it enables you to jailbreak any iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad quite easily. And Gizmodo is all over it, with an in-depth guide on exactly how to do it. Some of you may be hackin ...more
Unlock the sim, of your iphone and use it with another company Hack your iPhone. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com
For this hack to work, you will need to have downloaded Angry Birds through the Cydia store and not the official Apple app store. Download a patch (also through Cydia), and get the maximum score every time you fling a bird!
There is a security flaw with any Apple iPhone running firmware version 2.0.2. This flaw potentially gives a person access to your email account and contacts when you have your iPhone locked. This video demonstrates a simple, but impermanent, fix for stopping others from acces ...more
This video will show you how-to hack Bluetooth on your iPhone with an app called BlueSn0W. You'll need a jailbroken Apple device to begin with, so make sure that step is done first. After that you'll be able to hop on someone else's signal.
David Wang of the iPhone Dev Team has achieved what is considered quite a jaw-dropping hacking feat. Yesterday Wang posted a video of Google's Android operating system up and running on an iPhone. Via CNET: "The Android-on-iPhone hack is a notable technical accomplishment, bu ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to cheat at the popular iPhone and Facebook game Zombie farm. This cheat will help you grow your crops super fast and keep your game going at a rapid pace. This hack is super easy and safe and you will be enjoying tasty crops in no time.
Ok first thing first, you need to download the HackPack. In there is necessary things I use in the video. If you are on XP you must install .net frame work. ( the dotnxfx file) vista users don't have too. Link include: http://www.mediafire.com/?mddzxxf12nl http://www.sendspa ...more
Learn how to replicate the much-publicized iPhone lock-screen hack (before Apple patches it)! This hacker's how-to will teach you everything you need to know. For complete instructions, including a detailed, step-by-step overview, and to get started unlocking your friends iPho ...more
The iPhone and iPod touch are nearly identical devices, especially now that Apple has added a front-facing camera to the iPod touch. All that's missing is the phone part. With the help of Lifehacker and apps like Skype and Line2, you can save some money by turning your iPod To ...more
If you've got an iPhone or iPod touch and are looking to hack Bluetooth, check out this video and see how it's done. You'll need your Apple devices to be jailbroken already so make sure you do that step first.
Bring harmony to your digital world by getting your iPhone and your computer to work together. Watch this video to get the scoop on RemoteMouse from Cydia, a hack that will turn your iPhone into a remote control for your computer.
There's only one thing keeping hackers, thieves, law enforcement agencies, and maybe even the people you thought you could trust from breaking into your iPhone should they ever get possession of the device. Their odds of bypassing that thing are pretty good, but there's an eas ...more
Remember the good ol' days when you actually had to swipe your credit or debit card to make a payment at the store? Now all it takes is a flick of the wrist to purchase goods with your card, thanks to RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology from Chase (blink), Visa (p ...more
Apple's screenshot feature is a near-perfect tool for saving images of your iPhone's screen to keep for yourself or share with others. But iOS is missing one thing that would make it almost flawless: a way to rename your screenshots from their original IMG_1234.PNG file name. ...more
It's official! You can jailbreak whatever devices you want without fearing reprisal from the federal government! WIN! If you were worried about the legal implications before, worry no longer, and start taking advantage of your devices! This video will show you how to hack an i ...more
Check out this step-by-step video tutorial on how to take the back off and take apart the new iPhone 3G (2nd generation). The directions here also include how to replace the LCD, touchscreen, battery, and motherboard in Apple's iPhone 3G. It also includes any information that ...more
It's amazing what you can create with a few, everyday household and office supplies. Most of these items are already sitting in your junk drawers, so there's no need to spend money! Kipkay shows you 4 awesome hacks you can make in this "household hack pack" video. 1. iPod/iPh ...more
Now that you're officially allowed to do it, jailbreaking your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad is a better idea than ever before! This video will show you everything you need to jailbreak a wide variety of Apple devices, including the iPhone 3G and 3GS, the iPod Touch 2G and 3G, a ...more
In order for this tutorial to work, you will need a jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch. Once you have this, download the OpenSSH protocol from Cydia and then download WinSCP onto your PC. Once you've hooked everything up and logged in, navigate through your Applications directory ...more
Want to make a phone call on an iPhone 4 running Apple's iOS 4.1, but don't know its passcode? Not a problem. In this clip, we learn a simple trick that will allow you to bypass the lock screen entirely and permit you to view the phone's contact list and place phone calls to a ...more
It isn't a new gadget, but the EyeClops Mini Projector still makes a great stocking stuffer for Christmas Day. It's great for kids to play with, but for techies— it's sure to be something fun to hack and mod this holiday season. The EyeClops Mini Projector looks more like Wal ...more
If you own a PS3 slim and you'd like to jailbreak it (read: hack) this video will show you what to do. You'll be dealing with a firmware of 3.41 or lower, and you'll need an iPhone (2G or 3G only) or an iPod Touch (First Generation Only) Firmware of iOS 3.1.2/3.1.3/4.0.0/4.0.1 ...more
Apple's iOS 4.2.1 firmware update was released yesterday to all iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches, with enhanced multitasking features. It was the first significant update for the iPad since its introduction. And when there's a new firmware update for iOS, there's always a new ...more
If you have an iPhone or an iPod Touch then you probably think that the only places you can listen to your MP3 files are on your laptop, your i-gadget of choice, and your car. But in reality anything that you can groove to on your iPhone or iPod Touch can be listened to - and ...more
Learn how to install Aircrack on your iPhone to hack into almost any WiFi network. First download Aircrack from iHackMyi, then follow these steps: -Set every files' permission to: 777 -Open Terminal in WinSCP from /var/ -Enter the following command: sysctl -w security.mac.pr ...more
Looking to change your iPhone's magnifier? In this hack tutorial, learn how to make your iPhone look more unique with your own personally-picked iPhone magnifier from Cydia after jail breaking your iPhone. Source: www.modmyi.com
Attention all iPhone users. Engadget posts a helpful tip on possibly avoiding that painfully long iPhone 4 upgrade wait: "Apple and AT&T have worked to give folks a little leniency, with existing AT&T users able to upgrade to the iPhone 4 'up to six months early.' In other w ...more
In this video tutorial, learn how to open & take the back off the iPhone 2G. This shows how to crack open the iPhone 2G case, specifically to hardware flash the radio by shorting the test point. This was considered the first hack freeing the iPhone 2G from its simlock. Warnin ...more
This is kind of scary! This video demonstrates just how easy it is to hack into an iPhone to access the data on it - including recovering deleted photos. You only think you've deleted those naughty photos you sent to your girlfriend.... Fortunately, there is a way... However, ...more
In this clip, learn how to trade phones and iPads back and forth by customizing your SIM card. This video will walk you through how to size and cut your SIM into the right shape for different devices. By customizing your chip, you will be able to move your data from one device ...more
Play all of your favorite Nintendo games on your Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch! In this iPhone hacker's how-to, we learn how to use Cydia to download and install a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) emulator on a jailbroken Apple mobile device. This hack works on the iPho ...more
Giveaway Tuesdays has officially ended! But don't sweat it, WonderHowTo has another World that's taken its place. Every Tuesday, Phone Snap! invites you to show off your cell phone photography skills. Submit your best shot to our weekly competition for a chance to win an awes ...more
Well, only if you also happen to have an ARM powered LEGO Speedcuber device. Promotional video by maker David Gilday for ARM Ltd. With the help of the Android, the machine cracks the Rubik's Cube in 25 seconds (compare to LEGO Mindstorms solvers' 4 seconds.... or the human re ...more
Though only just released, the official Skype client for Android has already been unlocked. Thanks to xeudoxus of DroidForums.net, American Android users may now do what their European counterparts have been able to do all along: make free Skype-to-Skype voice calls over 3G. ...more
Flash video. It's what all smartphone users have been waiting for. Why has it taken sooo long? And why is Apple still resistant? Here's the scoop, via Wired: "Adobe is releasing Flash Player 10.1 for mobile phones and desktops today. And it is piggy-backing on Google’s fast ...more
This is a great tutorial on cracking the iphone to record more than 30 seconds on the iPhone 3G's video camera. This is a hack of the previously still camera that comes stock with all of Apple's phones. Enable your iPhone to shoot video instantly and free! Download the iPhone ...more
Congrats to MuscleNerd, the first to jailbreak the almighty iPad. Via DVICE: "The iPad has only been out since Saturday and already a member of the cheekily-named iPhone Dev Team (who have nothing to do with the iPhone's development, par se, and everything to do with making ...more
You'll need a jailbroken iPhone 4 or iPod Touch in order to take advantage of this hack (and, of course, the Sims Ambition app as well!). If you have both, you can download this crack from Cydia to give you free money by reselling items at 32 times their worth!
Here's a fun hack! In this clip, we learn of a bug that will permit you to circumvent the passcode lock screen on any iOS 4.1 iPhone 4. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this exploit yourself, watch this video guide.
Watch this video to learn how to use a hack to make your iPad capable of making and receiving phone calls. With a jailbroken iPad you can have the biggest iPhone on the planet. Check out this guide to some really cool Cydia apps.
Every day of the week, WonderHowTo curators are hard at work, scouring the web for the greatest and most inspiring how-to videos. Every Friday, we'll highlight our favorite finds. Protect your email with encryption Did you know that all you have to do to avoid getting spam i ...more
This video tutorial shows you how to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS on firmware version 3.0.1 with Redsn0w and Ultrasn0w. Firmware 3.0.1 fixes the SMS hack/vulneravility Download Redsn0w v0.8: http://thebigboss.org/hostedfiles/red... Download ...more
An iPhone-controlled drone unveiled at the recently held CES is expected to revolutionize the world of video gaming. Called the AR.Drone (AR stands for augmented reality), this new product will literally bring video games to the streets. Via Daily Mail, "The flying saucer-li ...more
I hate waiting to play, and I hate bugging my Facebook friends even more. But that's what Candy Crush Saga makes you do if you want to get new lives and levels faster. Luckily, you don't have follow King's rules—you can use a simple time hack to get new lives and play locked ...more
Bejeweled 2 is a famous web-based free game. Bejewel 2 Deluxe is not free and is available for PC, Xbox 360, Apple's iPod and iPhone, PlayStation 2, smartphones, and Macs. Learn how to hack Bejeweled with tricks, cheats, hacks. This video tutorial will show you how to unlock a ...more
Bejeweled 2 is a famous web-based free game. Bejewel 2 Deluxe is not free and is available for PC, Xbox 360, Apple's iPod and iPhone, PlayStation 2, smartphones, and Macs. Learn how to hack Bejeweled with tricks, cheats, hacks. This video tutorial will show you how to change p ...more
Aram Bartholl over at F.A.T. is pretty pissed because MoMA is discriminating against internet artists. As most New York-based working artists know, MoMA offers annual membership for only $35 (compared to the standard rate of $75) to artists who can provide "credentials" that p ...more
By now, many of you may have heard about iPhone tracking and recording your location data, but is there anything else being extracted from cell phones without our knowledge? If you're a Michigan state resident, the answer is an alarming "maybe". Michigan's police department h ...more
Giveaway Tuesdays has officially ended! But don't sweat it, WonderHowTo has another World that's taken its place. Every Tuesday, Phone Snap! invites you to show off your cell phone photography skills. Submit your best shot to our weekly competition for a chance to win an awes ...more
iPodTouchedMaster shows how one can easily SSH into their iPod Touch with all firmware! To SSH is the ability to hack into your iPod Touch's file system. First, your iPod Touch must be jailbroken. Next, you'll have to open Cydia. Click "Featured Packages" or search for the ter ...more
WonderHowTo is a how-to website made up of niche communities called Worlds, with topics ranging from Minecraft to science experiments to Scrabble and everything in-between. Check in every Wednesday evening for a roundup of user-run activities and how-to projects from the most ...more