In iOS, the Control Center is an easy way to toggle settings such as Wi-Fi, Do Not Disturb, and Low Power Mode. Its Android counterpart is called "Quick Settings," which provides much of the same functionality with a few bonuses. If you're curious about how this toggle menu wo ...more
There are much better things that can go in your iPhone's status bar besides an always-on indicator displaying what carrier you're shelling out money to every month. While it would be nice to get rid of the carrier name altogether at the top of the screen, an even better optio ...more
The on-screen gestures on the iPhone X have taken touchscreen interaction to a whole new level. While they're needed due to a nearly bezel-less display and lack of a Home button, you can actually get these iPhone X-exclusive swipe gestures on any other model iPhone. The only c ...more
If you're running iOS 10 or lower, there is no built-in way to make a screen recording on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch directly from the device, but that doesn't mean there isn't a way to record your screen at all. Occasionally, there will be an app in the iOS App Store tha ...more
On the surface, iOS 10.2 might look the same as iOS 10.3, but there's one big difference between the two versions: iOS 10.2 can now be jailbroken! Jailbreaking your iPhone means gaining access to thousands of tweaks and mods which greatly enhance the iOS experience, so this is ...more
The new iPhone 5 was just revealed yesterday, and it's 18 percent thinner and just 1/5 the weight of its 4S predecessor. It's also taller with a larger screen, which gives you a fifth row for apps now. As far as speed is concerned, it has a speedy A6 chip and can tap into wire ...more
If you want to use your iPhone with another carrier, all you have to do is contact the original carrier to request an unlock, which is usually granted in a few days. Unfortunately, you need to meet specific criteria to officially carrier-unlock your iPhone, like paying off the ...more
Apple just announced the iPhone 6, and no matter whether you've been with Android for a few months or few years, there's a good chance you're enticed by the idea of switching over to the other side. As a diehard Android user, I can't blame you. A bigger screen, better camera, ...more
This past year was a big one for WonderHowTo. Our biggest yet. In 2014 our writers, curators, and community members helped over 100 million people learn over 270 million new things. That's 40% more people than the total number of students enrolled in every single school from e ...more
Did you know Kali 1.0.8? You probably did, and you probably know about the EFI boot option that has been added. That's a very interesting new feature because it allows Kali to be easily booted on Mac too, and every EFI-supported device. First three preview lines gone? As alw ...more
Normally, you'd have to jailbreak your iPad or iPhone to play any games that aren't available in the iOS App Store, like the now-extinct Flappy Bird game. But this isn't the case if you want to play some of your favorite old school Nintendo classics. There's a web app called ...more
Back in 2010, iOS developer Daniel Amitay developed a camera security app for iPhones that used an unlock screen almost identical to that of the iPhone. The app was removed in mid-2011 (though, it eventually reappeared in early-2013, still available in the iOS App Store today ...more
Apple has tools built into iOS to help parents monitor the iPhone habits of their children. However, those same tools can be used by everyday iPhone owners to both hide apps they don't care about, as well as restrict features they don't need or that infringe on privacy. Whethe ...more
Your iPhone is full of features, many of which you might not even know about yet. Still, Apple keeps adding feature after feature with each new iOS update, and iOS 14.5 is no exception. The latest iOS version adds at least 69 features for your iPhone that you should be happy a ...more
It's a common misconception that iPhones are impervious to cyberattacks and "more secure" than Android. And when an iPhone does get hacked, it's nearly impossible to tell that it happened. Vulnerabilities in iOS are common, and Apple tries to tackle them with each security up ...more
With Unc0ver, Pwn20wnd was the first to jailbreak an iPhone and iPad running iOS 12 versions. While it initially couldn't work on all devices, it's an entirely different story now. Unc0ver currently works up to iOS 13.5 for most A7 to A13-powered devices. Plus, Chimera, anothe ...more
Jailbreaking any one of the i-family Apple products, be it the iPhone, iPod, or iPad, is a great way to expand their lamentably limited capabilities. If you were wondering if you could still do it on a unit with iOS4, the answer is you can! And this video will show you how to ...more
If you want to jailbreak an iPhone without a sim card, check out this video and learn how. Initially this video was only for PC, but it now includes instructions on how to perform the same feat on your Mac as well. You'll need a program here to get it done, and you'll need to ...more
As of today, there are no legal barriers standing between you and jailbreaking your iPhone, iPad, or other mobile device. Hooray! If you were afraid of Apple coming to your house at night if you jailbroke your phone, you can finally let go of the fear and make your iDevice the ...more
In this video I show you how to get a Flash plugin to allow you to play videos in safari. Your iPhone/iPod Touch does not have to be jailbroken to do this. If you are having problems not getting the email make sure you look in your bulk or spam folder of your email. Just click ...more
Jailbreaking and unlocking the iPhone is the first thing most users should do if they're going to derive maximum use and enjoyment from their device. This video will show you how to use Redsn0w and this firmware to jailbreak and unlock any 3G or 3GS with 6.15.00 baseband or iP ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to jailbreak and unlock an iPhone 3G running iOS 4 for use on the T-Mobile wireless network. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started jailbreaking and unlocking your own iOS 4 iPhone 3G, watch this h ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to jailbreak your new iOS 4 on your iPhone or iPod. This jailbreak will let you take advantage of cool new features including the huge app superstore: Cydia. Enjoy! Step 1: Download and install the latest version of iTunes. Step 2: Now start iTunes ...more
This is a step by step tutorial on how to update and jailbreak/unlock your iPhone on 3.0.1 firmware. The firmware is almost the same as 3.0 except for fixing up the SMS vulnerability. The following files are needed: 3.0 Firmware IPSW Redsn0w To unlock add "repo666.ultrasn0w. ...more
The passcode, or the four-digit code you enter in order to access an iPhone or iPod touch, was created to ensure security and prevent hacking. But what if you haven't touched your iPhone in a month and you simply don't remember what your passcode is anymore? Don't fret; just ...more
In this tutorial video, we show you how to jailbreak Apple's latest device the iPhone 3G to start the process you need to do the following: Download the jailbreak by the iPhone Dev Team found: http://fsa.0xfeedbeef.com/PwnageTool_... And the iPhone 3G firmware and how you do ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create free custom ringtones for an iPhone 3G. Begin by opening iTunes and select the song that you want as a ringtone. Right-click on the song and select Get Info. Go to the Options tab and make the song last only 40 seconds. Then ...more
In this video from sjsharksipodtouch, he teaches us how to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone 3G and iPhone 2G. First make sure you are on firmware 3.0 or 3.0.1. Also make sure you are using iTunes 9 or higher. Then download a custom restore file from the video description, put ...more
Jailbreak an iPhone 3G, iPod Touch with a little help from this video tutorial. You will need to download Quickpwn in order to complete this jailbreak.
Sn0wBreeze is a free download you can use to jailbreak your iPhone 3G or iPod Touch. This tutorial shows you the firmware and software you need to download, where to get it and how to get it loaded onto your Apple device to facilitate the jailbreak.
I hope you haven't updated past here if you want to jailbreak your iPhone. Jailbreaking gives you access to many open ended applications and games. This video will demonstrate exactly how to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone 3G/3GS firmware 3.1.2 and 5.11.07 baseband. This is ...more
If you’ve recently updated your Apple iPhone to firmware 2.1 and lost your jailbroken status, you’ve most likely heard that the Dev Team has released QuickPwn 2.1 for Windows users! Some of you have already jailbroken your iPhone 3G on 2.1 firmware when QuickPwn and Pwnage Too ...more
If you’ve recently updated to firmware 2.1 (click here for undocumented 2.1 features) and lost your jailbroken status, you’ve most likely heard that the Dev Team has released QuickPwn 2.1 for Windows users! Some of you have already jailbroken your iPhone 3G on 2.1 firmware whe ...more
In this video tutorial, you will see how to jailbreak your Apple iPhone 3G using QuickPwn (these steps will work for the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and the original iPod Touch). By the way, this program, which is free, will work on both Windows and MAC OS X. All you need is iTunes 8. ...more
Get out your iPhone or iPod and get ready for some jailbreaking! Watch this video to see how to QuickPwn Jailbreak your Apple iPhone 3G and iPod Touch. This jailbreak will work with the 2.0, 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 Apple firmware. Note: When jailbreaking, if you are on 2.0.1, downloa ...more
Over the years, jailbreaking the iPhone simply has gotten easier and easier. This video gives a fairly good example of how easy it can be to unlock and jailbreak your iPhone. With only a few clicks and downloads, you should be on your way to jailbreaking your iPhone. Check out ...more
A step by step demonstration of jail breaking and unlocking both your iPhone and iPhone 3G. To do this you'll need redsn0w version 0.8, the firmware needed for your iPhone and for the first generation iPhone you will need a boot loader. Oppen redsn0w and find the firmware for ...more
Go to Cydia and add a new source http://Cydia.xselize.com. Now search there for supreme preferences and install it. Now go to safari and open help.benm.at/help.php and search there for tethering and internet settings and click on it and download. Now select your country and c ...more
Sn0wbreeze 1.5 is another program you can use to jailbreak your 3G iPhone. This tutorial shows you how to use this software to jailbreak your phone. There's also an option to unlock your phone so you can use the phone with a different carrier.
In this how to video, you will learn how to unlock your iPhone 3G 3.0 firmware with Ultrasn0w. First, turn on your device and go to Cydia. Click manage and sources. From here, go to edit and click add. Enter repo666.ultrasn0w.com here and click add source. Once that is done, g ...more
Here is a little video on how to jailbreak your iPod Touch 1G, 2G, 3G, and the iPhone 1G, 2G, and 3G. Note, the 4G has not yet been updated for this jailbreaker. Get your iPhone or iPod touch out of jail with this simple how-to.
The new 2.0 version of Apple iPhone's software lets you download and install applications from the iTunes Store. However, a lot of applications you will probably want doesn't exist there. C-Net will show you how to jailbreak the new Apple iPhone in this video tutorial. The way ...more
You can get Game Center in your iPhone or iPod touch without having to jailbreak your phone! This only works for devices you can run the Gold Master (beta) version of iOS 4 on. After you download the Gold Master firmware and install it on your device, you can get Game Center!
Jailbreaking your iPhone or iPod Touch will allow you to download and run apps from stores other than the Apple store. This tutorial will show you how to use the redsn0w program to jailbreak either your iPod Touch 2G or iPhone 3G.
This video shows you how to jailbreak and unlock the iPhone 2G as well as jailbreaking the iPod 1st and 2nd generation with the 3.1.3 firmware.
An iPhone's display can get seriously bright, whether LCD or OLED. When you're in bed at night or in a dark room where you don't want to disturb others visually, the brightness is even more noticeable. But there are a few built-in ways in iOS to reduce brightness below the def ...more
Restarting your iPhone can cure software glitches, but it should only be done as a last resort if your device has a semi-tethered jailbreak, because it will disable any tweaks you've applied. Luckily, your jailbroken iPhone has a faster alternative to rebooting to help you tro ...more
When you have minor software issues like an app crashing, restarting your iPhone would usually fix it. But Apple doesn't provide an official "Restart" or "Reboot" option (unless you count this bold text hack), so we typically have to power our devices off and on in these scena ...more
Software issues occur more frequently on jailbroken iPhones, though, they're usually minor bugs that can be fixed easily with a respring. But if your device freezes up, restarting is the only way to get back to normal, which also means having to re-enable your jailbreak. There ...more
Snapchat doesn't prevent you from taking screenshots of snaps received, but the other user will get an alert either as a prominent push notification or a subtle note in the app. Snapchat has improved its screenshot detection abilities over the years, so it's much harder to cir ...more
Google's much anticipated eBook Store has finally opened. As of today, the digital bookselling enterprise is awaiting your needs, with over 3 million eBooks to read directly on the web or on other platforms, like Android, iPhone, iPad, Sony and Nook devices. And the best part ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to jailbreak an Apple iPhone 3G, 2G or 3GS or iPod Touch that is running iOS 4. This video will walk you through the process so you can get back to your Cydia apps and enjoy the best of both worlds/ Links: *download redsn0w *download firmware
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of removing the speaker assembly from an Apple iPad 3G tablet computer quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial w ...more
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of removing the logic board and micro SIM card from an Apple iPad 3G tablet computer quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. T ...more
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of removing the I/O (or IO) cable from an Apple iPad 3G tablet computer quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial ...more
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of removing the LCD display and glass assembly from an Apple iPad 3g tablet computer quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. T ...more
Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of opening up an Apple iPad 3G tablet computer quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair. This tutorial will also be of use to th ...more
If you want to get more apps for you iPhone than those offered by the standard store, but are still intimidated by jailbreaking despite the fact that it has recently become legal, this video offers a solution for you. It will show you how to get and use an app called OpenAppMk ...more
What are the benefits of jailbreaking an Apple iPhone or Apple iPod Touch? Well, here you will learn all about the jailbreak... what jailbreaking actually is, what it does, what it's about and what the pros and cons of it are. The first video will answer all of these questions ...more
FaceTime is a very cool Apple App that makes video chat possible on the iPhone, but only if you're on a wifi network. Officially, at least! One of the many cool things that you can do after your jailbreak you iPhone 4 is use FaceTime on the 3G network! This quick video will sh ...more
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Make Your iPhone Do All Your Talking for You on Calls and in Person
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Add Website Shortcuts to Your iPhone's Home Screen for Fast Access to Web Apps and Bookmarks
News:
Apple Pencil 3 Is Almost Here — And It Comes with Squeeze Gestures and These Other Features
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The Messaging Trick You Never Knew You Needed
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Customize and Use Control Center on Your iPhone for Quick Access to Your Most-Used Apps, Features, and Settings
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11 Features Coming to Apple News on Your iPhone with iOS 17.5 — Including Some Big Ones!
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Apple's Integrating Game Center Leaderboards into News+ Puzzles with iOS 17.5
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Apple Has a Killer New Word Game Puzzle Called Quartiles Hiding on iOS 17.5
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Identify Any Song Playing on Instagram, TikTok, and Other Apps on Your iPhone Using Shazam
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Apple News Gives You More Options for Automatic Downloads on iOS 17.5
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27 New Features and Changes Coming to Your iPhone with iOS 17.5
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Download and Install iOS 17.5 Beta on Your iPhone — And Try New Features Before Everyone Else
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Download and Install iPadOS 17.5 Beta on Your iPhone to Explore New Features Before Everyone Else
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Update Your iPhone's Lock Screen with an Attention-Grabbing Note, Reminder, Warning, or Other Custom Message
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Your iCloud Email Lets You Create Aliases to Protect Your Primary Email Address and Organize Your Inbox
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Use Your iPhone's Built-in Image Analyzer to Reveal the Hidden Meaning Behind Symbols, Signs, and More
Text Replacements:
The Secret Weapon to Typing More with Less on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
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Focus Profiles Will Change How You Use Your iPhone — Here's How to Set Them Up for Distraction-Free Experiences
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Force Restart an iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, or 15 Pro Max When It's Frozen, Glitchy, or Won't Turn On
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Create Unlimited iCloud Email Address Variations to Take Total Control Over Your iCloud Mail Inbox
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See Passwords for Wi-Fi Networks You've Connected Your Android Device To
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Make Your iPhone Do All Your Talking for You on Calls and in Person
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Create an Admin User Account Using CMD Prompt (Windows)
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Keep Your Night Vision Sharp with the iPhone's Hidden Red Screen
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Clone Any Android App on Your Samsung Galaxy Phone Without Using Any Third-Party Tools
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Dial These Secret Codes to See if Someone Is Hijacking Calls & Texts on Your iPhone
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Use FaceTime's Secret Hand Gestures and Reaction Buttons to Add Animated On-Screen Effects to Your Video Feed
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Make Spoofed Calls Using Any Phone Number You Want Right from Your Smartphone
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Use Odin to Flash Samsung Galaxy Stock Firmware
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Crack Shadow Hashes After Getting Root on a Linux System
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Test Your Samsung Phone by Using Secret Code *#0*#
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Download and Install iPadOS 17.5 Beta on Your iPhone to Explore New Features Before Everyone Else
Warning:
Sensitive Info You Black Out in Images Can Be Revealed with a Few Quick Edits on Your iPhone
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Scan for Vulnerabilities on Any Website Using Nikto
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Use Burp & FoxyProxy to Easily Switch Between Proxy Settings
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Check if Your Wireless Network Adapter Supports Monitor Mode & Packet Injection
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Find Identifying Information from a Phone Number Using OSINT Tools
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Hack Networks & Devices Right from Your Wrist with the Wi-Fi Deauther Watch
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Build a Simple Paper Bridge as a Science Experiment
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Exploit EternalBlue on Windows Server with Metasploit
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Crack SSH Private Key Passwords with John the Ripper
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Crack a Combination Bike Lock in Under 30 Seconds
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Gain SSH Access to Servers by Brute-Forcing Credentials
Android Basics:
How to See What Kind of Processor You Have (ARM, ARM64, or x86)
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CC in a Physical Business Letter
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Crack Password-Protected Microsoft Office Files, Including Word Docs & Excel Spreadsheets
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Create a Persistent Back Door in Android Using Kali Linux:
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Turn Any Website into a Full-Screen App on Your iPhone
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Use Command Injection to Pop a Reverse Shell on a Web Server
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Find Passwords in Exposed Log Files with Google Dorks
How to Hack a Vending Machine:
9 Tricks to Getting Free Drinks, Snacks & Money
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Brute-Force FTP Credentials & Get Server Access
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Bypass File Upload Restrictions on Web Apps to Get a Shell
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Tired of Flat Soda? Use This Trick to Keep Two-Liter Bottles of Soda Fizzy Longer
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Use SQL Injection to Run OS Commands & Get a Shell
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Intercept Images from a Security Camera Using Wireshark
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Use Kismet to Watch Wi-Fi User Activity Through Walls
Android 101:
How to Sideload Apps by Enabling 'Unknown Sources' or 'Install Unknown Apps'
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The Top 80+ Websites Available in the Tor Network
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Make Soap Out of Guava Leaf Extract for a Science Investigatory Project
