This video will show you how to tether your Samsung Messager 2, (the MetroPCS phone) to your PC to use as a modem for internet access. This will allow you to use your cell phone as your internet connection point, meaning you'll connect to the net for the cost of your cell phon ...more
If you're a MetroPCS user and would like to tether your phone to your PCS to use it as a modem, this video will show you how it's done. First of all, hit the subtitles button to make sure you're getting the instructions in english. Next, you'l want to go here to get the Samsun ...more
'Rooting' (also called jailbreaking) will let you install third party software or applications which the manufacturer may not allow (or get rid of apps that you don't want). It will void your phone's warranty, so make sure this is really what you want to do!
Jailbreaking isn't just for Apple devices anymore! You can jailbreak your G1 phone as well, which will give you access to third party apps outside the regular market store. After you've connected your phone to your computer, download the software, and you'll have a freshly jai ...more
A rather exciting development has recently surfaced in the jailbreaking scene for iPhone. The Checkm8 bootrom exploit was shown off to the public by axi0mX, which made way for the undefeatable Checkra1n jailbreak tool. With it, you can freely jailbreak a variety of older iPhon ...more
In the iPhone modding scene, the Checkm8 bootrom exploit, by developer axi0mX, led to a powerful jailbreaking tool known as Checkra1n. With it, you can jailbreak a variety of iPhone models without worrying about it getting patched later on. But in the past, it required you to ...more
The Windows Phone 7 platform has been out long enough now that hackers the world over have had ample time to play with it, and the fruits of their labors are coming fast and thick now. This video will teach you how to unlock or "jailbreak" (misnomer in this case) your Windows ...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
Now that the iPhone 4 made its way to Verizon, there's a whole new crowd of smartphone users that are looking for jailbreak methods. And GreenPois0n has come to the rescue (yet again). The Chronic Dev Team recently pushed out GreenPois0n RC5.4 for both Mac and Windows machine ...more
It's official, you CAN jailbreak your cell phone or other device without fear of reprisal from the police or government! If you've been waiting to jailbreak your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad (or other device) there's never been a better time. This video will show you how to use ...more
One of the coolest feature of the 3G iPhone is the high speed, always on, Internet connection. Having a constant connection to the Internet is pretty much a must have for any dot com mogul. The main problem with the iPhone is the screen is too small to do any serious Web surfi ...more
Hot on the heels of the leaglizaiton of jailbreaking and the jailbreaking of the iPhone 4 we have the unlocking of the same iPhone 4! Now you don't have to use your powerful, beautiful smartphone on AT&T's crappy network. This video will show you how to do the extremely easy p ...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
Jailbreaking your iPod or iPhone is method of hacking the device so you can then download third party apps onto the phone. This will void your Apple warranty, but if that doesn't bother you, here's how to do it. Make sure you back up your device before trying to jailbreak it! ...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.
Did you just find an iPhone 3G or 3GS on the floor but don't want to pay for the expensive AT&T plan?? This instructional video takes you step by step on how to easily jailbreak the phone with a couple of simple of steps that will allow you to use your phone in a matter of min ...more
Have a new iPhone 3G but don't want to pay for the expensive AT&T service? This instructional video will teach you the simple steps it takes to jailbreak the phone, and without the usage of iTunes. Instead, you will use Red Snow. This short video will teach you all the tricks ...more
If you are on Verizon and have iOS 4.2.8, download this file. For AT&T iOS 4.3.3, download this one. Now, watch this video and follow along to learn how to jailbreak your phone. You'll also want to download Sn0breeze 2.7.1
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!
In order to put custom themes and such onto your iPod or iPhone, you will need to install SSH or Secure Shell. This tutorial will show you how to do this, step by step. Use this method to jailbreak your phone and customize it to your liking. This does not take long and you wil ...more
This how-to video shows what you need to know in order to tether your MetroPCS android smart phone. Follow the steps and use your phone's wifi with your laptop. This is a cool new feature and you should check it out.
This video is specifically for the C530 Slate cell phone from AT&T, though this procedure will probably work on similar models of phone. You can hack, or jailbreak, your phone to allow you to use third party apps or switch to a different service provider. You will need a non-A ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to jailbreak an iPhone 3g and keep the data. First, plug your phone in and connect it to your computer. Next, go to the website felixbruns iPod firmware. Go to the bottom of the page and find where it says "iPhone 3g 3.0" then download and instal ...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
The Unlockr shows you how to root your Sprint HTC Hero. This quick jailbreak tutorial enables you to fully customize and optimize your phone. It also bypasses the phone carrier's restrictions.
Curious about all those jailbreak videos and what they mean when they say "SSH into your phone"? In this video, learn how to SSH into either an iPhone, iPhone 3G, or an iPod Touch. Additionally, learn how to download videos from Cycorder on an iPhone and iPhone 3G with Cyberdu ...more
By jailbreaking your iPod Touch you can take advantage of tons of cool apps that aren't available on a regular Apple grade model. This tutorial will take you through the process of jailbreaking an iPhone 2G, with a very easy, 100% safe method. So, whether you are looking for c ...more
Learn how to unlock your iPhone or iPhone 3GS on firmware version 3.0.1 using Ultrasn0w by watching this video. Unlocking your iPhone has many perks, allowing you to break free from many of the iPhone's restrictions. Add this source to Cydia and install Ultrasn0w: repo666.ult ...more
Jailbreaking an iPod Touch or iPhone can have its advantages. Some apps that you wouldn't be able to use before could be downloaded without a problem. Issues that you may have had with yoru phone about design or looks, gone! In this tutorial you'll find out how to jailbreak dn ...more
This video shows you how to bypass expensive texting charges and use this free and easy way to text people without the need to download apps, go to websites, or jailbreak your device. Works on basically any cell phone. No need to ever pay $20.00 for unlimited texting with AT&T ...more
This might be so '2 weeks ago' but I've been away, oh well. In a few short words: The PS3 has finally been hacked via a USB device! Sure it can be possibly used for piracy, but let's not go into that topic. Instead read this nice intro into what an open PS3 can do for you (v ...more
Unlock and jailbreak your iPhone! You can either reinstall the entire operating system, wiping all the data from your phone, or you can wait for Black Snow to come out. In the method shown in the video, you can unlock right away. To restore, hold option (on a Mac) or shift (on ...more
The video describes how to Jailbreak & Unlock your 1st generation iPhone 2G version 3.1.3 and Jail breaking iPhone 3G on version 3.1.3 using Redsnow. The person says that the first and foremost thing to do is to update or restore your iPhone to 3.1.3 version and also remove th ...more
This video demonstrates tethering the MetroPCS Samsung Code to both a PC netbook and a Macintosh running Snow Leopard via bluetooth. Learn how to monitor your network speed, and see for yourself how webpages load through a thethered phone.
iPhone not booting up? This video shows how to recover your iPhone if it is unresponsive or even getting ready to Jailbreak it, by putting it into DFU Mode. DFU, device firmware upgrade, mode bypasses the current OS and allows you to upgrade or downgrade. Watch this video cell ...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
When I heard that Google finally released a maps app for Apple's iOS 6, I almost cried. After upgrading to iOS 6 from iOS 5.1 on my iPhone 4, I was sad to realize that Apple Maps was the new default map app. I don't even have to explain why having Apple Maps as the native mapp ...more
One of the biggest downsides to the iPhone is that it isn't as easy to customize as other smartphones. It's true that this makes Apple products more secure in some ways, but it also means that you have to jailbreak your phone and void your warranty if you want to change certai ...more
The horizontal dotted icon in your iPhone's status bar serves as an indicator of your device's network strength. And while it does help provide an approximation of how strong your signal is, swapping it out to display an actual numeric value is a lot more precise and can chang ...more
Unruly customers. Crazy exes. Horrible bosses. When you need proof of insanity or just want it for your records, recording a phone call is a must. Problem is, it's not the easiest thing to do on an iPhone — but it's completely possible. Even though there are plenty of legit r ...more
For most of us, the primary reason we capture videos on our iPhones is to post on one of the various social media platforms out there, like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or Twitter, providing instant gratification by receiving a proverbial nod from our followers. With so muc ...more
A few days ago, Russian hacker Alexy Borodin found a way to get free in-app purchases on an iPhone or iPad. In-app purchases include things like items and power-ups for iOS games, as well as subscriptions and "premium" memberships for certain apps. The method is novel, not fo ...more
Unlike fully untethered jailbreaks such as Yalu's iOS 10.2 method, semi-tethered jailbreaks require users to re-enable the mod each time their device is turned off. Fortunately, the process of kickstarting a jailbreak is easy to do, since it's already embedded in your iPhone's ...more
Chrysaor, a zero-day spyware believed to have been created by the Israeli "cyber war" group NSO, is an even greater threat to Android phones than it ever was to iOS. Related to the Pegasus hack that recently affected iPhones, Chrysaor is malware that baits the user into insta ...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
An average user's smartphone tinkering doesn't go much further than taking their phones out of the box, signing into their account, and installing apps. But some of us want more functionality and customizability than the basic experience provided by Android and iOS. Thankfull ...more
Semi-untethered jailbreaks are here to stay, as evidenced by iOS 11's Electra method, Chimera for iOS 12, and even the new bootrom-based Checkra1n tool for iOS 13. While not as convenient as fully untethered, re-enabling a semi-untethered jailbreak is still pretty easy once yo ...more
Although iOS 8.4 was just released, the team behind the iOS 8.3 jailbreak have updated their tool for the latest operating system, and will work on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. So if you've been wanting to get all your tweaks back, or want to start exploring all of Cydia's ...more
Let me begin this tutorial by reiterating how boring an iOS device can get, like my iPhone. It's extremely popular, yet extremely strict in terms of personalization. Video: . In previous guides, I've showed you some pretty neat and quick iOS 7 tweaks to personalize your iPhone ...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 prospect of loss or theft is something we constantly live with. Stolen iPhones fetch a premium price on the black market for parts like OLED display assemblies, frames, and charging ports. Making matters worse, if someone were to steal your phone, they could simply turn it ...more
After an update on Sept. 22, 2020, the Checkra1n jailbreaking tool expanded its compatibility to include iOS 12.0 to iOS 12.2, as well as iOS 13.5.1 to iOS 13.7. More importantly, however, it now can jailbreak iOS 14 on select iPhone models, with more support coming soon. The ...more
Apple is set to release its latest operating system for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch this fall, and if you haven't noticed yet from our iOS 7 softModder guides, it's going to be pretty slick. Gone are the boring old icons that have remained basically unchanged since the very ...more
Today we are pleased to announce the end to the Apple vs. Android war. About a year ago, our Gadget Hacks team started working on a top-secret project to dual-boot both Android and iOS on the same phone—and we couldn't be more proud to announce that we've finally succeeded! Y ...more
If running out of battery while out and about weren't bad enough, the experience is a lot more painful if your iPhone has a semi-untethered jailbreak. With that kind of jailbreak, when the iPhone dies, all of the mods will be disabled after the device powers back up. Fortunate ...more
Did you buy your new iPhone 5 without a contract? We'll, if you bought it from Apple, AT&T or Verizon, you can have it unlocked pretty easily. Why Have It Unlocked? The reason why some like to have an unlocked iPhone is because the phone can be used worldwide and with differe ...more
February may be the shortest month of the year, but for iOS softModders, there were plenty of apps and tweaks to fill up those days. Whether patching major security holes or just a tweak to make speed dialing more efficient, there was a plethora of great mods for our jailbroke ...more
I've seen my fair share of heartbreaks when it comes to used phones. As a repair tech, I often had to try and help out customers who bought used handsets which turned out to be useless, either because it was stolen or not working on their carrier's network. More often than not ...more
T-Mobile just unveiled two new services—Scam ID and Scam Block—which specifically target those pestering robo-calls that reach out to 2.4 million Americans every month. The FCC, the country's telecom regulator, proposed new rules on Thursday that would allow phone companies t ...more
Whether you're calling the unemployment office, a popular radio contest, or any other phone line that gets super busy, having to recall the number manually is a pain. Whatever you do, however, don't punch in the same digits over again and again — our smartphones can help do it ...more
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Apple's Massive Calculator Update Lets You Convert Currency, Area, Length, Time, and Other Measurement Units with Ease
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AirPods Are Getting Even Better Thanks to iOS 18
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Download and Install iPadOS 17.6 Beta on Your iPhone to Explore New Features Before Everyone Else
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Lock and Hide Apps on Your iPhone or iPad — The Official Way
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10 New Home Screen Features Coming to iPhone with iOS 18
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Your iPhone's Flashlight Has New Focus Beams and Greater Brightness Control on iOS 18
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With iOS 18, You Can Finally Hide App, Folder, and Widget Names on Your iPhone's Home Screen
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Download and Install iOS 18 Beta or iPadOS 18 Beta to Try New iPhone or iPad Features First
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Apple's Making Your iPhone's Reminders App Even Better with 10 New Features
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Get Instant Solutions to Mathematical Problems on Your iPhone or iPad with Apple's New Math Notes
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See Passwords for Wi-Fi Networks You've Connected Your Android Device To
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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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Dox Anyone
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Get RCS Messaging in Your iPhone's Messages App for iMessage-Like Chats with Android Users
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Sensitive Info You Black Out in Images Can Be Revealed with a Few Quick Edits on Your iPhone
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16 Harry Potter Spells for Siri That Turn Your iPhone into a Magical Elder Wand
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Make Spoofed Calls Using Any Phone Number You Want Right from Your Smartphone
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See What Traffic Will Be Like at a Specific Time with Google Maps
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The Trick That Lets You Link to Specific Start Times in YouTube Videos Right from Your Phone
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If 'Messages' Consumes Too Much iPhone or iCloud Storage, Don't Delete Your Conversations Just Yet
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13 Tips Every Apple Pencil User Needs to Know for iPad
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100+ Secret Dialer Codes for Your iPhone
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The First 10 Things to Do After Rooting Your Phone
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15 Hidden iMessage Features for iPhone You Probably Didn't Know About
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Play The Game "Killer" With Playing Cards
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Make Your Home Screen's Photo Widget Show Only One Image or Specific Albums in iOS 14 Instead of Random Pics Every Hour
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Download and Install iOS 17.6 Beta on Your iPhone — And Try New Features Before Everyone Else
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Install Kali Live on a USB Drive (With Persistence, Optional)
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Annoy Your Friends on iMessage with a Barrage of Automated Texts
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Copy Text from Anywhere on Your Phone — Even if the App Blocks Text Selection
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