Tag Archives: iPad

Where your iOS crash logs are

Posted on 2012/03/14 by kiwinerd

Via http://aplus.rs/apple/how-to-find-crash-logs-for-iphone-applications-on-mac-vista-and-xp/ :- Application crash logs are transfered to your computer each time you do a sync with the iOS device, in iTunes. So, do a sync. Logs are kept at ~/Library/Logs/CrashReporter/MobileDevice/<DEVICE_NAME> . There are .crash and .plist files – … Continue reading →

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iOS 5 jailbreak compatibility sheet

Posted on 2012/01/15 by kiwinerd

Here’s the list of what does and doesn’t work under jailbroken iOS 5.0.1 :-

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No Identifying Data Fetched error in redsn0w during iOS 5 jailbreak

Posted on 2011/12/27 by kiwinerd

The problem arises if redsn0w can’t access Apple’s server to get the appropriate IPSW. The solution? Simply specify the IPSW for redsn0w after you’ve downloaded it (from Apple or your favourite uber-reliable jailbreaky site). Of course, make sure (duh!) to … Continue reading →

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What to do when iTunes says your iPad is “not eligible for requested build”

Posted on 2011/08/06 by kiwinerd

If iTunes throws an error that says your iPad running fw4.3.3 is not eligible for the requested build, don’t panic. At least, not if you’re a jailbreaker! The problem is probably caused by a change TinyUmbrella makes in the /etc/hosts … Continue reading →

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DFU mode

Posted on 2011/05/06 by kiwinerd

Many people, even some who think of themselves as “seasoned” jailbreakers, don’t know the difference between DFU mode and Recovery mode for an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Here is iClarified’s explanation of how to put your iOS gadget into … Continue reading →

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Breaking Kindle eBook DRM

Posted on 2011/02/07 by kiwinerd

Excerpt from https://apprenticealf.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/ebooks-formats-drm-and-you-%E2%80%94-a-guide-for-the-perplexed/ [...] Ethics of DRM Removal It shouldn’t really be necessary to say this, but just to be clear: None of the developers and maintainers of these tools or this site are in favour of ebooks being ‘pirated’. … Continue reading →

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