How-To 03: Install .DEB Files

DEB files are files with the extension ".deb".  These are the files that Cydia uses to install its "apps" on your device.  There can be many reasons for wanting to install a DEB file.  The first might be that the file you want doesn't have its own repository (i.e. your friend made it or someone cracked a paid app).  Another reason might be that you want to downgrade an app to an older version. This happened a lot recently when the new version of Installous wasn't working for the 2.2.1 firmware.  This How-To is a LOT easier than it sounds.  Now, down to business!

**NOTE:  You must use an SSH client, iPhone Browser, iFile, or something that you can view your device's system files on to install a DEB file.


I am in no way responsible if you install a bad DEB file and your device doesn't work later.




1.  Download the DEB file you want to install and have it ready.

2.  Locate the directory on your device "var/root/Media/Cydia/AutoInstall".  If you can't find the "AutoInstall" folder, just create it (it IS case sensitive.  Type it exactly as I have without the quotation marks).

3.  Copy/Paste the DEB file into that directory.

4.  Reboot your device now.  After it reboots, just respring it.

5.  Your device should now have the DEB file installed.  Cydia automatically deletes the DEB file after installation.


Remember, if you have a new idea, just email me at zortrox.blogspot@gmail.com!

SwiftFix 03: Delete Cydia Apps Without Opening Cydia

So, as many of you with the best graphical interface for installing packages know,  it can be slow loading, reloading, and downloading.  If you just want to delete one small app you never use, this is a PAIN!  I got tired of it, so I found a better solution.  The 'app' is called CyDelete.  It is not really an app but a Mobile Substrate add-on.  You can download this add-on in Cydia.  It is in one of the automatically installed repos.


Remember, if you have a new idea, just email me at zortrox.blogspot@gmail.com!

Review: iPhone App - Minigore: Episode 1

This has got to be one of the most fun games I have played on my iPod Touch.  The app/game is called "Minigore"  and it is a top-down, dual-pad shooter.  You can buy Minigore on the App Store here.

Minigore is set in a cartoon-y, box-y world where the main character (John Gore) is trapped in a land of Furries.  He must use his unlimited-ammo, automatic-fire gun to kill the never ending horde.  That is the main storyline.

What makes this game fun is pretty much just the simplicity of it.  Kill the bad guys, don't get killed.  There aren't any obstacles that you can't go through (but Furries can be hidden in bushes sometimes), and that means nothing to get cornered by (although there are edges of the map you have to stay away from).  This game is great for people that have a lot of time on their hands, but nothing to fill it with.

There are four types of Furries.  The first is a small Minifurry.  This is tiny, but hides well in bushes.  The second kind is a normal Furry.  With each shot, a Minifurry spawns from it until it dies.  Then there's the Giant Furry.  When shot enough, this Furry explodes into Furries, which turn into Minifurries when shot at.  The final type is the Firefurry.  This Furry can run faster than John Gore himself.

As with any shooting game, you get more weapons.  The simplicity of this game is that there is no need to change weapons.  Actually, while playing, there is no need to pick your fingers up from the dual-pads at all.  Your first weapon is a machine gun with unlimited ammo.  This weapon sends out a continuous stream of bullets whichever direction the character is facing.  The second weapon is a shotgun with 10 shells, 3 bullets each.  You can find this weapon by picking up a crate dropped by a Furry.  The third weapon is an exploding booby trap in which sends out multiple bullets in every direction.  To make this happen, just shoot the crate enough times with bullets.  The final "weapon" is a 'beast mode' to where John becomes a giant demon-thing.  If you pick up 3 clovers dropped by various Furries, you will turn into the beast and can stomp Furries into the ground!

Future updates include
          Bluetooth multi-player
          Multiple characters
          Insane mode
          More enemies
          More health
          Radar (Furry Sense)

Again, this is my favorite iPhone app and I will be playing it often!  To get it, go here.


Remember, if you have a new idea, just email me at zortrox.blogspot@gmail.com!

SwiftFix 02: Cydia Keeps Crashing and Won't Open

If your Cydia app keeps crashing and won't even open, you can try this SwiftFix.

**NOTE:  This is primarily pertaining to people that had Cydia working at one point on the firmware they are currently on, but might also solve other problems.

**NOTE:  You should try just rebooting your device first before doing this, as it might just be a memory issue.

1.  Open the folder "/var/lib/dpkg/updates/" on your iPhone or iPod Touch. 
               This can be done by:
                           The app iFile
                           The app Discover
                           Using an SSH client
                           Using iPhone Browser

2. Delete the numbered files in that directory.  These are the files that are in this format:  0000, 0001, 0002, etc.

3. This should fix your Cydia crashing.

**NOTE:  If it doesn't, try rebooting again. If that still doesn't work, go on to re-jailbreak your device.  Finally, if none of these things work, pretty much your only option left is to restore your iPhone/iPod Touch.



Remember, if you have a new idea, just email me at zortrox.blogspot@gmail.com!

Cmd with Shift Key

Note: I am not responsible for anything you do with this (hacking administrative privileges like this can have questionable legality) or any damage done to your computer. Only do what I tell you to in the System32 directory and you will be fine on the damage aspect.

I stumbled upon an idea one night that I think might be a wonderful addition to the blog. Setting the command prompt to open up when you hit shift five times (usually activating stickykeys). Quick tip: as an added bonus, this can be used at the login screen, and is brought up as an Administrator command prompt (on the login screen). First, boot a linux live CD. This is necessary because Windows never gives you FULL access to your files, and you can't replace a few certain files that you need to. After booting the live cd navigate to your Windows partition, and go into to system32 directory. To clarify that is "%drivelabel%/Windows/System32", noting that the drive label will be different on most computers. Now make a copy of sethc.exe This is very important, in case you ever want to change it back. sethc.exe is the executable for stickykeys. Once you have copied it, delete the file and make a copy of cmd.exe, rename the copy to sethc.exe Boot into Windows and enjoy! Fun Fact: If you bring this up at the logon screen you can type explorer and it will start up Windows Explorer and you can have access to the computer on the SystemName account. This is an administrative account, just to let you know. And this requires no administrative access, it just relies on the fact that there is no BIOS password. Please note that it can be a bit glitchy here and there running explorer like this.

Note: I am not responsible for anything you do with this (hacking administrative privileges like this can have questionable legality) or any damage done to your computer. Only do what I tell you to in the System32 directory and you will be fine on the damage aspect.

Remember, if you have a new idea, just email me at zortrox.blogspot@gmail.com!

Tethering the iPhone

Ok, so Apple announced tethering awhile ago at the Worldwide Developer's Conference. But here's the deal. AT&T is going to charge a crapload for it. Most likely 20-30 dollars a month. But you can do it now, for free. And no this doesn't require a jailbroken iPhone. I warn you though, it does violate your Terms of Service with AT&T. They can end your service, and will charge you the early contract termination fee. I am not responsible if this happens. I am also not responsible for any damage done to your iPhone. It should NEVER cause any, I just don't want people blaming the damage on tethering. Ok so you need to go to help.benm.at/help.php ON YOUR IPHONE. Scroll down to internet & tethering sections and tap the download button above the really long paragraph. Select your country then your carrier. Tap install for the mobileconfig. What this does is adds a tethering setting in your network settings. After installing this, reboot and go to your settings. General < Network < Internet Tethering and turn it on. You can use it over USB or Bluetooth. Plug in and enjoy. While tethering your screen should look something like what is to the right.

Remember, if you have a new idea, just email me at zortrox.blogspot@gmail.com!

SwiftFix 01: Fast Rapidshare Downloading

Anybody that has downloaded has probably used or at least heard of Rapidshare, a file hosting site. To download quickly, you have to be a premium member, but nobody wants to pay about ten dollars a month just so it's a little quicker (or at least I don't)... I found a way so you don't have to wait for those ANNOYING countdowns or unable to download because you have reached your limit!

**Note: You must have Java installed on your browser to use this.

1. When you get to Rapidshare, click 'Free User' and you will be taken to the page with the countdown.

2. Go to the address bar in the browser and delete everything in it.

3. In the address bar, type:

javascript:alert(c=0)

4. The countdown will hit zero and you can download the file immediately!

Remember, if you have a new idea, just email me at zortrox.blogspot@gmail.com!

How-To 02: Jailbreak iPhone OS 3.0.1 & 3GS

Okay, by using this post, you can now update and jailbreak the 3.0.1 firmware and jailbreak the iPhone 3GS. This jailbreak is just for the iPhone 3G and 3GS though (because it just deals with MMS/SMS security). Just continue all of the steps, but instead of the 3.0 ipsw file, go here. Scroll down the bottom menu until you find your iPhone version and the 3.0.1 firmware to the right of it. Click 'Download' and then continue on with the steps in the other post.

If you have any questions, just leave a comment!

Remember, if you have a new idea, just email me at zortrox.blogspot@gmail.com!

Sync Cracked Apps and Update Them!

Hey guys! I'm back again. It's been a while, but I now have a new post! This one Is pretty spectacular! It is a program to sync cracked apps and all around backup your iPhone or iPod Touch. It is for any firmware and for any iPod/iPhone version. The program is called 91 Mobile Assistant and you can download it here. It is 28.3 MB, so it should be a quick download unless you are still stuck in the stone-age dial-up.

When first installed and the application starts, everything will be in Chinese. DON'T WORRY! You can change the language to english. Click the icon of the iPhone in the white circle in the top left corner of the application. Click the only item in the menu with the black triangle to the right of it. Click the top item in the new sub-menu. When the pop-up box is visible, click YES. The application will restart and it will be in ENGLISH! YAY!

Click the picture of the CD and the box in blue at the left side of the screen; it is labeled 'Apps'. The application will check for updates for apps you have already cracked and re-download them if you so choose.

**NOTE: the first time you download from 91 Mobile, the app deletes all saved data, but it updates and keeps all data all other times you update with it.**

Okay, that's about it! You can play around with this program to backup notes, contacts, etc. Have Fun! If you have any questions, just leave a comment!

Remember, if you have a new idea, just email me at zortrox.blogspot@gmail.com!