iActivator v1.0 for Mac

[The Operator]

From my post on the iPhone Dev Wiki:

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iActivator is a Cocoa-based application for Mac which provides a nice interface for activating/deactivating your iPhone. It uses the method described here (http://www.hacktheiphone.com/iphone_using_cingular_sim.html) to perform activation. However, it doesn't rely on any external programs and does everything in one application.

NOTE: This program will not unlock your SIM, it only activates your phone so that you can use it without having to set up an account with AT&T.

[EDIT: Updated to version 1.1.4]

The current version is 1.1.4 (released August 2nd, 2007). It's a universal binary and has been tested on both PPC and Intel. It's also been tested with iPhone firmware versions 1.0 and 1.0.1.

It can be downloaded from here (http://tinyurl.com/2cgnc5)

Here's a screenshot of it in action:

http://dialectro.com/images/iActivator.jpg

The README.txt file included with it is very thorough, so please read that first before asking any questions.

Note that as of version 1.0.3, iActivator uses the same PEM files that iASign uses. Previous versions did not.

Also note that as of version 1.1.1, iActivator is under the GPL and includes full source code.

Lastly, note that the way jailbreak is done in version 1.1.1 and higher is incompatible with the way it's done in previous versions. So if you have a phone which is jailbroken with a version prior to that, return it to jail and then jailbreak it again with the newer version.

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Update: I have successfully compiled the phone interaction code on Windows and tested it with a command-line version of iActivator (it's in the source code), but jailbreak doesn't work.

[syntrak]

From my post on the iPhone Dev Wiki:

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iActivator is a Cocoa-based application for Mac which provides a nice interface for activating/deactivating your iPhone. It uses the method described here (http://www.hacktheiphone.com/iphone_using_cingular_sim.html) to perform activation. However, it doesn't rely on any external programs and does everything in one application.

The current version is 1.0 (released July 23rd, 2007). It's a universal binary, so it should work on PPC and Intel Macs (though it's only been tested on Intel).

It can be downloaded from http://**********.com/files/44662351/iActivator_v1.0.dmg.html (replace the *s in the URL with Rapid Share)



PS. Yes, I do have plans to port it to Windows, but it's not high on my priority list at the moment (I want to play with the new toolchain first).


Very Bloody Nice !!! Well done and thanks !!

Something missing though...the UNLOCK BUTTON !!!!:D :D :D :D

[kurro]

if this jailbreak works for PPC macs, I will attempt a backflip and post it on youtube.

EDIT: Tried it a few times, and the application crashes while doing the jailbreak (the screen showing the jail cell pic). Upon relaunching it, it doesn't see the phone and I have to restart it and relaunch the app to try again. I assume this is because I'm on a PPC Mac.

[da76]

getting a file not found..but thanks

[The Operator]

EDIT: Tried it a few times, and the application crashes while doing the jailbreak (the screen showing the jail cell pic). Upon relaunching it, it doesn't see the phone and I have to restart it and relaunch the app to try again. I assume this is because I'm on a PPC Mac.
ok, thanks for the report. I'll drop it on my G5 iMac and see what's going on.

[da76]

got it off wiki. thanks for all the hard work (take a pay rise :)

[davidbistolas]

Looks real nice. Didn't work for me, but it's really cool. Trying again after a restore...

[The Operator]

Very Bloody Nice !!! Well done and thanks !!

Something missing though...the UNLOCK BUTTON !!!!:D :D :D :Dhaha, yes... straight from my TODO list (seriously):

- Create a "dummy" mode where everything is done automagically

There's so many steps involved that it's hard to put everything in one. Because if one step fails, then everything goes wrong and you have to start over again.

[davidbistolas]

Sweet. Activation & Jailbreak worked very nicely. If I may suggest a feature... automatic file upload (ie... ringtones, icon, ssh, busybox etc)

Very nice work indeed. I vote to make this the "official" iphone hacking interface :)

Now to just sync this puppy.

Question: When I power my phone up it says it's waiting for AT&T to activate. Why? I don't get the "invalid sim" message... Just curious- I'll probably answer that question myself after a good night's sleep.

[syntrak]

Sweet. Activation & Jailbreak worked very nicely. If I may suggest a feature... automatic file upload (ie... ringtones, icon, ssh, busybox etc)

Very nice work indeed. I vote to make this the "official" iphone hacking interface :)

Now to just sync this puppy.

Question: When I power my phone up it says it's waiting for AT&T to activate. Why? I don't get the "invalid sim" message... Just curious- I'll probably answer that question myself after a good night's sleep.

I agree on the vote !!

[The Operator]

ok, thanks for the report. I'll drop it on my G5 iMac and see what's going on.
Just tested a jailbreak on my PPC Mac and I get the same result. A crash when it gets to the part where all of the text is scrolling down the screen (restore mode). And it doesn't look like something easy to fix.

It's too bad because, at that point, if you had a way to pass commands to the phone, you could easily finish the jailbreak by hand.

Anyways, the good news is that activation (once you have the PEM file on your iPhone) and deactivation do work.

So the official word is that it doesn't fully work on PPC yet.

[The Operator]

Question: When I power my phone up it says it's waiting for AT&T to activate. Why? I don't get the "invalid sim" message... Just curious.I get this too. You see it every time you start up an activated iPhone which isn't registered yet on the AT&T network. It's to tell people who have activated their iPhone for the first time that they need to wait for AT&T to register them.

You won't see it again unless you power down your iPhone and restart it, so no need to worry about it too much.

The reason you don't get an invalid SIM message is because you do have a valid SIM in your iPhone from the time you buy it. The activation process doesn't do anything with the SIM to make it valid/invalid. It's something entirely separate.

[jowo]

very nice app. thank you...... it will be even nicer if it can do the full unlock as well :D :D :D

[cyberoxygen]

tired! Successful!!
Now my Left Hand corner is NO SERVICES instead of no signal.
Hope More Function for future!

Support!!!

[Turki]

Well I tried to download it but it keeps telling me that my IP is already downloading it.

Can some one email it to me? I'll be happy to host it on my site if others are having the same problem.

my email is sawolf76 AT gmail DOT com

Thanks

[the_gts]

Can someone please tell me where to find this nice program. The Wiki page still seems to have the older version. dont know where to go.

[The Operator]

ok, I just updated it to version 1.0.1 because I found a way to get rid of the stream of boot output when performing a jailbreak (as cool as it looks, it's unnecessary). I also got rid of some debugging output. The download link in my original post (and on the Wiki) has been updated.

[The Operator]

oh, and could whoever wrote this article:

http://www.modmyiphone.com/wiki/index.php/IActivator_easy_iPhone_activation

please add the actual activation step to it (between step 8 and step 9). :D Thanks.

[cyberoxygen]

ok, I just updated it to version 1.0.1 because I found a way to get rid of the stream of boot output when performing a jailbreak (as cool as it looks, it's unnecessary). I also got rid of some debugging output. The download link in my original post (and on the Wiki) has been updated.

Am I need to Activate again with 1.0.1 version??
I just used the 1.0 version to activate the iphone.

Thanks! :)

[The Operator]

Am I need to Activate again with 1.0.1 version??
I just used the 1.0 version to activate the iphone.
Nope, no need to activate again (unless you really want to).

[Turki]

Thanks I got it :)

[The Operator]

Please note that you may need to jailbreak twice even if it says it's successful the first time.

If it's truly successful, you'll see the word "jailbroken" in the little status bar at the bottom. Otherwise it didn't work.

[cyberoxygen]

Nope, no need to activate again (unless you really want to).

THKS & Support!! :D

[the_gts]

I still cant access the file, says deleted by uploader. someone PM a link to me.

[Fryingdutchman]

How come that after I did jailbrake and activated my iPhone I only have 170mb and 99mb available on my iPhone ?(in iTunes).
With the DVDJonmethod I had all 4GB available.

[sam]

I fixeed the link in the post with a tiny URL. ;)

[schalkse]

with this method, do we need to jailbreak again if we want ssh on it or change ringtones afterwards? I have a PPC verion of jailbreak from http://www.wotan.org/jailbreak11.zip.

[davidbistolas]

How come that after I did jailbrake and activated my iPhone I only have 170mb and 99mb available on my iPhone ?(in iTunes).
With the DVDJonmethod I had all 4GB available.

Search on this... it's been covered. You're still jailbroken and need to restart your phone again.

[NativeTheory]

Does this just activate it so you can use the ipod features of the iphone or do you use this utility to activate pre-paid AT&T cards?

[arcsbite]

I get to here...

7) Press the "Activate iPhone" button to activate your phone. When prompted to select a file, choose the file that you saved in step 4.

and I'm not sure what to select, nothing was saved in step 4?
I tried the .plist that I saved and it just says "Activation failed with a code 0"

[The Operator]

I fixeed the link in the post with a tiny URL. ;)
Thanks! I was tired and completely forgot about tinyurl. :)

[The Operator]

I get to here...

7) Press the "Activate iPhone" button to activate your phone. When prompted to select a file, choose the file that you saved in step 4.

and I'm not sure what to select, nothing was saved in step 4?
I tried the .plist that I saved and it just says "Activation failed with a code 0"ok, so I'm assuming that all the other steps worked and that you can see the word "jailbroken" at the bottom?

If so, then you probably just need to quit and restart the program and try again. This happens a lot (not sure why).

[The Operator]

with this method, do we need to jailbreak again if we want ssh on it or change ringtones afterwards?If you use the "Return To Jail", then yes. Otherwise, if you leave your phone jailbroken, then you'll be able to put ringtones on just fine (using another tool of course).
I have a PPC verion of jailbreak from http://www.wotan.org/jailbreak11.zip.Yes, I'd very much love to have had the source for that program when I was creating mine. Maybe I will hop on IRC and try to find the author. :)

[ipodracer]

Here is a application crash report: I get this every time I try to break out of Jail:

Date/Time: 2007-07-24 23:20:44.095 +0800
OS Version: 10.4.10 (Build 8R218)
Report Version: 4

Command: iActivator
Path: /Volumes/iActivator/iActivator.app/Contents/MacOS/iActivator
Parent: WindowServer [81]

Version: 1.0.1 (1.0)

PID: 4028
Thread: 0

Exception: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (0x0001)
Codes: KERN_PROTECTION_FAILURE (0x0002) at 0x00000000

Thread 0 Crashed:
0 <<00000000>> 0x00000000 0 + 0
1 com.apple.mobiledevice 0x3c3a3c70 _deviceConnected + 316
2 com.apple.mobiledevice 0x3c3a3e4c _deviceConnectedCallback + 48
3 com.apple.framework.IOKit 0x90aed564 IODispatchCalloutFromCFMessage + 576
4 com.apple.CoreFoundation 0x907eb850 __CFMachPortPerform + 176
5 com.apple.CoreFoundation 0x907eb764 __CFRunLoopDoSource1 + 152
6 com.apple.CoreFoundation 0x907dde7c __CFRunLoopRun + 1556
7 com.apple.CoreFoundation 0x907dd4ac CFRunLoopRunSpecific + 268
8 com.apple.HIToolbox 0x9329ab20 RunCurrentEventLoopInMode + 264
9 com.apple.HIToolbox 0x9329a1b4 ReceiveNextEventCommon + 380
10 com.apple.HIToolbox 0x9329a020 BlockUntilNextEventMatchingListInMode + 96
11 com.apple.AppKit 0x9377fae4 _DPSNextEvent + 384
12 com.apple.AppKit 0x9377f7a8 -[NSApplication nextEventMatchingMask:untilDate:inMode:dequeue:] + 116
13 com.apple.AppKit 0x9392a8d8 -[NSApplication _realDoModalLoop:peek:] + 260
14 com.apple.AppKit 0x939212b0 -[NSApplication runModalForWindow:] + 176
15 com.apple.AppKit 0x93820c4c -[NSApplication sendAction:to:from:] + 108
16 com.apple.AppKit 0x93820b80 -[NSControl sendAction:to:] + 96
17 com.apple.AppKit 0x93820a60 -[NSCell _sendActionFrom:] + 156
18 com.apple.AppKit 0x9383aa88 -[NSCell trackMouse:inRect:ofView:untilMouseUp:] + 1020
19 com.apple.AppKit 0x9383a670 -[NSButtonCell trackMouse:inRect:ofView:untilMouseUp:] + 564
20 com.apple.AppKit 0x9383a094 -[NSControl mouseDown:] + 536
21 com.apple.AppKit 0x937db890 -[NSWindow sendEvent:] + 4616
22 com.apple.AppKit 0x937848d4 -[NSApplication sendEvent:] + 4172
23 com.apple.AppKit 0x9377bd10 -[NSApplication run] + 508
24 com.apple.AppKit 0x9386c87c NSApplicationMain + 452
25 com.operator.iActivator 0x000098a8 _start + 760
26 com.operator.iActivator 0x000095ac start + 48

Thread 1:
0 libSystem.B.dylib 0x9000b348 mach_msg_trap + 8
1 libSystem.B.dylib 0x9000b29c mach_msg + 60
2 com.unsanity.ape 0xc0001b54 __ape_agent + 296
3 libSystem.B.dylib 0x9002bd08 _pthread_body + 96

Thread 2:
0 libSystem.B.dylib 0x9002f08c kevent + 12
1 com.apple.DesktopServices 0x92af5eb0 TFSNotificationTask::FSNotificationTaskProc(void*) + 56
2 ...ple.CoreServices.CarbonCore 0x90bc37b0 PrivateMPEntryPoint + 76
3 libSystem.B.dylib 0x9002bd08 _pthread_body + 96

Thread 3:
0 libSystem.B.dylib 0x9002c3c8 semaphore_wait_signal_trap + 8
1 libSystem.B.dylib 0x90030eac pthread_cond_wait + 480
2 ...ple.CoreServices.CarbonCore 0x90bc39a0 MPWaitOnQueue + 224
3 com.apple.DesktopServices 0x92af652c TNodeSyncTask::SyncTaskProc(void*) + 116
4 ...ple.CoreServices.CarbonCore 0x90bc37b0 PrivateMPEntryPoint + 76
5 libSystem.B.dylib 0x9002bd08 _pthread_body + 96

Thread 4:
0 libSystem.B.dylib 0x9004a6e8 syscall_thread_switch + 8
1 com.apple.Foundation 0x92bfa5dc +[NSThread sleepUntilDate:] + 152
2 com.apple.AppKit 0x9381ca10 -[NSUIHeartBeat _heartBeatThread:] + 1100
3 com.apple.Foundation 0x92be21a0 forkThreadForFunction + 108
4 libSystem.B.dylib 0x9002bd08 _pthread_body + 96

Thread 5:
0 libSystem.B.dylib 0x9001f88c select + 12
1 com.apple.CoreFoundation 0x907f0434 __CFSocketManager + 472
2 libSystem.B.dylib 0x9002bd08 _pthread_body + 96

Thread 0 crashed with PPC Thread State 64:
srr0: 0x0000000000000000 srr1: 0x100000004000d030 vrsave: 0x0000000000000000
cr: 0x24024424 xer: 0x0000000000000000 lr: 0x000000000000ce48 ctr: 0x0000000000000000
r0: 0x000000000000ce48 r1: 0x00000000bfffd000 r2: 0x00000000a0001fac r3: 0x00000000003b24d0
r4: 0x00000000003187e0 r5: 0x0000000000a22e00 r6: 0x0000000000003412 r7: 0x00000000aaaaaaaa
r8: 0x00000000aaaaaaaa r9: 0x000000000032271c r10: 0x000000003c3b67dc r11: 0x000000003c3b53d8
r12: 0x0000000000000000 r13: 0x0000000000000000 r14: 0x0000000000000001 r15: 0x0000000000000001
r16: 0x0000000000000000 r17: 0x0000000000000000 r18: 0x00000000000037f3 r19: 0x0000000000000000
r20: 0x0000000000000000 r21: 0x000000003c3b5628 r22: 0x0000000015a22e00 r23: 0x000000003c3b6c5c
r24: 0x0000000015a07150 r25: 0x0000000000395da0 r26: 0x00000000003fc320 r27: 0x000000003c3a5628
r28: 0x00000000bfffd000 r29: 0x0000000024024422 r30: 0x000000003c3a5d78 r31: 0x0000000000315330

[sweetcaro333]

It would be nice now to see this application for Windows!
:( :(

[The Operator]

Here is a application crash report: I get this every time I try to break out of Jail:

...
Thread 0 crashed with PPC Thread State 64:
...
Yes, the jailbreak function is known not to work on PPC Macs. But thank you for your crash report.

[ipodracer]

I did not realize it had to be intel based. Scratch this effort. Thanks

[stepfe]

sounds all really nice what you`re posting here.

May anyone tell me if this tool is also able to disengage the simlock ?

I live in Germany and need to get the stuff working with my O2 postpaid card anyway. Is there still a solution ???

[ipodracer]

P.S. I also get Activation Error 0. I actually tried 2 sim cards, the AT&T which gave me that error, as well as my China Mobile also gave me the same, even though I generated the 2 different codes etc. I am assuming its either A. Obviously Because I activated already with the itunes hack. or B. because I'm on a PPC

[The Operator]

May anyone tell me if this tool is also able to disengage the simlock ?No, sorry. It's only used to activate the phone.

[The Operator]

P.S. I also get Activation Error 0. I actually tried 2 sim cards, the AT&T which gave me that error, as well as my China Mobile also gave me the same, even though I generated the 2 different codes etc. I am assuming its either A. Obviously Because I activated already with the itunes hack. or B. because I'm on a PPCYes, until you've been able to put the PEM file on the phone (second button), activation won't work because the activation file generated by iActivator will be rejected by the phone.

[The Operator]

I have a PPC verion of jailbreak from http://www.wotan.org/jailbreak11.zip.have you tried this on PPC? it doesn't work (segmentation fault). it doesn't even get as far as mine does in the jailbreak process (which is a good thing, because then you don't need to do a restore on your phone).

Anyways, AFAIK, nobody has jailbreak working on a PPC Mac.

[xone06]

For an "easy to use" program ... this APP sucks.

Once I get to activate (after going through the tedious long list of other steps TWICE) ... I am asked to located the save file created in step 4. THERE IS NO FILE THAT WAS SAVED.

Fix your program, because it blows donkey balls.

[kurro]

have you tried this on PPC? it doesn't work (segmentation fault). it doesn't even get as far as mine does in the jailbreak process (which is a good thing, because then you don't need to do a restore on your phone).
Same results here. I tested this jailbreak, and it doesn't work on PPC.

Fix your program, because it blows donkey balls.
Is your better? Where's your activation program? Oh yeah, that's right, you didn't go out of your way to write one. Do you need someone to hold your hand through this process? Show some respect man.

[schalkse]

have you tried this on PPC? it doesn't work (segmentation fault). it doesn't even get as far as mine does in the jailbreak process (which is a good thing, because then you don't need to do a restore on your phone).

Anyways, AFAIK, nobody has jailbreak working on a PPC Mac.

No, did not try it on PPC, but some guy going by the name of "bd" was talking about it on #iphone and telling that it worked on his PPC. So i copied the link and waited to hear if anybody else had succes. So, I hope you find Ziel, in order to get the source. The devs pretend like all the mac population is on intel...and rather make intel only instead of universal. So we keep waiting then ;) BTW, way cool that you make a GUI and make things easier for the non technical guys among us ;)

[xone06]

Same results here. I tested this jailbreak, and it doesn't work on PPC.


Is your better? Where's your activation program? Oh yeah, that's right, you didn't go out of your way to write one. Do you need someone to hold your hand through this process? Show some respect man.

Go back to school and learn how to write properly. I won't even begin to read the mess that spews from your peanut head.

[jasonsmith]

Go back to school and learn how to write properly. I won't even begin to read the mess that spews from your peanut head.

His grammar isn't the issue. The message he wished to convey came through loud and clear.

Some people are working very hard to provide an ease of use for others. It is your prerogative to use this pgm. If does not meet your standards pls cease using it.

I for one am very appreciative of the work that went into this pgm. I have not used it, but am well aware that a great deal of time and effort was expended. This is the case with all that is shared on this forum.

Cheers

[davidbistolas]

Fix your program, because it blows donkey balls.


Is your better? Where's your activation program? Oh yeah, that's right, you didn't go out of your way to write one. Do you need someone to hold your hand through this process? Show some respect man.


Go back to school and learn how to write properly. I won't even begin to read the mess that spews from your peanut head.

Be nice, both of you, or else you'll be sent home with a note to mommy.

Can you imagine working hard on a free contribution to the iphone community only to be berated for it?

This is an INTERNATIONAL forum. Not every user speaks "Amaracan" like you. When your contributions exceed this one, cast as many stones as you feel you can throw. Until then, kindly refrain from nastiness.

Remember: Your alternative is to not use this solution.

Although iActivator has some bugs in it, it's still of great value. I tested it myself last night, and the first time I ran it (following the instructions carefully) it failed. I did manage to get it to work in the end though.

I'm sure The Operator put a lot of work and thought into it, and the greater majority of iphorumites appreciate this effort, and look forward to future enhancements, corrections and additions.

[The Operator]

Once I get to activate (after going through the tedious long list of other steps TWICE) ... I am asked to located the save file created in step 4. THERE IS NO FILE THAT WAS SAVED.
ah, ok, i see the problem. The file was generated in step 6 of the instructions. I'll fix the README.
Fix your program, because it blows donkey balls.Have some respect for the hard work everyone is putting in. Just because I made a mistake in the README, it somehow gives you the right to be a dick? Grow up.

[The Operator]

There, I just fixed the README in version 1.0.3 (latest release).

[da76]

I wonder if anyone can help. I get to the stage where it asks of IMEI and ICCID. I can find the IMEI # but my phone field for the ICCID is blank. Any suggestions?

By the way. Irrespective of the programme being 'perfect' we should all be grateful for the FREE efforts being undertaken for our collective benefit!

Cheers

David

[ipodracer]

I op that you label the topic properly as MAC covers both PPC and Intel, please note in your docs that this works on INTEL Mac only.

Thanks.

Good work again.

[davidbistolas]

I wonder if anyone can help. I get to the stage where it asks of IMEI and ICCID. I can find the IMEI # but my phone field for the ICCID is blank. Any suggestions?

By the way. Irrespective of the programme being 'perfect' we should all be grateful for the FREE efforts being undertaken for our collective benefit!

Cheers

David

David- the ICCID number is on the box, but if yours is blank it's also on the sim card.

[da76]

Thank you (take a pay rise) :)

[iphoneuk]

First off, well done and thanks to The Operator. Even though iActivator does NOT work on my iMac G5 (PPC) I am grateful that there are people out there who are trying to make life easy for others.

If it helps sort out getting iActivator to work on a PPC, the program crashes and quits on my machine after the "waiting for jailbreak" screen appears. I cannot get past this stage.

I can activate the iPhone with the Anderson method but I'd like to jailbreak and be able to mod other things. I haven't yet tried one of the longer methods - a bit nervous of leaving my iPhone as a brick!

[ifun]

Hi, Guys:

I just thinking if all these unlock ways have the iTunes version requirement.

If I have a updated iTunes 7.3.1 for Mac, Do I have way to unlock?
If so, where can I find old version iTunes for Mac to re-install?

Please Help

[iphoneuk]

I am using iTunes 7.3 (54) and have not upgraded to latest as it doesn't work with the Anderson method (or so I believe)

[ifun]

That's too bad!

Anyone got solution for those already updated to iTunes 7.3.1 for Mac?

Where to get 7.3.0.54 DMG?

I should never updated !

[meagain]

I can't get it to work. I tried the long way (using Terminal).... I get this:

Enjoy your newfound freedom. Thank the devs at #iphone next time you see them for making this all possible.
p.s. Like most other useful tools, this one may be dangerous if used carelessly. Always remember -- You brick it, you bought it.

p.p.s. I have no idea how 'My Humps' could possibly have gotten set as your ringtone. ;)


This appears to be a positive message. :) But not sure what to do now. My phone is still locked up with the screen it gives out of the box.
I have the newer iTunes. I guess I'll try the iActivator fancy pants method again. IDK what else to do unless someone has a suggestion. I appreciate everyones efforts here BTW.

[meagain]

I got it to work via the program. I got hung up with selecting the plist section where it gave an Error of "Code 0", but I simply quit the program, re-opened, and picked up where I left off and this time it worked.

Thanks for this...... Now, patiently waiting for YouTube. :)

[The Operator]

I got it to work via the program. I got hung up with selecting the plist section where it gave an Error of "Code 0", but I simply quit the program, re-opened, and picked up where I left off and this time it worked.Yes, as it says in the README, things are a bit flakey. But quitting and restarting usually solves the problem.

[funkadelic]

heyyyy
i have a Mac iBook G4....can i use this application??? or is it just for intels?
if not what should i do??
thanksss!!

[The Operator]

heyyyy
i have a Mac iBook G4....can i use this application??? or is it just for intels?
if not what should i do??
thanksss!!No, sorry, it doesn't work on PPC Macs (G4, G5). Performing a jailbreak will crash and then you'll need to restore your iPhone.

AFAIK, there's no program which can perform a jailbreak on PPC Macs right now. You'll just have to wait (or find a friend who's got an Intel Mac).

[schalkse]

Ok, done it on my powerbook G4. But still no youtube. Very strange.

[The Operator]

ok, as of version 1.1 (just released) jailbreak works on PPC Macs (along with everything else). So if you're using a G4 or G5, grab the latest version and join the fun.

[jimmymac]

so does anyone have a way to get you tube working . The program works great , good job and keep up the good work. You tube is the only thing that is not working for me. Everything else is the cats meow.

[DrFun]

By the way, great program. But I noticed somethings I wanted to mention.

After using iActivator to break from jail (works good) and then put back in jail I got this error.
"iTunes cannot read the contents of the iPhone "XXX". Got o the Summary tab in the iPhone preferences and lick Restore to restore this iPhone to factory settings."

It happened after returning to jain with iActivator 1.1 (i think thats the latest one)

One thing I want to add, after I saw that error I did a iPhoneinterface and saw it was not really in jail. I had the full files system? But iActivator said it retuned successfully??

So I tried to put the Services.plist back in the /System/Library/Lockdown
I got this error.

iPhone:/System/Library/Lockdown/# putfile Services.plist
Problem with AFCFileRefOpen: 1

I ended up forcing the phone into restore and starting over.
There are a couple others who have recently mentioned the same problem on the board. Just wanted to let you know.

[The Operator]

Just updated to version 1.1.1 which now includes the full source code (GPLed). This version fixes the problem where, when jailbroken, the phone appears to have only a small amount of storage space in iTunes (thanks iZsh). So feel free to leave your phone jailbroken if you like. :)

[Strafe57]

Hi, I'm in the UK and have an Intel macbook. My friend is in New York this weekend and is going to pick me up an iPhone.

I've just downloaded the iActivator software (looks good!), do I need anything else??

Will I be able to activate my iPhone and use it as an iPod/web browser etc?

Thanks, sorry I'm a bit new to all this...

[Strafe57]

Also, the apple website won't let me download the firmware as specified in the link. Do I need to have an iphone connected to do this? Thanks. :)

[Strafe57]

Also, using itunes 7.3.1 (3), if that makes a difference.

[The Operator]

I've just downloaded the iActivator software (looks good!), do I need anything else??Check the README file. You need the Apple firmware.
Will I be able to activate my iPhone and use it as an iPod/web browser etc?
Yes.

[The Operator]

Also, the apple website won't let me download the firmware as specified in the link. Do I need to have an iphone connected to do this? Thanks. :)Download works fine for me either way (phone connected or disconnected). It shouldn't matter since it's not like they can check for your phone via browsing to their website (that would be a huge security hole in Safari).

[Strafe57]

I've downloaded it now, thanks.

OK, I'll get my friend to get my iPhone. So with my Intel macbook and the two downloads, i'm set? Do I need any programming skills? (I don't have any...)

Sorry if I'm being a dunce. Thanks for all the hard work.

Edit: re the iPod functionality - I can stick all my photos and music on it? Is iTunes DRM stuff banned?

[meagain]

Strafe - yes you can load your pics etc on it. Just be patient cuz you might have to repeat a few sections a few times for no apparent reason. Just close it out and re-open and pick up where you left off.

[Strafe57]

OK...I'm excited. I'll keep you updated! Thanks :)

[oviuan]

The Operator, let me tell you something... I just bought the iPhone with no plan because I knew about this mod and I thought... fuck it, I'll buy it.
I think I'm not the only one, and Apple should thank you for those extra sales...
Eventually I will get a prepaid plan, but I don't want a 2 years contract with that company.

Did I say thanks for let me unleash this monster?... thanks again.

Now... here is my bitching ;) ... just bug report.

I successfully get to work the iPhone with iActivator 1.0
But there is no references to what expect, I got this:
-Wi-Fi (yes)
-Safari (yes)
-Google Maps (yes)
-Camera Phone (yes)
-Stocks (yes)

-Youtube (no)
-iPod sync (yes)
-iPod playback (no)... no files availables
-iPhoto sync (no)

-Space available 90MB available! (with the 8gigs version)


Now, I see you fix the space problem with iActivator 1.1,
I did a restore with iTunes to the factory defaults to start from zero again.

But I cant do step 5 ("Put PEM File") with iActivator 1.1 because the button is disable.

So finally I try everything and nothng... I'm back with iActivator 1.0 just to try wi-fi browsing applications.

I hope you'll get some solutions or something than I'm doing wrong.

Thanks

[oviuan]

fuck.. dismiss my last post Operator.

This is what I did to make it work.

-Restore to factory defaults trough iTunes
-Download again iPhone1,1_1.0_1A543a_Restore.ipsw (some how something change when you do things with iActivator... right?)

... I have 7.23 GB available :)

,,, and iPod is working perfectly !

thanks.

[rbforever]

So since this program, iactivator, uses the same files in iasign, does that mean that you can use old cingular/att sim cards in the phone? or do you have still have to go through the long process with iasign and terminal commands, etc..?

[redbma]

Just activated iPhone in Australia using iActivator 1.1.1. This thing is awesome, thanks for all your hard work and the nice GUI. Any workaround on getting youtube to connect?

Good luck with unlocking.

redbma

[the_gts]

Thanks The Operator for the nice work. Awaiting your hard work on the Windows version.
Thanks again

[niknyce]

kickass. nice work man :)

[pendalf]

when is actually the win version compiled?

[The Operator]

Any workaround on getting youtube to connect?
None that I know of yet.

[The Operator]

when is actually the win version compiled?When it actually works. :)

Right now I have a little command-line version of iActivator in the source code which I use for testing on Windows, but jailbreak doesn't work at all, so there's no point in releasing it yet.

[sweetcaro333]

When it actually works. :)

Right now I have a little command-line version of iActivator in the source code which I use for testing on Windows, but jailbreak doesn't work at all, so there's no point in releasing it yet.

Let us know when it does! :)

[The Operator]

Just released version 1.1.2.

This version adds a new (requested) feature -- the ability to backup the activation file from your phone onto your computer. Something handy for people who have activated their phone legitimately and don't want to have to deal with calling AT&T to get their activation back when they perform a restore from iTunes.

[the_gts]

When will the windows release be available?

[oviuan]

Just released version 1.1.2.

This version adds a new (requested) feature -- the ability to backup the activation file from your phone onto your computer. Something handy for people who have activated their phone legitimately and don't want to have to deal with calling AT&T to get their activation back when they perform a restore from iTunes.

can we update with no hazard to our "mod" iPhone?

[The Operator]

Fresh off the hard drive platters... the new version adds support for the new iPhone firmware (1.0.1). As well, file writing is more stable now. I'm still seeing the odd activation failure though...

Enjoy...
0p

[The Operator]

When will the windows release be available?I have someone working on the UI right now. However, jailbreak still doesn't work on Windows, which is the big holdup.

I reversed the Windows version of jailbreak from Ziel, and the code where iActivator crashes is identical to his (right down to the assembly), so I'm at a bit of a loss as to why mine crashes and his doesn't.

Anyways, no idea when that will be fixed. Most of the #iphone devs have moved way past activation at this point so it's tough to get help.

[Palu]

It's the first time that I see more programs for Mac than win... World is changing!!!

[Stormbringer]

I was unable to get iActivator to work after upgrading to 1.0.1 -- did anyone else get it to work?

I had to use the http://www.hacktheiphone.com/ instructions to get it to work again.

[The Operator]

I was unable to get iActivator to work after upgrading to 1.0.1 -- did anyone else get it to work?Grab the latest version (1.1.3). Older versions will not work.

I can verify that iActivator 1.1.3 works with firmware 1.0.1 because I used it to jailbreak and activate my own phone after upgrading the firmware.

[pendalf]

Grab the latest version (1.1.3). Older versions will not work.

I can verify that iActivator 1.1.3 works with firmware 1.0.1 because I used it to jailbreak and activate my own phone after upgrading the firmware.

do we have allready the win version?

[The Operator]

do we have allready the win version?
Not unless you can help me debug assembly code (as mentioned a couple posts back).

[pendalf]

Not unless you can help me debug assembly code (as mentioned a couple posts back).

i´m sorry,
i didn´t know, that it is so complicated.
i gues you just need to compile it under win mashine,
i was wrong...

[The Operator]

From the Changelog:

v1.1.4 - 08/02/07

- Added backwards compatibility with older jailbreak method. This allows iActivator to properly detect phones which have been jailbroken using iFuntastic instead of iActivator
- Removed -p option from afc2 service for compatibility with iPHUC
- Got rid of custom MobileDevice.h header file so that stock version on Wiki can be used (and I don't have to distribute it with the source code)
- Fixed a bug in the Windows code (still not working 100% yet though)

[the_gts]

Operator
when the windows version is ready will you add it to this thread or create a new one ? :)

[tarek5987]

i hope that there is a version for windows soon....

[freit5]

I successfully used the new version today to jailbreak and acivate but it didn't like the sim. It's giving me the incorrect sim error. I did update to the newest Itunes befoe trying it so I have 7.32 and the firmware is 1.0.1.

Itunes still picks up the phone number even though the incorrect sim error.

[pubjoe]

Hi,

Would this program work on a "powerbook G4"? When I attempt to launch the program, the icon pops up in the dock and then vanishes again??? I can see in the original post that it is ppc compatible, but the author says he tested it on his G5... Would a G4 be different?

To be honest, I've only just received my iphone (in UK) and this is my first effort to activate it. I don't really know the best way to go about it - but this program looks good. I have a windows PC and this little 12" G4 powerbook. If this program doesn't work, what are my options?

[rong889]

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[morfeo0123]

Hi, I am very excited about my new iphone, I received it just yesterday, and today I downloaded iActivator, i followed the tutorial, but when I connect the iphone to the computer it appears a message by IActivator saying: Connection failed: pairing issue.
Would anybody help me?
thanks!

[1town]

activation isnt working for me, it gives me an error saying "failed with code -402653165"

[dillpow]

Hi, I'm getting a "Connection failed: pairing issue" error when I connect the iPhone. Using 1.0.1 firmware, although iActivator 1.1.4 did not ask, iTunes 7.3.2.

I decided to give iActivator a try after iPHUC wouldn't work past the "getfile fstab fstab" command. Any thoughts on what's going on? I don't need activation, just jailbreak.

[the_gts]

I am getting the same error ***65 anyone figure out whats wrong ?

[1town]

Didnt figure it out, just said screw it and used iPhoneAct instead..

I still can't get iPhoneInterface to work, tho =/

[kbonnel]

i had the same error, so I did a little googling :)

so, found that the following process worked for me (twice)

1. Make sure iTunes and helper app are stopped
2. Start iActivator
3. Perform Jailbreak (select your current firmware directory)
4. Click the Put PEM option
5. Click the Generate Activation option (enter in your info, and save .plist file)
6. Click the Return to Jail option
7. Restart iPhone (I know, I know, not activated yet, this done after reboot)
8. Start iActivator after iPhone is back up.
9. Click Activate iPhone option (select your previously created .plist file)
10. Your phone should not change to "Activating". Restart iPhone
11. Done

Have fun

Ciao

[the_gts]

Operator:
any news on the windows version of this nice app?

[superfr8d]

Hi everyone and sorry if my first post here sounds stupid but here I go:


I bought an iPhone yesterday and downloaded iActivator.
I am however confused as to which firmware version file to download from Apple's website in order to complete the steps that lead to activation.

I have iTunes 7.3.2 installed on my PPC Powerbook G4. My iPhone has never been connected to my computer so far...
How can I check the firmware version of my iPhone?
Or does the fact that it has never been connected to my computer mean that it has the older firmware?
Should I connect it and launch iTunes in order to update the firmware prior to activating it with iActivator?

Thanks for your help!

[the_gts]

Windows ?? :(

[Revell]

Windows ?? :(

get a mac ;)

[Kheldour]

activation isnt working for me, it gives me an error saying "failed with code -402653165"

Same error here. Any solution so far?

Interesting enough, that it worked before. But I screwed my iPhone and had to restore it from iTunes. Since the restore, I can jailbreak the phone, but can't activate, regardless what tool I use (iActivate or iPhoneAct)....:( :confused: :mad:

Any help is apreciated.

Rgds

Khel

[Kheldour]

i had the same error, so I did a little googling :)

so, found that the following process worked for me (twice)

1. Make sure iTunes and helper app are stopped
2. Start iActivator
3. Perform Jailbreak (select your current firmware directory)
4. Click the Put PEM option
5. Click the Generate Activation option (enter in your info, and save .plist file)
6. Click the Return to Jail option
7. Restart iPhone (I know, I know, not activated yet, this done after reboot)
8. Start iActivator after iPhone is back up.
9. Click Activate iPhone option (select your previously created .plist file)
10. Your phone should not change to "Activating". Restart iPhone
11. Done

Have fun

Ciao

Kimo

Finally, I got it done. major hint: load the 1.0.0 firmware to reference to and follow the shown procedure exactly!!

Khel

[mikaella]

activation isnt working for me, it gives me an error saying "failed with code -402653165"

my fix for this error: Move iActivator to the Desktop and launch from there.

[cyberprince]

my fix for this error: Move iActivator to the Desktop and launch from there.

I got that twice. Restart your iPhone then try again. Hold the Sleep and home button till you get a prompt to turn off the the phone. Then turn it off. Turn it back on again and it should work. It worked for me.

[the_gts]

get a mac ;)

PC Hater!!! :cool:

[MMMK]

I got that twice. Restart your iPhone then try again. Hold the Sleep and home button till you get a prompt to turn off the the phone. Then turn it off. Turn it back on again and it should work. It worked for me.

I am getting succesfull but mismatched ICCID? whats that?