This is how to install NEW iOS 7 without a Dev account or UDID :
Step 1- Download the latest official iOS for your device This will be iOS 6.1.4 for iPhone 5 and iOS 6.1.3 for all other supported devices: iPhone, iPod, iPad and Firmware/Software -Download Official Apple iOS 6.x.x Firmware
These are legit, stock, oem, original IPSW files directly from Apple. They are not jailbroken or modified in any way.
Note: Depending on what browser you're using these files might get saved as ZIP instead of IPSW. If that happens simply rename the file from ZIP to IPSW.
Step 3 make sure your device is connected via USB and open up iTunes on restore hit the shift and left mouse click buttons down together this will allow you to manually search for the iOS you downloaded for iPhone 5 you would select iOS 6.1.4 for all other devices you would select iOS 6.1.3
Step 4 Once the device has restored make sure to setup as new and that you get to the home screen.
Step 5 Now on the Check for updates button hit shift and left mouse click down together this time you need to select iOS 7 for your device now when the device finishes updating it will be on iOS 7 activated.
IMPORTANT the device will work as normal you can Sync from a saved backup install apps etc... also you will be able to OTA all the upcoming beta's.
In episode 43 of The Talk Show, Daring Fireball's John Gruber reveals that he's heard from sources who say iOS 7 will be 'polarizing' and that 'all the leaks are wrong'.
As most of you know, iOS 7 is expected to move towards a flat design that has been described as 'black, white, and flat all over' by recent rumors.
Here's what Gruber had to say:
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Gruber: I know absolutely, almost absolutely, nothing. I don't think I've been this ignorant of what's coming software-wise for a keynote since the iPhone one back in 2007. Which is great. I'm super excited about it.
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Gruber: The one thing I keep hearing over and over again from friends who would know. The one word I keep hearing is that some of the stuff they're gonna show is "polarizing".
Moltz: 'Flat'
Gruber: No polarizing.
Gruber: I also heard from somebody that just "all the leaks are wrong". Which is interesting. I have no idea what to make of it.
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You can listen to the podcast at the link below. The iOS talk starts at the nineteen minute mark.
Apple will unveil iOS 7 at WWDC 2013 on Monday, June 10th.
When we first wrote about WeChat as one of the interesting alternatives to WhatsApp, we didn’t know that elsewhere in Asia, it was emerging as one of the fastest growing apps. Well, it’s a Chinese company
that develops WeChat so obviously the growth and adoption is going to
be huge. But the rate at which WeChat has grown and the way in which
they’ve marketed is nothing short of a mind-blowing success story.
WeChat just crossed the 50 million mark
in registered users. And notably, that’s in a very short period of time.
Besides the fact that the app does look good and club a lot of
interesting features, the marketing department needs a pat on the back.
Roping in some of the popular celebrities in each country, their
advertisements literally added a turbo-boost to WeChat’s efforts to
penetrate markets where WhatsApp has been ruling the roost.
WeChat is now one of the most-downloaded
apps in countries like India, Malaysia, Philippines and Mexico. On the
UAE App Store alone, WeChat recorded a 200% increase in downloads within
a month of its release.
At its core, WeChat doesn’t bring
anything new to the table. But it does one thing better than any other
known app out there: it clubs features from several apps that results in
a unified experience. While WeChat doesn’t explicitly mention it, the
app certainly looks like it’s set to destabilize the market for other
apps like WhatsApp.
Although a lot of people take it to be
just another chat app on the App Store, WeChat seems to be quite intent
on making itself known as well as WhatsApp.
The WeChat features speak for themselves:
You can send audiomessages
Live conversations - a new feature that mimics the walkie-talkie thing
You can send special emoticons (something more populous than any other app out there)
Group chat (a feature that’s consistently highlighted in their marketing material) and,
There’s ample integration with your social accounts.
Running from mainland China, it’s an
amazing feat that WeChat continues to grow its user-base so fast despite
several censorship rules that the government enforces on the
online/software companies in the country.
The app is free for iPhone users. It
works pretty much the same way as WhatsApp – only, there are more
features here, so you can reach your friends and chat with them in more
ways. Also, features like Web WeChat, QR Code-filled profiles, special
animated emoticons, and video calling make the whole experience somewhat
richer.
If you’ve read our post on Cydia
you probably know that the whole thing runs largely because of the
repositories (repos). There are tons of Cydia repos out there – some
very popular, some not-so-popular and some really just personal ones
created on MyRepoSpace.
Most of the time, you just need a few
repos. Cydia comes preloaded with some of the larges repos like BigBoss
and ModMyi but then, there are many others that you can use too. We
compiled a list of the best Cydia repos for 2013 that have plenty of
tweaks, themes, mods, ringtones and stuff that’s compatible with iOS 6.x
devices. Take a look:
Also, don’t forget to read our post on the complete guide to Cydia, and Cydia errors
How to Add Sources to Cydia:
Open Cydia
Tap on the Manage tab
Tap on Sources
Tap on Edit and then on Add
And then type the repo source you find here
Below is a quick video tutorial:
How to Use Cydia to Find Cracked Apps:
Either just search Cydia in general or
Tap on Manage -> Sources
Click on the Repo source to see what’s listed under it
Default and most important repos: You’ll find almost all major Cydia tweaks here:
Best Cydia Sources for iOS 6.x Jailbroken iOS Devices:
BigBoss is one of the largest repos and
quite literally the boss of all repos. It comes pre-loaded with Cydia
when you jailbreak your iOS device. BigBoss contains some of the most
popular themes, tweaks and other settings.
Repo: ModMyi Source: http://apt.modmyi.com/
ModMyi repo is another massive source
that comes as a default repo in Cydia. This is one of our most favorite
repos as the team behind ModMyi is enormously active. Their forums and
social channels are rich in new tweaks compatible with the latest iOS
versions. Most of our favorite tweaks are from this repo. Contains
themes, tweaks and more stuff.
Repo: Intelliborn Source: http://intelliborn.com/cydiav/ Features: tweaks, the popular IntelliScreenX
The most popular IntelliScreenX comes
from this repo. Hold on. This is also the repo where you find MyWi, My3G
and IntelliID. Of course, all these are also available on the default
repos but it’s good to know the original source, right? And may be when
they add new ones, this is where it gets added first.
Insanelyi is fast becoming the next
hottest repo on the planet. Over 7000 tweaks and themes and stuff
occupy this repo. For those in the jailbreak community, Insanelyi has
almost become a default place to hangout.
BiteYourApple is a beautiful repo
containing several interesting tweaks and themes. The repo is also a
source for a ton of ringtones and other mods that are usually
ornamental.
Repo: iSpazio
Source: http://repo.ispazio.net Features: tweaks, ringtones and more
I’m not sure because this time when I
added iSpazio repo, Cydia didn’t shoot any warning about piracy and
stuff. So I am guessing that iSpazio is now a clean repo with a ton of
tweaks. I saw a lot of mods and ringtones too on this repo.
Repo: Theme It App Source: http://www.themeitapp.com/repo Features: themes, tweaks, icons
The default source for the ThemeIt tweak
for iPhone and iPad. It’s not for everybody but for those that want to
get their hands dirty to mod the themes and appearance of their
iDevices, this is a cool repo to start with. Has about three default packages
.
Repo: Rpetri.ch Source: http://rpetri.ch/repo/
The guy behind the legendary
BrowserChooser and Chrome tweaks! Although most of his popular and
legendary tweaks are now available on the default repos, this is still a
worthwhile repo to add to Cydia because this dev forks out something
new all the time.
HackYouriPhone repo triggers a warning
in Cydia because it hosts several thousand cracked apps both from the
App Store as well as from the Cydia’s default repositories. You also get
a bucket load of themes and tweaks from here.
Currently, the Sinful iPhone repo hosts
the most valid AppSync version. Besides this, the repo also hosts a ton
of other mods and tweaks that may be interesting. We’re not much a fan
of this repo but if you’re hunting down some rarely found tweaks, this
is a place to look for.
Repo: Xsellize Source: http://cydia.xsellize.com Features: ROM packs for emulator games
Xsellize is another of those rogue repos
that pirates haunt. It has some cool ROM packs for emulator games
besides the usual stuff of cracked apps and other mods.
Repo: iHacks Source: http://ihacksrepo.com Features: cracked apps, tweaks and mods
Yet another “rogue” repo that offers a
ton of apps, mods and tweaks. The repo also hosts some very popular
tweaks that you can add to your apps to increase their functionality.
Disclaimer: We
don’t recommend Installous or iFunbox to Install .IPA files because
developers put a lot of effort to create apps and what’s a dollar or two
to spend on buying these apps? The only way we recommend the usage of
Installous or iFunbox is when you are not sure if an app would really be
helpful but would want to try it out before buying it.
Cydia Tweaks list doesn’t actually end.
It’s probably like the Great Wall of China – it goes on and on and as we
find more interesting tweaks, we keep adding them to the list.
However, right after the jailbreak, if
you were to think of the most essential tweaks that should be up on your
iPhone/iPad, you might like this list a lot.
Having jailbroken our devices on the day
Evasi0n came out, we’ve been testing a lot of tweaks ourselves and
there’s just one thing we can say: it’s a really addictive world. Cydia
kind of opens up an entire universe to tweak and add functionality to
your iPhone/iPad.
If you’re a first-time jailbreaker, this
is a highly recommended list. If not, you probably know of these tweaks
already but just take a look. Do tell us your favorite tweaks in the
comment.
Roundup of Best Cydia Tweaks of 2013:
1. LockInfo: LockInfo
has come a long way since the initial days. Although I am not much of a
fan, LockInfo is certainly a great lockscreen tweak. Like all the
information on your lockscreen? LockInfo is the tweak you should use.
Every single notification, every single alert and every single mail –
and add weather info, clock, etc. – gets listed in a beautiful way right
on your lockscreen. I don’t like the information overload (my LS is
pretty empty and minimalistic) but if you’re someone who wants all the
info to be instantly accessible, LockInfo is an awesome tweak.
2. IntelliscreenX: IntelliscreenX
is the precursor to LockInfo. I sometimes think of these as Firefox and
Chrome. You know both are good and classic and both have a fan
following. IntelliscreenX is pretty much LockInfo but since it came a
long time before LockInfo, it still sticks. But wait, I am not taking
sides here. If you love IntelliscreenX I’ve got nothing against you.
Both are good and both put enough information on instant-access mode on
the Lock screen.
3. biteSMS: If there’s
one thing that jailbreakers the world-over accept open-heartedly, it’s
that there’s no tweak like biteSMS. This one just blows away all your
expectations and turns your normal messaging app into something amazing.
No words can describe biteSMS because it’s an experience in itself.
4. Zeppelin: I like
having Dark Knight’s logo instead of the usual carrier thingy.
Sometimes, I freak my friends out by having an Android/Windows logo
there. Sounds like replicating? Use Zeppelin: the eternally popular
tweak that lets you change the carrier logo to something jazzy right
away. No resprings required and that’s my favorite part.
5. Fake Operator: Oh
did you say you want your own custom text replacing the carrier’s name?
No Zeppelin? Okay! There’s Fake Operator for you! This doesn’t need
resprings either and works like a charm. Fake Operator conflicts with
Zeppelin so you can have either this or that. Choose for yourself. Or if
you’re like me, you’ll have Zeppelin for a while and then a custom text
for the next few hours.
6. Springtomize 2: Springtomize
2 is a must-have for anyone who likes to play around with all the icons
of your dash. Springtomize 2 is the Winterboard for icons and there’s
literally tons of icons you can grab and customize your springboard
with. You’ll also find more options within the settings.
7. Iconoclasm: If not
Springtomize, you go to Iconoclasm. It’s another classic example of a
long-standing tweak that has been well-received over the years.
Springtomize, Iconoclasm: these are tweaks that cost you a bit but
they’re definitely worth the penny you shell out for them.
8. Auxo: But oh,
nothing has taken the jailbreak world by storm than this one. Auxo! You
should’ve been living under a rock (or totally new to jailbreak) if you
haven’t heard this name before. Auxo is that amazing $1.99 tweak that
completely changes the way your task-switcher looks, behaves and works.
Auxo’s features, I believe, would be something that Apple will introduce
by the next few iterations of iOS.
9. Activator: If you
like to convert your iPhone into a gesture-monster, Activator is a tweak
you can’t miss. This is mostly helpful if you are a power-user (most
Mac and iPad users are comfortable with multiple gestures) and Activator
makes interacting with your iPhone much simpler. And faster.
10. SBSettings: SBSettings
needs no introduction. This is the answer to Android’s power widget:
only, you have this on your Notification Center. SBSettings provides
valuable information on memory, capacity, usage etc. Over the years,
SBSettings has grown into a very powerful tweak.
11. NCSettings: Or if you like something minimal and cool, NCSettings would be it. This was one of the first things I installed
after jailbreaking. NCSettings has pretty much the same basic premise
as SBSettings: control settings toggles right from the NC.
12. Winterboard: Winterboard
is another must-have. At its base, Winterboard doesn’t change much but
you can make the dock disappear, make the icon names disappear, have a
transparent status bar in the lock screen/elsewhere, and many more.
Several UI tweaks need Winterboard so you better have this installed.
13. Clear Slider HD:Clear
Slider HD brings you a very simple and very neat slider in place of the
original unlock slider in LS. We covered this in our post on alternative sliders so you can check it out. And yes, you’ll need Winterboard to have this theme enabled.
14. ReSpring: Of all
the things, ReSpring is one nifty tweak I’ve found useful. Very useful.
Cydia lets you Respring whenever things get updated but sometimes, you
need to ReSpring your device for certain tweaks to work. Instead of
doing a hard-reset or a reboot, you can use this little tool to respring
your springboard easily.
15. BrowserChooser:
Ryan Petrich’s very popular tweak. BrowserChooser changes the default
browser to Chrome (or whichever you want to set as the default). The
tweak is one of the most essential tweaks as iOS opens links in Safari
which is annoying after you’ve fallen in love with Chrome for iOS.
Update: Instasave has been updated(1.2-2) to work perfectly with the new version of Instagram. If you’ve got Instasave installed already, make sure you update the package to the latest version.
Instagram is a great way to discover interesting photos on the web. With the level of popularity Instagram has achieved, it can very well be termed the Facebook of photo tags. Needless to say, Facebook actually acquired Instagram recently.
No matter how awesome the app is, there’s one thing missing: save photos to your Camera Roll.
Of course, there’s InstaSave on the App Store which lets you do these things:
Save individual photos to your camera roll
Save multiple photos to the camera roll simultaneously
And pretty much other interaction features like “like”, “comment” and “repost”
But surely, that’s not what we’re after, are we? Something as simple as being able to copy an Instagram photo to our camera roll should be … free? Other than the fact that Instagram should’ve included that option themselves, it looks like we’ll need to get a little deeper.
If you’ve got a jailbroken iPhone running Cydia, you’ve got the answer. No surprise, the Cydia tweak that will let you save Instagram photos to your camera roll is called InstaSave, too.
InstaSave is a simple, no-configuration-required tweak. What it does is adds a Save option to the menu in Instagram.
When you view a photo on Instagram, tap the ellipsis icon to pop open the menu options. Usually, you’d see these three options:
Report Inappropriate
Share to Facebook
Tweet
After you install InstaSave from Cydia,
you should now get another option labeled Save. Tap that and the image
gets saved to your camera roll. As simple as that.
If Instagram throws a warning/information dialog, saying that it needs access to the Camera Roll, you can enable it from Settings -> Privacy ->Photos and turn ON the toggle for Instagram.
InstaSave is available on the BigBoss repo for free.
A quick video on how to use InstaSave to save Instagram photos to Camera Roll:
