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How To Untethered Jailbreak Apple TV 2G on 4.4.4 Using Seas0nPass For Windows & Mac OS X

2011-12-30T17:03:00.000-08:00

Hot off the press, untethered jailbreak for the Apple TV 2 is here!

What you need:
Download Seas0nPass for Mac OS X (here) or Windows (here)
Latest version of iTunes (10.5.2)
A mirco USB cable
Download current iPSW 4.4.4 (9A406a)

Next run Seas0nPass as administrator on Windows.

Then Hold down the shift key, click the Create IPSW button and select the firmware version your ATV2 is currently running (which should be 4.4.4).

Seas0nPass will now begin creating your Jailbroken IPSW.

Once Seas0nPass has created the custom IPSW, you will be prompt to connect your ATV2 into your computer and put it into DFU mode (follow the on-screen instructions).

Once your ATV2 is in DFU mode, Seas0nPass will automatically open iTunes and start the restore process.

Your ATV2 should now be Jailbroken on the 4.4.4 firmware.

*To confirm the Jailbreak was successful a (temporary) red FC logo will appear at the lower right corner of the screen - see below.*

Next step is to get nitoTV installed, click HERE.

How to get IceFilms on a Jailbroken AppleTV 2

2011-12-26T21:49:00.000-08:00

If you haven't already jailbroken your ATV2 or installed nitoTV and got XBMC through it, please start HERE. Finally to truly enjoy streaming media over the internet, such as watching TV Shows or Movies, you'll need to get IceFilms on to your XBMC.

1A. What you need before starting tutorial:
Get WinSCP here.
Download a zip file from here. (Do not unzip)

1B. Start WinSCP and input the IP Address of to ATV2. For Username: root and Password: alpine

1C. Once logged on with WinSCP, copy the zip file you just downloaded to the /private/var/mobile/Media location. Should look something like this:

1D. Once successfully moving zip file to your ATV2 system files. Head over to the XBMC SYSTEM menu.

-Then Add-ons.

-Then install from zip file, now find the zip file, which should be /private/var/mobile/Media location.

-Now back out and go to Get Add-ons.

-Find anarchintosh add-on and click it which will bring you to a blank list. (now you will have to do a tethered re-boot)

-After reconnecting your ATV2, return to XBMC Get Add-ons and find anarchintosh add-on and click it, now IceFilms should show up on this list and install it.

-And go to VIDEOS on the main screen of XBMC and click on Video add-ons, and click on IceFilms, which will now install source content (approx 230mb).

There you have it! Enjoy!

Thanks for reading, please leave a comment!

How to XBMC 11.0 Eden: Beta 1 on iOS 4.4.4 for AppleTV 2

2011-12-26T21:08:00.000-08:00

If you have successfully jailbroken and installed nitoTV on to your ATV2, here is how to get XBMC through nitoTV. Read more about XBMC Here.

On the main screen of your ATV2, you should now have a new tab named 'nitoTV'

Under the 'nitoTV' tab, click on 'Installeer Software'. Next page will look somewhat like this (see below) . Scroll down to 'XBMC-ATV2' and install it. And you should now have the XBMC tab in the main menu of your ATV2.

Now you can enjoy all that XBMC has to offer! I highly recommend heading over to the XBMC official site to learn more about this program.

Now to get IceFilms for XBMC go here.

Thanks for reading, please leave a comment!

AppleTV 2 - NitoTV & XBMC 11.0 Eden: Beta 1 on iOS 4.4.4 How to Step By Step

2011-12-26T20:48:00.000-08:00

If you have successfully jailbroken your ATV2 and don't know what else to do with it. Here is where the fun begins. Installing NitoTV, much like Cydia on the other idevices, on the jailbroken ATV2 will allow you to get many useful programs such as the XBMC. If you're not familiar with XBMC, please read this HERE.

**Warning! Before going ahead with this tutorial, please be reminded that I am not responsible for anything that may go wrong with your products. Proceed at your own risk**

1A. What you need before you start installing NitoTV on the ATV2:
Computer Windows XP or higher or MAC OSX 10.6 or higher
Will need a micro USB cable.
Download PuTTY
Right click and open it as administrator, it'll look like this.

1B. For 'Host Name (or IP Address)' type in your ATV2 IP Address which can found under the 'Settings' tab. Click on 'General' will get you to the next screen, then click on 'About'. On the 'About' screen you'll see the IP Address associated with your ATV2.

1C. After typing in the IP Address, click open on PuTTY, you'll get a window pop up that looks like this.

Note: There will be another window pop up that's titled 'PuTTY Security Alert', read it if you like, but I just clicked 'YES'

-For login type root, press enter.

-For password type alpine, press enter.

-For next command line that shows 'Apple-TV:- root# type echo "deb http: //apt.awkwardtv.org./" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/awkwardtv.list, press enter.

-For next command line that shows 'Apple-TV:- root# type apt-get update, press enter.

-For next command line that shows 'Apple-TV:- root# type apt-get install com.nito.nitoTV, press enter.

-Then a command line shows up asking a [Y/N] option. Just type Y, press enter.

-Now finally for next command line that shows 'Apple-TV:- root# type killall Lowtide, press enter.

-Now you've completed the installation of nitoTV to your ATV2. For it to show up on the ATV2 menus, you'll have to re-boot the ATV2. Because I jailbreaked it on the new 4.4.4 software, it will be a tethered re-boot. To do so, to put the ATV2 to sleep, and unplug the HDMI cable. Then follow this tutorial for a tethered re-boot.

If successfully you will now have the nitoTV tab, as shown below:

Click HERE to learn how to install XBMC through nitoTV.

Thanks for reading, please leave a comment!

How To Tethered Jailbreak Apple TV 2G on 4.4.4 Using Seas0nPass For Windows & Mac OS X

2011-12-26T18:59:00.000-08:00

CLICK FOR UNTETHERED VERSION HERE!(UPDATE 12/30/2011)

For Christmas I received a Apple TV 2 from my girlfriend, so I decided to Jailbreak it. After extensive research online, with some failed attempts, I finally succeeded in jailbreaking my Apple TV 2. But, just jailbreaking your ATV2 isn't really beneficial, unlike the iPhones, iPods, or iPads, it's lacking a pre-loaded app like Cydia for you to install apps. Which leads to the question, why trouble yourself jailbreaking an ATV2 if you can't even get free apps!? First off, the ATV2 is used mainly as an multi-media entertainment center, apple wants you to purchase movies, music, etc through the iTunes Store. Other things you can use the ATV2 for is to watch YouTube, Vimeo, and other online video sites, which may be free or have a paid subscription. You may also stream music and video from your existing iTunes library through 'Home Sharing'. But you have to have iTunes running on the computer. In my opinion, the ATV2 is a good buy regardless if you jailbreak it or not. Finally, getting back on track, how to jailbreak your ATV!?

In this tutorial I will show you how to 1. Jailbreak the ATV2, 2. Get the source to install NitoTV, 3. Get XBMC, 4. Get IceFilms.

This tutorial is a combination of all the other tutorials and videos I used to help me jailbreak my ATV, but I will have it all in one place with easy step-by-step instructions using Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit. My ATV2 is on software 4.4.2(3160) on OS Build Ver 5.0(9A336a). (You may notice image for Seas0nPass is for Mac OS, but works the same, just be sure to download the windows version of Seas0nPass)

**Warning! Before going ahead with this tutorial, please be reminded that I am not responsible for anything that may go wrong with your products. Proceed at your own risk**

I watched this YouTube video. Although it's titled JB for 4.4.2, it will work the same for 4.4.4 software.

1A. What you need before you start jailbreaking the ATV2:
Computer Windows XP or higher or MAC OSX 10.6 or higher
Latest version of iTunes (10.5.2).
Latest version of Seas0nPass.
Download current iPSW 4.4.4 (9A406a) (Saved on my Desktop)
A micro USB cable ( I used the same USB cable for charging my BlackBerry Curve 8520).
Disconnect any iPods, iPhones, and iPads from your computer.

**During this part of the of the JB process, only the USB cable is used**

1B. The next thing you will need to do is extract Seas0nPass (to the destination of your choice, I saved everything to my Desktop).

1C. Once Seas0nPass is extracted you will need to right click the Seas0nPass.exe file and run as administrator.

1D. When Seas0nPass has launched you will notice two options presented to you – Create IPSW and Boot Tethered.

1E. You will need to Hold down the shift key, click the Create IPSW Button and then select the firmware version your Apple TV 2G is currently running (this should be 4.4.4).

1F. Seas0nPass now will begin creating your Jailbroken iPSW.

1G. Once SeasonPass has created the custom IPSW you will be prompt to connect your Apple TV 2G into your computer and put it into DFU mode (follow the on-board instructions).

**Plug in USB and power cable once you see this screen**

1H. Once your Apple TV 2G is in DFU mode Seas0nPass will automatically open iTunes and start the restore process.

Your Apple TV 2G should now be Jailbroken on the 4.4.4 firmware.

1I. Booting Tethered Using Seas0nPass

Step 1: Open Seas0onPass & select the Boot Tethered option.

Step 2: When prompted, connect the ATV2 to your computer via USB & power plug, then hold the MENU & PLAY/PAUSE buttons for 7 seconds.

Step 3: Seas0nPass will complete the tethered boot automatically. Once complete, unplug the USB cable, keeping the power cord plugged into a power source, and connect the HDMI cable to your TV.

*To confirm the jailbreak was successful a (temporary) red FC logo will appear at the lower right corner of the screen - see below.*

Next step is to get nitoTV installed, click HERE.

Thanks for reading and leave a comment!

2011-10-21T18:38:00.000-07:00

"It’s too late to be a Pessimist."

We are living in exceptional times. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, avert the depletion of natural resources and the catastrophic evolution of the Earth's climate.

The stakes are high for us and our children. Everyone should take part in the effort, and HOME has been conceived to take a message of mobilization out to every human being.

For this purpose, HOME needs to be free. A patron, the PPR Group, made this possible. EuropaCorp, the distributor, also pledged not to make any profit because Home is a non-profit film.

HOME has been made for you : share it! And act for the planet.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand

2011-10-08T18:16:00.000-07:00

Main Card:
Edgar vs Maynard
Aldo vs Florian
Sonnen vs Stann
Guillard vs Lauzon

Prelims:
Garcia vs Phan
Maia vs Santiago
Pettis vs Stephens
Beltran vs Miocic
Zhang vs Elkins
Simpson vs Schafer
Cantwell vs Massenzio

2011-09-24T16:27:00.000-07:00

The much anticipated match between Jones and Rampage!!!

Results from the main event:
Submission win by Jones with the Rear naked choke hold.

2011-09-07T12:26:00.000-07:00

Free "DRIVE" screener

https://secure1.gettickets.ca/Redeem/Regular/SelectTickets.aspx?id=65159402-fadc-4e56-955b-f4b8f763b2dd&locale=en-CA

2011-09-05T08:57:00.000-07:00

So feeling a little leftout after the HP Touchpad fiaso, and is now yerning for a tablet at a low cost? Rumored is that the BlackBerry Playbook will be slashing it's price by half would be sweet music to your ears! Reason, apparently, is that RIM is trying to clear out as much inventory as possible becauase they are scheduled for an earnings report by the middle of this month.

With this, you're looking at picking up a Playbook from around $200-$300. Before you rush out to pick one up, keep in mind that many other tablet makers are apparently coming out with low cost tablets by the end of this year. Makers, such as, Samsung, Lenovo, Barnes & Noble, even Amazon.com, are all coming out with tablets between the price range of $200-$300. Although the specs for some of these tablets are still unknown it's still a good deal.

So you're wondering where are they selling the Playbook are 50% off? As per rumors, it's Staples that will be selling them from Sept 7th - 8th. Goodluck and happy spending!

UPDATE 5:15pm: Crackberry.com has more info

2011-08-25T19:17:00.000-07:00

HP Touchpad Bundle TSC, tomorrow 7 AM, $199?

For those folks looking for 32GB touchpads, The Shopping Channel will have a touchpad online offer starting tomorrow morning. The offer includes the 32GB touchpad, HP folio Case and HP Touchstone Charging Dock. Please visit www.theshoppingchannel.com Friday August 26th at 7 am EST for more details. While quantities last, theshoppingchannel terms & conditions apply.

**It will be $199.99 + GST and $8.00 shipping via Canada Post

32GB touchpad, HP folio Case and HP Touchstone Charging Dock.

150 + 25 + 40 = $215 if you order individually. So you save $15.**

2011-08-20T22:42:00.001-07:00

FREE MOUSE, JUST CLICK THE IMAGE!!

2011-08-20T18:30:00.000-07:00

HP recently announced the TouchPad and other WebOS devices will be killed off, and was available for $99 at retailers such as Futureshop, Best Buy, London Drugs. But unfortunately it has all been sold out in stores! What I heard was these retailers are selling off whatever they have in store and the TouchPad they in the storage facilities will all be sent back to HP. Therefore they will then be on sale through HP on Monday. Another rumor is that the TouchBad will be available at Best Buy for $99 From tomorrow at 11 AM!!!

UPDATED 08/21/2011: HP TOUCHPAD AVAILABLE ONLINE AT BARENS & NOBLE'S WEBSITE!!! $101 USD

2011-08-19T20:14:00.000-07:00

Free sample of Burberry perfume

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works for Canada

2011-08-19T20:02:00.000-07:00

All about Dynamic Views for Readers - Blogger Help

2011-08-19T17:57:00.000-07:00

I recently stumbled upon an a site called Swagbucks.com where you can earn "swagbucks" just by using their search engine and then redeem the points to gift cards, ipods, and many other items.

CHECK IT OUT

$17 for Eight Buckets of Range Balls and One Round of Mini-Putt from Takaya Golf Centre (a $45 Value

2011-06-10T11:03:00.000-07:00

$17 for Eight Buckets of Range Balls and One Round of Mini-Putt from Takaya Golf Centre (a $45 Value

2011-06-05T21:32:00.000-07:00

Gran Bahia Principe, Maya Riviera!

One of the many pool, with swim up bars!

Nice beach!

2011-05-28T21:57:00.000-07:00

Ruins & Beach of Tulum, Enjoy!

Video of the Beach below:

2011-05-26T15:30:00.000-07:00

Jungle Place, a sanctuary for abandon monkeys.

For more info please leave a comment!

2011-05-25T22:30:00.000-07:00

Recent trip to the Mayan Riviera, Mexico.

Also a video of us swimming with these giant turtles