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How To: Install Install0us 2.5 on a jailbroken iPhone
In this video, learn how to install Install0us 2.5 on your iPhone. This can only be installed on a jailbroken iPhone. Directions, tips, tricks, and tourbleshooting advice from videomaker, grandhustler are listed below.
How To: Get around a broken HOME button on your iPhone
Looking to fix your iPhone home button? Do you have a broken HOME button on your iPhone? In this video, learn how to get around it with an application called "mquickdo", formerly known as iHome for jailbroken iPhones. This also works for iPhone 1G or 2G and iPod 1G or 2G. Mquickdo allows you to use a series of finger swipes to function as the home button. This includes putting your iPod to sleep, going back to the home page, the double tap music menu, exiting an application, and more.
How To: Delete applications from the iPhone 3G
A little confused on how to delete applications on your iPhone you don't want? Your iPhone 3G might have applications that are taking up too much space that you rarely use. In this iPhone tutorial, learn how to delete applications and free up some space on your 3G iPhone. Delete applications from the iPhone 3G.
How To: Fix a sticking HOME button on the iPhone 3G
Have a broken "Home" button on your iPhone 3G? In this video tutorial, learn ways of possibly fixing a sticking or broken HOME button, or any other buttons on your iPhone 3GS, by simply restarting and reboting your system. Fix a sticking HOME button on the iPhone 3G.
How To: Hack someone's AIM away message
Want to embarrass your friends? In this hack tutorial, learn how to hack someone's AIM "away message" to make it say something you'd like... In this video, "I am a loser" is used.
How To: Change color of "slide to unlock" bar on a iPod Touch
Want to personalize the color of your slider text on your iPod Touch? In this video, learn how to change the color of your "slide to unlock" text with a little help from a jailbreak/hack expert. Things you will need to complete this:
How To: Change the color of your iPhone's magnifier
Looking to change your iPhone's magnifier? In this hack tutorial, learn how to make your iPhone look more unique with your own personally-picked iPhone magnifier from Cydia after jail breaking your iPhone.
How To: Repair an (1st generation) iPod Touch screen
Do you own the first generation iPod Touch and have a broken screen? You just might be able to fix this, with help from this vieo. Here, Donald Bell repairs a cracked screen on a first-generation Apple iPod Touch.
News: DIY Digital Combination Clock
Ever wondered how a digital combination lock works? Instructables member Nino123 is kind enough to demonstrate the inner workings, with a step-by-step HowTo on building your own.
How To: Hack a Friendster account
Believe it or not, people are still using Friendster. Which is great news for all you hackers because that means there are accounts to hack! With this video you'll find out how to exploit a programming loop hole in order to hack into someone's Friendster account. We can't promise you'll find anything interesting!
How To: Use folders using Categories for a iPhone/iPod Touch
In this tutorial, learn how to organize your home screen with folders, using the Categories application. In this video learn how to get and use the applicaton. In order to use this app, one will need to jailbreak or unlock their iPhone, or iPod Touch beforehand.
How To: Make or add a folder on your iPhone/iPod Touch
Want to clean up your iPhone or iPod Touch by adding folders to stash stuff in? Make folders and clear up some space, make scrolling easier, and/or just make your springboard look more tidy with help from this tutorial using the free app from Cydia called "Categories". (In order to do this, your phone must be jailbroken or unlocked.)
How To: Change iPhone message, text, or SMS tone
Sick of the default tones your iPhone or iPod Touch has for your text/SMS/message tones? Change your iPhone message tone, and get customized tones for your text message alerts.
How To: SSH into your iPhone or iPod Touch
Learn how to SSH into your iPhone or iPod Touch. In order to change your text/SSM/message tones, you will need to do this first. To see how to change your SMS tones, go here.
How To: Delete all data from your iPhone SIM card
You know how it goes - every year they've got new and better technology available and you're left wondering how you're going to afford it. You could always sell your current stuff, of course, but how do you sell your iPhone without selling all your friends' information? In this video you'll learn how to reset your iPhone to wipe its SIM card which will also delete your contacts from it. If you're feeling extra paranoid, you can even go ahead and remove the from the phone. Now all you have to ...
How To: Hack Almost Any Unprotected Webcam with Google
Okay, net sleuths — this one's for you. If you've ever wanted to spy on other people on their computers, this video will show you how to use Google to hack unprotected webcams. All you have to do is enter the following into Google's search bar:
How To: Send & receive text messages (SMS) from a computer
In this video, learn how to send & receive text messages from your computer (Mac or PC) using your email.
How To: Unlock your BlackBerry & how to get an IMEI code
In this video tutorial, learn how to unlock (or jailbreak) your Blackberry, with these step-by-step instructions. This video also shows you how to get a IMEI Unlock Code from "Unlock To Talk", however, this code costs money. You can access a code here.
How To: Recover deleted text messages on an iPhone
In this video one of the ultimate iPhone hackers, Jonathan A. Zdziarsk, demonstrates how to use a forensics toolkit to recover deleted text messages on an iPhone. But wait - there's more! Not only can you access text messages, but almost any other data on an iPhone as well. We can't be responsible for what you find though!
How To: Make a heart on MySpace or Facebook
In this tutorial, learn how to make a heart on your computer for such social Internet sites as MySpace and Facebook. It's very simple! Show your friends you care about them with this decorative love bonus!
How To: Hack Photobucket to view private photos
Nothing on the internet is ever truly private and this hack proves it! Learn how to use PhotoFucket to hack into Photobucket with this video. You'll be able to access Photobucket without a password and view private photos from users. Be careful what you leak though...you might unwittingly create the next big reality TV star!
How To: Bold & underline text & add smileys in Facebook chat
At first glance Facebook chat may seem like a pretty simple application, but there are actually some more complicated things you can do with it. Learn how to customize your chat experience by changing the font and adding smileys with this video. Need to make a point? Then bold your font. You can even add a little shark smiley for emphasis!
How To: Use the Verizon Droid
In this video, get to know the Verizon Droid from Verizon Wireless. In this video, learn about the useful features and functions behind this phone, like watching YouTube videos in high quality, and getting alerts while browsing.
How To: Diassemble & open a iPhone 2G (1st generation)
In this video, learn how to crack open, dissaemble and take the back off an Apple iPhone 2G (1st generation). Advice from the Internet: Don't try this unless you have done like-attempts before successfully. It is very difficult to replace an IPhone 2G back cover with a new one, so beware!
How To: Diassemble & open up your iPhone 3G
Did you receive a broken iPhone? Or did you loose a sim tray? In this video tutorial, learn how to diassemble, open, and take the back off your iPhone 3G. Good luck!
How To: Crack open the iPhone 2G
In this video tutorial, learn how to open & take the back off the iPhone 2G. This shows how to crack open the iPhone 2G case, specifically to hardware flash the radio by shorting the test point. This was considered the first hack freeing the iPhone 2G from its simlock.
How To: Recover a deleted SMS & text messages
Accidentally deleted your address book? Got some sneaking suspicions you want to clear up? Got something to hide - permanently? In this video you'll learn what hardware and software you need and how to use it to recover deleted text messages, or, conversely, how to delete data permanently from your SIM card. Don't worry - we won't judge.
How To: Play movies on your LG enV3
Watch this video to learn how to upload and play video on your LG enV3 phone. Now you can watch your favorite videos at the gym, on the bus, or share them with friends. You'll have to first compress your video to about 400MB, format it, and use a card reader to move the files from your computer to your phone, but once they're on there, you'll never have to part with them again. The quality ain't so bad either!
How To: Take & edit photos & videos on the LG enV3
Cell phones aren't just for calling people anymore! The LG enV3 offers a ton of photographic and video options which this video shows you how to use to their full potential. Not only can the LG enV3 record photos and video, you can edit and enhance them as well. There's even a Face Beautify option for your bad hair days, and a Funny Face setting to brighten up any frowns.
How To: Use Easy Set Up & Set Up Wizard on your LG enV3
Learn how to quickly set up your brand new LG env3 with its Easy Set Up and Set Up Wizard features. Did you just get your hands on the new LG env3? Don't waste any time reading the manual - this video will walk you through the phone's Easy Set Up and Set Up Wizard to get you up and running in no time!
How To: Fix an iPhone power button
If you're feeling particularly handy, you can try using this video to fix a jammed iPhone power button. In it you'll learn how to completely disassemble and then reassemble your iPhone. If you've got the right tools lying around, you might just be able to save yourself a lengthy repair with Apple. Make sure to pay attention, because there are a lot of little pieces. Good luck!
How To: Enable the "slide to unlock" feature for the CECT P168
Wondering how to "unlock the slide thingy for my phone?" Here's your answer. In this tutorial, learn how to enable to the "slide to unlock" featureon your CECT P168 phone.
How To: Change your Facebook color scheme using Firefox
In this video, learn how to change your Facebook color scheme from boring blue to something new! In order to complete this, one must be using the Firefox browser. If you do not have Firefox, you can download it here. In addition, you will need to download Greasemonkey and a Facebook script, both available at the links below. Good luck!
How To: Download & install Adobe Flash Player plug-in on Firefox
In this video tutorial, learn how to find, download, and install the Adobe Flash Player plug-in onto Firefox. Written instruction can be found here. Certain video sites, such as YouTube, require you have this plug-in to view videos.
How To: Install Aircrack on your iPhone
Learn how to install Aircrack on your iPhone to hack into almost any WiFi network. First download Aircrack from iHackMyi, then follow these steps:
How To: Jailbreak an iPhone 3G, iPod Touch
Jailbreak an iPhone 3G, iPod Touch with a little help from this video tutorial. You will need to download Quickpwn in order to complete this jailbreak.
How To: Jailbreak iPhone, iPod Touch 3.1.2
In this two-part video, learn how to jailbreak an iPhone, iPod, or iTouch 3.1.2 with help from computer whiz, Black Rain. In order to complete this jailbreak, you will need Cydia and web access to visit www.blackra1n.com.
News: Play Rock Paper Scissors... Against Your T-Shirt
Leave it to the Swedes to come up with this incredibly novel idea (a country that seems to constantly produce culture that sits at the pinnacle of hipness- in terms of design, fashion, and music).
How To: Create a wifi hotspot for Mac, iPod Touch, and/or PSP
In this video tutorial, learn how to make a wireless Internet hotspot with the following: a Mac computer, an ethernet cable (connected to your modem), and an airport. This video will releave you of the need to deal with a router. Once completed, you will have you're very own wifi hotspot that will work on your iPod Touch (1st & 2nd generation), your Sony PSP (PSP 1000, 2000, & 3000 series), and anything else that has wifi compatibility.
News: Mod Your Power Wheels Into WiFi Halo Warthogs
Tim Higgins brings Halo's warthog vehicles to reality with a live action game created with laser tag weaponry, game controllers, and kid-sized jeeps.