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  • Downgrade iOS 6.0.1 to 5.1.1on iDevices using Redsn0w

    Apple released the 6.0.1 version of iOS only a few weeks ago to squash a few bugs that plagued the iPhone 5. The release was also available for older iPhones, iPods and iPads. Unfortunately the jailbreak scene on iOS 6.0.1 is pretty grim at the moment, with only a tethered option available so far. For a proper untethered jailbreak you will need to downgrade iOS 6.0.1 to 5.1.1.

    Fortunately though there is a way to downgrade iOS 6.0.1 to 5.1.1 for those looking for an untethered jailbreak. The method below is only for older iOS devices, running A4 or below chipset. Which means newer devices like iPhone 5, iPad 4 and such are out.

    redsnow Downgrade iOS 6.0.1 to 5.1.1on iDevices using Redsn0w

    Step 1- Download Redsn0w for Mac or Windows.

    Step 2- Download the necessary IPSW for the device you’re using.

    Step 3- Extract redsn0w.zip and run the redsn0w file

    Step 4- Navigate to Extras -> Even more -> Restore and choose the IPSW for your relevant device.

    Step 5- If you rely on ultrasn0w for software unlock, click Yes when prompted with ”Prevent Baseband Update?”

    Step 6- Follow the steps to enter DFU mode.

    Step 7- When in DFU mode redsn0w will scan Cydia to locate iOS 5.1.1 SHSH blobs.

    Step 8- Wait for the process to finish.

    When it’s finished you will have downgraded iOS 6.0.1 to 5.1.1 on your iDevice.

  • Black Ops 2 1.04 Patch Notes Released, Nerfs All Around

    Treyarch has released patch notes for the Black Ops 2 1.04 patch, the patch is live right now on the PS3 and will be arriving on the Xbox 360 this weekend.

    The full list of changes in the Black Ops 2 1.04 patch are below:

    New Features & Feature Improvements

    • Added support for posting Live Stream URLs to Twitter.
    • Improved audio/rumble responsiveness when hitting enemies with gunfire.
    • Improved overall communication of Double XP when enabled.
    • AAR better communicates how much XP was earned in each match.
    • Added the ability to “View League Teams” from any player’s Playercard.
    • Added the ability to “View Playercard” from League solo leaderboards.
    • Added a number of security system enhancements.
    • Added Hardcore Kill Confirmed playlist to the Hardcore category

    Issues Addressed

    • Fixed a rare hang (“Awaiting Textures”) upon loading into maps when joining a session in progress after fresh boot.
    • Game now resets the Care Package for a non-owner if the owner re-rolls the package using the Engineer perk.
    • Players with Black Hat PDA can no longer hack a Care Package faster than the owner can capture it.
    • Addressed an exploit where modified console hackers could maliciously spread infected films to other users.
    • Added a fail-safe to prevent spawn trapping in CTF.
    • Increased sight checks on turrets to improve spawning algorithms.
    • Fixed a number of new UI error messages reported by users.
    • Addressed a number of issues that would cause friendly/enemy color indicators on equipment and scorestreaks to display as the wrong team.
    • Improved overall Theater and Live Streaming stability.
    • Improved film rendering stability and made progression bar more accurate while rendering a film.
    • Addressed issues which prevented some master challenges from being completed.
    • Precision challenge “Wet Work” will now unlock with 10 kills.
    • The wins challenge will now account for all FFA modes when ending a match with a tie (if you are in the top 3).
    • Players that help with the “Synchronized Attack” challenge now get credit for it.
    • Players will not be able to manually take control of their AGR if they die at the exact moment that their AGR deploys.
    • Emblem Editor no longer closes the current emblem when discarding changes.
    • Players using Ghost will no longer be invisible at all times in Custom Games with the mini-map option set to “constant”.
    • Players using Ghost and a Suppressor attachment will no longer appear on the enemy’s minimap while shooting and moving while a UAV is up.
    • The median for the K/D graph in the AAR is set to 1.0 instead of 0.0.
    • Players can no longer get on top of the shrubs in Nuketown 2025.
    • Thermal vision overlay no longer appears using the VTOL glitch.
    • Kills from the explosion on the explosive crossbow bolt now count towards challenges.
    • Counter UAV no longer remains for the rest of the game after a host migration.
    • Clan tag is no longer locked immediately after prestige.
    • Offline profiles can no longer be exploited to join online games when an online profile is also signed in.
    • Multi-team games no longer count as a tie if an entire team quits.
    • Fixed an area in Express where K9 Unit dogs could get stuck.
    • EMP grenades no longer affect the CODcaster HUD.
    • Party Privacy count no longer affects how many bots will spawn in Combat Training.
    • Shadows seen through sniper scopes now render more correctly.
    • Players can no longer stand on invisible collision in Carrier.
    • “Drop Shot” medal is no longer awarded after standing back up.
    • Players can now copy a custom class to the extra prestige slot.

    Gameplay Balancing

    The following is a list of numerous gameplay balancing tweaks that were made after thorough review of statistical data from usage patterns of weapons, equipment, perks and scorestreaks since launch.

    Scorestreaks:

    • UAV: cost increased from 350 to 425.
    • Lightning Strike: added 750ms delay

    Equipment/Grenades:

    • Bouncing Betty: increased the grace period between trigger and activation by 200ms.
    • Sensor Grenade: increased the range (now 1000 units), frequency (now 800ms between pings), and amount of time (now 6s) that players appear after explosion.
    • Concussion Grenade: decreased movement penalty and turn speed penalty when hit.

    SMGs:

    • All: increased hip fire recoil.
    • All: increased max hip fire spread from 4.75 to 5.
    • All: reduced bullet penetration.
    • MSMC: increased recoil slightly.
    • PDW-57: increased recoil slightly.

    Assault Rifles:

    • All: reduced idle sway for more reliable long-range aiming.
    • XM8: reduced lethal range of 3-hit kills from 250 to 50 inches.
    • XM8 + Select Fire: increased recoil.
    • FAL OSW + Select Fire: increased recoil.
    • SWAT-556 + Select Fire: increased recoil.
    • MTAR: Made auto aim values consistent with all other assault rifles.

    Sniper Rifles:

    • All: increased hip fire spread.
    • All + Laser Sight: increased hip fire spread.
    • XPR-50: increased recoil slightly.

    Shotguns:

    • R870: reduced one-hit kill range by 45 inches.

    Pistols:

    • B23R: reduced headshot multiplier from 1.4 to 1.
    • KAP-40: reduced headshot multiplier from 1.4 to 1

    Are you happy with the changes in the latest patch? Let us know in the comments below.

  • Square Enix Jump Festa Lineup Released

    Square Enix posted has announced their Jump Festa lineup taking place at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba during the 22nd to the 23rd of December.

    Light Returns FFXIII 570x320 Square Enix Jump Festa Lineup Released

    SE will be bringing the following titles to the show:

    • Chousoku Henkei Gyrozetter (Arcade) – Stage, Demo, Video
    • Chousoku Henkei Gyrozetter: Wings of Albaros (3DS) – Video
    • Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Online (Wii, Wii U) – Stage, Video
    • Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden (3DS) – Demo, Video
    • Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix (PS3) – Demo, Video
    • Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (PS3, 360) – Video

    Also check out Square Enix’s Jump Festa web portal here. The lineup is surely missing highly anticipated titles like Final Fantasy X HD and Final Fantasy Versus XIII, lets hope that January conference rumor is true.

    Your thoughts on the lineup? Let us know in the comments below.

  • Install Android 4.1.2 XXELK4 leaked firmware on Galaxy S III

    A few days ago we covered the XXDLK1 Android 4.1.1 update for Galaxy S III. That is the latest official firmware available for this phone at the moment. Now a new leaked firmware has appeared. XXELK4 firmware will update your Galaxy S III to Android 4.1.2.

    Samsung has reportedly added a lot of new features to this XXELK4 firmware. But it is not an official release, so expect bugs and other inconsistencies. It’s also pre-rooted. 

    XXELK4 Firmware Details

    • Android Version: 4.1.2 – JZO54K (Jelly Bean)
    • PDA: I9300XXELK4
    • CSC: I9300OJKELK5
    • MODEM: N/A
    • Region: Middle East
    • Carrier: Branded
    • Changelist: 487742
    • Build Date: 8th November 2012

    Step1- Download the XXELK4 firmware

    Step 2- Download ODIN and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the phone are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select all files you downloaded in step 1.

    • Click the PDA button. Select I9300XXELK4_I9300OJKELK5_HOME.tar.md5

    Step 6- In ODIN select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Select repartition only if your selected the PIT file

    Step 7- Click the start button. Installation process will take a few minutes. After that your phone will reboot with XXELK4 Android 4.1.2 official firmware

  • Root Android 4.1.1 XXALK1 firmware on Galaxy Camera GC100

    We just covered the Android 4.1.1 XXALK1 firmware update for the innovative Galaxy Camera. Now let’s focus, as we normally do, on how you can go about rooting this camera. This might be the world’s first camera that can be ‘rooted’.

    Step 1- Download the root package and extract it in a folder

    Step 2- Download ODIN (if you have not downloaded it already) and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your camera into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the camera are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select the file you downloaded in step 1. You will find these once you extract the package. Click on ‘PDA’ and select the file cwm6-root-note2.tar

    Step 6-  In ODIN, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.

    Step 7- Click Start button in ODIN. Installation process will start which takes a few minutes to complete. After this your camera will restart and your XXALK1 firmware will be rooted.

    To verify whether your camera is successfully rooted, download the Root Checker app from the Play Store.

  • Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition Free and more for PS+ Subscribers

    Sony has been very kind to it’s fans over the past few months with it’s PlayStation Plus scheme. And this months listing for PlayStation Plus is simply further proof of that.

    According to the PlayStation Blog,  from November 6th, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be getting Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition for free! The Gold Edition contains two bonus chapters featuring Jill Valentine. Extra costumes and other content is also included.

    But the fun doesn’t just end there. They will also be getting a 30% discount on Portal 2 and Portal 2 In Motion, the prices for which are $13.99 and $6.99 respectively. Lastly, subscribers will also be getting “When Vikings Attack” for $6.99 (30% off) and Absolute Supercars for $7.99 (20% off).

  • Install Android 4.1.1 UBALJ2 firmware on Galaxy Note 2 N7100

    Samsung popularised the phablet form factor a year ago with the blockbuster hit known as Galaxy Note. Riding on its success they’ve now released the successor, Galaxy Note 2 N7100. Samsung has just released the Android 4.1.1 UBALJ2 firmware for Galaxy Note 2. If you’ve not gotten the update automatically, follow the steps below to install this firmware.

    UBALJ2 Firmware Details

    • PDA: N7100UBALJ2
    • CSC: N7100UWAALJ1
    • Version: 4.1.1
    • Date: 2012-11-07
    • Regions: Brazil

    Before proceeding make sure all your data is backed up. Also make sure your tablet is fully charged. Do note that as with any firmware flashing, there is always a certain amount of risk involved. So proceed at your own risk.

    Step1- Download the UBALJ2 firmware

    Step 2- Download ODIN

    Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the tablet are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select all files you downloaded in step 1.

    • Click the PDA button. Select the file which has CODE in its name
    • Click the Phone button and select the file which has MODEM in its name
    • Click on the CSC button and select the file which has CSC in its name
    • Click the PIT button and select the .pit file

    Step 6- In ODIN select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Select repartition only if your selected the PIT file

    Step 7- Click the start button. Installation process will take a few minutes. After that your phone will reboot with Android 4.1.1 UBALJ2 official firmware

    If you want to root this firmware, follow this guide.

  • Update Galaxy S II i9100 to Android 4.0.4 XWLQ3 firmware

    It might be an old phone now, but Galaxy S II from Samsung is still a powerhouse of a smartphone. With a powerful dual core Exynos chip inside, it can hum along the latest versions of Android with ease. Samsung has just released Android 4.0.4 XWLQ3 firmware for this smartphone. If you’ve not gotten the update, follow the guide below to get it.

    XWLQ3 Firmware Details

    • PDA: I9100XWLQ3
    • CSC: I9100OXELPC
    • Version: 4.0.4
    • Date: 2012-11-06
    • Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

    Before proceeding make sure all your data is backed up. Also make sure your tablet is fully charged. Do note that as with any firmware flashing, there is always a certain amount of risk involved. So proceed at your own risk.

    Step1- Download the XWLQ3 firmware

    Step 2- Download ODIN and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the phone are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select all files you downloaded in step 1.

    • Click the PDA button. Select the file which has CODE in its name
    • Click the Phone button and select the file which has MODEM in its name
    • Click on the CSC button and select the file which has CSC in its name
    • Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if this file doesn’t exist

    Step 6- In ODIN select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Select repartition only if your selected the PIT file

    Step 7- Click the start button. Installation process will take a few minutes. After that your phone will reboot with XWLQ3 Android 4.0.4 official firmware

    Follow this guide to root this firmware.

  • Root Android 4.0.4 XWLQ3 firmware on Galaxy S II i9100

    We just covered the steps to update Galaxy S II i9100 to Android 4.0.4 XWLQ3 firmware. Since that firmware was an official release, it was unrooted. You can now follow the steps below to root that firmware on your phone.

    Make sure your phone is fully charged and your data is backed up.

    Step 1- Download the root package and extract it in a folder

    Step 2- Download ODIN (if you have not downloaded it already) and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the phone are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select the file you downloaded in step 1. You will find these once you extract the package. Click on ‘PDA’ and select the file cwm6-root-note2.tar

    Step 6-  In ODIN, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.

    Step 7- Click Start button in ODIN. Installation process will start which takes a few minutes to complete. After this your phone will restart and your XWLQ3 firmware will be rooted.

    To verify whether your phone is successfully rooted, download the Root Checker app from the Play Store.

  • Nintendo Announces The Wii Mini, Hits Stores December For $99

    Nintendo just announced the second re-design of its popular Wii console in the form of the Wii Mini. The Wii Mini features a brand new design and look and will retail for just $99. The launch is confirmed for Canada starting December 7th for now, availability in other regions is expected to be announced soon.

    wii mini 1 Nintendo Announces The Wii Mini, Hits Stores December For $99

    The Wii Mini’s new design features a textured black top with red accents on the side. Fittingly included with be a red Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk controller. The Wii Mini is smaller than the current Wii and has to be laid down unlike the original Wii.

    wii mini 2 Nintendo Announces The Wii Mini, Hits Stores December For $99

    Unfortunately to cut costs the Wii Mini will not include the in-built WiFi connectivity although its not confirmed if the console will be able to go online via Nintendo’s Ethernet to USB dongle. Just like the very last makes of the original Wii, the Wii Mini will not support GameCube discs or and of its accessories.

    Will you be getting a Wii Mini or getting a Wii U instead? Let us know in the comments below.