Apple has just released iTunes 9.1, which according to the release notes brings several new features and improvements such as support for iPad syncing including eBook content and greater customization of Genius Mixes just as we had reported earlier today.
It is available via Apple Software update and is 97.3 MB in size.
According to the release notes, iTunes 9.1 includes several new features and improvements such as:
- Sync with iPad to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books and more on the go
- Organize and sync books you've downloaded from iBooks on iPad or added to your iTunes library
- Rename, rearrange, or remove Genius Mixes
It is also rumored that iTunes will get a new Books Section around the same time as the iPad launch. Apple is likely to replace the existing "Audiobooks" category on iTunes with a more comprehensive "Books" section. The new section is expected to make content organization easier by only displaying those ebooks that are compatible with the device being synced.
You can download iTunes 9.1 from this link or via Apple Software update.
Please don’t forget to let us know how it goes.
Update 1:
MobileCrunch and ModMyI are reporting that iTunes 9.1 does not sync with tethered jailbroken iPhones and iPod Touch. So if you have jailbroken your iPhone then it might be safer to avoid updating iTunes until there is more clarity on the issue.
Update 2:
According to iH8Sn0w, developer of Sn0wbreeze, it seems that blackra1n or iTunes 9.1 syncing issues are occurring for Windows users only, Mac OS X doesn't seem to have such issues. He has also released a fix for Blackra1n for Windows users to fix iTunes 9.1.
Are jailbroken iphones/ipods ok to sync?
Please read the title…
yeah but the title ends with a ? so his question is valid looking around some people say its ok others say having problem.
True… I've noticed a lot of stories on iphonehacks ending with a ? What's up with that? So, yeah, I guess it'a a valid question. Is it hit or miss….
John, Bastian was asking if "jailbroken iphones/ipods ok to sync"
Title says "TETHERED Jailbroken iPhones"
Learn to read kthx
OK, now im pissed…at you iPhoneHacks! Please give some clarity and don't just leave an open ended question like that with no answer.
Thanks for the info but does it sync or not?
Hey, thanks for being a prick! How about you educate some of us and explain what exactly is the difference between tethered and un-tethered jailbreak and how do i know what i did to mine?
OS X users do not have to worry i just read.
Hey thanks for the grade A journalism…not.
jeremy wilson likes to taste my peepee
Wait a bit longer before updating iTunes then. Not as if it's mandatory!
Anyone with a JB device should play it careful with ANY Apple update, be it iTunes or IPSW's
The ? At the end signifies: unknown, discuss, to be clarified.
As in, have a look around the net, look for a definitive answer and (hopefully) share it
! = fact
? = in question
The updated thread should clear things up a bit
Lol, on the case again ;p
Apple got tricky with newer devices (ipod touch 3g/newer iphone 3gs) and although hackers were still able to jailbreak them, they could only do so by tethering, with a tethered jailbreak anytime the device is shut down or loses power you must reconnect to the computer and run the same pwning software or lose jailbreak.
Look at the mobilecrunch link. Specifically update 4 on that page. That should clarify the reasons behind it to all of those asking. Its a Windows specific problem so like it was said a couple posts ago Mac users dont have to worry about this.
Sorry I meant update 3 on that page.
I learn my lesson I never will upgrade
until I know it is 100 percent won t
effect my jailbreak because the cat and
mouse game between apple and pineapple
is getting tricky. So guys be patient until
hack community will adevice you what to
do.
It popped into my head so I typed it
People get so uptight, so I help (to get them uptight or inform, either way lol)
Just your everyday happy Fu*ker me
uhm, i have a JB of 3.1.3 with the mode of 5.12.01. i updated the itunes without reading this. so far i dont see or have any issues. using a 3G.
Apparently it affects 3Gs & ipt3 (Touch) users that require 'Tethering' to Jailbreak/Reboot
All other devices unaffected.
So, I jailbroke with geohot.
I'm gathering from the above discussion that some jailbreaks require REPEATED jailbreaking if they lose power (or some other instances). I jailbroke mine once and have never had to mess with it again.
So I'd be good to download the updated itunes….yes?
Is this correct or am I completely misunderstanding this?
Thanks for any info.
It is syncing with my 3.1.2 BR Jail-broken phone. Although the identification of my machine needed to be re-set (I am now on 4 of 5 systems authorised) and all my what-is-syncing settings were reset in the process (sync all-no, sync apps-yes, sync music-no…) blah blah… It is actually working. (3gS)
I think I saw an iPhone for Dummies book at Barnes & Nobles. Apparently you don't know what tethered means even after it was explained to you. Don't get all defensive, just ask politely and someone may respond without coming off as a jerk.
Good thing I did a quick google on the new itunes before updating! I have a jail broke iPhone since it helps when travelling.
This brings an important new question: How about users who want to use iTunes to restore/update firmwares that are either custom or old (SHSH on Cydia), do you think this iTunes will play a part in making these processes a misery?
yes it does say teathered but the title ends with a ? and i know that means its a question! so i think oyu should stop saying learn to read if you cant answer constructively then dont bother
i have some issues with blackbreeze cant save the fixed file ;/ anyone?? am using windows XP pro
Batkins, your jailbreak does require being jailbroken again if you used blackrain on a 3gs.
I used blackra1n to jailbreak my 3GS and its lost power and been restarted by me many times… never have I had to re-jailbreak and only once or twice did it hang on startup to a point where I had to reboot again after it lost power. Dunno why the "tethered jailbreak" hasn't applied to my phone but I'm not complaining nor am I updating iTunes.
Ah mines a 36 serial 3gs so I get away with untethered already luckily
I'm *so* gonna get an HTC EVO, next phone. I'm tired of this.
Tired of having to jailbreak the phone to run the few apps I want. I don't unlock (I moved to a country that unlocks upon request *and* has multiple carriers – my full price US phone sits in a drawer, useless) But I have to jailbreak to run the apps I want. I only run about 20 apps. The OS is not so good. Try leaving the phone on and the photo album open. Watch the battery die in an hour. For god's sake, nothing is even moving, WTF is the CPU doing?
plus, every time I have to use someone's iphone that isn't running winterboard, i'm reminded of how lame the GUI really is.
Nope, my next phone is ANDROID and it looks like HTC finally made some HW that doesn't suck out loud… yay!
I'm happy not updating IPSW or iTunes
Just a thought, does anyone know if UDID faker can be used to bypass Cydia's checks to allow another user to copy an existing 3.1.2's UDID & therefore restore their JB??
Think I'll go email Saurik etc
if yes, might have a solution Craig
Read the article again sparky.
Dude, don't give that guy the answer next time, either tell ppl to use google or link an article that explains it and let him find out on their own. If they still can't figure it out then they REALLY don't need to be hear a wise man once said that knowledge is powerful but a little bit of knowledge can be very dangerous. That said, how are ppl ever going to learn anything of they're just given the answers?
Maybe they're just speaking with an inflection.
I don't think it does, as far as I know saurik's server pulls it from apple's server so it doesn't just look official, it is official. I could be wrong though. But if you'd like to experiment with it I don't think it'd be hard to try.
so are we down to saying this problem with itunes syncing with blackra1n a 3GS problem only and the 3G and the 2G iphone is safe from this problem and or does this "fix" really work. I dont sync my phone too often with iTunes so not that big a deal if i have to wait a while.
also how do u use the fix? do u run it after u installed iTunes 9.1?
Have messaged Saurik & MuscleNerd so hopefully get a definitive
Was thinking along the lines of: If Sauriks server reads say my UDID then it knows my SHSH's are on file. If a user can fake their UDID, entering my no, then Cydia will think it's my device calling for the restore and allow the Rollback to 3.1.2. I'm not sure if Cydia's servers contact Apple or if they just fool iTunes into thinking Apple has authorised the IPSW.
May be able to help a few peeps then
OK, seriously for those that don't understand, the article says that it doesn't work with tethered devices but that ih8sn0w has a fix for it. Now for those of you that don't understand what a tethered jailbreak is I am provided a link since you're too lazy to use google and find out for yourself so do PLZ READ…
http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/iphone-modifications/un-tethered-v-tethered-jailbreak-58893.html
I hope this educates someone out there and hopefully we'll stop seeing lame comments. I can understand when someone doesn't understand but choosing to not take 5mins to use google to educate yourself is just lazy.
I don't like the bullying that's going on here. There's absolutely no need to lord your knowledge over those that may not understand the intricacies of jailbreaking (be it tethered or not). Or make others feel bad for not knowing as much as you. Try being helpful — nothing says you have to answer their questions, but you certainly don't need to use the opportunity to belittle someone. This is exactly why people respect Saurik: his willingness to help anyone or any knowledge level or ability. Learn from him or stay quiet.
Not quite right
After power down for whatever reason, Blackra1n just reboots your device NOT rejailbreak it
**See Tagarts post below**
Oh I should 'So' jump on your ass!!
If you read the link provided, you'll understand the Topic better…..it's educational, and just be grateful someones (Tagart) gone and done the research for those who can't be bothered, or, in my view, helped those who are new to all this!!
That ain't bullying in my part of the world
Has anyone had problems with iPhone Explore and/or iFunBox since updating their iTunes? Neither program can recognize ItunesMobileDevice.dll on my PC.
Rcas bcos ur 3GS is before week 40, dude. You're lucky, that's why you dun have to "tethered JB".
hey dude, since it's sitting in the drawer useless, why not just give away to someone who needs it…..like me! LOL
Not quite Not quite either
Not all 3GS are the same either.
3GS before week 40 = NO need tethered JB
3GS after week 40 = NEEDS tethered JB
Actually they learn by reading the answers, I think just telling people to search google or giving a link is stupid and we need to stop this mentality.
A good and Valid point
should add:
comments based on my 3Gs
A Jailbroken phone is a not a god given right!!
There's millions of users totally unaware of what's past their 'Lame GUI' and they're happy
What you going to do when Android starts 'limiting' their os (the networks have started to limit app usage already-not purchased, can't use)
Looks like the new iTunes destroyed my i-FunBox too! I am getting an error on it 'unable to locate Apple Mobile Device runtime Support' despite the fact that normal syncing works pretty well on iTunes :/
Yes I already said that, unfortunately I believe we have to wait for an update to fix them, otherwise for the time being stick with SSH if you can.