Up to Speed

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So, all of this sounds intimidating. Jailbreak, sign, secpack, unlock, baseband, iBoot, seczone, ZiPhone, pwnage.

Don't worry, this should bring you up to speed.

  • activate--to bypass the required iTunes signup
  • jailbreak--to allow unsigned applications to run on your phone
  • unlock--to allow the use of any mobile phone carrier

Think of the iPhone like a little computer, even though apple doesn't want you to. It has a processor, RAM, a "hard drive", an operating system, and a cellular modem on the serial port.

Now

  • Read the timeline to get up to speed temporally.
  • Read the unsolved problems page to see where you can help.
  • Read the how to reverse page when you realize most of those tasks require reversing and you have no idea how.