[HOW-TO] - Download AppSync For iOS 5 To Install Cracked Apps On iOS 5

• One of the most known tweaks in Cydia is AppSync which allows you to install cracked apps on your iOS devices.
• AppSync for iOS 5 now makes its way to Cydia.
• AppSync for iOS 5 allows you to install cracked apps on iOS 5. For those of you who don’t know, AppSync patches MobileInstallation file on iOS which is needed in order to install .ipa files manually without using iTunes.
• Of course your iPhone must be jailbroken on iOS 5 to be able to install AppSync for iOS 5. AppSync is available in individual repository so you’ll have to add the repo on your own.
• Just head to Cydia, then Manage -> Sources -> Edit -> Add and type the following repository: “http://cydia.hackulo.us” then hit Add Source. 
• Now go back and search for AppSync for iOS 5 then install it

[HOW-TO]: Fix "This device isn’t eligible for the requested build" Problem

I have this problem when I tried to upgrade my iPad 1 to iOS 5.0.1. Each time I tried I got the following message: “The iPad "your_ipad_name" could not be restored . This device isn’t eligible for the requested build.“

Thankfully the solution is simple and falls into one of two areas:

1. The iOS version that’s been downloaded isn’t the right one for the device.
2. There’s an entry in your host file redirecting Apple traffic to another location.

In most cases, it’ll be the second option.

Mac OS X

1. On your Mac, open your Applications folder.

2. Navigate to the Utilities folder.

3. Open Terminal.

4. Type “sudo nano /etc/hosts” (without quotes) and press enter.

5. Enter your password

6. Use the down arrow key to find the gs.apple.com entries. Once the cursor is in front, make sure you comment out the line(s) by entering # in front of the text.

7. Save the file by pressing CONTROL+O.

8. Exit the nano editor by pressing CONTROL+X.

9. Restore your iDevice.

Windows

1. Press Start, then Programs, then Accessories

2. Launch Notepad or WordPad

3. Click Open from File menu.

4. Browse to Windows/System32/drivers/etc

5. In “files of type:” select all documents

6. Open “hosts”

7. Delete all line that have gs.apple.com or similar

8. Hit Save

9. Restore your device

You should now be sorted and up and running! Please feel free to share your experiences in the comments section below.

[HOW-TO] - Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 Untethered On iPhone3GS, iPhone4, iPhone4-CDMA, iPad1, iPod touch 3G, iPod touch 4G (A4 Devices) Using Redsn0w 0.9.10b1

Notes from Dev-Team:
Here are the basic steps for how to get it:

• The untether is for iOS 5.0.1 on iPhone3GS, iPhone4, iPhone4-CDMA, iPad1, iPod touch 3G, iPod touch 4G
• If you have one of those devices and are not on 5.0.1 yet, update now! The SHSH window is still open for 5.0.1 If you unlock via ultrasn0w or gevey, make sure you only get to 5.0.1 via a custom IPSW! See the guides at places like iClarified.com if you don’t know how. Once you’re at 5.0.1, use the latest redsn0w 0.9.10 to both jailbreak and untether.
• If you’re already at 5.0.1 with a tethered jailbreak, you have two choices: either run redsn0w 0.9.10 over your current jailbreak (deselect “Install Cydia” if you do that), or install the Cydia package prepared by the chronic devteam. The patches are the same regardless of which you choose.
• Some of you are using a hybrid 5.0/5.0.1 configuration. If so, do not attempt to install this untether over that setup! You will most likely get into a reboot cycle. Do a sync and fresh restore to 5.0.1 then install the jailbreak + untether.

For Users On Stock iOS 5.0.1:

If your device is running stock iOS 5.0.1 then you can use download the latest Redsn0w 0.9.10b1 to for either Windows or Mac to give yourself an untethered jailbreak, instructions for which can be found below.

Here are the redsn0w download links:

• redsn0w 0.9.10b1 for OS X
• redsn0w 0.9.10b1 for Windows (be sure to run in Administrator mode)

UPDATE (Dec. 30, 2011): 

Here are the redsn0w download links:

• redsn0w 0.9.10b3 for OS X
• redsn0w 0.9.10b3 for Windows (be sure to run in Administrator mode)

Step 1: Download the latest version of Redsn0w from the links given above.

Step 2: Start Redsn0w, select "Jailbreak" then check "Install Cydia". Follow the onscreen steps to place your device into DFU mode. Quickly hold “Power” button and then while holding the “Power” button, you will now have to hold “Home” button too. Now after few seconds release “Power” button but keep holding “Home” button until installation begins.

Step 3: Wait for Redsn0w to apply the full untethered jailbreak!

Once done, your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch will be rebooted into fully untethered jailbreak mode!

Check this youtube video.

Zite Desktop Version - Personalized Magazine

• I tried to find a desktop version of Zite or Flipboard or Google Currents that runs on Mac OS Desktop.
• Anyone can recommend any?

[Purchased] - Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen Holder Kit from eBay

• Tried to get this S Pen Holder Kit from Low Yat Plaza but found none. See Youtube unboxing and review video - here.
• Thus, I decided to make this purchase online via eBay (Dec. 24, 2011). Its Christmas Eve and I suspect the delivery gonna be a long time. 
• Price is about USD 52.99 (free postage) and the seller, shimshop, is from Korea.
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Galaxy Note Premium "S-Pen Holder Kit": Unboxing and Review

• I am thinking of getting this Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen Holder Kit.
• Its an original accessory from Samsung. Just released on Dec. 7, 2011.
• Cost 40000 Won (UK Pounds 25-30).
• But you can find from eBay Malaysia - HERE. Price about RM 167.79.

Yoobao YB-642 External Battery 11000mAh

• Received today from Pos Laju.
• Purchased on Dec. 18, 2011 from eBay Malaysia.
• Even though the seller is from Kuala Lumpur, the item arrived about 5 days. I was expecting it to arrive within 2 days. However, the seller is kind enough to respond to my emails.
• I will make a review after using this in couple of days time.

UPDATE:

• I saw two shops selling the same model at Low Yat Plaza. One of them selling at RM 290++ and the other at RM 330++. Lucky, my eBay purchased is way cheaper than the ones in Low Yat.
• This device need more than 12 hours to get it fully charge. 
• My initial experience is its able to charge 3 devices (iPhone 4S, iPad and Galaxy Note) although some review mentioned it can charge to 5-6 times.