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iFuntastic 4.7.1 Released

Submitted by bitSplit on November 22, 2007 - 1:26pm.
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Featuring:

  • support for iTunes 7.5
  • fixed text display for Leopard
  • improved email procedure
  • fixed alignment bug for Home Screen backgrounds (thank you Szymon)
  • a 'Small Icons' choice for the (advanced) Home Screen
  • fixed 'vanishing iPod icon' bug
  • a 'News' page for up-to-date info about updates bugs and more
  • a 'Make Executable' function in the File Manager item popup menu (thank you Avi and Alberto)
  • additional tweaks and simplifications based on your valuable feedback - keep it coming!

    (thank you Clark, Forest, Richard, Sunny and Thom and the other intrepid beta testers (yes, beta testers!))


Tired of 'Sent from my iPhone'?

Check out the new custom email signatures page. ($)

  • add images and web addresses to your email signature!


Reorganzied and enhanced Setup & Troubleshooting page:

  • downgrading and unshackling functions for firmware 1.1.2 ($)
  • greatly improved 1.1.1 unshackling: one-click operation. ($)
  • 'Enter Recovery Mode' function
  • 'Restart SpringBoard' function
  • additional error reporting
  • log files can now be easily mailed to bSE
  • updated Installer.app (3.0b8)


The success and performance of the unshackling functions depends heavily on your phone and computer configuration -

Unlocked or not, European or not etc., but you can usually recover from any problems with a Restore in iTunes.

Nevertheless, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!




New Screenshots page:

  • listed for easy viewing
  • open the screenshots folder with a click


Add ringtones to the Standard list (MeCCA Patch):

  • much more reliable and 'Sync' proof. ($)
  • you can now rename Standard ringtones
  • 'band-aid' function to re-add ringtones (in the Custom list) that won't play on the phone


Updated carrier logos page for carrier logos besides AT&T. ($)


New simplified and more solid server-based feature purchasing procedure:

  • automatic enabling - no more unlock code requests
  • features remain enabled after re-installation or OS switch
  • features are enabled no matter what computer you're on (as long as it's connected to the internet.)
  • bSE status button so you know whether to expect a quick or slow response from bSE





($) purchase required

Who Cares?

Submitted by Josh (not verified) on November 22, 2007 - 4:05pm.
Ever since this program went from Freeware to Shareware, it's become dead to me. I can do almost everything this program can do for free, and, in some cases, more easily (use iNdependence!) The only part of this program I still use is the file manager. All the other good features require me to pay.

Submitted by *** (not verified) on November 22, 2007 - 5:51pm.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh View Post
Ever since this program went from Freeware to Shareware, it's become dead to me. I can do almost everything this program can do for free, and, in some cases, more easily (use iNdependence!) The only part of this program I still use is the file manager. All the other good features require me to pay.
Unfortunately I have to agree. Nothing against the developer, it's just not a mandatory application. I'm all for earning and getting something for your hard work. I think the first few to venture this way with the iPhone hacking world will be received poorly.

My iPhone is very close to being in a state that will remain for the course of its life. For me there will be no need to hack any further soon enough.

Submitted by Wizzard005 on November 22, 2007 - 7:32pm.
Aloha all,

Since this is my first post i have to make it good!

I installed iFuntastic 4.7.0-b006 that chris send me after i paid for the other version for 1.1.1.

Anyways I mainly use PC's (I do PC repair) and since iFuntastic was for mac and after all of the reviews i read i decided to buy a new Macbook 17" to start learning the apple side of things.

The Directions in iFuntastic were very clean and easy to follow. I had my iphone 1.1.1 (hacked) with jailbreakme for a month or so when i first started with iFuntastic I re-set the phone back to 1.1.1 (restored) After i did that , I connected the iphone to my mac and started.

Like I said the directions with iFuntastic are very clear and easy to follow.

It took about 1 hour to upgrade, downgrade, install / un-install all of the firmware on the iphone. iFuntastic tells you what to do every step, eg open itunes, re-start the phone etc.....

Only problem i had was doing the first jailbreak because i spelled the url wrong

One email from chris cleard up the problem and iFuntastic did the rest for me.

After it was done, I installed summerboard for 1.1.2 with no problems, re-started the phone and boom i am in luck,

I took the iphone off the mac , re-connected it to my PC and re-synced my outlook contacts.

All and all 100% happen with the money i spent. In fact I think more like 39$$ would be better for this software because from the looks of it, it looks like chris and them put alot of work into this and its well worth the extra money.

To iFuntastic, Good work on the beta release you sent me!

Now i just have to learn how to use a Mac and I will be all set!

Thank you,

Wizzard005 - From Hawaii (kauai)(kapaa)
www.hwguys.com

Submitted by xxx on November 22, 2007 - 9:48pm.
can this be used to upgrade a 1.0.2 unshackled iphone to 1.1.1 unshackled? or is that feature just used for unshackled phones?
Also will the pages ever be replace with a simple scrolling pages type?

thanks guys!

Remove this spam from forum

Submitted by dolli (not verified) on November 23, 2007 - 9:39am.
iFuntastic has gone shareware and as such does not deserve a forum topic. bitSplit posted a simple ad as the first topic. The mods should remove it.

Censorship?

Submitted by dolli (not verified) on November 23, 2007 - 2:31pm.
I thought this was free country and we something called the 5th Ammendment. I cannot believe that my previous comment was deleted (I assume this one will too). I simply objected to have bitSplit use iPhone Alley to advertise their shareware product. I don't think that iPhone Alley should promote this application, since the original post was an ad for a shareware product. If you disagree, fine, as I said this is a free country...

What I did was wrong.

Submitted by Bernie on November 23, 2007 - 3:47pm.
I performed a soft delete of the post by unregesistered user dolli, while I considered the ramifications of the harsh accusation. When Dolli posted a second time I restored the post that was pulled. I may do it again. I am evil.

I would never think of doing such a thing to a registered user.

What I did was in defense of a registered user who has done much to help many here at the iPhone Alley Forum.

What dolli did was try to defend the spamers that plague our forum. For all I know dolli, you are one such spamers who is here to create a flame war.

This post, yours, and bitSplit's, is under review by both the administrators and by the members of the forum, both registered and unregistered.

This is a free country, but this forum is privately held and open to all that play nice.

Submitted by 1town (not verified) on November 23, 2007 - 3:54pm.
Quote:
Originally Posted by dolli View Post
I thought this was free country and we something called the 5th Ammendment. I cannot believe that my previous comment was deleted (I assume this one will too). I simply objected to have bitSplit use iPhone Alley to advertise their shareware product. I don't think that iPhone Alley should promote this application, since the original post was an ad for a shareware product. If you disagree, fine, as I said this is a free country...
5th amendment:
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

Perhaps you were thinking about the 1st amendment? (or perhaps the 2nd, to remind people you are armed and dangerous) In any case, the freedom of speech does NOT override iPhone Alley's right to control what is being published on THEIR site.

Submitted by xxx on November 23, 2007 - 5:55pm.
wow this is already way off topic....

Back on topic

Submitted by BMan (not verified) on November 23, 2007 - 8:43pm.
I had Firmware 1.0.2, and I had all my 3rd party apps on it. I decided to upgrade to 1.1.2 and put all my 3rd party apps back on with this program. For some reason it always hangs up on me during the part where it goes from a jailbroken 1.0.2 to 1.1.1. I can't get past this. I've tried it several times. Anyone else have this problem?

Thanks... and let me explain

Submitted by dolli (not verified) on November 23, 2007 - 11:52pm.
First, I'm not a spammer and I don't want to start a flame war. I'm also not a cheapskate, who wants everything for free. I am also not an iFuntastic user, since I can do everything that iFuntastic does earlier and better (jailbreak is available from conceited and SSH and more recently AFP can nicely browse the phone directory). This is all possible because of the tireless efforts of a bunch of great folks that make all of these tools available to the iPhone community, and for free (donations welcome). And before you ask, yes, I have contributed to the community by writing code myself and giving it out for free.

What I would like the Mac and iPhone community to understand is that IMHO opinion bitSplit is riding on the coat tail of a fabulous community of programmers and is now out to make a quick buck. Why do I think that?

Well, there is a history behind iFuntastic (iF). Originally, it was a free utility that made it easy for the non-savvy users to accomplish jailbreaking and file transfer by bundling the shell scripts into a GUI workflow. Actually, that's still the case, except that iF gradually went from free to partially free to completely commercial. It's not even shareware in the strict sense, since the first step to do anything useful with this program, namely jailbreaking, already costs you and you can't even try anything without first purchasing the jailbreak.

Mind you, I have nothing against shareware or commercial software. I know from my own experience how much time goes into coding and testing. But to bundle the code that others have written and made available for free, specifically the jailbreaking part, is IMHO unethical and I'm disgusted by it. The previous version at least gave you a few tries, the latest version no longer does. Why? Jailbreaking to 1.1.2 is even easier now with OctoPrep. I really think this sucks and I know that aome people are pretty miffed at iF for doing this.

Now to the thanks. I really like iPhone Alley and I visit it daily. I am very happy that iFuntastic has not made it to the main page. In fact, I have not seen any Mac site mentioning the new release and I think for good reason. bitSplit should be ashamed of the tactics they employed. In fact, I think iFuntastic coverage should stop altogether on iPhone Alley as well. bitSplit has a web page and since it is selling commercial software, they should see how they generate exposure. iPhone Alley should not be an accomplice in promoting commercial software unless bitSplit pay for ad space, just like every other enterprise.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion and anyone can share it or disagree (yes, what I meant was of course the 1st Ammendment and not the 5th; stupid book I'm reading caused that slip...)

To dolli

Submitted by bitSplit on November 24, 2007 - 9:02am.
Hi dolli,
I have a hard time understanding the problem you're having, but since you seem to be making this your life's work, let *me* explain a few things:

bitSplit is riding on the coat tail of a fabulous community of programmers ...but to bundle the code that others have written
and they are riding on the coat tail of a fabulous Apple device - using the fabulous C++/Cocoa languages developed by others, and the fabulous Unix tools written by others - what is your point?
Have you heard of the concept of 'added value'? I'm simplifying the jailbreak procedure and I'm putting it together into one guided sequence of steps without going back and forth between various programs (well, sort of :-)

already costs you and you can't even try anything without first purchasing the jailbreak.
Nothing's keeping you from jailbreaking for free and *then* using iF

I am very happy that iFuntastic has not made it to the main page
yes, it was put in the iF section - why are you reading that if it's so offensive to you? What better place to announce a new release of iF? What's with the 1st amendment (or whatever number you choose to call it) - it does not cover *my* free speech, only yours?

I have not seen any Mac site
you haven't looked enough

I could go on for a bit... but it seems my time is worth more to me than yours is to you - (and yes, I'm charging for it.)

Regards
bitSplit

Great response - True colors

Submitted by dolli (not verified) on November 24, 2007 - 10:46am.
bitSplit said the following:

"and they are riding on the coat tail of a fabulous Apple device - using the fabulous C++/Cocoa languages developed by others, and the fabulous Unix tools written by others - what is your point?"

Wow! I was just citing the praise you gave in the Welcome screen of iFuntastic: "iFuntastic would not be possible without the hard and inventive work of others"


Thanks for sharing your true opinion about the other developers. May I suggest you change your Welcome screen to better reflect your true colors?

Submitted by BMan (not verified) on November 24, 2007 - 12:52pm.
I thought this was a place where one can get help from people and a place where one can offer help. I now see it's just a place for broke complainers that expect everything for free.

Submitted by BMan (not verified) on November 24, 2007 - 2:41pm.
There's more, $25 is well worth it for me, that is if it works, help me out here bitSplit I'm a loyal customer. Anyway dolli you probably pay more for for your women than your willing to pay for this and that's pathetic. I say get out of your basement and let someone else make your life easier with iphone software. That way you can go to the bar and find a girl for free, then you can spend a fraction of your money for the software.

Your way: My way:

girls=lots of money girls=free
hacked iphone=free hacked iphone=$25
time hacking=lots time hacking=very little
_____________________ _________________
lots of time and money little time and $25

Problems with Latest iFuntastic

Submitted by cream2k0 (not verified) on November 25, 2007 - 6:54pm.
Has anyone else had a hard time using the latest iFuntastic 4.7.1 release?

I'm using
Macbook Pro
Leopard OS
iTunes 7.5.1
iFuntastic 4.7.1
iPhone w/ firware 1.1.2

I have tried to Unshackle following the directions via iFuntastic, but keep getting errors. I've even asked BitSplit to help and they have helped as much as they can.

I'm just curious if there are others having issues?

If someone can help me, I'll post my error log file and step by step of what i'm doing to unshackle.

Let me know...contact at: cjpatel32@yahoo.com

Thanks.

Shareware cost

Submitted by pezman on November 26, 2007 - 9:06am.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh View Post
Ever since this program went from Freeware to Shareware, it's become dead to me. I can do almost everything this program can do for free, and, in some cases, more easily (use iNdependence!) The only part of this program I still use is the file manager. All the other good features require me to pay.
What you say about doing everything for free is, I'm sure, true. I am happy for you. I don't have time to wade through all of the steps manually. BitSplit has put a lot of time and effort into knitting it all together under one GUI. I applaud BitSplit and his efforts. $25 well-spent.

CB

Submitted by xxx on November 26, 2007 - 8:31pm.
why did it install installer.app also? no my pages/scroll pages is all messed up? Can I get rid of installer.app????

Submitted by BURHANLAHERI on November 29, 2007 - 12:50am.
Gerat Job Sir Keep It Up

Submitted by pezman on November 29, 2007 - 9:36pm.
Quote:
Originally Posted by dolli View Post
First, I'm not a spammer and I don't want to start a flame war. I'm also not a cheapskate, who wants everything for free. I am also not an iFuntastic user, since I can do everything that iFuntastic does earlier and better (jailbreak is available from conceited and SSH and more recently AFP can nicely browse the phone directory). This is all possible because of the tireless efforts of a bunch of great folks that make all of these tools available to the iPhone community, and for free (donations welcome). And before you ask, yes, I have contributed to the community by writing code myself and giving it out for free.

What I would like the Mac and iPhone community to understand is that IMHO opinion bitSplit is riding on the coat tail of a fabulous community of programmers and is now out to make a quick buck. Why do I think that?

Well, there is a history behind iFuntastic (iF). Originally, it was a free utility that made it easy for the non-savvy users to accomplish jailbreaking and file transfer by bundling the shell scripts into a GUI workflow. Actually, that's still the case, except that iF gradually went from free to partially free to completely commercial. It's not even shareware in the strict sense, since the first step to do anything useful with this program, namely jailbreaking, already costs you and you can't even try anything without first purchasing the jailbreak.

Mind you, I have nothing against shareware or commercial software. I know from my own experience how much time goes into coding and testing. But to bundle the code that others have written and made available for free, specifically the jailbreaking part, is IMHO unethical and I'm disgusted by it. The previous version at least gave you a few tries, the latest version no longer does. Why? Jailbreaking to 1.1.2 is even easier now with OctoPrep. I really think this sucks and I know that aome people are pretty miffed at iF for doing this.

Now to the thanks. I really like iPhone Alley and I visit it daily. I am very happy that iFuntastic has not made it to the main page. In fact, I have not seen any Mac site mentioning the new release and I think for good reason. bitSplit should be ashamed of the tactics they employed. In fact, I think iFuntastic coverage should stop altogether on iPhone Alley as well. bitSplit has a web page and since it is selling commercial software, they should see how they generate exposure. iPhone Alley should not be an accomplice in promoting commercial software unless bitSplit pay for ad space, just like every other enterprise.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion and anyone can share it or disagree (yes, what I meant was of course the 1st Ammendment and not the 5th; stupid book I'm reading caused that slip...)
This is kind of 'flame-ish' but I think it needs said. Dolli, are you aware that IMHO means "In My HUMBLE Opinion". You don't seem very humble (IMHO).

complaint

Submitted by andrew on December 16, 2007 - 9:53am.
Quote:
Originally Posted by dolli View Post
iFuntastic has gone shareware and as such does not deserve a forum topic. bitSplit posted a simple ad as the first topic. The mods should remove it.
i spent many hours and attempts to hack the iphone and used all my 'FREE' opportunities with iFuntastic.
I do resent the freeware- shareware transition will use something else.

Screenshots don't work

Submitted by blaakmambaa (not verified) on December 20, 2007 - 5:51am.
Hi,
i don't find the saved screens:
i am in user.../app support/ifuntastic/screenshots
but nothing here!

i have the 7.7.7version activated etc....

could you help plesae?

opps

Submitted by blaakmambaa (not verified) on December 20, 2007 - 8:50am.
4.7.1 I meant

SMS via Desktop

Submitted by emike (not verified) on January 1, 2008 - 3:25pm.
SMS via Desktop: Could someone PLEASE create a feature for entering SMS text messages from the desktop linked to the iPhone so that a SMS text can be keyed in using the desktop keyboard. Thanks.

Submitted by max1847 on January 10, 2008 - 2:18pm.
very nice

update?

Submitted by total fool (not verified) on January 17, 2008 - 10:38am.
so will this still work with the new firmware update and itunes 7.6?

please connect to itunes

Submitted by mrb (not verified) on February 6, 2008 - 12:55pm.
I have itunes 7.4.2 and Iphone software 1.02 (unlocked) and once started the software it has appeared me the window PLEASE CONNECT TO ITUNES and I don't succeed in getting away anymore.. I have tried to click on iFuntastic to return in the normal status but it is not changed anything... what to do?

Please help

when is the new version coming???

Submitted by endvaw (not verified) on February 12, 2008 - 7:37pm.
I actually paid for the ifuntastic and am wondering when a new version that will actually work with the updates will be available??? I have been extremely patient but I really want my ringtones back!!!

Is there another software that works??