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How to Remove Open Firmware Password on Mac OS

I had the chance to troubleshoot a MacBook over the weekend and it took a while trying to figure it out since I don’t use that OS, I’ve always been a Windows guy right from the days of Windows 2000. The MacBook belonged to a friend and the open firmware password rendered the MacBook almost…

April 10, 2014
Jailbreak iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4 on iOS 6.x Using Sn0wbreeze Custom Firmware

Evasi0n is a groundbreaking jailbreak tool but unfortunately, there’s a little setback for people who rely on hacktivation to use their iPhones. If your iPhone isn’t activated with the original carrier SIM, you won’t be able to jailbreak with Evasi0n. For about 4 months now, Redsn0w hasn’t been updated but thankfully, the latest Sn0wbreze update…

March 10, 2013
Fix iTunes Error 1600, 1601, 1604 During Custom Firmware Restore

My iPhone was useless for almost two days before I finally fixed this error and got my phone working again. I was trying to restore a custom iOS 6.1.2 firmware created with Sn0wbreeze but couldn’t do it because iTunes kept throwing up all sort of error messages. Sometimes, I would get Error 1600, 1601, 1604…

March 6, 2013
How to Flash Huawei USB Modems (and Re-Install the Firmware)

A guy I personally know got a USB modem from the UK and the modem was locked to 3, a UK mobile network. On getting to Nigeria here, he found out the modem wouldn’t work with SIM card. The modem prompted for an unlock code and this dude kept guessing till he entered it incorrectly…

November 9, 2012
How to Use Pwnage Tool for Windows (sn0wbreeze) to Build Custom iOS Firmware

If you’ve previously jailbroken your iPhone, iPad Touch or iPad with iOS 4.2.1 and above and also upgraded your phone baseband to iPad baseband (6.15) you won’t be able to revert back to stock firmware. The only reason you need to upgrade to iPad baseband is because iPhone baseband can’t be carrier unlocked. iPad baseband…

May 1, 2012
How to Fix My iPhone 15 Stuck in Boot Loop?

As technology advances, so do the complexities of our beloved devices. Even the cutting-edge iPhone 15, with its impressive features, is not entirely immune to glitches. One particularly vexing issue is the dreaded boot loop, where the device continuously restarts without ever fully coming to life. In this article, we’ll explore basic methods to address…

October 20, 2023
How to Fix iPhone Black Screen of Death [iOS 16/iPadOS 16 Supported]

Even though it has been quite a long time since iOS 16 was released, after several updates, it’s still considered the buggiest update Apple ever rolled for the iPhone and the iPad. One of the most annoying and frustrating experiences you can have on your device ever is experiencing an iPhone Black Screen of Death.…

November 4, 2022
How to Deal With “iPhone Unavailable” Message on Lock Screen

If your iPhone shows “iPhone Unavailable”, do not panic. You can easily get out of this miserable situation if you know the right method and the right tool to use. You can unlock your device on your own, and it is pretty easy. In this article, we will explain how to fix an unavailable iPhone.…

April 25, 2022
Lost Your Passcode? Here’s How to Unlock Your iPhone

Getting locked out of your phone without a way to get in is an experience no one should have to go through. However, it sometimes happens to the best of us. In case you are already in this situation, you should know there are ways to get back in and take control of your device.…

October 23, 2021
How to Bypass iCloud Activation Lock for iPhone iPad (Easiest Way)

If you are reading this, chances are that you have an iPhone or iPad that requires iCloud activation. As you’ve probably already found out, accessing the device is impossible without the right Apple ID and password. It gets worse if you are dealing with a second-hand phone with absolutely no way to contact the original…

September 24, 2020
Review: Building a Multimedia Hub with Synology DiskStation DS 420+

I’ve always wanted a network-attached storage unit but never had one until recently. Moving from a Seagate BackUp Plus to network-attached storage was not exactly seamless as a first-timer, but I was able to get my data on the NAS much easier than I imagined. Synology DS420+ is generally considered by lots of NAS enthusiasts…

June 24, 2020
Two Ways to Unlock a Disabled iPhone / iPad

Wrongly entering your iPhone or iPad password will get it disabled for a short period of time. Doing this consistently over and over again will get it permanently disabled and this is exactly what happened to my daugther’s iPad some months back when a cousin of hers came visiting. The iPad was completely disabled and…

November 1, 2018