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Another iPhone story- The Hack

First of all before all you legal experts get your panties in a bunch, Congress specifically exempted Cell phones from the DMCA. So not only is it legal to hack or modify a cell phone, any discussion of it is also protected under the first amendment.

If you bought an iphone and were wanting to use it on a T-Mobile network- Here's all you need to do.


This morning, I looked at the Saturday paper and on the front page was this story of how this 17 year old kid cracked the iphone which took him all summer to achieve. Actually, George Hotz worked with a team of un-named associates to achieve the complex crack which includes some internal hardware work as well as software code entries. The process is in the blog if you're curious.

George has put his hacked iphone for sale but ran into the usual crooks on ebay. He also suspects that since the crack is now public, a company will spring up using the process as a service. He is not happy about that.

Apple and AT&T have refused to comment.

Is this good for Apple? Good for AT&T? Good for T-Mobile?

My opinion- Apple could get sued. T-Mobile will benefit. AT&T will lose.
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I suspect it will be a cat and mouse game for a while. I bet iphones will be updated in a way to break the hack. Then the hackers will start over again, then Apple will update again, round and round....
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Bogy
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Legal issues facing those who unlock the i-phone
iPhone hackers could face legal battle - Security - MSNBC.com

It seems that unlocking the phone for your own personal use is ok, but doing so for personal gain isn't.

Also, George traded the unlocked phone for a "sweet Nissan 350Z and 3 8GB iPhones".
Finding JTAG on the iPhone
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TheForce
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Bogy- Very interesting, indeed. I'll tell you this copyright stuff ever since DMCA has gotten to be a real mess, opening up for all sorts of interpretations. I recall walking out of my class on DMCA several years ago thinking this will never stick. Unfortunately it has.

I don't know about the software only version, but what Hotz did in his (and company)hardware/software hack was to remove some of the code that locks it. This would be a new twist to copyright enforcement if AT&T has a case that not using their service, not using their lock code is a copyright violation.
And, I don't understand the point about doing it for a profitable service vs, doing it yourself. The only aspect of the old copyright law that pertained to profitability was burden of proof that you violated the fair use provision. However, the main violation was not profitability but one of publication / distribution outside your household.
In my opinion, we have a case of David and Goliath here that is more than correct interpretation of the copyright law. I can relate to that when I went up against the legal at Disney back in 1990 on a copyright disagreement. Yes, I won that case before it went to court.

One more thing- I'm sure you read it but the guy who traded with Hotz also hired him to work on stuff for his cell phone supply company. I was wondering how long that would take. I admire Hotz for not just his skills in hardware but also his business sense.
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Getting logged out frequently

Hey Scott
I get logged out several times a day (I think it's been since the last update) any idea why because it is becoming really annoying

Thanks
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meStevo
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Wipe out your cache/cookies for the site, could be a corrupt/local storage issue and that might help clear things up.
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Also, make sure you don't have anything running either as a browser extension or a browser configuration option that deletes cookies (typically "delete cookies on exit").
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harshness said:
Also, make sure you don't have anything running either as a browser extension or a browser configuration option that deletes cookies (typically "delete cookies on exit").
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I Don't
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meStevo said:
Wipe out your cache/cookies for the site, could be a corrupt/local storage issue and that might help clear things up.You may think this is a dumb question but, How in chrome on iPhone?
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The fact that you're having this problem suggests that you do.

Make sure the "keep me logged in" checkbox is ticked.

These cookies are issued on a per-device basis. If you're getting logged out on multiple devices, there's something else in play.
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I kind of have the same issue but only on my iPhone or iPad. The "keep me logged in" checkbox is checked but after I login in works fine for that day but the next day I am always logged out but only on my iPad or iPhone. I have deleted cookies and ALL website data multiple times but it still happens over night every night unless I use a different browser. It only happens using Safari on the iPhone and iPad but not on my iMac. I have given up on it and just log back in everyday. I have checked settings but nothing has helped. And it didn't just start recently. It has been happening for quite a while. And it only happens here, DBSTalk and Facebook. All other websites keep me logged in even in Safari on iPad and iPhone.
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b4pjoe said:
I have checked settings but nothing has helped.
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Are you running any third-party antivirus/protection software on your iDevices?

This isn't about corrupt cookies; it is about good cookies getting systematically whacked.
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This isn't about corrupt cookies
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I love me some cookies..
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GMKTec G11 Mini PC Review - A Budget (by 2026 standards) Offering

Time for another AWESOME video from Lon Seidman of LON.TV!


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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Boost Mobile

I know this is for Dish TV service but was wondering if anyone has gone from Verizon to the Dish Boost Mobile cell phone service and would you recommend it.
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CDLs are in BIG demand. Ever notice how close to 100% of OTR trucks have hiring signs on them?
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navychop said:
CDLs are in BIG demand. Ever notice how close to 100% of OTR trucks have hiring signs on them?
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That's because the one good thing the administration is doing is finally going after the fake and non-domiciled CDL drivers, opening the door to hire more valid drivers and hopefully will push the rates back up.
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That's because the one good thing the administration is doing is finally going after the fake and non-domiciled CDL drivers, opening the door to hire more valid drivers and hopefully will push the rates back up.
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now let's get rid of the piss tanks and tampons off of diesels aka emissions crap since it can bankrupt someone!!! and get rid of ELD'S since they make some drivers drive like idiots trying to find a parking spot. starter mega carriers should not allow new drivers to train that's just a way for em to move cheap freight..
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now let's get rid of the piss tanks and tampons off of diesels aka emissions crap since it can bankrupt someone!!! and get rid of ELD'S since they make some drivers drive like idiots trying to find a parking spot. starter mega carriers should not allow new drivers to train that's just a way for em to move cheap freight..
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And when they get rid of driver-facing cameras, they'll start to attract the prototypical truck driver back to the industry.
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And when they get rid of driver-facing cameras, they'll start to attract the prototypical truck driver back to the industry.
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i own my own truck i don't have none of that crap :biggrin just an outward facing cam for a**holes in 4 wheelers and the break checker's
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Arctic_fox said:
i own my own truck i don't have none of that crap :biggrin just an outward facing cam for a**holes in 4 wheelers and the break checker's
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I thought about just buying my own, but goddang. I bought a nice 2000 W900L in 2004 for $52K. New they were just over 100K. Now, a new KW W990 is over $300,000.00
I couldn't afford a new one, but used truck prices are just as crazy
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My brother knows a source for lower cost used. They're automatics, if don't mind giving up shifting for self
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I thought about just buying my own, but goddang. I bought a nice 2000 W900L in 2004 for $52K. New they were just over 100K. Now, a new KW W990 is over $300,000.00
I couldn't afford a new one, but used truck prices are just as crazy
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This is still true to this day. The w9's are going for 235.00k to 300k!!! but goddang id''e spend it on a kitty whopper over a frieghtshacker castacrap!!! I only buy new so i can get the manual trans and delete all of the safety crap like adaptive cruise and lane departure warning and all of that crap as that will have you pulling your hair out. truck prices are still crazy today!! and in my line of work i need a 170 inch sleeper since i can't park in choke and pukes or walmarts ;). right now heavy haul is big with all of the AI data centers if your into flat bedding!!! my wife is already looking for our second truck. i just cringe when she shows me LMFAO :biggrin
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My brother knows a source for lower cost used. They're automatics, if don't mind giving up shifting for self
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i know someone that's going to retire he's selling his truck' it has 200k miles on it with an 18 speed and cummings x15 with a 156 inch bunk year is a 2024, there's deals to be found and had out there!!!
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I thought about just buying my own, but goddang. I bought a nice 2000 W900L in 2004 for $52K. New they were just over 100K. Now, a new KW W990 is over $300,000.00
I couldn't afford a new one, but used truck prices are just as crazy
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have you tried looking for an O/O that's going into retirement? sometimes you can get a good deal and the owner will work with you as far as financing they act as the bank when your done paying it off then they give you the title. the truck along with it's depreciation are tax write off's!!!
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Arctic_fox said:
This is still true to this day. The w9's are going for 235.00k to 300k!!! but goddang id''e spend it on a kitty whopper over a frieghtshacker castacrap!!! I only buy new so i can get the manual trans and delete all of the safety crap like adaptive cruise and lane departure warning and all of that crap as that will have you pulling your hair out. truck prices are still crazy today!! and in my line of work i need a 170 inch sleeper since i can't park in choke and pukes or walmarts ;). right now heavy haul is big with all of the AI data centers if your into flat bedding!!! my wife is already looking for our second truck. i just cringe when she shows me LMFAO :biggrin
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Heh! I understood some of that! ;)
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CDLs are in BIG demand. Ever notice how close to 100% of OTR trucks have hiring signs on them?
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the driver shortage is a bunch of BS. there is a shortage of GOOD drivers ;)
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Top 5 Android 17 Features: I Swear It's New!

Time for another AWESOME video from Marques Brownlee!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrT4S9i3agE


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Last reply · posted in Android and Enigma/Linux Based STB Discussion

AC3 downmix plugin

Well, i posted on another forum of a problem i was having. The 12000 transponder on 101ku has their AC3 signal whacked out. Been like that for awhile. My high end Audio receiver has much more pronounced glitches because it resets the audio when the glitch comes through. It's so annoying that i cannot listen to it. I figured out that if i turn on AC3 down-mix for the channels on the transponder, the audio glitches are resolved within the satellite receiver and sends a clean AC3 signal to the audio receiver. Now, there are still glitches, but its not very noticeable and am able to listen without being annoyed.

The problem is, its a pain to remember, oh for this channel i need AC3 pass-thru off, and this on, and run through the remote commands to enable/disable. I want 99.9% of the channels to be AC3 down-mix OFF. Only for the channels on this transponder do i want it On. Remedy. I wrote a E2 plugin that is very user friendly that i set the default mode, and then add the channels that i want opposite the default value, and the satellite receiver automatically turns AC3 down-mix on/off. Of course, its smart enough to only change the setting if it needs to.

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Found two resolutions to the AC3 glitching :

Setup the channel as a RELAY channel, then the audio is perfect.

In another words, you set up an IPTV channel, that uses the following url :

Code: 
http://[ip of e2]:[port (mine is 8001) / Channel Service Reference.

example :

Code: 
http://IP:8001/1:0:1:2:1:0:816AEE0:0:0:0:

The other Option is just start a record. Then go into your movie list, and start watching the recording. You don't have to wait more then a couple seconds to start watching the recording, and since its recording, it will keep playing the stream. When your done watching the channel, stop the recording.
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The recording trick does work to clean up the audio so it sounds good.

I have many folders of IPTV channels, but these were all set up using the iptv-org playlists plugin. On an Edision Mio+, I forget (or never knew) how to set up just one IPTV channel.
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cyberham said:
The recording trick does work to clean up the audio so it sounds good.

I have many folders of IPTV channels, but these were all set up using the iptv-org playlists plugin. On an Edision Mio+, I forget (or never knew) how to set up just one IPTV channel.
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I use dreambox Edit 7.2.10 - That's what i use to modify my boutiques/favorites, and allows you to manually create a IPTV channel on the fly as a channel or edit the url/name of the IPTV channel.

The reason this works, apparently its a glitch in the DVB hardware. It is too strict, and the Gstreamer (which is whats used if your watching a stream or a file) is much more forgiving. I'm using a broadcom Si2166B and Si2166D tuner cards, so i suspect anyone using the same tuner card in their receivers would encounter the problem. Im curious if people using the FBC tuners have the same issue.
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iBoston said:
Found two resolutions to the AC3 glitching :

Setup the channel as a RELAY channel, then the audio is perfect.

In another words, you set up an IPTV channel, that uses the following url :

Code: 
http://[ip of e2]:[port (mine is 8001) / Channel Service Reference.

example :

Code: 
http://IP:8001/1:0:1:2:1:0:816AEE0:0:0:0:

The other Option is just start a record. Then go into your movie list, and start watching the recording. You don't have to wait more then a couple seconds to start watching the recording, and since its recording, it will keep playing the stream. When your done watching the channel, stop the recording.
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Thanks, Yeah timeshift seems to work to fix the audio glitch also.
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This problem may now be fixed in TNAP 7. I can't detect the symptom anymore.

Check here.
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cyberham said:
This problem may now be fixed in TNAP 7. I can't detect the symptom anymore.

Check here.
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I don't think that is the specific bug to the problem. As if it was detected as LPCM, then there would be no audio, and it mentions specifically to ATSC broadcasts. You might inquire and see if there might be another answer or bug fix that would account for this specific situation. But, I'm glad to hear your issue has resolved...
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Intelligent Machines 876

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8VkCGVdxL8


Direct YouTube Link - Intelligent Machines 876
TWIT's Website
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Christina's Pick of the Week: Orb Stack

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CQ8PHdlwwc8


Direct YouTube Link - Christina's Pick of the Week: Orb Stack
TWIT's Website
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Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Dish 4K Event Listings (No Discussion)

This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.

As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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WC, Portugal vs Uzbekistan, Tuesday 6-23, 10AM PDT, Channel 540-01.
WC, England vs Ghana, Tuesday 6-23, 1PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
WC, Panama vs Croatia, Tuesday 6-23, 4PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
WC, Columbia vs Congo DR, Tuesday 6-23, 7PM PDT, Channel 540-02.
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WC, Switzerland vs Canada, Wednesday 6-24, 12PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
WC, Scotland vs Brazil, Wednesday 6-24, 3PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
WC, Czechia vs Mexico, Wednesday 6-24, 6PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
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WC, Ecuador vs Germany, Thursday 6-25, 1PM PDT,Channel 540-01.
WC, Japan vs Sweden, Thursday 6-25, 4PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
WC, Türkiye vs USA, Thursday 6-25, 7PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
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WC, Norway vs France, Friday 6-26, 12PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
WC, Uruguay vs Spain, Friday 6-26, 5 PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
WC, New Zealand vs Belgium, Friday 6-26, 8PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
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WC, Panama vs England, Saturday 6-27, 2PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
WC, Columbia vs Portugal, Saturday 6-27, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
WC, Jordan vs Argentina, Saturday 6-27, 7PM PDT, Channel 540-01.
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90 cm, or larger, dish and compatibility with LNB designed for 75 cm dish

I'm new to Satelliteguys so let me give my perspective on Shaw TV reception from someone living in S. Indiana (about latitude 38.9). I have 4 800 series receivers (so all signals go through a multiswitch) and a 75 cm dish. I recently bought a signal meter, SATLINK WS-6933, but have been unable to measure a meaningful signal with it as the Quality Signal measures 0. Perhaps it's my meter settings or perhaps the incoming satellite signal is too weak. I believe it's the later. In any case, I typically measure the incoming signal by taking a Shaw box and a TV outside positioned next to the dish. If there are no adverse weather conditions, the typical signal level is 60 to 70 and EcbNo is 6.0 to 6.5. All strong enough to give me a decent picture. Below signal level 60, my picture starts fading in and out. On a bad weather day (rain, thunderstorms (not uncommon here), snow, etc.) the signal level typically drops below 60 thus no TV. My cable run for all TVs is about 100 yards from dish to TV and my signal loss seems to be minimal as I'll get similar readings at the dish and at the TV.

So, with that as background, I have 2 questions:
1. To boost the signal level, I'm considering replacing my dish for a larger dish, say 90 cm or 120 cm. I currently have an LNB, Shaw 75E-G1(T000409), so designed specifically to be used with a 75 cm dish. When I noticed my signal level decreasing, about 1 year ago, I replaced the LNB with a brand new one and saw no improvement in the signal level. Would this LNB still work with a larger dish? If so, are there any special adjustments that I would need to make in order to get it working? I know others have larger dishes, as one of the threads mentions someone in Denver with a 2.4m dish so there must be a way to make it work. Any advice on this would be appreciated.
2. To be sure my WS-6933 meter is set correctly, any advice on how to set all of the settings?

Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance for all input.
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Shaw familiar guys can answer better. You say your lnbf is designed for a 75cm dish.
So the feedhorn of the lnbf must be designed to prevent "spillover" to reduce interference from beyond the rim of the dish. If you were to picture the beam angle from the center of the lnbf throat to the dish rim in a V. Your focus is very close to the apex of the angle at the throat.
So. A larger dish won't hurt if it's an offset dish. There are online gain calculators to plug in different dish diameters.
If the larger dish maintains the same or very close beam angle at the lnb focal point, you should be golden.
Things to consider though is if the dish will allow easy mounting of your lnbf. A bracket may be needed.
With that comes you needing to move your lnbf in closer or further away from the dish to attain that focus needed to peak your signal.
Other than that. I always use my receiver and an app that lets me see signal on the receiver from inside of the house.
Can't comment on your signal finder box. But it seems that if the settings on it match what your receiver displays in setup. It should work. Although I do hear that some do have issues with them playing nice.

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