Some users recently reported that the newest version of Mac OS X update ruined the DFU mode and their iPhone can not be detected in that mode. First reported at iSpazio but then later confirmed by others.
This issue is the same as the one with new macbooks. Some have even confirmed that the error message is even the same one. This is again a major drop back for those who want to jailbreak their phones in the future and keep the mac up-to-date. Some reports claim that connecting the iPhone to a USB hub, instead of directly connecting it the MAC will help solve the problem.
When the DevTeam were informed about this, they soon posted an update on their site. They don't think it is a countermeasure by Apple but just a bug. Though they have suggested some ways to bypass the problem, they warn you to try them at your own risk in their usual manner!
"1. Replace the following plugin kexts from within IOUSBFamily.kext with the ones from 10.5.5 and then rebuild kextcache (if you don’t understand this, then you shouldn’t attempt it!)
/System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/
AppleUSBHub.kext
/System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/
IOUSBCompositeDriver.kext
2. Use a USB hub in-between the DFU device and the Mac and insert/reinsert the iPhone’s USB cable.
3. Use the PwnageTool created .ipsw on Windows! Oh the irony!"
For now these are the only ways out for you, but hopefully Apple will solve the problem soon if it's actually a bug. Also, for all the Windows users, you don't need to worry as this problem is Mac exclusive.
I upgraded to 10.5.6 and I’ve noticed that every time I close an app while my iphone is connected that my phone goes into synch mode. It works fine ottherwise and I have not had any issues ssh’ing into it or working with other modded files. It just syncs itself if I open and close any app on the phone while it is connected.
I cant come across a USB Hub within the house & i dont want to use the DFU fix. [mainly because ive heard it can damage my MacBook]
If i do the jailbreak on a windows computer, does that mean it will be formatted to windows?
Please reply, i really need the help
@Elliot DFU fix (using the tool) doesn’t cause any problem. I have it on my macbook too. I am soon gonna do a tutorial on that one too if you can wait for one more day.
@Sayam. What is it that people are sayin about USB ports not workin after a few days and the Keyborad & TrackPad dont work.
Im sorry, im very confused. i really want to jailbreak my iphone but i dont want to interruppt with my Mac tomuch. i was thinkin of sortin it on my fathers old Windows XP laptop soon. is that fine to do even if my phone is formatted to Apple?
Elliot, it will be fine to get into DFU and restore on XP but then the phone will get Windows formatted and you can’t sync a windows formatted device with Mac (not sure if you can sync or not). So, just think over it.
ok, well if you show me your video when its made. that’ll help alot.
Thanks alot man!
if you leave the link to the video here. or email me the link.
its-me-elliot@hotmail.co.uk