A couple of days ago, it was revealed that Windows RT had been jailbroken, which allow users to bypass the restriction of installing apps from the Windows Store and run unsigned ARM based desktop apps. Microsoft would later respond that there was no imminent security threat, and that a patch would be released in a couple of days.

Meanwhile the XDA-Developer community has released a tool which automates the jailbreak process. The process alters a key area of the Windows RT kernel, making it possible to run unsigned apps, a process which would generally not be possible. You can find the step by step guide on how to jailbreak the Microsoft Surface RT or other Windows RT device using the All-in-One RT Jailbreak tool below.

1. Download Windows RT Jailbreak tool v 1.0.3 and extract it’s contents to a directory on your Windows RT tablet.
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2. Open the extracted folder and double click runExploit.bat-
3. Follow the instructions of the installer that opens (first time use only) -

[NOTE] Because of secure boot, you will have to run the batch file every time you want to use desktop style applications on your tablet. A process which iOS tethered jailbreak users will be very familiar with. -

1. Boot up your Windows RT device and wait until the OS loads everything.
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2. Run runExploit.bat and wait around 20 seconds until the exploit runs.
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3. Press the Volume Down button on your device.
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4. Wait for runExploit.bat to finish and follow the prompts which appear on your screen. -

[NOTE] Keep in mind that the process isn't without its flaws. For example running the exploit below the tablet boots properly can result in a Blue Screen Error. If you see this error, its best to wait a couple of minutes before running the exploit. -

You should now be able to run unsigned desktop-apps, but keep in mind that you still need to find desktop apps which can run on your Windows RT. Most code designed for computers with the x86 architecture CPU in mind will need to be recompiled for your tablet’s ARM processor.

 

To make our life easier, the XDA forum has a list of apps that have been pre-compiled for Windows RT desktop mode. The list include some popular titles like:

• PuTTY
• 7-Zip
• Notepad++

Have you jailbroken your Microsoft Surface RT or other Windows RT tablet. If you have feel free to share you experience in the comments section below.

Nokia has released the Symbian Belle FP1 update for the Nokia 701, Nokia 700 and the Nokia 603. The following guide will show you how you can easily hack your Symbian Belle FP1 device and get access to all the features you can enjoy from hacking your device.

[UPDATE] Nokia has now released the Symbian Belle FP2 software update for the Nokia 701, Nokia 700, Nokia 603 and the Nokia 808 PureView. If you own an updated device you can read our guide on how to hack your Symbian Bell FP2 device.

[NOTE] We do not recommend hacking your Symbian handset unless you are fully aware of the consequences and risks.

[DISCLAIMER] Improper use of this guide can result in loss of data or device malfunction which DJ’s Mobiles will not be responsible for. Please proceed at your own risk.  

1. Download Norton-security and install it on your device. Ignore any warning messages which may occur and continue with the installation.
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2. Launch the Norton AV app from your Menu and go to Option > Antivirus > Quarantine list
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3. There will be three files in your Quarantine. Restore all these files one by one using Options > Restore
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4. Once restoration in complete exit the Norton app and uninstall it.
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5. Go to File Manager and see if there is a folder named ‘Shared’ in C:/ (Phone Memory)
   • If the folder is present delete the entire folder.
   • Also make sure you uninstall any apps with the name Norton or Symantec using the Application Manager (Settings > Installation > Already Installed)
   • Once completed Restart your device.
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6. Download the Symbian_installserver_Hack_by_digipassion.com.sisx and install it to your phone memory (C:/)
   • You can ignore any ‘Application not trusted’ or ‘Not compatible with phone’ messages which may appear.
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7. Launch the newly installed ROM Patcher+ from your menu
   • Select and apply the installserver RP+ v1.7 patch through options (this will enable you to install unsigned apps without certificate errors)

This method could probably be used to hack older Symbian (Belle / Belle Refresh) devices. However we would recommend you check out our guide on how to hack Nokia Symbian Belle and Belle Refresh devices which should work well for pre-Belle FP1 phones.

Nokia has released the Symbian Belle software update for all Symbian^3 and Symbian Anna devices and users who rely on hacking their handsets will find that they are no un-hacked and that all old unsigned apps which have been installed will be removed after the update.

The following guide will show you how to hack your Nokia Belle devices including the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7 and Nokia Oro.

[UPDATE] This guide can also be used for all devices which has been updated with the Nokia Belle Refresh software.

[UPDATE] You can also use the following guide to hack older Symbian S60v5 or Symbian S60v3 devices

[NOTE] We do not recommend hacking your Symbian handset unless you are fully aware of the consequences and risks.

[DISCLAIMER] Improper use of this guide can result in loss of data or device malfunction which DJ’s Mobiles will not be responsible for. Please proceed at your own risk.

[NOTE] You may use a different AV app like Trend Micro (which you can download from here) instead of using the Norton app, the process will involve placing 3 .ldd files in C:/sys/bin while the rest of the process will be handled by the ROM Patcher.  

1. Download Norton AV and install it on your device. Ignore any warning messages which may occur and continue with the installation.
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2. Launch the Norton AV app from your Menu and go to Option > Antivirus > Quarantine list -
3. There will be three files in your Quarantine. Restore all these files one by one using Options > Restore
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4. Once restoration in complete exit the Norton app and uninstall it.
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5. Go to File Manager and see if there is a folder named ‘Shared’ in C:/ (Phone Memory)
   • If the folder is present delete the entire folder.
   • Also make sure you uninstall any apps with the name Norton or Symantec using the Application Manager (Settings > Installation > Already Installed)
   • Once completed Restart your device.
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6. Download the Symbian_installserver_Hack_by_digipassion and install it to your phone memory (C:/)
   • You can ignore any ‘Application not trusted’ or ‘Not compatible with phone’ messages which may appear.
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7. Launch the newly installed ROM Patcher+ from your menu
   • Select and apply the installserver RP+ v1.7patch through options (this will enable you to install unsigned apps without certificate errors)
   • You can also enable the ‘open4all’ patch if you want to access system folders using X-plore.
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Once completed reboot your Symbian device and it should be hacked and ready to use. You can also check our guides on how to hack your Symbian Belle FP1 devices and another guide on how to hack your Symbian Bell FP2 devices.

The following guide will show you how to hack your Symbian S60v3, Symbian S60v5 and Symbian Anna devices using the system read/write access of an antivirus app on your device. The method will require coping three .ldd (ROM Patcher) files inside the C:/sys/bin folder.

ROMPatcher is able to hack the device only if these files are present in the system folder. Hacking is similar to Rooting on your Android device and gives you read/write access to system folders and the ability to install any unsigned apps without getting a certificate error. It will also give you the ability to install various modifications to your device.

If you own one of the above mentioned devices which you wish to hack, you can follow our step by step guide on how to hack your Symbian device below.

[NOTE] We do not recommend hacking your Symbian handset unless you are fully aware of the consequences and risks.

[DISCLAIMER] Improper use of this guide can result in loss of data or device malfunction which DJ’s Mobiles will not be responsible for. Please proceed at your own risk.

[NOTE] The following guide will not work on Symbian Belle devices.  

1. Please identify and download the correct version of the file for your device
   [NOTE] Check on your device if memory card is E:/ or F:/ and download the correct file only
   • Download this file If you have memory card is identified as E:/ on your device
     • An older phone without mass storage memory
     • Only mass storage and no memory card inserted
   • Download this file if you have the mass storage and a memory card installed and memory card is identified as F:/
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2. Extract the file you downloaded in Step 1 to your computer and open the folder named Private within the extracted files. Within than folder copy 20024113 (which is a folder within ‘Private’)
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3. Connect your device to your computer in Mass Storage Mode (Make sure that you do not connect in Nokia Ovi Suite mode and that Nokia (PC Suite) is not running on your computer.
   • If you have a memory card, you could opt to connect to the computer using a card reader instead
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4. Open My Computer and open the memory card (be sure to open the memory card and not the mass storage)
   • Find the Private folder in your memory card and paste the 20024113 folder you copied in Step 2 inside it. [NOTE] If you don’t see the ‘Private’ folder make sure hidden files are visible on your computer. If you still don’t see the ‘Private’ folder, you can manually create one within the root folder of your memory card.
   • Now disconnect your device from your computer
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5. Download Dr. Web Anti-virus and install it to the memory card on your device
   • Run Dr. Web from the menu and cancel any warning which may appear.
   • Go to Options > Quarantine and select all three files in the Quarantine using Options > Select All
   • Select Options > Restore and exit Dr. Web once completed.
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6. Download ROMPatcher+(signed) and install it on your device
   • Launch ROMPatcher from your menu and go to Options > All Patches > Apply.
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Your device has now been hacked and you can install any unsigned apps and have read/write access to your system folders through X-plore. However the patches will become deactivated on restarting the device. In order keep your hack permanently activated

• Open ROM Patcher, go to Options and select Add to auto to all the patches one by one.

[NOTE] If you reset/format your device it will become un-hacked again. In that case you will have to repeat the above steps to regard your hacked state.  

 

F.A.Q.

1. What do I do if the above mentioned method doesn’t work for my device? There are some instances where this guide may not work for older devices like the Nokia E-Series. In that case you can either
   • Format/ hard reset your device and attempt again
   • Update your device to the latest available firmware and attempt again
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2. What if I am receiving errors when I install unsigned apps after successfully following the guide ?
• Download this file and extract its contents. (It contains hacked installservers for all S60 versions)
• Select and copy the correct installserver.exe according to your device and past it to C:/sys/bin using X-plore
• Reboot your device

" Upon closer inspection, (hounsell) documented some interesting characteristics of the application that gave it it's native capabilities - most notably a DLL called 'Microsoft.Phone.InteropServices', which if poked the right way provided COM access."

source - RedmondPie