Report: Access Gained to iPhone 1.1.1 Files

Hackers have gained access to the upgraded iPhone's file system. This feat, if reliably repeatable, marks a major step toward cracking Apple's 1.1.1 update. The Unofficial Apple Weblog is liveblogging its attempts to apply the method, which involves using symbolic links (Unix's equivalent to shortcuts) to confuse the iPhone during upgrade.

Here's the basic outline of the proposed hack:

1. Using ssh: cd /var/root

2. mv Media backup

3. ln -s / Media

4. Upgrade to 1.1.1

5. Upse iphuc to access the changes and hopefully get execute access.

As of 10:30 a.m., however, Erica Sadun is reporting problems getting her SIM card (a "proper" AT&T one) recognized.

UPDATE: She's in! Erica reports gaining full access. Bear in mind that this doesn't unlock the iPhone, allow third-party apps or any other end-user useful thing — but it does lay bare the system for close inspection and manipulation.