[HOW TO] Enter DFU Mode Without Home/Power Buttons.

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  1. xX-SicKsKiLZz-Xx Active Member

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    This is a tutorial on how to enter DFU mode if your iPod/iPhone has a broken home and/or power button.

    This is 'True Hardware DFU Mode' so its the same as entering DFU mode manually.

    Requirements:
    • iPod/iPhone
    • Firmware for the iPod/iPhone (.ipsw)
    • iReb
    • Sn0wbreeze
    • .zip opener
    • Hex editor
    • USB Cable
    • Pc/Mac



    1. Make a copy of your devices firmware, in a seperate folder so we have folder 1 and folder 2
    2. In folder 2, change the firmware's file extension to .zip
    3. Open the .zip with any .zip opener
    4. Navigate to /firmware/all_Flash/all_flash.xxxxx.production/
    5. Open LLB.*****.RELEASE.img3 with a hex editor
    6. Change some random values in the file
    7. Save the file
    8. Change the firmware's file extension back to .ipsw
    9. Shift+restore in itunes to the firmware in folder 2
    10. If all goes well you will end up with error 32
    11. You are now in DFU mode (read on to make use of its current DFU state)
    12. Create a custom firmware with snowbreeze remember to use the firmware in folder 1
    13. Use iReb to put your iPhone/iPod into custom firmware mode
    14. Shift+restore to the custom .ipsw which is located on your desktop


    if its not working for you remove the 74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com line from your hosts file
    xX-SicKsKiLZz-Xx, Nov 23, 2011
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  2. deleted account 43 Well-Known Member

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    Nice guide! I'm sure many people from around the forums would benefit from this.
    deleted account 43, Nov 23, 2011
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  3. xX-SicKsKiLZz-Xx Active Member

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    :)!
    xX-SicKsKiLZz-Xx, Nov 23, 2011
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  4. XxRedRumxX Well-Known Member

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    I think you can just delete the file instead of editing it.
    I remember seeing a guide like this saying so.
    XxRedRumxX, Nov 23, 2011
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  5. xX-SicKsKiLZz-Xx Active Member

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    if you delete it, the restore doesnt even start.
    xX-SicKsKiLZz-Xx, Nov 23, 2011
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  6. pandaa Banned

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    I've posted this link many times, people don't seem to notice lol :p
    pandaa, Nov 23, 2011
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  7. tw23 Community Development Team

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    Err, changing random HEX values without knowing what you are doing is NEVER good.
    tw23, Nov 23, 2011
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  8. xX-SicKsKiLZz-Xx Active Member

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    It is when all you need is a corrupt LLB :)! For restore verification purposes)
    xX-SicKsKiLZz-Xx, Nov 23, 2011
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  9. Jailbr0k Active Member

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    when i save file LLB.*****.RELEASE.img3 after editing and rename to .ipsw, LLB.*****.RELEASE.img3 is as original file :(
    Jailbr0k, Nov 24, 2011
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  10. xX-SicKsKiLZz-Xx Active Member

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    Use winrar?
    xX-SicKsKiLZz-Xx, Nov 24, 2011
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