How To Jailbreak, Activate and Unlock iOS 6.0.1 While Preserving Baseband Using sn0wbreeze

Hello everyone. In this post today, I am going to show you how to upgrade to iOS 6.0.1 and jailbreak, activate and unlock it while preserving baseband. ih8sn0w has just released the latest version of popular jailbreak tool for Windows - sn0wbreeze. In this version 2.9.7, he has updates sn0wbreeze to support iOS 6.0 and 6.0.1. So if you are among those who want to upgrade your iDevice to iOS 6.0.1, then this tutorial is for you. Let me begin.

Note : This tutorial is obsolete now as iOS 6.1 has been released and Apple has stopped signing iOS 6.0.1 shsh. You should upgrade to iOS 6.1. To learn how to upgrade to iOS 6.1 while preserving baseband, follow this tutorial.

If you still want to restore to iOS 6.0.1 only, then follow this tutorial to learn how to restore using a Signed Custom IPSW.

Related tutorial - How to downgrade from iOS 6.0.1

What this process will do?
Upon completing this process, you will have your device upgraded to iOS 6.0.1, which will be jailbroken and activated. It will also have its baseband preserved so you can retain your current unlock too.

Which devices are compatible?
This process is compatible with the following devices:
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4th generation.

Why A5, A5X, A6 devices are not supported?
iPhone 4S iPhone 5, iPad 2, 3rd and 4th generation iPad, and 5th generation iPod touch are not compatible yet as there is no public DFU/Bootrom exploit available for these devices which can be used to jailbreak them.

Is this jailbreak tethered or untethered
The current iOS 6.0.1 jailbreak is tethered.

Note : Some older screenshots are used to save hosting space. This does not affect the process at all.

Step 1
Preparing everything needed.
Download iOS 6.0.1 IPSW for your device if you have not already. You can download iOS 6.0.1 using the direct download links from Blog O'Nerd Downloads. Click here to download iOS 6.0.1 IPSW.
Download sn0wbreeze. Click here to download.
Download and install latest iTunes.

Step 2
Run sn0wbreeze. The home screen looks like this.

Click OK. Read the information on the next page and click Next button.

Step 3
Click Browse for an IPSW button and browse to the directory where the iOS 6.0.1 IPSW is located, and select it. If your device is iPhone 3GS, it will ask you if it is old bootrom or new bootrom. If you know it, select the appropriate option. If you are unsure about it, select New Bootrom.

Step 4
Select Expert Mode on next screen.

Step 5
On the next screen, click on General and click Next button.

On the next screen, you can chose to hactivate your iPhone. If you do not have the official SIM of your iPhone, you should check the Activate iPhone [hactivate] box. If you want to increase root partition space, provide it in MB under Root Partition Size. Click Next.

The next screen is for selecting any packages that you want to include in your IPSW. So when you restore using it, you will have these packages already installed with it.
If you want your IPSW to have any packages pre-installed, you can select them now.
Once you are done or if you do not wish to add any packages, click Next.

Step 6
Now click on Build IPSW and click Next.

Now sn0wbreeze will start building custom IPSW.

Once sn0ebreeze completes building custom IPSW, it can guide you to enter Pwned DFU mode. This is important because you must enter Pwned DFU in order to restore using any custom IPSW. So click OK and follow the onscreen steps to enter Pwned DFU mode.

Step 7
Restoring using the custom IPSW.
Once your device is successfully in Pwned DFU mode, you can restore using the custom IPSW you created.

Open iTunes. It will tell you that your device is in recovery mode and needs to be restored. Click OK.

Now press and hold shift key on your keyboard and click Restore button. Now release the shift key and browse to the custom IPSW. It should be on your desktop. Select the custom IPSW and let the restore process finish.

After restore is finished and your device is booting, do not forget to use iBooty to boot it, otherwise it will stuck at Apple logo as the iOS 6.0.1 jailbreak is tethered.

Booting using iBooty.
The current iOS 6.0.1 jailbreak is tethered, meaning you will need to connect your device to your computer in order to boot it in jailbroken state. Otherwise, it will not be able to boot. So every time you need to reboot your iPhone, don't forget to connect it to your computer and use iBooty (available on your desktop) to boot it.

Run iBooty and select your device from the dropdown box. Then click Start button and follow the steps shown.

Step 8
Unlocking your iPhone.
Once the restore process is finished, you can proceed to unlock your iPhone. If it is iPhone 3GS with baseband 5.13.04 or previous, you can use ultrasn0w. If it is iPhone 4 with baseband 01.59.00, you can use ultrasn0w. If it is iPhone 3GS or 4 with any other baseband other than mentioned, you can not use ultrasn0w to unlock it. You must use SIM interposer such as Gevey SIM.

Method 1 : ultrasn0w
If your iPhone meets the baseband requirement for ultrasn0w as mentioned above, then open Cydia. Let it finish some first run process (if it does) then search for ultrasn0w and install it. Reboot your iphone (remember to use iBooty) and it should be now unlocked.

Method 2 : SIM interposer
If you need to use Gevey SIM or R-SIM, follow the steps mentioned by the manufacturer.

Method 3 : Unlocking using saved SAM Unlock tickets.

If you unlocked using the SAM unlock method in the past, and ONLY if you have backed up the Lockdown folder, you can now use it to unlock your iPhone. To do so, follow the below steps:

Open Cydia and install SAM.
Now open SAM and click Revert Lockdown to stock.
Close SAM and connect your iPhone to your computer.
Use an iPhone browser like DiskAid and browse to the /var/root/Library and delete the Lockdown folder there.
Now copy the Lockdown folder you backed up to /var/root/Library. If you used redsn0w to backup Lockdown, you will have the folder in .zip format so unzip it and then copy the Lockdown folder to /var/root/Library/ on your iPhone.
Reboot your iPhone. Open SAM and disable it.
Reboot your iPhone again and you should see signal bar soon.

Okay so this is it. This was the tutorial on how to jailbreak, activate and unlock iOS 6.0.1 using sn0ebreeze.

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Related tutorial - How to downgrade from iOS 6.0.1

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Apple Releases iOS 6.0.1 With Bug Fixes - iOS 6.0.1 IPSW Direct Download Links

Apple has released iOS 6.0.1 as update to iOS 6. Apple has promised some bug fixes in iOS 6.0.1 which includes OTA (wireless) updates for iPhone 5.

The list of bug fixes and improvements as suggested by Apple is as below:

• Fixes a bug that prevents iPhone 5 from installing software updates wirelessly over the air
• Fixes a bug where horizontal lines may be displayed across the keyboard
• Fixes an issue that could cause camera flash to not go off
• Improves reliability of iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th generation) when connected to encrypted WPA2 Wi-Fi networks
• Resolves an issue that prevents iPhone from using the cellular network in some instances
• Consolidated the Use Cellular Data switch for iTunes Match
• Fixes a Passcode Lock bug which sometimes allowed access to Passbook pass details from lock screen
• Fixes a bug affecting Exchange meetings

iOS 6.0.1 update is available for the following devices:

• iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS
• iPad mini (WiFi)
• iPad 4th-generation, iPad 3rd-generation
• iPad 2
• iPod touch 4th-generation, iPod touch 5th-generation

You can download iOS 6.0.1 IPSW from direct links from Blog O'Nerd Downloads. Click here to download iOS 6.0.1 IPSW.

Note : There is no jailbreak/unlock available for iOS 6.0.1 yet, so do not upgrade to iOS 6.0.1 if you want to jailbreak/unlock your device.

Update: iOS 6.0.1 jailbreak is released. Learn how to jailbreak, activate and unlock iOS 6.0.1 using sn0wbreeze.

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How To Restore iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad Using Re-Restore with Redsn0w 0.9.15b1

Hello everyone. The iPhone Dev-Team has released redsn0w 0.9.15b1 just a few hours ago. It has many new features than its previous versions. One significant feature in redsn0w 0.9.15b1 is that it now allows the re-restoration of your devices. Using it, you can restore to an iOS version which is no longer being signed by Apple. In this tutorial, I am going to cover how to restore to a firmware version which is no longer being signed by Apple. So read on.

What is re-restoration?
Re-restoration is the process of restoring to the same firmware version you are currently on. For example, if you are on iOS 5.0.1 and you want to resrtore to iOS 5.0.1 itself, it is called re-restoration.

Why would I need this function?
Apple stops signing older firmware once it releases new firmware version. This stops you from restoring to a firmware version which is no longer being signed. So if you wanted to restore your device to iOS 5.0.1 or 5.1 or 5.1.1 after iOS 6.0 has been released, you will not be able to do so. This is Apple's way to keep you to the latest iOS versions only. So if you want to restore to an iOS version no longer being signed, you will need to follow this procedure.

What this process will do?
Following this process, you can restore to an iOS version which is no longer being signed by Apple. For example iOS 5.0.1, 5.1 etc. It can uppgrade to a later version, it can downgrade to a previous version or it can re-restore to the same version you are currently on. For example, iOS 5.0.1 to 5.0, 5.1 or 5.0.1 itself.

But isn't there already a method of restoring to an iOS version which is no longer being signed by creating a custom IPSW and restoring using it?
Oh yes, there is a method in which you can stitch shsh blobs to an IPSW and create a custom IPSW, and then restore in iTunes but there are so many steps involved while this method is supposed to be easy, less confusing and hassle-free. You can of course use the previous method using iFaith or redsn0w. Also, the ifaith methods will work on non-A5 devices only, which means it can not be used with iPhone 4S, iPad 2 or iPad 3. So if you want to restore your iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad 3 or iPod touch 5th generation, you have no other way then this method.

Okay I think everything is clear? Lets begin then.

How to restore to an iOS version no longer being signed by Apple using redsn0w 0.9.15b1.

Step 1
Download redsn0w.
You must have the IPSW you want to restore to. For example, if you are on iOS 5.0.1 and want to restore to iOS 5.1, you will need iOS 5.1 IPSW. If you don't have IPSW file, click here to download it now.

Step 2
Run redsn0w. The home screen looks like this.

Old screenshot used.
Click Extras, then click Even More.

Now click Restore.

Step 3
Now click IPSW button and select the stock IPSW file you want to restore to. I will select iOS 5.0.1 IPSW as I want to re-restore from iOS 5.0.1 to 5.0.1.

Once you select the IPSW, redsn0w will ask you if you wanted to preserve baseband. Click yes.

Now, if your device is in normal mode (powered on), it will ask you to enter Pwned DFU mode. Click OK and redsn0w will guide you on how to enter Pwned DFU mode. Once your device is successfully in Pwned DFU mode, it will return to the previous screen.

Step 4
Now, you have to provide shsh blob for the iOS version you are restoring to, redsn0w provides two methods for the same - Local and Remote.

If you have saved shsh locally on your computer, click Local button and browse to the shsh file for the iOS version you want to restore to and select it. I will select shsh file of iOS 5.0.1.

If you don't have saved shsh locally, you can click Remote button and redsn0w will query Apple or Cydia servers if the particular shsh is available on their servers. If they do, it will fetch it and if not, it will be unable to proceed further. If it can't fetch shsh and you don't have them locally, you are out of luck and should stick to the current iOS version or upgrade to the latest.

As soon as you provide proper shsh by either mean - locally or remotely, redsn0w will start the restore process.

You can see the restore process on your device. Once the restore process is finished, redsn0w will show confirmation. Click OK.

Okay, so now your device is restored to the iOS version which was no longer being signed by Apple. If you couldn't get this method working because of any reason, you can still use the previous method of stitching shsh to IPSW and restoring using it in iTunes.

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iPhone Dev - Team Releases Redsn0w 0.9.15b1 : Adds Re-Restoration for A5 Devices

The iPhone Dev-Team has released the latest version 0.9.15b1 of its famous jailbreak utility redsn0w for Windows and Mac. Redsn0w 0.9.15b1 adds some new features like re-restoration of A5 devices, which allows hassle-free restore to the iOS versions which are no longer being signed by Apple. For example, if you are on iOS 5.0 currently and wanted to restore your device to 5.0.1, you will not be able to do so as Apple will allow restore to only the newest iOS version (6.0). So once Apple stops signing an older firmware after a newer firmware is released, you will not be able to restore to that older firmware in iTunes.

With redsn0w 0.9.15b1, you can restore to a firmware version even if it is not being signed by Apple. The only thing you will need is the correct shsh blobs for the same. A tutorial will be posted soon on this topic. Stay tuned to Blog O'Nerd.

UPDATE: A tutorial on how to restore your device to an iOS version no longer being signed by Apple using redsn0w 0.9.15b1 has been posted here.

The other features added in redsn0w 0.9.15b1 are as follows:

• Cydia now included in the tethered 6.0 jailbreak on A4 devices.
• automatically “Just Boot” tethered when qualifying A4 device connects in DFU mode.
• untethered 6.0 jailbreak on old-bootrom 3GS.
• untethered 6.0 hactivation on any 3GS or iPhone 4.
• directly restore pre-A5 devices to earlier firmware — no more complicated 15-step how-to’s with stitching, iTunes errors, and “hosts file” concerns.
• fetch new signed blobs for any IPSW (present or future — no redsn0w update required) using Extras->SHSH Blobs->New.
• block the BB update for any 3GS or iPhone4 restore (past, present, or future — no redsn0w update required) using Extras->Even More->Restore.
• deactivate any iPhone, useful for testing your official unlock status through iTunes.
• activation status shown on “Even more” page.
• significantly more info returned by “Identify” button when device is in Normal mode.
• tethered jailbreak of ATV2 supported (but the only thing available for it is the SSH2 custom bundle available here — no Cydia yet. Must use “Select IPSW” for tethered boot of ATV2 for now).
• auto-exit WTF mode for older devices with broken buttons.
• any time a set of blobs is fetched remotely (from Apple or Cydia), redsn0w also saves them locally (and will check there first if you click “Local”)

I will soon post a tutorial on How to restore to an iOS version no longer being signed by Apple on your A5 plus devices. Stay tuned to Blog O'Nerd.

UPDATE: A tutorial on how to restore your device to an iOS version no longer being signed by Apple using redsn0w 0.9.15b1 has been posted here.

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Crazy Taxi Makes Its Way To iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

The classic arcade game Crazy Taxi has made its way to Apple iDevices including iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad as Sega has ported its open world racing game to Apple iOS devices. Crazy Taxi was very famous among gamers on arcades, PCs and consoles like PlayStation 2 and Xbox live arcades. Sega has now released Crazy Taxy on iOS devices too.

Crazy Taxi can be played on iOS devices having iOS 4.3 or later. Crazy Taxi is rated 9+ for infrequent/mild cartoon or fantasy violence. The iOS version is designed for both iPhone and iPad which means the same game can run on both your iPhone/iPod touch and iPad. Unfortunately, Crazy Taxi will not be getting full resolution on the iPhone 5 and 5th generation iPod Touch as it is not yet developed for them. But you can still run it on these devices with smaller resolution. Hopefully Sega may soon bring full resolution Crazy Taxi for iPhone 5 and iPod touch 5G.

Crazy Taxi is 125 MB in size and is prices at $4.99 USD. You can buy it on iTunes by clicking here

Crazy Taxi was well received by gamers and critics when it was released in year 2000 and the iOS version is also getting mostly positive reviews.

" YA YA YA YA YA! Crazy Taxi iOS is a faithful recreation of the Arcade & Dreamcast hit, perfect for mobile play." -IGN

"The perfect time-killer while you're waiting for a table, bustling along on the commute to work, or looking for a fun pass-and-play style game with friends. Check it out." -Touch Arcade

"If you missed Crazy Taxi the first time around, you'll love the delightful design and fast-moving visuals. If you're an old pro, you'll want to replay it at a low price with new features like tilt controls and online leader boards." -Slide to Play

Here are some screenshots from Crazy Taxi page on iTunes.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Apologizes For Buggy iOS 6 Maps App

Apple CEO Tim Cook has publicly apologized for the buggy Maps App which was recently launched with the all new iOS 6. Apple recently released iPhone 5 and iOS 6. Starting from iOS 6, Apple decided to part ways with Google which provided in-built apps like YouTube and Google Maps which came pre-loaded with every iOS version. After Apple and Google parted ways, Apple decided to built their own maps app and released it with iOS 6. As per Apple's claim, the all new maps app was supposed to be ground-breaking but just in a matter of days after the iOS 6 release, it is cleared that Apple's "all new" Maps app is very buggy in many ways.

Some of the glitches in Apple's Maps app includes some famous places missing from the map, places shown at wrong locations, glitches in 3D mapping etc. Due to numerous bugs, Apple has been facing criticism from all over. Apple users are blasting out against Apple for not being able to develop a map app up to the mark.

Following the criticism, Apple CEO Tim Cook has come forward and has posted a public statement titled "A Letter from Tim Cook on Maps" on their website. In the letter, Tim Cook agrees that they have fell short to the commitment of creating work-class experience for their users.

Tim Cook has asked users to use alternative maps while they are improving their maps app. He also includes that they will not stop until they can make the map app live up to the incredibly high standards.

The full letter is as follows:

To our customers,

At Apple, we strive to make world-class products that deliver the best experience possible to our customers. With the launch of our new Maps last week, we fell short on this commitment. We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better.

We launched Maps initially with the first version of iOS. As time progressed, we wanted to provide our customers with even better Maps including features such as turn-by-turn directions, voice integration, Flyover and vector-based maps. In order to do this, we had to create a new version of Maps from the ground up.

There are already more than 100 million iOS devices using the new Apple Maps, with more and more joining us every day. In just over a week, iOS users with the new Maps have already searched for nearly half a billion locations. The more our customers use our Maps the better it will get and we greatly appreciate all of the feedback we have received from you.

While we’re improving Maps, you can try alternatives by downloading map apps from the App Store like Bing, MapQuest and Waze, or use Google or Nokia maps by going to their websites and creating an icon on your home screen to their web app.

Everything we do at Apple is aimed at making our products the best in the world. We know that you expect that from us, and we will keep working non-stop until Maps lives up to the same incredibly high standard.

Tim Cook
Apple’s CEO

Now that Apple has apologized for the very buggy maps app, it would be interesting to see how much time it takes for the improvements. Apple in no doubt makes world-class products and of course they will work hard to improve the maps app. Though it wasn't expected from Apple to release a software that is so buggy.

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Download iOS 6 IPSW for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad - Direct Download Links

Update :Apple has released iOS 6.0.1 as update to iOS 6. iOS 6.0 signing windows are also closed by Apple, meaning you can no longer fetch fresh iOS 6 shsh blobs and no longer restore to iOS 6 unless you create a custom IPSW stitched with iOS 6 blobs (not possible at the moment). Click here to download iOS 6.0.1 IPSW.

Apple has released the all new iOS 6 for public downloads. Apple is claiming to have added around 200+ new features in iOS 6. You can update your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to iOS 6 directly by going to Settings - General - Software Update and pressing the Download and Install button, or you can choose to download iOS 6 IPSW to your computer and restore via iTunes.

Some of the new features added to iOS 6 includes:

• New Maps
• Facebook integration
• Improved Siri
• Facetime calls over cellular data
• Do Not Disturb
• Passbook etc.

iOS 6 is available for the following devices:

• iPhone 5 GSM
• iPhone 5 CDMA
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4 GSM
• iPhone 4 CDMA
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 3rd-generation
• iPad 2
• iPod touch 4G
• iPod touch 5G

You can download iOS 6 for your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad from Blog O'Nerd Downloads using direct links. Click here to go to Blog O'Nerd Downloads.

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Apple Unveils iPhone 5 - LTE, 4-Inch Screen, Made of Glass and Aluminum

Apple has unveiled the latest iPhone. It will be officially called iPhone 5. iPhone 5 is slimmer and taller than precious iPhones. As expected, iPhone 5 will now have a bigger 4-inch screen which used to be 3.5-inch in all precious iPhone models. Many other expectations have been met with for example, iPhone 5 will have LTE.

Below are some iPhone 5 highlights. I will update them as I get more information.

Model : iPhone 5 is 18% thinner than previous model. Made of Glass and Metal.
Screen : iPhone 5 will have 4-inch, 326ppi Retina Display. Screen resolution will be - 1136 x 640.
Processor : iPhone 5 will have the latest A6 chip. Apple promises better speed and graphics - Almost 2X faster than the precious A5 chip.
Connectivity : GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSPA, HSPA+ (21 Mbps), DC-HSDPA (42 Mbps) and LTE (Probably around 100 Mbps). Dual-channel 802.11 b/g/n wi-fi (up to 150 Mbps)
Camera : 8-Megapixel. Same as iPhone 4S. Picture resolution - 3264 x 2448. Panorama mode makes its way to iPhone finally with iPhone 5. Primary camera will be able to shoot 1080p videos while the front camera can now shoot 720p videos.
Battery : 8 Hours on 3G or LTE, 10 Hours on Wi fi.
Weight : It weighs 112 Grams. It is said to be 20% lighter than iPhone 4S.
Colors: White and Black.
Price (on contract) : $199 for 16GB. $299 for 32GB, $399 for 64GB.
Booking starts from 14 September and shipping will start from 21th in USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. A month after, 20 more countries.

Extras:
iPhone 5 will have three microphones. In front, bottom, and back.
The dock connector will be smaller now. Said to be 80% smaller.

All tech specs are now up on apple.com. Read here.

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Is This How iPhone 5 Will Look Like? Pictures and Video

Hello everyone. It is the iPhone launch happening again soon. It is rumored that Apple will launch the next iPhone on 12th September. The next iPhone will be probably called the iPhone 5. As it happens before every iPhone release, the whole internet is filled up with iPhone rumors. There are a number of iPhone 5 photos and videos on the web. Some iPhone 5 photos are said to be of "leaked" prototype, some of which looks very legit. There are assumptions and expectations about what the next iPhone should look like, or what features should it include. Most of the rumors suggest that the next iPhone will have a bigger, probably 4.0 inch screen and A-6 Processor. No one exactly knows what the next iPhone - iPhone 5 will look like or what "new" features would it include. But everyone is enjoying the rumors. It is quite obvious that all the rumors and hypes created before every iPhone release benefits Apple after all.

Anyway, I am also going to post some of the iPhone 5 "prototype" photos and video that were "leaked" a few days ago. There are also a few pics of iPhone 5 concept art which I have seen on a number of sites.

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How To Play COD Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer Online Using FourDeltaOne IW5M

Related : Miss AlterIWNet? Play Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Online on Dedicated Servers using FourDeltaOne IW4M. The tutorial is posted here.

Hello everyone. As you may know, AlterIWNET, the famous community behind the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 modifications was shut down following a Cease and Desist notice from Activision. After the shut down, the community was divided into two. NTAuthoruty, the main coder of AlterIWNET projects started his own community named FourDeltaOne or FD1 and they developed COD MW2 multiplayer modification tool known as IW4M which allowed dedicated server setup, mod support, extra maps etc. After the shutdown of AlterIWNET, FourDeltaOne's IW4M is now famous among die-hard COD gamer.

Now the FD1 community has released Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 modification tool known as IW5M, which supports all features of IW4M. IW5M is just like IW4M with some extra features like friend list, server-side statistics etc. In this tutorial, I will show you how to play Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer Online using FourDeltaOne's IW5M tool.

Note : This tool is not supposed to be used with pirated copies. It has steam check which will not allow you to play using pirated copy. (Tip :> Want to play without Steam? Read below. Still, I don't support piracy.)

Step 1
Preparing everything.
Install Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3.
Download IW5M files from here.
Go to FourDeltaOne ( Click here ) and register for an account. If you already played IW4M on FD1, then you don't need to create a new account. Remember that all your statistics are tied to this account and not with your computer.
Make sure Steam is up and running on your computer.

Step 2
Extract iw5m-client.zip file and copy the two files named - DBNetwork.Indigo.dll and LaunchIW5M.exe to your COD MW3 installation folder.

Step 3
Run LaunchIW5M.exe.
It will start downloading necessary files and update files as needed.
After it finishes downloading files, it will ask you the FD1 credentials. Enter your FourDeltaOne account name and password. Check the Remember my credentials check-box.

Step 4
That's it. You are now all set to play COD MW3 using FourDeltaOne's IW5M. You can now browse for servers and join any server you like. Use LaunchIW5M.exe every time you want to play IW5M. You can make a shortcut on desktop.

Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
I am sorry but I have not fully tested IW5M yet. So I won't be able to provide any support on it. There is a nice topic here on FD1 forum which will solve most of your queries.

I want to play COD MW3 IW5M without steam/I get Steam must be running error.
Make a folder named "dEADwOOD" (not exactly as dEADwOOD. Spot the difference between small and caps, the small letters says something, CAPS DON'T. Don't ask me what does this mean, use your brain) in your MW3 installation folder. That's it. I am sorry but I can't just give away the exact folder name as it is related to piracy. I hope you understand why. It is just not that hard to identify what folder you have to make.

How to play CoD MW3 Multiplayer using IW5M on Windows 8?/I can't install IW5M tool on Windows 8.

Windows 8 prevents you from making changes in the drive it is installed. By default C drive. So you won't be able to make changes in any C drive sub folder. So when you try to run LaunchIW5M tool, it will stuck in between and give you an error that this file is being used by another process, and it won't continue.

So to overcome this issue, you should change permission of the CoD MW3 installation directory. To do so, right click on your game installation directory. Remove the tick mark that says Read Only. Click Apply, OK and OK. That's it.

Now run LaunchIW5M again (right click and run as Administrator). It should install without problem an start the game. If it does, then quit the game and right click on LaunchIW5M.exe, go to Properties and click Compatibility tab. Select "Run this program as an administrator" option. Click Apply/OK and double click LaunchIW5M.exe or launch it from start screen to start the game.

Okay so this was the quick tutorial on how to play COD MW3 multiplayer online using FD1 IW5M. I will be back with more posts. Until then, have fun.

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