Reunion dinner 2011

had dinner @ peach garden @ thomson plaza..
let those delicious pictures do the talking

JAILBREAK FER 4.2.1(+ many other tips)

its like a breeze..
but instructions is very difficult to follow..
so lets see wat i can do first..

DO TAKE NOTE:
if ur iphone set is a unlocked set, dont bother trying..
but i tested on a singtel iphone 3gs(16gb) and it worked perfectly.

BASICALLY,
go to http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/
download the applicable Firmware...
FOR EG, if yours is a ipod touch 3, u download the firmware for ipod touch 3 fw4.2.1..

how to differentiate 2g and 3g ipod touch??
a 2g ipod touch behind got this words : tm and apple inc all right reserved
a 3g ipod touch behind dun have such words.

after u downloaded it,
its in zip format.
its either when u downloading it, u rename it from .zip to .ipsw
OR
u rename it AFTER downloading.

unlike win xp, u can just rename the extension, win vista block it by default.
SO,
open my computer,
press ALT
your file edit view tools bar will come out.
go to tools >> folder options>> view tab
UNCHECK "hide extension for known file type"
press apply!!
now u can rename it from ipsw to zip!!!


now open itunes
connect device to comp,
press shift+ click on restore button
find the file i asked u to download above
install and bla bla bla fer approx 15mins.
and tada, u get 4.2.1 firmware

Sounded easy till now???

HERES THE CHALLENGE
download redsnow 0.9.6b4 from
http://www.technonix.com/2010/11/download-redsn0wredsnow-0-9-6b4-to-jailbreak-ios-4-2-1/

Downloads
Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 for Mac

■http://www.iphone-storage.de/redsn0w_mac_0.9.6b4.zip
■http://cdn.nspwn.com/redsn0w_mac_0.9.6b4.zip
■http://tgq.nl/redsn0w_mac_0.9.6b4.zip


Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 for Windows

■http://cdn.nspwn.com/redsn0w_win_0.9.6b4.zip
■http://tgq.nl/redsn0w_win_0.9.6b4.zip
■http://bubele.eu/redsn0w_win_0.9.6b4.zip
■http://kwek.no-ip.org/redsn0w_win_0.9.6b4.zip

unrar/unzip the file and u will see redsnow.exe
fyi,im doing on windows.

heres another tricky part.
redsnow is not very happy with apple
so first, u needa right click and run the exe as administrator.
once the program started, call out window task manager by ctrl+alt+delete
go to PROCESSESS tab and press "r" and u will find redsnow.exe
right click on it and go to set affinity and UNCHECK "CPU 0"

now,
u go back to redsnow,
browse for the firmware u downloaded from above.
it will prompt some msg and READ IT WORD FOR WORD
it will ask u to check which batch of iphone/itouch are u using.
THERE ARE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION TEACHING HOW TO CHECK, so please READ.
and answer the question of yes or no. (u didnt check and anyhow answer, u will crash and die like a g6, trust me.. i crashed 6times before i really do read)

after that, press next
den it will load some shits.
LET IT BE.
den it will bring to page 2.
it says, a lot of rubbish.
but just tick install cydia
press next

it will prompt u to OFF ur device.
OFF IT FULLY BEFORE PRESSING NEXT

okay,
now its a bit of tactical movement.
once u press next, u have to hold on to power button fer 3sec, den while holding power button, press home button as well fer 10sec, den release power button BUT cont holding home button until it load the jailbreaking device page.
SOUND CRAZY? yes, this is known as going into dfu mode.
check this out


IF all is well, yea, u will see cydia once it boot up approx 5mins later.

try clicking on cydia.
IT WILL NOT LAUNCH.
so how???
proceed to part 2


PART 2 liaoz

For The iPhone 4/3Gs New Bootrom/iPod Touch 4th/3rd/2nd MC It Is Tethered!!!
(means if it shut down, u needa do this part 2 step)

the rest? it just meant u can just off it and on it anytime u want.

AFTER U JAILBREAK OR U OFF UR TETHERED DEVICE,
u hafta go thru this shit.

start redsnow by right clicking, and start as administrator
den start window task manager
under process tab, look for redsnow.exe
right click and choose set affinity...
UNcheck cpu 0 and press okay.

choose firmware 4.2.1 on redsnow using browse.
press OK
check boot device tethered
off phone.
once u press next, u have to hold on to power button fer 3sec, den while holding power button, press home button as well fer 10sec, den release power button BUT cont holding home button until it load the jailbreaking device page.

after that, ur cydia shld work.

the good part of this tethering is that unlike the old ones, the phone/touch totally cant on. but this one, it can on, only cant play games tt require jail breaking to play.



How To Install AppSynch 4.2 On iOS 4.2.1 Devices :

Step 1: Start “Cydia” on your iPhone.

Step 2: Touch on “Manage” tab on the bottom.

Step 3: Now touch on “Sources”.

Step 4: Touch on “Edit”, and then on “Add”.Type “http://cydia.hackulo.us” and click on“Add Source”.Cydia will now automatically update your sources by following a series of automated steps.

Step 5: After installation is completed. Search for “AppSync for OS 4.2” in Cydia and install this application. This app will automatically patch MobileInstallation file on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running firmware 4.2.1.You should now be able to install .ipa files manually on your iOS device running firmware 4.2.1.


Originally Posted: http://thetechjournal.com/electronics/iphone/appsync-4-2-for-ios-4-2-1-devices.xhtml#ixzz1BnNIGnnR


HOWEVER,
when im trying to install appsync, i cant file 4.2.1 and only see 3.1+ appsync.
so i just tried installing 3.1+ appsynce and it works also.
install installous also..
it usefull!

LAst but not least,
www.appleiso.com
http://iphonecake.com/appcake/en/
to get ur shits!!

DISCLAIMER
try at ur own risk, as this guide is fer self reference.
u can always call me if ur a frenz, or email me @ we_as1989@hotmail.com if ur a stranger
LAST BUT NOT LEAST,
i dont support piracy, but i do all these because im interested in such technical stuffs.

2010 recap and 2011 new year resolution

Well,
i realised i always blogged about this every year.
but for this year, it came particularly late, as i have been busy since the start of the year.

so heres the summary of 2010..
i did say its a lonely year.
yes,i agree. we have a lot less activities, but time still crawl by like it always does. but i do thank those other frenz who are still around, and we had a blast together, though nothing very significant other den all those crazy birthday parties.
and now, im 100+++ days to ord, with all my great army buddies gone before me. FML.

i think army helped share my medical burden by a lot.
in 2009, 2-3 operations to save my ailing bladder and kidney.
2010, i operated on my constantly dislocating shoulder and tAda! its all good now!! shall go back to extreme sports and pray very hard my poor knee gets stronger.

love life, seemed like im kinda concentrated on only one girl in 2010.
issit a sign of me being loyal to one, or issit due to the lack of interaction with girls this year... ahaha..

it has also been not a smooth year at all.
lost my pass and ipod touch both in this year(i have never lost anything as expensive in the whole of my last 20 yrs), dislocated twice this year as well.(usually once) AND ONE TIME IN CAMP AND WENT HOSPITAL WITH A CRAPPED AMBULANCE. fml once again. not to say i sprained my knee and it didnt recover after so many fucking months.

and now,
its 2011!!
it meant 6 more months to ORD,
8 more months to UNI!!
i personally dun like to study, but i do really think studying is better den army.
coz at the very least, ur not in a all boy environment.(time to see some chio bu =D)

and i receieved a bad news,
i needa retake my BM to be a lifeguard again =[
its gonna be difficult after so many months out from training due to operation, but physiotherapist says im all fit to go!! so i shall be a dog and paddle like a wuss!!

so i hope to achieve,
my lifeguard licence back,
a powerboat license,
a good grade in uni,
further improvements in my skills of computer and photography,
learn photoshop,
perfect cycling( YES BICYCLE )
do one short marathon
improve fitness and lose some fucking weight
***** GET A GIRLFRIEND****

so far, i can only think of these...

photos @ smu

okay, im new, so please tell me if i did a gd job or not...

flarhare's history

flarehare.bs.com was previously known as mystoriesmylife.bs.com back in 2008.

however, many are emo posts about me liking some girls and some interesting stories i wrote when im feeling very down and out. i didnt really let many people know about my blog address. i deserted the blog after only having a few entries and left it there to rot.

in 2009, the emoness strikes again i feel like i need an outlet to vent my rant out. and when i log in using my email address, i realised that mystoriesmylife is still there and i read thru it. i realised how dumb is it to blog about my failed love life as if i was hoping to gain sympathy from someone.

So i deleted those useless and meaningless posts, while keeping those interesting stories that i wrote as i think when years pass and when i read it back, i will know how much have my english improved(sadly, i dont notice a difference as it still suck equally)

i renamed it flarehare, meaning a rabbit on fire.
rabbits are known to be good natured, and i hope to be a as good natured as a hare.
however, given my hot temperness, i added the flare to the hare, making me a flaming rabbit.
another reason is my affirnity with rabbit. i once blogged about naming this blog after my beloved pet rabbit. and also, my sis is born in the year of rabbit, my mum is also born in the year of rabbit.. my late grandfather is also born in rabbit year..

i hope people would read my blog, not because i want them to know whats going on in my life.( i dun usually blog about my daily shits)
i want them to give me feedbacks and help me improve as a person.
i want advices that could help me get pass my difficulties.
i want to spread my knowledge of things to people who need it, as well as getting back feedbacks on things i typed wrong.
i want to share my preference of music and articles to people who are like minded, and hope that they enjoy it as much a i do.

i hope to learn more and spend some excess time on some writing.

why i dont have fancy blogskins and songs for my blog??
simplicity is beauty.
okay, thats bull shit.
im just pure lazy.
like how im lazy to dress up despite knowing that i need to during certain occasion.


so now is 2011, flarehare is already 3yrs old!
though his exact birthday shld be in nov.
ahaha..

nonetheless,
after so long, still no one read my blog.
guess blogging aint sth fer guys

Total Cost of my camera

1 x A33 with 18-55mm lens and FREEBIESS >> $1099
1 x additional battery >> $80
1 x 2 additional year warranty >> $131
1 x DigiCabi >> $115

Total Cost: $1425

Latest addition to my expensive collection



Expensive equipments doesnt make you pro.
Skills does.

fundamental alpha course

time to revise what i have learnt in the course!!
but people, if any, please correct me if i have written the wrong things as i dun have 100% understanding of the course.

Details of course
Name of Trainer: Darren Francis (www.darrenf.com)
Location: Sony Digital Workshop @ wisma atria isetan lvl 4 sony.
Time and Date: 6/1/2011 6pm - 9pm

LENS

F 3.5- 5.6 / 18 - 55mm
^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^
(Aperture) (Focal Length)


Aperture
Smaler number aperture = bigger hole to allow light thru, better for low light and dark places = more expensive and better

The smaller the aperture number, the more narrow the Depth of Field(DOF).
(Big hole, thin DOF)

Measured in F stops.
Controls the width of opening in the lens
Controls DOF.

Focal Length
Smaller number,see more things. (zoom out)
for eg, 18mm ( best for landscaping)

Bigger number,see further, but less things. (zoom in)
for eg, 55mm ( best for shooting specific things)

Therefore,
Smaller Aperture, better ( due to clearer photo on focused part, with blurring of background)
Bigger Focal Length, better( enable to see further)

Lens with aperture range (for eg, F 3.5- 5.6 / 18 - 55mm)
@ 18mm, the aperture can be at its lowest, which in this case, F3.5(BIGGEST HOLE POSSIBLE)

but when zoom, the aperture would be adjusted to F5.6(BIGGEST HOLE POSSIBLE)
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Exposure
is controller by adjusting
1. Aperture
2. Shutter Speed
3. ISO

Depth Of Field (DOF)
DOF IS CONTROLLED BY APERTURE(refer to top for what aperture is about)

The smaller the aperture number(big hole), the thinner the DOF
The nearer the camera is to the item, thinner DOF
The larger the focal length( in my lens' case, 55mm), thinner DOF
The bigger the camera sensor, thinner DOF

DOF thinner, blurring effect of the background, but sharper focus on the main object.
(NOTE: too near to the object, camera unable to focus, cannot fire. just like human eye, something placed too near to the eye, we cant see properly.)

DOF bigger, everything clearer

Shutter Speed

Measured in seconds (1/100s, 1", BULB)
Controls the amount of time for light to enter the camera.

Faster speed, darker picture(less light being able to enter),but person's movement will be captured with less blur. (1/125s)

Slower speed, brighter picture(more light being able to enter), but person's movement will be blurrer. (1/25s)

Conclusion:
Faster Speed used to capture fast actions so as to get less blur,
Slower speed used to capture dark places whereby most of the stuffs are stationary.

BULB Mode: the speed of shutter is dependent on how long you hold.

ISO
Measured by an ISO number
Controls the sensor sensitivity towards light
Higher ISO, more noise, increases brightness

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Focusing Modes
- Wide >> Determines which of the 9 or 11 Auto Focus(AF) areas is used.
- Spot >> Uses the spot AF area only.
- Local >> Choose a local AF area from 9 or 11 AF areas. (Recommended)

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Filters.
CPL- Circular Polariser Lens ( to remove reflection)
Star Filter>> to make flares look like stars
Natural Density >> makes picture dark.

Really dark Natural Density filtrs slows down shutter speed.
eg, it will slow the shutter speed to 1min, then only stationary object will be captured.

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Tips and Tricks

Optimum Shutter Speed
- 1/focal length ( to prevent hand shake blur, for my case, 1/55)
BUT ONLY FOR negating hand shake blur.
To take movement of things, higher shutter speed is needed to remove blurring(REFER TO SHUTTER SPEED Section.

DRO
-Enhances the shadwo areas of the pictures and maintains the highlight to minimize an overexposed picture. (recommended to be off so as to take the shadow properly)

Softwares
Photo editing softwares
-GIMP
-Photoshop

These programs are able to edit RAW pictures. Best to take photos in RAW format so that the picture would be nicer after editing.

Noise Reduction
-Noise Ninja
-Neat Image

High Dynamic Range
-Photomatrix

Maintainence items
-Lens Pen (approx $15)
-Digital Dry box
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SEE THE DIFFERENCE!!!



F/5.6
1/125sec
ISO 800



F/25
1/6sec
ISO 800



F/5.6
1/40sec
ISO 800



F/5.6
1/6sec
ISO 800



F/5
1/6sec
ISO 800



F/4
1/160sec
ISO 800



F/4
1/160sec
ISO 6400



F/4
1/1000sec
ISO 12800



F/16
1/25sec
ISO 12800



F/4
1/25sec
ISO 100

KINDER SUPRISE!!!

okay,
thanks wenqian fer the suprise.
first time eating one also, and i know nowadays its harder to find suprise now that theres kinder joy.

so here are photos of my suprise!!!