How to: t-zones without using proxy.pac file

[freshster]

Hello all,

Just doing a little bit of research I found a way to get the t-zones ($5.99) internet working without using the proxy.pac file. You will still need to modify the preferences.plist file though.

I am posting this to inform everyone of my findings, as this method seems to be just a tiny bit cleaner in overall configuration.

Procedure:

1) Uninstall or manually remove any previous t-zones proxy hacks.
2) Delete the proxy.pac file (not required).
3) Add the lines highlighted in red to the preferences.plist file. Mine was located at /private/var/preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist.

(Only modify the section with DeviceName "ip1")

/private/var/preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist
	<key>Interface</key>
	<dict>
		<key>DeviceName</key>
		<string>ip1</string>
		<key>Hardware</key>
		<string>com.apple.CommCenter</string>
		<key>Type</key>
		<string>com.apple.CommCenter</string>
	</dict>
	<key>Proxies</key>
	<dict>
		<key>HTTPEnable</key>
		<integer>1</integer>
		<key>HTTPPort</key>
		<integer>8080</integer>
		<key>HTTPProxy</key>
		<string>216.155.165.50</string>
		<key>HTTPSEnable</key>
		<integer>1</integer>
		<key>HTTPSPort</key>
		<integer>8080</integer>
		<key>HTTPSProxy</key>
		<string>216.155.165.50</string>
	</dict>
	<key>com.apple.CommCenter</key>
	<dict>
		<key>AllowNetworkAccess</key>
		<integer>1</integer>
		<key>Available</key>
		<integer>1</integer>
		<key>Setup</key>
		<dict>
			<key>apn</key>
                        <string>wap.voicestream.com</string>
			<key>password</key>
			<string></string>
			<key>username</key>
			<string></string>
		</dict>
		<key>Version</key>
		<integer>1</integer>
	</dict>

It does not speed anything up as far as I can tell, and there still seems to be the initial delay when first connecting to any of the internet services (i.e. safari, weather, mail, etc.). The only differences is like I said before; it is just a bit cleaner setup.

Please let me know how it works for you.
I have tested this on 1.1.3 and 1.1.4.

EDIT:
Thanks to MrEBean...
I have confirmed that this configuration will also work with firmware 2.0.
For firmware 2.0 the preferences.plist file will look like the following:

			<key>Interface</key>
			<dict>
				<key>DeviceName</key>
				<string>ip1</string>
				<key>Hardware</key>
				<string>com.apple.CommCenter</string>
				<key>Type</key>
				<string>com.apple.CommCenter</string>
				<key>UserDefinedName</key>
				<string>com.apple.CommCenter (ip1)</string>
			</dict>
			<key>Proxies</key>
			<dict>
				<key>HTTPEnable</key>
				<integer>1</integer>
				<key>HTTPPort</key>
				<integer>8080</integer>
				<key>HTTPProxy</key>
				<string>216.155.165.50</string>
				<key>HTTPSEnable</key>
				<integer>1</integer>
				<key>HTTPSPort</key>
				<integer>8080</integer>
				<key>HTTPSProxy</key>
				<string>216.155.165.50</string>
			</dict>
			<key>UserDefinedName</key>
			<string>com.apple.CommCenter (ip1)</string>
			<key>com.apple.CommCenter</key>
			<dict>
				<key>AllowNetworkAccess</key>
				<integer>1</integer>
				<key>Available</key>
				<integer>1</integer>
				<key>Setup</key>
				<dict>
					<key>apn</key>
					<string>wap.voicestream.com</string>
					<key>password</key>
					<string></string>
					<key>username</key>
					<string></string>
				</dict>
				<key>Version</key>
				<integer>1</integer>

Thanks.

[rush]

It worked!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!

[phungy]

Do I delete the proxy.pac file via Fugu or what? Do I need any program(s) to add the extra code?

[freshster]

Originally Posted by phungy

Do I delete the proxy.pac file via Fugu or what? Do I need any program(s) to add the extra code?

You can delete the proxy.pac file using any SSH/SFTP program. I used WinSCP on Windows. Again, deleting the proxy.pac file is not necessary.

The ultimate goal of this proxy configuration is to bypass the use of the proxy.pac script altogether. Bypassing the proxy.pac script is done by making the modifications to the preferences.plist file that I highlighted in red.
I also used WinSCP to connect to the iphone and modify the preferences.plist file. If you are on a Mac, then there are other SSH/SFTP programs that you can use, but I am unfamiliar with them.

I hope this clears it up for you.

Originally Posted by rush

It worked!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!

You are welcome!
I am glad to see it worked for you.

[ima80baby]

To add the extra code, just open the file with Notepad and then locate the area where you need to add the code.

[hipzip2002]

looks like the locator in maps doesn't work with this... but everything else works great... thank you for posting.

[freshster]

Originally Posted by hipzip2002

looks like the locator in maps doesn't work with this... but everything else works great... thank you for posting.

You are absolutely correct, so I investigated it further.
It seems that Google Maps Locate feature is sending HTTPS requests also.
Therefore, I have modified my code to include the proxy directions for HTTPS requests.

Please try my updated preferences.plist settings in the first post.
Let me know if it works correctly now.

Thanks for your findings!

[minsong79]

I just have a quick questions..

Is there any procedure that needs to be done after editing the preference.plist file?

I used the Fugu to find the preference.plist file, and copied it to my desktop. Then, edited the file according to your instruction. After saving the file, I replaced the preference.plist file on my iPhone with the edited one.

But, my I always get this 502 error in my safari browser.

Am I missing something here?


Thanks~

Do I have to restart the phone or reset the network setting or anything like that?

Nevermind. Thanks~~~

After few minutes later, it just started to work without restarting or anything like that.

This method worked for me!! (1.1.4)

Safari works.
Stock works
Weather works
YouTube DOESN'T Work
Google Map (my location) seems to be working.... May be not... the circle showing my location is just huge!! It kinda tells me what city I am in. Oh well... it's ok.

Anyway.. Thank you very much~

[freshster]

Originally Posted by minsong79

After few minutes later, it just started to work without restarting or anything like that.

This method worked for me!! (1.1.4)

Safari works.
Stock works
Weather works
YouTube DOESN'T Work
Google Map (my location) seems to be working.... May be not... the circle showing my location is just huge!! It kinda tells me what city I am in. Oh well... it's ok.

Anyway.. Thank you very much~

You are welcome.
Thank you for the update and information on your experience.

I think the initial delay is normal when using any of the t-zones hacks. I am not sure why, but maybe the proxy takes a couple minutes to realize the connection? :-)
Google Maps seems to show my location in the same place when I use Edge AND when I use Wi-Fi. So I would assume that it is working correctly based on the towers around me. Mine ends up showing approx. 2 mile diameter.

Thanks again.

[jdl4kd]

I followed these steps but it still is not working for me, any suggestions? And how long is the 'few minutes'? It has been probably ten minutes now. Thank you.

[freshster]

Originally Posted by jdl4kd

I followed these steps but it still is not working for me, any suggestions? And how long is the 'few minutes'? It has been probably ten minutes now. Thank you.

It should work pretty quickly.
If not, try turning the phone off and then back on again.
There is a 1-2 min delay when first trying to connect.
I think this is normal for everyone when using the t-zones proxy.
Good Luck.

[bmp1064]

Were do i enter all of this stuff??? im new to this...thanks...on the computer or my iPhone??

[freshster]

Originally Posted by bmp1064

Were do i enter all of this stuff??? im new to this...thanks...on the computer or my iPhone??

The preferences.plist file is located on the iphone, but you will need to use an SSH client to connect to the iphone and edit the file.

Make sure you have OpenSSH installed on your iphone. Then, use a SSH client from your Windows or Mac computer to connect to your iphone. (there are many guides on the forums on how to do this).
After you connect to the iphone, open the /private/var/preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist file for editing and make the changes I listed.

If you feel uncomfortable in performing any of these steps, I would suggest for you to simply use installer to install the "BigBoss 1.1.3 T-Zones T-Mobile Hack" instead. That is the easiest way for anyone to get their T-Zones working. While my way is cleaner, it does take some experience and knowledge of OSX and SSH.

Thanks.

[Nparker]

I got a 1.1.3 8gb OTB, upgraded to 1.1.4, unlocked with Ziphone 2.5. confirmed tzones is activated. Tried the "big boss" tzones hack, wasnt working so I uninstalled the big boss tzones hack and big boss experimental/beta stuff, left community sources, BSD sub, and open SSH installed.

was having trouble accessing the root using Transmit, kept saying permission denied, upgraded version of Transmit, then used pw: alpine, it worked, got the plist, changed exactly as described, loaded it on the phone, verified it stuck, restarted iphone....

still no edge network access, any ideas or anyone else having this happen?

[freshster]

Originally Posted by Nparker

I got a 1.1.3 8gb OTB, upgraded to 1.1.4, unlocked with Ziphone 2.5. confirmed tzones is activated. Tried the "big boss" tzones hack, wasnt working so I uninstalled the big boss tzones hack and big boss experimental/beta stuff, left community sources, BSD sub, and open SSH installed.

was having trouble accessing the root using Transmit, kept saying permission denied, upgraded version of Transmit, then used pw: alpine, it worked, got the plist, changed exactly as described, loaded it on the phone, verified it stuck, restarted iphone....

still no edge network access, any ideas or anyone else having this happen?

Hmmm... Sounds like you did everything correctly.
Did you try each online application, like Safari, Weather, Google Maps, and Mail? After each reset, it does take a couple minutes to initially start working.
Do you get any errors when trying to browse?
Did you add the <string>wap.voicestream.com</string> listed in my code? It is further down in my code and sometimes gets hidden from view.
Can you post the contents of your preferences.plist file for verification?