If you need to edit or transfer files on the iPhone and you are using windows, WinSCP is the program you need. Many people have asked me how to transfer files to the iPhone so I made an easy guide to follow bellow. If you would like me to add anything or have questions please let me know.
First make sure you have ssh and bsd subsystem installed from installer. Next get WinSCP and find your iPhone’s ip by going to (on your iphone) settings > Wi-Fi > “Your selected WiFi” > Look under IP Address- Connect to your iPhone using WinSCP (user: root password: alpine) Change File Protocol to SCP
Just press login after your screen on WinScp
click on the “..” until you see root, then click on the applications folder and put your downloaded .app program inside by dragging and dropping.
To set file permissions(CHMOD) right click on the folder or file and select properties. Most of the time you will have to change the Octal to 0755. If you have any other questions please ask.
If you are having troubles with log in please read this: http://limitededitioniphone.com/guide-winscp-will-not-connect-network-error-connection-timed-out/
I’m on 2.2 firmware jailbroken and have tried all techniques said here. I have bosspreffs and openssh and have entered the correct fields but still getting network error: connection timed out
please help
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I’m in the same boat as Harry. I’ve a Jailbroken 3G running 2.2, I have OpenSSH installed and REinstalled, I downloaded BossPrefs and made sure SSH was toggled to On, rebooted the device, and set my SCP page up exactly as was described. (The timer for the connection didn’t seem to change any when I changed the number of seconds and saved it, I don’t know why.) Regardless, every time it tells me the connection is always Timed Out. And I’m running the latest available SSH version from Cydia, 5.1p1-6. The only thing I could possibly think is wrong is that I don’t use wireless on my Desktop, I use a cable connection. If that’s not my problem, what else can I do? If that IS my problem, I’m going to be pissed, because I don’t see much other way of making this work unless I borrowed someone’s laptop and put SCP on it. It’s just not worth it to do that. Thanks for your time.
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ok followed the instructions and everything worked fine the 1st time. I was able to winscp and transfer files.I even logged in as root and changed the pwd.Now when I attempt to winscp I get Server unexpectedly closed network connection. I am able to ping the iphone though.Why is it not allowing me to winscp now?
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hw can i see the ip? i don’t have any option to see the IP.
hi der… i sucessfuly done..install the apps/game bt the problem is ders no apps/game on my iphone ? wats the prob ? im using firmware 2.2.1(2G)
any advice ? help tx
i’ve created a wrong folder
and now can’t delete it!!!!!!!!
will it cause a problem??
Plz some one help me
i’m stuck
i using iPhone os v2.1
and openssh.
how can i installed bsd subsystem?? i can’t find it in cydia.
and when i try to connect my iPhone to my laptop
winscp said “no route to host”
please somebody help me
How do I increase the partion drive for apps. Mine is getting full from all the Cydia stuff. I think it is so full it is slowing down the speed of the phone. Thanks in advance on anything you can shed on this. I have searched everywhere and found nothing on this topic. I am able to ssh into my phone.
I kept getting both the timeout error and the connection refused error. I have used it before and it worked fine but it suddenly stopped. One issue I noticed is my phone ip changed while I was trying to connect so I had to change that in WinSCP. The other thing I did to solve the problem was (in Services) turn SSH off, turn it back on, then turn off my phone for a few minutes, then turn it back on. It finally worked.
How do I increase the partion drive for apps. Mine is getting full from all the Cydia stuff. I think it is so full it is slowing down the speed of the phone. Thanks in advance on anything you can shed on this. I have searched everywhere and found nothing on this topic. I am able to ssh into my phone.
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When i try to log in it comes with an error saying:
“Network error: Connection timed out” I have iphone 3g
plz help
****How do I increase the partion drive for apps. Mine is getting full from all the Cydia stuff. I think it is so full it is slowing down the speed of the phone. Thanks in advance on anything you can shed on this. I have searched everywhere and found nothing on this topic. I am able to ssh into my phone.*****
Hello,
I`m not able to connect to iphone.
I started WinSCP & filled out the “WinSCP Login” form as follows:
C:\My Programs\Ipod\WinSCP\WinSCP.exe
Host name = 192.168.1.22
Port number = 22
User name = root
Password = alpine
Private key file =
File protocol = SCP
“Network error: Connection timed out.”
My iphone and my pc already connected to the internet. Why I have this problem. How can I fix this. Is there any option to connect pc directly to phone?
please can anybody help me
thanks
Hello,
I`m not able to connect to iphone.
I started WinSCP & filled out the “WinSCP Login” form as follows:
C:\My Programs\Ipod\WinSCP\WinSCP.exe
Host name = 192.168.1.22
Port number = 22
User name = root
Password = alpine
Private key file =
File protocol = SCP
“Network error: Connection timed out.”
My iphone and my pc already connected to the internet. Why I have this problem. How can I fix this. Is there any option to connect pc directly to phone?
please can anybody help me
thanks
I cannot connect to my iPod touch, every tme I enter my IP it taks me to my computers files
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I went through half the posts and couldnt find an answer. then i googled it up and found a video that helps a LOT. here it is.
. just follow the video and bingo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhFUj3uxCVA
works like a charm. if most of u are looking to install OpenSSH from the installer and cant find it, its because its on cydia now
THIS IS SOME HARD HACKING SHIT!
THanks i got it wroking in less than 1 min its really easy i dont know why all of u are getting problems…oh well
Hi! I just bought an unlocked and jailbroken iphone and I’m trying to download apps from appulo. I downloaded winscp for windows & ssh(on my pc). A friend said I had to dwnload ssh on my pc (not iPhone) and link it wit winscp somehow, IS This true? Also, I need serious help with using SSH and Winscp in general, I’m so lost with these softwares. How do I get an app from appulo to go to my iphone?
I know this is kinda long but every help would be greatly appreciated
Hello, Can you all help me, I want to downgrade my iphone modem baseband 2.30 to 2.28, I already insert basebandowngrader to my iphone applications via ssh , but the problem is I don’t know to use mobile terminal.. help me….
I followed these instructions but it locked my phone. It got stuck with the Apple logo. However, I sorted it by changing the files back.
Stupidly, I tried it again, but this time didn’t take a note of the 4 digit permission number for the Mobileinstallation file. This time iTunes is saying that it doesn’t recognise my sim!!
Can someone tell me the correct 4 digit code or supply the original file that I can overwrite with?
Cheers
Alex
PROBLEM!! Eversince I upgraded to 3.0 firmware I cannot SSH with WinSCP anymore? (I changed my password before the upgrade and jailbroke it again Coz i really cannot SSH with
WinSCP) terminal App cant run too… I tried the 2 default passwords but its not working
ANY HELP?
For the “connection refused” problem check that you have installed OpenSSL AND OpenSSH. Don’t get confused like me!
How do you change the root password in PuTTY using the iPod Touch?
Sorry to shout, but I reckon this is the main cause of most people’s woes:
TURN YOUR WINDOWS FIREWALL OFF.
Soon as I did that, bingo – went straight in..
Hi,,
I am having problems with Cydia and need to re-load it, thus breaking my jailbreak and settings….How do i backup my entire phone (VAR folder) to my computer via WinScp, and then can i just add this file back to WinSCP and revive all my old settings, apps, programs, etc….?
Thanks in advance.
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ITUNES 9 and winSCP. Ok for those of you who dont’ know already you can not winscp into ipod touch 3.0 with winscp and after installing iTunes 9. you must remove all instances of itunes, quicktime, updaters etc.. go back to itunes 8.2 and try again. I heard you can tether the connection and connect through the usb, but that just seems like too much work for me lol. Good luck, glad I was able to save someone a headache after I worked on this for two hours.
i don’t have wifi connection……then how????
can you please tell what should i type in the user name box, where i get it..
thanks
User name should be admin
That’s some terrible or incomplete advice you’re giving! Did you know there are several different types of routers available and NOT all of them accept the same credentials?
For Linksys:
- username: admin
- password: leave it empty
D-Link:
- username: leave it empty
- password: admin
For other types of routers, google what the default username/password is.
Great info. I was really want to know this
i dont have wifi. i use cable internet plz tell me what to do.
You need to buy a wireless router.
You absolutely need wifi. The IP address given from a wirless network is the only way for your PC and iPod to communicate.
For all the people who get a time out error go to the thing in winscp called connection and change the server response timeout error to 50secs
everyone who got time out error connect your ipod with usb cable to your computer
what you want to do if you get that error is go into cydia and click on search. then type in SBSettings. install this. after it is done installing, click on the home button and slide your finger at the top of the screen where the clock is. The SBSettings should now be shown. click on themore button and then on the toggle button. here you will find ssh. turn this on and go back to the main menu of the SBSettings. turn ssh on and try going into WinSCP again. if you’ve done it right, this should work. GL.
also you have to download openssh from cydia. sorry about that =-P
Do I need to have wifi on both the PC and My Itouch??
Hello, I Have Fire ware 3.1.2 and it connects all up untill the password part, It Says “Authenticating with pre-wentered password. Than i get access denied” Why Is This I Have Check My Original Password Many Times But Nothing Help ;(
have you changed your password? have you been able to connect before? Do you have ssh installed? is it turned on?
No Never Changed Just Left It At Alpine,No I Was Never Able To Connect, Yes I Have Ssh Installed, Yes It Turned On
I have the same problem as “Kegan”! i just wont connect with any password or username im using!:S anyone can help me?
are you sure you didnt change the password? I believe Rock asks you to change your password the first time you run it.
naw it doesn’t rock does’t ask to change anything and i still can’t get it to work
Hello peoples, I forgot what the code is to change the strings into readable language. What do you put into terminal so that you can read the springs text
i’m connected and set up. Thanks for the help with that.
I need to delete games that I can not access through Catagories. I can not edit the present Games Folder for whatever reasons, so I am not able to edit the current apps within that folder. Any suggestions now on how to delete some of those apps?
Hi i lost my rsa key for winscp and now i can’t ssh into my phone cause i can’t provide the rsa key. Is there anyway i can reset the key?