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How To Hack Archos 5 (6th Generation)

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Uploaded by on Nov 9, 2009

Using a hack dubbed "Guy Fawkes Hack" by Archilles over at Archosfans.com to successfully Jailbreak an Archos 5 device.

Step By Step Tutorial
Requirements:
1) Linux Live CD such as Ubuntu (I used Backtrack 4)
2) GParted partitioning software
3) USB Thumb Drive
4) DVR or Mini-Dock Station
5) Firmware 1.5.54
6) Guy Fawkes Hack found over at http://www.archosfans.com

sorry for the poor image quality as my camera is broken and all i could use was my MacBook webcam :)

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  • GUY fawkes not GEE

  • sorry im french canadian and in french guy is pronounced GEEEEEEEEE

  • boboty will I be able to run this on 1.6.5.3

  • no just update to 1.6.54 google for a firmware link

  • I'm glad I didn't hold my breath, but dear god, this is amazing to finally see. Wish I hadn't spent 20 bucks on plug-ins!

    Does this also work on the archos 7? My 5's screen cracked and my battery dock is being stupid with not charging or working well and instead of fixing the bastard I might just go right ahead and get a 7. Is there a dock for the 7?

  • yes there is a dock...and yes it works.

    i still bought the plugins after doing this hack...although this hack does allow for free plugins it is not the main goal...stickin it to the man yah digg?

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  • NIce work, JustFresh! I'm sure this will help lots of people.

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  • WELL DONE!

  • @boboty Well pronounce it right damn you, because it's not the word guy, it's the NAME guy.

  • wat does the hack let u do???

    can i use skype on the archos 5 with out hacking it?

    can one hok up a webcam to it?

  • I just bought the archos 5 120gig w/ Linux can i get android on it.

  • el archivo de queso enmohecido

  • @punkonjunk did you find out 'bout the non android archos 7? i also have the 1.7.17 firmware on my archos 7 internet tablet.

  • can i use it to view any  AV source ?

    like can hook audio video in a car so i would use it as screen ?

    plz replay

  • does this work for the archos 7

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