More and more users are thinking about jailbreaking every day, but since this is a "pure hack", many are afraid to do it. It is worth noting that after jailbreak the device gets many new features, generating interest from users. Jailbreak has both advantages and disadvantages, after reading which you can conclude whether it is worth jailbreaking your gadget.
What is jailbreak
Jailbreak is an iOS jailbreak procedure that allows the user to gain unauthorized access to the file system of Apple devices. A jailbreak is performed by identifying Apple security vulnerabilities, allowing the user to access previously inaccessible system files. After jailbreak, the owner of an iOS gadget can manage the contents of the file system and install various programs from third-party app stores, in addition to the main one from Apple (App Store). Users of "jailbroken" iPhones and iPads, as before, have access to all functions of the device, including iTunes and the App Store.
One of the main functions of jailbreak is the ability to modify iOS functions, as well as to customize the iPhone or iPad interface.
What is needed for an iPhone or iPad
Using the jailbreak, the user gets another additional Cydia application store, containing those applications that are not in the App Store or iTunes. Considering the fact that thanks to jailbreak it becomes possible to modify iOS, it is Cydia that contains all those applications that will help customize the operating system to the user's taste. Cydia also has a huge number of free applications that are paid for in the App Store. It should be noted that all free programs fromCydia (popularly "tweaks") are just copies of licensed applications, which in most cases are paid.
Benefits
- Additional Cydia app store. Most Apple users decide to jailbreak just for the sake of Cydia, which provides the ability to download free applications distributed in the App Store for a fee.
- Customizing the iOS interface and functionality to your taste. Jailbreak allows you to change the appearance and content of the operating system by downloading specialized applications from Cydia.
- Hidden capabilities of Apple devices and access to the file system. Jailbreak will allow users not only to take advantage of the hidden features of iOS, but also to gain access to the file system, which will make it possible to control the operating system and change the source codes.
disadvantages
- Possible problems with downloaded applications. Since tweaks from Cydia are not licensed applications, but only copies, problems with the stability of their work are more common, and their use can lead to the departure of licensed applications that previously worked stably.
- Different tweaks mean different problems. After installing or removing any tweak downloaded from Cydia, the system tweak cache (garbage) remains in the system, which will forever remain on the device, as well as cases of incompatibility of tweaks, which makes them not work.
- IOS update issues. It is impossible to update iOS in a jailbroken device, and when an update is released, the jailbreak always crashes, which is why all downloaded tweaks from Cydia and interface changes are deleted.
- Deprivation of those. developer support and Apple warranties. If the device needs to be repaired, the user will have to get rid of the jailbreak, and if you need to take advantage of the warranty, the service center will refuse service.
- Security of Apple devices with jailbreak. Hacking the gadget will expose it to virus infection, which may subsequently result in the loss of personal data, including information about payment options (bank card details).
- Reduced battery autonomy. The iOS operating system is closed for a reason, because Apple developers optimize the level of load on system hardware in order to balance battery consumption and maximize battery autonomy.
- Loss of communication quality. Many users have noticed that jailbreak can affect the quality of calls during calls. These problems are manifested by frequent interruptions in communication, and sometimes even distortion of the subscriber's voice.
Jailbreak types
An unbound jailbreak is performed once and works until the next flashing is released. At the heart of this type of jailbreak are vulnerabilities that make it possible to gain access to the file system during each boot of the gadget without any other intervention.
A tied jailbreak gives the user access to the file system of Apple devices only until the first restart or shutdown of the device. When you restart a gadget, you often encounter problems with its launch or the device will start, but some tweaks will stop working or disappear altogether.
Installation instructions
Using a computer
To jailbreak the user need to download the free software Pangu 9. Before starting the jailbreak process, you need to:
- Update iTunes on your computer to the latest version.
- Back up your data via iTunes or iCloud.
- Disable screen protection with passcode and Touch ID (Settings\u003e Touch ID & Passcode).
- Disable Find My iPhone (Settings\u003e iCloud\u003e Find My iPhone).
- Activate Airplane Mode in the Control Center.
How to jailbreak - step by step guide
After the next reboot of the gadget, the jailbreak process will be successfully completed, which will be indicated by the inscription "Jailbreak completed".
Without the help of a computer
- Open this guide in the Safari browser on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
- Follow the link itms-services: //? Action \u003d download-manifest & url \u003d https: //www.iclarified.com/jailbreak/pangu-pp/jailbreak.plist and click Install.
- Wait for the download and installation of the PP application required to jailbreak.
- Go to Settings\u003e General\u003e Device Management.
- Select the developer profile that appears there and in the window that opens, click "Trust".
- Launch the previously installed PP application.
- Agree to accept notifications.
- Click on the circle located in the center of the screen and lock the device by pressing the "Power" button.
- Wait for the device to restart, then launch Cydia to check the jailbreak installation.
Do not respond to incoming notifications during jailbreak installation.
After all the actions performed, the jailbreak is installed, and without using a computer and Apple ID account information.
Top tweaks to Jailbreak
How to uninstall on iPhone or iPad
Today there is a special tool, thanks to which you can remove the jailbreak, while resetting all settings to factory settings and without using any flashing.
Before proceeding with the removal of the jailbreak, you need to perform a number of actions, namely:
- Create a backup via iTunes, iCloud.
- Connect the device to the Internet (preferably via Wi-Fi).
- Charge the device at least 20%.
- Insert SIM card.
- Make sure the device is linked to your Apple ID with Find My iPhone (if enabled).
Instructions
- First you need to go to Cydia.
- Go to the default BigBoss repository and find the Cydia Impactor app.
- Next, you need to install Cydia Impactor.
- After successful installation, Cydia Impactor will appear on the desktop of the device and you need to launch it.
- After opening Cydia Impactor, the screen will display text in English, under which you need to click on the "delete all data and unjailbreak device" button.
- Then you need to click on the "Delete all" button, after which the procedure for deleting the jailbreak will begin. During deletion, in no case should you press anything, but just wait about 10 minutes.
- After the uninstallation is complete, the device will reboot itself and need to be reactivated.
Possible problems and ways to solve them
Jailbreak problems are very common, but their solutions are quite simple.
Error 0A (hangs at 45%)
This error appears during jailbreak, while the utility hangs at 45-50%. To solve the problem, you need to connect your device to your computer, open iTunes (must be a fresh version) and find your gadget in the list. Then go to "Backups" and uncheck the box "Encrypt iPhone backup". After the actions taken, you need to try to jailbreak again.
Start button gray
If the "Start" button is gray and not clickable, it means that Pangu 9 does not allow starting the jailbreak of the device. For the "Start" button to become clickable, you must disconnect the device from the computer and install the latest version of iTunes and try again. If the latest version of iTunes is installed, but the "Start" button is still gray - try launching iTunes as administrator or reconnecting to the Internet.
Cydia icon didn't appear
It often happens that the jailbreak procedure was successful and without errors, but the Cydia app store did not appear on the device screen. This is explained by the fact that the Pangu utility was not allowed access to the "Photo" in time. To solve the problem, you just need to jailbreak the device again, allowing access to the "Photos" application Pangu manually. By doing this, Cydia is guaranteed to appear on the screen of the gadget.
Cydia won't start
There are times when the jailbreak was successful, there were no errors, Cydia appeared on the screen, but the attempt to open it ends immediately after clicking on the icon. To solve the problem, you need to reset the device to factory settings, then update the firmware version (if there is an update). Next, it is recommended to create a backup or check its existence if it has already been created and try to start Cydia again.
Whether it is worth jailbreak your device, the user is able to decide on his own, based on all the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure. There are a lot of opportunities after jailbreak, which is just customizing the device's interface to your taste, but is it worth depriving your iPhone or iPad of warranty service for this - a question that more and more users of gadgets running iOS are asking.
Finally! The Evad3rs hacker team, known for their iOS 6 jailbreak, decided to continue the tradition and were the first in the world to publish a solution for iOS 7. Let's see how to jailbreak iOS 7.
Evad3rs is an unusual group of hackers. Legendary computer geniuses Planetbeing, Pod2g, Pimskeks and MuscleNerd have teamed up under one flag to delight the world with the latest exploits. And they do it: remember at least the process of jailbreaking iOS 6 - it took place with minimal user involvement and required only to press the 2 button correctly in the program. In the case of iOS 7, everything remained almost the same. In addition to the names mentioned above (which you probably know), Surenix and Phoenixdev also worked on Evasi0n 7.
In order to make a jailbreak for iOS 7 - 7.04, you don't need to have seven spans in your forehead. Hackers have superbly thought out the interface of their program - the user only needs to make sure that a couple of buttons are pressed correctly.
However, there are some points to check:
- Update the official firmware to iOS 7.0.4. Attention! When you try to jailbreak devices running iOS 7.1b1 and b2, you will get a brick.
- Make sure your device, be it iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, is fully charged
- using iTunes to restore all necessary data in case of an emergency
- IMPORTANT: Disable Touch ID
- IMPORTANT:
How to Jailbreak iOS 7-7.0.4:
Step 1. Make sure that all the conditions described above are met
Step 2. Download the latest version of iTunes from the official website or update an already installed one
Step 3. Download Evasi0n 7 from the official site: for Windows (for Mac), unzip the archive and run the program. Error messages during the launch of the program (literally flooding the forums after the possibility of jailbreaking a device running iOS 7) can be avoided by running Evasi0n 7 as administrator
Step 4.Use a USB cable to connect your device to your computer
Step 5. The program should itself determine the model of your device, and the button Jailbreak should become active
Step 6. Click the button Jailbreak - the process of jailbreaking your device will start. Most importantly, do not cancel this process, if canceled, the gadget may break down
Step 7. After you see the inscription in the program window: To continue, please unlock your device and tap the new ‘Jailbreak’ icon it will be necessary to pick up the device. Unlock the gadget and click on the icon that appears Jailbreak on the desktop
Step 9. Close Evasi0n 7. Your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch will reboot with the latest settings. Wait for the device to reboot 2 times.
Step 10. Done! Jailbreak iOS 7-7.0.4 was successful! You can launch Cydia and enjoy all the delights of a jailbroken device.
It's worth noting that the last time you turn on your device is extremely long (especially on an iPhone 4), so be patient and don't take any steps. However, a long display of the Apple logo on the screen may indicate a crash. It is connected with the occurrence of a cyclic reboot of the device and in order to eliminate it, do the following.
Cydia has always been a popular choice for those who want to make more of their iOS device. Offering thousands of ways to customize the iOS device, to add extra features and functionality, and generally make the device more fun, Cydia iOS 7 can only be used by installing a jailbreak first. Supports iOS devices running iOS 7 firmware including iPhone 4 and above.
Offered quite a few new features in addition to what previous firmware versions brought us and, using our tutorial below and the links we provide, you can still easily install Cydia on iOS 7.
Supported iOS 7 Versions:
The following iOS 7 versions support the download of Cydia:
- iOS 7
- iOS 7.0.4
- iOS 7.1
- iOS 7.1.1
- iOS 7.1.2
Pangu is a well-known name in jailbreak circles, mostly because the jailbreak utilities they provide are reliable and safe to use. For iOS 7 users, Pangu is the best way to get Cydia easily onto your device so visit our Download Pangu page for more details and a full tutorial.
Cydia Alternatives:
Cydia may be the best source of modifications and tweaks, but there are plenty of Cydia alternatives for those who don’t want to jailbreak. Have a peek at our list of top iOS installers where you can download thousands of apps and games for free.
How to Delete Cydia:
If you can’t get on with Cydia or you need to delete it for any reason, you need to use Cydia Eraser. This is a smart tool that will remove Cydia from your iOS device without restoring it to a new iOS version. This leaves you free to reinstall the jailbreak at any time you choose. Check out our Cydia Eraser tutorial at the link.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Millions of people already know precisely what Cydia can do for them but if you are new to jailbreaking and have questions you need answers to, read our Cydia FAQ page linked below:
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Pangu v1.2
- (untethered / untethered)
Jailbreak iOS 7.1-7.1.2
for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
IOS 7.1.2 JALEBREAK HAS COME! A team of hackers from China gave us the ability to untethered jailbreak of iOS 7.1.2. Hackers from the Pangu team released an exploit of the same name. It can be used to untethered jailbreak on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS 7.1.2.
Firmware support:
- iOS 7.1
- iOS 7.1.1
- iOS 7.1.2
Attention:
- Do not launch iTunes during Jailbreak!
- Do not disconnect your iOS device from your computer during the Jailbreak process!
REMEMBER! Everything that you do, you do at your own peril and risk !!!
If you still decide to jailbreak your device, then let's start. :)
The Pangu utility is available on the website Pangu.io or from cloud services using the links provided below in the text in this article, and so far only works on computers running Windows, a utility for Mac will be released soon. According to the developers, they used the work of the hacker I0n1c. Mac OS users can use a virtual machine, or through Boot Camp.
Instructions "How to make a JailBreak
(untethered / untethered)
on iPad, iPhone and iPod on iOS 7.1.2 ":
1. Connect your iPad / iPhone / iPod with iOS 7.1.2 to your computer using a USB cable.
2. We launch Pangu and see the utility window, albeit with an incomprehensible encoding.
3. Click on the black button with questions. We remove the daw, which we see in the screenshot above, if you do not need the Chinese pphelper store.
An instruction will appear in Chinese, the meaning of which is as follows: set the date on the phone 06/02/2014
4. It is necessary to remove automatic date detection in the phone settings and set the number earlier than June 02. Restart Pangu and press the black button with questions again.
5. In the middle of the state of the jailing process, you need to unlock the phone and tap on the new white icon with an apple and hieroglyphs on the device's desktop.
6. Click to continue
7. A warning message will appear on the screen of the device, do not turn off the phone and do not close the application.
The release of the firmware update to iOS 7.1.2 was expected even before WWDC 2014, after problems with the security of MAIL attachments were discovered. However, the release of ios 7.1.2 was delayed, and only today the update was presented by Apple. However, it does not carry anything new in itself. In addition to fixing the email security issue, users will get iBeacon connectivity and stability improvements, as well as getting rid of the bug with data transfer to third-party accessories. The good news is that you can already jailbreak ios 7.1.2.
PanGu untethered jailbreak is fully compatible with the iOS 7.1.2 update released today. We checked it, everything works! As a matter of fact, the information that there should not be any problems before. The same iH8sn0w wrote about this, who doubted that Apple would close the vulnerability used for jailbreak in iOS 7.1.2. Another team of hackers PanGu made an English version of the utility and removed the Chinese version of the "app store".
How to jailbreak ios 7.1.2
You can see more detailed 7.1-7.1.x, which was published earlier.
That's all! Jail is done! So Pro-X will work with recording telephone conversations ... 🙂
