Just now, all of a sudden, a team of hackers from the PanGu group released a jailbreak tool for iOS 8 - iOS 8.1.x. Unexpectedly ... So, the utility still works only under Windows and while there is no English language support in the utility interface - everything is in Chinese, and the worst thing is that there is no Cydia yet. We tested the jail on a brand new iPhone 6 with ios 8.1! Everything passed, but Cydia is not installed yet. I think in the near future a new utility will be released with support for Cydia and with English.
If you updated to firmware 8.1 over the air, via OTA, the jailbreak will not work! Therefore, we connect the phone to the PC and flash it on iOS 8.1 again, via a cable.
How to Untether Jailbreak iOS 8 - iOS 8.1 on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with Pangu8
Step 2: Be sure to back up all the data on your device with iTunes. Although the hackers say that there have been no problems or bugs during the installation yet.
Step 3 Turn off Find My iPhone in Settings - iCloud. We also disable the password on the device, if it is set.
Step 4. Connect your iOS 8 - 8.1 device to your Windows computer using a USB cable.
Step 5. Run the downloaded program Pangu8.
Step 6. We are waiting for the program to identify your device.
Step 8. Now we wait a few minutes until the jailbreak is completed. It is important not to turn off or disconnect your device from your computer. Ready!
THEME UPDATE: It's only been a few hours, and Saurik has already added iOS 8 - 8.1 compatibility to Cydia and now it can be installed on a device jailbroken with PanGu 8. Unfortunately, the Chinese hackers have not yet updated their utility, so the installation will have to be done manually. You can download the updated Cydia from Jay Freeman's website. To install it, you will also need the OpenSSH package, which can be downloaded after the jail using the same PanGu8 utility. As soon as the PanGu team includes Cydia in their installation package, we will notify you and publish a new full instruction! Follow our blog...
In this article, we will try to tell you in detail about what a jailbreak is, its types, advantages and disadvantages. Verbatim jailbreak translated from English as "Prison Break". Jailbreak is a process in which it becomes possible to freely access the file system, in simple words, it is hacking the firmware of the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch. Many people confuse Jailbreak with Unlock (unlock, unlock, unlock), but these are completely different things. Read more about Unlock in.
Jailbreak Benefits
- the ability to install applications from tweaks that, for one reason or another, cannot be officially placed on the App Store. There are ones that allow you to completely change the look of iOS, as well as expand the functionality of the iPhone or iPad.
- the ability to install hacked paid applications from App Sore for free;
- the ability for the process of unlocking (unlock, unlock) iPhone to work with any SIM-cards of mobile operators. Jailbreak unlocking is relevant only for the first iPhone models (up to iPhone 4).
Jailbreak is legal and is completely legal, at least in the US. In the summer of 2010, the US government decided to make jailbreak legal. What harm can a jailbreak bring? The worst thing that can happen when trying to jailbreak is iPhone freezing. Some users believe that this is irreparable, in fact, it can be easily restored to working condition, for example, with the help of.
Disadvantages of Jailbreak
- Jailbroken iPhones and iPads cannot be updated to the new version of iOS;
- A jailbroken device is NOT covered under warranty, but you can always restore it to factory settings using iTunes. Apple service employees will not be able to prove that your device has been jailbroken.
Types of Jailbreak
- untethered (full, untethered) jailbreak works (does not crash) after the device is rebooted. This is the main difference from a tethered jailbreak.
- tethered jailbreak only works until the device is rebooted. In the event of a shutdown or reboot, the device will not turn on again (“hang” on a white apple when loading). To enable and normal operation, you will need to boot the device using a specific program. All data on the device (programs, music, video, etc.) will not be damaged in this case.
In recent years, hackers have not posted tools to get a tethered jailbreak on the Web.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jailbreak
Question: can i use iTunes and App Store after jailbreak?
Answer: Of course! Jailbreak does not affect access to the App Store in any way. The biggest noticeable change will be the appearance of a new application on your device - Cydia;
Question: What is Cydia?
Answer: We have a separate section dedicated to this issue on our website. But, in short, the functions of Cydia are the same as those of the App Store. It hosts applications from developers whose applications for placement in the App Store were rejected by Apple for one reason or another. Cydia also has paid apps, but most are free. Applications (tweaks), ringtones and themes are available for installation.
Question: How to remove jailbreak?
Answer: Restoring (flashing) your device () to the official firmware will completely remove the jailbreak.
Question: how much is the program that allows you to get a jailbreak?
Answer: All jailbreak software, hackers distribute is free sometimes asking for donations.
How to untethered jailbreak iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
More and more users are thinking about jailbreaking every day, but since this is a “clean water hack”, many are afraid to do it. It is worth noting that after the jailbreak, the device gets a lot of new features, causing interest among users. Jailbreak has both advantages and disadvantages, after reading which you can conclude whether it is worth hacking your gadget.
What is jailbreak
Jailbreak is a hacking procedure by the iOS operating system that allows the user to gain unauthorized access to the file system of Apple devices. A jailbreak is performed by identifying vulnerabilities in the Apple security system, due to which the user gains access to previously inaccessible system files. After the 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). Jailbroken iPhone and iPad users, as before, have access to all device functions, including iTunes and the App Store.
One of the main functions of jailbreak is the ability to modify iOS functions, as well as individualize the iPhone or iPad interface.
Why do you need an iPhone or iPad
Using the jailbreak, the user receives another additional Cydia application store, containing those applications that are not available in the App Store or iTunes. Considering 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 distributed in the App Store for a fee. It should be noted that all free programs from Cydia (popularly "tweaks") are just copies of licensed applications, which in most cases are paid.
Advantages
- Optional 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.
- Customize the interface and functionality of iOS to your taste. Jailbreak allows you to change the appearance and content of the operating system by downloading specialized applications from Cydia.
- Hidden features 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 source codes.
disadvantages
- Possible problems with downloaded applications. Since tweaks from Cydia are not licensed applications, but only copies, stability problems with their work are more common, and their use can lead to the departure of licensed applications that previously worked stably.
- Different tweaks - different problems. After installing or deleting any tweak downloaded from Cydia, the system cache of the tweak (garbage) remains in the system, which will forever remain on the device, and cases of incompatibility of tweaks have been noticed, which is why they do not work.
- Problems updating iOS. 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.
- The deprivation of those developer support and Apple warranty. If you need to repair the device, the user will have to get rid of the jailbreak, and if you need to use the warranty, the service center will refuse service.
- Security of Apple devices with jailbreak. Hacking the gadget will expose it to virus infection, after which personal data may be lost, including information about payment options (bank card details).
- Reduced battery life. The iOS operating system is closed for a reason, because Apple developers optimize the load level on system hardware 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.
Types of jailbreak
An unattached jailbreak is done once and works until the next flashing is released. At the heart of this type of jailbreak are vulnerabilities that make it possible to access the file system during each boot of the gadget without any other intervention.
A linked jailbreak grants the user access to the file system of Apple devices only until the first restart or shutdown of the device. When the gadget is rebooted, there are often 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 needs to download the free Pangu 9 software. Before starting the hacking process, you must:
- Update iTunes on your computer to the latest version.
- Back up your data via iTunes or iCloud.
- Disable screen passcode and Touch ID (Settings > Touch ID & passcode).
- Turn off Find My iPhone (Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone).
- Activate Airplane Mode in Control Center.
How to jailbreak - step by step guide
After the subsequent reboot of the gadget, the jailbreak process will be successfully completed, as reported 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.
- Go to itms-services://?action=download-manifest&url=https://www.iclarified.com/jailbreak/pangu-pp/jailbreak.plist and click install.
- Wait for the download and installation of the PP application required for the jailbreak.
- Go to Settings > General > Device Management.
- Select the developer profile that appears there and click "Trust" in the window that opens.
- Launch the previously installed PP application.
- Agree to receive 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 reboot, then launch Cydia to check the jailbreak installation.
Do not respond to incoming notifications during the jailbreak installation.
After all the steps taken, the jailbreak is installed, and without using a computer and Apple ID account information.
Top Tweaks to Jailbreak
How to delete on iPhone or iPad
To date, there is a special tool thanks to which you can remove the jailbreak, while resetting all the settings to the 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 (optimally via Wi-Fi).
- Charge your device at least 20%.
- Insert a SIM card.
- Make sure your device is linked to your Apple ID by Find My iPhone (if enabled).
Instruction
- First you need to go to Cydia.
- Go to the BigBoss repository, which is installed by default, and find the Cydia Impactor application.
- 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, a text in English will be displayed on the screen, under which you need to click on the “delete all data and unjailbreak device” button.
- Next, you need to click on the “Delete all” button, after which the jailbreak removal procedure will begin. During the removal, in no case should you press anything, but just wait about 10 minutes.
- After the removal is complete, the device will reboot on its own and will need to be reactivated.
Possible problems and solutions
Jailbreak problems are very common, but their solutions are quite simple.
Error 0A (freezes at 45%)
This error appears during the jailbreak, while the utility freezes at 45-50%. To solve the problem, you need to connect your device to your computer, open iTunes (must be the latest version) and find your gadget in the list. Next, go to "Backups" and uncheck the box "Encrypt iPhone backup". After the done actions, you need to retry the jailbreak.
Start button gray
If the "Start" button is gray and not clickable, this means that Pangu 9 does not allow you to start jailbreaking the device. To make the "Start" button clickable, you need to 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 running iTunes as an administrator or reconnecting to the Internet.
Cydia icon not showing up
It often happens that the jailbreak procedure was successful and without errors, but the Cydia application 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, it is only necessary to re-hack the device, allowing access to the “Photos” application of Pangu manually. By doing this, Cydia is guaranteed to appear on the gadget's screen.
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, and then update the firmware version (if there is an update). Next, it is recommended to create a backup copy or check for one if it has already been created and try to start Cydia again.
Whether it is worth jailbreaking your device, the user is able to decide on his own, based on all the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure. There are a huge number of opportunities after jailbreak, which is only worth customizing the device interface to your taste, but is it worth depriving your iPhone or iPad of warranty service for the sake of it - a question that more and more users of iOS gadgets are asking.
Developer and hacker Jonathan Levine has just released the LiberiOS jailbreak, the first official iOS 11 Jailbreak – iOS 11.2, which works on iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and older models.
Download the IPA file on the left
Do not download LiberiOS from mirror sites as they may contain malware (viruses). If you couldn't find a link to download the file, just in case, I re-uploaded the IPA to .
Step 2Install LiberiOS IPA with Cydia Impactor
Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer with a Lightning cable to install the LiberiOS IPA file.
Launch Cydia Impactor on your computer and drag the LiberiOS Jailbreak iOS 11 file you downloaded earlier to your computer. When prompted, enter your Apple ID and password for your Apple Developer account, and wait while Cydia Impactor installs the app on your iOS device.
Step 3: Trust the Developer Profile
Once Jailbreak iOS 11 by LiberiOS is downloaded successfully. Go to Settings and go to General > Profile and Manage Devices (in some versions of iOS, this may be different than General > Device Management).
Click on the profile associated with the LiberiOS jailbreak app. Then "Trust" and confirm that you trust this application.
Step 4Start the Jailbreak Process
Launch the "LiberiOS" app from the home screen and tap " Do It» (Do this) to start the jailbreak process.
Step 5Wait for iOS 11 Jailbreak to Complete
After a while, you should see a message saying: (It worked) "It worked", indicating that the jailbreak was successful.
Congratulations, your device is now jailbroken!
Jailbreak is such a familiar unfamiliar word, and so much is said about it, but it is not entirely clear what it is. For many, this term is associated with hacking, pirated content and mandatory damage to the smartphone. Some shy away from this word as from leprosy. Well, it shouldn't be like that...
After all, there is nothing terrible in this procedure - this is just an official hacking of the iPhone operating system, which allows you to return to the user the wings that were so cruelly clipped by Apple developers. And the question of the sinfulness of a jailbreak on an iPhone can be safely left for forum verbiage.
What is a jailbreak? Jailbreak, also known as “Jellock”, is an official procedure that opens up free access to the file system on apple devices, and thus expands their capabilities. “Official” does not mean that Apple personally initiated this proposal, but, in any case, at the legislative level, it cannot prohibit this. She can only threaten freedom-loving users with a lack of technical support and warranty repairs, but even then, according to the laws of the Russian Federation, in the event of a breakdown, through no fault of the client, the smartphone must be repaired under warranty. So the intimidation is purely symbolic.
Moreover, it is not difficult to roll back this procedure, returning virginity to the sensory pet. In the warranty service, everything will look as if there was no jel and with it tons of pirated content.
There are two types of jel - tied and untied. The first is better not to consider at all. The fact is that the attached jel works only for the duration of one session, i.e. after turning it off, it flies, and then it must be carried out again. And the system begins to tightly lose self-control. And after turning it on, it either doesn’t start at all, or it works only partially - some applications are “silent”. But it comes out almost on a par with the new version of iOS.
But it is better to wait for the release of the untethered jailbreak. The name speaks for itself - it is not tied to the session and gives a more stable result, working seven days a week. And does not cause problems in the system. Usually.
Pros and cons of jailbreak
Well, what exactly is this “prison escape” for and how much do they give for it? Yes, not at all, the main thing is to erase the traces of the crime in a timely manner. Okay, cheating is not good, and there are disadvantages, so after weighing all the pros and cons, the user himself will make an informed decision.
So why do you need a jailbreak:
1 Pirate, she is the one and only! After the escape, everything is possible - all illegal software is at your disposal, especially if you install the AppSync utility. Although honest guys and girls do not have to use illegal content at all - jel exists not only for this; 2 The ability to download various tweaks from the Cydia application and change the iOS interface at your own discretion. Apple really doesn't like it. And in fact, why can't a user set up a personal smartphone to his own liking?; 3 New features that should initially rightfully belong to the buyer of the gadget. This is the ability to exchange data via bluetooth with users of any devices from various manufacturers, read files from flash drives without restrictions, use any adapters, download files of any size via 3G connection; 4 A distinctive feature of the gel is to give direct access to the file system, which means you can add your files for Russification and change program settings. For example, you can launch some application or toy that did not want to work before.Well, why not do such a useful action? How do the fighters for the rights of Apple and all infringed authors argue?
So here are the cons:
1 Jel can adversely affect the operation of all applications - they start to crash. Although before it worked fine. Apparently, they smell the enemy; 2 Problems with updating - the official function does not want to update software through pirated sites. And it is also problematic to switch to the new version - the objectionable jel will be demolished along with the entire pirate. Although sometimes this is solved by creating a backup. And whether a new jel will be written for the latest version is a question. No, it will be written, but that's when ... For the seventh iOS, they waited three months; 3 Tweaks (applications for settings) can have a very negative impact on the operation of the entire system, take it out of balance, so carefully thought out by the developers, and even lead to its inoperability. It is possible, especially if the tweak is made in the wrong place. In addition, two completely fine tweaks can simply interfere with each other. Therefore, you need to know the measure and not turn the operating system into a trash heap. Also, these tweaks can be written by hackers to steal data. This is already a problem - you will have to install the "left" software at your own peril and risk. This is the price of freedom. Well, or not install it at all - well, this jailbreak ...; 4 Moreover, when hacking, you can provoke the deletion of all data - therefore it is better to make a backup copy in advance; 5 And, most importantly, the smartphone becomes illegal and forever leaves under the warm wing of Apple. No one will ever fix it for free! Okay, don't be so scared. Of course, jel is not the best thing to do with your favorite iPhone, but in which case you can roll everything back, and even if the breakdown is not related to the software, it must be accepted for warranty service, in any case, according to the laws of the Russian Federation.How to find out if there is a jailbreak on iPhone
How to check if there is a jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 5s - and for any other model?
Cidia http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/ is a pirated app that can give away a "detached" iPhone with its head sometimes prudently hidden. The shortcut is removed to a separate folder or hidden using special tweaks. But the program itself does not go anywhere, so it is easy to determine it through a search.
You can check it with iFunbox. It is installed on the computer, after that the iPhone is connected, and in the device line you need to see if there is the word "Jailed". If it is, then there is no gel. The absence of this word should strain, especially if tomorrow you carry a toy for warranty repairs. After all, probably, the model is already jailbroken.
How to install jailbreak on iPhone
It should be noted right away that for each iPhone model, or rather, the version of iOS that it supports, there is a way to conduct a jel. If the method is chosen incorrectly, you can easily ruin the device. Therefore, if you are not sure that your favorite iPhone 5s or higher does not support this gel, it is better to use third-party services. Or install exactly the version that is mentioned in the instructions for the jel. How to update the "axis" probably does not need to be explained.
Jailbreak iPhone 3gs
The method works on iOS version 6.0, and with version 6.1 it may already work incorrectly. Moreover, the installed hack will be tied and after each reboot you will need to re-run the process. But the problem is solved by installing p0sixpwn from Sidia.
Action algorithm:
- The Redsn0w 0.9.15b3 utility is downloaded.
- The iPhone connects to the PC, after which Redsn0w is launched (on behalf of the administrator).
- In the window that opens, select Advanced > IPSW > IOS 6.0 IPSW.
- Return to the main page and press "Jailbreak".
- Select Install Cidia and click Next.
- The smartphone is entered into DFU mode (you need to confirm the action), and the program itself brings the gel process to the end, informing you that the attached JB has been completed.
- Then OK is pressed and the process is completed manually - based on the instructions.
Jailbreak iPhone 3g is carried out according to a similar instruction (without paragraph 3) and with the only difference that iOS 4.2.1 “breaks”.
How to jailbreak iPhone 4s and iPhone 5s
The order is as follows:
- Download and install the Pangu utility. As already mentioned, it works on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5s, or rather, with the operating systems they support.
- The program starts, the iPhone is connected - if the system is suitable, then the treasured Jailbreak button lights up.
- Now you need to click on it - after which the smartphone will be prompted to change the system date. The program will tell you exactly what needs to be done.
- A Pangu shortcut will appear on the smartphone - you need to launch it and continue to “break”. Rather, the program will do it itself. When completed, it will turn into a Cidia icon.
Yes, this is how it is – very, very difficult.
Jailbreak on iPhone 6/7
As you can see, an iPhone 4 or iPhone 5s is, of course, easy to hack. But what about owners of later versions of iOS?
And everything has already been done for them. So, first you need to download the files:
- Yalu ipa file https://mega.nz/#!W10jGaIZ!_Ph1J327fNlVPIS6Bq-cWVF…
- Cydia Impactor
- Now you need to connect the device to the PC through the latest iTunes;
- Cydia Impactor starts up - it's better to save files from the iPhone to the cloud beforehand;
- The device is selected.
- Yalu is dragged into the Cydia Impactor window.
- A window will appear - you need to enter your Apple ID details. It is better to create another account first.
- The action is confirmed - after that you need to go to the settings in the device management section and allow the developer account to be trusted.
- Now you can launch the mach_portal application that appears and enjoy. But only until the next power-on, because then you will have to run this application again. Jel - semi-attached, there is no other yet.
How to remove jailbreak from iPhone
How to remove jailbreak? It's very simple. You just need to update the operating system through iTunes. Updated iOS removes Jailbreak from the iPhone without a trace. Before removing it, it is better to first make a backup in iCloud of everything that is on your smartphone.
Conclusion
Yes, everything is quite simple and does not require much time or intellectual energy. But the question is - why buy an iPhone and “break” it when you can buy a less strict device?
Yes, Apple is quality, status, after all, this is the brainchild of Steve Jobs himself! This is truly a cult item. Therefore, it is worth buying it, and then “breaking it” - no one will see this, and the outwardly fashionable gadget will remain the same. In general, there is something to think about.