Jailbreak

Jailbreaking is a process of software modification that removes many limitations on iOS software. Typically achieved with the help of a third party jailbreak application, it is generally best suited for advanced users who know what they’re doing and why they want to jailbreak.

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Pangu Jailbreak for iOS 7.1.1 for Mac & Windows Available to Download

Jun 29, 2014 - 6 Comments
Pangu Jailbreak for iOS 7.1.1 running in Mac OS X

A new version of the Pangu jailbreak for iOS 7.1.1 and iOS 7.1.2 is now available on both Mac OS X and Windows. Versioned as Pangu 1.1.0, the update includes a bug fix to resolve a boot loop issue, and now has a complete English translation, making the jailbreak process considerably easier for users who … Read More

You Can Jailbreak iOS 7.1.1 with Pangu (for Windows)

Jun 23, 2014 - 8 Comments
Pangu jailbreak tool for iOS 7.1.1

A jailbreak for iOS 7.1.1 has been released by a called Pangu. The untethered jailbreak tool supports just about any device capable of running iOS 7.1.1, including most new iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models. The jailbreak is currently only available for Windows, with a Mac OS X version apparently in the works and due … Read More

How to Jailbreak iOS 7.0.6 with Evasi0n

Feb 23, 2014 - 21 Comments
Evasi0n jailbreak for iOS 7.0.6

The popular Evasi0n utility has been updated to support jailbreaking iOS 7.0.6. Though iOS 7.0.6 is a minor version change to iOS, it includes an important security fix that prevents potential man-in-the-middle attacks and/or data interception from occurring, thus it is highly recommended for all users to install as soon as possible, including those who … Read More

New Evasi0n Tool Brings Jailbreak to iOS 7.0.5

Feb 6, 2014 - 1 Comment

A new version of the Evasi0n 7 jailbreak tool has been released by the “Evad3rs” developer team, offering untethered jailbreaking support for the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C running iOS 7.0.5.

P0sixpwn Jailbreak for iOS 6.1.3 & iOS 6.1.4 Released

Dec 31, 2013 - 8 Comments
p0sixpwn jailbreak for iOS 6.1

A fair amount of users held off on updating their iOS 6 devices to iOS 7 for a variety of reasons, and thus those holdouts missed out on the option to use the new iOS 7 jailbreak from Evasi0n. For those users still running iOS 6.1.3, iOS 6.1.4, and iOS 6.1.5 on their iPads, iPod … Read More

7 Reasons Not to Jailbreak iOS, Courtesy of Apple

Dec 22, 2013 - 33 Comments
Reasons Not To Jailbreak

It’s only fitting with a new iOS 7 jailbreak being available that we cover the other side of the things; why you should not jailbreak at all. We’ve already mentioned in this jailbreaking guide that most users should not bother using the jailbreak at all, because casual iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners will probably … Read More

How to Jailbreak Any iPhone & iPad on iOS 7.0.4 Using Evasi0n 7

Dec 22, 2013 - 5 Comments
iOS 7 Jailbreak

The Evasi0n7 tool provides the ability for users to jailbreak iPhone, iPad, iPad Air, and iPod touch devices running any current version of iOS 7. Experienced jailbreakers will find the tool familiar and know the process well, but for those who are less familiar with the process we’ll go through it step-by-step in a walkthrough. … Read More

iOS 7 Jailbreak Evasi0n 7 Now Available [Download Links]

Dec 22, 2013 - 18 Comments
Evasi0n jailbreak for iOS 7.0.6

A jailbreak for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS 7 has been released by the “evad3rs” group, titled Evasi0n7. The jailbreak is untethered, meaning it the device can be rebooted freely without computer assistance at any time, and is compatible with all devices running iOS 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, and the two … Read More

iOS 6.1.3 Likely to Patch Evasi0n Jailbreak

Feb 25, 2013 - Leave a Comment
Evasi0n

iOS 6.1.3 is likely to patch the current Evasi0n jailbreak, one that has quickly become the most popular jailbreaking effort to reach Apple’s mobile iDevices, having run on over 7 million iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch. With information derived from the recently released developer build of iOS 6.1.3 beta 2, a member of the Evasi0n … Read More

Improve Apple TV 2 (5.2) with a Jailbreak & XBMC

Feb 24, 2013 - 6 Comments
XBMC can run on Apple TV 2

The Apple TV is a great living room accessory, but many with media center and home theater PC experience prefer more powerful apps like Plex and XBMC for their additional features and broader video codec support. With XBMC you can play almost any video or audio format, access shared network drives for network playback, accept … Read More

Jailbreak iOS 6.1.2 with Evasi0n 1.4

Feb 20, 2013 - 16 Comments
Evasi0n jailbreak for iOS 6.1.2

Almost immediately after iOS 6.1.2 was released with a few bug fixes for the Microsoft Exchange data use problem, a new version of the Evasi0n jailbreak utility came out to handle any devices that were upgraded to 6.1.2. It’s still the same Evasi0n jailbreaking experience, untethered and all. Like prior versions of Evasion, the following … Read More

Convert a Tethered Jailbreak to an Untethered for iOS 6 & iOS 6.1

Feb 10, 2013 - 5 Comments
Evasion jailbreak untether

Nobody likes a tethered jailbreak, which is part of why it’s such a big deal when an untethered variety like the recent Evasi0n tool arrives. But not everyone was patient enough to wait, and some users have to use jailbreaks for various reasons which leaves them with no option but to jump ahead on the … Read More

How to Jailbreak iPhone 5 & iOS 6.1 Devices with Evasi0n

Feb 4, 2013 - 38 Comments
Cydia icon on a successful jailbreak

The Evasi0n jailbreak utility has been released to provide and untethered jailbreak to all iOS 6 and iOS 6.1 devices. This is also the first jailbreak to be available for iPhone 5, making it a particularly exciting release for those who have been waiting for an iPhone 5 jailbreak. Jailbreaking with the Evasion tool is … Read More

Evasi0n Jailbreak for iOS 6.1 Released [Download Links]

Feb 4, 2013 - 19 Comments
Evasi0n jailbreak

The first iOS 6.1 untethered jailbreak has been released by a group known as The Evad3rs. The tool is called “Evasi0n” and runs on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux, allowing for any device running iOS 6.1 to be quickly jailbroken by following a few simple steps. Those interested in Evasi0n will find the jailbreak … Read More

How to Jailbreak iOS 6.1 with Redsn0w

Jan 31, 2013 - 13 Comments
Redsn0w iOS 6.1 jailbreak

Good news for committed jailbreak fans, A4 based iOS devices can jailbreak iOS 6.1 right now. That means iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch 4th gen only, no other hardware is supported with this redsn0w version. Another caveat is it being a tethered jailbreak, and if you’re not a fan of booting tethered you … Read More

How to Jailbreak iOS 6.0.1 with Redsn0w

Nov 2, 2012 - 131 Comments
Jailbreak iOS 6.0.1 with Redsn0w

Jailbreakers will be pleased to discover that iOS 6.0.1 can already be jailbroken by using existing versions of Redsn0w. Currently, only the iPhone 4, iPod touch 4th gen, and iPhone 3GS are supported, and you’ll have to point Redsn0w at the older 6.0 IPSW, but otherwise the process is pretty much the same as any … Read More

Jailbreak iOS 6 with Redsn0w 0.9.15b2

Oct 14, 2012 - 51 Comments
Redsn0w jailbreak for iOS 6

A new version of redsn0w has been released that allows jailbreaking iOS 6 for devices with the A4 CPU or prior, including iPhone 4, iPod touch 4th gen, and iPhone 3GS. This is a tethered jailbreak however, which means any time the iPhone is turned off, rebooted, or runs out of battery, it will need … Read More

iOS 6 Jailbreak Already Available with Redsn0w 0.9.13dev

Jun 14, 2012 - 15 Comments
Redsn0w jailbreak for iOS 6 beta

The first beta of iOS 6 has only been in the wild a few days but has already been jailbroken. The DevTeam released a dev build of Redsn0w 0.9.13 to handle the jailbreak which works on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch 4G, though each device is tethered for the time being and there … Read More

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