Jailbreaking Megathread - Hardware & Software

[IMG]http://i35.tinypic.com/2gx1vlf.png[/IMG] Jailbreaking is a process that allows iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch users to run third-party unsigned code on their devices by unlocking the operating system and allowing the user root access. Once jailbroken, iPhone users are able to download many extensions and themes previously unavailable through the App Store via unofficial installers such as Cydia. A jailbroken iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch is still able to use the App Store and iTunes. Jailbreaking is different from SIM unlocking, which, once completed, means that the mobile phone will accept any SIM without restriction on, for example, the country or network operator of origin. Jailbreaking, according to Apple, can void Apple's warranty on the device, although this is quickly remedied by restoring the device in iTunes. Cydia founder Jay Freeman estimates that over 10% of all iPhones are jailbroken. The first jailbreaking method was released on July 10, 2007, and a month later the first third-party game was released for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Three months after the initial jailbreak, another method was discovered, which led to a cat and mouse game between Apple and hackers to patch and exploit security holes. In February the Italian hacker Zibri found the most important key inside the iPhone which then lead to all upcoming jailbreak methods. Zibri himself coded and freely distributed ZiPhone, the easiest jailbreak of all. Upon the nearing release of OS 2.0 (previously iPhone OS), a hacker group called the iPhone Dev Team released a jailbreaking application named PwnageTool that used a graphical user interface to jailbreak 2G and 3G versions of the iPhone, and the first generation of iPod Touches then available. In January 2009, the iPhone Dev Team commenced work on jailbreaking the iPod Touch 2G. On March 17, 2009, Apple announced the release of iOS 3.0, which remained unbroken until the iPhone Dev Team released PwnageTool 3.0 and redsn0w 0.7.2 three months later. The iOS 3.1 release in September 2009 again disabled jailbreaking, which was followed by a new version of PwnageTool able to jailbreak all devices except the iPod Touch 3G; the iPod Touch would remain unhacked for a month, until the release of George Hotz's blackra1n. See more at [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_jailbreaking[/url] [b]JAILBREAKS FOR IDEVICES:[/b] Spirit: [url]http://spiritjb.com/[/url] Works for: 3.1.2, 3.1.3, and 3.2 (not 3.2.1) JailbreakMe: [url]http://www.jailbreakme.com/[/url] Visit on iDevice Works for: All but 4.0.2/3.2.2 [b](Do NOT upgrade for 4.0.2/3.2.2!)[/b] (iPhones can be jailbroken on 4.0.2 using redsn0w) blackra1n: [url]http://blackra1n.com/[/url] Works for: 3.0 and 3.1.2 redsn0w: [url]http://redsn0w.com/[/url] Works for: 3.0 and 3.1.2 (plus 4.0 for iPhones) Note: If you are below the firmware version 3.1.2 then it is suggested that you upgrade to 4.0 or 3.1.2/3.1.3. [b]JAILBREAK-ABLE DEVICES:[/b] iPhone iPod Touch iPad _________ Thread will be updated when new information is available. :smile:

Very informative for apple noobs, but most iDevice owners already know these facts.

Well, this is more a thread on where you can discuss jailbreaks I suppose, not really to inform people about what a jailbreak is. But a 'here you discuss jailbreaks' is no content and therefore a bad thread. Anyway, is the 4.0.2 (iTouch 2g) already jailbreakable with MC models? I heard redsn0w does it, but only on non mc models.

You should change 4.0.2 to 4.0.2+

Sticky thread so we don't have 1000 HOW DOSE I JAILBREK IPOD

[QUOTE=jlj1;24336555]You should change 4.0.2 to 4.0.2+[/QUOTE] wait, what's 4.0.2+

4.0.2 and Up [editline]02:59PM[/editline] He will neglect this thread and people will go "OMG WHY NO WORK"

Supposedly all of apple's devices are in jail due to heavy crime activity.

I seriouly hope they release Jailbreak for 4.0.2 soon.. I'm a relatively new iPod user (Now I've had it for 5 days) so I didn't know that Jailbreaking was now legal... and as soon as my friend told me I went all :saddowns:

[QUOTE=Rach Runner;24338099]I seriouly hope they release Jailbreak for 4.0.2 soon.. I'm a relatively new iPod user (Now I've had it for 5 days) so I didn't know that Jailbreaking was now illegal... and as soon as my friend told me I went all :saddowns:[/QUOTE] If you're in the US, he got it all wrong. Jailbreaking is now perfectly [b]legal[/b].

Manipulating the software within the hardware you purchased should be a given right, not something punishable. I commend everyone who hacks hardware devices. My router is running DD-WRT, My Wii is hacked to play from USB, My PSP is hacked to play from memory cards, and my iPod Touch is jailbroken to make it useful.

The reason why reverse engineering is a threat to the hardware companies is solely due to two things: Potentials to piracy and use restricted features freely.

[QUOTE=Generic_Monk;24340662]If you're in the US, he got it all wrong. Jailbreaking is now perfectly [b]legal[/b].[/QUOTE] Crap... sorry about that, I was on my iPod and I was rushing since I had to do something so I put illegal instead of legal [img]http://forums.mcleodgaming.com/images/smilies/icon_sweat.gif[/img] But yeah, now that I know it's legal, I can't wait for it to come out for 4.0.2

[QUOTE=Rach Runner;24348829]But yeah, now that I know it's legal, I can't wait for it to come out for 4.0.2[/QUOTE] Not going to happen for 4.0.2, because there's nothing in that particular firmware that is worth loosing an exploit to get patched.

[QUOTE=Thund3rdome;24336870]Sticky thread so we don't have 1000 HOW DOSE I JAILBREK IPOD[/QUOTE] We don't have that anyway.

[QUOTE=PieClock;24364198]We don't have that anyway.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=989954[/url] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=983517[/url] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=986086[/url] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=985288[/url] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=984623[/url] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=979425[/url] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=980063[/url] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=977592[/url] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=976782[/url] [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=977012[/url]

[QUOTE=B1N4RY!;24351173]Not going to happen for 4.0.2, because there's nothing in that particular firmware that is worth loosing an exploit to get patched.[/QUOTE] :frown: Well there's always later updates right? You know, when they might have a reason to want to patch up Jailbreak for it?

What the hell happened to jailbreakme.com?

Any repos you guys recommend?

Do you fellas remember 1.1.x times? When the only thing that wasn't free was some Russian stuff, when we had Installer.app and iPhysics?

[QUOTE=Ezhik;24547521]Do you fellas remember 1.1.x times? When the only thing that wasn't free was some Russian stuff, when we had Installer.app and iPhysics?[/QUOTE] Yeah. :ohdear:

Should I recreate this? the OP was permab& so he won't be updating any OP

Yeah I think you should, By the way, any info on a 4.0.2 jailbreak for the iPhone4? Or should I downgrade to 4.0.1 and jailbreak from there?

[QUOTE=Biotoxsin;24375292]Any repos you guys recommend?[/QUOTE]

So, I think I'm finally ready for a new iPhone. My question is, if I were to get a brand new iPhone 4 out the box on 4.0.2, Would I be able to downgrade to 4.0.1 and then jailbreakme? Or is there another jailbreak for a new iPhone on 4.0.2 already?

Downs to 4.0.1 and then rock 4.1 when it's jailbroken

[QUOTE=codenamecueball;24674875]Downs to 4.0.1 and then rock 4.1 when it's jailbroken[/QUOTE] I just got my iPhone, 4.0.2, I was thinking of downing to 4.0.1 and jailbreaking, but is it worth it? I mean 4.1 comes out in a day or 2, and how long will it take for the new jailbreak to come out do you think? The new update comes out with some pretty cool shit so I hear.

[QUOTE=theLazyLion;24675841]I just got my iPhone, 4.0.2, I was thinking of downing to 4.0.1 and jailbreaking, but is it worth it? I mean 4.1 comes out in a day or 2, and how long will it take for the new jailbreak to come out do you think? The new update comes out with some pretty cool shit so I hear.[/QUOTE] It comes with... - HDR Photos - Game Center - HD Video Uploading - iPhone 3G Performance Fixes - Bug Fixes [editline]09:24PM[/editline] So yeah don't downgrade. Go to iOS 4.1 and wait for jailbreak. You don't know what you're missing and you can wait a couple weeks/months for a jailbreak.

[QUOTE=Generic_Monk;24340662]If you're in the US, he got it all wrong. Jailbreaking is now perfectly [b]legal[/b].[/QUOTE] Common misconception because of the new DMCA exemptions. Jailbreaking has [b]always been legal[/b]. The legality of it was formerly questionable but there wasn't much that could be said that would hold up. The new ruling however states [b]explicity[/b] that jailbreaking and other forms of modification are legal.

[QUOTE=i300;24680854]It comes with... - HDR Photos - Game Center - HD Video Uploading - iPhone 3G Performance Fixes - Bug Fixes [editline]09:24PM[/editline] So yeah don't downgrade. Go to iOS 4.1 and wait for jailbreak. You don't know what you're missing and you can wait a couple weeks/months for a jailbreak.[/QUOTE] Yeah, I'm going to stick with 4.1 for now, how long do you guys think the jailbreak will take to be out?