Monday, 3 February 2014

How to Jailbreak the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV

This page is our ultimate guide to jailbreaking. Along with information and frequently asked questions about everything jailbreak related, you will find some detailed tutorials on how to jailbreak your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Apple TV.

If you already know a lot about jailbreaking and you’re just looking for guides and tutorials, then scroll down to find instructions on how to jailbreak. If you are new to jailbreaking and want to learn more, we suggest you spend a few minutes reading more about this simple process.
At the bottom of this page, you will find information about various jailbreak methods. Simply look for the iOS version you want to jailbreak and the type of iOS device you have, then click on the link to see a detailed tutorial about jailbreaking the iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, and Apple TV.

What is Jailbreaking?

Jailbreaking is the process by which Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS, is modified to run unsigned code in order to gain access to files that Apple wouldn’t normally let you access.
Jailbreaking adds unofficial application installers to your iOS device, such as Cydia, which let you download many 3rd-party applications, tweaks, and extensions that are unavailable through the App Store. These packages open up endless possibilities to do things on your iOS device that a non-jailbroken iOS device would never be able to do.
You can install extensions that give you instant access to your system settings from anywhere on your iOS device, bypass certain restrictions set in place by Apple and the carriers, and find packages that give you more control over your iOS experience.
Jailbreaking is about freeing your iOS device from Apple’s restrictions to let you install anything you want.

What are the Benefits of Jailbreaking?

The main reason why you’d want to jailbreak is to have the ability to install third party applications and tweaks that Apple doesn’t or wouldn’t approve in the App Store. There are tons of applications that don’t meet Apple standards and do things that Apple doesn’t want you to do on your iOS device for various reasons.
For example, Apple doesn’t allow you to customize your iPhone by changing app icons or the general user interface of your device. Thanks to the jailbreak community, there are several ways to completely change the way your iPhone looks, WinterBoard being the most popular one.
Besides applications, jailbreaking also gives you access to tweaks, mods, and extensions. These not exactly considered applications. They bring subtle improvements to the way your iOS device operates. For instance, Five Icon Switcher is a tweak that lets you have 5 icons in the iPhone app switcher at once, instead of the default 4.
A lot of people jailbreak their iOS device in order to unlock it to work on a different carrier. When you want to unlock your iPhone, the first step is to jailbreak it to then run and run software that will let you have other carriers work on your iPhone. For more information about unlocking, visit our dedicated unlock page.

Is Jailbreaking Legal?

Jailbreaking is completely legal, at least here in the US. For a long time, jailbreaking was considered illegal by the US government based on copyright litigation. In July of 2010, the US government passed a rule that made jailbreaking legal.
There is nothing to worry about. Even if you don’t live in the US, there’s a very slim chance that Apple would sue you because you jailbroke your iPhone. It hasn’t happened yet, and people all over the world have been jailbreaking since 2007.

Does Jailbreaking Void my Warranty?

Yes and no. Yes, because if you go to the Apple store and show your jailbroken iPhone to an Apple employee, you will be told that you can’t receive customer support because you voided your warranty the minute you jailbroke. Apple of course acknowledges the US government’s DMCA exception ruling that makes jailbreak legal, but that doesn’t mean that Apple has to allow jailbreak in its customer agreement.
From Apple’s support article on jailbreaking:
“Apple strongly cautions against installing any software that hacks the iOS. It is also important to note that unauthorized modification of the iOS is a violation of the iPhone end-user license agreement and because of this, Apple may deny service for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that has installed any unauthorized software.”
If you really have to take your iOS device to an Apple store, you can always restore it to its factory settings in iTunes. This will bring your iOS device back to the way it was when you first bought it, and Apple will have no way of telling that you ever jailbroke.
Many people have taken previously jailbroken devices to Apple several times before that were restored beforehand. Apple is usually not able to tell will provide full and normal customer support.

Can I Brick My iPhone if I Jailbreak?

You might have heard a few horror stories about people who tried to jailbreak their iPhone or iPad and ended up turning it into a brick. While this could have happened in the early days of the iPhone, this is now completely impossible.
The worst thing that could happen when trying to jailbreak is that it might get stuck and become unresponsive, in which case some people may automatically think that there’s no hope. You’re always able to restore your iOS device’s firmware back to the stock version, and following these simple steps will make sure your iPhone or iPad goes back to its original state.

Is Jailbreaking the Same as Unlocking?

No, jailbreaking and unlocking are two different things. To unlock your iPhone, you usually have to jailbreak first. As noted previously, jailbreaking an iPhone lets you install third party applications and mods, while unlocking allows you to use your iPhone on a different carrier.
You can learn more about the difference between jailbreaking and unlocking if you’re interested.

Can I Still Use iTunes and the App Store After Jailbreaking?

People often ask this question. Yes, you can use iTunes and the App Store after jailbreaking your device. As a matter of fact, nothing will really change. The only notable change to your iOS device will be that, after jailbreaking, you will have a new application installed on your device called Cydia.

What is Cydia?

In short, Cydia is like the App Store of jailbreak applications. Just like the App Store, you can browse Cydia for apps, tweaks, and mods. Just like the App Store, you can download and install Cydia apps effortlessly. Most apps and tweaks in Cydia are free, but it is not unusual for a jailbreak app to sell for a few dollars.

Will Jailbreaking Prevent Me from Updating iOS?

If your iOS device is jailbroken and you decide to update it to the latest version of iOS, doing so will overwrite the jailbreak and restore your device to its factory settings. This might not be a big problem for most people, but it can become an issue for people who rely a lot of jailbreak apps and tweaks.
Every time Apple releases a new iOS update, hackers generally aren’t too far behind with an update for the tools that let you jailbreak. When a new iOS version and accompanying jailbreak are released, the preferred method is to backup your device first, update to the latest iOS version, and jailbreak again using one of the updated tools.
It’s important to note that it sometimes takes a while for hackers to develop a jailbreak following an iOS update, which is why we usually recommend jailbreakers to hold off on updating when a new iOS version is made available.

What are the different types of jailbreaks?

The are 3 types of jailbreaks: tethered, semi tethered, and untethered. Read this article to learn more about the differences between these kinds of jailbreak.

Can Jailbreaking Allow Me to Get App Store Applications for Free?

Yes, but we do not recommend installing pirated apps on your jailbroken device. Not only are you doing something illegal, but you’re also stealing money from hard working developers. We do not help troubleshoot or give support on app piracy.

Is Jailbreaking Easy?

These days, jailbreaking is very easy. Usually, you just need to download a piece of software, plug your iOS device into your computer, and run the software. There is no specific knowledge or skills required.
You will find some very useful tutorials on how to jailbreak at the bottom of this page. If you don’t feel completely comfortable jailbreaking your iOS device, make sure to have a look at our tutorials, they will guide you through the process with step-by-step instructions and illustrations.

What is the Best Jailbreak Tool?

There isn’t a “best” jailbreak tool, as tools are constantly being updated and replaced with new and improved methods. Performing an actual jailbreak can be a very different experience depending on your iOS device and software version. What tool you use is also determined by if you use a Mac or Windows computer.

Does it Cost Anything to Jailbreak?

No. You should never pay for a jailbreak.
Hackers that develop jailbreaks do it for free, sometimes (rarely) asking for donations. Some people may charge you to jailbreak your iOS device for you. If it makes you feel better to pay someone, you can do that, but why pay when you can do it yourself for free?

How to Jailbreak Your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Apple TV

Download Jailbreak Tools

If you’re an avid iDownloadBlog reader, then you know we are all about jailbreaking! On top of our excellent coverage of everything jailbreak, including jailbreak apps and tweaks, we figured we should make it easy for you to quickly access to some of the most popular jailbreak tools available.
Pretty much every jailbreak tool ever released is available here for download. Obviously, some of them are outdated but we like to keep them here as legacy download links.
As always, please feel free to get in touch with us if you think we forgot something or if something is broken.

Download PP 25 jailbreak for iOS 8

25 PP jailbreak icon
25 PP is a jailbreak tool from a Chinese team of hackers of which we know very little. This tool has the particularity of being the only one available to jailbreak iOS 8.1.2 on Mac. At this time, it is unknown how safe this tool really is.

Download TaiG jailbreak for iOS 8

TaiG Jailbreak icon
TaiG for iOS 8 was released on November 29, 2014. Developed by the TaiG team, this jailbreak comes roughly a month after Pangu released the first jailbreak for iOS 8.

Download Pangu for iOS 8

Pangu icon
Pangu for iOS 8 was released on October 22, 2014. Developed by the Pangu Team, a group of hackers from China, this release of Pangu was the first jailbreak available for iOS 8.

Download Pangu for iOS 7

Pangu icon
Pangu is a jailbreak tool released in June 2014 by the Pangu Team, a group of hackers from China. Very little is known so far about the Pangu Team. The Pangu jailbreak is the first jailbreak for iOS 7.1.x. You can download the latest version of Pangu below. Click here to read our coverage of the Pangu jailbreak.

iOS 7.0.4:

iOS 7.0.3:

iOS 7.0.2:

iOS 6.1.3 to 6.1.5:

iOS 6.1.2:

iOS 6.1.1:

iOS 6.1:

iOS 6.0.1:

iOS 6:

iOS 5.1.1:

iOS 5.1:

  • Jailbreak iPhone 4S: No jailbreak for this firmware version
  • iPhone 4: RedSn0w
  • iPhone 3GS: RedSn0w
  • Jailbreak iPad 3: No jailbreak for this firmware version
  • iPad 2: No jailbreak for this firmware version
  • iPad 1: RedSn0w
  • iPod Touch 4G: RedSn0w
  • iPod Touch 3G: RedSn0w
  • Apple TV 3:  No jailbreak for this firmware version
  • Jailbreak Apple TV 2: Seas0nPass

iOS 5.0.1:

iOS 5:

iOS 4.4.4:

iOS 4.3.5:

iOS 4.3.4:

iOS 4.3.3:

iOS 4.3.2:

iOS 4.3.1:

iOS 4.2.8

iOS 4.2.1

Jailbreak iPhone iOS 4.1

Jailbreak iPhone iOS 4.0.2

Jailbreak iPhone iOS 4.0.1

Jailbreak iPhone iOS 4

Jailbreak iPad 3.2.1

Jailbreak iPad 3.2

Jailbreak iPhone 3.1.3

Jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2

Jailbreak iPhone 3.1

Jailbreak iPhone 3.0.1

Firmware 3.0 Jailbreak

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How to unlock the iPhone




Unlocking is the removal of SIM restrictions on the modem, allowing the use of the iPhone on any carrier. The main reason to unlock your iPhone is if you want to use it with a different service provider (ie T-Mobile). Here are 2 articles you may want to look at:
There are two ways to unlock an iPhone. You can either do a software unlock, which usually requires some kind of hacking, or you can do a factory unlock.

Official Factory Unlock for iPhone

The difference between a locked iPhone and an officially unlocked one relies on the addition of the device’s IMEI number to a database of officially unlocked iPhones. The IMEI is like a fingerprint, completely unique to your device. When officially unlocked, your IMEI is added to an Apple database which authorizes the device for unlocking. There are now a few providers that have access to Apple’s database and offer permanent unlocks for a small fee.
The main benefits of a permanent IMEI unlock are:
  • it’s simple, and official (registered as officially unlocked in Apple’s database)
  • it works with any iPhone (unlock iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, and iPhone 5)
  • it’s 100% guaranteed to unlock your iPhone
  • the iPhone can’t be locked again, even if you update your device in iTunes
  • it does not void your iPhone warranty
  • no jailbreak or hacking required
For those of you looking for a permanent IMEI factory unlock for your iPhone, we recommend using the services of Chronic. From our own experience, Chronic has been very professional. He offers fast, affordable and reliable official factory unlocks for iPhone. Please click here to refer to his website for pricing information. To our knowledge, this is currently the best way to permanently unlock an iPhone, especially since there is no software unlocks available for the latest iOS versions.

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Software Unlock

This page is a reference guide for anyone looking to unlock the iPhone using software. Simply look for your firmware version and your iPhone model, then click on the appropriate tutorial. Note that at this time, software unlocks only work with older iPhone models that haven’t been updated to the latest software. If you’re looking for a reliable, permanent unlock, we can only recommend you do a factory unlock of your device (see details above).

Unlock iPhone 6.1

Unlock iPhone 5.0.1

Unlock iPhone iOS 5

Unlock iPhone iOS 4.3.3

Unlock iPhone iOS 4.3.2

Unlock iPhone iOS 4.3.1

Unlock iPhone iOS 4.2.1

Unlock iPhone iOS 4.1

Unlock iPhone iOS 4.0.2

Unlock iPhone iOS 4.0.1

Unlock iPhone iOS 4

Unlock iPhone 3.1.3

Unlock iPhone 3.1.2

Unlock iPhone 3.1

Unlocking iPhone 3.0.1

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Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Download links for iOS firmwares, jailbreak tools, and much more...

Welcome to the iDownloadingBlog. This page is the ultimate resource for every iOS firmware available, download links for jailbreak tools such as, Evasi0n, Absinthe, RedSn0w, etc, as well as links to some of our favorite softwares.

Download iOS firmwares

Looking for a specific iOS firmware version? Chances are it is listed below. Just scroll to the desired device, and select the firmware version you want to download. We currently offer:
  • iPhone firmware download links
  • iPad firmware download links
  • iPod touch firmware download links
Note: that for a short period of time, Apple required iPod touch users to pay for a software upgrade, which is the reason why some of the older iPod touch firmware download links aren’t available.

Click Here Download Firmware (IPSW) Files for iOS Devices

OR

Click Here Download Firmware (IPSW) Files for iOS Devices 

Jailbreak Tools

If you’re an avid iDownloadBlog reader, then you know we are all about jailbreaking! On top of our excellent coverage of everything jailbreak, including jailbreak apps and tweaks, we figured we should make it easy for you to quickly access to some of the most popular jailbreak tools available.
Pretty much every jailbreak tool ever released is available here for download. Obviously, some of them are outdated but we like to keep them here as legacy download links.
As always, please feel free to get in touch with us if you think we forgot something or if something is broken.

Download Evasi0n7

evasi0n-icon-evad3rs

Released by the evad3rs – a team comprised of pod2g, MuscleNerd, PlanetBeing, and Pimskeks – in December 2013 and it’s compatible with all iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and iPad mini models running iOS 7.0 through 7.0.4. For more information about this tool, please make sure to check out our dedicated evasi0n7 page where you will find the latest developments as well as guides and tutorials.
Download the latest version of evasi0n7:

Download Evasi0n

evasi0n-icon-evad3rs

Released by the evad3rs – a team comprised of pod2g, MuscleNerd, PlanetBeing, and Pimskeks – in February 2013, evasi0n has been a long-awaited jailbreak for the iPhone 5 and other iOS 6 devices. For those of you keeping score at home, it took the evad3rs 136 days to crack iOS 6.1 for the iPhone 5, compared to just 98 days for the iPhone 4S, 38 days for the iPhone 4, and just 14 days for the iPhone 3GS. Evasi0n is one the most simple jailbreak utilities available. It is an untethered jailbreak that works with all devices running iOS 6 to iOS 6.1. For more information about this tool, please make sure to check out our dedicated evasi0n page where you will find the latest developments as well as guides and tutorials.
Download the latest version of evasi0n:
There is no reason to use a previous version of evasi0n. If you’re trying to jailbreak your iOS device with evasi0n, make sure you download the latest version available, which is listed above.

Download p0sixspwn

p0sixspwn

p0sixspwn is a jailbreak utility developed by winocm, iH8sn0w, and SquiffyPwn. It is a tool for older devices running iOS 6.1.3 through iOS 6.1.5. It’s an untethered jailbreak and should work for any device running the aforementioned firmware.
Download the latest version of p0sixspwn:

Download Redsn0w

redsn0w app icon

Redsn0w is a jailbreak utility developed by the Dev-Team. Originally called QuickPWN, this jailbreak tool was quickly renamed, and has now become a household name for most jailbreakers. Unlike PwnageTool, RedSn0w works for both Mac and Windows, and is considered to be one of the most reliable jailbreaks by the whole community. For a complete rundown of this utility, including tutorials and videos, please refer to our dedicated RedSn0w page. You can also keep in touch with the latest RedSn0w news by following our dedicated RedSn0w tag page.

Download Absinthe

Absinthe jailbreak logo

Absinthe is a userland jailbreak utility for many devices running iOS 5, 5.0.1 and 5.1, depending on the device (please refer to our jailbreak page for a compatibility list). This tool was first released on January 20, 2012, and is available as a standalone tool (Absinthe), a command line tool, and as part of a RedSn0w update. Although Absinthe hasn’t been updated for iOS 6 and above, you may want to refer to our dedicated Absinthe page for step by step tutorials and information about this utility.
CLI tool (for Rocky Racoon 5.1.1 Untether)
cinject-0.5.4: Mac - Windows
cinject-0.5.3: Mac - Windows

Download PwnageTool

PwnageTool


PwnageTool is a Mac application developed by the iPhone Dev Team that allows you to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. PwnageTool allows you to create custom firmwares while preserving the baseband – a key component of an iPhone unlock – it is usually used by iPhone users who want to unlock their iPhones. PwnageTool was last updated to allow to jailbreak the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPod touch 2G, 3G, and 4G. Please refer to our dedicated PwnageTool page for complete information and compatibility list. You may also want to check our PwnageTool section that gathers all our tutorials and articles related to the utility.
Download the latest version of PwnageTool (version 5.1.1)

Download Sn0wBreeze

Updated Sn0wbreeze

Sn0wBreeze is a jailbreak utility developed by iOS hacker iH8sn0w, similar to PwnageTool, except it is only compatible with Windows. Just like PwnageTool, Sn0wBreeze will create a custom IPSW allowing you to preserve your baseband for a potential software unlock. Refer to our Sn0wBreeze section for the latest information about this tool as well as detailed tutorials on how to use it.
Download Sn0wBreeze v2.9.14 (compatible with iOS 3.1.3, 3.2.x, 4.0.x, 4.1, 4.2.1 to 4.2.8, 4.3 to 4.3.3, 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 5.2, 6.0.x, 6.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3)

Download Seas0nPass

Seas0nPass


Seas0nPass is a jailbreak utility solely dedicated to the Apple TV. By allowing you to create a custom IPSW firmware, Seas0nPass will provide you with an untethered jailbreak for your Apple TV. Make sure to check our dedicated Seas0nPass section to see what versions are supported and for full step by step tutorials about this utility.
Download SeasonPass for Mac or for Windows

Download GreenPois0n

Greenpois0n clear background

GreenPois0n is a jailbreak tool developed by the Chronic Dev Team. GreenPois0n was originally written using two exploits: SHAtter (a bootrom exploit) as well as a userland kernel exploit provided by Comex to make the jailbreak untethered. Geohot later released another jailbreak (limera1n) using a different bootrom exploit on October 9th, 2010, which led to a delay in greenpois0n’s release in order to implement Geohot’s exploit and keep SHAtter for a future jailbreak.
Please refer to our GreenPois0n section for tutorials and more information about GreenPois0n.

Download LimeRa1n

limera1n-icon


LimeRa1n is a controversial jailbreak tool created by famous hacker GeoHot. It uses an undisclosed bootrom exploit and Comex’s Packet Filter Kernel Exploit to achieve an untethered jailbreak. Make sure to check out our LimeRa1n page to see what devices and firmware versions are supported.
Download LimeRa1n

Other Jailbreak Tools


You will find below a list of legacy jailbreak utilities for download, including Spirit, QuickPWN, BlackRa1n, PurpleRa1n, and WinPWN.

Other Utilities

We cover many popular and less popular utilities on iDownloadBlog that all serve a specific purpose. For convenience purposes, all these tools will be listed below in alphabetical order. Please let us know if a link is broken and we will fix it asap.

Miscellaneous Utilities


BootLoaders: BL 3.9 • BL 4.6
Chronic Dev Crash Reporter: Mac • Windows
F0recast: Mac • Windows
iFaith: version 1.5.9
iFunBox: Mac • Windows
iREB 7: Windows
iTools.hk: Mac • Windows
iTunes: latest version
nito Installer: Mac • Windows
Semi-Restore: Mac • Windows
TinyCFW: Mac • Windows
TinyUmbrella: download link
TinyUmbrella Fix Recovery: Mac • Windows

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