If you’re in the market for a new iOS device that you can wrap your fingers around and mercilessly jailbreak, beware. According to ModMyi user “orbyorb”:
Any iOS device with a serial number xx050 (this week) or higher might be unable to be jailbroken via the limera1n exploit. Slightly older devices may be invulnerable as well.
For those not familiar with the inner workings of the jailbreaking software, the current favorite, Redsn0w, uses Geohot’s limera1n exploit that was supposedly “unpatchable” via software, and would require a hardware revision in order to patch. Many thought that this would mean we were safe until the iPhone 5, next-gen iPod Touch or iPad. But Apple may have found a way to patch the exploit mid-cycle.
While this is just on the iPad for now, it could mean Apple is rolling out the apparent patch to the full line of iOS devices, ensuring our Christmases are not so merry.
In the meantime, be sure to follow the Dev-Team (Twitter) and us here at Gadgetsteria for the latest. Catch the full story and visual evidence after the jump…
Those of you wanting to jailbreak your iPhone 4 on the latest iOS 4.1 and preserve your unlock/baseband have but a few more days left of waiting. The Dev-Team has released the image above, teasing us with the impending release.
The Limera1n-powered exploit is currently Mac Windows only. So Mac users are surely chomping at the bit for some jailbreak action. Meanwhile, hacker iH8sn0w has already confirmed that Sn0wbreeze is close to completion meaning unlocks will once again be possible on the latest firmware.
For now, sit back and keep waiting. PwnageTool is close, with Sn0wbreeze not too far behind. Baseband-safe upgrading is almost here.
Apple makes some great products. There’s no doubt about that. They’re easily a market leader when it comes to consumer electronics. But they’re far from perfect. The one thing that ruffles the most feathers as of late concerning Apple is that of iDevices and jailbreaking. Those whom are pro-jailbreaking say it opens up Apple’s devices, adds functionality, and provides an overall more enjoyable experience. Those on the other side of the fence, however, say it destroys the iPhone’s security, causes system instability, and could possibly lead to the end of the human race. Apple even went as far as to try and get jailbreaking be deemed illegal. That thankfully never happened, and in fact, was protected with a recent DMCA revisions which provides safe harbors for end users to hack their devices for personal pleasure. But Apple isn’t stopping.
A recent patent filing shows the Cupertino giant stepping to a new low. The patent details ways to deactivate, wipe, and render completely useless the jailbroken devices that proliferate the world. With the recent DMCA changes, it’ll be interesting to see how Apple can destroy users’ phones legally. The claims of security and poor user experience side effects are nothing but a BS smokescreen. Simple as that. Apple has absolutely no right to tell anyone how to use their device. If someone wants to alter their iPhone’s icons, skin, swap out a keyboard, etc., what basis does Apple have for wiping and deactivating their iPhone?
Some of you in iPhone still rockin’ an older iPhone 3G or 2nd gen iPod Touch may have been a bit put off after the iPhone OS 4.0 preview. Multitasking was definitely the big thing there and unfortunately for the owners of the devices listed above, they won’t ever see a single part of it. Apple will try to rationalize that it is because of lower spec’d internal hardware. But a solid 1 year+ of jailbroken iPhones running Backgrounder just fine calls Apple’s bluff and exposes it for what it is — a sham to get people to upgrade when they don’t have to.
So it’s with a bit of surprise yet utmost glee that I share with you this bit of information: The iPhone 3G and 2nd gen iPod Touch can in fact multitask and do so natively in OS 4.0. This little treat was discovered by a developer who goes by “cdevwill” on Twitter, posted the following:
wow looks like multitasking can be enabled on the 3G if you just set multitasking=TRUE on the capabilities plist in SB (N82AP.plist)
That’s great news for owners of those legacy devices who are ok with jailbreaking. For now, editing that particular .plist isn’t for your general noob. But give it a time. I’m sure a simple app will pop up in Cydia that will take care of all the under the hood tasks for you. Though an even better solution would be a simple app that could do this even on an un-jailbroken iPhone/iPod Touch.
It’s definitely an interesting development in the early stages of OS 4.0. Stay tuned…
Before we go any further, I must stress that I have never used Sn0wBreeze in any form and cannot attest to it’s effectiveness in jailbreaking your iDevice. With that said, continue on diligent reader.
The seasoned veteran on the iPhone/iPod Touch jailbreaking scene is the hometown favorite — the Dev-Team. Many people are impatient however, and can’t stand the whole wipe, build custom ROM, restore procedure. For them, a simple patch that gets the show on the road all without having to restore is where it’s at. I’ve had mixed results with the ‘ol patched jailbreak method. With that said, does “Sn0wBreeze” have “it” in regards to effective, fast, and reliable jailbreaking?
Since my iPhone was demoted to mere iPod, I haven’t been quite into the jailbreaking loop as I used to be. Because of that, I can honestly admit that I’ve never heard of Sn0wBreeze. Though Blackra1n and Sn0wBreeze sound like two totally different beasts, their goal is the same — to jailbreak iPhone 3.1.3. Though how they both go about reaching the less restricted end goal is pretty different. Blackra1n is a simple patcher. It expoits a common hole in the iPhone OS’s security allowing a jailbreak without a custom firmware. Again, I’ve had mixed results as have several colleagues of mine. In short: You’re mileage will vary.
Sn0wBreeze on the other hand works much like PwnageTool for Mac — it creates a custom firmware giving you the most complete and comprehensive jailbreak process.
I gave the video below a couple of views to get the details of how it all goes down. It isn’t as simple as pressing a button or two and sitting back, free to twiddle your thumbs. It will take some user involvement. Don’t get me wrong though, it’s like it’s rocket science or anything.
If you’re feeling adventurous and confident in yourself, watch the video below to get acquainted with Sn0wBreeze and then head on over to the Sn0wBreeze site to get the tools needed for the job. When all is said and done and for better or worse, let us know how it goes. I’m ever so curious…
Sn0wBreeze is Windows program that supports iPhone 2G/3G/3GS(old bootroom) and iPod Touch 1st Gen and 2nd Gen (non MC)
Frequent the digital underground of those ruthless and highly violent iPhone jailbreakers? It’s not nearly that dramatic or sinister, though Apple would like you to think otherwise. Truth be told, jailbreaking is a liberating experience. It gives back to you, the owner of the device, the reigns to do just about whatever you want. Nifty stuff.
With that said, obtaining such forbidden fruits came with several options. There is the ever infamous and stable Dev-Team’s “PwnageTool” which makes complete custom firmwares from scratch. Some people don’t want the bother of having to reload firmware and re-sync all of their content. Fair enough. For such people, Blackra1n was their poison of choice.
In case you were unfamiliar with BR, it is a project of a rather young hacker/developer who goes by “Geohot”. His work has spanned the generations of the iPhone and just recently moved into PS3 hacking — no small feat. With all of the accomplishments under his belt, it would seem like nothing could stop this kid. Unfortunately for us, Blackra1n’s users’ fears are materializing after the 3.1.3 iPhone update. The outlook isn’t too promising for now as a recent Twitter post by the young chap states:
“There is no solution for 3.1.3 on newer devices or 05.12.01 (baseband). There is no untethered jailbreak. I don’t know if/when these things will exist.
Disappointing stuff to say the least. But let’s be real, how many times have we heard these “jailbreak doomsday” tales? I seem to remember such comments following just about every iPhone update since day 1. With that in mind, don’t count out new devices/firmwares just yet.
**Important stuff: While the patch over a normal firmware method used by Blackra1n is not functioning on 3.1.3, the Dev-Team has in fact cracked 3.1.3 for all but there newest iPhone 3GS and most recent iPod Touches. Something to keep in mind if you really must have that ever so important and exciting 3.1.3 update.
The cat & mouse game between Apple and jailbreakers is nothing new. It will continue on forever as long as Apple maintains their asinine stance on jailbreaking in general, iron glove and all. The jailbreakers will feel increasingly pissed and frustrated with some even leaving to other, more inviting platforms. Yet life will go on.
To get any background functionality out of your iPhone, you know Jailbreaking is involved. So if the process is too much for you to handle or you’re too paranoid about all of the “What ifs”, go ahead and continue on anyway. The Palm Pre and webOS have one of the most visually pleasing and effective ways of managing running processes with the use of “cards”. It’s fast and easy to keep the clutter down and your phone operating in tip top shape. That same convenience can now be had by jailbroken iPhone users. If those fears of iPhone worms from hell are still pinging in your mind, please remember the only people this effects are those not smart enough to change the default password to SSH into the phone — simple step folks. With that said, the card-like app switching/process managing deal looks pretty darn good on Apple’s finest. To get the point across, a nice motion picture is included, click your way on in…
I’m sure by now you’ve seen at least half a dozen tech sites retracting their doubts (if they had any) about so called newer, “un-jailbreakable” iPhone 3GS’s. The fact of the matter is that it isn’t true. The bootrom as we mentioned earlier was indeed updated. But come on. Did you really think the jailbreaking community was going to sit idly by while Apple walks all over their miniature world in their pocket? Even though I was a bit worried too, I’m glad my gut instincts came true and that the jailbreaking community at large stepped up yet again. I’m just surprised how long it didn’t take! The “fix” to Apple’s bug was but a mere mole hole towered over by a mountain range — not much of anything at all. Determination and the pursuit of freedom overcome some pretty hefty odds don’t they?
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If you’re in the market for a new iOS device that you can wrap your fingers around and mercilessly jailbreak, beware. According to ModMyi user “orbyorb”:
