Apple iOS 8.1.1 beta released to developers; promises to make the iPhone 4s and iPad 2 faster

Apple is currently seeding out iOS 8.1.1 beta to registered iOS developers. According to the release notes, the update includes "increased stability and performance improvements for iPad 2 and iPhone 4s." Both these devices are currently the entry level into iOS 8, and have faced performance issues since the release of iOS 7.0 last year.

Pangu jailbreak for iOS 8 supports iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2

Team Pangu has released a jailbreak that works with devices running iOS 8.0 - iOS 8.1, including the newest iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and iPad Air 2. Unfortunately the jailbreak is currently limited to SSH (and Windows) only, and it doesn't have Cydia installed.

[GUIDE] How to jailbreak iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch on iOS 7.1.2 (untethered)

Today Apple released the iOS 7.1.2 update for compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. Fortunately it looks like the Pangu jailbreak is still compatible with the latest update, so you can use the following guide if you need help jailbreaking your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch on iOS 7.1.2

Apple's iOS 7.1.1 finally receives untethered jailbreak

Earlier today, iOS security researcher, i0n1c tweeted out a photo which showed the iPhone 5c jailbroken on iOS 7.1.1 and running Cydia version 1.1.9. The tweet stated that the jailbreak was based on a kernel bug. Winocm followed it up with a video demoing iOS 7.1.1 untethered jailbreak on a GSM iPhone 4, and stating that jailbreaking other devices would also be possible with some effort. 

[Guide] How to untethered jailbreak iOS 7.0.6 with Evasi0n

Today Apple released the minor iOS 7.0.6 update for compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. Whenever a new version of iOS drops, its always advised that you don't immediately update if you want to maintain your device’s jailbreak. Fortunately for jailbreakers the latest firmware does not patch the jailbreak vulnerability.

Evasi0n will reportedly be updated to support iOS 7.0.6, but if you want to install the update and jailbreak your iOS device right now, you can follow our guide on how to untethered jailbreak iOS 7.0.6 with Evasi0n

[Guide] How to jailbreak iOS 7.0.5 with Evasi0n 7 (1.0.5)

Apple recently released the iOS 7.0.5 software update for their iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c handsets outside of the United States, and for a while, it appeared as though the Evasi0n jailbreak had been patched up. Now the Evad3rs team have released Evasi0n v1.0.5 for untethered iOS 7.0.5 jailbreak.

Our step by step guide on how to jailbreak iOS 7.0.5 using Evasi0n7 version 1.0.5 follows:

Apple iPhone 4s, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5 jailbroken for life

iOS hacker iH8sn0w has discovered a way to untether jailbreak the iPhone 4s, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5 which are powered by the Apple A5(X) processor for life. Details are relatively scarce at this moment regarding the exploit, although if it were ever released in the form of a jailbreak utility, those in ownership of either device would be able to enjoy an potentially indefinite, untethered jailbreak.

[Guide] How to install Whited00r 7 and bring the iOS 7 experience to iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and older iPod Touch

Purchasing an iOS device can be expensive, but it gets frustrating when your device quickly gets old and you no longer get access to the latest software updates from Apple. Recently the company released iOS 7.0 which shelved even more of our older iOS devices by removing support with the update.

Last year we saw the rise of a tool called Whited00r, which brought an iOS 6.0 look and features to devices like the original Apple iPhone 2G, Apple iPhone 3G, Apple iPod Touch first gen or Apple iPod Touch second gen. Now the team have turned their attention to iOS 7, claiming to recreate the iOS 7 experience without slowing the handset down in the process.

[GUIDE] How to jailbreak iOS 7

Yesterday we saw an untethered jailbreak for iOS 7 released by hacker community evad3rs, about 3 months after the revamped OS made its debut. Dubbed evasi0n7, the exploit allows you to gain what would be the analog of administrator privileges over your iPhone, iPad or iPod device.

[Guide] How to jailbreak iOS 7.0.4 with Evasi0n 7

The Evasi0n 7 tool has been released with support to jailbreak all iOS devices, including the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c running iOS 7 - iOS 7.0.4. Following is a complete video tutorial on how to jailbreak iOS 7 through iOS 7.0.4 on all the supported iPhone and iPod touch devices.jailbreak iOS 7 through iOS 7.0.4 on all the supported iPhone and iPod touch devices using Evasi0n 7.

Untethered jailbreak available for iOS 7

An untethered jailbreak for iOS 7 has now been made available from evad3rs. The solution is a hack called evasi0n7 which will work on any Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Apple iPad mini and Apple iPod touch running iOS 7.0 through iOS 7.0.4. This is good news for those with jailbroken iDevices that have been unable to update to iOS 7 for fear of losing their jailbreak.

[Theme] How to convert your iOS 6 iPhone or iPod into iOS 7

Apple has drastically changed the look of iOS with their recent announcement of iOS 7. The new flattened look is bright and colorful and quite a drastic move from the skeuomorphic designs which Apple has used from the inception of their mobile platform.

Now the first beta of iOS 7 has been released to developers and is expected to arrive to supported devices this fall. If you are a fan of the new look who doesn't have a developer account and is impatient to wait for the launch of the OS you could consider installing the iOS 7 theme on your device instead.

[Guide] How to install Whited00r 6 and bring the iOS 6 experience to iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and older iPod Touch

Keeping up with the latest technology trends can be quite expensive, and iPhone owners will know that after two years their iPhones will quickly start missing out one several features enjoyed by the newer iPhones. Not everyone can afford the luxury of owning the newest iPhone and its likely you will find yourself still holding onto your trusty first or second generation iPhone.

Recently developers have released Whited00r 6 which promises to breathe life into your old iOS device and give it an iOS 6.0 like feel. As you may know iOS 6 is only available as low as the Apple iPhone 3GS. For those who own an original Apple iPhone 2G, Apple iPhone 3G, Apple iPod Touch first gen or Apple iPod Touch second gen you can check out our following guide on how to install Whited00r 6 and bring iOS 6 experience to your old iOS device.

[Guide] How to jailbreak iOS 6.1.3 using Sn0wbreeze 2.9.14

When Apple released iOS 6.1.3 to end-users they also patched the Evasi0n untethered jailbreak which was essential for the Apple iPhone 5 and other newer iOS devices.This means that if you accidently upgrade to iOS 6.1.3, there is no way to untether jailbreak your device. There is no way for newer devices to downgrade to older versions of iOS either. However if you have a older iOS device running an A4 powered processor or lower, you can tether jailbreak iOS 6.1.3

The process is applicable to devices vulnerable to the Limera1n exploit which include the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and the iPod Touch 4th. The iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, the iPads and iPod Touch 5th are not supported by this jailbreak.

If you have one of the supported devices, the guide to jailbreak iOS 6.1.3 using Sn0wbreeze 2.9.14 follows:

[Guide] How to jailbreak iOS 6.1.3 using Redsn0w

When Apple released iOS 6.1.3 to end-users they also patched the Evasi0n untethered jailbreak which was essential for the Apple iPhone 5 and other newer iOS devices.This means that if you accidently upgrade to iOS 6.1.3, there is no way to untether jailbreak your device. There is no way for newer devices to downgrade to older versions of iOS either. However if you have a older iOS device running an A4 powered processor or lower, you can tether jailbreak iOS 6.1.3

The process is applicable to devices vulnerable to the Limera1n exploit which include the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and the iPod Touch 4th. The iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, the iPads and iPod Touch 5th are not supported by this jailbreak.

If you have one of the supported devices, the guide to jailbreak iOS 6.1.3 using Redsn0w follows:

You can now run regular Windows apps (x86) on Surface RT / Windows RT

The Microsoft Surface RT is a beautiful device, with some respectable hardware powering it. Unfortunately its only limitation is its comparably small collection of apps in the Windows Store which is still in the process of growing. Unlike the Microsoft Surface Pro which is capable of running every Windows app available, the Surface RT and other Windows RT tablets have to stay limited to the Windows Store for their apps.

Fortunately it looks like the limitation can be bypassed thanks to the XDA-Developer community. If you own a Windows RT tablet and are willing to jailbreak the device you will be able to run legacy Windows apps on your Windows RT tablet.

[GUIDE] How to jailbreak iOS 6.1.2 (untethered) using Evasi0n 1.4

As you may know Apple recently released iOS 6.1.2 to fix several bugs which was plaguing the platform. Fortunately the jailbreak exploit wasn't patched in this release. However the Evad3rs jailbreak team have released a new version of their Evasi0n (1.4) which has full support for iOS 6.1.2 and allows you to continue to jailbreak your device untethered.

All devices which run iOS 6.0 through iOS 6.1.2 are support including the Apple iPhone 5. The only device which isnt supports is Apple TV 3, which cannot be jailbroken yet.

[GUIDE] How to jailbreak iOS 6.1.1 (untethered) using Evasi0n 1.3

Today Apple released iOS 6.1.1 for the iPhone 4S aimed at fixing cellular issues the Apple iPhone 4S has been facing since it received iOS 6.1. This obviously required the Evasi0n jailbreak tool to be updated to support the newer version of iOS. The Evad3rs team behind the jailbreak were quick to respond and have updated Evasi0n to version 1.3 with support for the iOS 6.1.1 update.

If you have already updated to iOS 6.1.1, you can download the jailbreak tool for Windows, Mac and Lunux. The jailbreak developers have also ironed out all the bugs from the previous build with this release, but be sure to report any bugs you may come across to ensure they are fixed with the next release.

The step-by-step guide on how to jailbreak iOS 6.1.1 using Evasi0n 1.3 follows:

[Guide] How to jailbreak iPhone 5 and others on iOS 6.1 using Evasi0n

Before we begin, I would like to mention that this is the untethered jailbreak we have all been waiting for. Unlike the tethered jailbreak which requires you to plug your device to your computer each time you reboot. The Evasi0n jailbreak supports all 20+ variants of iOS devices including the new Apple iPhone 5 running iOS 6.0 or iOS 6.1. Unfortunately the Apple TV 3 isn't supported by this method.

The jailbreak method has been developed by the newly formed Evad3rs team, who have made the jailbreak process extremely easy with their Evasi0n tool.

If you are ready to get started our guide to jailbreak your iOS device on iOS 6.1 using the Evasi0n jailbreak tool follows:

[Guide] How to Jailbreak iOS 6.1 on pre-A5 devices using Redsn0w

Apple recently released iOS 6.1 which brings a few improvements, enhancements and bug fixes to iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches. If you rely on jailbreaking your device a tethered jailbreak method is currently available for pre-A5 devices using Redsn0w. If you prefer waiting for the untethered jailbreak for iOS 6 on iPhone 5 you won't have long to wait as it is excepted to be released this Sunday.

A full guide on how to jailbreak your pre-A5 device on iOS 6.1 using Redsn0w follows: