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iOS 7.1 beta 4 was released just a couple of days back and the feedback from testers and developers is that Apple patched some of the exploits which the Evad3rs used in the Evasion7 tool to jailbreak iOS 7. Evasi0n 7 was the tool released by the Evad3rs team just before Christmas to jailbreak all iDevices running iOS 7.0 to 7.1 beta 2. By the time Apple released 7.1 beta 3, there were indications that Apple have started putting things to start patching the exploits.  On releasing iOS 7.1 beta 4, it was noticed that Apple have patched critical exploits used by the Evasi0n tool used in jailbreaking the new iOS 7. What this means is that it won't be possible yet to jailbreak the iOS 7.1 beta 4. According to @iH8sn0w, there won't be any update to the Evasi0n tool to try jailbreaking iOS 7.1 beta 4. Invariably, people that value their jailbreak should stay away from the iOS 7.1 beta 4. At the moment, there is no word on whether the Evad3rs team will make a ...

The Evad3rs team have released an updated version of the evasion 7 jailbreak tool for a more efficient jailbreak process on all iOS devices. The updated evasi0n7 tool which now comes to version 1.0.4 is in particular targeted at solving some issues especially one issue coming from the iPad mini Retina that causes it to enter a boot loop. For those already jailbroken on their iPhone, there is no need to re - jailbreak their devices. This new update is meant for those that are performing a new fresh jailbreak. The updated evasi0n7 jailbreak tool can be downloaded directly from the evasi0n website which you would find at the bottom of the post. It's very comforting to see these guys trying to do everything possible to make sure that all iOS devices get a hassle free jailbreak. To get your device jailbroken, go to the link www.evasi0n.com and download the latest version of the evasi0n7 tool and follow the tutorial from this link . Only 5mins is required for th...

iPad 2 owners trying to jailbreak their device on iOS 7 with the evasi0n 7 tool have been experiencing a boot loop issues. This have actually sent back-off warnings to some that hold the thought of wanting to jailbreak their iPad 2. Fret not brothers, the solution to that problem is here and thanks to the evad3rs, its pretty easy to fix. In other to fix this lingering boot loop problem, one just need to go over to the evasi0n website to download the new evasi0n 7 1.0.2 beta that was released not too long ago. Although, success reports have been heard for those that have used the fix yet you should note that this is a better and may not work for since its still a work in progress. The truth is that more update to the evasi0n tool would come until all the dust is settled. So if you are not too eager to jailbreak, you can wait till the evasi0n tool becomes totally complete, may be at version 1.2. Download evasi0n from here     Anyways, let us know if...

There are all kinds of errors that can happen when jailbreaking iOS but when it comes to using Evasi0n7 tool there's is only one error that have become noticeable during the jailbreak process. This error happens when you begin the process of jailbreaking and then it gets stuck at the Configuring System 2 /2 stage.  Quickly, the guys at IDB also encountered the same problem and decided to ask Britta, a close friend of Saurik, who now shed light on the reason for the error.  Well, if you also encountered the same error we are talking of here, then the problem lies in your Windows computer.  As far as we know, the error is due to your computer not having enough computing speed to carry out the task the way it should. To get this fixed, you are advised to end any heavy duty application you are running on your computer, end any iTunes related task, make sure you have enough RAM on your computer.  If you are running the process on a VMware, yo...

Evad3rs just released an update of the evasion 7 iOS untethered jailbreak tool to Cydia.  The update which brings the Cydia package to version 0.2 seek to put some things in place and to also remove the Taig app store. The update is a version of the standalone 1.0.1 which can be downloaded directly from the website. This new update removes the Taig app store and adds additional important features required for future releases of MobileSubstrate. According to the official Change log on Cydia, the update is the same as that gotten from the standalone 1.0.1 version and those who already did the jailbreak with the 1.0.1 version don't need to apply this new cydia version of the evasion 7 package. For those that don't have this, you need to fire up Cydia and then search for Evasion 7 and then download the package as you would normal Cydia packages. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more smartphone news.

Yesterday, Sunday 22nd felt like Xmas for a lot of folks due to the iOS 7 untethered jailbreak that was released by the evad3rs team and today feels just like boxing day due to the release of an untethered jailbreak for iOS 6.1.3 /6.1.4 by iH8sn0w assisted by Saurik.  I can not imagine all that is happening right now in the jailbreak community but one thing is sure, this new iOS 6.1.3/6.1.4 untethered jailbreak would bring even more smiles to jailbreak loving folks or those stalked on a tethered iOS 6.1.3/6.1.4 jailbreak.  If you are one those craving the untethered jailbreak of iOS 6.1.3/6.1.4, follow these steps as suggested by iH8sn0w.  Steps Hello everyone, With the unexpected release of the evasi0n7 jailbreak, we are finally able to release the 3GS/A4 6.1.3 + 6.1.5 untether Cydia package. To grab it... 1) Have a tethered jailbreak (either via redsn0w [Point to 6.0 IPSW] or sn0wbreeze). 2) Open Cydia. 3) Click the "Changes" tab in the fo...

Following the scandalous events surrounding the release of the evad3rs evasion 7 Tool to untethered jailbreak iOS 7, the evad3rs team have released an official report detailing what happened and why the app in question Taig was included in the Chinese version of the jailbreak tool.  A copy of this statement is shown below.  Dear Jailbreak Community, We are deeply troubled by the rumors and speculation surrounding our iOS 7 jailbreak. We would like to present the whole story to you. Most of the concern surrounds the inclusion of the Chinese App Store Taig. In the course of developing the iOS 7 jailbreak, we were approached by the company with an offer of partnership in offering Taig bundled with the jailbreak in China. Taig is a Chinese App Store written in Chinese. tailored and, we believe, well suited to meet the needs of users for the Chinese market. Users are not locked into Taig. Cydia can also be installed and Taig removed afterwards. It would be deepl...

Today is almost like Christmas for some, especially those that are using Apple devices and waiting for an untethered jailbreak for their iOS 7 loaded devices. Evad3rs team, which comprises of elite hackers released the evasi0n 7 tool that is capable of jailbreaking Apple mobile devices, that is, iPhone, iPod and iPad running iOS 7.0 - 7.1 beta 1 & 2. The jailbreak tool was released today in a surprising way. It was so surprising, Jay freeman didn't see it coming; this he voiced out the tweet below and also expressing some concerns relating to Cydia. Evasi0n 7 tool is in the version 1.0.0 stage and there is going to be an update to it pretty soon as tweeted by the evad3rs team. This is due to some little glitches that would definitely be experienced.  The tool can be downloaded and used for those that can't wait for updates to this evasi0n 7 tool. The thing is, we love that the tool to jailbreak the iOS 7 firmware is finally out and working....