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iOS downgrade Just recently, Apple released iOS 6.1.3 and many people that loved their jailbroken devices blindly updated only to find out that it is impossible to jailbreak iOS 6.1.3. Desperately, many of sort to downgrade back to 6.1.2 or lower for those with iPhone 3GS & 4 only to end up with a device in soft DFU loop; that is device refuses to boot up. Across various forums and discussion sites, this problem have been reported by those that tried downgrading using SHSH blobs saved on Cydia servers. Those that downgraded using blobs saved with iFaith and TinyUmbrella hardly experience this problem. This problem received little answer as to why it happens. Well, Saurik, the guy behind Cydia offered some insights as to why this problem occur. This you can find here for better understanding.  In summary, what he is saying is that Apple have implemented a kind of mechanism that only allow the restoration to most recent firmwares, more like most recent and two...

So you accidentally updated your device to iOS 6.1.3 without thinking but you want to be able to jailbreak? Well, you can downgrade your device to earlier versions of iOS like 6.1.2, 6.1.1, 6.1, 6.0 and even 5.1.1. The good thing about earlier versions of the iOS is that they can be jailbroken untethered compared to iOS 6.1.3 that can not be jailbroken untethered. Please follow the steps below carefully. Don't skip any step. Also, make sure that you have all the requirements below. For this guide, I am downgrading to iOS 5.1.1 on an iPhone 4 GSM. Consequently, depending on the version you want to restore to (X), iOS 5.1.1 = X for you. REQUIREMENTS Redsn0w 0.9.15b3 6.0 stock IPSW download here 5.1.1 stock IPSW download here 5.1.1 SHSH blobs saved with iFaith 1.5.6 latest version iTunes 11 iReb r7 download here Procedures STEP 1. Download Redsn0w 0.9.15b3 here . Extract and place on Desktop STEP 2. Launch Redsn0w 0.9.15b3 in Administrator mode STEP 3 . ...

Jailbreak and SHSH blobs can be very confusing for some people especially those that are new to the Apple world. Knowledge they say is power. If you have knowledge and understanding on a particular topic you won't have issues dealing with that topic.   At the time of this writing, it is not recommended to update your iDevice to iOS 6.1.3 if you intend on jailbreaking your device untethered. Furthermore, save your SHSH blobs with the software listed above. However, if you do not plan to jailbreak your device, feel free to update to the latest iOS version . Apple devices are one of the best kind of devices out there. Its so simple to use and relatively stable and reliable but there things you need to know when using an Apple device. Continue after the jump.  This piece is especially recommended for those that are new to using Apple devices and are wondering what all these terms means. Jailbreak   Jailbreak is an activity th...

Updated: I decided to upgrade an iPhone 4 with baseband 04.10.01 running iOS 5.1.1. The device was hacktivated and unlocked using Gevey. After 30 minutes I successfully landed on iOS 6.1 baseband 04.10.01 and still unlocked with Gevey sim. Ultrasn0w 1.2.8 couldn't download because it was not compatible with my iOS 6.1 which is strange. Through out the whole process, both Gevey and SIM remained in the phone. Here are my steps in a easy fashion and i Hope you find it useful. This post was published in February before iOS 6.1.3 was launched. If you want to install iOS 6.1 now, you will need SHSH blobs NEEDED ITEMS 1. Sn0wbreeze 2.9.9 2. iOS 6.1  - 6.1.2 IPSW 3. Internet connection 4. Redsn0w 0.9.15b3 5. Ultrasn0w 1.2.7 and Mobile Substrate 6. iTools or iFunbox or iExplorer NOTE 1: This post does not apply to those that want to upgrade to iOS 6.1.3 NOTE 2: If you want to update to the IPSW in this post as of now (1/March /2013), you will need SHSH...

One of the most anticipated tool is that tool that is supposed to jailbreak the iOS 6.1 untethered on all Apple devices. Contrary to the popular ones we have always had from Chronic Dev-team, this one is coming from the Evad3rs team and the name of the tool is Evasi0n which will be released on Sunday. However, people could be easily fooled with fake jailbreak tools that promises to jailbreak all iDevices on iOS 6.1 untethered. these fake tools are listed below and you are advised NOT to use them or PAY for any of them as they can render your device unusable or install spyware into your device. Most importantly, wait patiently for the legitimate jailbreak tool. It is usually free and very stable and legit. Fake Jailbreak Tools 1. Gull1hack & Blacksn0w V2 These tools by the Gull1hack team have been declared fake by the iPhone Dev-team. The tools was supposedly to jailbreak iPhone and iPod touch devices on the new bootrom untethered. 2. FastRa1n0.5 This particular one says ...

Apple has released four betas for the iOS 6.1 and we are awaiting the release of the final and Gold Master version of iOS 6.1 According to the popular hackers (Planetbeing, pod2g, Musclenerd, Pimskeks) working to get untethered jailbreak for iOS 6, substantial progress have been made to get all required exploits needed to jailbreak iOS 6 untethered for both A4 devices and newer devices. This conclusion is made in the light of recent tweets (images below) of these brilliant hackers. However, the only reason it's still not released to the public is because Apple haven't released iOS 6.1 yet. iOS 6.1 should be released anytime from 28th January. Once released, an untethered jailbreak for all devices running iOS 6.x would be released. In conclusion, the estimated time of arrival (ETA) for the release of untethered jailbreak of iOS 6.x for all devices would be after The Official public release of iOS 6.1 by Apple. Till then, stay focused and follow me @akinloluife for up...