Untethered Jailbreak For iPhone 4S Will Also Support iOS 5

pod2g published a video of a successfully jailbroken iPhone 4S running iOS 5.0.1 and indicated that we've to wait for few more days for the untethered jailbreak to be publicly available.

MuscleNerd has just revealed that in addition to support for iOS 5.0.1 the untethered jailbreak for iPhone 4S will support iOS 5 as well. He hasn't confirmed if it will support iOS 5 for iPad 2 users, but he hopes it will.

pod2g had advised users to upgrade to iOS 5.0.1 and take a backup of SHSH blobs using TinyUmbrella for Mac/Windows, but there was some confusion if unlockers should upgrade or not. So few days back MuscleNerd clarified that users who were interested in unlocking their iPhone 4S using a software method should avoid upgrading to iOS 5.0.1 and stay on iOS 5. However, he didn't mention if the untehtered jailbreak will also support iOS 5. With today's tweet from MuscleNerd, there is a lot more clarity.

iOS 5.0.1 Untethered Jailbreak is here!

Merry late Christmas! It's here! he iPhone Dev-team has just pushed Redsn0w 0.9.10 b1 to jailbreak 5.0.1 untethered on iPhone 4, 3GS, iPod touch 4G, 3G and iPad 1. pod2g, the man behind the untethered jailbreak, handed his project to iPhone Dev Team and Chronic Dev Team to get implemented on both redsn0w and greenpois0n to release the final product -- iOS 5.0.1 untethered jailbreak.

Supported devices :
iPhone 4 GSM
iPhone 4 CDMA
iPhone 3GS
iPod touch 4G
iPod touch 3G
iPad 1
If you have one of those devices and are not on 5.0.1 yet, update now! The SHSH window is still open for 5.0.1 If you unlock via ultrasn0w or gevey, make sure you only get to 5.0.1 via a custom IPSW! Once you’re at 5.0.1, use the latest redsn0w 0.9.10 to both jailbreak and untether.
If you’re already at 5.0.1 with a tethered jailbreak, you have two choices: either run redsn0w 0.9.10 over your current jailbreak (deselect “Install Cydia” if you do that), or install the Cydia package prepared by the chronic devteam. The patches are the same regardless of which you choose.
Some of you are using a hybrid 5.0/5.0.1 configuration. If so, do not attempt to install this untether over that setup! You will most likely get into a reboot cycle. Do a sync and fresh restore to 5.0.1 then install the jailbreak + untether.

How to jailbreak your iDevice:
Connect your iDevice with your PC via USB, and open iTunes then Restore to iOS 5.0.1 (If you are already running iOS 5.0.1, bypass this step)
Start Redsn0w 0.9.10 b1, and press on "Jailbreak" button
Now select “Install Cydia” and click “Next”.
Now make sure your device is both OFF and PLUGGED IN to the computer before you click “Next”.
At this stage you will be presented with a screen where you will be guided on how to enter DFU mode. Quickly hold “Power” button and then while holding the “Power” button, you will now have to hold “Home” button too. Now after few seconds release “Power” button but keep holding “Home” button until installation begins.
Wait until you get iOS 5.0.1 untethered jailbroken in few minutes.

Downloads:
Redsn0w 0.9.10b1 for Windows (Run in Administrator Mode
Redsn0w 0.9.10b1 for Mac OS X

iOS 5.0.1 ipsw download:
iOS 5.0.1 - iPhone 4 GSM
iOS 5.0.1 - iPhone 4 CDMA
iOS 5.0.1 - iPhone 3GS
iOS 5.0.1 - iPad 1

sn0wbreeze v2.7.2

ih8sn0w's jailbreak/unlock tool for Windows

sn0wbreeze supports the following devices:
iPhone 3G[S]/4
iPod Touch 3G/4
iPad 1G
Apple TV 2

sn0wbreeze-v2.7.2.zip 22.55 MB

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Sony PlayStation emulators for the iPhone

psx4iphone v0.1.0

New Case Adds Unlocked SIM Slot to Jailbroken iPhones

Vooma has announced an iPhone case with a backup battery and an unlocked SIM slot, which adds to it's awesomeness The case works with a jailbreak only app that emulates the iPhone's native phone app to allow calls via the external SIM. Essentially, the case unlocks any jailbroken iPhone.

John Biggs, from TechCrunch tried a pre-release version of the case and was, apparently, very impressed.

Biggs states that once Peel PG92 is all set up, it works seamlessly. and even uses a similar interface to Apple’s own dialer. He notes that it's clear that the programmers had to cut a few corners to get the look and feel correct.

Biggs notes the dialing screen is actually a bitmapped copy of the original dialer and the letters and numbers are slightly warped. He goes on to say that all of the major functionality is recreated in the Vooma app.

It appears that the case fits mini-SIM cards, not the micro-SIM that fits in the iPhone 4 and 4S. Also, the external SIM could be used for voice calls only -- data most likely goes through the SIM card that's installed in the iPhone. Because the external SIM is used via its own app the internal SIM can still be used for voice calls even with the case installed.

Vooma has a sign-up form on its homepage to get more information on the Peel PG920, but the company has disclosed no details about pricing or availability.

PwnageTool 4.3.2 Releases -- Supports iOS 4.3.2 untether

iPhone Dev Team have updated the

ir jailbreak tool, PwnageTool, to include the recent iOS 4.3.2 untether from @i0n1c.

Like Redsn0w, PwnageTool 4.3.2 supports all devices that actually support iOS 4.3.2, except iPad 2:
iPhone3GS
iPhone4 (GSM)
iPod touch 3G
iPod touch 4G
iPad1

From iPhone Dev Team blog:

PwnageTool 4.3.2 now includes the iOS 4.3.2 untether from @i0n1c. (And look, the PwnageTool and iOS version numbers actually match!).

Note that there’s a corresponding update to ultrasn0w, which has been bumped up to v1.2.2 to get along with iOS 4.3.2 (the ultrasn0w update does not include any new baseband support!). Please reboot your iPhone using the normal “slide to power off” swipe after installing ultrasn0w 1.2.2.

PwnageTool 4.3.2 is still Mac OS X only.

PwnageTool_4.3.2.dmg 28.54 MB

Update On iOS 5.0.1 Untethered Jailbreak [Not yet released]

You may already know that pod2g has developed a untethered jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 3G, iPod touch 4G and Apple TV 2G running iOS 5.0.1. Pod2g has made additional progress on iPhone 4S and iPad 2 untethered jailbreak.

He has announced that he has handed over the details of the untethered jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 3G, iPod touch 4G and Apple TV 2G to Chronic Dev team. Meanwhile, he will focus on getting an untethered jailbreak going for A5 processor devices such as the new iPhone 4S and iPad 2.

He writes that he's read the comments on the blog, and knows that a lot of people are waiting for the A5 jailbreak. He also realizes that there are tons of people out there with A4 or even earlier devices who wants the untether now and don't care about A5 support now. Could be interesting to way till A5 support is finished to release or even 5.1, so that we don't waste an exploit that took me months to find and develop.

He states he needs to focus on bring A5 support and hopes he can find a quick path.

He also explains that he has given all the details to the Chronic Dev Team so that they can finish, test, integrate and release the A4 jailbreak as soon as possible. He says that he will not put all his energy into A5 support!

Unfortunately, it might end up disappointing some people who were eagerly waiting to release the untethered jailbreak in the next few days, however, good news for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 users who currently can't jailbreak their iOS devices.

Saurik Is Coperating With Pod2G To Solve Cache Issue In Untethered Jailbreak For iPhone 4S

Today, Chronic Dev Team's member pod2g --the iOS hacker working on an untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.x-- updated his blog announcing thatt Jay Freeman (Also known as Saurik)-- hacker/developer of Cydia-- will be helping him (pod2g) solve cache issue in iPhone 4S untethered jailbreak.

pod2g writes that he figured out the A5 cache is not a problem anymore. He states that he sorted it out by doing the untether in a single thread and by flushing all the dcache then all the icache in a row at a strategical point of the process. He said took him over a hundred of tests to find the key. He then linked to ARM (source link) explaining issues related to self modifying code (or code patching) on the ARM platform.

He goes on to say that he spoke with Saurik about the launchd boot process, and said Saurik found one missing piece of the puzzle he (pod2g) needed to have a perfectly stable jailbreak.

Pod2g claims that joining with Saurik in coding, an untethered iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak should be expected in the very, very near future--as in a few days. However, still no date set in stone.

Redsn0w 0.9.9b9 Released

iPhone Dev team have released an updated version of their very popular jailbreak tool -- redsn0w. In this version, iPhone Dev Team have added a few more nifty features for those who have ended up on iOS 5.0.1 for whatever reason. Redsn0w now supports iOS 5.0.1 natively, you no longer have to 'fool' redsn0w by pointing it to an iOS 5.0 ipsw. iBooks for iOS 5.0 and 5.0.1. Additionally, ultrasn0w compatibility has also been updated for 5.0.1 (update will be available on Cydia).
native support for 5.0.1 (no need to point redsn0w at 5.0 IPSW or use command-line args). Support automatically extends to all of redsn0w’s various functions: “Jailbreak”, “Just boot”, “Fetch blobs”, “Stitch blobs”, “Recovery Fix”
iBooks fixed in 5.0 and 5.0.1. This is a targeted fix that doesn’t remove entire sandbox mechanism. 5.x users already using redsn0w “Just Boot” can just use the new version without redoing entire jailbreak again
3GS old-bootrom owners can now create custom IPSWs without blobs
ultrasn0w compatability update (i.e. same baseband requirements) for 5.0.1 will be available on Cydia Monday
support for newer 8GB iPhone4 (which until now had problems with “Fetch blobs”). Thanks to @JKjeepnJeff for loaning us one of these newer i4 units for testing!
allows Windows users (not just OS X users) to use the “Custom” button to create IPSWs without baseband updates. (Update: please wait for 0.9.9b9b for this!)
accommodates APTickets in 5.x (until next Apple countermove). APTickets are crypto-verified before submitting to Cydia, just like the main blobs. Cydia server support for sending back the APTickets is upcoming. For now, use stitched IPSWs for 5.x. Due to APTickets, stitched 5.x IPSWs now require user to start in “Pwned DFU” mode
Support added for stitching 4.x blobs to iPad2-GSM IPSWs. Similar to @notcom’s TinyCFW but doesn’t require lots of RAM or a TSS-assisted restore. Won’t work for iPad2 5.x blobs (or iPhone4S at all) until a bootrom-level exploit is out
top line now shows whether (and where) a redsn0w update is available, or if the version being run is the latest. Uses DNS TXT record to alleviate any concerns about snooping
no 5.1 beta support at this time (major apps like Cydia are not yet compatible)
@pod2g has been doing a great job porting his 5.x untether…check his blog for updates!
Owners of newer 3GS iPhones must not flash the iPad baseband. The iPad baseband will not work on 3GS iPhones built later than 2011 week 35. You have a week 35 or later device if your serial # starts with xx135.

This update is still a tethered jailbreak for all devices running iOS 5 except old-bootrom iPhone 3GS.

An untethered jailbreak should be released by pod2g sometime in the near future, no ETA on a release.

Downloads:
redsn0w 0.9.9b9 for Mac
redsn0w 0.9.9b9 for Windows