Jailbreak is such a familiar unfamiliar word, and so much is said about it, but it is not entirely clear what it is. For many, this term is associated with hacking, pirated content and mandatory damage to the smartphone. Some shy away from this word as from leprosy. Well, it shouldn't be like that...

After all, there is nothing terrible in this procedure - this is just an official hacking of the iPhone operating system, which allows you to return to the user the wings that were so cruelly clipped by Apple developers. And the question of the sinfulness of a jailbreak on an iPhone can be safely left for forum verbiage.

What is a jailbreak? Jailbreak, aka “jail” is an official procedure that opens up free access to the file system on apple devices, and thus expands their capabilities. “Official” does not mean that Apple personally initiated this proposal, but, in any case, at the legislative level, it cannot prohibit this. She can only threaten freedom-loving users with a lack of technical support and warranty repairs, but even then, according to the laws of the Russian Federation, in the event of a breakdown, through no fault of the client, the smartphone must be repaired under warranty. So the intimidation is purely symbolic.

Moreover, it is not difficult to roll back this procedure, returning virginity to the sensory pet. In the warranty service, everything will look as if there was no jel and with it tons of pirated content.

There are two types of jel - tied and untied. The first is better not to consider at all. The fact is that the attached jel works only for the duration of one session, i.e. after turning it off, it flies, and then it must be carried out again. And the system begins to tightly lose self-control. And after turning it on, it either doesn’t start at all, or it works only partially - some applications are “silent”. But it comes out almost on a par with the new version of iOS.

But it is better to wait for the release of the untethered jailbreak. The name speaks for itself - it is not tied to the session and gives a more stable result, working seven days a week. And does not cause problems in the system. Usually.

Pros and cons of jailbreak

Well, what exactly is this “prison escape” for and how much do they give for it? Yes, not at all, the main thing is to erase the traces of the crime in a timely manner. Okay, cheating is not good, and there are disadvantages, so after weighing all the pros and cons, the user himself will make an informed decision.

So why do you need a jailbreak:

Well, why not do such a useful action? How do the fighters for the rights of Apple and all infringed authors argue?

So here are the cons:

How to find out if there is a jailbreak on iPhone

How to check if there is a jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 5s - and for any other model?

Cidia http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/ is a pirated app that can give away a "detached" iPhone with its head sometimes prudently hidden. The shortcut is removed to a separate folder or hidden using special tweaks. But the program itself does not go anywhere, so it is easy to determine it through a search.

You can check it with iFunbox. It is installed on the computer, after that the iPhone is connected, and in the device line you need to see if there is the word "Jailed". If it is, then there is no gel. The absence of this word should strain, especially if tomorrow you carry a toy for warranty repairs. After all, probably, the model is already jailbroken.

How to install jailbreak on iPhone

It should be noted right away that for each iPhone model, or rather, the version of iOS that it supports, there is a way to conduct a jel. If the method is chosen incorrectly, you can easily ruin the device. Therefore, if you are not sure that your favorite iPhone 5s or higher does not support this gel, it is better to use third-party services. Or install exactly the version that is mentioned in the instructions for the jel. How to update the "axis" probably does not need to be explained.

Jailbreak iPhone 3gs

The method works on iOS version 6.0, and with version 6.1 it may already work incorrectly. Moreover, the installed hack will be tied and after each reboot you will need to re-run the process. But the problem is solved by installing p0sixpwn from Sidia.

Action algorithm:

• The Redsn0w 0.9.15b3 utility is downloaded.
• The iPhone connects to the PC, after which Redsn0w is launched (on behalf of the administrator).
• In the window that opens, select Advanced > IPSW > IOS 6.0 IPSW.
• Return to the main page and press "Jailbreak".
• Select Install Cidia and click Next.
• The smartphone is entered into DFU mode (you need to confirm the action), and the program itself brings the gel process to the end, informing you that the attached JB has been completed.
• Then OK is pressed and the process is completed manually - based on the instructions.

Jailbreak iPhone 3g is carried out according to a similar instruction (without paragraph 3) and with the only difference that iOS 4.2.1 “breaks”.

How to jailbreak iPhone 4s and iPhone 5s

The order is as follows:

• Download and install the Pangu utility. As already mentioned, it works on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5s, or rather, with the operating systems they support.
• The program starts, the iPhone is connected - if the system is suitable, then the treasured Jailbreak button lights up.
• Now you need to click on it - after which the smartphone will be prompted to change the system date. The program will tell you exactly what needs to be done.
• A Pangu shortcut will appear on the smartphone - you need to launch it and continue to “break”. Rather, the program will do it itself. When completed, it will turn into a Cidia icon.

Yes, this is how it is – very, very difficult.

Jailbreak on iPhone 6/7

As you can see, an iPhone 4 or iPhone 5s is, of course, easy to hack. But what about owners of later versions of iOS?

And everything has already been done for them. So, first you need to download the files:

• Yalu ipa file https://mega.nz/#!W10jGaIZ!_Ph1J327fNlVPIS6Bq-cWVF…
• Cydia Impactor

• Now you need to connect the device to the PC through the latest iTunes;
• Cydia Impactor starts up - it's better to save files from the iPhone to the cloud beforehand;
• The device is selected.
• Yalu is dragged into the Cydia Impactor window.
• A window will appear - you need to enter your Apple ID details. It is better to create another account first.
• The action is confirmed - after that you need to go to the settings in the device management section and allow the developer account to be trusted.
• Now you can launch the mach_portal application that appears and enjoy. But only until the next power-on, because then you will have to run this application again. Jel - semi-attached, there is no other yet.

How to remove jailbreak from iPhone

How to remove jailbreak? It's very simple. You just need to update the operating system through iTunes. Updated iOS removes Jailbreak from the iPhone without a trace. Before removing it, it is better to first make a backup in iCloud of everything that is on your smartphone.

Conclusion

Yes, everything is quite simple and does not require much time or intellectual energy. But the question is - why buy an iPhone and “break” it when you can buy a less strict device?

Yes, Apple is quality, status, after all, this is the brainchild of Steve Jobs himself! This is truly a cult item. Therefore, it is worth buying it, and then “breaking it” - no one will see this, and the outwardly fashionable gadget will remain the same. In general, there is something to think about.

iOS is a fairly well-secured system. This is partly due to the limitation of the capabilities of ordinary users. For example, on Android, installation of applications not from the official store is allowed, but not on iOS. However, the ban can be bypassed by using Jailbreak. What advantages does it give and what consequences it can end, we will tell in this article.

Jailbreak is a hack into the file system of an iOS device. The irony here is that the title stands for Prison Break. You are constrained by the limits set by Apple, and hacking the device gives you some freedom of action. It's no secret that on an iPhone or iPad, you can't just take and view all the device's files, including system ones. Jailbreak provides such an opportunity. You install it and get access to the entire file system of the device. However, this is not the main advantage.

There are several types of jailbreak:

• Untethered- works even after rebooting the device.
• Attached- works until the device is rebooted. However, the device also works only until reboot. Further, the device will freeze during the boot process, and only a special program can fix the problem.

Fortunately for lovers of pirated software (although jailbreak is officially allowed in the US), only untethered jailbreaks have been released lately.

What gives a jailbreak

In addition to accessing the system, Cydia appears on your device - a store of applications and tweaks. Tweaks are additional improvements to the system, with the help of which, basically, you can customize the interface a little.

As for apps, that's what Jailbreak has always been loved for. If you don't have the money for expensive apps in the App Store, you can download them for free from Cydia. That is, Cydia is an application store that did not make it to the App Store for various reasons, or these are hacked free versions of paid applications.

By the way, if you think that after installing the Jailbreak, you will no longer be able to use iTunes or the App Store, then you are greatly mistaken. Hacking the system will not affect the operation of these services in any way, you just get access to the file system and the Cydia application store. However, there are a number of significant shortcomings here.

Versions of iOS for which there is a jailbreak

At the moment, almost all versions of iOS are hacked. Below is a table that lists the hacked versions, devices, and hacking utilities.

Pros and cons of jailbreak

In principle, we have already said about the advantages, but we will summarize them in a single list:

• Full access to the file system;
• Installation of paid applications for free;
• Installing tweaks to customize the system.

And now for the cons. Unfortunately, they are no less significant than the pros:

• If you have installed Jailbreak, then you will no longer be able to update your device to the latest version of IOS.
• A jailbroken device is not covered by the warranty. In case of any troubles, not even related to pirated software, the device will not be repaired for free.
• Often, the system starts to work more slowly, and even glitches in places.

However, if something goes wrong, you can remove jailbreak from iPhone or iPad. All you need to do is reset your device to factory settings using iTunes. After that, all pirated software will completely disappear from the gadget, and you can again contact the service center for warranty. There will be no trace of a jailbreak.

Do you need a jailbreak

And now let's talk about, probably, the most important question, is Jailbreak needed now, in 2018. Even the developers themselves answered this question. Jailbreak - died, as it is no longer relevant in modern conditions. Yes, the system is still being hacked, and just the other day a message appeared on the network about a jailbreak for iOS 12.1. However, this is of interest not so much to ordinary users as to hackers or Apple itself (to close new security holes).

Why doesn't it make sense for users? Firstly, many applications are now released under the free to play system. That is, you can download it completely free of charge, and already in the game itself make purchases or disable advertising for a small fee, which brings developers most of the income. Such a system is much more profitable, because several thousand people are ready to pay for the application, and several million are ready to download it for free.

Secondly, iOS has already implemented a lot that users would like to see (talking about customization, etc.). Now the system works quite stably, especially on iOS 12, and people are just too lazy to install something extra on the device. The era of interface customization has long passed, most people like the modern look of iOS and Android, so there is no point in changing something.

Articles and Lifehacks

Many owners of iOS devices do not know how to jailbreak on an iPhone. Recently, a new version of a special program for this purpose has been released.

I am glad that the process of jailbreaking iOS still remains simple, which allows any user with minimal computer skills to jailbreak on their own.

jailbreak procedure

• You need to update "iTunes" on your PC to the latest version ("Check for Updates" item);
• Next, back up your data using "iCloud" or "iTunes";
• You need to turn off screen protection if you have "Touch ID" installed ("Settings", "Touch ID and password");
• Turn off Find My iPhone (go to Settings, iCloud menu, Find My iPhone);
• Next, you need to enable Airplane Mode.

detailed instructions

1. Put your device aside for now and download "Pangu 9" to your PC. You need to install it and run it as an administrator;
2. Connect with a special cable (usually included with the device) your iPhone to a PC;
3. After the program detects your device, click "Start";
4. A window will appear in which you need to click "Already backup" (the program checks if the data was backed up);
5. The gadget will start to reboot, after the iPhone turns on, you must activate the “Airplane Mode” again in order for the jailbreak process to continue;
6. Soon, the application will notify you that you need to launch the "Pangu" program on your iPhone (the shortcut will appear on the gadget's desktop) and allow it access to photos;
7. After the end of the process, the device will reboot again, “Jailbreak completed” will appear in “Pangu 9”;
8. You can disconnect the gadget from the computer, the jailbreak is installed.

In this article, we will try to tell you in detail about what a jailbreak is, its types, advantages and disadvantages. Verbatim jailbreak translated from English as "Prison Break". Jailbreak is a process in which it becomes possible to freely access the file system, in simple words, it is hacking the firmware of the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch. Many people confuse Jailbreak with Unlock (unlock, unlock, unlock), but these are completely different things. Read more about Unlock in.

Jailbreak Benefits

- the ability to install applications from tweaks that, for one reason or another, cannot be officially placed on the App Store. There are ones that allow you to completely change the look of iOS, as well as expand the functionality of the iPhone or iPad.
- the ability to install hacked paid applications from App Sore for free;
- the ability for the process of unlocking (unlock, unlock) iPhone to work with any SIM-cards of mobile operators. Jailbreak unlocking is relevant only for the first iPhone models (up to iPhone 4).

Jailbreak is legal and is completely legal, at least in the US. In the summer of 2010, the US government decided to make jailbreak legal. What harm can a jailbreak bring? The worst thing that can happen when trying to jailbreak is iPhone freezing. Some users believe that this is irreparable, in fact, it can be easily restored to working condition, for example, with the help of.

Disadvantages of Jailbreak

- Jailbroken iPhones and iPads cannot be updated to the new version of iOS;
- A jailbroken device is NOT covered under warranty, but you can always restore it to factory settings using iTunes. Apple service employees will not be able to prove that your device has been jailbroken.

Types of Jailbreak

- untethered (full, untethered) jailbreak works (does not crash) after the device is rebooted. This is the main difference from a tethered jailbreak.
- tethered jailbreak only works until the device is rebooted. In the event of a shutdown or reboot, the device will not turn on again (“hang” on a white apple when loading). To enable and normal operation, you will need to boot the device using a specific program. All data on the device (programs, music, video, etc.) will not be damaged in this case.

In recent years, hackers have not posted tools to get a tethered jailbreak on the Web.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jailbreak

Question: can i use iTunes and App Store after jailbreak?
Answer: Yes, you certainly may! Jailbreak does not affect access to the App Store in any way. The biggest noticeable change will be the appearance of a new application on your device - Cydia;

Question: What is Cydia?
Answer: We have a separate section dedicated to this issue on our website. But, in short, the functions of Cydia are the same as those of the App Store. It hosts applications from developers whose applications for placement in the App Store were rejected by Apple for one reason or another. Cydia also has paid apps, but most are free. Applications (tweaks), ringtones and themes are available for installation.

Question: How to remove jailbreak?
Answer: Restoring (flashing) your device () to the official firmware will completely remove the jailbreak.

Question: how much is the program that allows you to get a jailbreak?
Answer: All jailbreak software, hackers distribute is free sometimes asking for donations.

How to untethered jailbreak iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Today, owners of iPhones, iPads and iPods have the opportunity to bring their devices running iOS 11.

Hacking became possible thanks to the efforts of programmer Jonathan Levin and the LiberiOS utility.

What iOS and devices is jailbreak compatible with

Before you start jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad, make sure it is compatible with the LiberiOS utility. According to the developer, the jailbreak can be performed on any 64-bit device.

LiberiOS is compatible with:

• iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5s;
• 12.9"" iPad Pro, 12.9"" iPad Pro (2nd generation), 10.5"" iPad Pro (1st generation), 9.7"" iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad;
• iPod Touch 6G.

Prerequisite - installed iOS 11 of the following versions:

• iOS 11.0.1, iOS 11.0.2, iOS 11.0.3;
• iOS 11.1, iOS 11.1.1, iOS 11.1.2.

For jailbreak unsuitable iOS 11.2 and iOS 11.2.1, as Apple fixed a bug needed for the hack in them.

The editors are not responsible for the performance of your iOS devices. Everything you do, you do at your own peril and risk.

Step 0. Before starting the procedure without fail back up your iOS device using the latest version of iTunes.

Step 3 Connect your iOS device with a Lightning cable, launch Cydiaimpactor on your computer or laptop, and drag the IPA file onto the Cydiaimpactor window.

Step 4 Enter your Apple account details Apple ID.

Step 5 On an iOS device, open Settings -> General -> Profiles and confirm the trust level for the profile associated with the jailbreak.

Step 6 Return to the Sptingboard (Desktop) of iOS devices and launch the LiberiOS utility (white icon with lines). In the application that opens, select " Do it" and wait for the hacking procedure to finish.

Step 7. As soon as the jailbreak is completed, you will see the following message:

Congratulations, the iOS 11 hack is over and you now have access to the private partition of the operating system.

What you need to know about iOS 11 jailbreak

After completing the hacking procedure, you should consider a few points related to the LberiOS utility.

Firstly, the hack does not open access to the Cydia tweaks store. The developers of the store have not yet had time to prepare it for iOS 11.

Secondly, you get a tethered jailbreak, which means that after each reboot of the device, you will have to repeat steps 3-7 described in this manual.

Thirdly, every seven days you will have to re-sign the application, since the certificate belonging to it expires. Simply put, get ready to do steps 3-7 once a week.

Otherwise, Jonathan Levin managed to make a great New Year's gift for jailbreak supporters.