Apple launches iOS 5.1.1, jailbreakers beware!

Apple has just released the latest version of iOS numbered iOS 5.1.1. This is basically an incremental operative system update as it basically only improves on variety of small issues, bugs and security holes discovered in March released iOS 5.1.

Here are some of the improvements coming with Apple iOS 5.1.1:

Better HDR functionality, especially for images taken within the LockScreen shortcut.
iPad only bug which prevented connecting to 2G or 3G network resolved.
Solved so called AirPlay bug.
More stable bookmarks syncing and reading lists.
Solution for “Unable to purchase“ error notification.

Minor RedSn0w jailbreak upgrade

Jailbreak is something every iPhone should consider to do. It is simple, fast and safe. And what is most important: when you jailbreak your iPhone or iPad you will be able to get the best apps and tweaks available out there. Your friends will adore you and wonder how exactly did you achieve some cool tweak or customization on your iPhone. Your iPhone will be uniquely customized to you particular lifestyle!

iPhone 4 / iOS 5.1 untethered jailbreak, confirmed by Pod2G

Another great news for all iPhone jailbreak users and fans. Famous jailbreak dev Pod2G has confirmed that he is currently running his iPhone 4 (on iOS 5.1) in a untethered jailbreak mode. We have already written about other jailbreak experts successful jailbreaking of iOS 5.1. Namely the same jailbreaking feat was accomplished by the Dev Team, Chpwn and I0n1c, but only I0n1c (Stefan Esser) has confirmed that his jailbreak is untethered. Hovewer, I0n1c declined to release his exploit to the public so far. So we think it is superb that @pod2g has found a way for untethered jailbreaking.

Jailbreak iPhone 4S and iPad 2 with the new version of RedSn0w [iOS 5.0.1]

Dev Team has seeded a new version of their famous jailbreak app, RedSn0w which can jailbreak your iPhone4S and iPad2 with installed 5.0.1 firmware.

This new release, RedSn0w 0.9.10b7, introduces a number of interesting new options. For example it adds for the first time the Corona jailbreak which is able to jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 on A5 iOS devices. It will also re jailbreak your device if you have removed accidentally your jailbreak. When preparing your ipsw file, it will get the necessary blobs from Cydia. Another cool feature is that it will show more informations about your device: it will show you the boot loader version, or if your iPhone has the easily exploited bootroom version.

iOS 5.1 jailbreak for iPhone 4S and iPad 3 in progress

iOS 5.1 jailbreak for non A4 devices like iPad 3 and iPhone 4S is still not available despite all rumors and widespread expectations. Apple’s iOS upgrades have successfully sealed all jailbreak exploits, which means that if you have upgraded your A5 iOS device, you lost you jailbreak. But we have at least some good news for you.

@Pod2gb, the developer which is behind recent jailbreak tools like Corona and Absinthe, revealed that he has found all exploits he needs for development of a stable and reliable jailbreak tool.

RedSn0w update released [Mac only]

The famous jailbreak dev group behind one of the best jailbreak solutions, iPhone Dev Team, has once more released a new version of RedSn0w for Mac computers. This time the update is resolving a problem appearing for users on Mac OSx 10.5 and previous versions. The bag was appearing only on older version of Mac OSx. Nevertheless, iPhone Dev Team is prompt and efficient when any bug is detected.

Here is why you should jailbreak your iPhone!

We are really hard line proponents of iPhone unlocking and jailbreaking at our blog. And time after time, we give our best to explain on how and why you should consider to jailbreak and then unlock your device. To put it in simplest way: it’s a safe, simple and very useful thing to do. From time to time we tend to write about other things too, like iOS games and interesting apps which aren’t directly related to jailbreaking, but our main focus remains on benefits of jailbreaking and the cool things you can do and enjoy only after you jailbreak your iPhone or your iPad tablet.

Jailbreak iOS 5.1 with Sn0wBreeze for iPhone 4 and iphone 3GS [Windows only]

Here is how to jailbreak your iPhone running on latest iOS 5.1 if you are a Windows PC user. This jailbreak is a tethered jailbreak and will work only on A4 devices. This means that if you have an iPhone 4S or any other iPad than the old, original iPad, you are out of luck. iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPad users can follow the instructions bellow.

1. Download latest version of Sn0wBreeze here. If you happen to use the Windows Vista or Windows 7, run the software in compatibility mode and as the administrator. To do so simply right click on the Sn0wBreeze icon and choose the appropriate options.

Downgrade iPad 2 and iPhone 4S to 5.0.1 now possible!

A well known jailbreak developer, @iH8sn0w which is best known for his Sn0wbreeze jailbreak, has just discovered a way to downgrade A5 Apple devices from iOS 5.1 to iOS 5.0.1. This trick includes using SHSH blobs and will probably work for A5 X devices as well when a new upgrade gets released. With a little luck iPhone users, will be able to downgrade any device providing the fact tat they have saved SHSH blobs for their devices.

RIM against jailbreaking

Canadian company, which is most famous for their BlackBerry smartphones, has announced publicly that it will resist and counter any jailbreak appearing on their platform. According to their official statement, if the jailbreak is easy to perform, it will be patched as soon as possible with a security update. If the jailbreak itself is complicated and not feasible for average BlackBerry user, RIM will counter this with the next OS update.