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Comex is Most Likely Saving His Next iPhone Jailbreak for iOS 4.3

Alex Heath ∙ Updated October 23, 2016

So far, RedSn0w has been the only publicly released tool that can jailbreak iOS 4.2.1. The Dev Team warned users about the dangers of updating their iOS firmware to 4.2.1 before the RedSn0w beta was released. Around that time, the iPhone hacker, P0sixNinja, said that the GreenPois0n jailbreak would be ready for 4.2.1 around the same time as RedSn0w.

The GreenPois0n jailbreak has still not come out for 4.2.1, a LimeRa1n update is nowhere to be found, and all we have had is a somewhat unstable RedSn0w beta. Luckily, PosixNinja has recently said that the GreenPois0n (most likely tethered) jailbreak will actually be ready very soon. And Geohot could always come out of the woodwork and surprise us like he did with LimeRa1n.

After some drama about a leaked SHAtter exploit in mid-December, the jailbreak developer community has seemed to be a little more divided. Comex, a prominent personality in the jailbreak community, was supposed to be working on an untethered jailbreak tool for 4.2.1. However, it seems he might be saving his hack for iOS 4.3...

Dev Team Releases RedSn0w 0.9.7b4 Untethered Jailbreak

Sébastien Page ∙ December 30, 2010

The Dev Team just released RedSn0w 0.9.7b4, the latest version of their untethered jailbreak, which let me remind you, is still in beta. This updated version of RedSn0w brings the untethered jailbreak to your iPhone 4, iPad, and iPod Touch 4G for those of you on iOS 4.2.1.

The major improvement in this update is that you no longer need to run usbmux, which was very confusing for many of you (oh yeah, me included)...

Google Instant Now Available for iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ November 5, 2010

Google Instant has been bringing lighting fast search results to the desktop for a couple of months. Dynamic results are shown as you type your search query. Basically, Google guesses what you're typing as you type it.

This amazing technology has been duplicated with other famous search services like App Store Instant. We've all been waiting in eager expectation for Google to bring instant searching to iOS, and Google Instant has now been made available on all iOS 4.0+ devices…

Apple Releases iOS 4.2 Beta 3

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated April 2, 2018

Apple just releases iOS 4.2 beta 3 for developers. As usual when a new iOS version comes out, you may want to stay away from it if you rely on your jailbreak and your unlock.

If you decide to download and install iOS 4.2 beta 3, make sure to leave us your first impressions by leaving a comment on this post.

iOS 4.2 Beta 2 Now Available

Sébastien Page ∙ September 28, 2010

Apple just dropped iOS 4.2 beta 2 to developers. If you're not a developer, I'd suggest you stay away from it as it might mess up your chances of jailbreaking, and more importantly unlocking, in the near future.

If you do get it though, make sure to let us know what you think by leaving a comment here.

[9 to 5 Mac]

RedSn0w 0.9.6 Beta 1 Also Works on iOS 4.2 Beta

Sébastien Page ∙ September 21, 2010

This morning we reported that the Dev Team had released RedSn0w 0.9.6 beta 1 and that this tool could be used to jailbreak an iPhone 3G running iOS 4.1.

MuscleNerd confirmed earlier today that this version of RedSn0w can also be used to jailbreak iOS 4.2 beta on an iPhone 3G, but this doesn't come without risks as they are many bugs...

Apple Releases iOS 4.2 Beta

Sébastien Page ∙ September 15, 2010

Apple just released iOS 4.2 Beta to developers. As 9 to 5 Mac noted, it's not only available for iPhones as you can also download iOS 4.2 Beta for iPad, which will bring over-the-air printing.

As usual when a new firmware comes out, it is recommended that jailbreakers and unlockers stay away from it if they don't want to lose the ability to jailbreak/unlock in the future...

Apple Releases iOS 4.1 Beta 3

Sébastien Page ∙ August 3, 2010

It's here. iOS 4.1 Beta 3 was just released to developers. I'm wondering if it fixes the PDF bug that JailbreakMe uses to jailbreak the iPhone...

As usual, you have no business downloading and installing iOS 4.1 Beta 3 if you're not a developer. Jailbreakers and unlockers should stay away if they want to keep their jailbreak/unlock ability in the future.

iOS 4.1 Beta 2 Can Jailbroken With RedSn0w

Sébastien Page ∙ July 28, 2010

iOS 4.1 Beta 2 was released yesterday and according to MuscleNerd, you can already jailbreak it using RedSn0w 0.9.5b5-5. If you're not a developer, you shouldn't mess around iOS 4.1 Beta 2 but I'm sure some of you won't resist the temptation.

If you've updated to 4.1 beta2 on iPhone 3G or iPod 2G (non-MC), you can use RedSn0w 0.9.5b5-5 to jailbreak. Just point RedSn0w at the official 4.0 IPSW, even though you are on 4.1 Beta 2.

This will not hacktivate your iPhone so make sure you are on an official carrier. If you rely on an unlock, do not do this. Do not get anywhere near iOS 4.1 Beta for that matter.

MuscleNerd notes that you may experience network problems after jailbreaking iOS 4.1 Beta 2. This will be a problem until the Dev Team updates RedSn0w.

Again, proceed at your own risks...

Apple Pushes iOS 4.1 Beta 2. Download at Your Own Risks

Sébastien Page ∙ July 27, 2010

Apple just released iOS 4.1 Beta 2 to developers, and unless you are a dev, you have absolutely no business downloading and installing it on your iPhone.

If you do, make sure you don't care about future jailbreaks and unlocks because you might lose your ability to do it.

There doesn't seem to be much in this beta release except for the proximity sensor fix, which hopefully will prevent those affected from randomly hanging up on people.

How to Jailbreak iOS 4.1 Beta

Sébastien Page ∙ July 14, 2010

The iOS SDK 4.1 beta was just seeded to developers a few hours ago and believe it or not, you can already jailbreak it. The Dev Team didn't even have to do any work on the now famous RedSn0w as the 0.9.5b5-5 version can jailbreak iOS 4.1 beta.

Instructions to jailbreak your iPhone iOS 4 with RedSn0w remain the same. However, remember this is still a beta version. To date, this version of RedSn0w is only compatible with the iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G (non MC models).

Also remember that iOS 4.1 beta is called "beta" for a reason. It is released for developers and the general public should stay away from it.

iOS 4.1 Seeded to Developers

Sébastien Page ∙ July 14, 2010

Apple just pushed the iOS SDK 4.1 beta to developers. This move is widely expected to NOT fix the antenna issue but rather hide it behind cosmetic changes. This beta version (for developers only) will show bigger bars and will fix the formula that calculates how many bars are displayed, which Apple said to be "totally wrong".

Unless you're a developer, you really have no business playing with the iOS SDK 4.1. beta. Also keep in mind that installing this beta version or the future official iOS 4.1 may compromise your chances of jailbreaking or unlocking your iPhone.