iOS 4.3.1 UNTETHERED Jailbreak released

[omslaw]

For all you iPhone jailbreakers out there, the UNTETHERED jailbreak for iOS 4.3.1 was released this morning!

Jailbreak with Sn0wbreeze on Winders or Pwnagetool on Mac.


Enjoy!

[tegbusa]

Thanks for the news!

I'm still waiting for the unlock for 4.2.1 though

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[omslaw]

Yeah, if you need the unlock...that isn't out yet.

[NINJA KILLER]

Thanks for the heads up Bro

[PADEROLIS]

I need to update my 3G! I'm still on 3.1.3; I just don't want to lose my Cydia apps and haven't figured out how to back them up yet!

[theskaz]

So, I have a Iphone 4 with 4.0.2 and it is jailbroken. is there a way that i can update to the newer versions while maintaining the jailbreak?

[ogre]

if you update, you lose the jailbreak, but then you can just jailbreak the sucker again.

[theskaz]

if you update, you lose the jailbreak, but then you can just jailbreak the sucker again.

sorry, let me reword my question: Is there a way to update the iphone 4 outside of itunes so that the jailbreak is not removed?

or is ITunes the only way?

[sideswipe]

redsn0w is a better jailbreak for 4.3.1....works like a charm

[PandaNin]

sorry, let me reword my question: Is there a way to update the iphone 4 outside of itunes so that the jailbreak is not removed?

or is ITunes the only way?

iTunes is the only way. You have to let Apple install the new OS first, then the jailbreak can happen against the new OS.

There is an app on cydia called AptBackup.

It keeps a list of all Cydia apps you've installed and then when you upgrade OS, JB again, then download AptBackup and restore. It'll reinstall all of your cydia apps. Or it's supposed to. Haven't tried it yet.

My problem is I have several apps from Installous and I don't want to lose them. Might have to bite the bullet.

[redkat05]

So I'm a jailbreaking newb. I am on 4.2.1

What do I do because I am tired of not having custom text tones

[redkat05]

Do you have to get the unlock before you can jailbreak?

[omslaw]

So I'm a jailbreaking newb. I am on 4.2.1

What do I do because I am tired of not having custom text tones

Jason - if all you're wanting is custom text-tones - that is, to be able to assign a different tone to a contact, upgrading to the latest iOS will get you that feature. In the last couple releases of iOS, 4.3.2 included - per contact, one can assign a "Custom Ring Tone" and "Custom SMS Tone".

But if you want even more flexibility, more tones, assign tones to different apps, etc., then jailbreaking is the way to go.

Since you're already on 4.2.1, I would download Greenpois0n and use that to jailbreak your device. Here's a walk-thru on how to jailbreak 4.2.1 with Greenpois0n: How to Use GreenPois0n Untethered iOS 4.2 Jailbreak (Guide) - iSmashPhone iPhone Blog

As with any upgrade, major change: make sure you backup your device first; sync it in iTunes, make sure you're syncing your music, apps, etc.

One thing to note with jailbreaking is that you DO NOT want to just upgrade to the 'latest and greatest' iOS - the jailbreak will likely not be there. That said, the latest iOS 4.3.2 does have a jailbreak out, but it's a little more involved.

I would start with jailbreaking your existing 4.2.1 and play with it. Once jailbroken, you'll see an icon for Cydia; this is where you'll download all the cool apps/themes/ringtones/sms tones, etc. that make jailbreaking worth it!

Make sure you download:

• SBSettings - puts commonly access settings available with just a swipe of the status bar (free)
• Winterboard - the prevalent theming engine for jailbroken iPhones (free) Once Winterboard is installed, you can search Cydia for themes, ringtones, SMS tones and install them. (Some stuff is free, some costs $$)
• ToneFXs or MyProfiles - either one of these apps will allow you to REALLY customize what you do with your tones. (both cost $$)
• BiteSMS - the best text messaging app out there! Emoticons, templates, you name it - if you do a lot of texting, it's a must-have. (costs $$)
• MyWi - lets you tether your laptop and other devices to your iPhone to access the Internet
• FiveIconDock - allows 5 icons in the dock instead of the default 4 (free)
• Backgrounder - More robust backgrounding of apps - including those that don't natively support backgrounding (free)
• MultiFl0w - Great multi-tasking switcher (costs $$); requires Backgrounder
• Activator - allows one to assign gestures and functions (button push) to apps and system actions (free)
• OpenNotifier - puts icons in the status bar for different events (missed call, email, sms, etc.)
• AptBackup - to backup the Cydia packages that you have installed (for when you upgrade, it will help reinstall what you've already downloaded) (free)
• PkgBackup - Does the backups also, but much more robust - can upload the backups to DropBox, Facebook, email, etc. (costs $$)
• PwnTunes - Let's you upload/download music to your iPhone (costs $$)
• FastSnap - Let's you take a picture by pushing the volume buttons, as well as the 'on screen' button. (costs $$)
• PowerPlay - Let's you control the iPod music player with the volume buttons - even when the device is locked - VERY handy! (costs $$)

Anyway, that's just a very short list of the cool stuff and handy apps. Once you get started with a jailbreaking - you'll wonder how you managed without it!

[omslaw]

Do you have to get the unlock before you can jailbreak?

No - unlocking only lets one use the iPhone with a different carrier. For most in the US, that would mean T-Mobile.

Unlocking would be done AFTER jailbreaking.

That said - not all iPhones can be unlocked. For the iPhone 4, one has to have one of the first iPhone 4s and would have had to purposely follow certain procedures to make sure that the device can remain in an 'unlockable' state.

In simpler terms, with every iOS upgrade, Apple has been upgrading the firmware, but also another part of the iPhone known as the "Baseband" or "Modem" (you can see the latter when looking in Settings -> General -> About. Depending on the device and the version of the Baseband...that determines whether or not the device can be unlocked.

[Djxtrodinaire]

Omslaw

What is your thought on the news about apple tracking software? Just curious.

[omslaw]

Omslaw

What is your thought on the news about apple tracking software? Just curious.

If one is jailbroken, there are a couple utilities that will delete that data off the phone.


Personally - I think most phone manufacturers have been tracking/storing data...just happened that the iPhone got caught.

[Djxtrodinaire]

Ooh! Need to find that utility. Thanks

[redkat05]

It seems AWESOME but without Internet at home I don't wanna start tryin it and have an issue then wait to get back to a comp with net

[redkat05]

I updated to 4.3.2 and it doesn't allow you to use custom ringtones for individual contact text tones

[omslaw]

Really?

I just took a spare 3GS that I have and upgraded it to 4.3.2. It is NOT jailbroken. It is as if it was 'out of the box':




And when I go to add a contact, there are two options for tones: