Jailbreak Apple Watch Archive

Apple Watch Jailbreak Coming After iOS 9 Utility? Forget About iOS 8.3 Jailbreak! - Recently, ensuing Apple’s WWDC last week and the release of iOS 9.0 beta 1, a new team dubbed K33N announced that they may have a major role to play in jailbreaking moving forward - specifically beyond the suspected forthcoming Pangu jailbreak for iOS 8.3 and iOS 8.4 for the inevitable iOS 9 update. However, what’s even more tantalizing is the prospect of an Apple Watch jailbreak. Currently, beyond developers being locked into creating apps strictly via WatchKit, apps don’t run natively on the Apple Watch - instead, apps run in the background on the iPhone the Watch is paired with and are mirrored to the device. With WatchOS 2 (the next major update for the Apple Watch that was announced alongside iOS 9 and WWDC), which is launching this fall, Apple is opening up native app development for the Watch. Having said that, there will still be limitations even for native apps: e.g. access to manipulating the core user interface isn’t permitted, as Apple wants to control the Apple Watch experience for all apps to maintain the same exquisite design standards the company is renowned for. As you can imagine, that doesn’t bode well for those seeking to customize their devices - enter, jailbreaking! For more on the future of jailbreak past iOS 8.3 and the latest news in Apple Watch jailbreaking, continue reading past the break.

How to Update for Future iOS 8.3 Jailbreak and Apple Watch - Today, a sizable portion of iPhone jailbreakers find that the moment of reckoning is upon them in light of the Apple Watch’s official release in 9 countries. However, prior to being able to fully use the device, one must update their iPhone 5 or higher (including the 5c, 5c, and the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus) to at least iOS 8.2, if not the current iOS 8.3 public firmware. That poses serious complications for those currently jailbroken on either > iOS 8.1.2 or iOS 8.2 betas 1 or 2 (both are jailbreakable, yet neither support the Apple Watch), as the latest TaiG jailbreak was officially patched by Apple with iOS 8.1.3. Having said that, while i0n1c successfully achieved an Untethered iOS 8.4 jailbreak on the first beta version of the firmware, and both Pangu and TaiG are confirmed to be creating new untethered jailbreak iOS 8.3 utilities, what about right now? Currently, as of writing this article, a jailbreak doesn’t exist for either of the aforementioned public firmwares that support Apple’s hottest post-PC wearable, so for those of you who already purchased the device and plan on receiving it either today or in the near future, you’ll need to leave the comfort of your jailbreak and update to iOS 8.3 - but like most things in life, there’s a right way and a wrong way to update. In light of that glaring fact, we’re going to guide you through the proper update procedure in today’s article - make the jump past the break to learn how to properly update to iOS 8.3 with the intent of jailbreaking when a new utility is released.

TaiG iOS 8.3 Jailbreak Tool Expedited by Apple Watch, Will You Update? - Since iOS 8.1.3’s release in January those who either restore their devices or purchase new devices running said firmware or later have been unable to jailbreak, the same applies to iOS 8.3 (the latest public firmware). While there isn’t a jailbreak iOS 8.3 solution as of writing this article, both TaiG and now, thankfully, Pangu have confirmed the development of a new jailbreak utility, which will inevitably support the latest public firmware. While the public was under the impression that a new jailbreak would present itself prior to April 24^th (we’ll explain why we’re referencing the 24^th in particular shortly), it doesn’t appear as though it will happen and, as each day passes, the possibility is becoming increasingly less likely. As we’ve stated before, new jailbreak utilities take hundreds of hours to develop, from exploitation discovery to coding and an extraordinary amount of testing, as explained in the video we’ve taken the liberty of embedding below for an excellent audible representation of the jailbreak concept in a nutshell. For details on why this coming Friday is so important, the next jailbreak, iOS 8.4 and iOS 8.3, continue reading past the jump.

Jailbreak Apple Watch: We Need an iOS 8.2 or 8.3 Jailbreak, Here’s Why - The jailbreak community has an exciting chapter ahead of it - in addition to expecting a new post 8.2 jailbreak utility, the highly-anticipated Apple Watch is slated for release later this month on April 24^th, 2015. Beyond questions pertaining to a jailbreak for iOS 8.2, we wanted to address another topic that a number of our readers have pondered: the Apple Watch and whether the device will receive a jailbreak of its own. First however, for those of you who don’t know, the Apple Watch requires owning one of the following iPhone models on the public build of iOS 8.2 or later (iOS 8.3 beta 3 and beyond) - the iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 or the iPhone 6 Plus. While the Apple Watch may function on other devices in light of a new iOS 8.2 and up jailbreak, we’re starting to get ahead of ourselves, one of the devices from the aforementioned list of iPhone models will be required for the device to fully function at launch - it will be available for pre-order later this week on Friday, April 10^th. However, before we begin to contemplate the wonders of an Apple Watch jailbreak, we must first have one very crucial component or else such a feat won’t be possible: a new iOS 8.3 or iOS 8.2 Untethered jailbreak. For additional details on a possible Apple Watch and iOS 8.2 and up jailbreak, make the jump past the break!

Evasi0n Jailbreak iOS 8.2, Apple Watch Features Unveiling Live Stream - While the topics of iOS 8.1.3, iOS 8.2 and a new jailbreak remain the hottest topic currently discussed and analyzed on the jailbreak scene, the forthcoming Apple Watch is arguably the second most exciting development in the world of all things Apple. As we recently highlighted, Apple’s next major post-PC product release, being the Apple Watch, will assist to spur the creation of a new jailbreak iOS 8.2 solution, whether it be intended for iOS 8.2 itself or the firmware’s scheduled successor: iOS 8.3. On Monday, after what’s been years of anticipations (remember the ‘iWatch’? We do!), the company’s first annual Apple Watch features event will commence with an opening keynote presentation at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (1:00 PM Eastern) sharp. In addition to the Apple Watch, the event is also expected to play host to the announcement of iOS 8.2’s official release date, additional details concerning the firmware and possibly new MacBook hardware refreshes, presumably for the MacBook Air. With iOS 8.2 rumored to be seeded to the public following the conclusion of Monday’s conference, jailbreakers with iPhone, iPod touch or iPad models currently jailbroken on iOS 8.1.2 or earlier pre-iOS 8.1.3, including iOS 8.2 beta 1 or 2 via TaiG, should unquestionably avoid updating to the possible 8.2 GM or final build, which will certainly result in the loss of any device’s jailbreak. Regardless of the potential threat Apple’s ‘Spring Forward’ event may yield, this remains an exhilarating time for jailbreakers - in addition to a live video feed, we’ll have a link to comprehensive written coverage on this post, after the break of course!

iOS 8.2 Jailbreak Or iOS 8.3 And Apple Watch Jailbreak? iOS’ Future - Today, with less than five days left until Apple unveils the company’s all-new post-PC smart wearable (the Apple Watch), things are bound to become hectic once more in the world of iOS and jailbreaking. Beyond announcing previously undisclosed details pertaining to the forthcoming Apple Watch, the company is also expected to discuss their next major iOS release: 8.2. While TaiG did recently provide the public with an updated version of TaiG, 1.3.0, to jailbreak 8.2 beta 1 and 2, the tool’s functionality was vastly limited by its beta restriction (for an explanation of how the utility functions and why it exists at all, we recommend navigating to our dedicated tutorial). However, with iOS 8.3 also in the works, the biggest question on the jailbreak scene as of late isn’t whether a new untethered jailbreak will be created, but rather will it be released for iOS 8.2 or instead iOS 8.3? Seeing as this is the first time Apple has had two beta iterations of iOS in public developer testing simultaneously, we’re entering uncharted territory, which will undoubtedly affect jailbreakers the world over. Continue reading for information on the likelihood of an updated TaiG or Pangu jailbreak utility for iOS 8.2 or beyond.

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Apple Watch: Everything You Need To Know, Official Videos via Evasi0n Jailbreak - The last twenty-four hours have undoubtedly been extremely exciting for Apple enthusiasts, as Apple’s September media event concluded yesterday afternoon. During said event, Apple not only unveiled the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, but also the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus, and even the highly mysterious Apple Watch for the masses to marvel at. While none of the new devices are available immediately, the iPhone 6 will go on sale September 19^th,  the Apple Watch won’t be available until ‘early 2015,” they’ll definitely have a long-standing effect on the world of jailbreaking, as new and previously unforeseen opportunities will begin to present themselves. For those of you who happened to miss out on live coverage of Apple’s event, there are two videos embedded below from popular Apple and 7.1.2 Jailbreak iOS 8 YouTuber iCrackUriDevice that discusses the company’s iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch announcements. Additionally, all Apple’s overview videos for each of the device’s, and their official keynote video, can be found in today’s brief post!