FAQ: Unlocking, Jailbreak, Cydia, etc - All discussion goes here

EuskalHerria · 28-06-2014 3:05pm

sharkman wrote: »

Guys , I've not had a jailbroken phone in years but have just used this JB my 5S running 7.1.1 ..

What do you recommend from Cydia ...

A lot of the tweaks come down to personal preference. There are some I think are essential. The two mentioned previously, flux and bitesms. The other first apps I downloaded were icaughtu, cccontrol and winterboard to add some themes.

fox007 · 28-06-2014 10:56pm

Any sign if the mac version yet can't wait to jb my new iPad mini 7.1.1

Twiki · 30-06-2014 12:58am

Mac version up and running now.

fox007 · 30-06-2014 1:22am

Twiki wrote: »

Mac version up and running now.

Cheers not in the country at the moment but will try it out tomorrow.lets know in the mean time if any one else has any feed back on this edition

nava · 30-06-2014 1:55pm

When I try to jailbreak I'm getting "Jailbreak Timeout" after it reboots, I wonder it it's because it takes about 2 min to fully restart, it times out about 10 seconds before the phone is fully restarted.

Also looks like now all notifications were off, any app I open now I get asked to enable Push.

fox007 · 05-07-2014 7:53pm

Jailed broke on iPad mini no issues working smooth.make sure to follow all the instructions back up your device
Change your location to china and date and time.Jb a friends 4s it got stuck once on the time out as I changed the location and date but not the time.7.1.2 is out now DO NOT UPDATE if you want a jailbroken device.

L'prof · 05-07-2014 8:14pm

fox007 wrote: »

7.1.2 is out now DO NOT UPDATE if you want a jailbroken device.

Looking at wiki, it says the jailbreak works on 7.1.2, does it not?

fox007 · 05-07-2014 8:49pm

L'prof wrote: »

Looking at wiki, it says the jailbreak works on 7.1.2, does it not?

I stand corrected but I'm going stay at 7.1 for the time being see link and make up your own mind I stand corrected but I'm going stay at 7.1 for the time being see
http://www.evad3rs.net...click-1-min.html?m=1

Simply Red · 07-07-2014 7:12pm

Springtomize 3 was updated to work with 7.1.x so i have my phone exactly as i want it now.

Would have installed the ios8 beta only for this jb to be released, will hang on for the official release

NATLOR · 11-07-2014 2:25pm

Hi all,i just got an i phone 4s from E Bay was advertised as unlocked but turns out it locked to 02 UK.Have contacted the seller about this but its for my daughters birthday next week and really need this unlocked soon.
I see a lot of E Bay sellers offering unlock services for around £15 most of them with good feedback.Has anyone used or recommend these services are they legit/will it do the job they claim?

Any answers much appreciated,thanks in advance

guil · 11-07-2014 4:12pm

Get an O2 uk sim and put £15 credit on it. O2 uk will unlock it then.

gavindowd · 14-07-2014 7:17pm

I'm looking at an iPhone 5c from America locked to the Sprint network. Can I unlock it for free/cheap?

Duff · 16-07-2014 11:49pm

What's the best way of watching the UFC this weekend on a jailbroken 5S, lads? I usually stream of a certain website using my laptop but don't know if it'll work on the iPhone as flash isn't supported..

Savage Tyrant · 17-07-2014 4:22am

Duff wrote: »

What's the best way of watching the UFC this weekend on a jailbroken 5S, lads? I usually stream of a certain website using my laptop but don't know if it'll work on the iPhone as flash isn't supported..

XBMC on cydia.
Never failed to find a live sport event in there.
Soccer, UFC, WWE

fox007 · 17-07-2014 6:33am

3e are showing the UFC on Saturday if that an option too

Duff · 17-07-2014 8:03am

fox007 wrote: »

3e are showing the UFC on Saturday if that an option too

It's not, I'm afraid. I have to go to a feckin party with the missus Saturday night so it'll be a phone under the table job.:(

I'll try XBMC, thanks!

Glebee · 18-07-2014 8:48am

Any body know how long it usually takes for O2 to come back with an unlock. Ive send in a request for an unlock on a old iphone 3GS I had lying around. Been 2 days and no contact back from them.
** Silly me, I see on the 02 site it usually takes 2-3 days for unlock code to come back.

131spanner · 19-07-2014 12:15am

I've my eyes on a iPhone 4s on Adverts, which was on the Softbank Japan network but has been unlocked by Gevey Sim. I haven't officially offered money for it yet and I'm wondering if it'd be a good purchase?

Seems to be in good nick externally, but would the fact that it's originally from Softbank make it a hassle to operate?

I'd have no problem paying a bit to get a proper unlock sorted after buying it, but is this one a dodgy purchase..? (I'm on Vodafone, btw).

dodzy · 19-07-2014 5:28pm

131spanner wrote: »

I've my eyes on a iPhone 4s on Adverts, which was on the Softbank Japan network but has been unlocked by Gevey Sim. I haven't officially offered money for it yet and I'm wondering if it'd be a good purchase?

Seems to be in good nick externally, but would the fact that it's originally from Softbank make it a hassle to operate?

I'd have no problem paying a bit to get a proper unlock sorted after buying it, but is this one a dodgy purchase..? (I'm on Vodafone, btw).

How much is it up for?

mcw92 · 19-07-2014 6:01pm

131spanner wrote: »

I've my eyes on a iPhone 4s on Adverts, which was on the Softbank Japan network but has been unlocked by Gevey Sim. I haven't officially offered money for it yet and I'm wondering if it'd be a good purchase?

Seems to be in good nick externally, but would the fact that it's originally from Softbank make it a hassle to operate?

I'd have no problem paying a bit to get a proper unlock sorted after buying it, but is this one a dodgy purchase..? (I'm on Vodafone, btw).

I wouldn't buy it based on it using a gevey sim. They are a lot of hassle compared to having it factory unlocked.

A quick search shows only 1 result for getting it unlocked, at €110 :O

I would be looking at unlocked models, you should get one for €200-220 on adverts thats in good edition. Link.

dodzy wrote: »

How much is it up for?

This one I'd assume.

Masala · 19-07-2014 8:15pm

I have a Jailbroken 4S but using software version 5.0.

I now find that some Apps need minimum version 6 to download. (Trying to get Ryanair App down but no luck)

So - have a dilemma!! I like being Jailbroken.. but need the App!

What are my options for staying Jailbroken and getting up a few levels on software??

Savage Tyrant · 20-07-2014 12:58am

Masala wrote: »

I have a Jailbroken 4S but using software version 5.0.

I now find that some Apps need minimum version 6 to download. (Trying to get Ryanair App down but no luck)

So - have a dilemma!! I like being Jailbroken.. but need the App!

What are my options for staying Jailbroken and getting up a few levels on software??

Update to 7.1.2 and jailbreak with Pingu.

131spanner · 20-07-2014 4:12am

mcw92 wrote: »

I wouldn't buy it based on it using a gevey sim. They are a lot of hassle compared to having it factory unlocked.

Indeed, thanks for the sound advice! Having looked around, a factory unlocked one can be bought for €65 extra (and probably less if I kept looking), so that seems like a more reliable option. Thanks again!

14murphy · 20-07-2014 12:18pm

Folks been out of the jailbreak loop for a while . whats the easiest way to jailbreak an iPhone 5S on the latest software. I just want Cydia and all that stuff. Any quick advice ?

nava · 20-07-2014 12:58pm

14murphy wrote: »

Folks been out of the jailbreak loop for a while . whats the easiest way to jailbreak an iPhone 5S on the latest software. I just want Cydia and all that stuff. Any quick advice ?

Upgrade to 7.1.2 after use Pangu to jealbreak

dodzy · 21-07-2014 8:19am

131spanner wrote: »

I've my eyes on a iPhone 4s on Adverts, which was on the Softbank Japan network but has been unlocked by Gevey Sim. I haven't officially offered money for it yet and I'm wondering if it'd be a good purchase?

Seems to be in good nick externally, but would the fact that it's originally from Softbank make it a hassle to operate?

I'd have no problem paying a bit to get a proper unlock sorted after buying it, but is this one a dodgy purchase..? (I'm on Vodafone, btw).

unnecessary hassle. 220 will get you an unlocked unit.

Glebee · 21-07-2014 5:09pm

Glebee wrote: »

Any body know how long it usually takes for O2 to come back with an unlock. Ive send in a request for an unlock on a old iphone 3GS I had lying around. Been 2 days and no contact back from them.
** Silly me, I see on the 02 site it usually takes 2-3 days for unlock code to come back.

Ok so it been a nearly a week and no unlock code received yet from O2. Do they usually take this long and what other options have I got??:)

nava · 21-07-2014 8:26pm

Glebee wrote: »

Ok so it been a nearly a week and no unlock code received yet from O2. Do they usually take this long and what other options have I got??:)

Contact them again, maybe try the Talk To section here in Board.

Saint Sonner · 09-08-2014 2:00pm

Hi looking some advice I have an iphone4 and I've just got new iPhone 5s.

What's the best way to transfer all my info from one phone to the other. I was thinking this would be a good way of tidying up my phone eg deleting lots of numbers I don't need any more.

Any tips?

Thanks?

Saint Sonner · 09-08-2014 2:00pm

Hi looking some advice I have an iphone4 and I've just got new iPhone 5s.

What's the best way to transfer all my info from one phone to the other. I was thinking this would be a good way of tidying up my phone eg deleting lots of numbers I don't need any more.

Any tips?

Thanks?

Simply Red · 11-08-2014 8:53pm

Anybody know of any tweaks other than activator for locking your device?

logic · 15-08-2014 4:14pm

Saint Sonner wrote: »

Hi looking some advice I have an iphone4 and I've just got new iPhone 5s.

What's the best way to transfer all my info from one phone to the other. I was thinking this would be a good way of tidying up my phone eg deleting lots of numbers I don't need any more.

Any tips?

Thanks?

Itunes has a backup / restore, you back up your old phone and restore it on to the new phone. All your info (sms, pics, music, apps etc) should go across. Worked for me.

Liamario · 18-09-2014 2:05pm

Is iphone 5 unlockable via jailbreak?

guil · 18-09-2014 3:49pm

Liamario wrote: »

Is iphone 5 unlockable via jailbreak?

If you mean via ultrasn0w the answer is no and most likely never will be.

david75 · 19-09-2014 12:06pm

so is ios8 gonna get cracked does anyone know?

basill · 19-09-2014 12:16pm

Pangu released a tweet yesterday saying they are working on it. I read somewhere else that the ios 8 beta released to developers around 6 months ago and the iOS 8 released yesterday are the same build number so you would hope the jailbreakers should be almost there?

david75 · 19-09-2014 12:55pm

Cool thanks..havent been jailbroken in too long..looking forward to seeing how it goes.

Magnate · 24-09-2014 9:58pm

This is why I love Apple..

So I was jailbroken and decided to upgrade to IOS 8. I thought I'd chance just upgrading directly through iTunes without un-jailbreaking it first. It was a bit of a disaster, it froze and I had to restore. It was my first time ever restoring a phone but it couldn't have gone smoother! 10 minutes later and it's as if nothing had ever happened!.. Well I'm not jailbroken anymore (I don't think?) but I no longer have a need to so I'm happy.

livEwirE · 30-09-2014 3:36pm

As of September 2014 what is the best method to use to Jailbreak the ATV2 please and then install XBMC? Looking for a good solid guide for a n00b and want to know which is the best software to use

massy086 · 30-09-2014 9:03pm

livEwirE wrote: »

As of September 2014 what is the best method to use to Jailbreak the ATV2 please and then install XBMC? Looking for a good solid guide for a n00b and want to know which is the best software to use

what firmware is it running????

gillamandango · 30-09-2014 10:16pm

Am looking for an iphone 6..

If i buy an unlocked one in the USA, will it work in Ireland with Vodafone?

Also, if it was locked to Verizon or whatever network in the USA, would I be able to unlock it here in ireland?

Thanks in advance

whiterebel · 30-09-2014 11:10pm

livEwirE wrote: »

As of September 2014 what is the best method to use to Jailbreak the ATV2 please and then install XBMC? Looking for a good solid guide for a n00b and want to know which is the best software to use

iclarified.com is the best place for info on jailbreaking.

livEwirE · 01-10-2014 9:16am

massy086 wrote: »

what firmware is it running????

Not sure, it belongs to a mate of mine and I haven't got it yet.

@ whiterebel - will check that out thanks

Beano · 01-10-2014 9:41am

probably better off asking a mod to move this to a more appropriate forum. The US uses different frequencies to Ireland so they may not work. Some us networks dont even use GSM so a phone made for those networks definitely will not work.

zwitek · 02-10-2014 11:25pm

Does 3.ie unlocks iphones upon requests? what is the story with this network. I bought iphone 6 locked with this network and would like to unlock it. Appreciate any advise.

03-10-2014 4:20pm

I submitted an unlock request to emobile for my 4s as I'm upgrading to the 6. I got an email saying its process and detailing the procedure for unlocking.

In the procedure it states that I need to insert the new sim (from a different operator) and when the process is finished that the phone will now be locked to the network of the sim I insert. Is this really the case? If so is it possible to totally unlock it?

Ideally I want to be able to chop and change networks on it rather than get it locked to another.

guil · 04-10-2014 11:01am

zwitek wrote: »

Does 3.ie unlocks iphones upon requests? what is the story with this network. I bought iphone 6 locked with this network and would like to unlock it. Appreciate any advise.

Three won't unlock it until the end of contract.

Eden Lazy Software wrote: »

I submitted an unlock request to emobile for my 4s as I'm upgrading to the 6. I got an email saying its process and detailing the procedure for unlocking.

In the procedure it states that I need to insert the new sim (from a different operator) and when the process is finished that the phone will now be locked to the network of the sim I insert. Is this really the case? If so is it possible to totally unlock it?

Ideally I want to be able to chop and change networks on it rather than get it locked to another.

No that's a load of crap and has been posted here numerous times. Once it's unlocked it stays unlocked.

dodzy · 07-10-2014 10:48am

guil wrote: »

No that's a load of crap and has been posted here numerous times. Once it's unlocked it stays unlocked.

Spot on, coupled with the fact that simply inserting a SIM will not magically unlock any iphone. You will need to connect to itunes to activate the unlock via restore, and as Guil has stated, once done, its unlocked for life.

Ivefoundgod · 14-10-2014 8:41pm

Is there anywhere that will unlock a three iPhone 5s? Switching phones and want to give my old one to my girlfriend. Thanks.

massy086 · 14-10-2014 9:43pm

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Is there anywhere that will unlock a three iPhone 5s? Switching phones and want to give my old one to my girlfriend. Thanks.

probably only 3

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