JailbreakMe has actually been around since the iOS 1 firmware generation, but has been revived multiple times, most recently for the iOS 4. It was actually the first publicly-available Jailbreak for the iPad 2 as well. It is not compatible with newer devices or firmware versions though because a new userland exploit has not been discovered.
If your iOS device is still running one of its supported firmwares however, it is an excellent choice. Note: To Jailbreak an iOS device running firmware versions between 3. Firmware versions from 4. This is because JailbreakMe does not erase any data during the Jailbreaking process. Some Jailbreaking tools like Sn0wBreeze or PwnageTool require you to restore your device to complete the Jailbreaking process.
This results in all the data on your device being erased. Although this method of Jailbreaking has its advantages, it is inconvenient to lose all your data and thus JailbreakMe is ideal for those who do not fancy having to backup everything on their device. Unlike Jailbreaking tools like RedSn0w that are consistently updated to support Jailbreaking new firmware versions tethered — a type of Jailbreak that means your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad will not reboot without the aid of your computer if it loses power — Jailbreakme only supports Untethered Jailbreaks.
This means your iOS Device will function as normal once Jailbroken and will not require the assistance of your computer to reboot. As mentioned previously, in order to Jailbreak your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad with JailbreakMe, all you need to do is visit the website jailbreakme.
When you consistently browse the internet using mobile safari however, data is temporarily stored in a cache on your device. As such, to avoid errors, it is recommended you clear this cache before visiting jailbreakme. To do this go into the Settings. Click all three of these buttons now. It is also recommended to clear your multitasking bar, this can be done by double tapping the home button and then clicking the X button in the corner of all the applications present in the multitasking bar.
As JailbreakMe simply involves visiting the website Jailbreakme. Regardless, if you would like a helping hand you will be glad to know iJailbreak has written numerous guides for Jailbreaking your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad with JailbreakMe that can be accessed from the How To Jailbreak Section. These guides include screenshots, and are specific to each firmware version JailbreakMe supports.
Comex — developer of JailbreakMe — popular browser-based jailbreak tool who is expected to release a new version of the tool to jailbreak iPad 2 has revealed that he has reduced the time it will take to jailbreak an iOS device by using a unionfs approach instead of using the stashing approach that has been used by jailbreak tools. He has also revealed that he plans to use this approach for the iPad 2 , thus indicating that iPad 2 users will have to wait for some more time for the eagerly awaited JailbreakMe for iPad 2.
Comex has provided the following information about the performance improvements:. It also opens the door for upgrading the base operating system without destroying the jailbreak files although maybe iOS 5 delta updates will already allow this? Comex has also revealed that the new version of JailbreakMe will support iOS 4.
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