While we addressed one frequently asked question earlier this week, today we’re going to tackle another. A number our iPhone readers at jailbreaking iOS 6 submit questions pertaining to unlocking on a daily basis. For those of you who are unaware, the process of unlocking allows users to take their iPhone to a different carrier and use their services in lieu of their original provider. All iPhones, save the ones that are bought in full for the unsubsidized price, are locked to the carrier they were purchased from. How is Unlocking different from Jailbreaking iOS 6? As mentioned above, unlocking and jailbreaking are two completely different processes, which yield different results. When a user jailbreaks an iOS device, they’re essentially installing Cydia and opening it to an entirely new world of third-party applications, themes and much more (additional details here). Alternatively, when an iPhone is unlocked, it allows the user…
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Get Paid iOS 6 Apps For Free Through Apple’s App Store, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
Here at Jailbreaking iOS 6, we receive numerous questions pertaining to downloading paid App Store applications for free. While we don’t support piracy, there’s a great alternative for iOS users who don’t mind downloading already-free apps for iOS 6 to earn gift cards for either Apple’s iTunes/App Store or for Amazon. Last week, a popular iOS YouTuber by the name of iCrackUriDevice posted a video of a great service that allows you to easily earn points, which can then be exchanged for gift cards. Again, earning free paid iOS 6 apps is as easy as three simple steps: Navigate to the site through Safari on your iOS-based (quick link: bit.ly/freeappsios6). Install the simple tracking certificate - don’t worry, it’s verified by Apple to be 100% safe. The certificate is simply to ensure that you actually download and open the specific app for at least thirty seconds. Download one of the…
Jailbreak iPad and Unlocking the iPhone are now ‘Illegal’ under the DMCA
Jailbreak iPad 4, mini and older iPads about to become illegal - The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) states that, under United States law, it’s illegal to bypass digital rights belonging to consumer devices and software. On October 25th, the exemptions to the act were modified and revise - specifically the ones that encompass the act of jailbreaking iOS-based iPads and unlocking iPhones. Back when the 2010 exemptions were modified, the process to jailbreak and unlock was considered completely legal. However, the new revisions to the DMCA are about to change everything. Jailbreak iPhones with iOS 6.0 firmware Legal, but not iPads Thankfully, the revision to the DMCA protect the exemption that was put in place in 2010, which lawfully permits the circumvention of, “computer programs that enable wireless telephone handsets to execute lawfully obtained software applications, where circumvention is accomplished for the sole purpose of enabling interoperability…”. Essentially, that…
iPad mini and iPad 4 Features Review and iOS 6.0 UnTethered Jailbreak Details
After announcing the new 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and updates to both the iMac and Mac mini desktop computers, Apple unveiled the brand iPad mini and the 4th Generation iPad or the iPad 4. While neither iOS 6.1 nor iOS 6.0.1 were announced during the event, like expected, it’s possible that the two iPads will ship with a newer version of iOS 6 than the current 6.0 firmware. iPad mini, iPad 4 and iOS 6 Jailbreak After retuning to the stage from announcing the updates to Apple’s Mac lineup, Phil Schiller continued by revealing the all-new iPad mini and the 4th Generation iPad. iPad 4 - Although only a minor update over its predecessor, the iPad 4 (4th Gen) offers double the performance thanks to its A6X processor. Based on a similar architecture as the new A6 processor found in Apple’s iPhone 5, the A6X chip brings quad-core graphics. While the…
Apple’s 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, 2012 iMac and Mac mini Detailed
Yesterday during Apple’s second fall media event, they announced new iPad and Mac products. While neither iOS 6.1 nor 6.0.1 were mentioned during the keynote presentation, the products they revealed are certainly intriguing and noteworthy. 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, 2012 iMac and Mac mini The event started with Tim Cook highlighting certain achievements and discussing updates to both their iBooks app and their iBooks Author tool. Phil Schiller then took the stage to discuss the Mac. 13 inch Retina display MacBook Pro - Retina: a term used to describe a display with such a high pixel density that the average user with 20-20 vision cannot discern individual pixels at an adequate usability and viewing distance. Initially exclusive to the iPhone 4, Apple’s Retina display technology has since been adapted to the iPod touch, iPad and 15-inch MacBook products. With yesterday’s announcement, Apple’s taken another step in the right direction to bridge the…
October Apple iPad Mini Media and iOS 6 Event, Live Blog
In a matter of hours, at 10:00 am Pacific time (1:00 pm Eastern), Apple is scheduled to hold their second fall media event at the California Theatre in San Jose, California. Last week, on October 16th, Apple sent invitations to certain members of the press with the following tagline printed on the rather colorful invite: ” We’ve got a little more to show you”. Based on the majority of rumors surrounding the event, it’s likely that they’ll unveil the rumored iPad Mini, introduce a new 13-inch Retina display MacBook Pro and announce updates to their iMac and Mac mini products. According to a new report that suggests Apple is testing two new versions of iOS 6, it’s likely they’ll use tomorrow’s event to announce iOS 6.0.1, which is said to address various bugs and improve both Wi-Fi and cellular performance. Unfortunately, while the staff at Jailbreaking iOS 6 cannot personally…
iOS 6.0.1 and 6.1 in Testing, What to Expect for a Jailbreak
A new report from BGR states that their “reliable” Apple sources have informed them that testing for iOS 6.0.1 has already begun with select U.S. carriers. While mostly obvious, Apple will apparently address various areas of concern and numerous bugs with the release of 6.0.1. Mostly though, the new firmware will correct the issue of horizontal lines appearing when an app folder is open or the virtual keyboard is up and a bug that causes the camera’s LED flash to malfunction at times. Additionally, the new 6.0.1 version of iOS is said to improve WiFi connectivity, correct a cellular data issue, disallow the access of certain Passbook pass details on the lock screen, add an iTunes Match toggle for cellular data and patch an issued that causes Exchange meetings to be sporadically canceled for the entire calendar group. Also, in the same report, BRG notes that Apple has initiated the…
iPad Mini Pricing Leaked and Jailbreak iOS 6 UnTethered 6.0 Information
With less than two days left until Apple’s second fall iOS 6, iPad Mini and Mac media event, a new report was posted by 9to5Mac that claims to have insider information related to the pricing for the highly-anticipated iPad Mini. According to the report, the entry-level WiFi model iPad Mini is said to cost approximately $329 USD. Additionally, two higher-capcity models are also rumored to be announced, coming in at $429 and $529. The three cellular-ready iPad Mini models will be available in the same capacities as their Wi-Fi counterparts and are expected to sell for roughly $130 more than the WiFi-only models, which places them at $459, $559 and $659. iPad Mini UnTethered Jailbreak iOS 6 iPad Mini mockup image Since it’s safe to assume that the majority of our readers who purchase the smaller iPad will be interested in jailbreaking it, we decided to explain the situation. As…
Images of 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro Surface Ahead of iPad Mini and iOS 6 Event
While not exactly our forte at JailbreakingiOS6, we figured some of our jailbreak and Apple enthusiast readers would find coverage on the rumored 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro interesting. Earlier this week, a poster from the WeiPhone forum created a thread dedicated to the smaller Retina MacBook Pro. More recently, the poster updated their forum thread with additional images that highlight the ports, battery design and other various internal components. Although the photos are mostly small and are of fairly poor quality, it’s apparent that the poster has managed to obtain some version of the unreleased 13-inch Retina display MacBook Pro ahead of the device’s unveiling. Also, a few photos comparing the new Retina model against the standard 13-inch MacBook Pro were added to the initial post. Retina 13-inch MacBook Pro and iPad Mini iOS 6 (6.0) event The port layout appears to be identical to that of the bigger 15-inch…
New 6.0 UnTethered Jailbreak iOS 6 iPhone 5 and iPad 3, 4, 6.0.1 Update
Earlier today, an iOS security expert and hacker by the name of planetbeing sent a tweet to his followers with some interesting news related to the status of the 6.0.1, 6.0 UnTethered iOS 6 jailbreak. Planetbeing, who has collaborated with both the iPhone and Chronic Dev Teams in the past on various tools, announced that he’s successfully added a kernel exploit to the iOS 6 Failbreak. 6.0 and iOS 6 Failbreak information As mentioned in a previous UnTethered article on Jailbreaking iOS 6, the term failbreak is used to describe a jailbreak method that relies on an Apple developer account. Also, if the Dev Team decided to release a “failbreak”, it would spur legal issues and Apple would undoubtedly exact revenge on the jailbreakers. Jailbreak iPhone 5 iOS 6 and 6.0 UnTethered In planetbeing’s tweet, he states that the kernel exploit enables tweaks and third-party jailbreak packages to function…