iOS 9.0.2 Jailbreak Update: Apple Releases 9.0.2, TaiG or Pangu Jailbreak?

Jailbreak 9.0.2 Untethered Update, Apple Releases iOS  9.0.2, TaiG or Pangu Jailbreak? - Earlier this morning, exactly one week after the unexpected iOS 9.0.1 release, Apple issued iOS 9.0.2 to the general public, being the second minor installment to iOS 9 since its initial availability on September 16^th. At this point, you’re undoubtedly curious as to whether we can jailbreak iOS 9.0.2. Unfortunately though, like the firmware’s predecessor, and every iOS release since 8.4.1, iOS 9.0.2 still utilizes Apple’s TaiG jailbreak-patching solution - i.e. we cannot jailbreak 9.0.2 using the current suite of jailbreak tools. As for the firmware itself, unlike the rather massive iOS 9.0 update, which introduced a plethora of new features (including added Siri functionality, deep searches, quicker app navigation, revised multitasking and much more), 9.0.2 is an incredibly minor release focused on addressing various complications introduced in iOS 9. For additional information on iOS 9.0.2 and how it affects jailbreaking, continue past the break.

Jailbreak iOS 9.0.2 Update

Starting with the firmware itself, iOS 9.0.2 can be download via two methods: as an OTA (over-the-air) update in the Settings app or through iTunes.

However, considering the firmware makes use of the aforementioned iOS 8.4.1 jailbreak patch, those of you currently jailbroken on iOS 8.4 or earlier should avoid the update at all costs.

iOS 9.0.2 Changes and New Features

What’s New in iOS 9.0.2? Why did Apple issue the updated release though when another minor firmware was released a week ago (iOS 9.0.2)? Let’s take a look at iOS 9.0.2’s exact changes, taken directly from the OTA update segment of the Settings app:

• Fixes an issue with the setting to turn on or off app cellular data usage
• Resolves an issue that prevented iMessage activation for some users
• Resolves an issue where an iCloud backup could be interrupted after starting a manual backup
• Fixes an issue where the screen could incorrectly rotate when receiving notifications
• Improves the stability of Podcasts

Alright, so minor updates and general improvements are great, but since there hasn’t been a new jailbreak since TaiG issued a tool of the same name for iOS 8.3 and 8.4, what about the next Untethered utility?

New Jailbreak Status (iOS 9.0.2)

While the answer to said question is practically identical to that of the corresponding question for iOS 9.0.1 (update here), we’re going to quickly summarize.

Essentially, both TaiG and Pangu inadvertently confirmed they’re working on new iOS 9 jailbreak utilities - likely separate from one another - although both have expressed willingness for collaboration in the past, neither appear to be working together at the moment.

TaiG & TaiG Confirm iOS 9 Jailbreak Development

TaiG previously stated that they had no intention of issuing another iOS 8 jailbreak and that they were focused on iOS 9 prior to the release of their tool for iOS 8.3 (ironic, right?). They were probably trying to throw us off the scent at the time, but either way they confirmed they’re working on new utilities.

Similarly, in recently publicizing 3 vulnerabilities that were exclusive to iOS 8.4.1, Pangu effectively confirmed that they’re too busy researching vulnerabilities and attempting to develop a new jailbreak for iOS 9 to focus their efforts on iOS 8.4.1.

For further information on the current state of jailbreak affairs, we highly recommend watching the video embedded above from popular YouTuber iCrackUriDevice as it highlights everything you need to know pertaining to iOS 9.0.2 and the next jailbreak.

Update 1: Ensuing the release of iOS 9.0.2, Apple closed the signing window for both iOS 9.0 and iOS 8.4.1, effectively making it impossible to downgrade from iOS 9 (or 9.0.2) to iOS 8.4.1. However, both TaiG and Pangu remain active and are diligently working on creating new tools for the future of iOS: 9.x. The above video highlights additional information on the topic - keep your browsers locked to Evasi0n Jailbreak for all updates.

iOS 9.1’s Release Approaches, New Post 9.0.2 Jailbreak?

Update 2: On October 12^th, 2015, Apple seeded iOS 9.1 beta 5 to registered developers, as well as the corresponding public beta build to those enrolled in the company’s public beta program. With iOS 9.1 apparently right around the corner, after 5 beta iterations, jailbreak developers are undoubtedly targeting the firmware for a post iOS 9.0.2 jailbreak. We’ll have additional information as iOS 9.1’s release draws near.

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