A while ago, I posted an article on iOS 6.1 jailbreak on iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4 and 3GS. This tool also applies to iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad mini, iPod touch 4, iPod touch 5. Evasi0n has been upgraded to fully jailbreak iOS 6.1.2 which apple released last week to fix some bugs which includes increased network activity leading to a shorter battery life. There isn’t much difference but the fixed bug is worth the upgrade which I did. Also, the jailbreak method is still more or less the same.
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As reported on the web, iOS 6.1.3 release is very likely to patch up Evasi0n jailbreak because the released beta version proves this. So, if you’re already on iOS 6.1.2, do not be in a rush to upgrade to iOS 6.1.3 when it’s finally released else you may lose your jailbreak.
Also, Tiny Umbrella has been updated to support iOS 6.1.2 so it’s advised you save your SHSH blobs before so you can easily downgrade in case iOS 6.1.3 becomes a big disappointment in respect to jailbreaking.
Tools needed to untethered iOS 6.1.2 jailbreak
– Download Evasi0n tool compatible with your OS:
– Download iOS compatible with your device:
iPhone firmware:
- iPhone 3G S 6.1.2
- iPhone 4 (GSM) 6.1.2
- iPhone 4 (CDMA) 6.1.2
- iPhone 4S 6.1.2
- iPhone 5 (GSM) 6.1.2
- iPhone 5 (CDMA) 6.1.2
iPad firmware:
- iPad Mini (Wi-Fi) 6.1.2
- iPad Mini (GSM) 6.1.2
- iPad Mini (CDMA) 6.1.2
- iPad 2 (WiFi) (Newer) 6.1.2
- iPad 2 (WiFi) (Older) 6.1.2
- iPad 2 (GSM) 6.1.2
- iPad 2 (CDMA) 6.1.2
- iPad 3 (Wi-Fi) 6.1.2
- iPad 3 (GSM) 6.1.2
- iPad 3 (CDMA) 6.1.2
- iPad 4 (Wi-Fi) 6.1.2
- iPad 4 (GSM) 6.1.2
- iPad 4 (CDMA) 6.1.2
iPod touch firmware:
Steps to jailbreak iOS 6.1.2 Untethered
– You should backup your iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch through iTunes and restore to iOS 6.1.2 using the firmware you downloaded. Hold down SHIFT, then click restore to select the firmware you downloaded earlier. Alternatively, if you connect your phone and if iTunes asks you to update your firmware, simply do. However, if you already have iOS 6.1.2 already, you can skip this step altogether. It’s advisable to restore through iTunes instead of an OTA update.
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– Close iTunes and any other software program that communicates directly or indirectly with your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
– Unzip the content of the zip file containing Evasi0n and run the executable file therein.
– Connect your phone and be sure it’s detected as shown above. If you use a passcode on your phone, disable it by going to Settings > General > Passcode > Off.
– Click on the Jailbreak button and the process starts. This may take up to 15 minutes or less, just relax and be patient.
– At a point, you will have to unlock your device and check your springboard for the new Evasi0n icon. Tap it and the process continues.
– The rest of the process is automated and you won’t have to do anything. Your phone may restart a couple of times but it’s alright. Cydia would be installed and some configurations would be done to put things in place. Easy, huh?
If the process gets stuck somewhere and takes too long without any progress, it’s safe to restart the program, reboot the device (if necessary by holding down Power and Home until it shuts down), and rerun the process.
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You can then run Cydia, select what type of user you are and Cydia does some sort of file system setup. The jailbreak works on all Apple devices running iOS 6.1 for now and it’s untethered. Just remeber you’re jailbreaking your device at your own risk, not mine. As far as I know, it’s safe though and I didn’t have any issues using it on an iPhone 4 on Windows.
Also, if you rely on hacktivation to use your device, you may have to jailbreak using Snowbreeze instead as it lets you preserve your baseband but it only works on A4 devices inclusing iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4.
