How to Jailbreak iOS 7.0.6 Untethered for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Apple has pushed latest iOS 7.0.6 update fixing SSL connection verification, preventing an attacker with a privileged network position from capturing or modifying data in sessions protected by SSL/TLS.

Now, evad3rs have rolled out the most eagerly awaited evasi0n7 1.0.6 jailbreak with support for iOS 7.0.6 uunlike the modified version of evasi0n7 tool, the official version does not require the use of Hex editing tool and hence makes the jailbreaking process less complicated.

apple ios 7.0.6 jailbreak tutorial


It has been ascertained that there is a major security flaw in iOS 7, which allows hackers to perform "man-in-the-middle" attack. This vulnerability was uncovered in unsecure Wi-Fi public networks, which has now been patched in the latest update that also addresses SSL connection verification issue.

Veteran iOS jailbreak developers and pod2g of the evad3rs Dream Team have strictly advised iOS 7 users to quickly update to the latest firmware build iOS 7.0.6, to prevent security compromise (theft of usernames, passwords and credit card information) on their iOS devices while using unsecure Wi-Fi networks.
Pod2g: "I just can't believe this bug happened! For god sake, they don't have regression tests for TLS? :/"

Evad3rs: "evasi0n7 with support for iOS 7.0.6 is now live at http://evasi0n.com"

How to Jailbreak iOS 7.0.6


Evasi0n7 1.0.6 Device Compatibility

Evasi0n7 1.0.6 supports untethered jailbreak on all devices running iOS 7 through iOS 7.0.6. In other words, it is compatible with the following iOS devices:

  • iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4

  • iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2

  • Retina iPad mini, iPad mini

  • iPod touch 5G


Those who have already upgraded their device to latest iOS 7.0.6 firmware can follow our step-by-step guide to jailbreak the same untethered via evasi0n7 1.0.6.

 

Pre-requisites

  • Ensure that your iOS device is running iOS 7.0.6 by navigating to Settings > General > About > Version. If you are running any other version, then check this link to download and install the latest iOS 7.0.6 update.

  • Verify that your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch is listed under device compatibility section (above) before you proceed. Do not attempt installing this jailbreak on incompatible devices, as it may hard brick or permanently damage your device.

  • Update iTunes to the latest version (download here)

  • Back up important data and settings on your iDevice via iTunes Backup and Restore feature.

  • Jailbreaking your iOS device may void its hardware warranty. So, proceed with caution and at your own risk.


Warning: We’re hearing some users having problems using the jailbreak, so you may want to wait for evad3rs to release an update which fixes the initial bugs.

How to Jailbreak iOS 7.0.6 Untethered via Evasi0n7 1.0.6 on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Step 1: Download evasi0n7 1.0.6 for Windows and Mac and save it to a folder named "evasi0n" on the desktop.

Step 2: Double-click the downloaded evasi0n7 application file and extract it to the evasi0n folder. Once again double-click it to launch evasi0n7.

Windows users: Launch the evasi0n7 app as an Administrator. Right-click on evasi0n.exe and choose "Run as Administrator" from the context menu.

 

Step 3: Now you will get a prompt to connect your iOS device.

Step 4: At this moment, disable the passcode on your iOS device by navigating to Settings > General > Passcode Lock On > Turn Passcode Off.

Step 5: Once the passcode is disabled, connect your device to computer. Now evasi0n should recognise the iOS firmware installed on the device by displaying it on screen. It is now safe to click Jailbreak button.

Step 6: Now the jailbreak update will begin and the progress bar indicates various stages involved in the process, which are listed below:

  • Retrieving remote package

  • Uploading jailbreak data

  • Injecting evasion app (1/2)

  • Injecting evasion app (2/2)

  • Configuring system (1/2)

  • Configuring system (2/2)

  • Rebooting device


NOTE: Do not use iTunes or Xcode at this time and leave the computer alone until the jailbreak process completes.

Step 7: The device should reboot automatically and then a message pops up asking you to unlock the device. Do not close the evasi0n app which is still running in the background.

Step 8: Unlock the device with a swipe and then tap on the evasi0n7 app (use evasi0n7 icon on the home screen) to launch it.

How to Jailbreak iOS 7.0.6

Step 9: When the evasi0n app is launched, the screen will go white and reboot again.

Step 10: Wait until the rest of the evasi0n jailbreak process completes, then the device should reboot again. Then a large evasi0n logo with a bunch of status messages should appear on screen as follows :

  • Reading kernel

  • Calculating offsets

  • Setting up packages

  • Setting up Cydia

  • Continuing with boot


Evasi0n7 1.0.6 Released: How to Jailbreak iOS 7.0.6 Untethered on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Step 11: Now the device will boot for the final time and this confirms a successful jailbreak. The Cydia icon should now appear on your device's home screen (it may be found on any home page and not necessarily the first page).

ios 7.0.6 cydia

 

If you’ve problems following the instructions above, check the video tutorial below:


Troubleshooting:

  • If the jailbreak process is stuck at any point, it is safe to restart the process or hard reset your device (hold Home and Power buttons until the device shuts down).

  • If you are facing any errors during jailbreak, try a full restore via iTunes and then re-jailbreak using evasi0n7 1.0.6 to resolve the issue.


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