iPhone 4 jailbreak lands with JailbreakMe 2.0, no computer required

August 1, 2010 10:35 PM
Devindra Hardawar
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The moment many intrepid iPhone 4 owners have been waiting for is here: The iPhone Dev Team has released a jailbreak for the iPhone 4 via their JailbreakMe 2.0 tool — and this time around, users can perform the hack right on their device.

The jailbreaking process — which lets users run software not authorized by Apple, and was recently deemed legal by the U.S. Copyright Office  — is now dead simple. Users simply need to log onto
http://www.jailbreakme.com
 on the iPhone’s web browser, and follow the on-screen instructions to jailbreak their device. It looks like the hack works on pretty much every device running iOS — including the iPhone 3G, 3G S, and iPad.

There are widespread reports that the servers for the hack are getting slammed right now, so the process may take a while longer than usual. According to Engadget, there were also issues with FaceTime and MMS being disabled after the jailbreaking process. But it now appears that Comex, one of the members of the iPhone Dev Team, has fixed those problems. For a list of jailbreaking tutorials, as well as the specific iOS devices and software version numbers that can be jailbroken, check out the coverage from Redmond Pie.

Despite Apple’s constant and tireless attempts to stop the jailbreaking phenomenon, it’s now legal, and easier than ever. Given the popularity of the iPhone 4 and the sheer simplicity of this hack, it’s obvious that even more iPhone users will be jailbreaking their devices. (Jailbreaking will still void your Apple warranty, so take note. But as mentioned below, restoring your phone to iOS should make the jailbreak undetectable to Apple.)

  • http://twitter.com/terencepua vbcontributor

    You can “unvoid” by reseting to factory settings or downloading the latest iOS via iTunes.

  • erwinaroin

    Nothing will be void in jailbreakingFor those who are hoping to do this on their iPod Touch 2G — please don't. It will only make your OS slower. The best platform there is is still the 3.1.3. I have upgraded my iPod Touch 2G to iOS 4 and I was disappointed. I upgraded it to iOS 4.1 and the feeling is still the same. iPhone 4 JailBreak Latest News

  • http://www.devindra.org Devindra Hardawar

    Good point-

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    [...] Comex, who was outed by Forbes as Nicholas Allegra, has gained a reputation as someone who can find obscure security holes in Apple’s iOS software. Last summer, he and his team made jailbreaking the iPhone as simple as visiting the website Jailbreak.me. [...]

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