How to prepare for the jailbreak for iOS 11

New exploits of iOS 11.1.2 and below gave hope for the release of a jailbreak for iOS 11. However, if not carefully

prepare, you may end up with the wrong oneversion of the system and without the ability to rollback. In addition, jailbreaking is not suitable for all devices, so you need to take this into account. Below we will look at all the possible options.

Do i need to save blob files?

Yes. Filesblobneeds to be saved by everyone, regardless of device model and system version.You may need them in the future whenNew tools will be released. If you are already jailbroken, then you first need to save these files. The same applies to those who are waiting for the release of the v0rtex/Saïgon jailbreak for iOS 10.3.x. In the future, such users will be able to use them to update to iOS 11. There are no guarantees yet, but it won’t hurt to save the files just in case. Read more about how this is done in our instructions.

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I have installed iOS 11.2

Roll back to iOS 11.1.2 as soon as possible while the firmware is still signing. You will find out how this is done in our instructions.

After you install iOS 11.1.2, read our article on how to block all system updates until the jailbreak comes out.

I already have iOS 11.1.2 installed

Then do nothing. This is the perfect firmware. Block system updates and wait for the jailbreak.

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I have iOS 11.0 – installed. 11.1.1

These versions must also be supported by the exploit.but just in case, you can upgrade to iOS 11.1.2. With this version you will get several new features and bug fixes. Do what is said in the paragraph "I have iOS 11.2 installed."

I have installed iOS 10.3.x

This is the most difficult situation. The vulnerability that Ian Beer used in his 11.1.2 exploit was already used by another v0rtex exploit for iOS 10.3.x. The choice is yours. You do not need to be updated, because the Saïgon jailbreak may be released soon. If you want to install iOS 11 and believe in the jailbreak for this version as well, then do what is said in the paragraph “I have installed iOS 11.2”.

If you haveiphone5s,iPad mini2,iPad mini3 oriPad Air(1) And you have saved files “blob» firmwareiOS10 with jailbreak, do not update. In the future you will be able to use these files and exploitv0rtexto rollback toiOS10 with jailbreak, likeYalu.

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I have jailbroken iOS 10.0 – 10.2.1

Do nothing. Do not sacrifice an existing jailbreak for the sake of one that may not even be born. If you want to do differently, all responsibility is yours.

I have iOS 10.0 – installed. 10.2.1 without jailbreak

If your device is not supported earlyjailbreak iOS 10, then you need to update by following the instructions in the paragraph "I have installed iOS 11.2." The exception is users with iOS 10.2.1 and devices that will be supported by the Saïgon jailbreak. Other users are better off upgrading to iOS 11.1.2.

I have jailbreak version lower than iOS 10

If you're comfortable with the iOS 9, 8, 7 feature set, etc.etc., you can not update and continue to enjoy the possibilities of jailbreak. If you do not have enough updates for your favorite applications and new iOS features, now is a great time to upgrade to iOS 11.1.2. Instructions on how to do this in the paragraph "I have installed iOS 11.2."

If you haveiphone5s,iPad mini2,iPad mini3 oriPad Air(1) And the files are savedblob firmwareiOS10 with jailbreak, do not update toiOS11. In the future you will be able to use these files and exploitv0rtexto update toiOS10 with jailbreak, likeYalu.

I have a 32 bit device

If you have a 32-bit device without jailbreak withiOS 10.x, do nothing. The v0rtex exploit must support versions prior to iOS 10.3.3, this is a matter of time. If you can upgrade to iOS 11, don't do this. Although you most likely can not.

If you have a 32-bit device with a version belowiOS 10, you can already set up a jailbreak. Do not update with the hope of a new jailbreak when you can install an existing one. In addition, you can wait until the v0rtex exploit is complete and then upgrade.

Apple TV and tvOS

If you have Apple TV 4 with tvOS 11.2, roll back to tvOS 11.1, and then block updates.

If you have an Apple TV 4K with tvOS 11.2, there's nothing to be done. Excuse me.

If you have an Apple TV 4K or Apple TV 4 with tvOS 11.1, don't do anything.You can simply block updates.

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If you have an Apple TV 4 with tvOS 9.0 – 11.0, update to tvOS 11.1 and block updates too.

If you have an Apple TV 4K with tvOS 11.0, do nothing.

If you have a different model of Apple TV, there are no options for you.

Conclusion

As a conclusion, we can say that anyone withany device and any firmware must periodically save the “blob” files of each new version. Another rule: users with a jailbreak should not do anything, and users without it should update to iOS 11.1.2 if possible. But there are exceptions, so read all instructions carefully. The most difficult situation is for users with iOS 10.2.1 – 10.3. They have to choose between two jailbreaks that have not yet been released. Here everyone decides for themselves.