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Jailbreak for ios 4.0 and iphone4 just released

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Re: Jailbreak for ios 4.0 and iphone4 just released

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Post by ttol »

The installer works by exploiting a bug in the way Safari handles PDF files.

A couple years ago, jailbreakme.com was also live but used a TIFF exploit.

If you want to see the actual exploit files, go to: http://jailbreakme.modmyi.com/_/ and you will see a list of PDF files by device and OS version.

Re: Jailbreak for ios 4.0 and iphone4 just released

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Post by ryanpetrich »

ronnier wrote: post #8

I posted this on another thread... I'd like to know how this works. Using this method, couldn't any site install arbitrary software on an iPhone through Safari without the user knowing? Or am I missing something?

Yes, it exploits a flaw in how the iPhone (and OS X presumably) handles PDF files to be able to run arbitrary code. I expect Apple will release an update that closes the hole.

Re: Jailbreak for ios 4.0 and iphone4 just released

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Post by dhimes »

spahl wrote: post #14
ttol wrote: post #4

Lost my FaceTime capability after jailbreak.

Damnit! Why did I click on this link... I didn't even need this... Full restore failed for me. I'm trying this procedure: http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=10298203&post...

Damnit! Why did I click on this link... I didn't even need this...

Talent does what it can, Hackers do what they must :)

(Apologies to Edward Bulwer-Lytton)

Re: Jailbreak for ios 4.0 and iphone4 just released

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Post by tomkinstinch »

ronnier wrote: post #17
hop wrote: post #15

Can anyone recommend the best tethering app for a jailbroken iPhone 4?

Once it's jailbroken, you don't need an app. Just install the correct "profile" and it enables tethering natively.

Do you know if this will attract attention or fees from AT&T under their newly-priced tethering model?

Re: Jailbreak for ios 4.0 and iphone4 just released

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Post by spicyj »

ronnier wrote: post #17
hop wrote: post #15

Can anyone recommend the best tethering app for a jailbroken iPhone 4?

Once it's jailbroken, you don't need an app. Just install the correct "profile" and it enables tethering natively.

If I'm not mistaken, the unsigned configuration profile fix comes with the carrier unlock (not out for the iPhone 4 yet), not the jailbreak.
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