Jailbreak for iPhone 4: step-by-step instructions, setup, tips and tricks

• October 18, 2019
• iOS
• Margarita Kostina

Apple has strict limits on what can be installed on the iPhone and from where, as well as some third-party features. That is, the user can use his technology quite freely, but still, for precautionary reasons, his actions were somewhat limited. Therefore, hackers came up with a procedure called “jailbreak”, which allows the owner to expand the capabilities of his smartphone. You shouldn’t think that this is so illegal and you can get imprisoned for it, this operation just performs an official hack of the operating system. So, what is it and how to jailbreak an iPhone 4? You can find out about this by reading this article!

Why do you need jailbreak at all?

Jailbreaking an iPhone 4 is an operation that allows the user to open access to the file system on Apple technology. At the level of US legislation, this procedure is not prohibited, but is not supported by the corporation. They can only talk about how bad it is and threaten that the owner will not receive technical support in the event of a breakdown. However, repairs under warranty are still possible; how to do this will be discussed later in the article.

If you wish, you can return the device to its original state before the iPhone 4 was jailbroken. Ultimately, the phone will look like it did before the system was jailbroken.

There are two types of procedure:

• Tethered: since it crashes after each device disconnection, it doesn’t make much sense to use it; Also, the main disadvantage is that after using this method, glitches appear in the system, that is, some applications do not respond, or the device does not start at all.
• Untethered, and everything is logical here: it is not tied to disconnecting the smartphone, is more stable in nature, and basically works without problems in the system.

Step by step guide: How to jailbreak iOS 13.5.5 without a computer?

We will tell you about the most fashionable and economical way to install a jailbreak application online.

You can jailbreak iOS 13.5.5 beta 1 without using a computer connected to the device. However, Unc0ver 5.2.0 can be used on all modern Apple devices as well as iPhone/iPad devices that can run iOS 13.5.5. Let's say you take an interest in the jailbreak community remotely, regardless of whether it's just a passing or momentary interest, you'll know it's an indecent activity.

This is all because hackers and professional developers have bypassed the security of Apple's security structure many times over the years and have finally created jailbreaks. Therefore, iOS 13.5.5 beta 1 jailbreak is no exception.

Previously, we will talk about how to jailbreak iOS 13.5.5 beta 1 which you need to know about.

1. What is jailbreak?

You may have heard about the term "jailbreak" while surfing the Internet. However, let's discuss what does illegal-sounding term mean? This is simply all it takes to unlock your iPhone device to perform actions as you wish that are prohibited by Apple manufacturers. This is a method that is associated with your iPhone device.

This gives you the opportunity to install all the apps that have not yet been approved by Apple and make your iOS device more likely to run on Android. Apple always wants its user to run secure apps, but jailbreaking allows you to have more control over your device.

1. Prison escape story

It was originally used to indicate code acceptance on a variety of other devices, from mobile phones to video game consoles. So people perceive it as putting special software on mobile devices or getting rid of DRM restrictions for movies.

However, it usually involves hacking or rooting phones to install applications against installed security measures. Jailbreaking especially affects iPhone devices. Hackers unlocked iOS in 2007 and are still doing it today. Over the years, Apple has started fixing loopholes in its mobile phones and you just need to pause the automatic iOS update to start jailbreaking.

1. Prison escape results

Overall, you'll have more control over your device and be able to set custom screensavers, iPhone parental control apps, add additional icons, and become an administrator of your iOS device, among other things.

Advantages of jailbreak

These include:

1. After installing jailbreak 7 1 on iPhone 4 and hacking the operating system, it will be possible to install many interesting features from the Cydia program that were previously unavailable in the AppStore. They can be various additions that change the appearance of the device and the design of its system, or add new capabilities for working with equipment.
2. Also, one of the main advantages is that after hacking, all paid App Store applications will become free for the user.
3. Using this procedure, you can also unlock your iPhone and unlock it for any telecom operators.

What is Jailbreak?

Jailbreak for iPad 2 is a specialized service that contains a plan of events for a tethered or untethered Jailbreak, which makes it possible to “hack” a tablet with any version of the OS.

The jailbreak procedure is carried out while using the programs “PanGu”, “evasion” and “Redsnow”. In the subcategories of the operating system there are specialized guides that guarantee the procedure for installing “hacked” applications, modified firmware, as well as eliminating system failures of the iTunes application.

Disadvantages of Jailbreak

Among them:

1. After installing the iPhone 4 7 1 2 jailbreak on your device, the owner will no longer have the opportunity to update it to a higher version of iOS, unless the system is rolled back to before the procedure was downloaded.
2. Such a hack of the system implies that the warranty on the device will be lost in the future. However, if you return it to its original state, then no one in any service center will be able to prove that the equipment was ever jailbroken.
3. The third and biggest disadvantage is that when using jailbreak, the user is exposed to a security threat to the personal data on his smartphone. Despite the fact that there are no viruses that kill the iOS system yet, the procedure itself can ruin all the data on the device.

Programs that allow you to jailbreak

The most “advanced”:

• Redsn0w – with its help you can jailbreak your existing system by upgrading the modem to 06.15.00, embedding a SAM ticket, as well as installing a unique firmware while maintaining the previous version of the modem and upgrading it.
• Evasi0n 6 – the program allows you to do an untethered jailbreak only on an activated device; it does not activate.
• Pangu for installing jailbreak on iPhone 4 iOS 7.1. You can do an untethered jailbreak of this version of the system, again only on activated equipment.

There are also many other programs from which you can choose one that is convenient for any user!

What devices are supported?

iPhone

• iPhone 5s • iPhone 6 • iPhone 6 Plus • iPhone 6s • iPhone 6s Plus • iPhone 7 • iPhone 7 Plus • iPhone SE • iPhone 8 • iPhone 8 Plus • iPhone X • iPhone XS • iPhone XS Max • iPhone XR • iPhone SE 2020 • iPhone 11 • iPhone 11 Pro • iPhone 11 Pro Max

iPad

• 12.9 iPad Pro (1st generation) • 12.9 iPad Pro (2nd generation) • 11 iPad Pro • 9.7 iPad Pro • 10.5 iPad Pro • iPad Pro 2022 • iPad (5th generation) • iPad Air 2022 • iPad Air 2 • iPad Air • iPad mini 5 • iPad mini 4

iPod

• iPod touch 7

Step-by-step instructions for installing jailbreak via PC

Before starting the installation procedure, you need to find out if the device is compatible and, if necessary, update it to the required iOS version. The firmware version can be found in iTunes, where a window with the name of the equipment will appear on the left side of the main screen. After clicking on it, the system version will be displayed. Next, follow these steps to install jailbreak on iPhone 4 iOS 7.1.2:

1. Before you begin, you should back up your data in iTunes.
2. It is recommended to turn off the device’s protection, because it may cause failures during the startup process or stop it altogether.
3. You should also update iTunes to the correct version on your operating system. This must be done directly through the application, and not via a Wi-Fi connection. iTunes is not allowed to launch during the installation process!
4. On a computer running Windows, you need to install a program to install the procedure, for example, Pangu.
5. Turn off the “Find iPhone” function and put the device in the “Airplane mode” state.
6. We connect the equipment to the computer. After the application recognizes the device, click on the Start Jailbreak button. Then the user will receive a message from the program; press the Already did button.

Important!

If you recently updated your iOS device to version 11.4.1, you will not be able to jailbreak Electra. If you have not yet installed this update, we strongly recommend holding off on doing so until a stable jailbreak is released for it - because Apple has stopped signing the previous, third beta version 11.4 for iPhone 7 and higher. If you managed to return to the third beta version of 11.4 before Apple blocked this option, or you have a firmware version installed between 11.2 and 11.4, you can safely use these instructions.

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How to remove jailbreak from iPhone?

Despite the large number of advantages of a hacked system, users are often disappointed in this procedure. Many people expect to get unlimited possibilities for using the device, but in the end it begins to slow down and become unstable. Let's look at several ways to carry out this procedure:

1. You can get rid of jailbreak on iPhone 4 using iTunes; this method is the easiest of all. It is enough just to restore the device from a backup copy, if it was made in advance, by clicking on the button: “Restore from copy.” However, this method has a drawback: all deleted “traces” do not disappear completely. Therefore, if you bring your device to a service center, the staff will quickly find out that the device has been jailbroken and will refuse to repair it.
2. There is a way that will fix this problem. To delete all data about the procedure without a trace, you need to click on the “Restore iPhone” button. When the program prompts you to create a backup, you must refuse. With this method, iTunes itself will download the latest version of iOS and install it on your smartphone. But in this case, the owner will lose some of his personal data. To avoid losing them, it is recommended to save a backup in the iCloud cloud in advance.

Bottom line: is jailbreak necessary in 2022?

Not for me. Most likely, not for you either. Let's be honest, Jailbreak in 2020 isn't for everyone, and if you're wondering if you need it, the answer is no. Jailbreak is needed by a narrow portion of Apple users who want to customize their iPhone, but for some reason do not choose Android. Most of the tweaks in the repository are crooked or very specific in appearance. It seems to me that the era of themes and embellishments is long gone. I don’t argue, 5 years ago it was interesting - I myself chose a smartphone based on the number of custom firmware available, but today it looks inappropriate. Especially on iPhone. Even the simple CallBar X stands out from the system design and looks ugly, let alone larger tweaks and themes.

What can Jailbreak offer the user? Not so much. Little features that I didn’t have time to get used to while using them, and without which I can completely imagine life. If earlier Jailbreak could radically change the experience of interacting with the iPhone, expanding the boundaries of the device's capabilities, now it is nothing more than just entertainment. Oh yes, after a reboot, all changes and tweaks were reset - however, it is re-installed by pressing one button in the iOS application. Draw your own conclusions.

Removing jailbreak on iPhone 4 without flashing it

It is possible to delete the procedure without flashing the system. To do this you need to use the Cydia program:

1. Before you begin, you should create a backup copy, disable the Find My iPhone function, and preferably connect the device to power.
2. From the Cydia program install Cydia Impactor.
3. We launch it, in the window that appears, click the Delete all data and unjailbreak device button, and then confirm the action by clicking the Delete All button. Under no circumstances should you interrupt the further process!
4. Once the jailbreak is removed, the device will reboot automatically and a welcome screen will appear, after which you need to activate the device.
5. All that remains is to restore personal data from a backup copy.

Before jailbreaking iOS 12.4

Before we get started with jailbreaking, there are a few preparatory steps that need to be completed. First, you need to create a backup copy of your device, just in case. To do this, launch iTunes on your computer, connect your iPhone to it using a cord, and confirm the trust relationship between these devices on your computer and phone.

First you need to confirm the trust on your PC

Then do the same on iPhone

In the iTunes window, click on the phone icon at the top of the left panel and in the “Browse” window, set the “Back up automatically” switch to “This PC”, then click on the “Back up now” button.

Backing up iPhone

After this, you need to disable system locking with a password, Touch ID and Face ID on your phone. To do this, go to “Settings”, open the “Touch ID and passcode” section, and then turn off these authorization methods.

Disable ID and passcode

Next important step. If two-factor authentication is enabled on your phone (and if it is enabled, it is no longer possible to disable it using standard operating system tools), you need to create a password for applications that will be used during jailbreak. You can check your two-factor authentication status from the Settings screen by going to your Apple ID settings by tapping your name and going to Password & Security.

Checking the status of two-factor authentication

If two-factor authentication is enabled, open the Apple ID page on your computer in the browser, log in, then in the “Security -> Application Passwords” section, click on the “Create a password” link and follow the instructions on the screen. You will need to enter this password at one of the jailbreak stages.

Apple mobile devices love to download and install operating system updates without asking. If the next update is downloaded but not installed, it must be removed. To do this, go to the “Settings -> General -> iPhone (iPad) Storage” section, select the downloaded operating system image from the list and on the screen that opens, click “Uninstall a program”, then confirm your action in the pop-up window.

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The following cunning sorcery will help you permanently wean your iPhone from searching for and downloading updates. Launch Safari, follow the link https://betaprofiles.com/ and, using the corresponding button, download the profile from Apple TV - tvOS 12 to your phone. In the pop-up window, click on the Download button anyways. The browser will tell you that the site is trying to load a configuration profile - click Allow. After a successful download, go to the “Settings -> General -> Profile” section on your phone, select the downloaded tvOS Beta Software Profile and click “Install”. Confirm this action in the pop-up window. The system will prompt you to restart the phone - after the reboot, the function of automatically searching for and downloading updates will be disabled.

Prevent iPhone from automatically downloading and installing updates

Now you need to go to Settings -> Siri and Search and turn off all Siri functions, and then restart your phone again.

Well, we have successfully completed the preliminary steps, it’s time to proceed to the most interesting thing - jailbreaking iOS 12.4 itself.

To complete the procedure successfully, the iTunes application must be installed on your computer. But it should not be launched until the jailbreak is complete!

Tips and tricks for working with jailback

The following will offer tips on using Cydia after installing jailbreak on iPhone 4:

• To add sources from which you want to download applications or add-ons, you need to click the “Sources” button in the Cydia store, then “Edit” and “Add”, all you have to do is enter the one you need.
• If you no longer need to use a source, you can delete it by swiping the unnecessary one to the left.
• It is recommended to periodically update the store to obtain current sources.
• If the update takes a very long time, then it is better to delete such a source, because it can continue for quite a long time.
• When you enter a query in the search bar, the system immediately begins searching for possible options, but in order for the list to be complete, you must click on the “Search” button.
• To view already installed updates, just switch to the “Installed” tab at the bottom of the screen.

As you can see, if you follow all the described manipulations, you can install the program on your gadget yourself. If you are not confident in your abilities, seek help from professionals.

How to add Source in Cydia:

1. Launch Cydia
2. Click Sources
   and you will see a list of sources already included in Cydia
3. In the top right corner of the screen, click Edit
4. In the top left corner, click Add
5. Enter the URL of the source you want to add as a repository in Cydia.

   
   

6. Click Add Source
   as shown above.