Access new tricks and functions by jailbreaking your iPhone
While iOS 7 fulfils the day-to-day requirements of most people,
there is a community of users who look to further enhance the experience by
jailbreaking.
This involves unlocking the iOS operating system – a simple
process, which then grants you access to the Cydia app store. From here you can
download apps that perform functions not normally possible within iOS. Examples
include adding a newsfeed to your Lock screen or using face recognition to
unlock your device. Jailbreaking your iPhone is as simple as connecting your handset
to a computer. Over the next few steps we’ll look at the process of obtaining
what is known as an un-tethered jailbreak. It’s recommended that you back up
your iPhone beforehand, either via iCloud or iTunes. At the time of writing,
jailbreaking can only be done on handsets with an installed iOS version earlier
than 7.1. If you previously upgraded to iOS 7 via an over-the-air update (as
opposed to via iTunes), there is also a good chance that the jailbreak will not
take effect. If this is the case, sadly you won’t be able to jailbreak your
device.
1: Download Evasi0n
Go to http://evasi0n.com in a desktop web browser. Select the download link for your operating system. Be sure to check the ‘Read Me’ section lower down the webpage.
“You can download all kinds of apps that perform functions not normally possible”
2: Prepare your
device
open the Evasi0n app to prepare
It’s good practice to charge your iPhone before performing a
jailbreak. You’ll also need to disable the pass lock via Settings>Touch ID &
Pass code for the jailbreak to work.
3: Back up with
iTunes
Open iTunes on your computer; update it but don’t update the
iPhone itself. Connect your iPhone and create a backup. If something goes
wrong, at least your data will be safe.
4: Start jailbreaking
Once you’re backed up, disconnect your iPhone and close
iTunes. Open Evasi0n and connect your device again. Evasi0n will then confirm
whether it can be jailbroken.
5: The jailbreak
process
Click on Jailbreak to start the process. It can take a while
and involves a few prompts and reboots during the process. Do not reopen iTunes
at this stage.
6: Cydia app
installed
Once finished, the phone will reboot and Evasi0n will
display an exit prompt. A Cydia icon will appear on your Home screen once everything
has been finalized.