Official www.jailbreakme.com from Comex

[psywzrd]

Finally got it by turning my phone off and back on. I don't know if it was a coincidence, but it worked the first time (after many failed attempts).

Same here! It's not a coincidence. Turning the phone off and then back on definitely works. I recommend doing the jb over wifi though since it'll be much a much quicker download.

 

[rockosmodurnlif]

I just don't want to. I grew out of it, I can afford whatever I want. If it's some expensive software, like CS5, then I also need support and the cost is tax-deductable. Otherwise, I either demo and purchase if I like it or I don't buy.

In terms of music, I have a very good HiFi setup and with certain albums, I enjoy the maximum quality that the CD format allows me to have. I even have some vinyls that I listen to from time to time (Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, some operas). Otherwise it's Spotify for me during the day.

With DVDs, I enjoy the extras and subtitles to improve my foreign language skills. With Blu Ray, there is no point in piracy - you want the maximum picture resolution with high definition sound [5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 (I can't get this yet)], then piracy is no solution. Also, Blu Ray is a very cheap form of data storage and is very convenient.

The only reason, why I'd be happy to take part in intellectual property theft is to make my point about record labels bullying ISPs and litigating the hell out of people, who would obviously never spend their money to buy the tracks that they download. I think that in terms of penalising piracy, the current situation is a disgrace.

Hmm. I have nothing to say to you.

 

[baryon]

The big deal isn't jailbreaking, it's the fact that a web page can totally modify the OS through the browser alone. That sounds like the most serious security flaw on the iPhone yet, how come no one cares about that? What if the website would say "Slide to display funny pictures of cats" instead of "Slide to jailbreak"? Then users would be tricked into voiding their warranty, modifying their entire OS AND installing software without their consent. Isn't that more serious than just "oh cool now we can jailbreak via the web"? Seriously wtf!

 

[macpro2000]

So nice they are making jailbreaking easier and easier.

 

[rockametrics]

u might wanna reset your network setting to the factory setting.. and download it over ATT server..

This worked for me. It would not work over wifi.

 

[Rockstar21]

The big deal isn't jailbreaking, it's the fact that a web page can totally modify the OS through the browser alone. That sounds like the most serious security flaw on the iPhone yet, how come no one cares about that? What if the website would say "Slide to display funny pictures of cats" instead of "Slide to jailbreak"? Then users would be tricked into voiding their warranty, modifying their entire OS AND installing software without their consent. Isn't that more serious than just "oh cool now we can jailbreak via the web"? Seriously wtf!

this isnt the first time it was web-based, you know that right?

 

[goosnarrggh]

The big deal isn't jailbreaking, it's the fact that a web page can totally modify the OS through the browser alone. That sounds like the most serious security flaw on the iPhone yet, how come no one cares about that? What if the website would say "Slide to display funny pictures of cats" instead of "Slide to jailbreak"? Then users would be tricked into voiding their warranty, modifying their entire OS AND installing software without their consent. Isn't that more serious than just "oh cool now we can jailbreak via the web"? Seriously wtf!

+1

 

[rwilliams]

The big deal isn't jailbreaking, it's the fact that a web page can totally modify the OS through the browser alone. That sounds like the most serious security flaw on the iPhone yet, how come no one cares about that? What if the website would say "Slide to display funny pictures of cats" instead of "Slide to jailbreak"? Then users would be tricked into voiding their warranty, modifying their entire OS AND installing software without their consent. Isn't that more serious than just "oh cool now we can jailbreak via the web"? Seriously wtf!

Comex could have released this jailbreak as both a favor the those who want to jailbreak their phones AND to Apple, to expose a serious flaw. Someone has said that there's already a fix for this flaw that users can apply manually that wil also allow you to keep your jailbreak. And I'm sure that once Apple fixes this, there's another, less serious exploit that's being kept under wraps for the next jailbreak.

 

[3282868]

The big deal isn't jailbreaking, it's the fact that a web page can totally modify the OS through the browser alone. That sounds like the most serious security flaw on the iPhone yet, how come no one cares about that? What if the website would say "Slide to display funny pictures of cats" instead of "Slide to jailbreak"? Then users would be tricked into voiding their warranty, modifying their entire OS AND installing software without their consent. Isn't that more serious than just "oh cool now we can jailbreak via the web"? Seriously wtf!

Very good point. I know jailbreaking any device has to happen through a security flaw (buffer over run, etc). I was AMAZED with jailbreaking now through HTML, just, amazed. After reading your comment I came back to reality, this is a major issue. How can they do this? I'm not a novice with regards to IT, but programming has taken a back seat to everything else I do so I am a novice there. This is interesting.

 

[maturola]

The big deal isn't jailbreaking, it's the fact that a web page can totally modify the OS through the browser alone. That sounds like the most serious security flaw on the iPhone yet, how come no one cares about that? What if the website would say "Slide to display funny pictures of cats" instead of "Slide to jailbreak"? Then users would be tricked into voiding their warranty, modifying their entire OS AND installing software without their consent. Isn't that more serious than just "oh cool now we can jailbreak via the web"? Seriously wtf!

It's not really that bad, Security holes on internet browser are found all the time, no need to be that dramatic, you can manually plug it if you want (google for instructions), but I am sure there will be an official fix real soon (4.0.2 maybe).

The fact is that those security hole are present on any system and if the dev team wouldn't have found it, some one else would have (just like the hole in safari last week, and the 2 big one on Firefox 2 weeks ago, or well...the 300 found on IE each week)

 

[zmunkz]

Does this definitely work on the iPhone4? I do not see the corresponding PDF exploit...

http://www.jailbreakme.com/_/

I am getting the "hostname cannot be found" error myself... I guess that means the exploit has already worked if I am getting anything at all?

 

[-aggie-]

Well, I managed to break my iPhone... off to the Apple Store (with a great story) and several hopes to have it fixed.

PS: Keeps rebooting after I tried to restore it after I JB'ed it

Restore it in DFU mode. No need to go to Apple.

 

[Makaveliarts]

from planet being's twitter, i believe:

Oh, that's cool.

I didn't want to read through the whole thread.

Comex really did well this time though. I'm gonna donate Fri. It is so much easier to JB my 4 iPhones and iPod touches like this.

 

[Bistroengine]

Good luck

For all of you who blindly ran off to jailbreak their iPhone, good luck! I'll stay here in the sandbox by myself. Not because I'm some 'Apple Fanboy', but because I'm not rich and can't afford to buy another iPhone 4 when some jackball eventually figures out a way to brick the iPhone with some clever code. No thank you.

 

[Corbin052198]

iOS 3.2.1 compatibility???

Does this have iOS 3.2.1 compatibility? I might do this on my iPod Touch 1G if it works.

Sorry if this has already been answered. I don't have the time to look through 900+ posts

 

[baryon]

It's not really that bad, Security holes on internet browser are found all the time, no need to be that dramatic, you can manually plug it if you want (google for instructions), but I am sure there will be an official fix real soon (4.0.2 maybe).

The fact is that those security hole are present on any system and if the dev team wouldn't have found it, some one else would have (just like the hole in safari last week, and the 2 big one on Firefox 2 weeks ago, or well...the 300 found on IE each week)

It's probably as bad as a security hole can get: installing software, modifying the OS and voiding warranty. What could be worse? I'd rather have someone publish the entire contents of my iPhone than void my warranty, or change my OS. This could be used for something much worse, installing any kind of virus, extremely easily. Maybe there are other similar holes, but that just makes matters worse.

I was just surprised that everyone was all like "wow, jailbreaking made easy!" instead of "wow, now any website could potentially modify my iOS any way they wanted!".

 

[LagunaSol]

when some jackball eventually figures out a way to brick the iPhone with some clever code.

You know Ballmer is working on it...

 

[Mystikal]

Does this have iOS 3.2.1 compatibility? I might do this on my iPod Touch 1G if it works.

Sorry if this has already been answered. I don't have the time to look through 900+ posts

For iPad? Yes.

 

[-aggie-]

Any word on whether the site is back up?

 

[marksman]

I'm not a lawyer, and I don't play one on TV, but here's my take on bandwidth. AT&T quotes me a price and gives me a quota. In this case, let's say it's 2GB per month. To me, this means I can use 2GB per month without incurring additional fees. I should be able to use all 2GB in a single day if I want, just as long as I haven't gone over the 2GB limit at the end of the month. I should be able to create my own little 3G based network, share my connection with every device I own. Once I exceed 2GB, AT&T gets to charge me more. Fair enough. That's what I agreed to.

If AT&T doesn't like it and is concerned about capacity, perhaps they should alter it to have a 'daily' cap per account. I don't think too many people would stand for it, but it would be the better solution if capacity is your concern.

Maybe you should read the actual contract you agreed to with AT&T before making ignorant posts like this.

What you want or believe does not mesh with the truth or reality. The onus, though is on you.

You can think they have to do whatever you want to jusitfy your stealing their bandwidth, it doesn't make it right, and it doesn't make it legal. It is one thing to jailbreak your phone. It is another thing to use it to tether, you are breaking the law and the contract you agreed to with AT&T.

 

[maturola]

It's probably as bad as a security hole can get: installing software, modifying the OS and voiding warranty. What could be worse? I'd rather have someone publish the entire contents of my iPhone than void my warranty, or change my OS. This could be used for something much worse, installing any kind of virus, extremely easily. Maybe there are other similar holes, but that just makes matters worse.

I was just surprised that everyone was all like "wow, jailbreaking made easy!" instead of "wow, now any website could potentially modify my iOS any way they wanted!".

I get your point, but that hole is there no matter if you jailbreak or not... all those hole I mentioned on your PC are the same way, it have nothing to do with the jailbreak community. it is Apples responsibility

 

[canesalato]

Gosh

Guys it's not the jailbreak that makes ios4 vulnerable.
The bug is in IOS4. We should just thank comex not only for the jailbreak, but also because now apple knows about this problem and can fix it, because non jailbroken phones are fully exposed! The guy who sayed "I'm not jailbreaking because I don't want that somebody bricks my iphone" is wrong and he is spreading FUD!
Comex Jailbreak has a clever fix for the securety hole: when you open a pdf after the jailbreak, you get a message asking you if you are sure. If you were not actually opening a pdf when you get that message it means you are being attacked. Simply refuse to open the "pdf" and you'll be safe. So for now jailbroken phones are safer than non jailbroken phones!

 

[WannaGoMac]

Comex could have released this jailbreak as both a favor the those who want to jailbreak their phones AND to Apple, to expose a serious flaw. Someone has said that there's already a fix for this flaw that users can apply manually that wil also allow you to keep your jailbreak. And I'm sure that once Apple fixes this, there's another, less serious exploit that's being kept under wraps for the next jailbreak.

You think the 100 headlines around the world didn't give apple enough notice?

 

[WannaGoMac]

For all of you who blindly ran off to jailbreak their iPhone, good luck! I'll stay here in the sandbox by myself. Not because I'm some 'Apple Fanboy', but because I'm not rich and can't afford to buy another iPhone 4 when some jackball eventually figures out a way to brick the iPhone with some clever code. No thank you.

lol, nice pedestal you got there. And you're posting this because it helps you feel better about your decision?

 

[chagla]

One of the primary reasons Apple chooses to place restrictions on their devices is to protect the developers. I'm perfectly fine with jailbreaking, but as this practice becomes more mainstream, piracy may also accompany that. Think about it for a moment, why would developers continue to produce applications knowing full well their work would be pirated? This is of course why we'll in no doubt see an update from apple in the days to come.

That's great you purchase non subsidized phones for the unlocking benefits and non contractual obligations. But your condescending attitude makes me think your definition of freedom means having money flying out of your extremities.

i'm not advocating piracy at all. i just think users should be able to install programs at will. after all the device, the hardware is theirs. why should the service provider or manufacturer dictate what you can and can't do on your own device? that's one major reason i stay away from subsidized phone but more importantly the cost. please see below:

Yay, freedom to pay full price for a phone just to pay full price for a carrier data plan anyway (just like me) and kiss the carrier subsidy ($400) goodbye. Me, I'll take the subsidy if I'm going to be stuck with data plan charges anyway.

The carriers love you.

to each his own.

yes the upfront cost for a phone looks like a lot but you will save money in the long run. how?

lets take a $100 phone. that's the full price. you buy it, and then sign up for service and if its a gsm phone , you can sign up for a "contract free" service.

but lets say you get that phone from a carrier for "free", then:
- you are tied to a contract (2 years), cheapest voice plan, w/out tax: 40 * 24 = $ 960
- if its a smart phone, then mandatory data plan (extra $30/month) = $ 720
- termination fee , around $200
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total : smartphone $1680 in 2 years, non smart phone $ 960

so, would you rather pay $100 for the phone and have the freedom to switch carriers, cancel at anytime or prefer to be tied on a contract just because you are getting the $100 phone for "free"?