You probably know that Apple killed the door to jailbreak iOS 8.1.3. However there is still a turnaround. If you would like to perform an untethered jailbreak on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch that is upgraded to iOS 8.1.3, this guide will help you out. The trick we use here is to update the iOS version to iOS 8.2 beta 2, and then jailbreak the device via Taig jailbreaking tool.
How to Upgrade Your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch to iOS 8.2 Beta 2
The upgrade is available for following iOS devices:
- iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S
- iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2
- iPad mini, Retina iPad mini
- iPod touch 5G
You need to download and install the latest iTunes onto your computer. Please be sure to back up your devices before the update. How to:
- Plug into your device and launch iTunes
- Click your device on the upper right corner
- Click Back Up Now and wait for the sync to finish
Ready to Go!
Step 1. Download the IPSW firmware that is compatible with your device model.
Step 2. Open iTunes on your computer and connect your iOS device using USB cable.
Step 3. Click iPhone, iPad, or iPod icon in the top left navigation bar and get into Summary tab.
Step 4. Hold Shift key on computer keyboard and click Restore button, select the downloaded IPSW firmware and click OK
Step 5. Wait for the process to finish. Unlock your iOS device with your passcode if prompted.
Step 6. You will see the UDID of your device in iTunes and be asked to register. You can use registration services here or here, which costs $4.99.
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iOS 8.2 Beta 1 for iPhone and iPod
| Device Model | Size | Direct |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 6 Plus | 1.96 GB | Direct |
| iPhone 6 | 1.96 GB | Direct |
| iPhone 5S (GSM, A1453, A1533) | 1.96 GB | Direct |
| iPhone 5S (CDMA, A1457, A1518, A1528, A1530) | 1.96 GB | Direct |
| iPhone 5C (CDMA, A1456, A1532) | 1.96 GB | Direct |
| iPhone 5C (GSM, A1507, A1516, A1526, A1529) | 1.86 GB | Direct |
| iPhone 5 (GSM, A1428) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| Phone 5 (CDMA, A1429) | 1.1 GB | Direct |
| iPhone 4S | 1.1 GB | Direct |
| iPod Touch 5 | 1.1 GB | Direct |
iOS 8.2 Beta 1 for iPad
| Device Model | Size | Direct |
|---|---|---|
| iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi, A1566) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, A1567) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Mini 3 (Wi-Fi, A1599) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Mini 3 (CDMA, A1600) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Mini 3 (TD-LTE, A1601) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Air (Wi-Fi, A1474) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Air (Wi-Fi + 4G LTE, A1475) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Air (A1476) | None | None |
| iPad Mini (Wi-Fi, A1489) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Mini (Wi-Fi + 4G LTE, A1490) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Mini (A1491) | None | None |
| iPad 4th Gen (Wi-Fi, A1458) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad 4th Gen (GSM, A1459) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad 4th Gen (CDMA, A1460) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Mini (Wi-Fi, A1432) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Mini (GSM, A1454) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad Mini (CDMA, A1455) | 2.1 GB | Direct |
| iPad 3 (Wi-Fi, A1416) | 1.8 GB | Direct |
| iPad 3 AT&T (GSM, A1430) | 1.8 GB | Direct |
| iPad 3 Verizon (CDMA, A1403) | 1.8 GB | Direct |
| iPad 2 (GSM, A1396) | 1.8 GB | Direct |
| iPad 2 (CDMA, A1397) | 1.8 GB | Direct |
| iPad 2 (Wi-Fi, A1395) | 1.8 GB | Direct |
| iPad 2 (Rev A, A1395) | 1.8 GB | Direct |