Stay informed about iOS updates for iOS 8 and iOS 7. Be cautious when changing versions to avoid issues.
Stay informed about iOS updates for iOS 8 and iOS 7. Be cautious when changing versions to avoid issues.
Hello everyone! I’m really pleased to share that this post has been created after a long time. iOS 8 is coming soon, which means Apple’s servers won’t accept the older version 7.1.2 anymore just a few hours after the 8.0 update. Some folks recall how in the past you could preserve your SHSH blobs and then use them to revert your device with a fake TSS server that mimicked Apple’s system, allowing iTunes to downgrade it to an older version.
I’m excited to let you know that the talented Canadian developer (not Linus) iH8sn0w (twitter: iH8sn0w) has discovered a new technique to revert PRE 64-bit devices without revealing all the details yet. He’s hinting that he’ll share this soon, possibly alongside his friend @JonathanSeals, who suggests it would be smart to keep your current SHSH blobs safe.
If you’re not interested in reading further, just remember: if you save your PRE 64-bit iOS device’s SHSH files now, you might be able to revert from iOS 8 to iOS 7.1.2 soon. Here’s a quick guide:
1. Ensure your device is jailbroken (easy on iOS 7 using the links provided).
2. Confirm iTunes is installed on your computer.
3. Download iFaith (ignore compatibility issues) from the link shared.
4. Connect your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch to your PC.
5. Follow the prompts carefully—especially step 6 and 7.
6. For multiple devices, repeat the process one by one.
7. Store your SHSH files in a designated folder for each device.
Once done, keep those files safe for future downgrades. Hopefully, this release will make it easier to revisit iOS 8 if you ever miss your jailbreak setup!
P.S. This method applies only to pre-64-bit devices. While you can save your 64-bit blobs, the new security features of 64-bit chips might prevent this approach from working there. But don’t worry—keeping your SHSH files is always a good idea!
There are issues with jailbreaking, but customization options can be appealing.