Many iPhone and iPod Touch users are eagerly awaiting the release of the new iOS 4.1 jailbreak, which utilizes the SHatter exploit. According to the latest information from the iPhone Dev Team, things are proceeding nicely.
As you will see in the video below, the iPhone Dev Team has successfully managed to jailbreak the new iPod Touch 4G using the SHatter exploit discovered by pod2g. This breakthrough is significant as it demonstrates the potential of the SHatter exploit to jailbreak all existing iOS devices running iOS 4.1.
The Significance of the SHatter Exploit
The SHatter exploit is a low-level bootrom exploit, which means it targets the hardware of the device rather than the software. This makes it particularly powerful because it cannot be patched by a simple software update from Apple. Instead, Apple would need to release new hardware to close the vulnerability. This is why the SHatter exploit is so highly anticipated by the jailbreaking community.
The video below showcases the successful jailbreak of the iPod Touch 4G. The iPhone Dev Team used the SHatter exploit to restore the device to a custom IPSW (iPhone Software) file, which includes the jailbreak.
In the meantime, we’ve put @pod2g’s exploit into a beta version of PwnageTool to test the waters. The SHAtter exploit was enough to convince the iPod touch 4G to restore to our custom IPSW. The successful result is shown below! It’s all working: customized Preferences to show battery percentage, Cydia, root shell…the works!
Implications for the Jailbreaking Community
The successful use of the SHatter exploit on the iPod Touch 4G has significant implications for the jailbreaking community. It means that users will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of jailbreaking on the latest iOS devices, including the ability to install custom software, themes, and tweaks that are not available through the official App Store. This opens up a world of possibilities for customization and functionality that Apple does not provide.
Moreover, the SHatter exploit’s hardware-based nature means that it will likely remain effective for a longer period, providing a more stable and long-term solution for jailbreak enthusiasts. This is a major advantage over software-based exploits, which can be quickly patched by Apple.
Head on over to the iPhone Dev Team’s blog for more details and updates on the progress of the iOS 4.1 jailbreak.
via Gadgetsteria
Updated 1st October 2010.
The iPhone Dev Team has now managed to jailbreak the Apple TV as well. For full details, check out the link below.
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