Guide Note

iPhone Jailbreak is a process which involves installing new software in order to enable an iPhone to run third party applications. The process circumvents Apple's security protocols, and consequently voids any support or warranty packages for the iPhone.

Fast Facts

Process allows users to install customized applications
Uses custom software to work around the default iPhone operating system
Process voids warranty from Apple
Each new version of iPhone software requires new version of jailbreaking software

Firmware Version 2.0 Jailbreak

Soon after Apple released the beta version of the iPhone 2.0 firmware, a group called the iPhone Dev Team cracked the software and released images of a jailbroken and unlocked iPhone. The same team announced that they would release a program to similarly crack July 11's official release of the 2.0 firmware.¹ The tool 2.0 jailbreaking tool was released on July 20, 2008.²

Bricking Possibility

During the jailbreaking process, some users have experienced software errors which cause their iPhone to cease functioning. This is commonly referred to as "bricking". It can also occur when trying to apply an official Apple update to a phone that has already been jailbroken or unlocked.

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IPhone Jailbreak

iPhone Jailbreak General Information

Lifehacker: Feature: Jailbreak Any iPhone or iPod Touch in 45 Seconds (March 21, 2008)
Chris Pirillo: What is iPhone JailBreak? (November 18, 2007)
Apple iPhone Review: How to Jailbreak Your iPhone in Under a Minute (August 1, 2007)
iJailBreak: Automated Jailbreaker
Google Code: iPhone Elite

iPhone 2.0 Jailbreak Information

iPhone Dev Team Blog:: Thanks for waiting :) (July 20, 2008)
Gizmodo: iPhone Pwnage Tool 2.0 Now Available (Jailbreak and Unlock) (July 19, 2008)
Gizmodo: IPhone 2.0 Unlock: iPhone OS 2.0 Unlocked (Official Software) (July 10, 2008)
intoiPhone: iPhone 2.0 OS jailbreak and unlock tool coming soon! (July 10, 2008)
Engadget: iPhone Dev Team jailbreaks firmware 2.0... before it's out (March 11, 2008)
Gizmodo: Exclusive: iPhone 2.0 Unlocked, Runs All Apps (Beta Firmware) (March 12, 2008)
Ars Technica: iPhone Dev Team pwns with modded 2.0 firmware (March 12, 2008)

iPhone 1.1.4 Jailbreak Information

Google Blog Search: iPhone Firmware 1.1.4
Google News: iPhone Firmware 1.1.4
TUAW.com: iPod/iPhone firmware update 1.1.4 released (February 26, 2008)
Engadget: iPhone and iPod touch get 1.1.4 firmware update (February 26, 2008)
Ars Technica: iPhone/iTouch firmware 1.1.4 lands with "bug fixes" (February 26, 2008)
InformationWeek: Reports: iPhone Firmware 1.1.4 And SDK Nearly Ready (February 18, 2008)

iPhone 1.1.3 Jailbreak Information

iPhone Atlas: Problems with 1.1.3 jailbreak (January 31, 2008)
Engadget Mobile: iPhone 1.1.3 jailbreak goes live (January 24, 2008)
Lifehacker: How To: One-Click Jailbreak for iPhone 1.1.3 Firmware (January 28, 2008)
Bleeding Edge TV: iPhone 1.1.3 Jailbreak with iBrickr on Windows video tutorial
Bleeding Edge TV: iPhone 1.1.3 Jailbreak OS X video tutorial
TUAW: iPhone 1.1.3 jailbreak now for Mac, that was quick (Jaunuary 24, 2008)
cre.ations.net: iPhone 1.1.3 jailbreak released (January 24, 2008)

iPhone 1.1.1 Jailbreak Information

Engadget: iPhone and iPod touch v1.1.1 full jailbreak tested, confirmed!
TUAW: Announcing a Preliminary iPhone 1.1.1 Jailbreak
Engadget: iPhone, iPod Touch v 1.1.1 Jailbroken, Apps Ported and Running
Wired: The Third Party's Swingin' on iPhone 1.1.1
Ars Technica: Preliminary iPhone 1.1.1 Jailbreak Announced
Gizmodo: Hackers Break Into the Latest iPhone Firmware Again
TUAW: Third Party Apps Ported to iPhone 1.1.1
Google News: iPhone Jailbreak

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