We’ve some great news for jailbreakers who are still on iOS 9.1. The PanGu Jailbreakteam has just released a new version of their tool to jailbreak iOS 9.1, making it the first jailbreak for iPad Pro, which was launched late last year.
One of the golden rules of jailbreaking is to stay where you’re and avoid updating your device to the latest iOS software update to improve your chances of jailbreaking your iOS device. Today’s release by PanGu has validated that rule once again. If you’ve followed the rule, then let us know how if you’ve managed to successfully jailbreak iOS 9.1.
Few weeks back PanGu team had recommended upgrading to iOS 9.2.1, so it is intriguing that they decided to release the jailbreak for iOS 9.1. We would loved a jailbreak for iOS 9.2.1, but it is great to see the PanGu team figuring out a way to jailbreak iOS 9.1.
The TaiG team has just released the Mac version of their popular jailbreak tool tojailbreak iOS 8.4 – iOS 8.1.3.
In this guide, we show you how to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch on iOS 8.4 – iOS 8.1.3 using TaiG jailbreak tool for Mac.
Important points before we proceed
TaiG jailbreak is available for Windows and Mac. Windows users can follow our tutorial on how to jailbreak their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch using TaiG jailbreak on Windows.
TaiG jailbreak is an untethered jailbreak.
TaiG jailbreak tool can jailbreak iOS 8.4, 8.3, iOS 8.2 and iOS 8.1.3.
The TaiG jailbreak tool for Mac is compatible with the following devices:
iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3 and iPad 2
iPad mini 1 (1st generation iPad mini), iPad mini 2 (Retina iPad mini), iPad mini 3
iPod touch 5th generation
Please take a backup of your device using Use iCloud or iTunes to back up any and all personal information that you need to keep safe. The jailbreak has been reported to be working in most cases, but on the off chance something goes wrong, it’s a good idea to have an escape plan.
How to Jailbreak iOS 8.4 on Windows using TaiG Jailbreak
Step 1: Before you start, please take a backup of your device, preferably using iTunes.
Step 2: Download the latest version of TaiG jailbreak from our TaiG Jailbreak download page on your computer, and unzip the zip file.
Step 3: Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable.
Step 4: Temporarily Disable Passcode from Settings > Touch ID & Passcode.
Step 5: Also temporarily turn off Find my iPhone from Settings > iCloud > Find my iPhone.
Step 6: Please launch the application as an Administrator. Right click on the TaiG exe and select the “Run as Administrator” option.
Step 7: TaiG will take some time to detect your device. Once you confirm that it is showing the correct firmware version, deselect the 3K Assistant 2.3.0 (TaiG’s App Store), just below Cydia 1.1.18.
Step 8: Click on the green Start button to proceed. You will see the circular progress bar.
Step 9: After the jailbreak is complete, your device will reboot automatically, and you should see the Cydia icon on the Home screen. The TaiG jailbreak tool will also tell you that the “Jailbreak Succeeded!”
Please don’t forget to re-enable the passcode and Find My iPhone feature after successfully jailbreaking your device.
If the jailbreak process fails then check our post on how to fix some of the common problems with TaiG jailbreak.
Please use the TaiG 2.4.2 beta if you’re getting stuck at 30% or 40% during the jailbreak process. You can download TaiG 2.4.2 beta from our TaiG jailbreak download page. Check this post for more details.
How to Jailbreak iOS 8.4 on Mac using TaiG Jailbreak
Step 1: Before you start, please take a backup of your device, preferably using iTunes.
Step 2: Download the latest version of TaiG jailbreak for Mac from our TaiG Jailbreak download page on your computer.
Step 3: Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable.
Step 4: Temporarily Disable Passcode from Settings > Touch ID & Passcode.
Step 5: Also temporarily turn off Find my iPhone from Settings > iCloud > Find my iPhone.
Step 6: Double-click on the dmg file, and move the TaiG app to the Applications folder when prompted. Right click on TaiG app and click on Open. Then click on Open again.
Step 7: TaiG will take some time to detect your device. Once you confirm that it is showing the correct firmware version, deselect the 3K Assistant 2.3.0 (TaiG’s App Store), just below Cydia.
Step 8: Click on the green Start button to proceed.
Step 9: Your device will reboot few times during the jailbreak process. After the jailbreak is complete, your device will reboot automatically, and you should see the Cydia icon on the Home screen.
The TaiG jailbreak tool will also tell you that the “Jailbreak Succeeded!”
Please don’t forget to re-enable the passcode and Find My iPhone feature after successfully jailbreaking your device.
Xmodgames is a mobile game assistant tool, running in the environment with high authority, Android (after rooted) device.
It is created for helping users save time, improve efficiency of game, and get better game experiences. Currently, xmodgames has provided mods,plugins and accelerating function for various hot games. Also, we upgrade and release game mods continuously to meet game users’ maximum needs. Xmodgames belongs to modded tool APP and it is safe, green, free and without any malicious plug-ins. The app itself aims to helping game users obtain some convenience when playing, instead of affecting the fairness and interest of game. Games Supported Clash of Clans MineCraft PE Candy Crush Saga Pet Rescue Saga Farm Heroes Saga Piano Tiles Summoners War Angry Birds GO Ace Fishing 2048 Plants vs. Zombies 2 Who Stole Me ? Subway Surfers Bubble Witch Saga 2 Epic Heroes Cheating Tom The Sims Freeplay Spider Man Unlimited The Simpsons : Tapped Out 8 Ball Pool Asphalt 8 : Airborne Modern War Shadow Fight 2 Injustice : Gods Among Us Godus Candy Crush Soda Saga Guns Girl – School DayZ Boom Beach Dead Trigger 2 Kritika: The White Knights Angry Birds Transformers Heroes Charge Real Racing 3 And Many more coming soon….
Apple released iOS 8.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on April 8th. It includes new features such as a redesigned Emoji keyboard, CarPlay Wireless, new Siri languages, and a long list of bug fixes and improvements.
Description TSF Shell is a brand-new 3D launcher that will subvert your concept of the mobile device home screen operations. It offers smooth, unique and customized man-machine interactive operation experience. You are allowed to define all the elements of the home screen freely and efficiently. TSF Shell keeps creating new features and exclusive 3D widgets that will bring you amazing operation experience and unprecedented visual.
Main features:
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1.Fantastic animation transition effects. All operations, including deletion, addition, menu showing-up or vanishing, are provided with natural, glaring and butter-smooth animation transition effects.
2.Miraculous and effective 3D home screen switching mode and freewheeling home screen element layout mode. More than 10 independent layout home screens supported.
3.Unlimited dock bar. Ability to change its position, length and angle as well as to modify the size and the status (hidden or showed) of icons and folders in the dock bar. You can open the apps and the folders in the dock bar with wave-sliding mode.
4.Batch icon selecting for home screens, folders and dock bar.
5.More than 10 TSF Shell exclusive widgets, such as Message, Clock, Weather, Memo, Music, Gallery etc. All 3D widgets provide unique visual and operative experience.
6.More than 9 gestures supported for Android shortcuts, e.g. app launching, phone call, sms, as well as TSF Shell shortcuts, e.g. home screen switching, status bar hiding, TSF Shell side bar hiding.
7.TSF Shell Arch Shortcut Menu with special animation effects and operative experience. Ability to complete quick custom shortcut operations on any home screen.
8.Pioneering icon editing tool. Ability to customize icon back image, upon image, text label style, etc.
9.Many nice free third-party themes are available.
10.Funny and intuitive TSF Shell settings menu. You can preview the corresponding settings directly.
What’s New
Fix Living Wallpaper scrollable issue
Fix SideMenu gesture issue
TaiG team updated their jailbreak to support iOS 8.1.2, which was released by Apple to fix some bugs and address a problem where ringtone purchased through iTunes Store may have been removed form your device..
Here’s how to jailbreak your device running on iOS 8.1.2 using TaiG jailbreak.
Some important points before you proceed:
TaiG jailbreak supports following iOS 8.1.1 and iOS 8.1.2 devices:
TaiG jailbreak is currently available only for Windows. For now, Mac users will have to run Windows in a virtual machine to use the TaiG jailbreak.
Use iCloud or iTunes to back up any and all personal information that you need to keep safe. The jailbreak has been reported to be working in most cases, but on the off chance something goes wrong, it’s a good idea to have an escape plan.
Disable any Anti-virus programs or firewalls that could prevent TaiG from connecting to the internet.
Jailbreak iOS 8.1.2 using TaiG jailbreak:
Follow these instructions to jailbreak iOS 8.1.2 using TaiG jailbreak.
Step 1: Download the latest version of TaiG jailbreak from this link on your computer, and unzip the zip file.
Step 2: Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable.
Step 3: Disable Passcode from Settings > Touch ID & Passcode.
Step 4: Also turn off Find my iPhone from Settings > iCloud > Find my iPhone.
Step 5: Please launch the application as an Administrator. Right click on the TaiG exe and select the “Run as Administrator” option.
Step 6: TaiG will take some time to detect your device. Once you confirm that it is showing the correct firmware version, deselect the TaiG App Store (the one in Chinese), just below Cydia 1.1.16.
Step 7: Click on the green jailbreak button to proceed. You will see the circular progress bar.
Step 8: After the jailbreak is complete, your device will reboot automatically, and you should should see the Cydia icon on the Home screen.
You can also check our video walkthrough:
Troubleshooting tips
If you’ve updated over-the-air to the latest iOS 8.0.x or iOS 8.1.2, and the jailbreak didn’t succeed, try doing a fresh install of iOS 8.1.2 via iTunes. Download links and instructions can be found here.
A group of Chinese hackers calling themselves “PanGuTeam” have released the a jailbreak for iOS 8 – iOS 8.1, making it the first jailbreak for iOS 8, and also iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3. It works with all the iOS 8 – 8.1 compatible devices:
