So you don’t like the now-changed hardware mute switch on iOS 4.2.x for iPad and want to turn it back into orientation lock? Well there is now a jailbreak app for that ! , which changes the mute switch functionality of the hardware button back to its original orientation lock mode from iOS 3.2.x (for iPad) era.
This is just to let you all know that we have now updated our previous article about iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak using Redsn0w with a complete step by step video guide. You can follow the well explained instructions in the video to jailbreak iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPad and iPod touch 4G / 3G / 2G using the newly released Redsn0w 0.9.6b4.
The iPhone Dev Team has just released Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 today which brings first proper jailbreak, with working Cydia and MobileSubstrate for all iOS 4.2.1 devices.
Arriving today was the eagerly anticipated iOS 4.2.1 update, along with previously-paid Apple's device tracking, locking, and wiping tool called Find My iPhone.
The iPhone Dev Team has released new information regarding iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak and unlock situation, which is as follows.
Apart from iOS 4.2.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, also released today is iOS 4.2 for Apple TV 2G which brings video AirPlay feature that will allow you to stream pictures, videos and music right from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to TVs connected to the second-gen Apple TV.
Its official now! Apple has just issued a press release, confirming that the much awaited iOS 4.2.x software update will be be publicly available today for download via iTunes 10.1. Full press release is as follows
The recently released Redsn0w 0.9.6b3 can jailbreak all iOS based devices including the new A4 devices like iPhone 4, iPad and iPod touch 4G. Since Cydia included in this version of Redsn0w is not compatible with iOS 4.2.1, you can use the following steps to install a patched version of Cydia.
The iPhone Dev Team has just released Redsn0w 0.9.6b3 which brings support for iOS 4.2.1 GM firmware file. The highlight feature of this release is SSH and SSL support which will now allow you to install bundles and packages independent of Cydia, which is currently broken on 4.2.1.
I have just jailbroken my iPad on iOS 4.2.1 using PwnageTool bundles released by Johnny Franks. These bundles can be used to jailbreak the newly released iOS 4.2.1 GM on both iPad and iPod touch 4 with working Cydia !
