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== 2013 ==
 
== 2013 ==
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=== September ===
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* September 26 -- [[iOS]] 7.0.2 released to address Lock screen issues.
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* September 23 -- Apple releases a patched version of the Apple TV 6.0 update.
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* September 20 -- Initial release of [[iPhone 5c]] and [[iPhone 5s]]. iOS 7.0.1 is also made available for these devices. A 6.0 update for the Apple TV was also released, but is pulled due to problems.[http://www.macrumors.com/2013/09/22/apple-pulls-apple-tv-6-0-update-following-reports-of-bricking/]
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* September 18 -- [[iOS]] 7.0 released for the [[iPad 2]] and newer, [[iPhone 4]] and newer, and [[iPod touch 5G]].
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* September 10 -- Apple announces the [[iPhone 5c]] and [[iPhone 5s]].
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=== June ===
 
=== June ===
 
* June 19 -- Apple TV firmware 5.3 released.
 
* June 19 -- Apple TV firmware 5.3 released.

Revision as of 17:39, 2 October 2013

2013

September

  • September 26 -- iOS 7.0.2 released to address Lock screen issues.
  • September 23 -- Apple releases a patched version of the Apple TV 6.0 update.
  • September 20 -- Initial release of iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s. iOS 7.0.1 is also made available for these devices. A 6.0 update for the Apple TV was also released, but is pulled due to problems.[1]
  • September 18 -- iOS 7.0 released for the iPad 2 and newer, iPhone 4 and newer, and iPod touch 5G.
  • September 10 -- Apple announces the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s.

June

  • June 19 -- Apple TV firmware 5.3 released.
  • June 10 -- Apple unveils a completely-revamped iOS 7 at WWDC.

May

April

  • April 13 -- iFaith updated to version 1.5.8.
  • April 11 -- Sn0wbreeze updated to version 2.9.14.
  • April 10 -- iFaith updated to version 1.5.7.

March

  • March 10 -- iFaith updated to version 1.5.6.
  • March 19 -- Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 to attempt to patch the LockScreen bug and fix maps for Japanese users. Patched 4/6 exploits used in evasi0n.
  • March 12 -- evad3rs updated evasi0n to 1.5.3.
  • March 11 -- evad3rs updated evasi0n to 1.5.2.
  • March 10 -- iFaith updated to version 1.5.5.
  • March 05 -- evad3rs updated evasi0n to 1.5.1.

February

January

  • January 28 -- Apple releases iOS 6.1.

2012

November

October

September

  • September 21 -- Initial release of iPhone 5 in first set of countries.
  • September 19 -- Apple releases iOS 6.
  • September 12 -- Apple announces new iPhone 5 and release date of iOS 6.

June

  • June 18 -- iPhone Dev Team releases a new version of redsn0w (0.9.14b1), adding the capability to downgrade iPhone 3G/3GS Baseband from the 06.15.00 iPad baseband to the latest unlockable iPhone baseband (05.13.04). This allows 3G/3GS users that had upgraded to the iPad baseband, thus losing the GPS function and the ability to restore to stock firmware, to get back to an iPhone baseband, making their devices behave as intended again, as well as being unlockable by ultrasn0w.
  • June 14 -- iPhone Dev Team releases a developer version of redsn0w (0.9.13dev1), which jailbreaks limera1n susceptible devices running iOS 6 beta 1. This version doesn't hacktivate nor installs Cydia, as it hasn't been ported to iOS 6 just yet. This jailbreak, however, installs afc2 and SSH, enabling developers to fix and prepare their apps to the next iOS version.
  • June 11 -- Apple announces iOS 6 at WWDC 2012, and seeds the first beta to developers.

May

March

January

2011

December

November

  • November 9 -- iOS 5.0.1 is released in an attempt to fix battery-related issues.

October

  • October 14 -- The iPhone 4S is officially released, although some preorders were delivered early.
  • October 12 -- iOS 5.0 is released.
  • October 5 -- Steve Jobs passes away.
  • October 4 -- Apple announces the new iPhone 4S.

September

  • September 19 -- redsn0w 0.9.9 beta 1 is released, introducing a new UI and many features (like submitting SHSHs to the Cydia Server.
  • September 17 -- MyGreatFest, first iCommunity and jailbreak centered convention was held.

July

  • July 15 -- Apple releases iOS 4.2.9 and 4.3.4, patching all jailbreaking-related vulnerabilities (aside from those in the bootrom).
  • July 6 -- comex releases Saffron, the first public jailbreak for the iPad 2.
  • July 2 -- A beta version of the upcoming jailbreak from comex for the iPad 2, making use of a PDF exploit, was leaked. A hotfix by Apple is expected very soon.

June

May

  • May 6 -- PwnageTool, redsn0w, and sn0wbreeze are updated for iOS 4.3.3 support (and in the case of sn0wbreeze, iOS 4.2.8 support as well).
  • May 3 -- Apple releases iOS 4.2.8 and 4.3.3 to address the location-tracking controversy. Once more, current untethering vulnerabilities remained unpatched.

April

March

February

January

2010

November

October

September

August

  • August 12 -- Saurik releases the first version of PDF Patcher, which installs Apple's patch for the FreeType vulnerability (used in conjunction with other exploits by Star). It works on firmwares as far back as 2.x, and renders iOS 3.2.2 and 4.0.2 useless for jailbreakers. Jailbreaking and installing this patch is currently the only way for users of first generation iPod touches and iPhones to protect themselves against malicious use of the exploit.
  • August 11 -- Apple releases iOS 4.0.2 for iPhone/iPod touch and iOS 3.2.2 for iPad as a hotfix for Star's exploits. Ultrasn0w's exploit remains, since there's no baseband update on those versions.
  • August 3 -- Just before midnight in planetbeing's timezone ultrasn0w has been released by the iPhone Dev Team to unlock the iPhone 4.
  • August 1 -- comex releases Star, a jailbreak for all iDevices with iOS 3.1.2 through 4.0.1.

July

June

May

  • May 3 -- Windows version of Spirit has been updated to not require Windows 98 compatibility mode to run and fixed a photo deletion issue.
  • May 2 -- comex releases Spirit, an untethered jailbreak for all iDevices with iOS 3.1.2 through 3.2.

April

  • April 3 -- Apple releases the iPad.

Feb

2009

November

  • November 3 -- geohot releases blackra1n RC3, a software jailbreak for all devices. Includes a new unlock for baseband 05.11.07 called blacksn0w and is also noticeably faster than previous versions.

October

September

July

June

March

January


2008

December

November

  • November 21 -- Apple releases iOS 2.2.

September

August

  • August 18 -- Apple releases iOS 2.0.2 fimware. iPhone Dev Team releases QuickPwn, a 2.x pwnage/ramdisk combination exploit that allows jailbreaking without needing to create custom IPSWs.
  • August 4 -- Apple releases iOS 2.0.1 fimware

July

  • July 22 -- TA_Mobile hardware dumps the 3G baseband (bootloader 5.8 & FW 1.45.00) by desoldering the NOR.
  • July 19 -- iPhone Dev Team releases PwnageTool 2.0, jailbreaking and unlocking the 2.0 software on the iPhone 2G and jailbreaking iOS 2.0 on the iPhone 3G and iPod touch.
  • July 15 -- Apple releases iOS 1.1.5, the last of the 1.x firmwares
  • July 11 -- iPhone 3G is released. Apple releases iOS 2.0 and MobileMe on the same date, resulting in server issues.

June

April

March

February

  • February 28 -- Cydia is released as an open-source alternative to Installer.app, and prepares to take over the jailbreak application scene upon 2.0's release.
  • February 26 -- Apple releases iOS 1.1.4.
  • February 11 -- Zibri leaks the Ramdisk Hack in ZiPhone, the first all-in-one unlock, activate, jailbreak solution.
  • February 8 -- geohot releases software unlock for 4.6. Apple states 25% of phones were never activated with AT&T.

January


2007

November

October

September

  • September 27 -- Apple releases iOS 1.1.1.
  • September 11 -- iPhone Dev Team releases iUnlock, first free software unlock.
  • September 10 -- IPSF releases first paid software unlock.
  • September 9 -- Apple announces the iPod touch at a media event.

August

July

  • July 23 -- First phones are used with other carriers by means of SIM hacks.
  • July 20 -- nightwatch adapts a toolchain to the iPhone. The first apps are compiled.
  • July 9 -- iPhone Dev Team releases a jailbreak method. The first use of this is ringtones.
  • July 3 -- DVD Jon first cracks activation. People can use the apps on the phone without a subscription.

June

  • June 29 -- iPhone is released. World's most hyped consumer product.
  • June 26 -- The iPhone Dev Team was formed.

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