Ian Beer is back with another exploit for Apple’s mobile operating system. The hacker has successfully broken into iOS 11.3.1, Apple’s latest firmware.
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Ian Beer breaks iOS 11.3.1’s security
Google Project Zero hacker Ian Beer has achieved full root access on iOS 11.3.1 firmware.
This patch is due to be released sometime during the next week along with an iOS 11.1.2 kernel debugger.
For the uninitiated, Beer was responsible for the exploit that Electra jailbreak toolkit utilizes.
Here’s what the renowned hacker posted on his official Twitter handle.
If you're interested in bootstrapping iOS kernel security research keep a research-only device on iOS 11.3.1 for more tfp0. Release probably next week. Oh, and the 11.1.2 KDP-compatible kernel debugger really is coming soon!
— Ian Beer (@i41nbeer) May 29, 2018
Root access is an integral part of every jailbreak tool and this could potentially lead to a jailbreak in the future.
Don’t get excited just yet, as we still require a kernel exploit and a KPP bypass for a full jailbreak. However, a semi-jailbreak like Houdini or Torngat will definitely become achievable once this patch goes public.
Electra development team plans to use this patch to port Electra to iOS 11.3.x firmware. This development was confirmed by the team members on the official jailbreak discord server.
What should you do now?
According to Ian, you should keep your device on iOS 11.3.1 if you are interested in testing the tfp0 patch.
Unfortunately, iOS 11.4 patches Ian’s exploit and you can only make use of it if you stay on a specific firmware version.
Therefore, I highly recommend upgrading your Apple device to iOS 11.3.1 if you haven’t already.
Here’s what you should do now depending on the firmware you are currently using.
iOS 11-11.1.2 users
- Do not update to iOS 11.3.1 and stay where you are.
- Save your device’s SHSH Blobs for iOS 11.3.1.
iOS 11.2 and above users
- Upgrade to iOS 11.3.1. For those of you who are already using this version, stay where you are.
- Save your SHSH Blobs for iOS 11.3.1. This will ensure you will be able to re-restore your Apple device to the same version if something ever goes wrong.
What do you plan on doing? Will you stay on iOS 11.1.2 or jump the gun and update your device? Leave your comments below.
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Hi posted in your reply not sure if you got it but when I go to update it say 11.4 is there a way to get 11.3.1 still Thanks .. also yesterday showed 11.4 is Apple just saying that ?
No, you can still update using iTunes but you must download the IPSW file of iOS 11.3.1 from ipsw.me.
Thanks I didn’t read it in time but have iOS 11.3.1 right now and got it from reddit. Will this fix the topanga error I did a restore and update in Itunes. I Had no luck on iOS 11.1.1 even after erase all content and settings.
Thanks
Yes, a restore wipes everything clean and you will not experience any errors.
Will the 11.1.2 KDP-compatible kernel debugger fix the topanga error on 11.1.1? Can’t get passed the error tried many methods.
The debugger is only for developers. You can try the methods I posted a while ago. If that doesn’t fix it, go to iOS 11.3.1 asap.
How do I go to 11.3.1 when I hit update on phone it says 11.4 only.. Thanks I tried the methods but with no luck.
I’m on iOS 11.2.2 should I update or I have to satay ???
Update.
Good afternoon what is the purpose of taking the SHSH, at the moment I am in 11.1.2 and I have and I work the jailbreak without problems, which is why you have to take the SHSH … Someone to explain.
It will let you update your version once Apple stops signing it.
what is the discord server for jailbreak?
i have an iphone7 and i will stay on 11.2.1 as someone said that its mostlikely that the jailbreak support 11.3.1 and bellow but it might only work up to 11.2.6 for a10+ device, but i saved my blobs though
It’s just a chatroom. Upgrade to iOS 11.3.1 if you want a jailbreak.
Doesn’t he also state that his focus is on only A9 devices. Which sucks for anyone with iPhone 7 and above… Lol like me.
Yes, Coolstar did mention that but his previous jailbreak worked on all devices up till iPhone X.
Work with 11.3?
Thenks Martin
No, update to iOS 11.3.1.
11.4 because my iphone will be soon ready for upgrade with a newer one or at least that’s what I decided to do. Sad to see iphone 7 life cycle to end up without proper JB at all. Too long wait for what it is.
Should I upgrade to 11.3.1 or stay 11.3?
Update.
whether future restore can still be used for upgrade from ios 11.0.3 to 11.3/11.3.1?
For now i’m still use electra 1.0.4 on ios 11.0.3, and jailbreak still working stable.
Yes, you can still use it if you save your blobs.
I’m jailbroken iPhone 6s running 9.3.3. Should I update to 11.3.1 or stay where I am. Can I use future restore to go from 9.3.3 to 11.3.1 if I decide to stay on 9.3.3 for now? Apps are increasingly needing an update to work on 9.3.3.
Yes, upgrade if you want to go on the latest firmware version (iOS 11). iOS 11.3.1 will likely get a jailbreak very soon. Yes, you can use FutureRestore if you save your blobs.
Hello, I could not use my computer until next week, so is there anyway for me to upgrade from iOS 11.2.5 to 11.3.1 without computer ? Thank you very much
No, that’s not possible without iTunes. You must gain access to a Windows/Mac if you want to upgrade to iOS 11.3.1.
it is possible without itunes ,i used the tweak system info to get my ECID
Yes, it is possible.