Ipad2 + iOS5 + smart cover security flaw

[theSeb]

1) while locked, with smartcover open, hold down power key.

2) close smartcover

3) open smartcover, tap "cancel"

viola. You have just bypassed having to enter security code.

I've confirmed that it works.

 

[Thetonyk123]

Thanks got into my friends iPad 2 haha.

 

[Blipp]

For clarity you can't access any apps but apps can be deleted. You are also able to search mail and contacts through Spotlight without actually opening any apps.

 

[MacBoobsPro]

1) while locked, with smartcover open, hold down power key.

2) close smartcover

3) open smartcover, tap "cancel"

viola. You have just bypassed having to enter security code.

I've confirmed that it works.

Give Apple feedback

 

[theSeb]

Give Apple feedback

I have.

 

[AlphaVictor87]

They have a video of this on gizmodo

I'm sure Apple heard about it

http://gizmodo.com/5852036/how-to-break-into-any-ipad-2-with-just-a-smart-cover

 

[wrinkster22]

i am going to hack my friends iPad. Thanks