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iPhone iPhone 5 stay on 6.0 or upgrade to 6.0.2?
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But if its released for 6.0.2 and we are on 6.0 and 6.1 is current version then we have no path to 6.0.2, right?
It's my understanding that there will be a short window where Apple will be signing 6.0.2 after 6.1 is released. Therefore, you would be able to download the ipsw and select it in itunes.
Hmm check out the planetbeing thread. I know the devs have said themselves stay on 6.0.
I have a question for the op. If an untethered jailbreak is released for 6.0.0. or 6.0.1 but not 6.0.2, how dumb are you going to feel for not listening to the dev team? You can upgrade if you wish as it seems you do wish to.. but the standard advice is to stay as low as you can until we know which version of iOS 6 will work on jailbreak. Many have upgraded to the latest version of iOS in the past and had to wait longer than necessary for a jb for their mistake.
I have a question for the op. If an untethered jailbreak is released for 6.0.0. or 6.0.1 but not 6.0.2, how dumb are you going to feel for not listening to the dev team? You can upgrade if you wish as it seems you do wish to.. but the standard advice is to stay as low as you can until we know which version of iOS 6 will work on jailbreak. Many have upgraded to the latest version of iOS in the past and had to wait longer than necessary for a jb for their mistake.
No it's quite the reverse I was concerned about JB releasing for 6.0.2 especially as they have mentioned it can be done and off course they won't release till 6.1 is out then being stuck with 6.0 or 6.1 with no jailbreak option. JB is more important to me then being on the latest ios.
Okay then. Suppose, that the iOS 6.1 drop does not close the loophole, and a public jailbreak is not released because they don't want to burn the exploit. Then a week later, they discover an extra bug that they can exploit to jailbreak 6.0 or 6.0.1 but it does not work in 6.0.2 or 6.1 - so they could release a public jailbreak for anyone who has stayed on 6 or 6.0.1 while the rest on more current versions still have to wait until either Apple closes the loophole or they find another bug for 6.1.. 6.2.. whatever.....
Okay then. Suppose, that the iOS 6.1 drop does not close the loophole, and a public jailbreak is not released because they don't want to burn the exploit. Then a week later, they discover an extra bug that they can exploit to jailbreak 6.0 or 6.0.1 but it does not work in 6.0.2 or 6.1 - so they could release a public jailbreak for anyone who has stayed on 6 or 6.0.1 while the rest on more current versions still have to wait until either Apple closes the loophole or they find another bug for 6.1.. 6.2.. whatever.....
It's a puzzle guess ill stay with 6.0 as they haven't advised otherwise
I think it's probably best to actually update to 6.0.2.
If I recall correctly, the first iOS 5 jailbreak only worked for 5.0.1 and not 5.0.
If things are patched in 6.1, they might decide to release for 6.0.2, and you don't want to be stuck on 6.0 because you missed the small signing window after 6.1 was released.
Either way I think you'll be fine. (I don't think they'd release a public jailbreak and have it incompatible with the most current version of iOS)
I'm actually currently trying to decide what to do as well.
If I recall correctly, the first iOS 5 jailbreak only worked for 5.0.1 and not 5.0.
If things are patched in 6.1, they might decide to release for 6.0.2, and you don't want to be stuck on 6.0 because you missed the small signing window after 6.1 was released.
Either way I think you'll be fine. (I don't think they'd release a public jailbreak and have it incompatible with the most current version of iOS)
I'm actually currently trying to decide what to do as well.
6.0.2 is working very well for me.
No major bugs or annoyances, it's returning pretty good battery life as well.
No major bugs or annoyances, it's returning pretty good battery life as well.
official advise of the dev team is to stay as low as possible.
@planetbeing has the jailbreak working on 6.02
Make sure you keep up with news comming days, 6.1 is about to drop.
If it drops and the jailbreak is for 6.01 or 6.02 only you need to upgrade in the small window that apple usually has signing both 6.02 and 6.1
@planetbeing has the jailbreak working on 6.02
Make sure you keep up with news comming days, 6.1 is about to drop.
If it drops and the jailbreak is for 6.01 or 6.02 only you need to upgrade in the small window that apple usually has signing both 6.02 and 6.1
I'm on 6.01 stock myself at the moment, but purely because of hardware defect and replacement 4S by apple.
Full disclosure: In light of recent events, I have updated to 6.0.2 as I may not have opportunity to leave 6.0 in that short window of opportunity should 6.1 close the holes for this jb.
So, if I stay at 6.0.0 and 6.1 is released, is there any way to update to 6.0.2 for example? You mentioned something about Apple signing 6.0.2 for a while even if 6.1 is released. Maybe it's best to go 6.0.2 anyway, since that's what @Planetbeing stated that he have an untethered jailbreak for.
See above, official advise from the dev team.
There always has been a window of 1-2 days where Apple signs the old and the new firmware.
And here is the verdict!
Tweet from random Chinese guy, planetbeings reply.
Google translate tells us this means:
Mars 3G:
I see you are Chinese, I am very glad to, ah, my English is not so high, do not understand your hair every time by means of software translation. But the technology, so that the Chinese people are very proud. There is also a problem. Want to jailbreak upgrade 6.1 or stick to 6.0.1 it?
Planetbeing:
Do not upgrade now.
Tweet from random Chinese guy, planetbeings reply.
Google translate tells us this means:
Mars 3G:
I see you are Chinese, I am very glad to, ah, my English is not so high, do not understand your hair every time by means of software translation. But the technology, so that the Chinese people are very proud. There is also a problem. Want to jailbreak upgrade 6.1 or stick to 6.0.1 it?
Planetbeing:
Do not upgrade now.