Limera1n, Greenpois0n, and Sn0wbreeze Jailbreak Tool Has Been Patched in iPad 2 iOS 4.3

This is bad news! iH8sn0w, the popular iPhone hacker, and the mastermind behind the sn0wbreeze jailbreak tool for Windows, has confirmed via tweet that the Cupertino, California-based Apple has patched GeoHot’s Limera1n exploit in iPad 2, and possibly on other upcoming iOS devices. Meaning, all current software jailbreak tools (i.e. Greenpois0n, Sn0wbreeze, PwnageTool, and Redsn0w) that has been used to jailbreak previous and recently released iOS will not work on iPad 2 (all model), because these jailbreaking tools incorporates GeoHot’s bootrom based Limera1n exploit in order to jailbreak the iOS.

iH8snow: “Confirmed: limera1n is patched in iPad 2.”

For those who don't know, GeoHot launches the Limera1n jailbreak tool to jailbreak the iOS 41 on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Limera1n is a hardware exploit, which means it can only be patched when they update the hardware of the device and that’s what Apple did. They upgraded the iPad 2 hardware.

But there’s still hope, the Chronic Dev Team is testing their SHAtter bootrom exploit to untethered jailbreak iOS 4.3 on iPad 2. Let’s all hope that SHAtter works on iOS 4.3. Additionally, MuscleNerd of the iPhone Dev Team has just announced that there are 3 or more iPhone hackers or Dev Teams working on untethered jailbreak solutions for iOS 4.3 and it is expected to be released soon.

Jailbreak iOS 4.1 on iPhone 4 and 3GS with Limera1n

Greenpois0n was due to be released on the 10th of October so it was a big surprise to everyone when GeoHot released their new jailbreaking tool called Limera1n. GeoHot is responsible for developing blackra1n so we can expect great this from Limera1n. GeoHot stated on their official website and on the iPhone Dev Team’s Blog that Limera1n is a bootrom level jailbreak too and it works on the iPhone 3Gs, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G and the iPad. It can also technically work with the Apple TV 2G as well. What’s worth noting, is the fact that Limera1n does not rely on the SHAtter exploit which is good news when you consider the amount of iDevices this jailbreak works on. Limera1n uses a different bootrom based exploit and this is why it can do so much.

More Information About Limera1n

Limera1n is currently in beta release and this means that it is now fully stable and there may be some bugs to be ironed out. If you are feeling adventurous and you don’t have time to wait around for the final version of this tool to be released you can go ahead and download and use the Limera1n tool. Before you rush ahead and do this here is some things that you need to know about the Limera1n tool.

• Limera1n is a jailbreak tool only and it won’t unlock your phone. If you currently rely on ultrasn0w to unlock your iPhone then you are advised not to upgrade to iOS 4.1 just yet. The iPhone Dev Team is working on an upgrade for the PwnageTool jailbreak that will allow you to upgrade to iOS 4.1 without changing your baseband.
• Limera1n only works on the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 3G and iPod Touch 4G running the iOS 4.1. It will also work on the iPad that is running the iOS 3.2.2. If you have an iPhone 3G you will need to use the Redsn0w jailbreak tool.
• Limera1n is an untethered jailbreak tool.
• Limera1n is only avialable for Windows users at the moment and GeoHot are working on a Mac and Linux version which will be released at a later date.
• Limera1n does not support the beta version of iOS so if you are running this on your iDevice this jailbreak tool won’t work.
• There is one known bug that has been identified. If Cydia does not appear on your iDevice after running Limera1n you need to reboot your device.


On another note I want to say that with the launch of Limerea1n it means that Greenpois0n will no longer be released. According to the iPhone Dev Team the launch of Limera1n has averted the burning of 2 bootrom holes at one and that releasing SHAtter at this time would be a complete waste and they will now wait until Apple closes Limera1n’s hole.

Using Limera1n to Jailbreak iOS 4.0 and 4.1 on iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad and iPod Touch

If you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch that is operating on the iOS 4.0 or 4.1 then you will be delighted to hear that Geohot has released the Limera1n tool. This was formerly known as GreenPois0n and it can be used to jailbreak the iOS 4.0 and iOS 4.1. This new tool can be used on the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPod Touch 3G and 4G. The new Limera1n is an untethered jailbreak and it can be used for all the services that have been listed above. At the moment this jailbreaking tool is only available for use on Windows but according to the information obtained form www.limera1n.com it will be available for both Mac and Linux in the near future.

This is what the official Limera1n website has to say:



There were some issues with Limera1n on its release and some fo these have been fixed already including the new bootrom on Cydia with the iPhone 3GS and the fact that some devices did neet to reboot in order ot see the Cydia icon. I have listed the remaining issues below.
• Limera1n is only available for windows at the moment. A linux version is to be released shortly. There is no word on a Mac version as yet.
• iOS betas 1, 2 and 3 are not supported with this tool.


Limera1n Supported Firmwares:

• Stock iOS 4.0 for the iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G and the iPod Touch 2G and 3G
• Stock iOS 4.1 for the iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G and the iPod Touch 2G and 3G
• Stock iOS 3.2.2 for the iPad in both Wifi and 3G

Limera1n Supported Devices

The new Limera1n jailbreaking tool supports the follow devices:

• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS on both the old and new bootroms
• iPhone 3G is coming soon
• iPod Touch 4G
• iPod Touch 3G
• iPod Touch 2G coming soon

The Limera1n tool is sure to be a massive success with all Apple device users and for further information on how to download Limera1n all you have to do is visit their official website.