The
Pangu Dev team has released an updated version of their jailbreak,
yesterday, PanGu v1.1.0 which works on iOS 7.1.1 and iOS 7.1. However, PanGU v1 was only available for Windows, and the interface was in Chinese language. In this case, its not only compatible with Windows OS, but Mac OS X as well. Some other changes with Pangu v1.1.0 that you will noticeably see include English support. This written guide will give you step-by-step instructions to jailbreak your iOS device with Pangu on your Mac.
Things to note before you proceed:
- Pangu is an untethered jailbreak for iOS 7.1 and iOS 7.1.1.
- Pangu supports following iOS 7.1 – iOS 7.1.1 devices:
- iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and iPhone 4
- iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2
- iPad mini, Retina iPad min
- iPod touch 5G
- Disable the passcode as the jailbreak may fail, if the passcode is enabled (Settings -> General -> Passcode Lock On -> Turn Passcode Off).
- Make a backup of your device using iTunes before proceeding.
- Please ensure you’ve updated iTunes to the latest version.
- Please note that jailbreaking your iOS device may void your warranty and hence proceed with caution and at your own risk.
- If you have updated your device via OTA, restore your device through iTunes.
Step 1: Download the latest version of Pangu jailbreak for PanGU.io.
Step 2: Make sure your device is compatible with Pangu. the following devices are compatible with this version of the jailbreak:
Step 3: Connect
your device to your computer, and use iCloud or iTunes to back up any
and all personal data that you need. The jailbreak has been reported to
be working in most cases, but on the off chance something goes wrong,
it’s a good idea to have a back up.
Step 4: Double click on the Pangu_v1.1.dmg file you just downloaded to mount it.
Step 5: You should now see a new window with a Pangu.app icon.
Step 6: Double click on the icon to open Pangu.app. You
should be presented with a screen like the one seen below. Once you’re
ready and connected, click on the Jailbreak button to start the process:
Step 7: Follow
the on-screen instructions. The app will ask you at one point to set
your device to June 2nd. To do this, go to Settings -> General ->
Date & Time.
Step 8: After you change the date, it should restart the process and install the Pangu app on your iOS device.
Step 9: Tap on the Pangu app on the Home screen of your device when prompted to continue with the jailbreak process.
Step 10: When
you launch the Pangu app, it prompts you with the following message
“Are you sure you want to open the application “Pangu” from the
Devoloper “iPhone Distributon: Hefei Bo Fan coomunication technology co.
LTD”? Tap on Continue to proceed.
Step 11: Wait
for your device to reboot several times. After a few minutes you should
see that you have Cydia on your home screen and you’ll be ready to
start installing tweaks on iOS 7.1.x.
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