iOS 7.1.2 has been released - What you need to know By Monstercat

By @Monstercat
POSTED: 30 Jun 2014 17:18
CATEGORY: Technology
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Hello, kiddies.

Today Apple has released iOS 7.1.2, which is the latest (and probably the last) update iteration for iOS 7 before the release of iOS 8. We are taking a closer look at it.

WHAT'S NEW?

This update includes mainly very small fixes and improvements. Nothing really to get excited about. There are some noteworthy features to talk about, though.

The first one is that it fixes iBeacon connectivity and reliability. iBeacons is the locational service Apple has built into iOS to provide advertisement or marketing services from a specific location once you are in range.

Secondly, this update fixes the compatibility of 3rd party accessories, including bar code scanners. This is mainly important for the enterprise use of iOS.

Thirdly, this update fixes the ability to access unencrypted mail attachments stored on your device through a file management application on your computer.

This update also includes other minor bug fixes and security improvements.

It is always important to run the latest version of any kind of software, as it is more secure and keeps your information safe. I highly recommend installing this update as it has important security improvements, even as insignificant it may seem.

JAILBREAK INFORMATION

Thankfully, Apple did not patch the latest exploits that the pangu.io jailbreak utility uses to achieve an untethered jailbreak on iOS 7.1.1 or earlier, according to iH8Snow. This means an untethered jailbreak can be achieved on iOS 7.1.2 using the same utility.

I will be making a blog soon demonstrating how to jailbreak your iOS device on iOS 7.0-7.1.2 using the pangu.io jailbreak utility.

So why wait? Go ahead and update. It's free.

📱Compatibility: This update is compatible with the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s; the iPad 2, iPad 3rd generation, iPad 4th generation, iPad Air; the iPad mini 1st generation, iPad mini with the Retina Display; and the iPod touch 5th generation via OTA and iTunes.

You will need at least 1.4GB free to install this update. The update is approximately 30MB in size.

Thanks for reading! Future blogs are coming soon!

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LaZerWoLF
03 Jul 2014 21:12

I use redsn0w. Just an FYI.

And it should be iBacon. Then I'd buy it.

Monstercat
03 Jul 2014 21:45
In reply to LaZerWoLF

redsn0w doesn't currently support iOS 7.1 or later. Only iOS 7.0 - 7.0.6.

LaZerWoLF
04 Jul 2014 00:59
In reply to Monstercat

I haven't jailbroken my iOS7 device yet. I was talking about my first gen iPad. Only gets iOS5.1.1.

FancyPants
01 Jul 2014 06:14

When will that jail breaking blog be done?

Monstercat
01 Jul 2014 06:49
In reply to FancyPants

Maybe by Friday.

FancyPants
01 Jul 2014 07:42
In reply to Monstercat

Good because I looked it up and apparently if Jailbreaking = more apps on store than it's better than nothing.

Monstercat
01 Jul 2014 15:59
In reply to FancyPants

Jailbreaking just opens up way more customizability and features on top of what iOS has to offer, because the sandboxing features of iOS have been exploited. It's kind of fun being jailbroken as you can mess around with it and explore what you can do with iOS.

FancyPants
01 Jul 2014 17:04
In reply to Monstercat

Like, with the menu and stuff? I got my first iOS device like less than a month ago so I barely understand it.

Monstercat
01 Jul 2014 19:43
In reply to FancyPants

Anything.

FancyPants
01 Jul 2014 21:01
In reply to Monstercat

Is Jailbreaking possible in the iOS 8 thing?

Monstercat
01 Jul 2014 22:37
In reply to FancyPants

It will be, yes. The jailbreaking team is saving useful exploits to use for an iOS 8 jailbreak.

jsa005
02 Jul 2014 16:23
In reply to Monstercat

I guess they don't want Apple patching them so there can be a day one jailbreak. Good thinking.

Icarus
01 Jul 2014 00:10

CHURP

Nin10doh98
07 Aug 2014 04:41
In reply to Icarus

CHAP!

HullBreach
30 Jun 2014 23:41

iOS 7 is sooooo last year. I'm enjoying the features of iOS 8, but it's really buggy and has every memory leak one can imagine.

Monstercat
01 Jul 2014 06:51
In reply to HullBreach

I am running it as well. I think it is less buggier than the iOS 7 betas were. I also think it is significantly faster. Didn't know about the memory leaks though.

HullBreach
01 Jul 2014 11:33
In reply to Monstercat

Aside from the memory leak issues, iOS 8 and Yosemite have been great with the continuity features. I like being able to leave my iPhone in the other room and send/receive texts on my iPad and computer.

Raisons du Coeur
30 Jun 2014 19:30

Darn. I was going to feature, but took too long reading about jailbreaking.

iOS 7.1.2 has been released - What you need to know

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