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Apple blocks downgrades to jailbreakable firmware by unsigning iOS & iPadOS 13.5

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 8, 2020

Apple this evening stopped signing iOS & iPadOS 13.5, a move on the Cupertino-based company’s behalf that essentially prevents iPhone and iPad users from installing this particular version of its firmware whether downgrading from a newer version of the mobile operating system or upgrading from an earlier version.

The move comes approximately one week after Apple released iOS & iPadOS 13.5.1 to the general public specifically with the intention of patching the 0-day kernel vulnerability that Pwn20wnd implemented into the unc0ver jailbreak to add support for iOS & iPadOS 13.5, the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system at the time.

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Last chance to downgrade to iOS 13.5 and jailbreak with unc0ver

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 3, 2020

Apple on Monday released iOS and iPadOS 13.5.1 to the general public for the sole purpose of patching the new exploit in the unc0ver v5.0.0+ jailbreak tool, and as you might come to expect, Apple will soon unsign the jailbreakable iOS 13.5 firmware.

It usually takes the Cupertino-based company a week or two after a new firmware release before it stops signing an older version of iOS or iPadOS, but in recent memory, just one week has been a lot more common. By doing this, Apple can leave its user base with no option of downgrading or upgrading back to iOS or iPadOS 13.5, effectively preventing users from jailbreaking.

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Downgrades from iOS 13.5 halted as Apple stops signing iOS 13.4.1

Anthony Bouchard ∙ May 27, 2020

Apple is no longer signing iOS or iPadOS 13.4.1 as of this evening, a move that prevents iPhone and iPad users from downgrading from the iOS and iPadOS 13.5 software updates that the Cupertino-based tech giant released to the general public just last week.

Downgrading iOS device firmware isn’t a common necessity, but it can be necessary if or when Apple releases a software update that introduces bugs or instability to its devices. This isn’t a particularly common thing to happen, but it did transpire last October when iOS 13.2 was found to be ‘too aggressive’ with backgrounding restrictions, compelling many users to downgrade until a software update could be released to fix the issue.

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Apple no longer signing iOS 13.4, preventing downgrades from iOS 13.4.1

Anthony Bouchard ∙ April 15, 2020

Apple on Wednesday stopped signing iOS and iPadOS 13.4, a move on the Cupertino-based company’s part that prevents its users from intentionally downgrading their handset’s firmware version to anything besides the latest release.

Notably, iOS and iPadOS 13.4.1 were only just released last week. Apple typically waits two weeks before closing signing windows for its firmware, but has demonstrated a more aggressive approach to this behavior more recently.

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iTunes movie deals: The Hateful Eight and Tommy Boy under $5, comedy bundles starting at $10, Uncut Gems $10, and more

Cody Lee ∙ March 31, 2020

Apple on Tuesday updated its iTunes Store with new deals on movies and other content. This week, Apple has discounted a number of great movies down to $5 including Tommy Boy, Warrior, The Hateful Eight and Lawless. There are also several comedy bundles to choose from starting at $10, and the just-released Uncut Gems for $10. Check out our full roundup below.

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Looking for new movies to watch? iTunes has popular films for less than $5, bundles starting at $15, and more

Cody Lee ∙ March 17, 2020

If you're looking to beef up your movie collection this week, Apple is here to help you out by discounting a number of titles in their iTunes Store. Among the deals are bundles like the entire Twilight series for $20, and the Paranormal Activity collection for $15 (that's 6 movies for $15!). There are also movies based on true stories for under $8 and popular films like Gangs of New York for under $5. Check out our full roundup below.

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