iOS 9-9.0.2 untethered jailbreak: Pangu v1.0.1 released to Apple iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch [How to jailbreak]

Earlier this week, Chinese jailbreaking community Pangu Team released the iOS9.0-9.0.2 jailbreak tool v1.0, but some of the early adopters complained that there was a glitch, which halted jailbreaking procedure at 45%.

Taking note of the issue, Pangu Team has now rolled out new v1.0.1 untethered jailbreaking firmware with a fix for a couple of bugs and also optimisation features improve the success rate of the jailbreaking procedure. As of now, it is available to Windows PC. Pangu Team is expected to deploy Mac version soon.

Here is the official change-log of Pangu v1.0.1:

1. Fix a bug that leads to 0A error code.

2. Fix failure of launching on some PC.

3. Improve success rate.

4. Ensure the removal of the Pangu app.

Disclaimer: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting (or manual software installation) Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. IBTimes India cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

Pre-requisite:

• Make sure the device is running the latest Apple iOS 9.0.2
• PC must also be running the latest Apple iTunes software
• Back-up everything

[Launch iTunes >> select- photos, contacts and others >> Right Click on your device >> Select back-up and let it sync]

• Then take your device and go to

Settings >> General >> Reset >> Erase all contents and settings >> Erase iPhone

Then on re-activation >> set it up as new device

• This version is for Windows PC only. (Mac version will be released soon)

Here's the procedure on How to Install Pangu iOS9.0- iOS 9.0.2 jailbreak tool:

Step 1: Turn off both Passcode (& Touch ID) and Find My Phone options

• [To switch-off Passcode (& Touch ID) go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode >Turn Passcode Off ]
• To switch-off Find My Phone go to Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone > Click to turn off.

Step 2: Come back to Settings menu and switch on 'Airplane mode'

Step 3: Download new Pangu iOS9.0-iOS 9.0.2 jailbreak code v1.0.1-- HERE -- on to your PC

Step 4: Connect Apple iDevice (iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) to the PC and launch Pangu 9 application software in the computer

Step 5: Select 'Start' to initiate jailbreaking procedure

Step 6: A pop-up window will appear on the computer and there you select 'Already backup' to continue with the procedure.

[Note: During the jailbreaking procedure, Pangu and WWDC icons will appear on the Apple iDevice. Then, the devices will re-boot and ask you unlock the phone and also ask to turn on the Airplane mode again. Once done, the process will continue to final stages of the jailbreaking procedure]

Step 7: Later, Pangu app will ask access to Photos app. Users are advised to grant the permission to go ahead

Step 8: Once permission is given, it will take few minutes for the app to finish the procedure with –'Jailbreak Complete' message and re-boot the device once again. Users can confirm the completion once the Cydia app appears on the home screen.

List of devices eligible for v9.0-9.0.2 jailbreak include: