Step 1 for the Jailbreak: Backup and lock code disable
A Jailbreak is never entirely without risk. So that you can restore your iPhone with your data in case of an emergency, you should make a Backup.
- Connect your iPhone 5 via USB cable to the Computer and open iTunes.
- You click it once it appears in the tab at the top right.
- Select Backup "backup Now".
- You have set a lock code on your iPhone 5, you need to deactivate these first.
Backup with iTunes to create
Step 2: evasi0n download
The Tool "evasi0n" to help you Jailbreak your iPhone. The Windows Version can be found here, the Version for Mac OS here.
- Download evasi0n 7 to download.
- Open the downloaded folder and unzip it.
- You start the file envasi0n7.exe
Step 3: Jailbreak to perform
Now you get to the actual Jailbreak. The program does all the complete for you. But if something goes wrong, you will find later in this guide for further action.
- Connect your iPhone to the Computer.
- Open evasi0n and click on "Jailbreak".
- Wait, you calling up the program you have to press on the iPhone the evasi0n Logo.
- The device reboots, the Jailbreak has been successfully conducted. It may well be that your iPhone repeatedly reboots.
Jailbreak with envasi0n 7
Problem: iPhone does not start
It may happen that the iPhone remains in a so-called boot loop. It is then to see only the Apple Logo. In the case you need to your device in "DFU mode" to enable and then restore.
- Connect your iPhone to Computer and open iTunes.
- Hold the Home Button and the power key simultaneously for ten seconds.
- Release the power button and hold the Home Button for another 12 seconds. (It's best to use a watch with seconds display, it is important that the times are accurate.)
- iTunes recognizes a device in DFU-connected mode. Click on the "restore" and select the created Backup.
The program works with all current iOS 7 versions compatible. You should perform an Update removes the Jailbreak. Please inform yourself in advance whether the new Version of iOS with a Jailbreak. Interesting Cydia Apps, you can find here. Note that a Jailbreak of storage. Especially if you have many Apps and Tools from the Cydia-download Store, it may happen that your iPhone will be significantly slower.
