Prolific jailbreak developer timhstar has released the enhanced version of his jailbreak with untether functionality extended to iOS 9.2.1 32-bit devices. It was earlier known as 'BetterHomeDepot' with its support limited to 32-bit iOS 9.3.3 and 9.3.4 devices.
The untethered jailbreak v1.4.1 has now been renamed as 'UntetherHomeDepot' with a bunch of bug-fixes, feature enhancements and support for older iOS firmware versions.
iOS 9.2.1 was initially jailbroken semi-untethered on 64-bit devices, thanks to the Pangu team. However, the advent of UntetherHomeDepot jailbreak has unlocked root access to 32-bit devices on the older iOS firmware.
The jailbreak community is apparently downbeat about cracking root access on Apple's newest iOS firmware (iOS 11) as the industrious jailbreak developers are still working hard to release a fully-functional hack for iOS 10.2.1. Consequently, the jailbreak scene was presumed to be dead until the recent development and progress with the ziVA exploits.
We just hope that the veteran jailbreak developers will be ready when Apple finally rolls out the iOS 11 Final Release on September 12 along with the grand unveiling of its next-gen flagship iPhones.
Meanwhile, here's a simple step-by-step guide explaining how you can download and install UntetherHomeDepot (v1.4.1) on your iOS device:
Device Compatibility
Here is the complete list of supported devices on the latest iOS 9 firmware as cited on the jailbreak tool's website:
- iPhone 4s: iOS 9.2, 9.2.1, 9.3, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 9.3.3, 9.3.4
- iPhone 5 (GSM): iOS 9.3.3, 9.3.4
- iPhone 5 (Global): iOS 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1, 9.3.2, 9.3.3, 9.3.4
- iPhone 5c (GSM): iOS 9.2.1, 9.3.2, 9.3.3, 9.3.4
- iPhone 5c (Global): iOS 9.3.2, 9.3.3
- iPad 2 (WiFi, GSM, CDMA, Mid 2012): iOS 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1, 9.3, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 9.3.3, 9.3.4
- iPad mini (WiFi): iOS 9.2.1, 9.3.2, 9.3.3
- iPad 3 (WiFi): iOS 9.3.4
- iPad 3 (GSM): iOS 9.3.1
- iPad 3 (CDMA): iOS 9.3.2, 9.3.3
- iPad 4: iOS 9.2.1
- iPod touch 5 (Experimental): iOS 9.1, 9.3.2, 9.3.3, 9.3.4
System Requirements
- A 32-bit iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
- Pre-installed iOS 9 firmware
- A working internet connection
- A computer running Windows/Mac/Linux
Downloads Required
How to jailbreak iOS 9 with Home Depot on Windows/Mac/Linux with computer
Step 1: Launch Cydia Impactor.
Step 2: Connect your iOS device to computer and wait for Cydia Impactor to identify it.
Step 3: Drag and drop the MixtapePlayerRC2.ipa file into the Cydia Impactor window.
Step 4: Enter your Apple ID username and password. Wait for the IPA file to be installed.
Step 5: Navigate to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management on your device. Select your Apple ID and tap trust.
Step 6: Run the jailbreak by tapping "Enable Jailbreak" button and proceed according to the on-screen instructions. Wait until the jailbreak is complete.
Step 7: Choose "Prepare for Jailbreak" option and tap Accept.
Step 8: Read the terms and conditions carefully then hit Accept.
Step 9: It will now prompt you to install Mixtape Player. Select Dismiss.
Step 10 Select Proceed With Jailbreak.
Step 11: Select "Begin Installation".
Step 12: Select "Use Provided Offsets"
Step 13: Home Depot jailbreak tool should begin installing Cydia.
Step 14: Wait for the jailbreak process to complete. It will then respring and Cydia will appear on the home screen. That's it! Your device is now jailbroken successfully.
Step 15: Open Cydia. You will have around 10 updates in Cydia. DO NOT update right now.
Step 16: Updating Patcyh will result in a bootloop. To fix this, Select Patcyh > Change Package Settings > Ignore Upgrades.
Step 17: You can now safely install upgrades in Cydia.
Now that you have successfully jailbroken your iOS device using Home Depot jailbreak, go ahead and install MTerminal emulator via BigBoss Cydia repo.
How to Install UntetherHomeDepot on iOS 9.1-9.3.4
Step 1: Launch Cydia app
Step 2: Navigate to Sources tab and select Edit > Add
Step 3: Now add the URL of Tihmstar's beta repo - repo.tihmstar.net
Step 4: Hit Done and then select the repo and go to All Packages
Step 5: Choose UntetherHomeDepot package and install it.
Step 6: Wait for your device to reboot and you are all set.
Note: The UntetherHomeDepot tool is still a work in progress and may harbour a few untested bugs or broken features. So, proceed at your own risk. iTechPost will not be held responsible for any damage to device during or after the jailbreak installation.
