How do I update my jailbroken iPhone?
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HiGhGuY
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This is my first iPhone, and first time attempting to update the firmware, so I don't know the proper way to do it. I have an iPhone 5 with iOS 6.1.4 jailbroken. I want to update to 7.0.4 and jailbreak with evasi0n7. What is the proper way to do the update? I want to keep all the information I currently have on my iPhone, including apps downloaded from apple's app store (and those apps' settings), pictures/videos in camera roll and albums I created with pictures/videos uploaded from computer.
Also, what about cydia tweaks/apps? Not sure I'd even want to automatically transfer them all because of iOS 7 compatibility issues?
Note: I have read that OTA updates will screw with the evasi0n7 JB. Currently my phone DOES have iOS7 downloaded (against my will, and taking up space) but NOT installed. Want to make sure that after this whole process, I get that storage space back. Would appreciate any help. Want to do this asap. Thanks.
Also, what about cydia tweaks/apps? Not sure I'd even want to automatically transfer them all because of iOS 7 compatibility issues?
Note: I have read that OTA updates will screw with the evasi0n7 JB. Currently my phone DOES have iOS7 downloaded (against my will, and taking up space) but NOT installed. Want to make sure that after this whole process, I get that storage space back. Would appreciate any help. Want to do this asap. Thanks.
Answers
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You can use iTunes to update your device to iOS 7.0.4. However, take a backup of your device before you do anything as you will more or less be told to restore your device. So you can restore from the backup if something goes wrong.
Here's a link that might help:
http://www.iphonehacks.com/install-ios-7-0-4-update-iphone-ipad -
Tried to JB my iPhone 5 ios 7.0.4. When directed to tap the evasi0n7 icon, phone quickly flashes to a blank, white page, and quickly closes. Nothing happens. No Cydia. Tried several repeats, same results.
Solution? -
Solved it. Just had to restore iphone.