I sure like it when people pick and choose what they read & remember...
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Originally Posted by NiLuJe
Speaking of updates, remember that everything is basically evil since FW 5.12.x, so the only sure fire way not to get screwed is to stay in Airplane mode.
On older FW versions, there are ways to prevent OTA updates, c.f., the mentions about that in the final section of this document.
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Originally Posted by NiLuJe
We generally recommend using the "Helper" KUAL extension, which provides a "PREVENT OTA Updates" button which, besides doing what it says on the tin, should prevent some battery drain caused by a tad aggressive "call home" behavior in some FW versions.
Fair warning, though: this will *no longer* protect you from automatic updates on FW >= 5.12.x! On those FW versions, slightly more aggressive methods are in various phases of development, check the forums (e.g., https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=327879). |
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Originally Posted by NiLuJe
If you're in a position to choose which FW version to update to, *avoid* anything >= 5.12.x, as it has become even more aggressive, preventing you both from (easily) blocking OTA updates, and greatly (potentially fatally) hampering the JailBreak's ability to survive, as well as your recovery options!
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