How to jailbreak iOS 8.2 beta 2 powering iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on Mac

With the public release of the latest iOS 8.1.3 firmware, Apple stopped signing in iOS 8.1.2 firmware. You would no longer be able to upgrade or, downgrade your device to iOS 8.1.2. But you can still enjoy jailbreak on your device, if you have installed iOS 8.2 beta 2, which Apple is signing.

If you are on iOS 8.1.3 or other firmware, you can install iOS 8.2 beta 2 and jailbreak your device using PP jailbreak tool, released by the Chinese jailbreak team last month. The jailbreak tool supports the following devices running iOS 8.2 beta 2.

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 4S
iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2
iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini and iPod touch 5<sup>th generation

Head over to the step-by-step guide to jailbreak your iOS device using PP jailbreak. But do not forget to create a backup and charge the battery to 80%. IBTimes UKwill not be held liable for any damage to the device. Proceed at your own risk.

How to jailbreak iOS 8.2 beta 2 on Mac using PP jailbreak

Step-1: Restore iOS 8.2 beta 2, which is only available to developers

Step-2: Disable Find My iPhone and passcode. Keep your iOS device in Airplane mode. Then connect your iOS device to Mac computer through USB cable

Step-3: Download PP Jailbreak tool

Step-4: Launch PP jailbreak after mounting the .dmg file

Step-5: Uncheck the PP check box in the bottom left corner

Step-6: Click the start button to begin the jailbreak process

Step-7: Click the button to acknowledge the warning to proceed with the jailbreak

Step-8: Your iOS device will reboot once the process is completed

You should see the Cydia icon on your home screen, confirming the jailbreak process is successful.

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