Redsn0w 0.9.6rc16 Info

was never perfect. It was picky about hardware, prone to unexplained errors, and its documentation was confusing to newcomers. Yet, for those it worked for, it represented pure freedom—the ability to run SBSettings, WinterBoard themes, MyWi tethering, and terminal access on an iPhone.

But when it works— when the device reboots with Cydia nestled like a secret in SpringBoard, when the kernel patch holds through a text from your mom, when you install SBSettings and flick off WinterBoard just to feel fast again— redsn0w 0.9.6rc16

. This iOS update was largely pushed by Apple to address the "locationgate" tracking issue. By using redsn0w 0.9.6rc16, you can enjoy the privacy fixes of the new firmware without losing your jailbreak freedom. Supported Devices was never perfect

Redsn0w 0.9.6rc16 utilized the "unthreaded" exploit discovered by security researcher Stefan Esser (@i0n1c). This exploit allowed the device to boot freely without the assistance of a computer, making the jailbreak "untethered." This version effectively stabilized the jailbreak for the masses, fixing mobile substrate issues that plagued previous release candidates like rc14 and rc15. But when it works— when the device reboots