Apple has gone live with iOS 4.2.1 and the firmware is now available to download. As a reminder to jailbreakers, don't accidentally update and make sure you have your SHSH blobs for 4.1 saved.
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James - November 22, 2010 at 4:53pm
People, use common sense as with every update if you need an unlock (even if you're on 4.1) do NOT update. Just have a little patience.
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Chris - November 22, 2010 at 2:38pm
Tried to update and to restore my iphone 4 to the new iOS 4.2.1 but i keep getting " Iphone can't be updated software could not connect to apple server" anyone else having this issue?
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virginijus.j - November 22, 2010 at 3:32pm
Yes, the same. Error 9006
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nash - November 22, 2010 at 4:30pm
i had the same problem and my problem was sorted by deleting tiny umbrella app and reinstalling itunes i think tiny umbrella is interfering the update server connection in some way
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James - November 22, 2010 at 4:51pm
Look in your hosts file. You probably have it edited for SHSH restore. That's the issue.
Remember NOT to update if you want to keep jailbreak or have a chance at unlock. (jailbreak should be updated soon enough) I think there is a tethered jailbreak redsn0w out if one really can't wait.
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Pinky8181 - November 22, 2010 at 5:42pm
i keep trying 4 times, now is working.
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Frank - November 22, 2010 at 5:49pm
This is likely because the Apple Servers are being slammed. Took around 20+ attempts before it worked for me.
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BSoares - November 22, 2010 at 8:44pm
It's because of Tinyumbrella. Edit your hosts file, remove the line for gs.apple.com, flush your cache, then quit and relaunch iTunes. It works after that.
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boreddrummer - November 22, 2010 at 2:19pm
so is it possible to jailbreak the iPad on 4.2.1 at present then? if so will there be a tutorial posted? any help is appreciated
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SaaM - November 22, 2010 at 3:30pm
it is possible, google for it. Theres a way using pwnagetool or redsnow.
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boreddrummer - November 22, 2010 at 3:46pm
aye cheers i came across it. think it'll leave it for now n wait for an untethered jailbreak, i tend to end up freezin my idevices fairly frequently an needing to reboot lol, not worth the hassle of jailbreakin everytime ^^
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Pinky8181 - November 22, 2010 at 2:06pm
this is jailbroken one or apple one?
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Ken - November 22, 2010 at 1:59pm
Same question....
I'm currently at 4.1 and so I think it's okay to update to 4.2 since both cannot unlock anyway. Might just update it to try new features.
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Ryan - November 22, 2010 at 1:44pm
Does 4.2.1 has a Modem Firmware update in it??
I will test it and respond of no one replies in time.
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vdesai - November 22, 2010 at 2:11pm
that's what i would like to know. let me know if there is baseband update
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craig solomon - November 22, 2010 at 2:12pm
From 4.1 yes.
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Ryan - November 22, 2010 at 3:13pm
Yes 4.2.1 has new 05.15.04 Modem Firmware for 3G and 3GS devices, not sure about iPhone 4.
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vdesai - November 22, 2010 at 7:56pm
k thanx. so they r working on 5.14 baseband unlock right? and 5.15 is not unlockable as of right now.
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