Within hours after the official release of Apple iOS 8.4 hit iDevices across the world, Chinese iOS jailbreak developer community TaiG rolled out the new v2.2 jailbreak code to mobile OS.
It has been more than 10 hours since TaiG released the new jailbreak code and it seems like, it was more than enough for the tech savvy Apple device owners to get cracking with testing numerous Cydia tweaks. As per the latest report, more than 160 apps have been found compatible with the latest TaiG v2.2.0 jailbreaking code.
Before anybody get started with jailbreaking their Apple device, here are some facts to know about the advantages and disadvantages of unlocking the handset.
Advantages of Jailbreaking:
- Users will get access to apps which are not found in iTunes.
- He/she will be able to create easy (hidden) shortcuts from the lock-screen.
- People will be able get access to settings from notification centres.
- Users can even be able to get Siri (digital voice-assistant) toggle Wi-Fi.
- In select devices and regions, users can also activate Face-Time on 3G.
Disadvantages of Jailbreaking:
- Once the device is jail-broken, company's warranty will stand void.
- Another downside is that if users are not careful enough, they risk running in to malicious applications.
[Disclaimer: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting (or manual software installation) Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. IBTimes India cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.]
List of devices eligible for v8.4 jailbreak via TaiG v2.2.0 include:
| Apple device category | iPhones | iPads | iPods |
| Device versions eligible for iOS 8.4 jailbreak | iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus | iPad mini (1 Gen), iPad mini (2 Gen), iPad mini (3 Gen), iPad (2 Gen), iPad (2 Gen), iPad (4 Gen), iPad Air (1 Gen), iPad Air (2 Gen) | iPod Touch (5 Gen) |
Here is the list of TaiG 2.2.0 Compatible Cydia Tweaks for iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch (Courtesy, Reddit member, _Decimation):
| Tweaks | Status | Version |
| Activator | Yes | 1.9.3 |
| Adblocker 2 | Yes | N/A |
| AdvanctedSettings8 | Yes | 1.0.1 |
| Alkaline | Yes | N/A |
| Apex 2 | Yes | 1.0-16 |
| AppInfo | Partial | 1.6.3b6 |
| AppSync Unified | Yes | N/A |
| ASUpdateHider | Yes | N/A |
| Auxo Legacy Edition | Yes | N/A |
| Badge Customizer | Yes | N/A |
| Barrel | Yes | N/A |
| Bars | Yes | N/A |
| Beep Beep | Yes | 3.0-1 |
| betterFiveColumnHomescreen | Yes | N/A |
| betterFiveColumnHomescreen | Yes | N/A |
| betterFiveIconDock | Yes | N/A |
| betterFiveIconDock | Yes | N/A |
| betterFourByFourFolders | Yes | N/A |
| betterFourByFourFolders | Yes | N/A |
| BetterPowerDown | Yes | 1.1.0-6 |
| BetterRotate | Yes | N/A |
| BetterWiFi7 (iOS 7 & iOS 8) | Yes | 1.0.1.2 |
| BioBoot | Yes | 1.0-5 |
| BioLockdown | Yes | 1.2.12 |
| BioProtect | Partial | 1.7-279 |
| Bloard | Yes | 0.1.2-1 |
| BounceNotify8 | Yes | N/A |
| BytaFont 2 | Yes | N/A |
| Calendar Pro for Notification Center | Yes | N/A |
| CallBar | Yes | N/A |
| Canopy for iOS 8 | Yes | 4.0-2 |
| CC Deseparator | Yes | N/A |
| CCClockOpenToAlarm | Yes | N/A |
| CCHide | Yes | N/A |
| CCLoader | Yes | N/A |
| CCPinfo | Yes | N/A |
| CCSettings for iOS 8 | Yes | N/A |
| CCSettings iOS8 | Yes | N/A |
| Circulus | Yes | N/A |
| ClearFolders 0 | Yes | N/A |
| ClearLockNotifications | Yes | N/A |
| CleverPin | Yes | 1.9-1 |
| CloseAll | Yes | N/A |
| ColorBadges | Yes | 1.0.9-1 |
| ColorBanners | Yes | 1.0.2-1 |
| CommCenter Patches | Partial | N/A |
| Cornered | Yes | 1.0 |
| CyDelete8 (iOS 7 and 8) | Yes | N/A |
| Cydia Substrate | Yes | N/A |
| Cylinder | Yes | 1.0.3 |
| DataMeter | Yes | 1.2-10 |
| DetailedBatteryUsage | Yes | 1.1 |
| DockShift | Partial | 1.6.5 |
| Eclipse 2 | Yes | 2.3-2 |
| Edit Alarms | Yes | N/A |
| Emoji83+ | Yes | 1.0-1 |
| exKey | Yes | 1.8.8-1 |
| f.lux | Yes | 0.9984 |
| Fascy | Yes | 1.0-1 |
| Filza File Manager | No | 1.5-211 |
| Firewall iP7 | Yes | N/A |
| Flex 2 Beta | Yes | N/A |
| FlipControlCenter | Yes | 1.0.1 |
| FolderCloser | Yes | 1.2 |
| FolderEnhancer (iOS 7/8) | Yes | 2.5.0 |
| Fortune | Yes | N/A |
| gba4ios | Yes | N/A |
| GridSwitcher | Yes | N/A |
| Gron | Yes | N/A |
| Guestmode | Yes | N/A |
| GuizmOVPN | Yes | N/A |
| HideFavoritesTab | Yes | 1.3-1 |
| HideMe8 | Partial | 1.0.2-1 |
| HUDDismiss | Yes | 2.0 |
| iBlacklist | Yes | N/A |
| iCleaner Pro | Yes | 7.4.3 |
| Iconoclasm | Yes | 1.10 |
| IconSupport | Yes | N/A |
| iFile | Yes | 2.2.0-1 |
| Instagram ++ | Yes | 1.5r-3 |
| iWidgets | Yes | N/A |
| Keyboard Accio | Yes | N/A |
| KeyShortcut | Yes | N/A |
| LockGlyph | Debated | 1.1.9-10 |
| LongCCB | Yes | 1.0.0-1 |
| Messages Customizer | Yes | N/A |
| mikoto | Unknown | N/A |
| Minimal Hosts Blocker | Yes | 6.1 |
| Minimalistic Battery Dots | Yes | N/A |
| Minimalistic Signal Dots | Yes | N/A |
| Minimalistic WiFi Dots | Yes | N/A |
| Mobious | Yes | N/A |
| MoreTimer | Yes | 1.0-4 |
| Moveable | Yes | N/A |
| MTerminal | Yes | N/A |
| MultiIconMover+ | Yes | N/A |
| NCObey | Yes | 1.1.0-1 |
| Nightmode8 | Yes | N/A |
| Nitrous | Yes | N/A |
| No Page Dots | Yes | N/A |
| NoBlur | Partial | N/A |
| NoDictation | Yes | N/A |
| NoGrabber | Yes | 1.0-2 |
| NoMotion | Yes | 1.2 |
| NoNewMark8 | Yes | 1.0-1 |
| NoPhotosCollection | Yes | N/A |
| NoSlowAnnimations | Yes | N/A |
| Notate | Yes | N/A |
| OpenNotifdier Beta | Yes | N/A |
| OpenSSH | Yes | N/A |
| OpenSSL | Yes | N/A |
| PandoraSkips | Yes | N/A |
| Phantom for Snapchat | Yes | N/A |
| Photo Info | Yes | 2.0.3 |
| PhotoAlbums+ | Yes | N/A |
| PhotoSize | Yes | 1.0 |
| PkgBackup | Yes | 8.0.7 |
| Platinum | Yes | N/A |
| Power Saver Mode | Yes | 0.0.1-68 |
| Power Tap | Yes | 1.1.1-24 |
| PowerPlus | Yes | N/A |
| PowerTap | Yes | N/A |
| Preference Organizer 2 | Yes | N/A |
| Prettier Banners | Yes | 0.4-1 |
| Priority Hub | Yes | N/A |
| PullToRespring | Yes | N/A |
| Pulse | Yes | N/A |
| RePower | Yes | N/A |
| Safari Downloader+ | Yes | N/A |
| SameStatus | Yes | N/A |
| Search Widget | Yes | N/A |
| ShowCase | Yes | 1.3.5-1 |
| Sicarius | Yes | N/A |
| SimpleCenters | Yes | N/A |
| SimplePasscodeButtons | Yes | N/A |
| Slide2Kill8 Lite | Yes | N/A |
| SmartSearch | Yes | N/A |
| Speed Intensifier | Yes | N/A |
| Springtomize 3 | Yes | 1.3.0-6 |
| SSH Connect | Yes | 1.3-3 |
| StatusbarWeather8 | Partial | N/A |
| StatusHUD 2 | Yes | N/A |
| StatusVol 2 | Yes | 2 0.7-5 |
| StatusVol X | Yes | N/A |
| StoreAlert | Yes | 1.1 |
| SubtleLock | Yes | N/A |
| Super Recorder | Yes | N/A |
| SwipeSelection | Yes | N/A |
| SwitchSpring | Yes | N/A |
| TabLess | Yes | N/A |
| Tage | Yes | N/A |
| TinyBar | Yes | N/A |
| ToneEnabler | Yes | N/A |
| TransparentCameraBar | Yes | 1.5-10 |
| TransparentDock | Yes | N/A |
| True iRadio | Yes | 1.0 |
| TypeStatus | Yes | N/A |
| TypeTab | Yes | N/A |
| Uniformity2 | Yes | N/A |
| UntetheredHeySiri | Yes | 1.1 |
| Upscale | Yes | 0.3.0-3 |
| VirtualHome8 | Yes | N/A |
| Watusi | Yes | N/A |
| Winterboard | Yes | 0.9.3918 |
| xCon | Yes | N/A |
| Youtubed | Yes | N/A |
| Zeppelin | Yes | N/A |
| TetherMe | Yes | N/A |
| Activator | Yes | 1.9.3 |
[Note: For latest on updates on iOS 8.4 jailbreak compatible tweaks, check HERE]
