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5 Signs That iOS 7 Jailbreak is a Fake

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As we wait for the iOS 7 release that may herald an iOS 7 jailbreak’s arrival, users continue to search for an iOS 7 jailbreak and an iPhone 5s jailbreak, and are greeted with many promising results.

A quick search for iOS 7 jailbreak on Google, Twitter or Facebook delivers results that promise fast access to Cydia apps on iOS 7, free apps and even an iOS 7 jailbreak + unlock combo for the price of one.

Read: iOS 7 Jailbreak Pieces Coming Together

We’ve already looked at the progress of the iOS 7 jailbreak and why it’s still early to talk about a specific iOS 7 jailbreak release. The good news is that the team working on the new iOS 7 jailbreak believes they have all the parts needed to make an iOS 7 jailbreak.

With the parts identified, there is no specific date for an iOS 7 jailbreak in mind, but the team is confident that they can deliver an iOS 7 jailbreak. The Evad3rs are more vocal than last time, sharing progress and details on social media, which helps keep users informed and should help them avoid fake iOS 7 jailbreaks.

As progress on an iOS 7 jailbreak continues, we share how to spot a fake.

As progress on an iOS 7 jailbreak continues, we share how to spot a fake.

While researching the iOS 7 jailbreak we come across a wide variety of fakes and want to make sure you don’t fall for one and hand over your personal information, time or money to a fake jailbreak. Many of these iOS 7 jailbreak schemes promise a money back guarantee, but the terms are ludicrous. Last year we found one which required the user send their iPhone in to the seller before a refund could be processed.

Here are five signs the iOS 7 jailbreak you found in search, on Facebook, on Twitter or even in Google News is a fake.

Another great place to check is this list of iOS Jailbreak fakes and iOS jailbreak scams from the iPhone Wiki.

The iOS 7 Jailbreak Isn’t Free

Whenever we see a legitimate jailbreak, the files needed to perform it are released free to users. There may be some talented individuals who create an iOS 7 jailbreak ahead of a public release to use in their own security related work, but these users aren’t selling an iOS 7 jailbreak for $29.95.

Many times these fake iOS 7 jailbreak services will claim to offer a money back guarantee, but keep in mind that anyone can add a logo claiming to offer money back to any website. That doesn’t make it so.

Many times these offers of an iOS 7 jailbreak include an unlock as well. While the unlock service might work, if it’s bundled with a fake jailbreak you are better off looking for a source of reliable iPhone unlocking, like Chronic Unlocks.

The iOS 7 Jailbreak is in a Overly Positive News Post

A continual jailbreak scheme is to seed fake news stories on the blog section of local newspapers and other sites that show up in Google News.

By doing this, these iOS 7 jailbreak “comparison articles” or “reviews” appear at the top of Google search results for a limited time. These articles either link to several tools while saying one is the best or offer a review that is all positive of one iOS 7 jailbreak.

Most of these articles will seem off, just like an overly positive product review. The links will almost always include a long unique identifier that lets the author earn money every time a user clicks through and buys the product.

They Ask for Personal Info or Surveys

Another popular trick we see from iOS 7 jailbreak offers is hiding a download behind a collection of surveys. These are the same surveys that others previously used to offer a free iPhone, but this time the prize is an iOS 7 jailbreak download.

One example of a fake jailbreak that claims to work on your device and asks users to complete trials.

One example of a fake jailbreak that claims to work on your device and asks users to complete trials.

Many of these ask users to  sign up for a service that requires an initial purchase or at the very least a trial that requires a credit card. If you run into this, stop and keep your info safe and avoid wasting any more time.

Claims it Works Right on Your iPhone

Another iOS 7 jailbreak offer that we’ve already discovered attempts to trick users into believing there is a jailbreak that will work right from the iPhone 5s, iPhone 5 or iPad.  We haven’t seen this type of jailbreak in a long time.

When an iOS 7 jailbreak release arrives, you will almost certainly need a computer to perform the process.

This fake iOS 7 jailbreak claims the evad3rs are paying for high prices real estate in San Francisco and have a very sought after phone number.

This fake iOS 7 jailbreak claims the Evad3rs are paying for high prices real estate in San Francisco and have a very sought after phone number.

The most audacious of these fake iOS 7 jailbreak also claims to be affiliated with the Evad3rs or jailbreak veterans like Joshua Hill, known as @p0sixninja. The latest fake iOS 7 jailbreak claims to be from, Musclenerd, Pod2g, Planet Being, and Poisixninja, going so far as to list an address for an office space near the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco and a fake phone number.

Asks for Donations Before an iOS 7 Jailbreak Release

If someone on Twitter or a forum claims to have a working iOS 7 jailbreak, but needs donations before releasing proof or a tool to perform the jailbreak don’t open your wallet.

Time after time, we see this happen and the jailbreak is ultimately a fake. Donations on their own are OK after a release, but not from an unknown without proof.

If you see any of these signs on a page offering an iOS 7 jailbreak, think twice before handing over your personal information or a payment.

16 Comments

16 Comments

  1. Guy Roland KOMAN

    11/05/2013 at 11:04 am

    Thanks.

  2. Spac3cat512

    11/05/2013 at 11:59 am

    It’s good that someone cared enough to share this information, but at the same time, if you cant spot a jailbreak scam you probably have no business attempting to to jailbreak your device. Hopefully, this story and more like it will save a few folks some big headaches.

  3. Larry

    11/05/2013 at 12:31 pm

    Thanks josh smith ya the evasion says jb iOS 7.0.3?? Ya It’s fake just like this article said they want surveys etc, last year it was real on iOS 6.0.2!! On iphone 5.. Great information giving there josh👍👍👍👍

    • Luis

      11/06/2013 at 5:58 am

      Surveys on these means = scams so no it’s no good information , if u want real informations follow evad3rs on tweeter , perhaps the jailbreak it’s supposed to be free

      • Larry

        11/06/2013 at 8:11 am

        I did go to the evaders and was them surveys it’s all fake even them, what’s the hold up for a jail break?? Gee wen iOS 9 gets here?? F.ck the evaders

        • Spac3cat512

          11/07/2013 at 11:31 am

          Larry, there are several fake evaders sites all across the web. Follow Saurik, pod2g, winocm, musclenerd, or planetbeing on twitter and get the info right from the folks who are actually working on it. Contrary to popular belief, you can’t believe everything you see on the net….

          • Larry

            11/07/2013 at 6:14 pm

            Ya your right I do have faith in a jailbreak unlike apple evaders can’t say where or wen it will be here, well it too 5 months last year on iphone 5 so ya maybe we all need just to wait it out!! Thanks spac3cal512

  4. Joe T.

    11/05/2013 at 9:56 pm

    I ran across the one that lists the address on Folsom St. What’s funny is if you Google that address, that used to be Twitter HQ.

  5. moorpheus

    11/06/2013 at 2:40 am

    Really. Check your jailbreak by questioning at modmyi.com

  6. Pete

    11/06/2013 at 4:20 pm

    Ach. Been jailbreaking iOS since day 1, but skipped the last few releases, until iOS7 sucked so bad I thought it was time to give it another go & fix this ugly GUI. Every step of the way on this one I was thinking, this sure has changed, or it’s BS. and BS it is! God I am so stupid sometimes.

    • Larry

      11/07/2013 at 6:16 pm

      Everyone make mistakes there pete!! Even I do and still will lol no worries

  7. haitham196tham196

    11/13/2013 at 11:19 am

    hay, do not jailbreak your phone

    you don`t need to do

    https://unseenappsios.weebly.com

  8. Adam

    11/23/2013 at 4:52 am

    This is the most useless and pointless article I’ve ever read. By the amount of time the term “iOS 7 jailbreak” and the amount of truly pointless information or information that has been reported every single previous jailbreak, its clear this article is being used to get hits and revenue from ads. Thanks for wasting my time and i’ll never read anotger article from this site again

    • Greg

      11/29/2013 at 12:17 am

      ^Is this kid trolling or just mentally retarded…?

      I honestly CAN’T tell.

  9. Jack

    06/15/2014 at 2:30 am

    At my blog there was a comment with a link to “phone-jailbreak.com” . I clicked the link, using Chrome on a Mac, and then clicked a button that says something like ” download now”.
    Do you think this is a scam? Is there any chance my Mac got infected?
    Thanks for any help.

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