As you have possibly heard at this point, that Pangu jailbreak will not effective for iOS 8.1.1 firmware update launched recently, since the Apple has patched quite a few vulnerabilities utilized in the Pangu, so it is highly advised that all the jail-breakers must avoid this upgrading until further notice. But with this in middle of the stage we got some interesting news as SemiRestore for iOS 8 – iOS 8.1 released to restore iOS 8.x devices without losing jailbreak. Down here you can find the link to download SemiRestore for iOS 8 – iOS 8.1.
SemiRestore will be very useful when you enter into a reboot loop problem due to some problematic tweak, which can normally push you to simply restore your iOS device to its stock settings, which could also suggest losing your jailbreak. Given that it gets rid of the jailbreak tweaks through restore process, it may help in such situations.
Download SemiRestore For iOS 8 – iOS 8.1 Now
SemiRestore requires OpenSSH, so you must install the OpenSSH on your own iOS device, to make sure that you’ve the opportunity to restore to its stock condition if anything goes completely wrong.
Before using the SemiRestore for iOS 8 – iOS 8.1 read following:
- SemiRestore supports Windows XP SP3 or higher.
- SemiRestore supports 32 & 64 Bit Linux (Ubuntu 14.04 or a higher equivalent distro).
- Windows users must have iTunes, and .NET 4.0 or higher installed.
- Linux users must have libimobiledevice, GTK 3, libusbmuxd-tools, and openssl installed (which should be by default).
- Linux users must read the README file
- There may be a better way to fix your current problem. For example, to fix “Safe Mode” issues, you can just uninstall Mobile Substrate from Cydia.
- Like any other restore, make sure you backup your data if you want it later.
- Avoid using your iOS device or anything related to iTunes or XCode during the Semi-Restore. Why not actually go outside?
- This process can not and does not repair broken system files! Avoid all Siri Ports, as they are not only illegal (except for Spire on 5.0.1) but they also create problems and may potentially break system files (even Spire can cause this).
- Your device will respring or reboot several times during the Semi-Restore. This is perfectly normal, so don’t panic.
This new version of SemiRestore for iOS 8 – iOS 8.1 is available for Windows (XP or higher) and Linux as well. The Mac users have to wait for update, which will be released very soon.