iH8sn0w f0recast v1.4 Update: Adds SHSH Blob Availability Checker for Jailbreak Compatibility

The jailbreak community still waits for the release of an untethered jailbreak for iOS 6 devices. However, iOS hacker and developer iH8sn0w has released an update (v1.4) for the f0recast tool, software believed to be an important tool for novices to the iOS hacking community.

F0recast, iDownloadBlog notes, is meant to provide simple and useful information to aid in jailbreaking, unlocking and downgrading of iOS devices. It does this by providing information about a device's compatibility with/for a desired task.

Notable features now supported with this new f0recast update are given below:

• Shows available SHSH blobs stored on Cydia's TSS server

• Provides a link to the list of firmwares available for the connected device

• Supports the latest devices (iPhone 5, iPod Touch 5, iPad Mini)

• Includes a built-in update checker

• Adds support for latest jailbreaking scenarios

• Comes with a few UI changes

• Removes the ability to check factory unlock status owing to legal issues

Known Bugs or Issues

Windows 8 users are required to install the .NET Framework 3.5, using the workaround suggested by Microsoft.

Downloads

Download iH8sn0w f0recast v1.4 for Windows

Download iH8sn0w f0recast v1.4 for Mac OS X (10.5+)

Check out the video tutorial below to view iH8sn0w f0recast v1.4 in action, courtesy of iDownloadBlog: