On Sunday an untethered jailbreak for devices running iOS 4.3.1 was finally released by the Dev-Team in the shape of PwnageTool and redsn0w. However, early jailbreakers are reporting that the exploit is causing issues with Wi-Fi on their devices.
I0n1c – aka Stefan Esser – is the brains behind the jailbreak, and confirmed the problem in a tweet earlier today. However, it seems users are only experiencing the issue with certain routers.
It seems the iOS 4.3.1 WIFI issue does only effect some routers. My WIFI is super fast on iOS 4.3.1
I0n1c also mentioned that Wi-Fi issues were the reason the 4.3.1 jailbreak was delayed, but claimed that the latest version of iOS suffers the issue even without hacking:
BTW: One of the reasons why the pwnagetool + redsn0w was delayed were mysterious wifi issues. Turned out they also happen WITHOUT JAILBREAK
Apparently, rebooting routers that are suffering from the issue should resolve the problem, according to I0n1c.
If you’re having problems with your device after jailbreaking iOS 4.3.1, let us know about them in the comments.
[via iPhoneDownloadBlog]
Killian Bell is a freelance writer based in the U.K. He has an interest in all things tech and also covers Android over at CultofAndroid.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @killianbell.
15 responses to “iOS 4.3.1 Jailbreak Could Cause Wi-Fi Issues With Certain Routers”
My WIFI is super FACT?
Thanks for your comment – my proof reading is clearly as bad as my spelling. I’ve now amended the typo!
Killian
Your title is misleading, and as then twitter post that you posted! They thought it was the jailbreak but it wasn’t! It was a preexisting problem.
So far, no problems with my jailbroken 3GS on Wi-Fi juice…
Dev Team does it again, great job, this jailbreak fixed my iBooks problem and it was so easy. Can’t wait to see what you guys do with the iPad 2!
Yes, actually. My wifi works fine at home, but at work it constantly cuts out. This only started happening after I jailbroke yesterday.
My wifi keeps cutting off on 4.3.1 – and I haven’t jailbroken!!! Annoying!! If there is a solution, will be glad to hear of it.
Hi.. Dis s william.. I cnt seem to dl anything after jailbreaking my ios 4.3.1.. And there s some errors to d link.. I just jailbroken my fon less den a day.. Is there any solution for my fon? I would appreciate it if anyone tel me to the solution.. Tq