Member of the Month

KilaTsunami
October, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Ios 7 for free and easy

profile picture
connorfitz
Posts: 460 - Karma: 196
So i saw a thread on "Thoughts About ios 7" and figured i would post a thread on how to get it for free. All of you know that IOS 7 has been reveled and that you can "only" get it of you are a developer welllllll not true i just got it and it literally took me 15 min (mainly just waited for stuff to download) Anyways its super easy and it beats paying 108$ just watch this - http://
Jun 11 2013 6:54PM
98 60
profile picture
Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,809
It's ya boy d7...


I was surprised with how easy this was, other than taking me 3 fucking hours to download for some reason. Didn't watch the video, literally just gotta download a file and shift click so I don't see how it could be 7 mins long tbh
Jun 11 2013 7:06PM
5 0
profile picture
Spinoza
Posts: 12763 - Karma: 3,846
forgive me if stupid question. will i lose my texts, songs, apps, etc. if i do this? iphone 4
Jun 11 2013 7:08PM
0 0
profile picture
proZach
Posts: 7163 - Karma: 919
Why do I want this
Jun 11 2013 7:09PM
1 0
profile picture
Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,809
All stays, although I think you might need to re-enter passwords. I even restored my iphone a few days ago(presumably a soft restore) and whenever I downloaded an app/ a game it still had the saved data.
Jun 11 2013 7:13PM
0 0
profile picture
RimJobber
Posts: 3313 - Karma: 10,058
Right now ios 7 is probably gonna be full of bugs and not that cool (please let me know if I'm wrong if you've downloaded it).
It also wont have a jailbreak for a while, I'm still running 5 on my iphone 4 just because they never go around to jailbreaking 6.1.3. Probably all of the cool stuff will be on cydia anyways as a tweak
Jun 11 2013 7:18PM
0 0
profile picture
Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,809
I've found no bugs yet, the multitasking is annoying now though, so is the lock screen, but it's probably a big improvement once I get used to it.

This things pretty crazy though, so fucking useful

Click for larger image
Jun 11 2013 7:20PM
3 0
profile picture
414.
Posts: 3819 - Karma: 136
the only thing stopping me is that i've heard of people using beta's and somehow their iphone turns into a brick, i don't know much on the topic so how risky is it to do this? is it difficult to go back to iOS 6 if i decide to? thanks in advance for any help.
Jun 11 2013 7:34PM
0 0
profile picture
Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,809
@ Anyone else who couldn't figure out how to close apps

Click for larger image
Jun 11 2013 7:35PM
1 0
profile picture
Shredsterr
Posts: 2090 - Karma: 6,930
Is it kind of laggy at all? And did you lose your contacts when you restored it?
Jun 11 2013 7:49PM
0 0
profile picture
Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,809
Might be a tiny bit laggier than 6, but it's also quicker to do some things, so it's a tradeoff I guess, might just be me doing too much at once in excitement haha.

Still got all my contacts,
Jun 11 2013 7:50PM
0 0
profile picture
Spinoza
Posts: 12763 - Karma: 3,846
got it. pretty cool
Jun 11 2013 8:01PM
0 0
profile picture
123+ski
Posts: 2832 - Karma: 581
anybody know what devices are supported? I'm using my old iphone 4 until this fall (maybe november) and then I will likely get an iPhone 5 or whatever the new one will be called. If it works on the 4 I might play around with it a little tho
Jun 11 2013 8:05PM
1 1
profile picture
Chunter
Posts: 2050 - Karma: 1,894
Its supported down to the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 5th gen.
Jun 11 2013 8:11PM
0 0
profile picture
123+ski
Posts: 2832 - Karma: 581
thanks man. +k
Jun 11 2013 8:20PM
0 0
profile picture
Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
threads for when im on my mac
Jun 11 2013 8:22PM
0 0
profile picture
edai
Posts: 4987 - Karma: 4,653
Downloading now for the 4s, still curious if there's been any problems with bricking?
Jun 11 2013 8:22PM
0 0
profile picture
Shredsterr
Posts: 2090 - Karma: 6,930
Thanks man!
Jun 11 2013 8:29PM
0 0
profile picture
DaffyDaDak
Posts: 864 - Karma: 433
It says firmware file is not compatible someone help please?
Jun 11 2013 8:29PM
0 0
profile picture
Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
only problem with this is that you will have to get the next beta every time they update it.


apple has it so the previous betas stop working
Jun 11 2013 8:47PM
0 0
profile picture
Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,809
Fuck.

But how do they manage this exactly? you'd have to connect to the internet, so what is it specifically that causes it?

Jun 11 2013 8:49PM
0 0
profile picture
Spinoza
Posts: 12763 - Karma: 3,846
How will this go down? Is it just going to stop working? I can't really see that happening
Jun 11 2013 9:23PM
0 0
profile picture
Yeezus
Posts: 3350 - Karma: 469
i wouldn't recommend any other way but through a developers account due to your udid not being active.

anyways, if you have any questions about ios 7 let me know i'm pretty familiar with it.
Jun 11 2013 9:40PM
0 0
profile picture
Spinoza
Posts: 12763 - Karma: 3,846
Is my ios7 going to stop working when the next beta comes out
Jun 11 2013 9:46PM
0 0
profile picture
Yeezus
Posts: 3350 - Karma: 469
beta's only work for a certain period of time & eventually will stop working, usually when the next update comes out or a couple days after.

the updated beta will be released through apple again, through the developers account. You'll have to get the update that way, or if not, the way the OP posted.
Jun 11 2013 9:49PM
0 0
profile picture
Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
Apple does not offer an over the air iOS 7 beta download, so you will need to plug in. Also, the betas will expire, which means you will need to update regularly. Don’t use this if you will be away from the internet for extended periods as it could leave you stranded. Once the iOS 7 beta expires the device is unusable. - See more at: http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/06/10/how-to-get-ios-7-beta-now/#sthash.OdKOV2qk.dpuf


Jun 11 2013 9:49PM
0 0
profile picture
Yeezus
Posts: 3350 - Karma: 469
BAM. beta's expire as i mentioned above. hence why I wouldn't recommend it on a primary device or through anyone not using a developers account.
Jun 11 2013 9:51PM
0 0
profile picture
Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
well once it expires you can just do the same thing to get the second beta or just restore back to your old os version
Jun 11 2013 9:59PM
0 0
profile picture
Spinoza
Posts: 12763 - Karma: 3,846
So basically this is stupid. Great
Jun 11 2013 9:59PM
0 0
profile picture
Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
not stupid, just have to update it by plugging it into your computer again, which isn't a problem unless you're gonna be away from your computer for an extended period of time
Jun 11 2013 10:08PM
0 0
profile picture
Spinoza
Posts: 12763 - Karma: 3,846
In dont want to be at work or out and suddenly become unable to text or call
Jun 11 2013 10:10PM
0 0
profile picture
Bmo.
Posts: 4907 - Karma: 2,667
.
@Piotr, when does it shut off? Like just randomly after the next beta my phone could just become blank?
Jun 11 2013 10:17PM
0 0
profile picture
JWeinstock
Posts: 3439 - Karma: 1,352
started the download but still not sure about it. an answer to the questions above anyone? and is it supposed to be an hour download?
Jun 11 2013 10:48PM
0 0
profile picture
Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
check the file size. it's a 1 gig download, that can take anywhere from 20 minutes to 1 hour, depends on how good your internet is
Jun 11 2013 11:12PM
0 0
profile picture
Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
also

this has some info on the expiration

http://www.ijailbreak.com/news/ih8sn0w-states-that-ios-7-beta-1-will-expire-july-24th/

In the mean time, iH8Sn0w tweeted today that iOS 7 beta 1 (11A4372q) will expire on Wednesday July 24, 2013 at 12AM (GMT). Apple implemented expiry timers on beta firmwares to ensure developers who update to one of the beta firmwares either upgrade to the next beta or the official firmware when it is released. If you do no upgrade to the next firmware version in time your device will be placed in Recovery Mode.
Jun 11 2013 11:18PM
0 0
profile picture
Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
apparently they have an expiration date built into the OS, and at a certain time, it will automatically go into recovery mode. i imagine it will be a few days after they release beta 2, to give everyone time to update. this forces developers to have the most recent update, so they can be certain their apps work
Jun 11 2013 11:29PM
0 0
profile picture
Wolffy
Posts: 949 - Karma: 131
So I just spent two hours downloading it and it looks to be not in the proper format. I used the exact link from his video... can someone give me the link and DL they used for the iOS 7 beta for iphone 5 please.
Jun 11 2013 11:31PM
0 0
profile picture
QuantumMechanic
Posts: 1029 - Karma: 891
No ipod touch 4th gen? :(
Nbd i guess still have my iphone 5 to try it on. Also whats this about $108? Do you have to pay that when it comes out in the fall or is that what beta costs if you dont use op's vid?
Jun 12 2013 12:21AM
0 0
profile picture
Rafiki
Posts: 3858 - Karma: 2,251
open up multitasking and swipe up on that bitch. if you've used android 4.0, it's pretty much the same thing
Jun 12 2013 12:22AM
0 0
profile picture
Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
youre right
Jun 12 2013 1:00AM
0 0
profile picture
will-g
Posts: 1031 - Karma: 69
threads for tommorow
Jun 12 2013 1:01AM
0 0
profile picture
Shredsterr
Posts: 2090 - Karma: 6,930
This was pretty cool, gonna be awesome when it's actually released. I reinstalled 6.1.3 though, better to play it safe.
Jun 12 2013 1:11AM
0 0
profile picture
Laurent.
Posts: 10056 - Karma: 25,313
I think I literally posted in that thread in a few sentences on how to do it.
Jun 12 2013 1:11AM
1 0
profile picture
Rafiki
Posts: 3858 - Karma: 2,251
works pretty well with the 4s. control center is definitely one of the best features integrated, and springboard is cool i guess (the moving background that adjusts the screen to give it more depth)
Jun 12 2013 3:09AM
0 0
profile picture
JWeinstock
Posts: 3439 - Karma: 1,352
Another pretty stupid question. When you restore your iphone tp get ios7, what do you lose? like games, picture, messages?
Jun 12 2013 6:31AM
0 0
profile picture
Bateman
Posts: 8591 - Karma: 8,600
I'm downloading the two files right now and i leave for sweden in two hours where i really depend on my phone, - if i'm not connected to any internet or wifi after this, will Apple still be able to make it not work when they release a beta? Because i won't be able to update it.

This is from Today - Sunday
Jun 12 2013 7:02AM
0 0
profile picture
Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,809
I read somewhere it doesn't expire until July 25tg
Jun 12 2013 8:15AM
0 0
profile picture
tripnip
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 482
Damn it Im leaving on the 22 for 2 weeks with no Internet. I have never done beta for apple only android but I'm excited.
Jun 12 2013 10:36AM
0 0
profile picture
tripnip
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 482
I just updated to IOS 7 then i downgrades back to 6.1.4 and it worked. http://www.iclarified.com/31004/how-to-downgrade-from-ios-7-beta-to-ios-6
here are the instructions if any one want to go back to 6.1.4

Jun 12 2013 11:38AM
0 0
profile picture
Rafiki
Posts: 3858 - Karma: 2,251
yes, your phone will become a metal and glass paper weight. think of it like a built in bomb to your phone, where on the 24th of july it blows up beta 1, just on a much less violent scale

beta 2 should release a few days prior to beta 1 expiring, at which point you update or restore back to 6.1.3 or 6.1.4
Jun 12 2013 6:00PM
0 0
profile picture
Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,809
downgraded to 6, Too many bugs and too much lag, I might upgrade once beta 2 comes out.
Jun 12 2013 6:03PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)