SemiRestore allows you to restore without losing your jailbreak

SemiRestore claims to be able to let you restore your device without necessitating the need to upgrade your iOS device’s firmware. This is extremely appealing for a number of reasons, but the biggest reason of them all is that it would allow you to restore your device without losing your precious jailbreak.



As you know, Apple stopped signing iOS 6.1.2 after iOS 6.1.3 was released. iOS 6.1.2 was the last firmware susceptible to the evasi0n jailbreak, so it’s a precious firmware in the eyes of those who like to tinker with their phones. From Apple’s standpoint, it’s obvious why they opted to fix the exploits used to make evasi0n function. Apple owes it to its users to ensure that iOS is the most secure platform that it can be. Nonetheless, that doesn’t make the jailbreak community any less disappointed at the loss of an untethered jailbreak.

How to perform a SemiRestore
Again, SemiRestore is not available just yet, but when it is, you will be able to follow this tutorial to SemiRestore your device. I’ve created this as proof that it does work.

Step 1: Download SemiRestore (once released) to your downloads folder

Step 2: Install OpenSSH and APT 0.7 strict from Cydia

Step 3: Open Terminal

Step 4: cd to your downloads folder

Step 5: Run the following command to transfer SemiRestore to your device:

scp SemiRestore-beta5 root@10.0.1.12:/var/root/SemiRestore-beta5

Note: you will need to replace ‘SemiRestore-beta5′ with the final file name of the SemiRestore package. You will also need to change the IP address to the Wi-Fi IP address of your device. The password is alpine, unless you’ve changed it.

Step 6: SSH into your device using the following command
ssh root@10.0.1.12

Step 7: Navigate to the /var/root directory on your device. There you should see the SemiRestore file. You may perform a ‘ls’ command to list the contents of a given directory

Step 8: Secure the SemiRestore file using the following command:

chmod +x SemiRestore-beta5

Step 9: Run the following command:

./SemiRestore-beta5

Step 10: You should now see a bunch of prompts on your terminal window.

Step 11: You will be prompted to type a ’0′ followed by Enter. Do this, and the SemiRestore will officially begin.

Notes: As stated on the terminal window, patience is a necessity here. If you have a lot of information on your device, it could take a while for the SemiRestore to complete. It’s going to depend on how much information that you have on your device. Just be patient, and be sure to watch the video above so that you have a good idea as to what to expect from the process. Your device will reboot several times. Do not start the setup assistant until the SemiRestore has fully completed. Again, look at the video for a good idea of what to expect.

After the SemiRestore was completed I was left with a stock looking iPod touch. Literally, everything was reset back to defaults. It’s almost as if I’d completely restored it using iTunes.

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