While a lot of users are glad to see iOS 7.1 release with direct download links for iPhone 4S / 5 / 5S / 5c / 4, iPad and iPod touch, some people don’t hurry to update via OTA or through the links since they are waiting to hear official iOS 7.1 jailbreak news from hackers. Unlock still supports this new firmware, so people continue to find ways for becoming SIM-free.

iOS 7.1 Jailbreak News

Evasi0n7 doesn’t jailbreak iOS 7.1. Apple patched the exploits and now users who download and run this version of operating system. The Evad3rs are working on the new program but are still out of luck and it is not released for public. Everyone who wishes to be jailbroken should stay on iOS 7.0.6 and not upgrade. By the way, as pod2g hacker has recently noted, there is a chance that hackers will wait for iOS 8 and not release iOS 7.1 jailbreak solution. He, himself, could make such a tool but only if he gets bored and has “enough time and energy.”

How to Unlock iOS 7.1 without Jailbreak

If you have installed this operating system, you are able to use SAM unlock for iOS 7.1 if your activation tickets are saved. GEVEY SIM method hasn’t been updated yet to support the new firmware. Factory IMEI unlock for iPhone supports iOS 7.1 version and you don't need to jailbreak your iPhone. Find out more about iOS 7.1 unlocking methods and possibility.

Cool iOS 7.1 Features / Options for iPad / iPhone / iPod touch

Here is the list of all the new and most interesting features for iOS 7.1 devices.

• It is easy to turn off parallax effect on the new firmware. Apple has simplified this option.
• Siri on iOS 7.1 gadgets becomes sweeter and more pleasant to listen to.
• The Cupertino giant updated its shift key creating new icons and options. For example, you can now click twice and caps lock option will be turned on.
• The big firmware upgrade brings new designed buttons for FaceTime and phone calls that got rounded corners. Some even look different from what they used to be. This can be said about “reply with message” and “remind me” options.
• Control Center is now less bouncy. It might be a little change but it is present in the update.
• CarPlay is a new option that was discussed earlier and is now present on the iPhone 5S devices.

iOS 7.1 download direct links for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

It is advised to backup your gadget before updating. Below you can find a list of available links from where you can download and install the new update on iPhone 5S / 5c / 5 / 4S / 4, iPod touch 5G and supported iPad models. iPhone users are able to update to iOS 7.1 for iPhone 5S models:

• A1453
• A1518
• A1528
• A1533
• A1457
• A1530

iPhone 5c

• A1532
• A1456
• A1507
• A1516
• A1526
• A1529

iPhone 4

• GSM Rev A
• CDMA
• GSM

iPhone 5

• A1428
• A1429
• iPhone 4s

iPod touch 5 generation owners can install iOS 7.1 through this link. Apple iPad 3 owners can use these direct links:

• iPad Wi-Fi
• AT&T version of iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular
• Verizon model of iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular

iPad Air

• A1474
• A1475

iPad mini

• A1432
• A1454
• A1455
• A1489
• A1490

4^th gen iPad

• A1458
• A1459
• A1460

iPad 2

• Wi-Fi model
• Wi-Fi (Rev A)
• Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)
• Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA)