If you attempt the Sliver method and fail, here is why:
Error: "Unable to send iBSS"
Error: "Ramdisk failed to boot"
The Bypass works, but iCloud still shows "Find My iPhone ON"
If you own the device, here are the official and safe routes before considering any “exclusive bypass” methods:
Most online tutorials for DNS bypass refer to the old "Apple.cn" or "iFri23" servers. For iOS 9.3.5 specifically, 99% of those domains are dead. However, there is an exclusive active server maintained by the legacy jailbreak community.
Requirements:
Steps:
Limitations: This method acts as a "tether" bypass. You cannot use iMessage, FaceTime, or push notifications. If the device reboots or loses power, you must repeat the process. However, for getting a locked iPhone 4s to act as an iPod or a basic dialer via VoIP apps, this remains the exclusive go-to.
Step 1: Enter pwned DFU Mode This is the "exclusive" part. Normal DFU mode won't work. You need to exploit checkm8.
Step 2: Load the Ramdisk
Step 3: Relocate the Activation Files
Once the ramdisk boots, your iPhone 4s will show a red screen or a terminal log. Sliver will automatically attempt to mount the /mnt1 and /mnt2 partitions. It looks for the file:
/mnt2/root/Library/activation_records/activation_record.plist
Because iOS 9.3.5 has specific sandboxing, the exclusive script in Sliver does three things:
Step 4: The Tethered Reality The iPhone 4s will reboot. You will see the Home screen. The Apple ID prompt is gone.
Warning: This is a tethered bypass. If your iPhone 4s runs out of battery or is rebooted, the Activation Lock will return. You must re-run the Sliver tool every time the phone restarts.
By: Retro Tech Recovery Lab
Published: October 2023 (Updated for Legacy Firmware)
In the world of smartphone technology, the iPhone 4s holds a legendary status. It was Steve Jobs’ final swan song and the first Siri-enabled device. Fast forward to today, and a specific combination has become a digital archaeology challenge: iPhone 4s Activation Lock bypass on iOS 9.3.5 (exclusive methods).
If you have found an old iPhone 4s in a drawer, purchased a second-hand unit that is locked to a forgotten Apple ID, or inherited a device from a family member who has since changed their number, you have hit the dreaded Activation Lock screen. For most modern iPhones, the only solution is to contact Apple with proof of purchase. However, for the iPhone 4s running the final, sluggish version of iOS 9 (9.3.5), there are exclusive legacy pathways.
Warning: This guide is for educational purposes and for legally owned devices you wish to recover. Bypassing Activation Lock on a stolen device is illegal.
Before we discuss the bypass, you need to understand why the iPhone 4s is easier than modern iPhones (iPhone 5s and newer).
Because of these two factors, an exclusive bypass exists that does not work on iOS 10, 11, or 12. It is exclusive to A5 devices (4s, iPad 2, iPad mini 1) running iOS 9.x.
If you attempt the Sliver method and fail, here is why:
Error: "Unable to send iBSS"
Error: "Ramdisk failed to boot"
The Bypass works, but iCloud still shows "Find My iPhone ON"
If you own the device, here are the official and safe routes before considering any “exclusive bypass” methods:
Most online tutorials for DNS bypass refer to the old "Apple.cn" or "iFri23" servers. For iOS 9.3.5 specifically, 99% of those domains are dead. However, there is an exclusive active server maintained by the legacy jailbreak community. iphone 4s activation lock bypass ios 935 exclusive
Requirements:
Steps:
Limitations: This method acts as a "tether" bypass. You cannot use iMessage, FaceTime, or push notifications. If the device reboots or loses power, you must repeat the process. However, for getting a locked iPhone 4s to act as an iPod or a basic dialer via VoIP apps, this remains the exclusive go-to.
Step 1: Enter pwned DFU Mode This is the "exclusive" part. Normal DFU mode won't work. You need to exploit checkm8.
Step 2: Load the Ramdisk
Step 3: Relocate the Activation Files
Once the ramdisk boots, your iPhone 4s will show a red screen or a terminal log. Sliver will automatically attempt to mount the /mnt1 and /mnt2 partitions. It looks for the file:
/mnt2/root/Library/activation_records/activation_record.plist
Because iOS 9.3.5 has specific sandboxing, the exclusive script in Sliver does three things:
Step 4: The Tethered Reality The iPhone 4s will reboot. You will see the Home screen. The Apple ID prompt is gone.
Warning: This is a tethered bypass. If your iPhone 4s runs out of battery or is rebooted, the Activation Lock will return. You must re-run the Sliver tool every time the phone restarts.
By: Retro Tech Recovery Lab
Published: October 2023 (Updated for Legacy Firmware) If you attempt the Sliver method and fail,
In the world of smartphone technology, the iPhone 4s holds a legendary status. It was Steve Jobs’ final swan song and the first Siri-enabled device. Fast forward to today, and a specific combination has become a digital archaeology challenge: iPhone 4s Activation Lock bypass on iOS 9.3.5 (exclusive methods).
If you have found an old iPhone 4s in a drawer, purchased a second-hand unit that is locked to a forgotten Apple ID, or inherited a device from a family member who has since changed their number, you have hit the dreaded Activation Lock screen. For most modern iPhones, the only solution is to contact Apple with proof of purchase. However, for the iPhone 4s running the final, sluggish version of iOS 9 (9.3.5), there are exclusive legacy pathways.
Warning: This guide is for educational purposes and for legally owned devices you wish to recover. Bypassing Activation Lock on a stolen device is illegal.
Before we discuss the bypass, you need to understand why the iPhone 4s is easier than modern iPhones (iPhone 5s and newer).
Because of these two factors, an exclusive bypass exists that does not work on iOS 10, 11, or 12. It is exclusive to A5 devices (4s, iPad 2, iPad mini 1) running iOS 9.x. Error: "Ramdisk failed to boot"
