Apple has faced a number challenges over the last year related to
software errors and flaws on its flagship iPhone. According to a latest
video posted on YouTube iPhone and iPad users running the latest iOS
6.1 platform can bypass the lock screen, even when a password is set.
Basically, he found that by attempting and canceling an emergency call
on the iPhone, holding the lock button and then taking a screenshot took
him past the stage where he should have had to enter a password to
access the phone.
The flaw is relatively easy to exploit and this lets you bypass the
security code and use the full Phone app. From there you have access to
the address book, and the pictures app by trying to change a contacts
picture.
Apple promised to fix the iOS 6.1 iOS Exchange bug in a forthcoming
software update so perhaps they’ll fix this annoying glitch as well.
Steps to follow:
First part:
-Go to emergency call, push down the power button and tap cancel.
-Dial 112 and tap green and inmediately red.
-Go to lock screen.
Ok...ready for second part:
-Go to passcode screen.
-Keep pushing down the power button ...1...2...3...seconds and before
showing the slider "turn off"...tap the emergency call button and
...voilá!
-Then without releasing the power button press the home button and ready...
Title : iOS 6.1 Hack allows iPhone lock screen bypass
Description : Apple has faced a number challenges over the last year related to software errors and flaws on its flagship iPhone. According to a l...