Only you can make the decision to update - after research to see what changes (and problems) are present with the new iOS version.

However, I always recommend upgrading to the most current iOS version you can. It helps you to keep up-to-date with app developers and their changes (many apps now only work on iOS 6).

Again, it's solely up to you. And, to be on-topic: This thread exists to help you jail break once (if?) you do decide to upgrade to iOS 6.

Marilyn

Hello there... Can i jailbreak first before restoring from backup? Coz i have many jailbroken apps, i think it won't be installed normally if i haven't jalbroken it first right?

Originally Posted by glassheart

Hello there... Can i jailbreak first before restoring from backup? Coz i have many jailbroken apps, i think it won't be installed normally if i haven't jalbroken it first right?

Hi, I think the restore from backup inside of iTunes will only restore the iTunes apps and not the jailbreak ones from Cydia.
Make a list or a screen shot of your jailbreak apps and tweaks that you currently have. Before installing them on the 6.0+ jailbreak make sure they work by going through the list in the hacking section. Some of the tweaks are still being updated and re not quite ready.

Originally Posted by f4780y

Just for reference, No Update is no longer required for evasi0n based jailbreaks. They have included protection in the jailbreak to prevent the OTA update feature being used

Thank you f4780y for mentioning this. I just updated and rejailbroke my ipad last night. Looked at the list of jailbreak apps here on the forum and saw that no update was not compatible with iOS 6 and I got a little nervous. Wasnt sure what to do about it but now I know. Thanks for clearing it up for me.

has anyone updated and jb on ios 6.1.2? does battery life improve? or its only for iphone still?

Originally Posted by glassheart

has anyone updated and jb on ios 6.1.2? does battery life improve? or its only for iphone still?

Yes.
No (there was no battery issue for me, but if you use Exchange and sync Calendars, you may notice an improvement)
No, it was never iPhone only, and is avilable for all iPads.

We have a guide here on updating - HOW-TO Upgrade your 6.x Jailbroken iPad

Originally Posted by Mickey330

Apple has stated that a jail broken iPad may lose the warranty.

Realistically, they have to take that stance -- they have no control over jailbreaking, and it's possible that some bad code could mess up things.

However, also being realistic, how many people have sent iPads back on warranty? There aren't many things which can go wrong, the hardware quality is high and their software is pretty tight. About all that's left to knock one out would be user abuse, such as breaking the display or dropping it in the dishwater.

Originally Posted by f4780y

Yes.
No (there was no battery issue for me, but if you use Exchange and sync Calendars, you may notice an improvement)
No, it was never iPhone only, and is avilable for all iPads.

We have a guide here on updating - HOW-TO Upgrade your 6.x Jailbroken iPad

thanks! Starting to update and jb now... btw do you have a link regarding cydia sources? thanks again =D

Originally Posted by glassheart

thanks! Starting to update and jb now... btw do you have a link regarding cydia sources? thanks again =D

I don't really know what you mean about needing a "link regarding Cydia sources." Generally, most of the time we recommend people stick with these default repositories (they load when Cydia is installed during the jailbreak process):

BigBoss
Cydia/Telesphoreo
Dev Team
Mod Myi
ZoTTD & MacCity

That's where you're going to find the most up-to-date tweaks and such. With rare exceptions, these five are really all you need.

Marilyn

Originally Posted by Mickey330

I don't really know what you mean about needing a "link regarding Cydia sources." Generally, most of the time we recommend people stick with these default repositories (they load when Cydia is installed during the jailbreak process):

BigBoss
Cydia/Telesphoreo
Dev Team
Mod Myi
ZoTTD & MacCity

That's where you're going to find the most up-to-date tweaks and such. With rare exceptions, these five are really all you need.

Marilyn

ThemeIt as well if you want a sick sick SICK ​theme on your device that's not available in Cydia :P