*UPDATE 1/28/19 10:20PM PDT* Just found a tweet reporting this bug to Apple on the 20th and it fell on deaf ears. Only 1 hour ago did Apple disable the Facetime conferencing server preventing this bug from working until they can fix it. That means they knew about this for 8 days and it was public for 8 days during which time literally thousands of people could have been spied on and recorded doing or saying who knows what. This looks really really really bad for Apple at this point and I suspect they are going to have some heavy lawsuits on their hands.
i freaking love how apple always has these kinds of problems. either the phones disconnect from service is you hold them like a normal phone, or you can basically turn the users device into a spy device...
Please tell everyone you can reach online to disable Facetime until Apple iOS 12.4 releases later this week with a fix for this issue. I just confirmed that the latest version available when I made this video which is 12.3 doesn't fix the issue. Also, some people are saying this bug only works if the person on the other side dismisses the call with the physical volume buttons. I can assure you that after heavily testing this myself on iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and iPhone X and iPad Pro (ver 1) I didn't have to touch the device at all to gain control of it's audio and video from the device initiating the call. The only way to protect yourself against this is to turn the phone physically off or disable Facetime by using my directions in the video description. [EXPAND FOR UPDATES] *UPDATE 1/28/19 9:30PM PDT* Apple disabled the Facetime conferencing servers so now when you add yourself to the call it doesn't appear to work. This is a workaround until they can fix the bug in iOS 12.1.4 but it should protect people. I confirmed that it does work however you can no longer add more people to the Facetime call as a result. I still recommend you keep Facetime disabled until a confirmed update is released at the device level in case they enable the conference servers accidentally without the fix in place.
*UPDATE 1/28/19 9:30PM PDT* Apple disabled the Facetime conferencing servers so now when you add yourself to the call it doesn't appear to work. This is a workaround until they can fix the bug in iOS 12.1.4 but it should protect people. I confirmed that it does work however you can no longer add more people to the Facetime call as a result. I still recommend you keep Facetime disabled until a confirmed update is released at the device level in case they enable the conference servers accidentally without the fix in place.
Sup one of your Twitch Mods leaving a Comment on this youtube channel also it's about Time you uploaded lol jk buddy catch you on the next stream. And I don't use FaceTime it's been disabled.
I agree. Google owns your phone, you have no rights. Google can download files, change system settings, and even change or delete your phone contacts if they want to. That is absured.
@@brianj4201 I second. Whoever reads this must search for "Israel's secret weapon, the Talpiot program" and watch a documentary called "Israeli drones worldwide".
A bug? IMO this seems to fit in a major trend called Technocracy (originally from the 1934 movement). Since that era, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) like the Trilateral Commission have been working to create systems of control that circumvent national laws. The endgoal is to build 'smart cities' along with the internet of things and the new Silk Road initiative. A new economic system will roll out in which you'll pay according to your energy consumption. "Data is the new oil" - is the motto. The internet of things, smart grid and 'one belt, one road' will be run by Israel. Through Operation Talpiot they've been STEALING US high tech, through 'kill switch diplomacy' Israel holds its power. Google: "Israel's secret weapon, the Talpiot program". The US high technology sector right now is being transferred to Israel. Windows 10's code was written in Israel, Intel's biggest R&D centre is in Israel and since 2008 they've been hardware-backdooring the entire west. Intel has the "Intel Management Engine" by which outside entities can break in any computer no matter how good your security is.
The Social Media generation don't care about privacy until it helps Republicans. All these people giving Facebook, Twitter, Google etc... More information about themselves than their family member and best friends. They only complained when they found that some of that data was used by the republican party even though the democrats bragged about using the same data to win the previous election. The head of Facebook physically blocks his microphone and camera. I wonder why he does it. :_) People need to start caring about their privacy. Storing all your medical files on Apple may save you a little time but think about the risk to your life an future. Next thing the data will be used to detect possible health problems and then you will no longer get high level jobs because their private data will show your possible health risk that they don't want to care about. A long time ago the most powerful companies talked about using DNA to decide on high level positions, they didn't want to give you then job and then deal with your health problems.
@@zakofrx There are so many things wrong with your statement that it's easier to just tell you to fuck off and never return. It's going to take years to undo the damage you republicunts have brought on our country, and I only wish we could send all of you fuckers adrift in a wicker basket.
Yes, and I'm sure it has been already. I tested it on my buddy Greg and was able to listen to audio and video without him being aware of it. I even called him afterward and he didn't believe me so I told him how to do it back to me. Needless to say he disabled facetime immediately after that and so did his wife.
@@geraldinman5633 Apparently many, many people according to well, just about everything. Like movies, TV, the "news", tabloids, magazines, "news"papers, billboards, the internet, I could go on, but I assume you knew this already since you are on RU-vid.
@@geraldinman5633 Gerald Inman I just don't want people to get their privacy breached. Going off what Jay and Jerry said about people randomly going to their homes, I'd be worried about complete strangers going after RU-vidrs. I don't really care about Hollywood, but nobody deserves to get stalked by strangers.
Jerry twice in one week on youtube again?! It really is the apocalypse! Glad to see you back even if its for a shitty apple screwup. Glad I dont have apple products but will let people with them know.
@Jesse James I understand the privacy thing trust me. I just feel like at this point it's almost a lost cause. I feel if "big brother" wants to watch you, "he" will. That might be a bit paranoid but I feel society has changed with people already pouring their lives out via social media. However when it comes to a blatant security flaw like this that allows a person to person attack it's definitely not right.
I've already fixed this by not owning any crapple products...I saw this coming back in the 80's. Well not really this, I just hate crapple's proprietary culture since the 80's. Keep up the good work, love to see you on utube.
Its not a bug its a feature to make sure your contact is still alive when you call! Joking haha, thanks for the quick vid man, hopefully not too many people will be abused by this glitch... I hope.
Hey Jerry , would be cool if you could show your setup and maybe a video about what games you play , im a long time watcher but i loved your setup and iracing video , Great content!!
Just a clarification: current iOS version is 12.1.3 as I just updated from 12.1.2 just now. Also, if you followed this then checked for updates between 12.1.2 and 12.1.3, the update WILL NOT turn FaceTime back on. Why do I say this? Because some updates turn stuff on even when you have turned it off. This ISN'T one of those cases. Like you said Jerry, hopefully, 12.1.4 will be released shortly. 👍
Random question here. Since u ur a software developer, I was wonder if u know how to lunch a program at initial log in into windows for a specific user using the "shell" scrip found in regedit in windows? I know that it changes the overall log in into windows but I was wonder if there's a way to set it up for a user n not everyone in the same comp. I hope u get the chance to reply on whether this is possible or not. Thank u
Man, sometimes being a small youtuber, with no friends, who barely contacts family and who only has an iphone 4 with no sim card can be a blessing... Tech can be pretty scary
Thank you Jerry. Luckily my iPad is dead and my iPhone has been fixed because of you. Thanks a ton. Kind human. Funny thing is though, you didn’t post this video. Someone took it from the face time app on your phone!
OMG thank you jerry, you helped us out. I am the household it guy and as soon as you gave instruction on what to do until apple fixes this, i literally rounded up phones. (all of our iphones run the latest ios version so yeah.)
I wonder if this could've affected older iOS devices as well. All iOS does in this scenario is check if FaceTime has permissions to access the camera and mic. Big shock, it does by default. PS: Damn, I've been missing those Barnacules Poop Naps.
Not hating but I was pretty disappointed that this is one of the first vids of 2019. I Subscribed a long time ago cause of the content. It was fun a nerdy and served as an escape away from everyday bs. Now it just feels like it's always some major tech company did this wrong or something not nerdgasm. While I appreciate you letting people know if it, I miss the old channel. Hope 2019 is the year you find that spark again. Best to you and your family.
