My iPad2 was jail broken in 2012 when ios 5.1.1 was running. Since then I have not done any upgrading. Now that 7.0.4 is due to be upgraded soon, I want to try to upgrade to 7.0.4, then re-jail break my iPad. This topic probably has been addressed before, but I didn't take the time to search for the answer. So, what steps do I need to do prior to and after the upgrade? Should I back everything up on iTunes, or will iTunes prevent some of the "unauthorized" apps and programs from being backed up? I am really a novice when it comes to Apple products. I realize that I won't be using Absinthe during the new jail break, so which program do I need to download? What disadvantages or problems might I encounter if I decide to go through with it? Will I still be able to retrieve my necessary apps that are already installed on the iPad? If there is a "sticky" that I should read, could someone direct me to it? Thanks for any help you can afford to me.