Redsnow untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.0.1

is finally out and this time the credit goes to pod2g and GeoHot for their efforts. The latest redsnow untethered jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 uses redsn0w 0.9.10b1 for A4 devices i.e., iPhone 4 (GSM – CDMA), iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4G, iPod touch 3G and iPad 1 – Not for iPad 2 and iPhone 4s.

If you have already downloaded redsnow jailbreak previous version, then you can follow the simple 3 steps to easily jailbreak with redsnow untethered version. First download redsnow 0.9.10b1, and then plug in your iDevice. Put the device in DFU mode and launch redsnow. Click on Jailbreak and select Install Cydia and that’s it. For sure, this easy redsnow untethered jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 will work fine for your device. (more…)

If you want to Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1, then perhaps the most easiest jailbreak tool is redsnow beta 9. The new and improved version of redsnow allows you to jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 outright without even needing the assistance of other firmware. Here are simple steps on how to jailbreak iOS 5.0.1.

How to Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 with redsnow

1.      The first step is to place your iDevice into DFU mode.

2.      Download free redsnow beta version redsn0w 0.9.9b9 from redsnow.

3.      After downloading redsnow, click Jailbreak.

4.      After the redsn0w finishes the Jailbreak, return back into DFU mode.

5.      Click Extras, then Boot Tethered in redsn0w to return your iDevice back to the home screen.

6.      Now run Cydia for updating the latest files. (more…)

With the release of final version of iOS 5.0.1, redsnow Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 tethered by redsn0w is available to the users. The iOS 5.0.1 update may help iDevice users to resolve their battery problems as well as improvements in Siri functionality. iOS 5 update was badly required as iPad and iPhone users reported various problems, most common were battery drainage and Siri function issue. The latest Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 tethered by redsnow will surely help iDevice users to get added features on iPhone or iPad.

Before updating, keep in mind that this redsnow download of jailbreak is tethered jailbreak and the iDevice users will have to connect to their devices to the PC every time they reboot.

How to Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 using redsnow.

Follow these steps as mentioned for redsn0w download.

1. First of all download the latest version of iTunes for windows or mac.
2. Back up your iDevice through iTunes (10.5). Just for precaution.
3. Update the device to iOS5.0.1.
4. Download the latest version of redsnow 0.9.9b8 for windows or mac.
5. Run redsn0w. Select “Extras”, followed by “Select IPSW”, and point it to the iOS 5.0 firmware file, Select the appropriate firmware file tailored for your iDevice.

6. Hit “Jailbreak” and then select “Install Cydia”. Follow up steps through DFU mode, redsnow will apply the jailbreak.

7. Now boot tethered. Launch Redsn0w, select “Extras”, followed by “Just Boot”. You will need to perform this action every time your device is switched off or rebooted.

8.  Head to Cydia, search  SemiTether and install it.

Note : SemiTether is an optional step for users that will allow them to reboot their device without need to connect to PC. But users will likely lose some functions like opening mail and jailbreak tweaks. (more…)