iOS 5.1 Jailbreak for Non-A5 Devices Using Redsn0w

Apple released the iOS 5.1 for all devices. The Dev Team for that it can already provided a new solution to jailbreak the new update iOS 5.1. Indeed, the famous team of hackers announced Thursday the availability of a new version of their tool redsnow (version 0.9.10b6) to jailbreak older iOS 5.1 devices. As a reminder this is tethered (understand that the jailbreak will be lost if you restart your device).

The new version of redsnow will allow users to tethered iOS 5.1 jailbreak to be done, therefore is  compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G and 4G iPod Touch. There is no doubt the Dev Team has already started work to try to find a solution to jailbreak untethered type (that does not need to be reinstalled on reboot) and also another solution that will “unlock” the iPhone 4S.

How to Tethered iOS 5.1 Jailbreak Using Redsn0w 0.9.10b6

STEP 1: Download iTunes 10.6 from here, iOS 5.1 from here and Redsn0w 0.9.10b6 [Windows/Mac].

STEP 2: Now open iTunes, back up your device and restore using the downloaded iOS 5.1.

STEP 3: Open Redsn0w, select “Jailbreak”  then “Install Cydia” and follow on-screen instructions to put your device into DFU mode.

STEP 4: Finally do a tethered boot, launch Redsn0w, select “Extras” then”Just Boot” and put your device in DFU mode to get it rebooted and working.

Now you have tethered iOS 5.1 jailbreak your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad using Redsnows 0.9.10b6

Semi-Tether Jailbreak (optional)

•  You can get “SemiTether” tweak from Cydia, you can read everything about Semi Untethered jailbreak. Get the tweak for free from BigBoss repo: http://thebigboss.org/semitether.

Note: iOs 5.1 jailbreak can only be perfomed for the iPhone4 / 3GS, the original iPad, iPod touch 3 / 4G (A4 devices). Don’t forget to save your SHSH blobs with TinyUmbrella.

Redsnow 0.9.10b6 for iOS 5.1 Jailbreak