How to Jailbreak iOS 5 with redsn0w 0.9.9b5 (MAC)

October 13, 2011 in How-to Jailbreak



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Jailbreak your iDevice running FINAL version of iOS 5!

**THIS IS A TETHERED JAILBREAK ONLY!**

WHAT IS A TETHERED JAILBREAK? A tethered jailbreak require a computer connection to boot a jailbroken iOS device. This meaning you will have to run Redsn0w and boot it up that way each time your battery dies or you need to reboot.

 

 

Devices Supported

  • iPod touch 3G
  • iPod touch 4G
  • iPad 1
  • iPhone 3GS
  • iPhone 4 (GSM)
  • iPhone 4 (CDMA)

**If your device is not listed above, please do not attempt to jailbreak AND if you rely on a software unlock and don’t have an older boot rom, STAY AWAY  from iOS 5 altogether.**

What you need

How to Jailbreak iOS 5 with redsn0w 0.9.9b5 on Mac: (Watch the video for more details)

  1. Connect iDevice via USB to your computer
  2. Launch Redsn0w
  3. Select Jailbreak
  4. Set your iDevice in DFU mode:
    - Turn OFF iDevice
    - Hold POWER button for 3 seconds
    - Simultaneously hold POWER and HOME button for 10 seconds
    - Let go of POWER button while holding HOME button for 15 seconds
  5. After RedSn0w finishes doing its thing, you must turn off and boot up through Redsn0w
    **Cydia & Safari will not work unless you do these steps!** 
  6. Open Redsn0w again, and click “Extras” & click on “Just Boot”
  7. Again, set iDevice in DFU like in Step 4
  8. Your phone will perform a tethered boot and you should be good to go!

Watch the video how-to jailbreak iOS 5 with redsn0w 0.9.9b5 on Mac.

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