In the recent past Apple has publicized and released its newest version of iOS 5.1. Since, we know that any latest iOS needs some time to get jailbreak. However, this time it is not so, as, it (iOS 5.1) got jailbreak earlier. Certainly, readSn0w is being updated for iOS 5.1. So, now you can use it at any time to tethered jailbreak iOS 5.1 running on your iPhone 4/3GS, iPad or iPod Touch.
Important Note:
It is just to pop-up your memory, Jailbreak is used to gratis your iDevice from the restrictions which Apple puts on it. Also, before you proceed, it is better to make you aware – jailbreaking will void your warranty.
The advantage of Jailbreaking iOS 5.1:
- You can use third party applications, which Apple may not allow.
- Also, you can easily entertain your life with the help of these apps.
The Disadvantage of jailbreaking iOS 5.1:
- This is a tethered jailbreaking. That means if you power off your iDevice, you will require connecting your device to a computer to boot it up again. It’s necessary step to bring your iDevice in jailbroken state.
- It is not applicable for Phone 4S and iPad 2 users.
Steps to Jailbreak iOS 5.1:
Step 1: Firstly, you will have to install iTunes 10.6.
Step 2: Connect your device to your computer and take a backup of your file.
Step 3: Download iOS 5.1 and follow the user manual. Here is how to download install iOS 5.1.
Step 5: Open that file, and then select Jailbreak. It will ask you to put your iDevice into DFU mode. Here is more details on how to put your iPhone into DFU mode.
Step 6: Once your device is into DFU mode, RedSn0w 0.9.10b6 will prepare your device for tethered jailbreaking of iOS 5.1.
Step7: Once RedSn0w is done with preparing your iPhone for the iOS 5.1 jailbreak, you will be asked to select specific option to go along with your Jailbreak. You need to select ‘Install Cydia’ option
Step 8: RedSn0w 0.9.10b6 will start to jailbreaking iOS 5.1 on your device. Please don not interrupt jailbreaking process by any way. When jailbreaking is done, your iPhone will boot up with the Apple logo and it will not go any further. You will required to tethered boot your iPhone with RedSn0w in order to get it a working conditionagain.
Step 9: What you need to do is launch RedSn0w 0.9.10b6 again and click the Extras Button > then click the Just boot button to put your iPhone into DFU mode again.
And you are done! iOS 5.1 is now tethered jailbreak on your iPhone 4/3GS, iPod Touch or iPad 1.
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