iOS 5.0.1 has been released just couple of hours ago and it’s jailbroken now. Below is your full guide to jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4G, 3G and iPad. iPad 2 and iPhone 4S are not supported yet.
iOS 5.0.1 is currently jailbroken using the latest redsn0w version just by pointing it over the iOS 5 IPSW. Below is the full instructions to jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 on all devices running it except iPad 2 and iPhone 4S.
STEP 1: Download the required files:
- iOS 5.0.1 for your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
- Redsn0w 0.9.9b7
STEP 2: Connect your device, sync it with iTunes then restore to iOS 5.0.1.
STEP 3: Open Redsn0w, click on Extras, then Select IPSW and point it to iOS 5 IPSW file.
STEP 4: Now hit back, then jailbreak and check on “Install Cydia”.
STEP 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to get your device in DFU mode.
You’ll get your device jailbroken within few minutes of installing some important exploits on your iOS device. You’ll get white Cydia icon once jailbroken, you’ll need to make tethered boot to get it working. In future, when you reboot your device, you’ll also need to tethered boot.
iOS 5.0.1 Tethered Boot
STEP 1: Open Redsn0w, hit Extras then “Just Boot”.
STEP 2: Hit next and then follow the on-screen instructions to get in DFU mode.
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