- #Free jailbreak ipod touch 2g how to#
- #Free jailbreak ipod touch 2g serial number#
- #Free jailbreak ipod touch 2g zip file#
- #Free jailbreak ipod touch 2g update#
When your iPod finishes rebooting (5 minutes or so) it will be jailbroken with Cydia on the SpringBoard. Once this is complete you will be notified that RedSn0w is done. RedSn0w will then begin uploading the new RAM Disk and Kernel. Release the Power button and continue holding the Home button until RedSn0w detects the device. Hold down both the Home button and the Power button for 10 seconds. You can find more help with DFU mode here
RedSn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode. Please plug your iPod into the computer and make sure its OFF then click the Next button If you do not need multitasking we would recommend deselecting it as it makes your iPod touch 2G run very slow. Notice that RedSn0w has options to Enable multitasking, Enable homescreen wallpaper, and Enable battery percentage. If you would like to use the iClarified ones they can be found here: Boot Logo, Recovery Logo *Remember the rules for boot logos are: RGB or Grayscale format with Alpha channel and dimension below 320x480. Locate the image you would like to use then press the Open button. When you click to select each custom logo option a dialog window will appear asking you to select the image. For this tutorial we will also select Custom boot logo and Custom recovery logo. Verbose boot displays detailed information on boot of your device and is generally only needed by developers and advanced users. RedSn0w will now prepare the jailbreak dataįrom this window you can select the jailbreak options you would like. Once the firmware has been verified click the Next button to continue.
#Free jailbreak ipod touch 2g serial number#
Please note that if your serial number does begin with MC then you can not jailbreak with this version of RedSn0w. You will be asked if your serial number begins with MC. Select the 4.2.1 firmware ipsw we placed in the Pwnage folder on our desktop then click Open. Once RedSn0w opens click the Browse button Once iTunes has finished updating your iPod to the desired firmware open the Pwnage folder on your desktop and launch the redsn0w application from the redsn0w folder we extracted earlier. Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the 4.2.1 firmware ipsw. Restore is preferred as it won't create any wasted space on your iPod. Now hold down Option and click the Restore button. Select your iPod from the list of devices on the left.
#Free jailbreak ipod touch 2g zip file#
Likewise, download the latest 4.2.1 firmware from below and place it in the same folder.Ĥ.2.1 (2G): iPod2,1_4.2.1_8C148_Restore.ipswĮxtract the redsn0w app from the RedSn0w zip file by double clicking it.Ĭonnect your iPod to the computer and launch iTunes. Only users with non-MC models should continue with this tutorial.Ĭreate a folder on your desktop called Pwnageĭownload RedSn0w from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. 9.6b4 cannot jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 on the MC model of the iPod touch 2G.
#Free jailbreak ipod touch 2g how to#
You can release the home button when redsn0w starts working its magic.These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPod touch 2G on the 4.2.1 firmware using RedSn0w for Mac. Keep holding the Home button but release the power button. Hold down the power button for 3 seconds.Ĭontinue holding down the power button while you press the Home button. Make sure your device is plugged in and off.
IPSW successfully identified! Click Next. Click browse.įind the 4.0 firmware IPSW you downloaded for your device. IPod Touch 2G 4.0 (follow this guide if downloading with Safari) IPhone 3G 4.0 (follow this guide if downloading with Safari) If it says Tethered Yes then you can not currently jailbreak 4.0. To check your iPod Touch 2g bootrom run f0recast ( mac | win).
#Free jailbreak ipod touch 2g update#
Before you continue update your iPhone 3G or iPod Touch 2g (old bootrom) to 4.0 using iTunes. This guide was made using a mac and the screenies are from a mac but the process is identical on windows so you can follow this guide as well. If you have an iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 2g (non-MC version) jailbreaking 4.0 is very simple using redsn0w both on mac and windows by the iPhone Dev Team.