FAQ

Jailbreak the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV

 What is Jailbreaking?

Jailbreaking is the process of modifying Apple's iOS to run unsigned code in order to gain access to files that Apple wouldn’t normally let you access.

What are the Benefits of Jailbreaking?

Jailbreaking allows you to install third party applications and tweaks that Apple doesn’t approve in the App Store.

Is Jailbreaking Legal?

Jailbreaking is completely legal !!

What is Cydia?

Cydia is like the App Store in a way. In cydia you have the option to add repos to gain packages where you can download. You can also browse Cydia for apps, tweaks, and mods.

What are the different types of jailbreaks?

The are 3 types of jailbreaks: tethered, semi tethered, and untethered. Tethered means when you restart your device you will have to plug it back into a computer to reboot it. Untethered means, you can reboot your device, normally, without plugging it back into a computer. Semi tethered allows you to reboot, but some apps might not work.

Is Jailbreaking Free?

Jailbreaking is completely free. You should never pay for a jailbreak.


Will Jailbreaking Prevent Me from Updating iOS?


Well yes and no. Every time Apple distributes a newer version of iOS, you will have the option of upgrading. But bear in mind jailbreaks do not come about the minute a new version becomes available to the public. It takes time for devs to create jailbreaks. So the best possible way, is to not upgrade your iOS unless you know a jailbreak is available for your iOS version. The best place is to check out this site, which will inform you whether or not a jailbreak is available for that current iOS. On the other hand, if you can wait, then go ahead and upgrade to the latest firmware, and you'll just have to wait.


Can I Get Free Apps From Jailbreaking?

The answer is yes, but it is not recommended.

Jailbreak Your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Apple TV

iOS 5.0.1:

iPhone 4S Absinth - Mac, Windows 
iPhone 4: RedSn0w: Mac – Windows
iPhone 3GS: RedSn0w: Mac – Windows
iPad 2: Absinth - Mac, Windows 
iPad 1: RedSn0w: Mac – Windows
iPod Touch 4G: RedSn0w: Mac – Windows
iPod Touch 3G: RedSn0w: Mac – Windows

iOS 5:

iPhone 4S Absinth 
iPhone 4: RedSn0w
iPhone 3GS: RedSn0w
iPad 2: Absinth
iPad 1: RedSn0w
iPod Touch 4G: RedSn0w
iPod Touch 3G: RedSn0w

iOS 4.3.5:

iPhone 4: RedSn0w
iPhone 3GS: RedSn0w
iPad 2: No jailbreak for this firmware version yet
iPad 1: RedSn0w
iPod Touch 4G: RedSn0w
iPod Touch 3G: RedSn0w

iOS 4.3.4:

iPhone 4: RedSn0w
iPhone 3GS: RedSn0w
iPad 2: No jailbreak for this firmware version yet
iPad 1: RedSn0w
iPod Touch 4G: RedSn0w
iPod Touch 3G: RedSn0w

iOS 4.3.3:

iPhone 4: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool – Sn0wBreeze
iPhone 3GS: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool – Sn0wBreeze
iPad 2: JailbreakMe
iPad 1: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool
iPod Touch 4G: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool – Sn0wBreeze
iPod Touch 3G: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool – Sn0wBreeze
Apple TV:  Seas0nPass

iOS 4.3.2:

iPhone 4: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool – Sn0wBreeze
iPhone 3GS: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool – Sn0wBreeze
iPad 1: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool
iPod Touch 4G: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool – Sn0wBreeze
iPod Touch 3G: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool – Sn0wBreeze

iOS 4.3.1:

iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool
iPad 1: JailbreakMe
iPod Touch 4G, 3G: JailbreakMe – RedSn0w – PwnageTool

iOS 4.2.8

iPhone 4: JailbreakMe – Sn0wBreeze

iOS 4.2.1

iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G: RedSn0w – GreenPois0n – PwnageTool
iPod Touch 4G, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 2G: RedSn0w – GreenPois0n –PwnageTool

Jailbreak iPhone iOS 4.1

Jailbreak iPhone 4 iOS 4.1 with PwnageTool
Jailbreak iPhone 4 iOS 4.1 with GreenPois0n (recommended)
Jailbreak iPhone 4 iOS 4.1 with LimeRa1n
Jailbreak iPhone 3GS iOS 4.1 with PwnageTool
Jailbreak iPhone 3GS iOS 4.1 with GreenPois0n (recommended)
Jailbreak iPhone 3GS iOS 4.1 with LimeRa1n
Jailbreak iPhone 3G iOS 4.1 with RedSn0w
Jailbreak iPhone 3G iOS 4.1 with PwnageTool

Jailbreak iPhone iOS 4.0.2

Jailbreak iPhone 4 iOS 4.0.2 with LimeRa1n
Jailbreak iPhone 3GS 4.0.2 with LimeRa1n
Jailbreak iPhone 3G iOS 4.0.2 with RedSn0w

Jailbreak iPhone iOS 4.0.1

Jailbreak iPhone 4 iOS 4.0.1 with JailbreakMe
Jailbreak iPhone 3GS iOS 4.0.1 with JailbreakMe
Jailbreak iPhone 3G iOS 4.0.1 with JailbreakMe

Jailbreak iPhone iOS 4

Jailbreak iPhone 4 iOS 4.0 with JailbreakMe
Jailbreak iPhone 3GS iOS 4.0 with JailbreakMe
Jailbreak iPhone 3G iOS 4.0 with JailbreakMe
Jailbreak iPhone 3GS iOS 4 with PwnageTool
Jailbreak iPhone 3G iOS 4 with PwnageTool