How To Untethered Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch and iPad [TUTORIAL]

Posted December 27, 2011 at 10:03 am by Charlie Pryor in iDevice

The Dev Team has finally released the untethered jailbreak tool that pod2g was working on for a long time. The tool promises to finally give all non-A5 devices a fully untethered jailbreak experience that is so loved by everyone. This is NOT a guide for iPhone 4S and iPad 2. If you have those devices, CLICK HERE INSTEAD!

The iPhone Dev Team was put in charge of the jailbreak a few days ago, while pod2g went off to continue his work on the A5 devices (trying to give the jailbreak to iPhone 4S and iPad 2). After testing, they’ve decided to release it to the world, all packaged up in the familiar redsn0w package we’re all familiar with. They’ve also updated Pwnage tool, in case you’re on a Mac and would prefer to use this instead.

This jailbreak was made extremely easy, and it’s much closer to a one-click jailbreak like we’ve seen from Limera1n and Blackra1n from the Geohot days. This is actually two-clicks, unless you need some special circumstances, like the preservation of your baseband for unlocks.

Here are the basic steps for how to get it, from the Dev Team Blog:

The untether is for iOS 5.0.1 on iPhone3GS, iPhone4, iPhone4-CDMA, iPad1, iPod touch 3G, iPod touch 4G
If you have one of those devices and are not on 5.0.1 yet, update now! The SHSH window is still open for 5.0.1 If you unlock via ultrasn0w or gevey, make sure you only get to 5.0.1 via a custom IPSW! Once you’re at 5.0.1, use the latest redsn0w 0.9.10 to both jailbreak and untether.
If you’re already at 5.0.1 with a tethered jailbreak, you have two choices: either run redsn0w 0.9.10 over your current jailbreak (deselect “Install Cydia” if you do that), or install the Cydia package prepared by the chronic devteam. The patches are the same regardless of which you choose.
Some of you are using a hybrid 5.0/5.0.1 configuration. If so, do not attempt to install this untether over that setup! You will most likely get into a reboot cycle. Do a sync and fresh restore to 5.0.1 then install the jailbreak + untether.

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN A TETHERED JAILBREAK

If you are currently operating an A4 device that is jailbroken on a tethered iOS 5.0.1 firmware, using Redsn0w, Ac1dSn0w or Sn0wbreeze, then you can easily obtain this untether right now, without the help of a computer. Launch Cydia and download a package named ‘Corona’ which will provide you with an untethered jailbreak right from your device. It’s that easy.

FOR PEOPLE WHO RELY ON AN UNLOCK FOR YOUR DEVICE

For those of you who rely on unlocks to use the phone on unapproved carriers, whether it be with an Ultrasn0w or Gevey SIM unlock, you MUST preserve the old baseband using “Custom IPSW” option found in Redsn0w or Pwnage Tool. CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE GUIDE on doing this.

Here are the redsn0w download links:

redsn0w 0.9.10b5 for OS X
redsn0w 0.9.10b5 for Windows (be sure to run in Administrator mode)

STEP-BY- STEP TUTORIAL: HOW TO JAILBREAK iOS 5.0.1 Untethered with Redsn0w:

Step 1: Download the latest version of Redsn0w from the links that are right above.

Step 2: Start Redsn0w, select “Jailbreak” then check “Install Cydia”

Step 3: Place the device in DFU mode by following the on-screen instructions.

Step 4: Redsn0w gives you an untethered jailbreak…. what, did you expect more steps? :D

Your device will be rebooted into fully untethered jailbreak mode once the software is done with it. :D

Now open Cydia and be sure you have the latest version of Corona!

Please note that many Cydia packages are not compatible with iOS 5+ yet, and some may mess your device up if installed without being updated first. It is your responsibility to know what you’re doing before you do it. I’m giving you a guide on how to get the tools… It’s your job to know how to use them. If you aren’t sure of something, either ask us or stay away from it entirely.

HotTip: If you are having licensing issues with your paid applications, please download and install “Corona 1.0-3″, which was released after this tutorial was created to address the malfunction of launchctl, a key component of Cydia and jailbreaking. Even if you haven’t noticed license issues yet, you may in the future if you don’t install it… so do it anyways.

As always, if you have any questions or need help, please visit us on FACEBOOK and we’ll try to get to you about it.

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About the Author

Charlie Pryor

Charlie is a technology nut, and an admirer of quality innovation and design. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Film and Video Production from Grand Valley State University, and is a media consultant and filmmaker. He founded HotTips! back in January 2010, and believes in openness and acceptance in consumer tech.

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Joselo

Hi charliepryor, I followed the steps to upgrade from 4.3.5 to 5.0.1 and preserved the base band 4.10.01 as you mentioned in your other video using readsn0w. After installing the software in iTunes and going thru the activation process using the original AT&T sim. Now I would like to jailbreak it and installed Cydia so that I can send an receive prics in SMS. Do I have to run readsn0w again and only select install Cydia? or do I still need to select the Custom bundle even though I'm already in 5.0.1.? BTW. I'm using the Gevey sim Ultra and it's working, but I can't send/receive pics on messages on my T-Mobile network. I just want some extra clarification, please. I don't want to accidentally upgrade the baseband. thanks Joselot

Cody_29fleury

when that pinapple pic comes up it's ben stuck loading at the sstart for 15 mins

Elan

Dude @CharliePryor:disqus ! Just a quick remark, so I just simply: 1) Download an official iOS 5.0.1 IPSW 2) Create a custom IPSW using redsn0w 0.9.10b3 to preserve my baseband 3) Restore in iTunes using the custom IPSW 4) After successfully restored in 5.0.1, head to Cydia and install Corona 5.0.1 5) reboot iDevice Voila! Just that simple isn't it? *a simple 'yes' or 'no' for clear confirmation would be very useful right now.

Charlie Pryor

Yes. http://hottipscentral.com/how-to-update-iphone-to-ios-5-0-1-and-preserve-your-baseband/

Elan

Wait guys, can anyone tell me if this whole untethered jailbreak works on an iPhone 3GS NEW BOOTROOM??? Because I haven't seen any sites that mentions whether this jailbreak applies for 3GS OLD bootroom only, or OLD & NEW bootroom. I'm really looking forward to hear an explanation about this. Thanks!

Charlie Pryor

We aren't explaining it because it no longer matters. All newer iPhones (which this works for) have updated bootroms as it is. It will work for all 3GS phones, because it works for phones newer than the 3GS. Hope that helps.

Elan

Wow @CharliePryor:disqus , that explains a lot! So i guess it's safe now to upgrade my iPhone 3GS new bootroom to iOS 5.0.1? What would you suggest me to jailbreak it with? Do you know any links to any preferable custom activated IPSW for iPhone 3GS? Thanks for your reply! I really appreciate it!

Elan

FYI, my 3GS is NOT running on an official carrier. Currently jailbroken and activated on 4.3.3. Thx!

Elan

Dude that your explanation was really helpful! But no rush, I'm an impatient one! :D Can you give me a quick guide for upgrading my new bootrom 3GS and the program requirements I need (ex: redsn0w version XXX and a custom/official IPSW perhaps?). I'm on 05.13.04 baseband btw. Sorry for asking so much! I'm really curious! :p

Charlie Pryor

1) No, I haven't cooked the 3GS firmware yet. I'm still editing the video in the time I have... :( 2) The 3GS is fully untethered with this method. You've likely read an old post. 3) Corona is the name of the exploit for the untether. It's basically a code name for the code, like Ice Cream Sandwich is for Android (Corona is cooler though, IMO) 4) The baseband has nothing to do with a jailbreak. If you already have the iPad baseband, you MUST use custom firmware, and it will still be this iPad baseband when you jailbreak using custom firmware (not the guide above... the one coming soon)

Jovianoelan

Hey @CharliePryor:disqus ! Is the 3GS custom firmware ready to be downloaded from your site? I have another question btw, I did some research on other websites that said the 3GS is not yet an untethered jailbreak, but it's still semi-untethered. Is it true? And what does that 'Corona' have to do with jailbreaking? And if I upgrade my 3GS to 5.0.1 will it have the iPad 6.15.00 baseband? Thanks!

Elan

That's terrific! I will be expecting your video post & your custom IPSW's then! Thanks a bunch @CharliePryor:disqus !!

Charlie Pryor

I'll have a video tutorial up tomorrow that will guide you through the process of updating with custom firmware. Pwnage tool allows for Hacktivation as well. I'll also be hosting IPSW files that have been custom made for Hacktivation and baseband preservation, but all of this stuff takes time and storage space online. Probably will see everything state above by the end Id the week. Look for the tutorials tomorrow.

Noodlexs

Could u do step by step tutorial for preserving baseband? Let me see if I'm doing correct... 1. Run Redsn0w the lastest one 0.9.10b1 2. Extra>Custom Firmware 3. Run iTunes, do a restore 4. then jailbreak normally?

Noodlexs

Or 1. Redsn0w 2. jailbreak 3. check cydia, and custom bundle?

Charlie Pryor

I'll be uploading a tutorial video for you tomorrow. It'll be pretty in-depth, so look for that if you're still unsure how to proceed. I've got a bit of editing to do on it... soo.. yeah.

Charlie Pryor

Yes, I'll do one tonight. You ALMOST had it right! You'll actually already be Jailbroken when you restore to the custom firmware that you created. If you are on a Mac, you can also use the latest Pwnage tool for that. I'll show ya tonight.:)