How to Jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 Untethered with Redsn0w
The recently released update to Redsn0w 0.9.12 brings the untethered jailbreak to virtually all iOS 5.1.1 users. The latest version of redsn0w has two paths to the untethered jailbreak and which you use will depend on your iOS device, with A5 hardware being the simplest and other hardware requiring the traditional DFU mode method. Neither is particularly challenging, here they are grouped by device, the instructions below cover both.
Super Easy: iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad 3
Moderately Easy DFU Method: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch 3rd and 4th gen, iPad 1
Note: if you are already jailbroken tethered, launch Cydia to search for and install Rocky Raccoon untether. You do not need to rejailbreak your device.
Jailbreaking iOS 5.1.1 Untethered with Redsn0w
Upgrade to iOS 5.1.1 before beginning, quit iTunes beforehand as well. Depending on hardware you may or may not need to go into DFU mode:
- Download Redsn0w 0.9.12 (direct link for Mac or Windows) and launch redsn0w
- Connect the iOS device to the computer and click “Jailbreak”
- For iPhone 4S, iPad 2, and iPad 3, click “Next” and let redsn0w run the jailbreak
- For iPhone 4 & 3GS, iPod touch 3rd and 4th gen, and iPad 1, put the device into DFU mode: hold Power button for 3 seconds, continue holding Power and now hold the Home button for 5 seconds, release Power button but hold home button for another 15 seconds>
- Let Redsn0w run and install the jailbreak, the device will reboot itself and you will be able to find Cydia on the home screen to verify the device is jailbroken
When finished, you can reboot the device freely without having to connect it to a computer for a tethered boot. The ability to freely reboot is the primary difference between a tethered vs untethered jailbreak.
please let me know if ican updat or jailbreak my ipad 1 5.1.1
hi,
I have iphone 4 ios 6.1.3 ,i m trying to jail break but One error message is coming like”Failed to decrypt kernal”.please help me.
Hi, I tried jailbreaking my iphone 4. went through the process normally until cydia was installed on the iphone. now the iphone is completely off. it wouldnt turn on no matter how hard i press the power button! any help, please?
i also got the error 2000 but some how when i switched it off 2 times … i clicked on jailbreak and it was done
thanks a lot …. just keep trying … u will succeed
Hi, I have 3gs, oldrom, jb&unlocked with 5.1.1 phone works fine, but can not run any apps, with either goes to game center terms, or restart itself.
have tryed to reinstalled, but no help. Please any suggestions?
Thank you.
I have JB my Iphone3GS 5.1.1 its worked,finally Untethered my 3GS.. Great.. Thanks…
Ok i updated my iphone 4 to 6.0.0 and i got the ipsw to jailbreak it but when i select it it says that redsnow doesnt supprt the ipsw can anyone tell me what software i can use to jailbreak iphone 4 6.0.0
i get stuck on apple logo,,,,,after reboot jailbroke using ultarasn0w
Plzz hlp me how to download cydia in ipad 1 ios 5.1.1
How todownload cydia in ipad 1 ios 5.1.1
same as jiak and cici and marija
“same with jiak
“I have an iphone 4s running 5.1.1. Its not activated yet and I do not have the original SIM to activate the phone. When I try to run jailbreak, it asks me to activate the phone first. Can someone help me pls?”
pls…….”
ANYONE? Please?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I downloaded RedSn0w, started the program, and a pop-up message said, this is not compatable with Iphone 4s.
AND my photos are gone from my library (although their space is used)
Any suggestions?
my cydia is complete white and there is no 5.1.1 in hackulu to sync with. what to do?
I am trying to reboot with redsnow and it showed that it doesn’t support for ipad3 and now I can’t even open my ipad anymore. All I see is black screen and nothing comes out, not even the apple logo. Please HELP!!!!!
I’d say you are stuck in dfu mode Matilda.
keep pressing home button+start button until the apple logo appeares ;)
A soon as it begins to load, it stops and says usb connection problem, but I know there is nothing wrong with my usb cord because it works on itunes…
Hi
I keep getting the error code…service wouldn’t start (3985)
Does anyone know how to fix this?
Thanks
Turn off your iphone before the procedure
im really nervous about jailbreaking my ipod is it worth it?
You have nothing to lose.
my cydia is white after jailbreak ???!!!
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Hii… i jail broked my iphone 4 with iOS 5.1.1 which was purchased in UK using redsnow . I installed cedia and rebooted successfully and its working fine, but when i inset micro sim i am getting “NO Service” display on left to corner and my sim is not detected.
Plz help me out
used this on my iphone 4 5.1.1, worked perfectly 1st time and reboots fine. thankyou :)
Ive had no issues with my jailbroken ipod 4g, with one exception. I am unable to use any bootlogos or animations of a similar sort. Help would be much appreciated.
i have a ipod4 and im nervous to jailbreak it worth it ?
i wish to un install red snow because my iphone wont even turn back on and when it was turned on my music and contacts were missing.
My ipod 5.1.1 worked fine using absinthe but then i tried my other one (which was black) and it didnt work……also tried redsnow but it gave me error 2000 its making me very fed up i tried it very many times…..i tried absinthe it didnt work and tried different computers…..PLZ ITS MAKING ME SUPER ANGRY!!
Ok, when I try to jailbreak my phone I get to the “exploiting with limera1n” stage when I hear the usb disconnect noise on my pc and my phone then boots normally. Anyone know how to avoid this issue? I can’t jailbreak my phone in its current state.
You claim that this works on the iPad 3, but when I run it it says, “Sorry, that isn’t supported yet on the iPad 3.”
I downloaded and updated my iphone 3GS with the new iOS 5.1.1 using iTunes, and after restore, Im having problems activating my phone… says “there is no sim card in the phone and that I had to put in a sim to activate it”, problem is, there is a sim card in the phone. im stuck here please, what do I do??/
It didnt work for me
what appple device did you have?
After I finished, the cydia app is grey and it won’t open, what do I do? is my device jailbroken or not, it’s an IPhone 4 IOS 5.1.1
Downloaded the jailbreak and ive jail broke and restored my phone many times the cydia app keeps coming up white and won’t open and neither will safari… i keep trying but it keeps not wanting to install correctly..
I have just tried to jailbreak my Iphone 3GS, but when i started to turn my iphone to DFU mode, it state not able to found the device, even i have follow all the step.
after that my iphone will needed to restore to resume normal back.
Anything can help to resolve it and jailbreak successfully?
thks
if i jailbreak will the service stay on my iphone 4
when i press “jailbreak” it says “USB communication problem”. any help on how to fix that???
I’m having the same problem, it is very frustrating.
same as jiak and cici
“same with jiak
“I have an iphone 4s running 5.1.1. Its not activated yet and I do not have the original SIM to activate the phone. When I try to run jailbreak, it asks me to activate the phone first. Can someone help me pls?”
pls…….”
ANYONE? Please?!
same with jiak
“I have an iphone 4s running 5.1.1. Its not activated yet and I do not have the original SIM to activate the phone. When I try to run jailbreak, it asks me to activate the phone first. Can someone help me pls?”
pls…….
hey guys i havve a huge problem here, iphone 4 untethered with abstinth 2.0 etc. worked great! but about a week later im hanging out at a friends house, plug it in and go to bed, in the morning wont turn on, hard reset, enter dfu mode, connect to the computer or anything
I tried with my iphone 4s on 5.1.1 on DFU mode and normal mode. DFU mode: I get msg “iphone 4S isn’t supported yet” Normal mode: “Please activate your phone first” What do I do now? Pls help
I have an iphone 4s running 5.1.1. Its not activated yet and I do not have the original SIM to activate the phone. When I try to run jailbreak, it asks me to activate the phone first. Can someone help me pls?
to ‘rooonga’
-download iReb-
-restore the phone-
-when the error appears run iReb-
-click ‘fix recovery loop-
-and use your device!-
Thanx HEAPZZ…worked perfect first time on my iPhone 4..
Cydia is there but its just white without the right icon. I tried to click on it but it just went back to the homescreen.. Help?!
Do you have to keep doing all these software updates to keep the ipod working then jailbreak it after each time? Each update uses more of the memory.
installed but cnt find cydia on my device. ipod touch 5.1.1 4g
Jailbreak was successful.
But after my ipad2 is run out of battery then i turn on it, I cannot run the applications that I purchased on app store.
Can you help me to figure out this problem?
Tks alot
your ipad2 is tethered… you need to use the software to turn it on… i suggest untethering it
I’m not really understanding this does Redsn0w untethered jailbreak a 4s on Verizon with OS 5.1.1?
I am reading alot of issues with Redsn0w and it appears like ppl are using GreenPoisen with positive results.
I originally used GreenPoisen and it did jailbreak my device but I did have a few issues.
So I was going to try Redsn0w to see it it was a better choice
since some a$$hole stole my device and I am awaiting my replacement so a jailbreak we will go.
Which jailbreak app is recommended?
So question, now after succesfully completing the Jailbreak with Cydia installer present and device is rebooted with no issue:
Problem :
Device: iPhone 3G
Ver : 4.2.1 (8C148)
FW : 05.15.04
After upgrade there is no service and and SIM will not work in device ? I have researched and fond the information on the OPTUS_AU.IPCC file which I have applied with no success ?
What is required to have a working phone again ?
I either get No Signal or a Single Bar out of 5 with no ability to call or recieve calls ?
Other info point to a Band update to 6.15 but all the info say ” DONT DO IT ” or ” DO IT ” no consistant answer ?
So how to fix ?
Mod works and show activated but no Phone or Data on Optus Australia
is this safe for ipod touch 4g 5.1.1 because when i tried absinthe 2.0 most f my major home sceen icons where gone will it be the same with his or it will be ok
please answer it fast i need it as soon as possible
Hi, i have downloaded Redsnow as it says, but after i push Jailbreak and it is finnished backupin. an message comes up: service wouldn’t start (3986)
Ehat dose that mean??? help?
my sim card isnt working after i jail broke. can any one help me?
If I do this will it erase all my data??
IT WORKED ON MY IPOD TOUCH!!! but my friends white ipod touch it did not work on.
Hi um when i run it it works okay but after it prepares.. a message pops up and says service wouldn start?? pls help
i upgraded my ipad 2 to ios 5.1.1
Hi, when i run redsnow it says unable to load mobiledevice.dll(error 127)
even if i follow the process, it does not work. and absinthe keeps crashing for me. could someone help me?
hi
i restore my iphone 4 to 5.1.1 and when i wanted to jailbreak it, redsnow error 1: error copying keychain data.
help me please
Make sure the phone is unlocked. I did the same. Unlocked it and it was fine.
uhm, I have gotten a 4 for use with Straight talk (byop) plan. Was able to update APN settings but MMS won’t work. Will jailbreaking resolve this issue? That’s the only thing that won’t work. Running 5.1.1… thanks in advance
whenever i try to download it, it always says USB communication problem. i even tried to use a different cord, and it still says that.
I want to jailbreak my iPhone 4 tonight using Redsn0w but reading abt peoples problems they have had is GreenPoisen much better? Any feedback wood be nice.. Thanks
ook so do i need something?!? i downloaded the redsnow on step 1 and then it says to connect it to computer and “jailbreak”? what do i need thats all i did i didnt download nothing b4 doing this and i’m stuck because theres nohting??
I’m having so much trouble :(
I downloaded the redsn0w for the first time, followed the steps then at 84% it stops and I get an error message.
Followed all the steps again, rebooted my device and my comp, then followed all instructions for absinthe….Everything worked fine then when the status bar is halfway done, I get the Windows error and then it prompts me to send the error report and close program.
I have been trying for hours and I am just not sure what to do now…Please help.
Thank you
Own iPhone 4 & got jailbreak to work using redsnow when i use the mac version. Only tried this after couldn’t do it on windows for both redsnow & absinthe.
um DFU mode is really hard and my ipod apple icon just flicker n then it didnt work .
I tried to update a 3Gs JB 4.3.3 BB 6.15.00 and it doesn`t work ! I cannot make an IPSW with redsn0w without Error: Unsupported IPSW !
Can anyone help me to update my Phone ????
I’m running redsn0ws tethered 5.1 on my iphone 4 at the moment, can I install rocky racoon straight over it or will I need to manually install the 5.1.1?
Hey Guys!!!,
I was trying to jailbreak IOS5.1.1 for my iPhone 4s with redsn0w 0.9.12b2, Its showing error “Restore error 207: invalid password when restoring encrypted backup”…..
Please help if somebody know what is the default password redsn0w uses to restore then I can change the same in iTunes.
Please help………………….
Same problem here.. plz help ..
Decrypt your backup in iTunes first and then try again, it can’t decrypt it for you.
How can I decrypt backup data?
Field with checkbox “~Crypt backup copy” is unavailable (grey)… :(
Really weird. For my Verizon (CDMA) iPhone, I had to download and manually select the IPSW file in Redsn0w before starting the jailbreak. But today I decided to try jailbreaking my friend’s AT&T iPhone (GSM) and the directions were spot on…no having to manually select an IPSW file first. Can anyone else confirm this issue?
I CONFIRM MY IPHONE 4 (CDMA) ON VERIZON HAD TO BE DONE MANUALLY
i would like to know how to jailbreak a verizon iphone 4 ,i have looked at many ways but does not work -_-
PLEASE HELP ASAP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here you go Cindy, this guide will show you how to jailbreak your VZ iPhone 4
https://osxdaily.com/2012/06/04/how-to-jailbreak-ios-5-1-1-untethered-with-redsn0w/
hello ev-one, i have an iphone 4s with ios 5.1.1, when i run the redsn0w, i connect the device, and the program does not do anithing, i connect the device in itunes mode and click next and do anithing, anny suggest?
Follow the instructions
https://osxdaily.com/2012/06/04/how-to-jailbreak-ios-5-1-1-untethered-with-redsn0w/
How can i do hactivition with a iPhone 4S iOS 5.1.1?
Hey guys i just upgraded my iphone3g to the latest redsnow, its a success but it says no service. i have tried installing, uninstall ultrasnow in cydia, reset, and all those methods but still its No service! help! maybe i overlook something or really something with my phone now after all this jail breaking stuff…please help..
Hi Jessa,
I jail broke my iPhone 3GS and it kept coming up with no service. What you have to do is tick the flash baseband option when you jailbreak. That should work :)
Hey Michael, mine keeps restarting itself, i havent even had the option do download ultrasnow yet. now that i have run redsnow and opened cydia it says preparing filesystem. im using an iphone 3GS with 5.1.1 on it. still need some help tho because im not getting past this point. Any ideas?
Ok, this isn’t working for my Verizon iPhone 4. Came from a jailbreak of 5.0.1. Restored and updated to 5.1.1 through iTunes. Put phone into DFU mode and verified through iTunes, then shut iTunes down. Ran Redsn0w as Admin and chose Jailbreak option. I’ve done this several times now…it reboots and says “waiting for reboot,” and nothing happens after that. Starting to drive me crazy. Any ideas anyone?
So I downloaded the IPSW file for my phone and manually chose it in Redsn0w before jailbreaking. Then it worked. If I remember correctly, I had to do that last time with my 5.0.1 jailbreak. What the deuce? Is this something that experienced jailbreakers just know to do? Because I don’t remember that being in the directions. Or is my phone just retarded? Anyway, it’s working now.
I had the same problem you were having with the same phone and same company. Can you explain what the IPSW file is.?
works 100%…
it worked on my iphone 3GS 5.1.1 :) thanks anyway
Does it really work on IPhone 3GS??? because i read a lot of it and everyone said that redsnow didn’t work on 3GS 5.1.1
I am also getting Error 2000. Ipad 2 64GB.
It gets to 89% during backup and then gives me that error and the jailbreak doesn’t complete. SOmetimes it asks me to go into DFU mode which I didn’t think was necessary anymore. It’s kind of spontaneous.
Tried different USB slots, uninstalling and reinstalling, itunes, icloud quicktime and other apple software.
Use absinthe 2.0.4 and it will work fine
Hi Guys !!!
Need your help , Have jailbrak my I Phone 4 semi -tethered . By mistake i swith off my phone . When it was on i was enable to used the app which i have download from cydia and also cydia and app are not working. Any suggestion how u resolve d issue.
I can’t even understand what your issue is!
Sounds like you need to open your jailbreak program and “boot tethered.”
Your safari and mail app probably dont work either.
Hey, I downloaded the latest version of the redsnow software but after trying to run it with my iPad 3 plugged in it just throws out “error 2000”
Im running it from my mac, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
From Apple support base:
“Error 2000-2009 (2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, and so on)
If you experience this issue on a Mac, disconnect third-party devices, hubs, spare cables, displays, reset the SMC, and then try to restore. If you are using a Windows computer, remove all USB devices and spare cables other than your keyboard, mouse, and the device, restart the computer, and try to restore. If that does not resolve the issue, try the USB issue-resolution steps and articles listed for Error 1604 above. If the issue persists, it may be related to conflicting security software.”
Do that and also try to put the device into DFU mode before beginning next time.
After downloading, how to launch redsnow?
worked perfectly for ipod touch 4g 5.1.1
What are you talking about? I have a ipod touch 4g 5.1.1 and my themes wont work from winterboard! I’ve resprung it 17 times! The themes are the main reason I jailbroke, so can anyone help me figure out what’s going on?
works like a charm. i jb my friends ipod touch 4g running on 5.1.1 perfectly without an error :)
I Jailbroke my Ipod 4gen, BUT now the only Apps that appear are: ‘Voice Memos’, ‘Youtube’, ‘Weather’, ‘Stocks’, ‘Newsstand’, ‘Carbon…pro’ and ‘Cydia’… What can i DO!!!!!!!!
Restore from iTunes backup, what do you think?
Same problem here with Iphone 3GS.
Cannot restore from itunes, it will dowmload and extract the necessary files. Prepare iPhone.. and the the phone will reboot, and go into the recovery loop – showing itunes & usb lead logo.
At this point I get the message The iphone xxx could not be restored, an unknown error occurred (21) Itunes looses its contact with the phone, and the phone cant be used at all.
The only way I have found to get out of the recovery mode is to use tinyumberella.
However, when I use that to get out of recovery mode, the phone goes back to it’s jailbroken state – missing almost all of the iPhone’s usual default aps, including phone, camera, maps, app store and prob many more!
Rather use Absinthe by GreenPoisen … MUCH EASIER!! & takes about 3 minutes. I Jailbreaked 4 diffirent iDevices and all JB first time without any errors!
avalibale for iphone4? cause it failed on my iphone 4!
Download iwopecache from cydia. It resprings when opened from the springboard
i have jailbroken my ipod touch 4g but the thing is the cydia icon turns white. is this normal?but still i can open my cydia and also i try jailbroken apps and it works..just the cydia icon turns white that matters me..is everything
alright?
reboot it. :) u need to go to youtube to find.
I have a jailbroken phone on iOS 5.1 and would like to upgrade to 5.1.1 but dont want to loose my jailbreak.
Anyone found any tutorials on how to go about doing that?
U can try updrading to 5.1.1…. itunes will automatically backup ur iphone before fresh restore!! And after upgrading it will restore ur back up automatically.. This implies if ur jailbreaking too.. !!
does it supports hactivation for 5.1.1 4S?
Yes it is supported!!
U got the iPad iOS 5.1 jailbreak? Can u plz help me?!
Does this jailbreak include ibook? Coz ibook doesn’t work in 5.1 jailbreak tethered.
Yes, I would like to know too if iBooks works with this jailbreak!
Nop. iBooks Doesn’t work after jailbreak :(
Jailbreak finished I think then iPad 2 went off, and now won’t turn on or do anything I know it is fully charged HELP!
Put in DFU and restore from iTunes.
These jailbreaks can be quirky so you have to be prepared to restore the devices.
That hasn’t worked either totally dead!? I’m worried now, only had it 2 days :/ any further HELP?
No big loose. iPads isn’t used other than showing you got one. Use it to keep your books from falling down :)
Same problem, but now I will get it restored on iTunes and then update to iOS 6.0.0
Same here! why does it do this???
um u just restore it at itunes. my ipod couldnt jailbreak it flickered then died so i restored it. i hope it works :)
Jailbreak Failed: Error 2000 on my 16gb iPad 2.
Using the Mac version of the jailbreak btw. Might boot into Windows and see if that one works.
IF YOU HAVE A MAC DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS VERSION.
oh really?
He was talking about booting into the Windows OS… You can do that on a Mac.
This also happen on my I phone 4 16gb!Any idea?
Fix Jailbreak Failed error 2000 by using the latest version of Redsn0w or download and use Absinthe 2.0.4 for the jailbreak
New Absinthe here for iPad 2, iPhone 4S, iPad 3:
https://osxdaily.com/2012/05/25/absinthe-2-0-jailbreak-for-ios-5-1-1-released-download-links/
Using Absinthe worked for fixing error 2000 for me, try it!
Try using absinthe 2.0.4 I used it and it worked first time on iPad 2 & my iPhone 4 S it worked ever since. No errors no problems SIMPLE
Thanx dear for comment, plêase share the link for jailbreak,,,
What ios is supported…
I jailbroke my iphone 4 and it turned of and when i try to turn it back on it gets stuck on the apple logo!!! PLEASE HELP!!!
You need to restore it with a cydia deactivation
I downloaded the gameboy thing from cydia and then it deleted the cydia app and now i cant gewt it back to delete the gameboy what do it do??
you just need to boot it with redsn0w
try to boot and see
hey my friend connect your iphone 4 to your PC or Mac and power off your iphone 4 and then it power off your iphone 4 for 1 or 2 secondes and then its still stuck apple logo what u want to do power off and apple logo again appear then hold home button on the device will appear connect to itunes and u have to connect your iphone and on the itunes will appear iphone has in a recovery mode u have to restore.Then u will restore and update your iphone. also my ipod 4g is stuck on apple logo i am updating it and restoring it.thank u bye bye
click red snow just boot tethered
Got the same error the first time. Disabled all Itunes processes in task manager. worked fine after.
mine didnt work and it says connect to i tunes