How to Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 Final [RedSn0w]

Apple releases iOS 5.0.1 for today's audiences with regard to the need to jailbreak. Fortunately, we've covered this need with the latest version of redsn0w 0.9.9b8.

Remember that many warn those who want to stay away from iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak - especially 4S and iPhone owners who have no way to downgrade back to a previous firmware version.

This is a tethered jailbreak, so the bonds, not only an imperative. But if you like to use connected, wait until then and if you've read all the warnings, check out our video tutorial, as shown iOS 5.0.1 Jailbreak inside ...


Note: You will need iOS 5.0 firmware (download here) to jailbreak with RedSn0w 0.9.9b8. This should be remedied with the next RedSn0w update (presumably RedSn0w 0.9.9b9)

Step 1: Install 5.0.1 Final.

Step 2: Open redsn0w 0.9.9b8 (download here), and select Tools> Enter firmware> then refer to the iOS firmware 5.0 IPSW.

Step 3: Return to the main screen of redsn0w and place the device in DFU mode. Click jailbreak, Cydia and install select.

Step 4: The device must be jailbroken, but note that Cydia icon is white, as it is a tethered jailbreak. Boat moored to the device is in DFU mode space again.

Step 5: On page redsn0w station, select Extras> Enter> firmware and the point where the iOS 5.0 IPSW.

Step 6: Select "Boot Only" from the Tools menu of redsn0w, and lead to a resumption tied.

iOS 5.0.1 Final should now be fully jailbroken. If you’re in need of a more in-depth RedSn0w guide, head over to our RedSn0w page.