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

This page is our definitive guide to jailbreaking. Together with related information and frequently asked questions about the whole jailbreak, you can find some detailed instructions on your iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV and iPad jailbreak.

If you already know a lot about jailbreak and you are just looking for guides and tutorials, and scroll down to find the instructions for the jailbreak. If you wish to re-jailbreak and more experienced, we recommend you for a few minutes to read more about this simple procedure.

At the bottom of this page you will find information on various methods of jailbreak. Easy for the iOS version you should look at the nature and jailbreak the device iOS, then click on the link to a detailed tutorial on how to iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV and see iPad jailbreak.


What is Jailbreaking?

Jailbreaking is the process by which changes the mobile operating system from Apple, iOS to run unsigned code to gain access to files that Apple does not normally provide access.

Jailbreaking adds unofficial applications on the iOS device, such as installing Cydia, you get a lot of third party applications, amendments and extensions that are not available on the App Store. These packages are infinitely many ways to do things on the iOS device that is a non-jailbroken iOS device never be able to do, opened.

You can install extensions that you use direct access to the system settings of every device iOS, bypass certain restrictions in place by Apple and the carriers, and find the packages that give you more control over their experiences iOS.

Jailbreaking is about the liberation of the establishment of the limitations of the iOS can install what you want.


What are the Benefits of Jailbreaking?

The main reason why you want to jailbreak, is the ability to install third party applications and tweaks that Apple has not approved or not in the App Store. There are tons of applications that Apple is not standard and the things that Apple does not want you to do on the iOS device for various reasons.

For example, Apple does not allow you to customize your iPhone from the App icons, or general user interface of the device. Thanks for the jailbreak community, there are several ways to completely change the way it seems the iPhone, the most popular with WinterBoard.

In addition to access applications, you can also click jailbreaking tweaks, mods and expansions. This is not only as applications. They bring small improvements to the way in which the device operates iOS. For example, Five Icon Switcher is a tweak that 5 icons in the iPhone App Switcher at once, instead of allowing the standard quarter

A lot of people jailbreak their device to unlock iOS to work on another carrier. If you want to unlock your iPhone, the first step is to jailbreak it and then run and run the software that will allow other airlines to have running on your iPhone. See To unlock or unlocking page.

Is Jailbreaking Legal?

Jailbreaking is perfectly legal, at least here in the United States. For a long time, jailbreaking is illegal by the government of the United States on the basis of copyright litigation. In July 2010, the U.S. government has a rule that has made the jailbreaking legal consent.

There is nothing to fear. Even if you do not live in the United States, there is a very small chance that Apple might sue because they jailbroke your iPhone. Not yet happened, and jailbreaking the people around the world since 2007.

Does Jailbreaking Void my Warranty?

Yes and no. Yes, because if you go to the Apple store and show your jailbroken iPhone to an employee of Apple, we were told that you can not get customer support, will reverse, because the minute that you are jailbroke. Apple's warranty, of course, recognize the U.S. government decided that the DMCA exception jailbreak legal, but that does not mean that Apple will allow its customer lists to jailbreak agree.

From Apple’s support article on jailbreaking:
“Apple strongly cautions against installing any software that hacks the iOS. It is also important to note that unauthorized modification of the iOS is a violation of the iPhone end-user license agreement and because of this, Apple may deny service for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that has installed any unauthorized software.”
If you must take your iOS device to an Apple Store, you can always restore the factory settings in iTunes. This is your iOS device back to the way in which it was the first time I bought it, and Apple is no way to get to say never jailbroke.

Many people have already jailbroken Apple devices over several times before they were restored in advance. Apple is usually not in a position to say, offers full service and normal.

Can I Brick My iPhone If I Jailbreak?

You can have a few horror stories of people who try to jailbreak their iPhone and heard at the end make it a brick. While in the early days of the iPhone could have happened, this is now possible.

The worst thing that happen when you try to jailbreak could be stuck there and could not respond, in this case, some people automatically think that there is no hope. You are always able to restore the device firmware version of iOS ensures back in stock, and by following these simple steps, your iPhone will back to its original condition.


Is Jailbreaking the Same as Unlocking?

No, jailbreaking and unlocking are two different things. To unlock the iPhone, you usually have to jailbreak first. As already mentioned, a jailbreak of the iPhone allows you to install third party applications and mods, but you can use to unlock your iPhone to another carrier.

You can read more about the difference between jailbreaking and unlocking, if you're interested.


Can I Still Use iTunes and the App Store After Jailbreaking?

People often this question. Yes, you can use iTunes and App Store for Jailbreak the device. In fact, nothing really change. Be the only change worth noting for your IOS device that, after Jailbreak, you will have installed a new application called Cydia on your device.

What is Cydia?

In short, how applications Cydia App Store jailbreak Just like the App Store, you can search Cydia applications, tweaks and mods. Just like the App Store, you can download and install Cydia applications easily. Most of the applications and tweak in Cydia are free, but it is not for sale for a jailbreak app for a few dollars unusual.

Will Jailbreaking Prevent Me from Updating iOS?

If the device iOS jailbroken and you opt for the latest version of iOS upgrade, it will be overwritten jailbreak and restore your device back to factory settings. This may not be a big problem for many people, but it can be a problem for people who will rely on a lot of jailbreak applications and tweaks.

Every time Apple releases a new iOS update, hackers usually not too far back with an update on the tools that allow you to jailbreak. When a new version of iOS and accompanying jailbreak is released, the preferred method for the first backup your device to update the latest version of iOS upgrade with a new jailbreak tools.

It is important to note that it sometimes takes a while 'for hackers to jailbreak the one after upgrading iOS, which is why we usually recommend Jailbreakers at bay for the update if a new version of iOS will hold provided is to develop.

  
Can Jailbreaking Allow Me to Get App Store Applications for Free? 

Yes, but you should not install pirated applications on your device jailbroken. Not only do you get something illegal, but you're also stealing the money to the developers of hard work. We do not help to resolve or provide support for about piracy.

Is Jailbreaking Easy?

In these days of jailbreaking is very simple. In general, you just download a software, connect the device to the computer and run iOS software. There is no special knowledge or skills are required.

Here you will find some very useful tutorials on how to jailbreak the bottom of this page. If you do not feel entirely comfortable jailbreaking your device iOS, you should take a look at our tutorial which walks you through the process step by step instructions and illustrations.


What is the Best Jailbreaking Tool?

There is no tool "best" jailbreak to be updated as new and improved tools and methods. Performing a jailbreak real can be a completely different experience depending on the iOS device and software version. Which tool you use is also, if you designate a Mac or Windows.

Does it Cost Anything to Jailbreak?

No.

Hackers develop tax free, some for (rare) for donations. Some can you jailbreak iPhone OS device for you. If it makes you feel better, someone who can pay you, but why pay if you can do to free it yourself?


How to Jailbreak Your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Apple TV

iOS 5:
  • iPhone 4S No jailbreak for this firmware version yet
  • 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 4.3.5:
  • 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