iPod touch 2nd Gen Jailbreak (redSn0w) Now Available — Experts Only Need Apply
The iPhone dev team have posted a tethered “redSn0w” Jailbreak for the 2nd generation iPod touch. They are providing it with expert-only instructions, and a strict warning that they won’t be providing ANY support for it (if you ask for help, it means you shouldn’t be using it, and they’ll literally ban you from their site).
However, they also say they’re working on an un-tethered Jailbreak, which will hopefully be both much easier to use, and enjoy some level of support.
If you’re a supra-command-line ninja, however, and absolutely can’t wait, go get it now…
January 31st, 2009 at 1:46 pm
This feels like an unfinished project
January 31st, 2009 at 10:27 pm
argh.
I got a hardon when I saw redsn0w was released, but then I went over to a itouch/iphone message board and 7/10 of the posts in each page in the 2g ipod touch section was “HALP I BRICKED MY IPOD TRYING TO JAILBREAK HALP”
so ill wait until the untethered release is out
February 1st, 2009 at 12:26 am
Lol thats funny i posted comments about bricking your ipod and just be patient for the untethered version but no dont listen to me
February 1st, 2009 at 10:58 am
Geez, if it’s that hard to figure out, and as dangerous to implement as it appears, why release it at all? Seems half-baked.
February 1st, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Lol i said that to but they have to give the people somethin ya know i still think we have a lil bit of time ya know
February 1st, 2009 at 5:29 pm
I tried it and I can’t. Way too complicated! lol
February 1st, 2009 at 8:58 pm
any guess to when the untethered versions coming out?
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I hope soon. I’ve been Waiting for so long now. Prolly dis month.
February 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Doubt it
February 3rd, 2009 at 4:42 am
If they were close to releasing the untethered jailbreak they wouldnt have released the lite version. I have doubts over the untethered versions and if is to be released, it will be a good couple of months yet.
February 4th, 2009 at 3:10 am
Is there a site that i can keep up with the progress
February 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
It is actually really easy to jailbreak. I just recently released a software that is easy for every1. im me skierjmps if you want the software.
February 5th, 2009 at 3:51 am
How do im u and when are u on
February 5th, 2009 at 3:52 am
I added u
February 5th, 2009 at 9:55 am
i’m just happy to know the jailbreak will be avail. before the 3rd gen ipod touch comes out over the summer.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
fgsfds!
February 7th, 2009 at 12:05 am
tommas what is the sofware cos i want 2 jailbrake my touch.
February 7th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Hes lyin trust me
February 8th, 2009 at 1:47 am
check this out. worked for me ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix5gEKly6fQ
February 8th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Do not IM the sn below as posted by thomas… it is mine, but i did not put it there. I do not have a jailbreak, nor will i ever develop an app that makes it tethered. I have already gotten about 20 people IMing me (its kinda funny. lol)
Don’t do it
February 9th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
I used the GUI may by Cyw00d. Worked well for me, jailbroken.
February 10th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Were could i find that at
February 10th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uy00QsBO2c tutorial for 2nd gen tethered jailbreak by dinozambas exellent!!
February 11th, 2009 at 1:45 am
you just have to follow the instructions exactly. for example, if u have a ppc mac, your out of luck for now, but if you have windows they specifically say it only works in 32 bit versions so if u have a 64 bit version of vista, then don’t do it! I’m guilty of starting jb ing mine on my ppc mac, and coulndt finish, leaving my touch stuck in dfu mode. so I luckily had access to a pc. email me @ Adam@thebeathouseproject.com if anyone has questions for the process in vista. good luck guys! ps. don’t wait for the un tethered version, it’s worth it, and supposeedly it’s nearly impossible to brick your iPod
February 12th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
I just finished jailbreaking my Ipod 2G, and it actually worked. The process isn’t that tethering as stated. I did get scared at some point, but the instructions were clear enough to follow, and it did mention that if a process didn’t work, you should try again. Thanks Zakir. I couldn’t download any free apps from Itunes because i don’t have a credit card to register my Ipod. You’re a life saver.
February 19th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
“This is an interface to the DFU and Recovery modes of the device. It requires you to have libusb installed on your Mac.
Due to buggy interaction between libusb and the Apple device, any output that is long gets all chewed up. But if you stick to just the “!” and the “#” commands, you won’t notice. We don’t normally use this tool but it’s a lot easier to distribute and compile than the GUI we use.
The “!” (exclamation point, no quotes when you use it) sends a file. The “#” (pound sign, no quotes when you use it) sends a script. In both cases, you name the file right after the symbol.” yea you do have to be an expert
February 21st, 2009 at 6:13 am
ive done it!!!!!!!!!! yea,wooooooo
****….
BRICKED!!!!!!! aaaaaarrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggghhhhhh!!!!!!
ipod wake up, wake up,wake up,………
February 24th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
wow….you guys are right…if you are that stupid as to not know that even if u DO mess up ur process you can still restart your iPod from factory settings EASILY…then you guys really shouldn’t be doing this….my god
February 24th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
wow….you guys are right…if you are that stupid as to not know that even if u DO mess up ur process you can still restart your iPod from factory settings EASILY…then you guys really shouldn’t be doing this….my god
February 25th, 2009 at 5:56 am
ive managed to unbrick my ipod and im not trying again until an untethered jailbreak is released mb redsn0w…
go go redsn0w!!
February 25th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
someone post the link to the unthered jailbreak comes out. please because I am only following the jailbreak process on this site cause I’m technically inneficient and also lazy
March 1st, 2009 at 12:50 am
Redsn0w untethered is taking FOREVER!!!!!!!!
March 7th, 2009 at 9:02 am
taking to long…
March 7th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
The untethered jailbreak might take some time because of the change in software, in the 1st gen iPod their was a “hole” in the software,, In the 2nd gen we can assume this “hole” has been covered,cemented,and weilded,, The reason a tethered version has been released was to keep all you smart computer junkies busy while leaving the other 45% of us waiting,, ,, all “redsn0w” needs to find out now is how to add the jailbreak directly into the iPod
March 8th, 2009 at 11:43 am
i think im gonna wait until a 2nd gen 2.2.1 jailbreak is out for quickpwn redsnow is now worth the risk for me, id rather wait plus its a tethered jailbreak.
March 8th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Is not* I meant
March 8th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Omg I’m like so desperate for a jailbreak
March 8th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Ok I have been trying to jail break forever I been on 100 diffrent sites can I download any stuff on my iPod touch, I’ve tried ziphone and others HELP ME NOW I’ve been on YouTube it didn’t work please!!!!!
March 8th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Dude what version do u have and also do u have a 2nd gen?
March 10th, 2009 at 5:32 am
When a 3g iPod touch comes out. And they still ain’t got the 2nd gen jailbreak yet. There gonna forget all about it. And jump right on the 3g jailbreak. U nah wah I’m sayin
March 10th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Michael, you must be retarded or just unclear with what you’re saying. Firstly, there won’t be such a thing as a 3G iPod Touch. The 3G refers to the cellular reception that the cell phone we call the “iPhone 3G” is capable of using. The iPod Touch lacks the ability to make use of cell phone towers and receive cell service and as a result, will never have a “3G” version to it. If by 3G, you meant 3rd generation, then it may be be best to just call it 3rd Gen. to avoid confusion.
Be warned, the iPhone dev Team has stated that they are going to keep trying to jailbreak the 2nd Gen. iPod Touch. If however, it proves to be much too difficult to create an automated version to it which doesn’t require tethering, they may just give it up and leave it to the public to figure out. That would be unfortunate but it’s a reality that they may not find a way to automate the jailbreak!
Also, when the 3rd Gen. iPod Touch is released, it will probably be long after the Dev Team has either released a jailbreak or just given up on the 2nd Gen. Touch. We can hope for the best, but if there’s no way to automate the jailbreak, then there is essentially NO WAY to automate it. Here’s to hoping the geniuses pull through!!!
March 10th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Btw yea I did mean 3rd generation iPod touch
March 13th, 2009 at 10:58 am
go to the iphone dev, there is an untethered version of redsn0w avail. i done mine last night, ’tis the shizzle
March 28th, 2009 at 12:16 am
just quickfreedom its realy easy to use
March 28th, 2009 at 12:17 am
just get quickfreedom its realy easy to us
May 18th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
First time doing a jailbreak, and i was wondering if you will lose all music, videos, and apps if you jailbreak?
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
My iphone 3G is jailbroken from the last firmware. Do I have to “restore” first and then upgrade to 3.0 software on itunes?