If your device says something else that 3.x it's time to update to iPhone OS 3.0. It's the same OS for iPod Touch too if you wonder why I never name iPod OS 3.0.
If you have an iPhone, the update is free. So just go to iTunes, select your phone and click "Check for updates". For iPod Touch-owners however, the matter is different. Apple wants to charge us for the update, but do we want to pay them? HELL NO! We payed a shitload of money for the iPod, so we want our updates for free! (If you DO feel fine with paying, the steps is the same as for the iPhone above).
The first thing you need to know about your iPod is if it's a first generation or second generation iPod. To find out, check the backside of the device:
# The second generation iPod touch has two obvious characteristics - the rounded wi-fi-antenna and the volume buttons on the side. If it doesn't look like this, you have a first generation iPod Touch.
Now it's time to download the OS. If you have a first gen iPod, download iPhone OS 3.0 for iPod Touch 1G.
Or iPhone OS 3.0 for iPod Touch 2G if you have a second gen iPod,
Note: Before doing the upcoming steps, make sure you have an extra copy of everything you need on your device, since this will delete it.
Keep the file you downloaded in an easy-to-remember location, like the desktop. The file you just downloaded is the exact same file that Apple gives you if you pay for it, so there is no way to tell that it's pirated. Great huh?
Time to update your device! With the iPod connected, start iTunes and select the device in the list to the left. Now hold down the 'shift'-button on your keyboard and click "Restore" in iTunes. iTunes will ask you for a file - select the file you downloaded above and the rest should sort itself.
Make sure you keep the .ipsw-file even after you've updated!
2.4: Apply the jailbreak
Note: Before doing this, make sure you have an extra copy of everything you need on your device, since this might delete it.
The moment we've all been waiting for! The first thing you want to do is download the jailbreak-software, called 'redsn0w'. Get it here!
Unzip it and put all contents in a folder called "redsn0w" on your desktop. If you did the previous step (Chapter 2.3: Update to iPhone OS 3.0) put the .ipsw-file that you used earlier in the redsn0w folder. If not, download the correct one below and put it in the folder:
# iPod Touch 1G
# iPod Touch 2G
# iPhone
# iPhone 3G
Don't know which generation you have? Look at the previous step, 'Chapter 2.3: Update to iPhone OS 3.0'.
So, we've got everything we need! Let's get started. First of all, make sure your device is connected to your computer and COMPLETELY turned off. To turn it off, hold the 'Power'-button (the on on the top) for a while, and your device will ask you to "Slide to turn off".
When it's off, start redsn0w.exe (or the equivalent for Linux or Mac).
The first thing redsn0w will ask you for is the IPSW for your current firmware. This is the OS file we downloaded earlier, so click browse and point it to the file you put in your redsn0w folder. It will be processing the file for a while and then take you to the next step.
Next, you're gonna choose what features you want installed. Check ONLY Cydia (I've seen crashes here with more selected) and unlock if you want to unlock your phone.
Time to put your device in DFU-mode (Device Firmware Upgrade). Redsn0w WILL guide you through this step but it's a little quick and it's hard to keep up, so you can follow my steps too. Be ready to hold the 'Power' button (the one on the top) on your device when you click Next in redsn0w.
1. Hold down the power-button for 3 seconds.
2. Now press and hold the home-button WITHOUT releasing the power-button. Keep both pressed for 10 seconds.
3. Release the power-button (top) and keep holding the home-button for up to 30 seconds.
Redsn0w will notice when your device is in DFU-mode and take you to the next step automatically. IF something goes wrong here, just close redsn0w and repeat chapter 2.4 until it works.
Redsn0w will now upload jailbreak-data to your device.
IMPORTANT! If redsn0w says that it's done your device might still be jailbreaking! Redsn0w uploads jailbreak data first and then the device will continue to jailbreak itself so leave it alone until it reboots and is done! Keep a look at your device-screen for info.
Chapter 3: I did it! ... now what?
When your device is done jailbreaking you won't notice much difference with it, except that Cydia is installed. Great! Cydia is covered in the next step. You can begin syncing your music and apps back now with no problems.
3.1: Cydia + getting started with your jailbroken device
You probably wonder what Cydia is right now. Cydia is sort of an installer that downloads third party apps for you.
The next steps requires an internet connection for your device!
I will now guide you through Cydias different menus. Start Cydia. The first menu you will get to is Cydias start page. Here, updates and new programs are displayed. Tap "Sections" at the bottom bar.
Here you will find a browsable list of downloadable apps. You can find a lot of cool stuff so look around! The apps you find here are determined by Cydias "sources". Press the "Manage" button at the bottom bar.
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