How to Jailbreak a iPod Touch 6.1.
Download the current version of Redsn0w for your Operating system (preferably the most recent version )., Download i0S 6.0 (ipsw) for your selected device., Open Redsn0w. ,Select the "Extras" option , Select "Select IPSW"., Exit the popup and select...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Download the current version of Redsn0w for your Operating system (preferably the most recent version ).
iOS
6.0 is used to workaround newer firmwares. ,,, A finder window should pop up and you should then select the ipsw file you have just downloaded (iOS
6.0 firmware for the device you selected).
A popup should alert you that "The following build was identified: {The build you selected} It will be used for the rest of the Redsn0w session". ,,, This is the hardest step of the process and may take multiple tries. , It will tell you, and notify you that the rest of the process will take place on your device (do not disconnect the sync cable from the computer or your device).
This process can take up to an hour but this is usually not the case 15-30 minutes can be expected. , Close Redsn0w (there should not be a Cydia icon yet; this is ok). ,,, This should take 3-7 minutes. , This works like installing an app it goes to the next open app spot. , Then click "Done" at the top right. , After a minute, a popup should appear with 3 options ("Upgrade Essential"
"Complete Upgrade"
and "Ignore (Temporary)").
Select "Complete Upgrade" and wait for it to complete.,,, Continue let the short process run. ,, -
Step 2: Download i0S 6.0 (ipsw) for your selected device.
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Step 3: Open Redsn0w.
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Step 4: Select the "Extras" option
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Step 5: Select "Select IPSW".
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Step 6: Exit the popup and select the "Back" option.
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Step 7: Click on the "Jailbreak" option.
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Step 8: Follow the instructions it shows you to put your device in DFU mode.
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Step 9: Wait for the computer part to finish.
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Step 10: Wait for your device to return to a normal usable state.
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Step 11: Reopen Redsn0w.
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Step 12: Click on the "Just Boot" option.
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Step 13: Follow the steps to put your device into DFU mode and let the process boot your device.
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Step 14: Slide through your app pages to find Cydia.
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Step 15: Open Cydia and select your section (User
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Step 16: Hacker
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Step 17: or Developer ).
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Step 18: Look for a tab at the top of the screen to start downloading data.
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Step 19: Go to the Search tab and search for "p0sixspwn 1.4".
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Step 20: Click on this and at the top right click "Install".
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Step 21: A new window should pop up and at the bottom click.
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Step 22: Select "Return To Cydia" at the bottom.
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Step 23: You are completely untethered and will not have to use Resn0w's Just Boot Function again!
Detailed Guide
iOS
6.0 is used to workaround newer firmwares. ,,, A finder window should pop up and you should then select the ipsw file you have just downloaded (iOS
6.0 firmware for the device you selected).
A popup should alert you that "The following build was identified: {The build you selected} It will be used for the rest of the Redsn0w session". ,,, This is the hardest step of the process and may take multiple tries. , It will tell you, and notify you that the rest of the process will take place on your device (do not disconnect the sync cable from the computer or your device).
This process can take up to an hour but this is usually not the case 15-30 minutes can be expected. , Close Redsn0w (there should not be a Cydia icon yet; this is ok). ,,, This should take 3-7 minutes. , This works like installing an app it goes to the next open app spot. , Then click "Done" at the top right. , After a minute, a popup should appear with 3 options ("Upgrade Essential"
"Complete Upgrade"
and "Ignore (Temporary)").
Select "Complete Upgrade" and wait for it to complete.,,, Continue let the short process run. ,,
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