| Requirements & Compatibility | |
|---|---|
| Download Tool | |
| Download iOS | |
| Tutorial For iDevices | iPod Touch 3G & iPod Touch 4G |
| Perform a complete Backup before beginning the jailbreak process. | |
| iOS Required | Your iDevice Must be on iOS 5.0.1 |
| Estimated Finish Time 10 to 20 Minutes |
1. Getting Ready.
- Backup your iPod.
- Make sure your iPod is on iOS 5.0.1
- If you are already on iOS 5.0.1 you can skip this step.
- If you are unsure – Connect your iPod with iTunes & update. Fresh install ensure no wasted space.
- Note : Do not update if you need Unlock.
2. Downloads (links in the table above)
- Download The iOS 5.0.1 for for iPod
- Download redsn0w
- Place both of these inside a folder on desktop – you can call the folder “pawnage”
- For iPod 3G : iPod3,1_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw
- For iPod 4G : iPod4,1_5.0.1_9A405_Restore.ipsw
3. Launch redsn0w – Double Click the redsn0w icon (inside the “redsn0w_mac_0.9.10b1″ Folder)
6. DFU Mode
- We now have to put your device into DFU MODE.
- Review How to go into DFU Mode before clicking next .
- Make sure your device is connected to the computer, & Turned OFF - Now click Next.
Redsn0w Will walk you through a few steps to get Your iDevice into DFU Mode
Step 1 .
- Hold down the power Button for 3 Seconds
Step 2.
- Continue to hold the Power button
- Now also hold the Home button
- Hold both buttons together for 10 seconds.

Step 3.
- After 10 seconds of holding both buttons.
- Release the Power button and continue holding the Home button until RedSn0w detects your iDevice.
7. Do Nothing….
Once your iDevice is in DFU mode - Redsn0w will begin jailbreaking your iDevice.
(we captured all these screenshots of the rapid jailbreak process for you, do not panic & click anything)
Just sit back – & watch Redsn0w work its magic.
8. Almost There
- Select Install Cydia From the Option below.
- You can choose other options if you like, but we suggest to just select “install Cydia” as you can enable other features via Cydia.
Click – Next
DONE - You are now done with redsn0w Part of Jailbreak
Rest of the Process takes place on your iPod.
Sit back & Relax – please do not touch your device, let the jailbreak process finish.
9. Your iPod will go through a few steps & may reboot a few times.
- May Take up to 5 mins to 7 mins)
- How will know when jail breaking is Finished? -

You can ask any questions via the comments
Many Thanks to the pod3g, geohotz & the iPhone Dev-Team for their hard Work & contributions to the iDevice World.







































