In this post, we would be using a tool, GreenPois0n Abstinthe so that you do untethered jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 on iPad 2 and iPhone 4S. This tutorial can be used to do untether jailbreak of iOS 5 and iOS 5.0.1 as well.
Before you proceed with the below steps, it is recommended to backup your iOS device as you lose all the data in the process.
Steps To Do Untethered Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 On iPad 2 And iPhone 4S
This GreenPois0n tool is an automated program, which hardly lets you do anything while you try to jailbreak your iOS device. Lets start with it.
- First thing that you need to is download Absinthe (for Mac) and extract it on your computer. Once its all done, double click on the Absinthe icon. This will launch the program
- Now, plug in your iOS device to your computer
- Just go ahead and use this tool by following the instructions step by step. There is no need to worry as any technically challenged human being can go with it without any hassle
- Once you are done with all the steps, it would reboot your iOS device
- After restarting, it would display you with a message saying, Almost Done
- Now, on your iOS device’s homescreen, you will find the Absinthe icon. Just tap on it
- As soon as you do that, it would pop up an error message saying, server is down
- Just tap on Settings on the Homescreen and turn ON the VPN
- This is pop up a Configuration Error and wait for a couple a minutes, as your iOS device would reboot now
- That is it! Once its switched ON, you will find the Cydia icon on the homescreen of your iOS device
This is the complete step by step guide to do unthethered jailbreak of iOS 5.0.1 on iPad 2 and iPhone 4S.
Excellent, effective information. My apple iphone is currently completely jailbroken and i have a working Cydia symbol on the home screen. Hold up the good work!