How to Jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 with RedSn0w - iPhoneHeat

How to Jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 with RedSn0w

You can jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 untethered using RedSn0w 0.9.12b2 on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. These are the steps to jailbreak iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad 1, iPod Touch 4G/3G iOS 5.1.1 untethered with RedSn0w 0.9.12b2…

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RedSn0w supports all iOS 5.1.1 compatible devices:

  • A5 devices: iPhone 4S, the new iPad 3, iPad 2
  • A4 or older devices:  iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 4G, iPod Touch 3G, iPad 1

RedSn0w 0.9.12b2 contains the same Rocky Racoon exploit used in Absinthe 2. This version of RedSn0w offers two methods of jailbreak:

  1. Backup/Restore Method (Applies to A5, A4 and older devices)
    This method is pretty much similar to Absinthe jailbreak. you just need to connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and hit the jailbreak button on RedSn0w.
    Your iDevice MUST BE activated (NOT stuck on Connect to iTunes).
    There is no need to put your iDevice into DFU Mode.
  2. DFU RAM Disk Method (Applies to A4 or older devices only)
    DFU RAM disk method is preffered method if you have many songs, videos and other media on the device.
    It requires you to enter DFU Mode manually (RedSn0w will guide you!).
    This method is mandatory if your iPhone is inactivated.

Let’s jailbreak your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch using both methods on iOS 5.1.1.

How to Jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 with RedSn0w

Downloads

Connect your iDevice to your computer and backup your personal data. to do that; Open iTunes, right click on the device listed on the left pane, and click Backup.Upgrade your device to iOS 5.1.1. (How to: Update to iOS 5.1.1) Not recommended for UltraSn0w/Gevey SIM unlocker, please create a custom firmware with RedSn0w and continue…

Backup/Restore method

You can jailbreak all iOS 5.1.1 compatible devices with backup/restore method in RedSn0w. Your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch must be activated.
  1. Run RedSn0w and Click “Jailbreak” button.
  2. For A4 or older devices, RedSn0w will prompt your if you want to use DFU RAM disk method, Click NO.
  3. Now sit back and let the RedSn0w complete the jailbreak process. Your device should resping and the Cydia logo will appear on your Springboard.

That’s it! Run the Cydia and let it initialize for the first time. Have fun with your jailbroken iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch untethered running iOS 5.1.1.

DFU RAM Disk Method

*Applies to iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 1, iPod Touch 4G, 3G*

  1. Run RedSn0w and wait for it to detect your device, then click “Jailbreak” button;
  2. If you’ve connect an A4 or older device, RedSn0w will prompt you if you want to use DFU RAM disk method, Click YES;
  3. Follow the on-screen instruction to put your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into DFU Mode;
  4. As soon as your device enters DFU Mode, RedSn0w will  identify the build and load the jailbreak data;
  5. Select “Install Cydia” from the options and hit Next to begin the jailbreak process. Upon completion your device will reboot.
  6. After reboot you will have a working Cydia icon on your home screen.


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45 comments… add one
leo_dookie May 8, 2012, 5:21 am

Iphone 3gs Funcionou perfeito… Mas no meu ficou untethered pois estou na old bootrom yesssss.

Para fazer o unlock sofrido , mas funcionandoooooo.

kimmansur May 9, 2012, 4:22 am

E ai vei, como vc fez esse unlock ai? Já fiz de tudo aqui no Cydia e talz, já fiz o reload da bb do ipad. tudo nada funciona continua sem sinal. Pode me ajudar?

kmy6 May 8, 2012, 10:59 am

I have a iphone 4 with 1.59.00. I have 5.0.1 unlocked with ultrasnow. can I upgrade and sitll keep my unlock?

iPhoneHeat May 8, 2012, 7:32 pm

Use custom firmware created with RedSn0w.. read the guide first, there’s a link for creating custom firmware… STAY AWAY FROM OFFICIAL FIRMWARE or you’ll lose your unlock

George July 6, 2012, 1:03 am

Hello IphoneHeat, I need your advice!
right now i am downloading 5.1.1 from http://theiphonewiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Firmware 5.1.1 Hoodoo 9B208 iPhone3,1_5.1.1_9B208_Restore.ipsw for my 4g.
4.3.1 actuall iOS. Baseband 04.10.01.
using with GEVEY SIM.

Have also downloaded redsnow last version.

I’m gonna keep the BB as described.
after downloading ipsw 5.1.1 and installing via redsnow can i use the same gevey sim ? would i also continue having CYDIA?

give me your help please.
Thanks

Gohar Ayub May 8, 2012, 6:21 pm

Is there any fix date about when IOS 5.1 untether jailbreak for Iphone 4S release ?

Alex May 8, 2012, 8:24 pm

Is iBooks issue fixed?

mustafa May 9, 2012, 6:32 am

please when i try to make custom ipsw for 5.1.1 the redsnow show (unrecognised build) what do?????

iPhoneHeat May 9, 2012, 6:19 pm

RedSn0w > Extras > Select IPSW … browse and select iOS 5.1 first..
Then put your iDevice into PWNED DFU Mode (RedSn0w > Extras > Pwned DFU)

mustafa May 9, 2012, 10:58 pm

you do not understand me my iphone 4 has 5.1.0 now
i wand to restore it with 5.1.1 but i want to prevent the baseband from rise

iPhoneHeat May 10, 2012, 7:23 pm

Create a custom iOS 5.1.1.. n (there’s a link in the guide on how to create it) then follow the instructions from my previous comment..
after putting your iDevice into PWNED DFU mode, restore via iTunes using the *CUSTOM* iOS 5.1.1 (NOT STOCK)

miggykloude May 11, 2012, 10:15 am

sir the redsnow says “unrecognised build” when i point 5.1.1 ipsw.. I guess redsnow doesnt support dis new ipsw , coz i cant make custom ipsw for 5.1.1 .. 🙁

iPhoneHeat May 11, 2012, 9:54 pm

browse and select 5.1 instead.

mina veto May 10, 2012, 4:47 am

i’ve iphone 3Gs its working on IOS 5.1 when i’am trying to use reds0w its not helping me and show me this message ( that ISPW is not supported for this version ) my redsnow is 0.9.10b.8b !!!

may you help me please

iPhoneHeat May 10, 2012, 7:26 pm

Trying to jailbreak iOS 5.1? please explain your situation a bit more

james May 10, 2012, 10:34 am

i have gone thru all the steps loading the jailbreak program,the cydia icon has been added in a white colour.
When i try to go back and do the re-boot stage it gets stuck and wont re boot,i put the ipod in dfu stage and still no sucess.please help

iPhoneHeat May 10, 2012, 7:25 pm

Put your iPhone into DFU Mode… open RedSn0w > Extras > Just Boot

Fceng May 11, 2012, 3:32 am

For unlockers, when i click the Custom ipsw with “iPhone2,1_5.1.1_9B206_Restore.ipsw” and redsn0w_win_0.9.10b8b, it says Unrecognized Build. So i couldnt make it…

Minaveto May 12, 2012, 2:33 am

After upgrade my 3Gs using BB 06.15.00 to ios 5.1.1 i found my network signal not working probably . I used redsnow 09.10b8b with ios 5.1 instead of 5.1.1 bcoz the 5.1.1 not working with the latest version of redsnow,ay you help me please not fix my signal ??? I used ultra snow fixer then ultrasnow for my upgrading ios

Ankith May 14, 2012, 10:35 am

i tired this on my old iphone 3g works for me thank you!

vinceky May 15, 2012, 10:35 am

take more time identifying?

mark May 18, 2012, 12:13 am

the jailbreak tip is working perfectly thank you very much god bless

Steve Aprigot May 19, 2012, 12:23 pm

what does jailbreak mean i am a new apple iphone user please tell me

Zani May 26, 2012, 5:02 am

Well its pretty simple,

When you jailbreak your iphone, you`ll get full accres to the iphone.
you can download paid apps free, change locker screen, theme and much more 😉

Steve July 20, 2012, 12:40 pm

wow this is really interesting thank you for the answer

fahad May 20, 2012, 1:21 am

m using baseband 6:15, after these steps i lose my signals, no service or searching…
what should i do now

utmolatsu May 23, 2012, 6:45 am

helo

utmolatsu May 23, 2012, 6:48 am

I asked him for the work to create a custom 5.1.1 does not help me

Zani May 26, 2012, 4:59 am

Hey man,

I have a iPhone 4s on the 5.1.1 ios and its not activated, when I try to use the 5.1 ios it says that its an unsupported Ipsw.

I don`t know what`s wrong, could you send me a link with the 5.1?
maybe i downloaded wrong or something :S

Thanks!

dj mobile June 3, 2012, 7:43 pm

i ddnt try

vetteman55 June 9, 2012, 9:20 pm

hi, does this work on verizon?

chippychipz June 10, 2012, 10:06 pm

i cant browse to safari on ios 5.1.1…help me for this error

Markus June 11, 2012, 10:52 am

I tried to update a 3Gs JB 4.3.3 BB 6.15.00 and it doesn`t work ! I cannot make an IPSW with redsn0w without Error: Unsupported IPSW !
Can anyone help me to update my Phone ????

tomithy5 August 1, 2012, 8:59 am

what i did is change the file type to an ipsw and make sure you have the latest version of red sn0w

traxxex8 June 26, 2012, 10:13 pm

hi
i got a iPhone 3Gs , iOS 5.1, BB 06.15.00, i think it’s a new bootrom (xx008xx…)

i jailbroke it and installed the iPad baseband before the 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak came out.
so now i want to update my iphone to 5.1.1 so i can have a untethered jailbreak
but i am afraid that i will brick my phone
some say that i need to prevent the baseband upgrade, some say that i need to downgrade before updating
can i update via iTunes wit the original IPSW or do i need a custom one? can the iPad BB on my iPhone get updated?
i need help!

George July 6, 2012, 2:38 pm

something is missing in the explanation i guess……

Ankit @ iLifeGeeks July 20, 2012, 12:41 pm

Abstrine is the easiest way jailbroke in just five minutes and one click

tomithy5 August 1, 2012, 8:54 am

my tethered jail break won’t boot help

tomithy5 August 1, 2012, 9:12 am

why is 5.1.1 is unteathered yet 5.1 is tethered

tle112 September 21, 2012, 11:43 pm

Hi so when i try putting my phone is DFU mode it says unrecognized build.

puneet January 2, 2013, 1:12 pm

I want to update my iphone 3GS 4.0 to unthered 5.1.1, and then i want to jailbreak and unlock.
My question is that do I need to create custome firmware ios 5.1.1 using red snow and then update using itunes or just restore the original ipsw file using itunes.
Also do I need to take care of baseband.

macbeth December 6, 2013, 7:21 am

I download 7.0.4 firmware, how can I use it to upgrade my ipad2

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