The Definitive iOS Firmware Download Guide

Current iOS Firmware

iPad

iPad 3 (WIFI): 5.1.1, 5.1
iPad 3 (GSM): 5.1.1, 5.1
iPad 3 (CDMA): 5.1.1, 5.1

iPad 2 (WIFI - 2,1): 5.1.1, 5.1, 5.0.1, 5.0
iPad 2 (GSM - 2,2) : 5.1.1, 5.1, 5.0.1, 5.0
iPad 2 (CDMA - 2,3): 5.1.1, 5.1, 5.0.1, 5.0
iPad 2 (New WIFI- 2,4): 5.1.1

iPad 1: 5.1.1, 5.1, 5.0.1, 5.0

iPhone

iPhone 4S: 5.1.1, 5.1, 5.0.1(build 9A406), 5.0.1, 5.0
iPhone 4 (GSM): 5.1.1(build 9B208), 5.1.1 (Build 9B206), 5.1, 5.0.1, 5.0
iPhone 4 (CDMA): 5.1.1, 5.1, 5.0.1, 5.0
iPhone 3GS: 5.1.1, 5.1, 5.0.1, 5.0

iPod touch

iPod touch 4G: 5.1.1, 5.1, 5.0.1, 5.0
iPod touch 3G: 5.1.1, 5.1, 5.0.1, 5.0

Apple TV

Apple TV 3G (1080p): 5.0.2 (9B830), 5.0(build 9B206f), 5.0 (9B179b)
Apple TV 2G: 5.0.2 (9B830), 5.0(build 9B206f), 5.0 (9B179b)

If you are not Jailbroken, you can update your Apple TV through the Settings menu (General -> Update Software) or by downloading the iOS 5.0.2 firmware from the direct download link shown above.

Older iOS Firmwares

iPad

iPad 2 (WIFI): 4.3.5, 4.3.4, 4.3.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.1
iPad 2 (GSM): 4.3.5, 4.3.4, 4.3.3
iPad 2 (CDMA): 4.3.5, 4.3.4, 4.3.3
iPad 1: 4.3.5, 4.3.4, 4.3.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.1, 4.3, 4.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.0

iPhone

iPhone 4 (GSM): 4.3.5, 4.3.4, 4.3.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.1, 4.3, 4.2.1, 4.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.1, 4.0

iPhone 4 (CDMA): 4.3.5, 4.2.9, 4.2.8, 4.2.7
iPhone 3GS: 4.3.5, 4.3.4, 4.3.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.1, 4.3, 4.2.1, 4.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.1, 4.0, 3.1.3, 3.1.2, 3.1,3.0.1, 3.0
iPhone 3G: 4.2.1, 4.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.1, 4.0, 3.1.3, 3.1.2, 3.1, 3.0.1, 3.0, 2.2.1, 2.2, 2.1, 2.0.2,2.0.1, 2.0
iPhone 2G: 3.1.3, 3.1.2, 3.1, 3.0.1, 3.0, 2.2.1, 2.2, 2.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.1, 2.0, 1.1.4, 1.1.3, 1.1.2,1.1.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.1, 1.0

iPod touch

iPod touch 4G: 4.3.5, 4.3.4, 4.3.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.1, 4.3, 4.2.1, 4.1
iPod touch 3G: 4.3.5, 4.3.4, 4.3.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.1, 4.3, 4.2.1, 4.1, 4.0.2, 4.0, 3.1.3, 3.1.2, 3.1.1
iPod touch 2G: 4.2.1, 4.1, 4.0.2, 4.0, 3.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.2
iPod touch: 3.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.2, 2.0.1, 1.1.5, 1.1.4, 1.1.3, 1.1.2, 1.1.1, 1.0

Apple TV

Apple TV: 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.1, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2.2, 4.4, 4.3(build 8F455), 4.3(build 8F305), 4.3(build 8F202), 4.3(build 8F191m), 4.2.1, 4.2, 4.1

How to edit the hosts file in Mac OS X

Many people have been asking me HOW TO edit your hosts file on a MAC.

This guide works on Leopard (10.5.x), Snow Leopard (10.6.x) & Lion (10.7.x)

How to edit the hosts file in Mac OS X – Leopard

Introduction

The hosts file is a text file that maps hostnames to IPaddresses.

Upon typing a url address on the browser, the system is checking if there is arelevant entry on the hosts file and gets the corresponding IP address, else itresolves the IP via the active connection’s DNS servers.

The hosts file can be edited to block certain hostnames(like ad-serving/malicious hosts), or used for web development purposes, i.e.to redirect domains to local addresses.

Editing the hosts file

Editing the hosts file in Mac OS X, is a prettyeasy task, especially if you are familiar with the terminal. Even if your not, just follow the following 5 steps and you'll be able to walk yourself through it with no problems.

Step 1 – Open the Terminal.app

Either by start typing Terminal on the Spotlight, or bygoing into Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.

Step 2 – Open the hosts file

Open the hosts by typing on the Terminal that you have justopened:  

sudo nano /etc/hosts Type your user password when prompted.

Step 3 – Edit the hosts file

The hosts file contains some comments (lines starting withthe # symbol), as well as some default hostname mappings (e.g. 127.0.0.1 –localhost).
Simply append your new mappings underneath the default ones. Or edit one of thedefault values if you know what you are doing!
You can navigate the file using the arrow keys. The Mouse WILL NOT WORK inside the Terminal.app.

Here is the "stock" Hosts file

An Example:  If you wanted to block yahoo.com search engine, this is the value you would enter.
This will work for any Web Site / IP Address of your choosing.

Step 4 – Save the hosts file

When done editing the hosts file, press control-o to savethe file.
Press enter on the filename prompt, and control-x to exit the editor.

control-o to save the file

Press enter on the filename prompt

Step 5 – Flush the DNS cache

On Leopard you can issue a simple Terminal command to flushthe DNS cache, and have your host file changes to take immediate effect:  

sudo dscacheutil -flushcache

You can now test your new mappings on any browser.

Now that your all done, you can EXIT the Terminal.app

JailBreak iOS 5.1.1 now!!! Via Absinthe 2.0.x

*** Make sure you update and jailbreak before iOS 5.1.2 or iOS 6 comes rolling out. You all know how apple works. ***

• Update #4 - 06/08/2012 - Absinthe has been updated tov2.0.4
• Added iPad2,4 support.
• Added lockdown error -5 workaround
• Update #3 – 06/01/2012 – Absinthe has been updated to v2.0.3
• updated device detection and communication code
• Update #2 - 05/27/2012 – Absinthe has been updated to v2.0.2
• added support for iPhone 4 (GSM) 5.1.1b build 9B208
• Update #1 - 05/25/2012 – Absinthe has been updated to v2.0.1
• - fixed a possible hang that could occur in certain situations

Absinthe 2.0 has arrived!
http://greenpois0n.com/

After copious amounts of work and many sleepless nights Absinthe 2.0 is finally here to jailbreak your device. This release has been a large collaborative effort between Chronic-Dev Team and iPhone Dev Teams (Jailbreak Dream Team)

This jailbreak supports firmware 5.1.1 ONLY and is again one of the most easiest jailbreaks to use (so easy your grandma could do it).
:-P

How To Use Absinthe 2.0:

1. Make a backup of your device in iTunes by rightclicking on your device name under the ‘Devices’ menu and click ‘Back Up’.
2. Once your backup is complete return to your device and go toSettings – General – Reset – Erase all Content and Settings. This will make the jailbreak processmuch faster.
3. Open Absinthe and be sure you are still connected via USBcable to your computer.
4. Click ‘Jailbreak’ and wait…. just be patient and do notdisconnect your device.
5. Once jailbroken return to iTunes and restore yourbackup from earlier. Right click on your device name under the ‘Devices’ menuin the left panel of iTunes and click ‘Restore from Back Up…’ thenselect the latest backup you created before. (restoring this backup will returnall the content previously on your device ie, apps, photos, etc.)
6. Thanks for using Absinthe, enjoy your jailbroken iDevice!

Absinthe 2.0 supports the following devices:

iPad1,1 – 2,1 – 2,2 – 2,3 – 3,1 – 3,2 – 3,3

iPhone2,1 – 3,1 – 3,3 – 4,1

iPod3,1 – 4,1

(Support for iPad2,4 will be added at a later date)  DONE - Absinthe 2.0.4 update!!!

For those of you who can’t decipher the differences between iPhone1,1 vs iPhone 3,3… here is the “For Dummies” version…

iPad

1,1 = iPad - (Origional)

2,1 = iPad 2 - Wifi

2,2 = iPad 2 - (GSM) or AT&T

2,3 = iPad 2 - (CDMA) or Verizon
2,4 = iPad 2 - New WiFi Model

3,1 = iPad 3 - WiFi

3,2 = iPad 3 - (GSM) or AT&T

3,3 = iPad 3 - (CDMA) or Verizon

iPhone

2,1 =iPhone 3gs

3,1 = iPhone 4 - (GSM) or AT&T

3,3 = iPhone 4 - (CDMA) or Verizon

4,1 = iPhone 4s

iPod

3,1 = iPod Touch 3G

4,1 = iPod Touch 3G

Download Links

JailBreak iOS 5.1.1
(3gs / 4 / 4s / iPad 2 / iPad 3)

Version 2.0.4

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

- Added iPad2,4 support.
- Added lockdown error -5 workaround

• Absinthev2.0.4 MacOSX (10.5, 10.6, 10.7)
• Absinthev2.0.4 Windows (XP/Vista/Win7)
• Absinthev2.0.4 Linux (x86/x86_64)

iOS 5.1.1 is now Available

iOS 5.1.1 Changelog

Courtesy of Apple:

1. Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos takenusing the Lock Screen shortcut
2. Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad fromswitching between 2G and 3G networks
3. Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in somecircumstances
4. Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks andReading List
5. Fixes an issue where ‘Unable to purchase’ alert could bedisplayed after successful purchase

Download Links

iPad

1,1 = iPad - (Origional)

2,1 = iPad2 - (WiFi)

2,2 = iPad2 - (GSM) or AT&T

2,3 = iPad2 - (CDMA) or Verizon

2,4 = iPad2 - (New WiFi)

3,1 = iPad3 - WiFi

3,2 = iPad3 - (GSM) or AT&T

3,3 = iPad3 - (CDMA) or Verizon

iPhone

2,1 = iPhone3GS

3,1 = iPhone4 - (GSM) or AT&T

3,3 = iPhone4 - (CDMA) or Verizon

4,1 = iPhone4S

iPod

3,1 = iPodtouch 3G

4,1 = iPodtouch 4G

*This new iOS update is also offered as over-the-air (OTA) for those of you who already running iOS 5.x.x. Accessing the update feature is as easy as heading into Settings > General > Software Update and following the on-screen instructions, as shown in the screenshot below.