How to Jailbreak your AppleTV running iOS 5.0.2 - Untethered

BEFORE YOU START


An Important Reminder

*** This guide will ONLY WORK for 2nd gen Apple TV's. ***

*** The 3rd gen Apple TV is not yet supported.  ***

Step One
Download the latest version of SeasonPass from here.

Step Two
Extract the archive you downloaded. Once Seas0nPass is extracted you will need to right click on the Seas0nPass.exe file and click the Run as administrator option (if applicable).

Step Three
Click the Create IPSW button from the main screen.

Step Four
Seas0nPass will now download the latest Apple TV firmware file.

Step Five
Seas0nPass will create a custom IPSW file for you.

Step Six
Once your custom IPSW file has been created, Seas0nPass will ask you to connect the Apple TV to your computer via a micro-USB cable and use the remote to put it into DFU mode by holding MENU and PLAY/PAUSE for 7 seconds. The power cable should be unplugged during this process.

Step Seven
Once your Apple TV has been detected in DFU mode, Seas0nPass will upload some files, ask you if its okay to automatically restore firmware, and then beginning restoring to the new firmware.

 Step Eight
That's it! Your Apple TV is jailbroken!  

To test, reconnect your AppleTV to your Television set.  If you see the RED FC ICON with the word "Settings" underneath, then give yourself a pat on the back.

Download Links

Seas0nPass provides an UNTETHERED jailbreak of the 2nd gen Apple TV running the latest iOS (5.0.2 - 9B830) software that was released on June 6th, 2012.

*** Important Reminder - The 3rd gen Apple TV is not yet supported. ***

• Seas0nPass for Mac [10.6 or later]
• Seas0nPass for Windows [XP or later]

• Download sn0wbreeze v2.9.6

Apple TV 2G - Seas0nPass Updated To Jailbreak Apple TV 5.0.2 Untethered

Seas0nPass is an Apple TV 2G specific jailbreak tool created by the FireCore development team.

Original Article By Paul Morris of http://www.redmondpie.com  | June 6th, 2012 For a lot of Apple device owners and jailbreak fans, it’s always good day when a new tool or an update to an existing jailbreak tool is released with additional firmware or device support. As we know already, Apple pushed out an update to the Apple TV yesterday, taking the current firmware version to 5.0.2, and thanks to the guys over at FireCore, today will go down as a good day. Their popular Seas0nPass tool has been promptly and efficiently updated to provide support for Apple’s latest software release, bringing an untethered jailbreak to iOS 5.0.2 on the second-generation Apple TV. Although Apple have publicly announced that they see the Apple TV as somewhat of a hobby, the quick updates and relatively recent overhaul of the user-interface may suggest that they are starting to take the little black box a bit more seriously, especially as sales figures are increasing steadily. This update though is extremely minor and doesn’t bring any real notable changes that users should concern themselves with. In the past, we have seen the fruit company push out tiny point updates in order to patch jailbreak vulnerabilities, but the release of an updated Seas0nPass and a tweet from Apple TV jailbreak guru NitoTV confirms that the latest build is still susceptible to the untether. As it has been the case in the past and continues to be so, Apple’s latest generation Apple TVunit is not supported with this latest release of Seas0nPass, with the software only providing an untethered jailbreak on the second-generation black hockey puck. The official word from those involved behind the jailbreaks reveals that there is still no news relating to a jailbreak for the third-generation Apple TV, meaning those who decided to opt for the 1080p version of Apple’s hobby project will need to sit patiently as Apple TV 2G owners enjoy the freedom that an untethered jailbreak always brings to any iDevice. These last few weeks have certainly been frantic in the world of jailbreaking with Apple having to live with the fact that pretty much all of their devices that are capable of running latest firmware can be jailbroken with the Apple TV 3 being the exception. As we approach the final run in to the WWDC it seems that the jailbreakers are currently winning the ever exciting cat and mouse game.

JailBreak iOS 5.1.1 NOW - via new Apps!!!

So by now you have all heard of Absinthe.  The JailBreak tool by "The Cronic Dev Team".

Now there are 4 new tools that will allow you to JailBreak iOS 5.1.1 as well.

No Linux support here guys, these are for Mac OS X and Winblows only...

Download Links

JailBreak iOS 5.1.1

(3gs / 4 / 4s / iPad 2 / iPad 3)

• PwnageTool 5.1.1 (OS X)
• redsn0w 0.9.12b2 (OS X)
• redsn0w 0.9.12b2 (Windows — run in Administrator Mode)
• cinject 0.5.4 (OS X + Windows)

• ultrasn0w 1.2.7 — install this via Cydia

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.