How to Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 with Redsn0w

Although, Dev Team do not have yet released any update for its jailbreak tool Redsn0w for iOS 5.0.1, which is a developer release, but the previous the already available version of Redsn0w can do tethered jailbreak for iOS 5.0.1. You can read guide below to jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 with Redsn0w.

Note: This jailbreak for iOS 5.0.1 will not work for iPad 2 and iPhone 4S.

Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 with Redsn0w

Requirements:

Step-1

Attach your iDevice to computer, launch Redsn0w and click on “Extras” button there

Step-2

Click “Select IPSW” and navigate to downloaded iOS 5 firmware file instead of iOS 5.0.1

Step-3

Go back and click on “Jailbreak” button, and “Install Cydia”

Step-4

Follow on screen instructions to enter into DFU mode and when your iDevice will get entered successfully, Redsn0w will start jailbreak process

Tethered Boot

Step-1

Enter into DFU mode

Step-2

Click on “Extras” button, click “Just Boot” and that’s it

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