iPhone iOS 5.0.1 Untethered Jailbreak Tutorial

Step 1

Open up your web browser and download redsn0w (version 0.9.10b1 for Windows/ 0.9.109b1 for Mac.)

Step 2

Insure that your iPad is running iOS 5.0.1,
to do so you go to your settings, general,about, and scroll down till you see "version ". (image to left)

Step 3

Insure that your iPad is both off and connected to your computer via the charge cable

Step 4

Open redsn0w, and click on the "jailbreak " button. (image below)

Step 5

Put iPad into “DFU” mode. To do this easily you can just click next and follow the on-screen instructions. Other wise you can follow the steps below for going into DFU mode, and redsn0w will get straight to jailbreaking once DFU mode is achieved.

DFU mode steps:

1. hold down the power button for 5 seconds.

2. Hold down the power button and home button for 10 seconds.

3. Release the power button and hold the home button for 15 seconds.

If done correctly, redsn0w will automatically start the exploit process.

Step 6

Once the initial exploit is complete, redsn0w gives you a few options, check " instal cydia "
you can also enable multitasking gestures if you would like. Do not check anything thing else, and hit next. (image to the right)

Step 7

Wait for redsn0w to finsih its process, once the device reboots your iPhone is jailbroken, and cydia will be installed as an app (image below)

Congratualtions you have successfully jailbroken your iPhone! :)