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How to jailbreak your iPod Touch running the 2.0, 2.0.1 or 2.0.2 firmware in Windows

Windows iPod

This tutorial will guide you each step of the way through jailbreaking your iPod Touch using the QuickPwn software for Windows.

Though I had absolutely no problems jailbreaking my iPod Touch running the latest 2.0.2 firmware, you’ll still want to back up everything first. Assuming everything goes smoothly, all of your music, videos, pictures and apps will still be on your iPod Touch – QuickPwn doesn’t force you to “wipe” it clean, it just jailbreaks the device and installs some software.

  1. Make sure your iPod Touch is unplugged.
  2. Then download QuickPwn from the iPhone-dev team blog. Save the file to your desktop, and launch it from there.
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  4. Select iPod Touch from the list of devices on the initial QuickPwn screen.

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  6. Once it’s highlighted (and a big green “check mark” appears), click the Next button in the bottom right corner.

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  8. Click the Browse button to locate your ipsw file.

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  10. If you’re using Windows Vista, navigate to the C:\Users\your-user-name\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Software Updates\ folder (where your-user-name is the user name you use in Windows Vista). Select the ipsw file that represents the firmware version your iPod Touch is currently running (there may be more than one file to choose from). If you’re using the 2.0.2 firmware, select the file iPod1,1_2.0.2_5C1_Restore.ipsw. Click the Open button.

    If you’re unable to see the AppData folder, you need to enable the ability to View Hidden Files and Folders.

    If you’re using Windows XP, navigate to the C:\Documents and Settings\your-user-name\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Software Updates\ folder (where your-user-name is the user name you use in Windows XP). Select the ipsw file that represents the firmware version your iPod Touch is currently running (there may be more than one file to choose from). If you’re using the 2.0.2 firmware, select the file iPod1,1_2.0.2_5C1_Restore.ipsw. Click the Open button.

    If you’re unable to see the Application Data folder, you need to enable the ability to View Hidden Files and Folders.


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  12. QuickPwn will take a moment to analyze the file…

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  14. and then give it a big “check”. Click the Next button to continue.

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  16. In all likelihood you’ll want to leave the boxes Add Cydia and Add Installer checked. If you’d like to change the default Apple boot logo to the QuickPwn “Pineapple” logo, place a check in the Replace Boot logos box. When you’re ready, click Next.

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  18. If iTunes is open, close it down. Attach the USB cable to your iPod Touch and plug it in to your PC. Click Next.

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  20. Now you’ll be prompted to follow a series of instructions that involve holding down the Home button and the Home + Power button at the same time.

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  22. If you get an error message, just try again. It probably means that you didn’t hold down the right button(s) at the right time.

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  24. Once it’s successful, you’ll have to wait a few moments while your iPod Touch is jailbroken and the new software is installed.

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  26. Don’t be surprised if you see little “Your devices are ready to use” pop-up messages in the Windows System Tray. Ignore them.
  27. Once everything is done, QuickPwn will display a confirmation window. It can take a minute or two for your iPod Touch to reboot.

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  29. Once it powers back on and starts up, you’ll know the procedure was successful if the Cydia and Installer apps are present on your Springboard (note: if you have multiple Springboard “screens”, they’ll appear on the last one, so you might have to scroll over to find them).

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  31. That’s it – you’re done!

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  1. Jerad says

    Thx nice easy guide! tested it and no flaws!! …….Mine has been jailbroken since ipod touch first came out!!!
    *ppl remember you must have the correct firmware on your ipod that your verson of quickpwn can support!!! example: I have quickpwn v2 and it ONLY supports ipod firmware 2.0.0 – 2.0.2!!!!! and cannot support 2.2 or 2.1

    any questions i can also help you :P

  2. Anthony Diver says

    when i try to show the firmware i find iPod2,1_2.2_5G77a_Restore.ipsw but it rejects it saying firmware error string, can anybody help me

  3. mini says

    THANKS ALOT for this guide! its one of the best!

  4. maelane says

    guys, how can i jailbreak my 2.2 version itouch? thanks! :)

  5. hian says

    yo homeboy thanks my ipod is pumping

  6. DULCE says

    EY I CANT FIND THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM HELP PLEASE

  7. Helper says

    I believe I can help with some of your problems.
    2.2 firmware of ipod touch generation 1 seems to work just fine, but if it does not, you can just recover your ipod touch.

  8. Helper says

    it has been confirmed in the quickpwn22 release on the website (just search the blog posts!) that firmware 2.2 is compatible.
    I am trying it right now, and of course, i am ready for a recovery :)

  9. Brandon reed says

    i did it on the second gen of ipod and it did not work. it keeps rebooting. how do i stop it

  10. Jenna says

    i can’t find where to download it from that site! HELP?!

  11. Daniel says

    I am still having trouble finding the ipsw file on my computer. I selected the option to see hidden files but it still did not work I am running windows xp
    my ipod touch is 2nd generation. Am i suppose to download anything after quickpwn

  12. Kichou says

    ok, i got the thing jailbroken and updated and all that jazz….blah blah blah…
    different question…
    i updated to 2.1 or whatever…realized that it took up almost ALL of my space! i can only hold like 300 songs now…..this just won’t do…
    is there ANY WAY AT ALL to “backdate” the software if you backup in itunes was after i upgraded?

  13. roland says

    how much time it will need to reeboot in its newly modify state?
    It shows for long time the apple logo…..I just wait and wait…
    what should I do?

  14. daan says

    okay… tried so many times with different software. 2.00—2.01. dont know what to do anymore…. Hellep

  15. Debbe says

    muchas gracias hermano no sabes cuanto te lo agradezco al principio tuve problemas con lo de los botones pero ya lo resolvi muchas graciassssssssss

  16. Ryan says

    It does not show the selection for the ipods on mine. It just goes to the Connect Ipod to continue!! Please HELP!!

  17. ameenks says

    dont have that firmware, so it ddnt work

  18. gautch says

    Like Brandon said: Brandon 11.17.08 at 8:14 pm
    “What happens when i can not find the firmware in my ipod software updates folder.. any help would be greatly appreciated.”

  19. d says

    worked for me!!

  20. pikey says

    man i have followed evrythang u have said but when i try and open the C:\Users\your-user-name\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Software Updates the folder is empty and i cant go to the next step

  21. Andere Philip says

    En de foutmelding bij mij luidt:

    ”Het ISPW Bestand dat je hebt geselecteerd wordt niet ondersteund
    door QuickPwn. Mogelijk is de ISPW Corrupt,
    of de Firmwire versie wordt niet ondersteund.”

    Maar ik heb dit bestand geselecteerd:
    iPod1,1_2.2.1_5C1_Restore.ipsw

    Hoe kan ik dit oplossen?

  22. BOrinho says

    when i want to hold down the home and the power buttons together my itouch 1G(2.2.1) shut down itself. Someone can help me please

  23. Carlos Vinícius says

    Cara, eu ia fazer agora esse jailbreak em meu iPod Touch pq nesse exato momento deu problema no botão home! Só que eu li todo o procedimento e vi que no final tem que segurar o botão Power + Home… No caso do meu iPod, o botão já tá afundado, há alguma coisa a se fazer?

    Obrigado

  24. Michae; says

    When i download the quickpwn file it doesn’t open up.
    There is always an error
    Please someone help me

  25. Zickler says

    Hey ,

    Actually read ur article letter by letter n while The application all seems to be good… But When It Comes To Step 11, IT STUCK n by it STUCK I mean it stays in the first phase ” Wait FOr Your iPod to Connect in Recovery Mode… I let it for at least 7 Hours… NO PROGRESS
    so Plz I’m kinda Stuck in here !!
    Any Help Would Be So Appreciated !!

    I’m Really Greatful So Far !! U Really Awsome Guys !!

  26. Zickler says

    Oh I Got It Guys !! I tried Again n again… n while it was stuck on that step, I tried unplugging it… n it worked… it gave me a message telling me that sth goes wrong that the device cant be found then i plugged it… n That’s it ! Magically Done !!

    Thanks A Lot Guys !!
    now I’ll Try To Follow The instructions of installing the applications !!

  27. nicolis71 says

    You can jailbrake the ipod 2G all 2.0 2.2 3.0 3.1
    and you don’t lose the Apps.

  28. K1ng 0f Rythym says

    Okay I know this sounds stupid, but when I downloaded QuickPwn, it says “Please browse for the firmware bundle.” what I need help with is where can i find that file?

  29. King of iPod says

    ok, i finished jailbreaking my iPod touch and now it’s all black screen with little silver apple in the middle and it’s staying like that. I really need help, ii really need help. How do i fix this.

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