Here we go again. Another new firmware, another jailbreak tutorial. This one will guide you through the process of jailbreaking your iPod Touch running the 2.1 firmware.
If you’re running an earlier version of the iPod Touch firmware, you’ll want to use this tutorial: How to jailbreak your iPod Touch running the 2.0, 2.0.1 or 2.0.2 firmware in Windows instead. Otherwise, keep reading.
- Head over to the iPhone-Dev site and download Window QuickPwn 2.1. Save the file to your desktop, and launch it from there.
- Make sure your iPod Touch is plugged in, and then click the “next” arrow (bottom right corner of the screen).
- QuickPwn should auto-detect your ipsw file. Assuming it does, skip ahead to step #4 below. If for any reason it doesn’t, follow the instructions below to find and select it.
Windows Vista users
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 2.1 ipsw file (there may be more than one ipsw file to choose from). The file you want to select is iPod1,1_2.1_5F137_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.
Windows XP users
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 2.1 ipsw file (there may be more than one ipsw file to choose from). The file you want to select is iPod1,1_2.1_5F137_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.
- You’ll (probably) want to add both Cydia and Installer. Changing the boot logo is a personal preference. I like the Apple boot logo, so I leave Replace boot logos unchecked. Again, personal decision, it’s up to you. Click the “next” button when you’re ready to continue.
- Again you’ll be prompted to confirm our iPod Touch is connected. And again, make sure it is. Click the “next” button to continue.
- Next comes the only part that’s a tiny bit tricky, though it’s certainly not difficult, you just need to time things well. You’ll be prompted to hold down the Home button on your iPod Touch, then both the Home and Power buttons, then just the Home button again. Worst case, you’ll have to repeat this step.
- Once you’ve held the buttons down in the correct order for the correct periods of time, the jailbreaking process will begin.
- Your iPod will continue to install software even when the “you’re done” screen appears. Give it a minute or three to finish and restart.
- After your iPod has completely started up, you’ll notice 2 new icons on your Springboard – Cydia and Installer. They might not be on the first screen of your Springboard, especially if you have a lot of apps already installed. Scroll over to the last screen and you should find them there.
@thomas -
NO – this will absolutely not work on the “new” second generation iPod Touch’s. Yet. I’m sure they’ll be jailbroken eventually, but as of this time (12.29.08) they cannot be jailbroken.
it says “waiting for your ipod to connect in recovery mode” and wont load past it , what am i doing wrong ?
have a few questions
1. Do I need to take all of my songs, videos, applications and pictures before I start.
2. Will this give me customize icons and wallpapers
3. Could I still use iTunes to sync my stuff or do I need another program to sync
4. I heard that the replace boot logo and add installer doesn’t work or it’s buggy is that true.
I jailbroke my ipod, everything was finished but now it just doesn’t boot up. it’s stuck on the boot up screen and it beeps every couple of minutes. even when i restart it, it still loops the boot up screen. I don’t want to just restore it i want a jailbroken ipod:P any help guys?
Hi,
nice
sehr schön anschaulich erklärt
jedoch habe ich ein problem was sonst anscheind niemand hat xD
habe den neuen ipod touch mit der version 2.2 schon vorinstalliert, möchte nun auch jailbreaken, doch winde ich die ipsw datei nicht! gehe auf anwendungsdings, dann apple computer und dann auf itunes…jedoch finde ich dort weder ipod softwareupdates noch irgendwo die ipsw datei!
hat jemand zufällig ne idee was ich tun kann???
danke für eure hilfe im voraus
greez johnny
hi i have followed all the steps correctly and it seemed like it was working and as i got to the end where it says “wait while your ipod is prepared for jailbreaking” and at the bottom it says “preparing your device please follow instructions above” which i already have done it seem to be loading but i have waited 30 mins and nothing is happening ? can you tell me whats going on?
HI, I have a 1 gen 16gb iphone, i’ve been doing all the steps and quickpwn is stuck @ “wait while your ipod is prepared for jailbreaking”. I have tried this diff. times and also done the dfu mode but no results. I have unlocked and jailbreak before a 8gb. I dodnt know whats wrong. Also when I connect the Iphone to itunes it says to activate with att???? With the previous one (8gb) it never asked for that … can you please help me?
will this work if i dont have any .ipsw files on my computer? also is there any way i can get them off of my ipod
ik vind in de map itunes enkel en alleen: itunes plug ins (en die map is leeg) dus…
does this delete all your sngs,pictures podcasts, and apps
Halloo,
Bij mij zegt Quickpwn de hele tijd dat ik niet de goede ipsw heb.
heeft iemand misschien een goede.?
Of heb ik de verkeerde versie van Quickpwn gedownload.?
Wilt iemand mij helpen ik heb nog nooit eerder iets gejailbreakt.
I have the same problem as dakota what do i do???Do i wait till the battery is drained out then restart it?Plz help
O_o Where the heck do I download the .ispw file? O_o
it works perfectly until it says wait while IPOD is prepared for jailbreaking… then it just stays there for over 1/2 hour and doesnt change… and then nothing happens… and solutions?