How to Jailbreak iPod Touch

The iPod touch, iPad and iPhone can run third-party apps with jailbreaking software.

In 2001, Apple introduced its revolutionary iPod. A lightweight MP3 player capable of holding 1,000 songs in a device small enough to put in your pocket. The popularity of the iPod led Apple to develop new models increasingly more storage and features. In 2007, Apple debuted the iPod touch -- the first iPod equipped with a touch-screen phone that could support Web access and applications. Like all devices running on the Apple operating system, the iPod touch is designed to run only Apple-approved applications and hardware. Free programs allow you to jailbreak the iPod Touch quickly and easily so that you can run a wider range of applications and programs.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• iPod touch USB cable
• Blank CDs or DVDs

1. Locate and download a jailbreak application, including Spirit, Redsnow or Snowbreeze.

2. Connect your iPod touch to your computer using the supplied USB cord. "Gizmondo" recommends that you back up your iTunes library before moving forward with the jailbreak. Click "File," "Library" and "Back up to Disc." Choose to back up your entire iTunes libray and playlists, or just your iTunes purchases. Insert a blank CD or DVD and click "Continue." You may need to use multiple CDs or DVDs to back up your device.

3. Check the requirements outlined by the jailbreak application. You may need to update your iTunes software and iPod touch software.

4. Update the iTunes software by clicking "Help" from the main menu. Click "Check for Updates." If there is a new version of the iTunes software available, a box will appear asking you if you want to download it. If required by your jailbreak application, click "Download iTunes" to install.

5. Update the iPod touch software by selecting the player under Devices on the left side of the screen. Click the "Summary" tab to see which version of the iPod touch software you currently have installed. If required for your jailbreak application, click "Check for update" to get the latest version of the iPod touch software.

6. Launch the jailbreak application and follow the instructions. Leave the computer and iPod touch alone while the application runs. When complete, disconnect the iPod touch from the computer.

Tips & Warnings

• For more info or questions you can visit ipodtoucher55.blogspot.com

• The U.S. Copyright Office, under the Library of Congress, has ruled it legal to jailbreak the iPod touch as well as other electronics like smartphones. While it is legal to jailbreak the iPod touch, doing so will void the warranty provided by Apple.

References

• Gizmondo; How To: Jailbreak Any iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad; John Herrman; May 2010
• Apple: Products: iPod History
• Technorati; How to Jailbreak iOS 4.3.5 On iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch With Redsnow; Justin Timber; August 2011
• PC World; iOS 4.3.5 Is Out; Redsnow Jailbreak Works; Elizabeth Fish; July 2011
• Redmond Pie; Jailbreak 4.3.5 iOS Phone 4, 3GS, iPad, iPod Touch with Redsnow; Uzair Ghani; July 2011
• Apple: Support: iPhone, iPad, iPod: How to Find Software Version

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Spirit