Jailbreaking the iPhone 4 on iOS 5.0.1
Do you have an iPhone 4 iOS 5 and are wanting to jailbreak it? Today I will be telling you the best and safest way to jailbreak your Iphone 4 running iOS 5.0.1 without risking the loss of the functionality of your phone or your warranty. One thing you must do before jailbreaking you Iphone 4 is to back it up with Itunes. This will allow you to revert/restore your iPhone to it’s original state if you ever have issues with it. Allowing you to return it to Apple without them ever knowing that you’ve Jailbroken your device in the past, thus keeping your warranty valid.
Once your Iphone 4 has been backed up with Itunes, you are now ready to begin jailbreaking your iPhone. Note: If you’re looking to Jailbreak an iPhone 4S we have another article with step by step instructions. Go to thefirmwareumbrella.com (This is the jailbreaking software you will use to jailbreak your iPhone 4) and download their software onto your computer.
Once downloaded, you need to put your Iphone 4 into DFU mode which is the Iphones recovery mode. It’s required to be in this mode to complete the jailbreaking process.
Step 1 – Putting Your Phone in DFU Mode
To get into DFU mode – Connect your IPhone to your computer with the USB cable. Open up ITunes, hold down the “Power” button and the “Home” button for exactly ten seconds, once you’re at ten seconds, release the “Power” button while still holding in the home button until you see a pop up from iTunes saying that they have detected an Iphone in DFU mode.
Step 2
Now that your Iphone 4 is in DFU mode, Tiny Umbrella will allow you to select the “Jailbreak” button and the software will then jailbreak your Iphone. Tiny Umbrella automates the jailbreaking process so this part will be very easy.
Step 3
After about 5-6 minutes, the process should be complete and Tiny Umbrella will show a pop up saying, “Jailbreaking Complete“, it is safe to disconnect your device”.
Step 4
Now that it’s done disconnect your Iphone and you will see a new program installed called “Cydia“. Cydia is the central point for downloading all of the jailbroken software. Much like the App Store by Apple, you now have two options for downloading applications. The App store and Cydia, Cydia provides you with themes, wallpapers, ringtones, unlimited applications, tools and utilities.
Step 5
Open Cydia and click on “Sources“. Once you’re in “Sources”, go to “Manage” and then “Add“. Add the source called “Installous” and “Winterboard“. Installous is the jailbroken version of the Apple App store and Winterboard is the platform where you can easily manage, add, edit or delete your downloaded themes.
Step 6 – Enjoy the benefits of a Jailbroken iPhone 4
Now that you have Installous and Winterboard, you have successfully completed the process and you can now download all the games, apps and themes for free! Enjoy your Iphone and have fun with all the free games and apps!
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