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redsn0w is one of the longest running jailbreaking programs and is still going strong on it’s latest 0.9.10b1 release. redsn0w is a simple to use jailbreak that should take just a few minutes from start to finish to complete.

This is a fully untethered jailbreak for some devices on iOS 5.0.1. As with all jailbreaks it is highly recommended that you connect your device to iTunes and let it sync to back up all of your data or be sure your iCloud backup is up to date. You should not lose any data in the jailbreak but there’s always a chance that something could go wrong so it’s always a good idea to be safe.

To start with you will need to download redsn0w 0.9.10b1 for either Windows or Mac.

At this point you are going to need to locate the 5.0.1 IPSW firmware file for your device. To do this click Extras and then Select IPSW. If you are unsure where the firmware file is on your computer click here to learn how to find it. Once you have found the firmware direct redsn0w toward it and give it a moment to process.

At this point redsn0w will ask you to select your options. The most important thing is to keep the Install Cydia option checked, everything else is up to you. Not all options are available on all devices however so let me briefly explain what each does.

• Install Cydia – Installs Cydia, the main package installer for jailbroken devices
• Install custom bundle – Allows you to install a custom bundle
• Enable battery percentage – Enables the numeric battery percentage
• Enable multitask gestures – Enables the use of four or five finger gestures to control multitasking

Once you have selected the options you would like, click Next.

At this point you need to put your device into DFU mode. Plug your device into the computer and then hold the Sleep button until you get ‘Slide to Power Off’. Shut off your device. It’s a simple process from here and redsn0w will walk you through it. If you drop a button or mistime something just let your device boot normally and try again.

Once you successfully enter DFU mode give your device a few moments to let the jailbreak finish up. Your device should display that it is downloading jailbreak data then start displaying lines of code. When it is done your device should look just like before the jailbreak with the addition of a new Cydia icon.

Congratulations, you are now jailbroken! Remember, State of Jailbreak is always up to date with the latest jailbreaks and tutorials so check back often!