Jailbreaking your iPod influence will hire you ought tweak your installation ought accommodate your preferences. You can install new themes, apps that Apple doesnât hire above their store, and much more. There are concrete programs that you need depending above the translation of iOS that you are running.
1. iOS 8.0 - 8.3
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1) Download the TaiG jailbreaking utility. This utility is virgin available although Windows computers, besides you can employ it above Mac if you're running Windows at a virtual machine. You can download it from
taig.com/en/.
- Some browsers can mark TaiG although malicious software, besides this warning can be safely ignored although wish although you downloaded TaiG direct from the developers.
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2) join your iPod influence ought your computer. employ the included USB cable ought join the iPod ought your computer.
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3) Uninstall your translation of iTunes. if you own your iTunes up ought date, you can consume problems getting the jailbreak instrument ought work. The TaiG utility requires iTunes 12.1.1, which is a slightly older version. at order ought downgrade ought this version, you'll need ought completely uninstall iTunes above your computer first. empty the control Panel and pick "Programs and Features" or "Uninstall a program". pick iTunes from the rgeister and click
Uninstall.
- Download and install the constant translation of iTunes from support.apple.com/kb/DL1784.
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4) harm the passcode above your iPod. if your iPod has a passcode ought protect it, you'll need ought harm it during the jailbreak process. empty the Settings app and pick "Passcode". Enter your contemporary passcode, and then toggle the passcode off. You can become it uphold above after jailbreaking.
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5) harm "Find My iPod". if you consume this Apple tracking service enabled, you'll need ought harm it during the jailbreaking process. empty the Settings app and pick "iCloud". Toggle "Find My iPod" off and enter your Apple ID password ought confirm. You can become discover My iPod uphold above after jailbreaking.
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6) Backup your iPod. employ iTunes ought create a backup of your iPod ago starting. This will allow you easily recover ought your preceding settings if something goes wrong during the jailbreaking process. pick your iPod at iTunes, pick "This computer", and then click the
Back Up Now button. This will create a backup of your installation above your computer.
- Make certain backup encryption is no enabled. Uncheck the "Encrypt iPhone backup" box if it is checked. if your preceding backup was encrypted, you'll need ought create a new unencrypted one.
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7) deduce iTunes and empty the TaiG jailbreak program. create certain that iTunes is closed ago running TaiG.
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8) Uncheck the "3K Assistant" box. This is unnecessary software that TaiG tries ought add. create certain ought own the Cydia box checked.
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9) Click the green "Start" button. This will vacation the jailbreaking process, which will accept a little minutes ought complete. Your installation will reboot multiple ripen during the jailbreak process, and you can overhear the jailbreak advance at the TaiG window. Don't influence your device's conceal or disconnect it during the jailbreak process.
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10) Launch Cydia. This is the jailbreak pack manager, and can be build above one of your device's family screens after jailbreaking. when you first launch Cydia, you'll shout on the "Preparing Filesystem" message. This process can accept a little minutes ought finish, besides is basic although a working jailbreak. Cydia will automatically exit and reboot your installation when its finished.
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11) employ your jailbroken iPod. Once TaiG is finished and Cydia has built its filesystem, your installation will be jailbroken and you can begin installing apps and tweaks from Cydia. Click here although tips above getting the most out of your jailbroken iOS device.
- After jailbreaking, you can safely re-enable your device's passcode and discover My iPhone.
2. iOS 7.1 - 7.1.2
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1) oath that you consume the latest translation of iTunes installed.
- OS X - Click iTunes and pick Check although Updates....
- Windows - Click Help and pick Check although Updates....
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2) Backup Your iPod. ago you vacation jailbreaking, you to backup your iPod therefore that you donât lady any significant settings or files at example something goes wrong. Backing up the iPod is a relatively swift process, depending above how much data you have. if you wish ought reset your iPod, don't backup.
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3) harm your passcode. tap Settings â Passcode â become Passcode Lock Off. The passcode can interfere with the jailbreak process.
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4) Download Pangu. This is the jailbreak software that you can employ ought jailbreak iOS 7.1, 7.1.1, or 7.1.2. virgin download Pangu from http://en.7.pangu.io/.
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5) join your iPod ought your computer. deduce iTunes if it opens, and create certain no apps are running.
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6) begin Pangu. Click the dark box ought begin jailbreaking.
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7) trace the instructions at the Pangu program. You will be asked ought put your iPod's engagement ought June 2nd.
- Tap Settings â mutual â engagement & Time ought alter the iPod's date.
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8) tap the new Pangu app above your family screen. Your iPad will reboot little times. after it is done rebooting, you will shout on the Cydia app above your family screen.
3. iOS 7.0 - 7.0.6
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1) oath that you consume the latest translation of iTunes installed. deduce iTunes after updating it.
- OS X - Click iTunes and pick Check although Updates....
- Windows - Click Help and pick Check although Updates....
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2) Backup Your iPod. ago you vacation jailbreaking, you to backup your iPod therefore that you donât lady any significant settings or files at example something goes wrong. Backing up the iPod is a relatively swift process, depending above how much data you have. if you wish ought reset your iPod, don't backup.
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3) harm your passcode. tap Settings â mutual â Passcode Lock â become Passcode Lock Off. The passcode can interfere with the jailbreak process.
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4) Download evasi0n7. This is the jailbreak software that allows you ought jailbreak iOS 7.0-7.0.6. create certain ought download the software from evasi0n.com.
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5) begin the jailbreak. oath that your iPod is showing up at the evasi0n window, and then click Jailbreak.
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6) wait although the jailbreak ought complete. Most of the process is automated. trace any prompts that emerge at the evasi0n7 window.
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7) Launch Cydia. Once the jailbreak is complete, launch the Cydia app above your family conceal ought entire site up the new row system. Your iPod will restart.
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8) empty Cydia one more time. after resetting, empty Cydia one final time ought entire the setup process. Once the "Reloading Data" box appears and then disappears, you're good ought go.
4. iOS 6.1.3 - 6.1.6
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1) Backup Your iPod. ago you vacation jailbreaking, you to backup your iPod therefore that you donât lady any significant settings or files at example something goes wrong. Backing up the iPod is a relatively swift process, depending above how much data you have. if you wish ought reset your iPod, don't backup.
- This virgin mill although the 4th and 5th generation iPod touch.
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2) harm your passcode. tap Settings â mutual â Passcode Lock â become Passcode Lock Off. The passcode can interfere with the jailbreak process.
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3) Download and quotation p0sixspwn above your computer. This is the jailbreak program, and will need ought be extracted from the ZIP row that it downloads in.
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4) flow p0sixspwn. if you are using Windows, right-click and pick "Run although Administrator".
- If you are using Windows 8, right-click above the p0sixspwn row and pick Properties. Click the Compatibility tab and pick ought flow the program at Windows 7 mode.
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5) join your iPod ought your computer. You to shout on it detected at p0sixspwn.
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6) begin the jailbreak process. Click Jailbreak ought start.
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7) wait although the jailbreak process ought complete. p0sixspwn handles everything automatically, and you can overhear the advance above your computer.
5. iOS 6.0.0 - 6.1.2
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1) Backup Your iPod. ago you vacation jailbreaking, you to backup your iPod therefore that you donât lady any significant settings or files at example something goes wrong. Backing up the iPod is a relatively swift process, depending above how much data you have.
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2) Download the jailbreak program. ought jailbreak translation 6.0.0-6.1.2, download liberate jailbreak software. Evasi0n is currently the easiest and most pain-free method ought jailbreak the newest versions of iOS. fulfill no wage although any jailbreak programs, although the software is freely available online direct from the developers.
- This is an untethered jailbreak. That method that once the jailbreak process is complete, your iPod will be permanently jailbroken, until you revert the process yourself or download an update from Apple that renders the jailbreak unusable.
- Be certain ought download the constant translation although your computerâs operating system. although a PC you will need can least Windows XP. although a Mac, you need OS X.6 or newer.
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3) deduce any apps running above your iPod. create certain that the iPod is showing your family conceal and that it is cottage properly connected ought your computer. You can lady news at apps that are running cottage you jailbreak, therefore be certain that you shout on the family conceal ago you begin the jailbreak process.
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4) flow the evasi0n software. iTunes to no be running above your computer. Click the âJailbreakâ button. The jailbreak process will accept little minutes. Donât flow any programs above your computer and donât influence the iPodâs force button.
- Too many programs running above your computer can slow down the jailbreak process and corrupt the installation, forcing you ought restart the process. Turning the force off during the jailbreaking process could have your phone inoperable.
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5) when prompted, flow the Jailbreak app. This app will emerge above the family conceal of your iPod. tap it and the jailbreak process will continue.
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6) empty Cydia. Once the iPod has finished the jailbreak process, an app called Cydia will emerge above your family screen. This is the excellent ought Appleâs iTunes store, where you can access apps that fulfill no accommodate ought the condition of Appleâs store.
- Cydia will need ought download some news ago the jailbreak can be completed. The words âReloading Dataâ will emerge up and then disappear.
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7) Install third-party apps. Your iPod is now jailbroken. be certain ought re-enable any passwords and locks. You can now install any third-party apps ought your iPod.
6. iOS 5.1.1 or 5.0.1
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1) Backup Your iPod. ago you vacation jailbreaking, you to backup your iPod therefore that you donât lady any significant settings or files at example something goes wrong. Backing up the iPod is a relatively swift process, depending above how much data you have.
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2) Download Absinthe 2, a liberate jailbreak firmware program. Absinthe is one of the easiest ought employ programs although iOS 5.1.1 jailbreaking. They also offer a 5.0.1 jailbreak that follows the equal steps. join your iPod ought your computer and flow the program. Click the âJailbreakâ button.
- This is an untethered jailbreak. That method that once the jailbreak process is complete, your iPod will be permanently jailbroken, until you revert the process yourself or download an update from Apple that renders the jailbreak unusable.
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3) Your iPod will automatically vacation the jailbreak process. wage attention ought any onscreen instructions that you can need ought deduce ought apply your iPod into DFU mode. You can need ought click âJailbreakâ again.
- After a short while, a âCompleteâ data will be displayed. The iPod will automatically reboot.
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4) empty the Loader app above your family screen. This will download and install Cydia. Cydia will be used ought discover and install apps that aren't normally permitted above Apple iPods.
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5) Reboot your iPod one more time. after this, your iPod is jailbroken and ready although use.
7. iOS 4.3.3 and Older
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1) Backup Your iPod. ago you vacation jailbreaking, you to backup your iPod therefore that you donât lady any significant settings or files at example something goes wrong. Backing up the iPod is a relatively swift process, depending above how much data you have.
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2) advance ought the JailbreakMe website above your iPod. You have ought access the spot over your Safari browser, and no above your computer. The spot will automatically find if your iPod is compatible with this manner of jailbreaking.
- Jailbreak me virgin mill above iOS 4.3.3 and below. Newer versions of iOS to employ other methods at this guide.
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3) pick the "Slide ought Jailbreak" button. wait until your iPod downloads the application. How wish this takes depends above how swift your connection is; the process can accept up ought five minutes.
- Once you shout on that the app "Cydia" is installed above your iPod, your iPod has been jailbroken. It will emerge although a pop-up.
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4) newspaper OK. You will answer ought your family screen. Cydia will now be included alongside your other apps. You are now liberate ought download unapproved apps and tweaks that arenât allowed above the Apple store.
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5) Reboot your iPod. if you satisfy any problems, a reboot to always repair them. at the worst-case scenario, you can usually recover your iPod and begin the jailbreak process vulgar above again.
