Jailbreak a iPod Touch 6.1.6

Jailbreaking an iPod Touch (also works on an iPhone 3GS) on iOS 6.1.6 untethered is achievable, but it starts with a tethered jailbreak. Once Jailbroken you can easily convert the tethered Jailbreak to an untethered Jailbreak.

Steps

  1. Download the current version of Redsn0w for your Operating system (preferably the most recent version [0.9.15 Beta 3]).
  2. Download i0S 6.0 (ipsw) for your selected device. iOS 6.0 is used to workaround newer firmwares.
  3. Open Redsn0w.
  4. Select the "Extras" option
  5. Select "Select IPSW". A finder window should pop up and you should then select the ipsw file you have just downloaded (iOS 6.0 firmware for the device you selected).
    • A popup should alert you that "The following build was identified: {The build you selected} It will be used for the rest of the Redsn0w session".
  6. Exit the popup and select the "Back" option.
  7. Click on the "Jailbreak" option.
  8. Follow the instructions it shows you to put your device in DFU mode. This is the hardest step of the process and may take multiple tries.
  9. Wait for the computer part to finish. It will tell you, and notify you that the rest of the process will take place on your device (do not disconnect the sync cable from the computer or your device). This process can take up to an hour but this is usually not the case 15-30 minutes can be expected.
  10. Wait for your device to return to a normal usable state. Close Redsn0w (there should not be a Cydia icon yet; this is ok).
  11. Reopen Redsn0w.
  12. Click on the "Just Boot" option.
  13. Follow the steps to put your device into DFU mode and let the process boot your device. This should take 3-7 minutes.
  14. Slide through your app pages to find Cydia. This works like installing an app it goes to the next open app spot.
  15. Open Cydia and select your section (User, Hacker, or Developer [This can be change at a later time]). Then click "Done" at the top right.
  16. Look for a tab at the top of the screen to start downloading data. After a minute, a popup should appear with 3 options ("Upgrade Essential", "Complete Upgrade", and "Ignore (Temporary)"). Select "Complete Upgrade" and wait for it to complete.
  17. Go to the Search tab and search for "p0sixspwn 1.4".
  18. Click on this and at the top right click "Install".
  19. A new window should pop up and at the bottom click. Continue let the short process run.
  20. Select "Return To Cydia" at the bottom.
  21. You are completely untethered and will not have to use Resn0w's Just Boot Function again!

Tips

  • Make a backup of your device before starting this process.

Warnings

  • While Redsn0w is completing it's process on the iPhone DO NOT remove the sync cable from the device or the computer; this could brick your device forcing a restore.

Things You'll Need

  • iPod Touch/iPhone on iOS 6.1.6
  • Computer
  • Sync cable
  • Redsn0w
  • iOS 6.0 firmware for your specific device

Sources and Citations

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