Download Redsn0w To Jailbreak iOS 4.0.2 On iPod Touch 2G

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In case you have accidently or willingly updated your iPod Touch 2G to iOS 4.0.2 then you can jailbreak it with Redsn0w version 0.9.5b5-5. Apple has patched the PDF exploit which allowed JailbreakMe to jailbreak your iPod Touch 2G by a simple process.

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Here is the step by step guide on jailbreaking iPod Touch 2G on iOS 4.0.2 using Redns0w Version 0.9.5b5-5.


  1. The first step is to download Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 and save it on your desktop [or wherever you prefer].
  2. Start Redns0w.
  3. Once Redsn0w starts, click browse and and select the original iOS 4 Firmware IPSW file.
  4. Now wait for Redsn0w to process the firmware file and select next.
  5. On this screen, check mark “Install Cydia” and press next.
  6. Now power off your iPod Touch 2G and connect it with your computer. Please only press next once you are 100 % sure that your phone is properly powered off and plugged to the computer.
  7. Now follow the onscreen instruction to complete your jailbreak. This process will take some time so do not interrupt installation or disconnect your device.
  8. The device will reboot automatically once Redsn0w finishes the process.

And there you go! You now have your iPod 2G jailbroken on iOS 4.0.2 using Redsn0w.

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Disclaimer: Please follow this procedure at your own risk. AddictiveTips won’t be held responsible if this method incurs any permanent or non-permanent damage to your device.

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  • Chris

    I did this completely as directed but my iPod won’t boot up the only way it would boot up is if I unplugged it and restarted the system but it never loaded with the jailbreak it is not a mc model it is running on ios 4 and I have the correct ipsw file and file of redsn0w so if anyone could help just comment back please