I have an iPhone 4 with 5.1 on it. What are my options for Jailbreaking? What is recommended? From what I have read JB'ing 5.1 one does not seem very reliable and there doesn't seem to be an untethered version yet. Just need some advice before I proceed. Thanks
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What are my options for JB IPhone 4
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The 5.1 JB on the i4 is a tethered JB and it is reliable.
Up to you if you want to wait for an utethered version or go for it.
You can always restore to stock 5.1 if you dont like it.
Up to you if you want to wait for an utethered version or go for it.
You can always restore to stock 5.1 if you dont like it.
W/ the tethered JB, do you need to be connected to a computer when you install a tweak, etc. & need to respring, or only when you truly power the phone off?
Also, OP, there is an option to semi-tether after JB'ing 5.1. If you power the phone down while away from a computer, this will allow you to run stock 5.1 (albeit w/out email & another feature if I recall) until you get back to a computer to boot properly.
Semi-tether is a BigBoss hack designed for 5.0 ..
But, most say it works on 5.1 even though it was not updated nor intended for 5.1
Perhaps you could update us on your outcome ?
Was it easy
Does the tethered jb work ok
Dud you remain stock ?
Was it easy
Does the tethered jb work ok
Dud you remain stock ?
Okay so I used redsnow win_0.9.10b6. Everything seemed to be fine at first but the home button started acting up. It wouldn't work most of the time. So trying to reboot the phone wasnt working since i had to enter DFU mode every time. I did a factory restore through iTunes and the home button is fine now.