Sn0wBreeze 2.9.6 for iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak [Tutorial]

If you are eager to find out everything about jailbreak iOS devices, let me tell you that the latest stable jailbreak is for iOS 5.1.1 only. There are many jailbreak tools available such as Absinthe or RedSnow that perform jailbreak on your iPhone, iPad or iPod. However, if you are a fan of the iH8Sn0w with its SnowBreeze tool, there is some good news for you. The latest Sn0wBreeze 2.9.6 is available and it supports jailbreak 5 on all iOS 5.1.1 devices. This version does not bring many changes compared to the latest 2.9.5 Sn0wBreeze. The only thing that it is new is the fact that it supports Apple TV 2 on iOS 5.0.2 and it allows you to resize the root partition.

As you may imagine, SnowBreeze 2.9.6 brings you untethered jailbreak on your device and it works only on Windows, as all SnowBreeze tools do. Before you proceed the jailbreak itself, I want you to know that it does not support A5 devices such as iPhone 4S and iPad 3^rd generation. For these, you may want to look out for a different jailbreak tool.

So, in order to start jailbreak your iOS 5.1.1 using Sn0wBreeze 2.9.5, you should perform a back up for your files. I mean, this measure is necessary for all jailbreak tools. It is a way in which you keep your files safe.

Here are the steps you need to fulfill in order to start untethered jailbreak using Sn0wBreeze:

Step 1: Download SnowBreeze 2.9.6 for iOS 5.1.1

Step 2: Launch the application itself and click the blue arrow in the right side.

Step 3: Browse for the IPSW file and click on the Download iOS firmware button. For those of you who already installed the IPSW file, this is optional.

Step 4: Search for the IPSW file and select it. During this time, Sn0wBreeze will verify the file. After the process ends, click on the blue arrow again.

Step 5: Select the Expert mode and click on the General option. Those of you who do not have carrier check should mark Activate the iPhone and install SSH. Again, hit the blue arrow.

Step 6: In the new windows, select Build IPSW. Now, you need to wait until the program does its job. After this, connect your device to your computer.

Step 7: Click the OK button once the program completes the process and put your device in the DFU mode. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. A confirmation dialog will appear if everything went fine.

Step 8:  Open iTunes and select your device and hold the Shift key until you hit Restore. Search again for the IPSW file that Sn0wBreeze created. In this way, iTunes should start restoring your iOS device. During this time, you should do nothing to interrupt the process. After all ends, you will see another confirmation dialog. Press OK and you have a brand new jailbroken device to use. SnowBreeze 2.9.6 brings untethered jailbreak on your iOS 5.1.1 device in a couple of minutes.