How To Semi Untether Jailbreak iOS 5 iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
Posted by unlocker on Friday Nov 18, 2011 Under JailbreakTop jailbreaks Redsn0w and Sn0wbreeze allow users of iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to jailbreak devices running of Apple’s iOS. However, they only supported tethered jailbreak. This means that you need to connect the iOS devices to the computer on every reboot. If you do not, your device will be stuck with the Apple logo.
The untethered jailbreak for the new iOS 5 is still on the works. There are also reports that there is a fake untethered jailbreak for iOS 5. Some people are taking advantage of the popularity of iOS 5 and Apple and just want to cause a stir or steal the scene. Always remember never to pay for a jailbreak service.
However, BigBoss released a new jailbreak package called SemiTether, which allows iDevice users to jailbreak their gadgets running in iOS 5 without thew need to connect to a PC. But this new jailbreak package comes with some limitations.
Here is the list of some of the limitations of the SemiTether:
1. Phone will reboot to the home screen.
2. Pre-installed apps will still be available except for important apps such as Mail and Safari.
3. You cannot use Cydia or other jailbreak app until boot tether.
4. It takes longer for the Phone to boot.
Despite the aforementioned drawbacks, it seems reasonable than to tether the jailbroken iOS 5 device on your computer. You can start installing the SemiTether jailbreak app in your iOS device by following these steps.
Step 1: Tether jailbreak your iOS device with Redsn0w .
Step 2: Launch Cydia.
Step 3: Click on “Manage.”
Step 4: Click on “Sources.”
Step 5: Click on “Edit” button at the upper right hand corner and tap on “Add Source.”
Step 6: Enter the URL (http://thebigboss.org/semitether) and tap on “Add Source.”
Step 7: After successfully adding SemiTether source and click on “Return to Cydia” button.
Step 8: Click on “Search” and look for SemiTether.
Step 9: Click on SemiTether on the search results and click on “Install” and “Confirm” buttons to install the app.
Step 10: After successfully installing the app, reboot your iOS device.
You will notice that the jailbroken iOS 5 device will reboot without getting stucj at the Apple logo. It is now in semitethered mode with the restrictions and limitations stated above. To use the iOS device normally, you will need to boot your jailbroken iOS 5 device.
It is reported that BigBoss is working on the issues of SemiTether. However, it is still in beta phase. Thus, everyone is advised to proceed with caution in jailbreaking their devices.