Limera1n was recently released by Geohot. The application can jailbreak the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 3G and the new iPod Touch 4G. Here is a simple guide to jailbreak you iPod Touch 3G and iPod Touch 4G. Users of iPod Touch 3G and 4G can use the new Limera1n while users of iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G can use Redsn0w to jailbreak their iDevice. Before we proceed with the complete step-by-step guide, here are some of the important reminders that you must bear in mind:

  • Jailbreaking may void the warranty of the device and please proceed with caution.
  • It is important to backup your iPod Touch so that you will have the copy of the files that you need.
  • You can update your device to iOS 4.1 and jailbreak it with Limera1n.
  • The Limera1n is currently available on Windows and Geohot will soon plan to release a version that will support Mac and Linux.
  • After jailbreaking your devices, make sure to look for tips in securing your device.
  • Make sure that you are running iTunes 9.2 or later.

Step 1: In your computer, download the latest version of Limera1n and save it on your desktop.

Step 2: Run the application.

Step 3: Make sure that your iPod Touch is connected to your computer.

Step 4: Click the “make it rain” button.

Step 5: Limera1n puts your iPod Touch in recovery mode.

Step 6: Press the home and power buttons.

Step 7: Release the power button and continue to press the home button.

Step 8: Limera1n will put your iPod Touch in DFU mode. Press the home button.

Step 9: You will see the Limera1n logo while the application is in process.

Step 10: When the process is successful, you will see “done” and a message.

Step 11: Restart your iPod Touch and you will see a new application called Limera1n in your iPod Touch.

Step 12: Click on the application and install the Cydia on your iPod Touch.

Step 13: After you install the application, reboot your iPod Touch.

Step 14: You will find Cydia on your iPod Touch and you can launch the Limera1n to uninstall Cydia.

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The news was already out that the new jailbreak solution for iPhone 4 will come out very soon. This particular jailbreak solution is also meant for iPod Touch and iPad using the iOS 4.1. The new jailbreak solution that will hit iPhone 4 users is GreenPois0n by the Chronic Dev-Team. If you are familiar with jailbreaking, then you know that GreenPois0n is the same tool that previously jailbreak for the iPhone OS 3.13 and for iPad S 3.2.

Just a week after the release of Apple’s iOS 4.1 and it seems like iPhone 4 jailbreak is on the way. A scoop from one of the members of Chronic Dev-Team said that the new GreenPois0n works beautifully with the iPhone 4G but it has to be done on the framebuffer code. More updates will be out in the public in a few days.

Chronic Dev-Team confirmed that they are working very hard on the new jailbreak and is almost ready to be launched. You can follow the team in Twitter to be updated on the progress of the project. With the new jailbreak solution, you will be able to do what you like and install different applications to your various devices designed and manufactured by Apple.

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