Jailbreaking iPad with Limera1n for Mac

Posted by unlocker under Jailbreak, iPad on Wednesday Oct 20, 2010

Recently, Geohot released the Limera1n for Mac that can jailbreak iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 3G and the new iPod Touch 4G.

Before we proceed in the step-by-step procedure of jailbreaking your iPad, here are some of the important things that you must remember:

  • This guide is specifically for iPad users only. It will not work on other devices by Apple. You may search the site for specific instructions in jailbreaking your gadget.
  • Jailbreaking your iPad may void its warranty with Apple and please proceed with caution.
  • Backup your files before proceeding to prevent the loss of all of your files.
  • Limera1n supports iOS 3.2.2 and you need to update your iPad to iOS 3.2.2 and jailbreak it using Limera1n.
  • This guide is specifically made for Mac users.
  • Please ensure that you are equipped with iTunes 9.2 or later version.

Here is the step-by-step guide:

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 iPad is connected to your computer.

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

Step 5: Limera1n puts your iPad 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 iPad 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 iPad and you will see a new application called Limera1n in your iPad.

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

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

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

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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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