Absinthe 2.0.2 released for iOS 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak *UPDATE 2*

[AppleHacker]

Absinthe 2.0 has arrived!



After copious amounts of work and many sleepless nights Absinthe 2.0 is finally here to jailbreak your device. This release has been a large collaborative effort between Chronic-Dev Team and iPhone Dev Teams (Jailbreak Dream Team)

This jailbreak supports firmware 5.1.1 ONLY and is again one of the most easiest jailbreaks to use (so easy your grandma could do it ;D)


Absinthe 2.0 supports the following devices:

iPad1,1 – 2,1 – 2,2 – 2,3 – 3,1 – 3,2 – 3,3

iPhone2,1 – 3,1 – 3,3 – 4,1

iPod3,1 – 4,1

(Support for iPad2,4 will be added at a later date)


How To Use Absinthe 2.0:

1. Make a backup of your device in iTunes by right clicking on your device name under the ‘Devices’ menu and click ‘Back Up’.

2. Once your backup is complete return to your device and go to Settings – General – Reset – Erase all Content and Settings. This will make the jailbreak process much faster.

3. Open Absinthe and be sure you are still connected via USB cable to your computer.

4. Click ‘Jailbreak’ and wait…. just be patient and do not disconnect your device.

5. Once jailbroken return to iTunes and restore your backup from earlier. Right click on your device name under the ‘Devices’ menu in the left panel of iTunes and click ‘Restore from Back Up…’ then select the latest backup you created before. (restoring this backup will return all the content previously on your device ie, apps, photos, etc.)

6. Thanks for using Absinthe, enjoy your jailbroken iDevice!

****UPDATE 1****



****UPDATE 2****



Download Links

Absinthe2.0.2 MacOSX (10.5, 10.6, 10.7)

Absinthe2.0.2 Windows (XP/Vista/Win7)

Absinthe2.0.2 Linux (x86/x86_64)

CLI version of "rocky-racoon" JB for Win/Mac

Download
Mediafire Link

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Note: If your device is jailbroken tethered on IOS 5.1.1 then to convert an iOS 5.1.1 tethered jailbreak to an untethered jailbreak use Rocky Racoon 5.1.1 Untether

[>|SuperBee|<]

Uploaded Mac version to mediafire for when the original link gets overloaded.

Mediafire: Absinthe 2.0.1 MacOSX (10.5, 10.6, 10.7)

Mediafire: Absinthe 2.0.1 Windows (XP/Vista/Win7)

Mediafire: Absinthe 2.0.1 Linux (x86/x86_64)

[inf21]

Here is a list of the devices that Absinthe 2.0 is capable of jailbreaking:

Devices that have been tested to work:

iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4 CDMA
iPhone 4S
iPad 1
iPad 2 Wifi
iPad 2 GSM
iPad 2 CDMA
iPad 3 Wifi
iPad 3 CDMA
iPad 3 Global
iPod 3G
iPod 4G
Apple TV 2
Unsupported devices:

Apple TV 3

[maly]

Full list of compatible devices for 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak are as follows:

iPhone 4S
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPad (3rd gen)
iPad 2
iPad 1
iPod touch 3G
iPod touch 4G
Apple TV 2G

How To Use Absinthe iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak
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Step 1: Download Absinthe 2.0 from here(first post)

Step 2: Once the tool has been downloaded, find the compressed file and extract all of the contents like you would with any standard zip file. Place the files on your desktop for easy and quick access.

Step 3: Using a standard 30-pin connector cable, connect the device to be jailbroken with your computer.

Step 4: Launch the Absinthe tool through the executable file which you downloaded in step 1. When launched, the program will show an initial interface that will have some text-based information on it, and a “Jailbreak” button.

How To Use Absinthe iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak

Step 1: Download Absinthe 2.0 from the OP.

Step 2: Once the tool has been downloaded, find the compressed file and extract all of the contents like you would with any standard zip file. Place the files on your desktop for easy and quick access.

Step 3: Using a standard 30-pin connector cable, connect the device to be jailbroken with your computer.

Step 4: Launch the Absinthe tool through the executable file which you downloaded in step 1. When launched, the program will show an initial interface that will have some text-based information on it, and a “Jailbreak” button.

Step 5: If the device is connected properly as per step 3 then the Jailbreak button should be available. Press the button to begin the jailbreak process.

The initial Absinthe tool for iOS 5.0.1 accompanied with it a new method for jailbreaking iOS devices, so with that in mind, don’t be alarmed if the device looks like if it is going through a restore process. The progress bar on the Absinthe GUI will provide user feedback, please don’t touch the device at this time.

Step 6: When the payload process is complete and you’re confronted with your device’s lock screen, the ever familiar Cydia icon will be present on the home screen. The device is now successfully jailbroken untethered and you can now install any extensions or packages via Cydia, provided that your device is supported by them.

[djmajor1980]

Solution to "Absinthe 2.0.4"-Jailbreak-Problems

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How to perform a CLEAN RESTORE, which can be jailbroken with "Absinthe 2.0.4" afterwards

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Solutions for some iTunes errors

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Advanced solutions for various issues

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Toubleshooting for "OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.x"

It should work for these Operating-Systems:

- OS X: Mountain Lion, Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard
- Bootcamp Win7 64bit
- ("native") Win7 64bit
- ("native") Win7 32bit
- other Win-Versions (like XP and Vista in either 32bit or 64bit builds) should work, too

To iPhone 4S- and iPad 3-Users: iOS 6.0 has been released! Do not attempt to update to iOS 6 if you like to jailbreak. The downgrade-loophole has been closed!
If you want to re-restore your iDevice for whatever reason to iOS 5.1.1 (for e.g. heavy issues, battery drain..etc...) it has to be already on iOS 5.1.1 ! Only then you will be able to re-restore 5.1.1 . Of you course you will need your iOS 5.1.1 bobbs/tickets/shsh !

How to perform a CLEAN RESTORE, which can be jailbroken with "Absinthe 2.0.4" afterwards:


My proposals have to be applied BEFORE you actually attempt to jailbreak with "Absinthe 2.0.4"!


Recommendations and Precautions:
(!!!Before & During the restore- AND jailbreak-process!!!)

- always use the original Apple-USB-Sync-Cable

- always disconnect EVERY USB-device except the iDevice you want to jailbreak

- always connect the iDevice DIRECTLY to the jailbreaking-computer (NO USB-hubs or anything like it, NO dockingstation)

- always make sure the iDevice is fully charged ("my" absolute minimum: "half of the battery" left)

- always use latest iTunes

- always make sure iTunes has access to the internet, or that you have at least a "TSS-server" or "shsh-server" running (like "TinyUmbrella") which makes iTunes think it is communicating with Apple's servers. If you use a firewall, make sure it does not block iTunes.

- always DISABLE every password/-code or sim card protection on your iDevice (you can re-enable them again after the jailbreak)

- iPhone and iPad+Cellular- users: leave your SIM-Card in the iPhone/iPad and temporarily disable Sim-Code-Protection and Pin-Protection -> it comes handy for accelerated activation

- it is always a good idea to restart your computer (no matter if Mac or PC/Windows) before you begin to restore or to jailbreak.
(My Mac-Computers tend to behave strangely with the newest builds of "Java" and "Flash-Player". "Java" is used in many programs. For e.g. with "JDownloader" or printing with "Deutsche-Post-DHL-Online-Franking-Poststamps-Printing" . Flash-Player is used for example with "YouTube" and such services. Always keep your Flash-Player up-to-date!)
So, restart and do not use any other programs before finishing with the jailbreak "Absinthe 2.0.4" or the "restore-process"!

- Consider to temporarily disable any "auto-starting" or "auto-launching" programs, which are started with your "Operating-System" for e.g. : "Antivirus-Programs, Nero, Power DVD, Adobe" and likewise !

- General advice for Windows-/PC- users: Run ALL iTunes and iPhone/iPod/iPad related software as administrator (-> "right click" your mouse and choose "run as administrator")


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Now, if you are sure you have considered and applied the "Recommendations and Precautions" from the top, follow these simple steps in order to perform a "CLEAN RESTORE", which can be jailbroken by "Absinthe" afterwards:

1) Restore the iDevice from scratch via latest iTunes with an All-New-Fresh iOS 5.1.1 (simply resetting "contents and settings" is NOT enough for some iDevices)

iPhone 4 GSM -users: Make sure you restore to the current "iOS 5.1.1 - 9B208" Firmware.

2) When iTunes recognizes the iDevice after the completion of the restore-process, proceed by setting up as NEW iPad/iPhone/iPod touch!

3) Do NOT setup/configure your Wifi/Wlan-Network when going through the "Slide-to-setup-menue" <- I don't really know how to call it ; The iPad/iPhone/iPod brings it on after the first start-up.
Don't configure anything. Whenever possible, for e.g. with "iCloud" or "Register your iPhone/iPod/iPad", SKIP it!
Again: Remember to set up as NEW iDevice!

4) iPhone- and iPad+Cellular- users have to WAIT for the "successful activation-message" in the iTunes-window. iTunes will be stating something like: "Your iPhone/iPad is activated...". If you see it, THEN and ONLY then, proceed to the last step!
Again: If iTunes asks, then set up as NEW iPhone/iPad

iPod- and iPad Wifi- users will just see the normal "iPod/iPad-General-Information-Screen" in the iTunes-Window. If you see it, you are good to proceed.
Again: If iTunes asks, then set up as NEW iPod/iPad

5) Perform the Jailbreak "Absinthe 2.0.4" and follow the "Absinthe 2.0.4 How-to" like shown in Post #1 (the opening post) by "AppleHacker". Start with step "3." !





Solutions for some iTunes errors

If you keep getting errors (including "ERROR 21") with "iTunes" or "Absinthe 2.0.4" still continues to fail, your best bet should be this:


For Mac-Users:

- Check for "(Apple-) Software Updates". If there are updates -> download and install them.
- Go to Programs -> Utilities -> Disk Utilities -> select your Mac OS X-Partition -> Select "Repair Permissions" and let the Mac do the trick -> afterwards repeat the same with "Repair-Volume"
- Continue with the step "For Mac- and Windows-Users:"



For Windows- users:

- Start the "Apple Software-Update"-program and install the iTunes- and iPhone/iPod/iPad related software and updates
- General advice: run ALL iTunes and iPhone/iPod/iPad related software as administrator (-> right click and choose "run as administrator")
- Continue with the next step "For Mac- and Windows-Users:"




For Mac- and Windows- users:

- Create a new user-account in Mac OS X or Windows (depends what computer you are on) with administrator's rights, before you restore to the iOS 5.1.1 ! The "guest-account" will not work for you. It needs to be with administrative rights. After you created the new user account follow my guide like written above.
Make sure sure you really stick to all precautions, recommendations and steps I have given you at the beginning. Often very small negligences will result in failure.
Simply re-do the whole restore-procedure, starting with "Step 1)", using the newly created user account !



Advanced solutions for various issues

If you are still reading this, -after you have gone through the red and yellow written advice- because the restore didn't work for you, I suggest you do this:



Software-related:

- use "TinyUmbrella's SSH- and shsh-server" instead of the "iTunes-built-in-server"
- try the "iREB r5" -tool (made by "iH8sn0w), especially if you want to restore a custom-firmware with modded "baseband" -configuration
- try if "custom-firmwares" work for you
- try one of the "UP-TO-DATE / CURRENT" version of these jailbreak-tool-alternatives in the FOLLOWING order:
a) "Redsn0w"
b) "cinject"
c) "PwnageTool"
d) "Sn0wbreeze"
e) "iFaith"



Hardware-related:

- use "DFU-Mode" to restore ("How-To-DFU-Mode" can be found further down in this thread @ iTunes error "20, 21 and 3194", see either step "4) to 7) for Windows-users" or step "5) to 9) for OSX-users" )
- try different computer
- try different Operating System
- and last but not least: if possible try another original Apple-USB-Sync-Cable







For Mac users there is another (possible) fix:

You should try this ONLY if your machine is acting-up all crazy and if you are desperate enough to try. It is called the: "PRAM + NVRAM" -Reset. In my case it fixed several issues (especially after "Apple-Combo-Updates") like: Not working sound-card, not working wifi-sync with iTunes, other iTunes related issues, blocked foto-stream and such. However, it should really be your last call and you should have backed up your important stuff. If you really choose to perform this "PRAM + NVRAM"-Reset, then you should seriously consider to reinstall your OS X at a future date, when you have enough spare time to do so, because there might be a flaw in your OS X which is not good!
After you have gone through the "PRAM + NVRAM"-Reset return to the "For Mac- and Windows- users:"-advice and start from there.

How to do a "PRAM + NVRAM" -Reset on Mac OS X:

-> close all running programs
-> disconnect all hubs, printers, docks...simply everything...
-> connect an USB-Keyboard (wireless/bluetooth keyboards will not work)
-> if you happen to have a "MacBook" of some sort, connect the "Mag-SafePower-Charger" (or in simple words: Connect it to electrical-power)
-> disable the "Lion-Resume"-function temporarily
-> turn on your speakers and adjust the volume to a level, on which you can clearly distinguish system-sounds (you will need them for the process)
-> restart your Mac
-> as soon as the screen goes dark/shuts off IMMEDIATELY press the follwing keys at the same time: "alt + cmd + r + p"
-> keep holding them until you hear the "apple-welcome-bleep-sound" for the 2nd time!!! !!! Yes, 2 times !!!
-> then release the keys
-> the Mac will boot up like usual. That's it, the reset is done.





SMC-Reset:

(one of the last counter-measures I could think of)
Please read and understand what a SMC-Reset is and what it does.
Continue reading further down @ Toubleshooting for "OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.x"
Personally I only consider it for "Mac OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.x" users, but maybe you get lucky.






Since a number of users run into the iTunes error "20, 21 and 3194" here is one possible solution:


Windows-users:

1) Navigate to : C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
2) In "hosts" delete this entry: 74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com
3) Then try to restore again using "DFU-Mode"
You get into "DFU-Mode" by doing this:
4) Connect your iDevice to your PC or Mac via USB cable and launch iTunes.
5) Hold down the Home+Power button for 10 seconds.
6) After 10 seconds, release the "power button" but keep holding the "home button" until iTunes detects your iPhone in recovery mode.
Once your iDevice is in DFU mode, you should see nothing on its screen. It should be completely blank.
7) Proceed with "Step 1)"




Mac-users:

1) Use "TinkerTool" to show "hidden- and system- files".
2) Navigate to your hosts file: It is in Macintosh HD/etc/hosts.
3) Add the following lines to the very bottom/end of the hosts file:
" 74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com"
4) Safe your changes and quit "hosts file"
5) Then use "DFU-Mode" to restore. You get there by doing this:
6) Connect your iDevice to your PC or Mac via USB cable and launch iTunes.
7) Hold down the Home+Power button for 10 seconds.
8) After 10 seconds, release the "power button" but keep holding the "home button" until iTunes detects your iPhone in recovery mode.
Once your iDevice is in DFU mode, you should see nothing on its screen. It should be completely blank.
9) Proceed with "Step 1)"





Toubleshooting for "OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.x"

OS X Mountain Lion -Problems (possible problem fixes):



How to run Absinthe 2.0.4 on "OS X ML":

1.) Download Absinthe 2.0.4 from post #1
2.) Right click on the Absinthe icon and select “Show Package Contents”
3.) Navigate to the Contents/MacOS folder and right click on Absinthe 10.6 and select "Open With…Terminal"
4.) This will invoke the GUI interface of Absinthe 2.0.4 ! Now you can proceed with the jailbreak like described in the tutorials / instructions.





Absinthe version compatible with "OS X -ML":

Sinful-Member "predator" has provided a helpful post. So check it out and download the modified "Absinthe" -Version. Please, don't forget to press his "Thanks-button"!
SiNfuL iPhone - View Single Post - Absinthe 2.0.4 Released {iPad2,4 is now supported}





Absinthe still won't open:

Mountain Lion (well, technically it is "Gatekeeper") will check it's security settings to see what sorts of apps are allowed to launch.
Located in the "General" tab of the "Security & Privacy" preference pane is a setting called “Allow applications downloaded from,” with three options:

- Anywhere: This choice uses the same set of rules as every previous version of Mac OS X. If an app isn’t known malware and you approve it, it opens.
- Mac App Store: When this choice is selected, any apps not downloaded from the Mac App Store will be rejected when you try to launch them.
- Mac App Store and identified developers: This is the new default setting in Mountain Lion. In addition to Mac App Store apps, it also allows any third-party apps that have been signed by an identified developer to run.

So, make sure you enable/choose the setting "Anywhere", otherwise "Absinthe" can NOT be run!






SMC -Reset (System Management Controller -Reset):

This fix is intended for those users who are on "OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.x)" and are facing a weird behavior of their Mac-Computers.
Other "OS X- Version-Users" might as well test, if their problem is solved -> but I doubt that it will, since this fix focuses on a failure which might appear when updating to "OS X - ML"!
It deals with quite a lot of system-glitches which I had after updating. It Works for ALL Mac/Apple -computers!


A few of those issues the "SMC-Reset" could solve are:

- Several Hard-Drive issues
- All sorts of PowerNap-problems
- Programs have persistent errors (even after “fresh” re-installations)
- The computer's fans run at high speed although the computer is not experiencing heavy usage and is properly ventilated.
- The computer doesn't respond to the power button when pressed.
- A portable Mac doesn't appear to respond properly when you close or open the lid.
- The computer sleeps or shuts down unexpectedly.
- The computer is running unusually slowly although it is not experiencing abnormally high CPU utilization.



You have to stick precisely to the instructions. If you skip one single step you might run into terrible problems!
This is how you do it.

Before actually resetting the SMC you HAVE to cover these steps:

1. Press Command + Option + Escape to force quit any application that is not responding.
2. Put your Mac to sleep by choosing the Apple menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing "Sleep". Wake the computer after it has gone to sleep.
3. Restart your Mac by choosing the Apple menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing "Restart".
4. Shut down your Mac by choosing the Apple menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing "Shut Down".
5. Unplug the MagSafe power adapter from the Mac and the wall power socket for at least 30 seconds. Then re-connect it again! Now choose your Mac-computer-model from the Guide below and continue with the correct guide for your computer.



For all MacBook and MacBook Pro WITH REMOVABLE BATTERIES:

1. Shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
5. Release the power button.
6. Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
7. Press the power button to turn on the computer.



For all MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air WITH NON-REMOVABLE BATTERIES:

1. Shut down the computer.
2. Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
3. On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
4. Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
5. Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.



For all MacPro, iMac, Mac Mini, xServe; simply all desktop computers:

1. Shut down the computer.
2. Unplug the computer's power cord.
3. Wait fifteen seconds.
4. Attach the computer's power cord.
5. Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: For Intel-based Xserve computers that are not responding, you can shut down locally, or by using remote commands, or by pressing and holding the power button for five seconds.

That's it you are done!
Now you are ready to restore or jailbreak. Start with "Step 1)"!



Still encountering problems with Absinthe on "OS X ML" ?
-> Well then try using the current Version of "redsnow" .





My Line-Up of iDevices and the system I successfully restored and jailbroke with :

iDevices: iPhone 4S, iPod touch 4G, iPad 1+Cellular ; all on "fresh" iOS 5.1.1 firmware
Operating Systems: OS X Lion 10.7.4, Bootcamp Win7 64bit
Computers: MacBook Air 2010 and MacBook Pro 2010



...whenever I stumble across more pieces of important information for the "Absinthe-Jailbreak-iTunes-Puzzle", I will add them here. So if the suggestions didn't work for you, check back a few days later, maybe I found some more interesting facts...



Good Luck

[AppleHacker]

****UPDATE 1****



Download Links

Absinthe2.0.1 MacOSX (10.5, 10.6, 10.7)

Absinthe2.0.1 Windows (XP/Vista/Win7)

Absinthe2.0.1 Linux (x86/x86_64)

****UPDATE 2****



Download Links

Absinthe2.0.2 MacOSX (10.5, 10.6, 10.7)

Absinthe2.0.2 Windows (XP/Vista/Win7)

Absinthe2.0.2 Linux (x86/x86_64)

[rockstar]

file is big, damn jailbreak

[samaniego721]

Page view limit exceeded. Error message. We are going to need a mirror site. Lol

[Yungromeo31]

Quick question ::

it says support for iphone 4 and ipad 2 will be at a later date but on the right there's a downloadable Absinthe for iphone 4 and ipad 2.

So.. Can i untethere 5.1.1. on my iphone 4?

[boyzie]

So can I jailbreak my ipad 2 now with this? in one part it says it supports it in another part it says it will support it later.

[joey00]

Can't wait til I get home from to jailbreak my iPhone 4.....
Many thanks Pod2g and everyone else involved, all your hard work is appreciated

[wa2ruff]

Much thanks and appreciation to Pod2g and all involved!!!

[jez5005]

will this do my iphone 4s.....anybody ???

[rockstar]

Originally Posted by jez5005

will this do my ipone 4s.....anybody ???

read the original post dammit

[tiltsux]

NOT SUPPORTED DEVICES:

- iPad2 WiFi R2 (new model)

That's such bs

[Wendee82]

Originally Posted by rockstar

read the original post dammit

[djmajor1980]

the mac version doesn't work for me!

At the very last moment after rebooting it stops saying: Waiting for process to complete....

after a while Absinthe stops and says: Uups something went wrong! Try re-jailbreaking

3 times now and i have done everything like apple hacker stated in the opening post

FUUUUUUUUUUUCK

[tsvetanov]

Would there be any problem if I already got jailbroken device with tethered redsnow, just to jailbreak with absinthe over that ???

[applehuntr117]

one word: AWESOME!!!! Thanks apple hacker you the man!

[AusChris]

Spoke too soon - didn't work. No cydia.

I go to jailbreak again and it seems my ipad 3 got detected as an ipad 1