Seas0nPass Apple TV 5.0.1 (iOS 5.1.1) Jailbreak

>|SuperBee|< · 05-25-2012, 08:12 AM

Seas0nPass provides an UNTETHERED jailbreak of the 2nd gen Apple TV running the latest 5.0.1 (iOS 5.1.1 - 9B206f) software that was released on May 10th, 2012.

Older Apple TV versions can be used with Seas0nPass if you have saved firmware signatures.

The 3rd gen Apple TV is not yet supported.

Download Links
Seas0nPass for Mac [10.6 or later]
Seas0nPass for Windows [XP or later]

Video tutorial
Troubleshooting tips

Pre-launch checklist
Latest version of iTunes.
Latest version of Seas0nPass (use links above).
A micro USB cable.
Disconnect any iPods, iPhones, and iPads from your computer.

Which plugins are currently supported on 5.0.1 (iOS 5.1.1)?

Couch Surfer (works)
Last.fm (works)
Maintenance (works)
Media Player (works)
NitoTV (works)
Plex (works)
RSS Feeds (works)
Rowmote (works)
Weather (works)
XBMC (works) (RESTART APPLE TV BEFORE INSTALLING XBMC)
Overflow (not working)
Remote HD (not working)

Using Seas0nPass to jailbreak the Apple TV
Step 1: Unzip the 'Seas0nPass.zip' file and launch Seas0nPass.

Step 2: Select the 'Create IPSW' button to start the jailbreak process.

Step 3: The latest Apple TV software will be downloaded and used to create a custom 'jailbroken' software file.

Step 4: When prompted, connect your Apple TV to your Mac/PC using a micro-USB cable (leave power cable disconnected).

Once the light on the front of the Apple TV begins to flash rapidly, point the remote at the Apple TV and hold both the MENU and PLAY/PAUSE buttons for 7 seven seconds.

Note: This step will require the silver (aluminum) Apple TV remote that was included with the ATV2. The older, white (plastic) remotes will not work.

Step 5: iTunes will open automatically and start the restore process.

Step 6: iTunes will confirm the restore when complete - your Apple TV is now jailbroken!

Note: To confirm the jailbreak was successful a (temporary) red FC logo will appear in place of the Settings icon - as shown below.

Using Seas0nPass for a 'tethered boot'
Some Apple TV software versions require a tethered boot. This means the Apple TV must be connected to a computer for a brief moment during startup.

Note 2: The Apple TV MUST be disconnected from the computer (for at least a brief moment) after restoring in iTunes for the tethered boot process below to work properly.

Step 1: Open Seas0nPass and select the 'Boot Tethered' option.

Step 2: When prompted, connect the Apple TV to your computer via USB. Wait for the rapid flashing light then connect the power cable. Once both are connected hold both the 'MENU' and 'PLAY/PAUSE' buttons for 7 seven seconds.

Step 3: Seas0nPass will complete the tethered boot automatically. Once complete, remove the USB cable and connect the HDMI cable.

Note: Timing is key. Once the you receive the success message shown below, the USB cable should be removed and HDMI cable connected before the light on the front of the Apple TV stops flashing. (Don't worry there is ample to do this, so you don't need Superman speed).

Jenny33 · 05-25-2012, 10:35 AM

After re-jailbreak, how am I gonna install XBMC? Use atv black? or eden v11?

Thank you SuperBee!!!

>|SuperBee|< · 05-25-2012, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny33

After re-jailbreak, how am I gonna install XBMC? Use atv black? or eden v11?

Thank you SuperBee!!!

eden 11 is the version of xbmc. You can try atv flash black although I'm not positive it is compatible yet, i will be testing tonight after work. Otherwise you can always install it over ssh by following the instructions here:
How to Install XBMC on aTV 5.0 (iOS 5.1) - SiNfuL iPhone

>|SuperBee|< · 05-25-2012, 12:37 PM

aTV Flash (black) 1.5.1 with support for the new 5.1.1 untether is now up.
aTV Flash (black) 1.5.1 (Update 05/25/2012) - SiNfuL iPhone

ady199 · 05-25-2012, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny33

After re-jailbreak, how am I gonna install XBMC? Use atv black? or eden v11?

Thank you SuperBee!!!

first install nitotv

apt-get install com.nito.nitoTV

Then install the xbmc repo from inside nitotv

then:-

apt-get update
mkdir -p /Applications/AppleTV.app/Appliances
apt-get install org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2
mkdir -p /Applications/XBMC.frappliance
wget http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14341410/org.xbm...os-arm.deb
dpkg -i org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2_11.0-3_iphoneos-arm.deb
rm org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2_11.0-3_iphoneos-arm.debt

>|SuperBee|< · 05-25-2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ady199

first install nitotv

apt-get install com.nito.nitoTV

Then install the xbmc repo from inside nitotv

then:-

apt-get update
mkdir -p /Applications/AppleTV.app/Appliances
apt-get install org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2
mkdir -p /Applications/XBMC.frappliance
wget http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14341410/org.xbm...os-arm.deb
dpkg -i org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2_11.0-3_iphoneos-arm.deb
rm org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2_11.0-3_iphoneos-arm.debt

Or just use the new atv flash black 1.5.1

leezy · 05-25-2012, 02:11 PM

i run black its fine...

whoadie · 05-25-2012, 03:14 PM

Should I update and jailbreak my apple tv? Is it really worth it or should I go with the saying " If it's not broke don't fix it"

>|SuperBee|< · 05-25-2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoadie

Should I update and jailbreak my apple tv? Is it really worth it or should I go with the saying " If it's not broke don't fix it"

Kinda depends on if you want the new interface or not

whoadie · 05-25-2012, 03:36 PM

Thanks!! I do bout to give it a try!

knightflt · 05-25-2012, 08:02 PM

yes i did update to (ios 5.1.1) and installed the latest flash (black) 1.5.1 installed xbmc... LOvE the new atv3 interface in my opinion well worth the update

now for some reason it will not let me save the shsh blobs have the latest TinyUmbrella 5.11.00b just seems to sit there

Jenny33 · 05-25-2012, 08:39 PM

Why I kept getting error 21 when I try to use seas0n pass to restore my atv2?

>|SuperBee|< · 05-25-2012, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny33

Why I kept getting error 21 when I try to use seas0n pass to restore my atv2?

You might not have been making it into DFU mode.

Jenny33 · 05-25-2012, 09:08 PM

I don't know if it is coincidence. I turn off antivirus and it work.
Now, atv flash black take forever to transfer files. Is it really like this? I never used this before.

Thanks....

>|SuperBee|< · 05-25-2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny33

I don't know if it is coincidence. I turn off antivirus and it work.
Now, atv flash black take forever to transfer files. Is it really like this? I never used this before.

Thanks....

It is always best to disable any antivirus/firewalls when jail breaking, they often seem to cause issues. aTVFlash black should only take a minute or two to run. If it is taking forever kill it and try it again.

Jenny33 · 05-25-2012, 09:15 PM

It's been 10 minutes already still transfering file.
I reststart it and finished in a minute. Now, another issue. LOL
XBMC won't install. it show fail. What should I do to install XBMC?

thanks

XBMC broken package.

>|SuperBee|< · 05-25-2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny33

It's been 10 minutes already still transfering file.

Kill it and try it again.

Jenny33 · 05-25-2012, 09:30 PM

What am I gonna do? I can't install XBMC. Whenever I tried to install it, failed.
broken package.

>|SuperBee|< · 05-25-2012, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny33

What am I gonna do? I can't install XBMC. Whenever I tried to install it, failed.
broken package.

Did you make sure to reboot your apple tv after installing aTVFlash black?

Jenny33 · 05-25-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by >|SuperBee|<

Did you make sure to reboot your apple tv after installing aTVFlash black?

OH I need to reboot it? But, nitotv was install even I did not reboot it. I will reboot it now see whats gonna happen.

Thanks

OK, Now installing for how long? It's been awhile already and still installing.

---------- EDIT ----------

SUCCESS!!!! THANK YOU SUPERBEE!!!! YOU ARE REALLY A SUPER.
Now, time to install repo. I already done this. So I probably won't have a problem. Hopefully. LOL

Thank you!