[GUIDE] Redsn0w Lite on a PC (With Pictures)

[-tcq42-]

I know there are already two guides out, but I wanted to write one because of the sheer volume of questions I am getting.

Originally Posted by Materials needed

1. Redsn0w lite
2. Xpwn-Nightly for Windows
3. iRecovery for Windows
3. 2.2.1 Update .ipsw
4. 2.1.1 Update .ipsw
5. Microsoft Visual C++ (May not be needed)
6. Boot helper

Originally Posted by Step 1

Transfer the files inside the "rslite101/CustomPackages" folder into the "xpwn-windows-nightly/XPwn-0.5.7-Win32/bundles" folder. Then, transfer the files inside the "rslite101/Firmwarebundles" folder into the "xpwn-windows-nightly/Xpwn-0.5.7-win32/Firmwarebundles" folder.

Originally Posted by Step 2

Once that is done Download the 2.2.1 firmware .ipsw as provided above. Rename it to OriginalFW (do not include .ipsw in the end!) and place it in the "x-pwn-windows-nightly\Xpwn-0.5.7-win32" folder.

Originally Posted by Step 3

Here is where you need some command prompt skills...
Go into command prompt and type exactly what this picture shows, although the directories maybe different...


Press enter and enter this:



It should start making the new patchedfw.ipsw.

Note: if you get the error that says could not open ipsw, it probably means you named your .ipsw "OriginalFW.ipsw" instead of "OriginalFW". If you include the .ipsw at the end, your computer will read it as "OriginalFW.ipsw.ipsw". However, if you are on a computer that does not hide extensions to known files, make sure you name it "OriginalFW.ipsw".

Originally Posted by Step 4

Boot your iPod touch into DFU mode. To do this, follow these steps...
1. Plug your iPod into the computer.
2. Press and hold the home and sleep button.
3. Keep holding them until you hear a beep, let go of the sleep button
4. Keep holding the home button until you hear another beep, let go of the home button.
5. You should be in DFU mode.

Your screen should be blank (black) if you are in DFU mode. You can double check by connecting it to the computer. If iTunes says it's in recovery mode, you're in DFU mode.

Originally Posted by Step 5

Download the 2.1.1 .ipsw file provided above. Rename its extension from .ipsw to .zip and extract it. Once that's done, take out the file from the folder "Firmware\DFU" called iBSS.n72ap.RELEASE.dfu and put it somewhere where the extensions aren't crazy.

Originally Posted by Step 6

Install iRecovery, it's provided up there. Also, you need to install the LibUSB that comes with the iRecovery package. If you are using Vista, make sure you run LibUSB installer in compatibility mode with Windows XP and run as administrator. If iRecovery doesn't work and it says it can't run side by side or something, install the C++ file I provided above.

Originally Posted by Step 7

The command prompts are back...
Your iPod should be in DFU mode and you should have the LibUSB fully working. If not try again, because you will get stuck.
Type what the command prompt says, the directories may be slightly different.



Now, make sure your iPod is in DFU mode and plugged in

Then press enter and type in...



It should say upload complete. If it says that your iPod was not found, your LibUSB is messed up or you're not in DFU mode.

Originally Posted by Step 8

Unplug your iPod and plug it back in after about 10 seconds, your screen should go white.
Since I'm not going to JB my iPod again, I can't provide result images. However, I can show you what you can type in...



Don't mind everything above the last command.
Press enter, if your iPod is plugged in and in DFU mode, it should give you a really long row of lines and say that it is starting command prompt...and it will say something along the lines of, "1iPhone$" or something like that. Don't worry about those, type what is below.

Here is where you type in the following. Make sure you do it one line at a time.

Remember, one line at a time. Once it's done, exit out of command prompt

Originally Posted by Step 9

Go into iTunes, it will detect your iPod in DFU mode. Press Shift and click the Restore button. It will let you browse your hard drive. Select the patchedFW we made before. It should be in the Xpwn folder.

Originally Posted by Step 10

After restore, your screen will go black and it will say your iPod is not recognized. Don't you worry...

Use boot helper now. It has on screen instructions and is pretty self explanatory. So I don't think I need to write anything.

If you mess up, try again. If you did it right, your iPod should be booting up.

Note: If you have to reboot and your iPod becomes useless, use the boot tool. It will boot up again.

Another thing: If you don't have Cydia installed after you JB, it's because you messed up when moving the custompackages contents into the Xpwn directory. Remember to only move the files, not the folders! You have to remake your patchedFW .ipsw to get Cydia back.

Have fun with your jailbreak!


DISCLAIMER: IF IN THE EVENT THAT YOUR IPOD IS BRICKED, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. I DID NOTHING MORE THAN PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO WHAT YOU DO TO YOUR IPOD.

Feedback and corrections are welcome.

Originally Posted by Credits

Me for making the guide
iPhone dev team for redsn0w lite and Xpwn-Nightly.
GenTiradentes for compiling iRecovery. Original credit to Chronic dev.
The people who made Boot Helper, the author does not want his name out to the public

If you don't understand something, refer to Xlr8's video.

Please refrain from asking too many questions. I'm getting hit left and right.

[snoopwong]

Great for poor vista user, Thanks man

[thunderstruck7]

if the boothelper does what i think it does, that will be SO helpful when it comes time to reboot.

[-tcq42-]

It does what you think it does. You just run it every time you have to reboot and wa-la.

[-Kerrigan-]

Dang I keep getting "The system cannot find the path specified." I guess I'll wait for a GUI...

[Moose_]

Thanks I will be using this tomorrow.

[1adam1]

hey thanks a bunch.

[-tcq42-]

Originally Posted by -Kerrigan-

Dang I keep getting "The system cannot find the path specified." I guess I'll wait for a GUI...

Your directories might be different than mine. Therefore, you can't type in everything I type in on the guide. You have to think a little bit, just a little.

[-Kerrigan-]

I have, I know I have to replace your name with my account name, but I keep getting the same thing.

[xX_HaCkZzZ_Xx]

I Think I Will Just Wait Untill Un-Tethered Comes Out