is there anyway to jailbreak the most recent iPod touch firmware?

[ManBearPig]

Without downloading the firmware, hacking it, and then upgrading? Like anything like ziphone?

 

[ViRGE]

You can use QuickPWN with the iPod Touch 1G. The iPod Touch 2G is not currently hackable.

 

[ManBearPig]

that site is horrible. i cant figure out where to download the program which does NOT require me to download a whole new firmware.

 

[mugs]

Just wondering - what is the purpose of "jailbreaking" an iPod touch? Are there applications that you can put on it that aren't available through the app store?

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: mugs
Just wondering - what is the purpose of "jailbreaking" an iPod touch? Are there applications that you can put on it that aren't available through the app store?

Yup, tons. Jailbreaking installs Installer.app and Cydia, two aftermarket installer programs that link up with repositories around the world. Everything from SSH to custom iPhone preference apps (like for disabling spelling correction) are available.

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: Kazaam
that site is horrible. i cant figure out where to download the program which does NOT require me to download a whole new firmware.

QuickPWN.

 

[ManBearPig]

umm it stops at the first step..."browsing for firmware"

lame...i guess you do need to download firmware or something.

 

[ViRGE]

You already have the firmware. iTunes keeps a copy of it.

 

[ManBearPig]

it doesnt do anything though, the circle spins a bit, the browse button becomes clickable again, and i cant go forward.

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: Kazaam
it doesnt do anything though, the circle spins a bit, the browse button becomes clickable again, and i cant go forward.

You may have to manually point it to the firmware file. You'll have to check and see where it's located on your specific OS.

 

[bigben2wardpitt]

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