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Absinthe 2.0.4 Arrives Fixing Additional Errors Along The Way

Andrew Grush — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:05:47 +0000

It’s only been about a week or so since Absinthe 2.0 first came out allowing iOS 5.1.1 users to jailbreak their devices without the need for tethering. So early into its initial release and we are now already up to version 2.0.4, which might leave you wondering why so many revisions so short after it’s release? Honestly, it is pretty much expected when it comes to something as difficult to do as create an untethered jailbreak solution. The Chronic Dev Team has done a wonderful job with Absinthe and you really can’t fault them if everything wasn’t working immediately, again they do this all for free just to give us a way to get the most out of our iPhones.

The newest update fixes many of the issues that put iPhone 4S jailbreakers in lockdown, such as the error -5 issue. With Absinthe 2.0.4 you can pretty much use this jailbreak solution with any iDevice that makes use of 5.1.1.

You can download the software here:

Whether you’ve already used a version of Absinthe 2.0 or not, it is recommended you back up your device and either reset your iDevice or use the iTunes Restore option before going ahead with a jailbreak. Absinthe 2.0 requires minimal steps and instructions to get it running, as we already mentioned in a previous post. As Absinthe 2.0 continues to evolve, you can expect other revisions to hit in the weeks to come.

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Greenpois0n Absinthe Untethered Jailbreak for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 now on Windows (Video)

Michael Kwan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:14:35 +0000

As promised, all the Windows-touting users in the audience can now get their hands on the untethered jailbreak solution for the Apple iPhone 4S and iPad 2. You might remember that Absinthe, the new untethered jailbreak tool from Dream Team, was previously released just a few days ago as a Mac-only solution, but they did promise that Windows people would get it too. So that day is now here.

Developed by Greenpois0n, Absinthe for Windows will work with the iPhone 4S running on iOS 5.0 and 5.0.1, as well as on the iPad 2 running on iOS 5.0.1. As with all the other jailbreak solutions that are out there, you proceed at your own risk and discretion. I imagine it’s only a matter of time before Apple pushes out a software update that breaks this jailbreak too. It’s always been a cat-and-mouse game with these people.

In any case, the direct download link for Absinthe Windows can be found on greenpois0n.com. Enjoy!

Video is about the mac version but essentially is the same thing.

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Greenp0ison’s iOS 4.2.1 untethered jailbreak is live

Michael Kwan — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:29:53 +0000

Just because it’s legal to do so doesn’t mean that you necessarily want to do it. Even so, the newest jailbreak for the iPhone is out in the world for those of you who are interested.

Not surprisingly, we’re once again turning our attention over to the Chronic Dev Team to find the newest version of Greenpois0n for your jailbreaking pleasure. The good news is that this is an untethered solution, meaning that you can reboot your iDevice without having to plug it into a computer.

For now, the Greenpois0n jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 is only for Macs, but we’re fully expecting the Windows and Linux equivalents to be pushed out soon enough. You might not even want to jailbreak anymore, though, since the Verizon iPhone already allows for hotspot sharing (and presumably the GSM version will follow… we hope). These jailbreaks can sometimes have odd effects on those with carrier unlocked iPhones too.

So, as is the case with all these jailbreaks, proceed at your own risk, caution, and discretion. It is called pois0n for a reason.

[Chronic Dev via Wired]

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Greenpois0n Jailbreak FAQ released for iOS devices

Fabrizio Pilato — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:59:10 +0000

For those who can’t wait for a Dev-Team developed jailbreak for your iPhone, iPad or iPods, then you may have looked at GreenPois0n as an alternative. The tool comes with no guarantee and raises many questions for users looking to break their 4.1 firmware. @omokas has posted an updated faq just 40 minutes ago explaining almost everything about the GreenPois0n Jailbreak, even including irc contact details to get a hold of the devs. Here’s a reprint from the original pastie post:

Greenpois0n FAQ

Q.Does GreenPois0n Unlock an iPhone ?
A.No it doesn’t.

Q.which devices does it support ?
A.It supports iPad (all versions), iPod Touch 3G , iPod Touch 4G, iPhone 3GS (Old&New Bootrom) and iPhone 4.
Will support iPod Touch 2G MC soon.

Q.Can I jailbreak without a Computer/MAC ?
A.No you can’t. Because the bootrom exploit used cannot be applied from userland.

Q.In which Operating Systems can I run Greenpois0n ?
A.In windows and linux for the moment. MAC Version will be released soon.

Q. How many exploits does Greenpois0n use ?
A. It uses 2 exploits. A bootrom exploit to gain root privileges and then a userland exploit to patch the kernel.

Q.I am on 4.2 betas.. why can’t I use Greenpois0n ?
A.For the moment greenpois0n doesn’t support beta versions.

Q. Which iOS versions does Greenpois0n support ?
A. For now it only supports 4.1

Q. I can’t activate my locked iPhone because I do not have the operator SIM or a PhoneBook SIM. How can I jailbreak ?
A. Greenpois0n hack-tivates your iPhone. Which means it will activate it without the original SIM or a PhoneBook SIM.

Q. I am having problems with greenpois0n, can I contact the devs to help me ?
A. Yes. You can download an IRC Client and login on server irc.chronic-dev.org in channel #Greenpois0n (Ask before your PM).

Q. Who developed and helped on greenpois0n ?
A. Posixninja, pod2g, comex, AriX, DHowett, chpwn, chronic, Jaywalker, OPK, semaphore, westbaer, etc.

Q. Is greenpois0n stable or should I trust Limera1n?
A. limera1n tool is unstable because it was made in 1 day. Greenpois0n is tested before release and its much more stable than limera1n.

Q. I jailbroke with RC3 or a lower version. If another version is released how can I install it ?
A. You must restore your device via iTunes (clean install .. “Set Up as New”) and then apply the jailbreak again.
This way you are 100% sure the new version will be installed to your device.

Q. Why do I have to do a clean restore in order to apply a new version ?
A. Because its safer. An unstable old version might not be fully replaced by the new one and you might experience problems.

Q. Do I need to plug in my iPhone to my computer in order for it to boot ?
A. No. At least in 4.1 the jailbreak is UNTETHERED which means you don’t need a PC to boot your device.
In next versions the exploit will be patched and it will be TETHERED, so you will need a PC to boot it.

Q. How do I donate to the devs ? Is it neccesary ?
A. It is not neccesary to donate. By donating you show your appreciation to the devs. You can donate by vising Greenpois0n site and clicking on the “Donate” button.

Q. I am on a locked 3GS and I want to unlock it. Can I update to 4.1 , jailbreak and then unlock ?
A. NO. You must wait for an unlock before updating to 4.1. You can’t preserve your baseband on a 3GS yet.

Q. I am on an iPhone 4 (4.0.1 or 4.0.2) and I want to jailbreak and unlock it. How can I do this ?
A. If you want to jailbreak with Greenpois0n you must update to 4.1. But you MUST use TinyUmbrella to preserve your Baseband before updating.
See guide here http://www.theapplepress.com/2010/09/08/iphone-4-1-upgrade-retain-original-baseband-unlock-tutorial/ .

Q. Can I ask something more ?
A. NO please don’t.. Its 8:05 and I have to finish my Homework till 10:00PM.. (just kidding of course)

FAQ by omokas (@omokas)

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Apple iPhone 4 gets GreenPois0n iOS 4.1 jailbreak

Michael Kwan — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:27:25 +0000

Did you upgrade to iOS 4.1 only to realize that there was no jailbreak available for it? Do you miss all of those unauthorized apps that you had previously? Fret not, my iPhone-touting friends, because now you have at least two options for breaking free of those shackles. It was only yesterday that we caught wind of the Limera1n jailbreak solution, and now today, you get another shot at the steel bars with the GreenPois0n tool.

It’s a bit of a shame that you have to go through these unauthorized solutions to get at the apps and tweaks that you want, but that’s become the nature of the game for smartphones. Android devices have rooting and iDevices have jailbreaking. From what I understand, Symbian devices are a little more open to hackery though.

In any case, GreenPois0n is out in the wild and it’ll work on the iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and the iPod touch (3rd and 4th gens). The jailbreak tool only works with Windows and Linux right now, but they’ll surely have a Mac version soon.

SOURCE: Giz via GreenPois0n

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