should I jailbreak

[kobeshane]

Hi I`m 10 and wondering if I should jail break my ipod touch currently running on 2.2.1 software.I bought it with entirely all my money and I`m out of money now, im scared it might break if I jailbreak.But if you advise me to jailbreak tell me why and what I should jailbreak it with I know it voids the warranty so tell me what to doplease.Its a 2nd gen ipod touch running on 2.2.1 firmware.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

You won't break or brick it by jailbreaking. If anything goes wrong, you can restore it through iTunes to its original factory condition. You might think about updating the firmware to 3.0 before doing anything, or waiting for the new 3.1 firmware due this month, hopefully.

Jailbreaking gives you access to many more good apps and themes (most of them free) available through Cydia, which is installed when you jailbreak.

Jailbreaking can really open up a new world as far as using your Touch.

[kobeshane]

Jailbreak 1 Non Jailbreak 0

But see Im out of money so In the meen time should I jailbreak with 2.2.1

oh ya what should I jailbreak with

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Try this:

http://modmyi.com/forums/ipod-news/638181-how-jailbreak-ipod-touch-redsn0w-1g-2g-os-x.html

[kobeshane]

cool guess I`ll download the jailbreak im so so so so so so so nervous

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

cool guess I`ll download the jailbreak im so so so so so so so nervous

Don't be nervous. Most of us were nervous when we first jailbroke, and some of us did it back in the days when it was much more complicated.

Just remember that you have a whole host of people here ready to pitch in and help you if you run into any difficulties.

Just remember to read the directions carefully.

Good luck and report back!

[shutter13]

Unless you paid for your iPod Touch with your own money...get your parents permission before you jailbreak your device. There really isn't much danger...but it's always a good idea to have their consent before you hack your 200 dollar device.

[kobeshane]

how long does the process take

[shutter13]

Never jailbroke an iTouch, but if it's anything like the iPhone...takes about 5-10 minutes, if all your ducks are in a row, just for the jailbreak. Depending on the media you need to put back on...that may take some time.

[kobeshane]

what software or program should I use

[shutter13]

I think you can jailbreak the iPod Touch second generation with redsn0w, but since I have an iPhone, not an iPod, I am not 100% sure.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

He can use redsn0w. I gave him a link that should explain it pretty well.

[kobeshane]

Yes but how can I get the correct version for 2.2.1 software on a 2g iPod Touch 2.2.1

[kobeshane]

im running windows not a mac

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Try this link:

http://www.total-hot.com/ipod-touch-update-firmware-jailbreak/244-redsn0w-jailbreak-ipod-touch-2g-dev-team-chronic-dev

[kobeshane]

ya but where can i download it from???

[kobeshane]

guess I`m using QuickFreedom

[kobeshane]

dang it didnt work HELP

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Even the blog on QuickFreedom's site says:

"The best method of jailbreaking your iPod Touch 2nd Gen is by using redsn0w (http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june)."

[kobeshane]

thats crazy too bad they dont have redsn0w for 2.2.1

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Just sent you a PM.

[kobeshane]

just pm`d you

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

If you could upgrade to firmware 3.0 this would go a whole lot easier...

[kobeshane]

yes but I cant cuz I have no money so....

[terrapin]

i think JB of the iTouch is a bit more complicated that doing the iPhone -

[Europa]

yes but I cant cuz I have no money so....
I'd wait to jailbreak until you have $10.

[kobeshane]

I'd wait to jailbreak until you have $10.
oh ya? Why?

[juls1585]

oh ya? Why?

because thats how much it costs to upgrade to 3.0

it was free for iphone users, and $10 for ipod users

[kobeshane]

I know but what sso great about 3.0

[juls1585]

I know but what sso great about 3.0

for the ipod i have no idea actually

[larsdennert]

You can freely update the ipod 2G to the 3.0 Just make sure you have the latest version of itunes 8.2.

Download one of these:
http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=iPod2%2C1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

Hold the shift down and click restore in itunes, then select the file you downloaded.

Then download redsn0w v0.8 and run it. Point to the file you downloaded above and follow the directions. I haven't really found much in jailbreaking that's worth it on the ipod. There is a great app to cache the map data so if you are out and about you can still use the map app if it's cached those tiles.

[Fishermen21]

You can freely update the ipod 2G to the 3.0 Just make sure you have the latest version of itunes 8.2.

Download one of these:
http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=iPod2%2C1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

Hold the shift down and click restore in itunes, then select the file you downloaded.

Then download redsn0w v0.8 and run it. Point to the file you downloaded above and follow the directions. I haven't really found much in jailbreaking that's worth it on the ipod. There is a great app to cache the map data so if you are out and about you can still use the map app if it's cached those tiles.

Can this really work to get my ipod touch 2g 2.2.1 to be 3.0?
:dft006:unhappy

[kobeshaneisback!]

now I am running a 3.1.1 on 2nd gen Windowsxp

[kobeshaneisback!]

Thanks for all the help I just jailbreaked with blackra1n