Apple today has released two new versions of iOS firmware, iOS 4.2.8 for Verizon iPhone 4 and iOS 4.3.3 for iPhone 3G[S], iPhone 4, iPad and iPod touch. Good news is Apple has not not fixed ion1c’s untether exploit which was used to untethered jailbreak iOS 4.3.1 & 4.3.2. Famous iPhone hacker Comex has just confirmed that iOS 4.3.3 is still vulnerable to ion1c’s untether exploit. Dev team is working hard to bring the new version of RedsnOw jailbreak tool for untethered jailbreak. Meanwhile you can still jailbreak your iPhone, iPad & iPad but it will be tethered. Here is a complete step by step how to guide on how you can do so.
How to Jailbreak iOS 4.3.3 Tethered On iPhone, iPad, iPod touch using Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14
Before you begin the process you need to get the following files on your PC.
Download iOS 4.3.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Download iTunes 10.2.2
Download Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14 for Windows
Download Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14 for Mac
Step 1: Download the respective iOS 4.3.3 firmware file for your iOS device and restore it to iOS 4.3.3 via iTunes 10.2.2.
Step 2: Once your device is restored to stock iOS 4.3.3, open up Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14 and click on Browse to select the 4.3.3.ipsw file that you downloaded earlier.
Once you click Open, Redsn0w will then indentify the 4.3.3.ipsw file. When identification successfully completes, Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14 will show the following message:
Step 3: Click “Next“. Make sure to check Install Cydia options.
Remember: It is essential that your device is powered OFF and connected to your computer before you click next. Double check, and then click on Next.
Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14 will then show instructions on how to put your device in DFU mode. Follow them carefully to put your device in DFU mode.
- Hold Power button for 3 seconds
- Then hold Power and Home buttons together for 10 seconds
- Release Power button but keep holding Home button till installation starts
Step 4: Redsn0w will now work its magic on your device. A series of automated steps will start, and once they are complete, your iOS device will reboot automatically.
Congratulations Your device is now running tethered jailbroken iOS 4.3.3.








where is the ios 4.3.3 for the iphone 3G. I only see one for the 3GS. Are they one and the same?
@salman sheikh The current release of iOS 4.3.3 is only for iPhone 3G[S], iPhone 4, iPad, iPad 2 and iPod touch. You can’t use it on iPhone 3g
Does it work on Ipad 2?
@Nick No Geohot is still working on iPad 2 jailbreak. Here http://bit.ly/khbLk7
Hi,
This is the first time i am try to jailbreak my phone because you instructions are very clear and simple. I have a iphone 4, will i be able to restore it back to its normal un-jailbreak state by pressing restore in itunes if i wanted to remove the jailbreak? also does jailbreaking void my apple warranty?
Reagrds
does it work for ipad 3G ? i used limera1n to jailbreak my ipad 3G ios 3.2, and i did not upgrade to ios 4.3 yet. so will it work ?
@GEORGE Yes it should work just fine.
@naseem
yes you should be able to restore, and yes it will void warranty, but if you restore your warranty will be sorta be valid, restore erases the tracks of the jailbreak
Great! my ipad is now jailbroken. Now what to do? I am newbie here.
it required Apple firmware files (*.ipsw) but when i download, it is .rar
how can i change it?
You will have to extract the file. Right Click on the folder and then extract.
My Iphone 3G is currently @3.1.2 V. Will it be possible to directly jump to 4.3.3.
Also, before we upgrade, how to take back up of the data. I have recently lost my laptop to which it was synched.
does it work with i pad 2?
hi i’m new here in this stuff but i wanna ask if does work on ipad 2??
No, this does not works for iPad2. Comex is working on iPad2 jailbreak and it will be released soon.
Can I still get the iOS 5 update and do I restore it to factory settings
to much work
Anyone know if this is capable to older version of the ipod touch? such as Ipod touch 3G?
It will work like a charm for iPod touch 3rd Generation.
great tutorial thanks alot…it helped me a lot…
hi there, i just buy new iphone 4 with ios 4.3.3
how to jailbreak this device?
I have iPad 1G with version 3.2. It is jailbroken via jailbreakme.com. It is possible to upgrade to 4.3.3, the last IOS with a untethered jailbreak, or can I only upgrade to the latest version (4.5)?
Thanks!!
If you upgrade it to 4.5 you won’t be able do a untethered jailbreak.
This tutorial advises to download iTunes 10.2.2, I have iTunes 10.3.1.55. Am I supposed to downgrade my current iTunes to 10.2.2??? or can I use my current iTunes for this Jailbreak?
And lastly my iPhone 4g already has iOS 4.3.3, do I “restore” iOS 4.3.3 with iTunes…it sounds redundant?
Please excuse these basic questions, but I am new to this, and really want to Jailbreak my phone for the first time and want to do it right. Thanks
We advise you should downgrade your iTunes and for the second question no you don’t need to restore your iOS. Do let me know if you have any trouble jailbreaking your iPhone
OK, so I’m trying to do this, but my iPod randomly turns on during the installation. However, redsn0w doesn’t acknowledge this, and it stays on “exploiting with limera1n” for at least 10 minutes, and nothing’s happened yet. Is it supposed to take this long to finish?
I have the Iphone 3gs. I’m just tryin to update my software to 4.3.3. I don’t have a mac or pc. What do I do and what will jailbreaking do for me. I’m tech challenged.
Use Redsn0w for Windows to Jailbreak your iPhone 3GS
When I try to identify the package I get the message: Unabled to recognize specified IPSW.
I’m trying to jailbrake my ipod 4th generation and I don’t know how to proceed…
Hi there,
Thanks for the guide.
I’ve downloaded all the files required.But i get error (3194) when i was trying to restore my Ipad to iOS 4,3,3 which is running 4.2.10 currently.
Any idea what made it fail?
All helps and comments will be much appreciated.
Thanks fellows
I just jailbroke my iPhone 4.3.5 with the 4.3.3 .ipsw. After it has gone through the jailbreak and reboots, the screen on my phone just tells me that I have to plug it into iTunes. This has happened twice. Any idea of what could’ve gone wrong??
star the idevice and use redsn0w for boot
i have an iphone 3gs.. which had been unlocked..
since i wasn’t able to use cydia, i tried to re’install and re’jailbreak the phone… i ended up stuck with the apple logo…. pls help…and if i do the restore using itunes.. will it lock up the phone again?
well i just upgraded my 3gs from 3.1.3 to 4.3.3 and the red snow worked perfectly fine plus the firmware i am using is 5.12.0 i used ultrasnow to unlock the carrier….now the only problem i am facing is that the jailbreak i did of 4.3.3 for my 3gs is tethered…..and i am hating it big tym….can ne1 suggest me d way to untether it…..urgent please….
thanks in advance guyys!!:)