This is merely a guide i compiled from all the info i found across the web. I'm not the original author for any of the intellectual work. Give credits to the author whenever you could. In fact, you should always do so. But those who still want to thank me for making this guide, you're welcome

Please read & re-read any instructions included in any tutorials (the README file is there for a reason) before posting any unnecessary questions. Please play & re-play any video tutorial before asking. I've made this to be as simple as possible.

And most importantly, do this AT YOUR OWN RISK and enjoy!

1. Jailbreak

- Jailbreak 1.1.1
> Head to jailbreakme.com on your Safari browser
> Tap on Install AppSnap
> If successful, your iPod would now have a InstallerApp on the home screen
> Here's a video tutorial for it

- Jailbreak 1.1.2
> Prerequisite: A jailbroken 1.1.1
> To downgrade a 1.1.2 refer here
> To jailbreak a 1.1.2 refer here

- Jailbreak 1.1.3 & 1.1.4
> Get the latest ZiPhone
> Tutorial? Go here
> Another tutorial can be found here ** Contributed by Mike3300 **

2. Applications

- To install an application:
> Tap on the Installer app icon on your home screen
> At the bottom of your screen, tap on the Install tab. All the applications are listed here.
> Simply browse to desired application, tap on the Install button located on the top right corner of your screen

- To update an application:
> Should there is an update for an application that is already installed in your iPod, it will appear under the Update tab
> Tap on an update, and simply hit the Update button, also located on the top right of your screen

- To delete an installed application:
> Tap the Uninstall tab at the bottom of your Installer app screen
> Applications that are installed in your iPod is listed here
> Tap on any of application you want to get rid of your iPod, and tap on the Uninstall button at your-know-where-already

- To add/delete a source:
> Tap on the Edit button located at the top right corner
> Notice that the Refresh button at the top left corner has now changed to the Add button
> Yes, obviously, tap on the Add button
> Type in the repository address and tap OK
> Similarly, to delete a source, after tapping the Edit button, a red icon beside each source name would appear
> Tap on that lil red icon, and a Delete button would appear. Tap on the Delete button.

- Enabling the Wiggly icons & Web Clip (a.k.a January Update) features:
> Prerequisite: A jailbroken 1.1.3 or higher
> Go to your Installer app, add this source http://ipodtouchmaster.com/files/repo.xml
> Under the category iPhone 1.1.3 Apps, install the package

NOTE: I've taken out several sections that were previously here. I'll make a new guide for Summerboard and Customize if there is a request (or when i have time) for it.

This post has been edited by zc_squash: Mar 28 2008, 02:25 AM

Mac users can now follow the guide above. All the jaibreakers are now either automated, designed for cross-platform or OTA.

This post has been edited by zc_squash: Mar 8 2008, 11:25 AM

FAQ

Q: My wifi is not working. Any help?
A: Worry not, forumer Mike3300 has the answer here!!

** More to come Weee, finally got something here! Do contribute more, people!**

This post has been edited by zc_squash: Mar 28 2008, 02:31 AM

so u jailbreak your IPod Touch already?

Yeah, already did and it's awesome.

I hope you can add screenies if possible. If you do that , I might pin this thread up

Post #1 been updated with some photos for reference purposes =) Cheers.

thanks thanks
will be super useful for new ipod touch buyer!

No problem. I see that ur an iPhone owner...weeeee!

good stuff man - thanks alot!

Glad that you find this useful

Pinned !

Reason : Good Job , I bet lots of them would like to boost their 'iPod' !

Weeeeee... thanks! Hope it helps the community

Two thumbs up for your efforts! Definitely interested to mod my Touch when I get it and I'll jump to this thread.

On a side note have you done all this jailbreaking under Windows XP? I am on Windows Vista and my music collection is on this system. Was wondering if:

1. Jailbreaking success on Vista? So far I have read its quite iffy
2. Whether I can jailbreak on XP then jump back to Vista for normal things e.g updating songs.

Thanks in advance.

1. Forget Vista. I still use XP to flash my phone , etc. Dont trust that crappy Vista. The next thing might do on you is give you a dialogue box saying that 'ey , YOU ARE CRACKING SOMETHING...Please beware that we will call PDRM for you. Thank you'

2. Yes ...Do it on XP...then use Vista for normal things

wow.. this guide is so great... i duno we can do tat to our ipod touch n hack it...
guess there r more reason to get an ipod touch XD

thax zc_squash.... u r the best XD....

Yep yep! Quickly mod it and post up ur Springboard! LOL i might be a bit biased but the whole reason i got mine jailbroken is for the Springboard!

Anyway to answer your question, i jailbroke mine in Vista with touchFree and it didn't give me any trouble. If you are still worried, do the things you said on #2. That's still fine. Good luck!

Hey guys,

I found a one-click Automatic iPod Touch JailBreaker but I don't know where to post so I'm gonna add in here. Sorry if I jacked your thread. Well its not exactly one click but follow just this one program's instruction and you'll be able to jailbreak and get that Installer into the Springboard.

Step 1
The usual crashing of Safari browser via TIF exploit.
Point your browser to http://jailbreak.toc2rta.com

Step 2
Go to this website http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1954
Download the Automatic iPod Touch Jailbreaker. Unzip it and execute the Jailbreak.bat batch file and follow the on-screen instructions.

I suggest you register yourself with that Forum and check out the comments and issues encountered. Also there's a YouTube video instruction here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuVUmmNG_HA


If it works for you, please thank the original author and put this into the 'main instructions'. Thank you once again and good luck!

Hey there, no worries. Not a problem posting your findings here. Glad that you did, actually. But i've actually already posted that up. It's the same as the Basher's iPod fix.

Anyway, i updated post #1 item #5 and i realized that the site don't handle .png images quite well. It gave black background to the images i uploaded. So i couldn't share more Custom carrier icons with you guys because their text is in black. And giving them a black background meaning you'll see nothing at all because these icons have a transparent background. Anyone knows how we could overcome this, eh?

This post has been edited by zc_squash: Oct 18 2007, 03:12 AM

So sorry about that. Should have verified it first. I was streaming videos from YouTube and I found this method which I was comfortable and I thought I should share. Looks like its a duplicate.

By the way, I have done all the mods and have installed some iPhone softwares then I realized my iTunes isn't detecting my iPod Touch anymore. Did I do something wrong and should I start from scratch? Thanks

So What Is The Name Of Hacked IPod Touch?

Hackintouch?

Will use this thing once i got my iPod touch. Nice job dude.

Hey no worries. Erm, but your touch does function normally eh?

Yeah its functioning great. I've got some applications on it already. But occasionally these applications would crash and exit to the springboard. Wonder why... I've set all the permissions properly on each files and subfolders. Anyway I'll restore again and try again. See if my iTunes is detecting it properly.

I've bumped into a few threads at the jailbreaking scene that a few people are encountering lost of iTunes sync after jailbreak. Some mentioned renaming of files and folders are necessary before using iTunes but did not specify what to rename.

I'll repost once I get this fixed. If anyone has any idea, please let me know. Thanks!

Yeah, please let us know. Tell us the details of the error and problems u encounter so i could include in the troubleshooting section Good luck.

Problem solved. Its due to the iTunesHelper.exe which I permanently disabled on startup. Below services must be enabled for full iTunes application functionality:

1. Apple Mobile Device
2. iPod service
3. iTunesHelper

Cause I have a habit of disabling services manually when I don't need them. So be sure to re-enable iTunesHelper.exe after finishing jailbreaking sessions.

Hey! Oh the processes that u've killed. Yeah you gotta run them again or just restart the PC it's easy.

Anyway i've made a couple of unlock knob for myself.



Cute, eh? I made some custom carrier images too. Check out the gallery on my first post. Let me know if you guys would want me to help you to make some. I'll try aite?

This post has been edited by zc_squash: Oct 18 2007, 08:44 PM

Eheh. Nice mods you got there. Yea once I do get my hands on one I'll try jailbreaking.

quick question:

how long would the whole process take?

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Added on October 19, 2007, 2:49 amjust watched the videos, how am i supposed to know which files are to be changed to 755?!

This post has been edited by blu3chip: Oct 19 2007, 02:49 AM

3 weeks

spammer.

No lar. Mine took 2-3 hours (jailbreaking and installing programs) provided everything goes without any problems and you understood the instructions. Otherwise its restore again and again.

Actual jailbreaking process wont is not long. It only took me about 10 minutes or so. Summerboard is a bit tricky. I restored a few times cuz i screwed up restoring should takes about 5 minutes only.

Basically whateva files u copy into the touch need to be set to 755.

look guys..
i dun have wifi at home.. how do i jailbreak it?
or can i go somewer where one of u guys can jailbreak for me?

just did everything without having to perform a restore. good write-out, following the instructions would ensure that everything goes just fine!

there are some links from the ipod touch thread though, will copy them here as well when ive got the time.

I'm afraid that you'll need to have a wi-fi connection to be able to do that. Even installing an application would require a wi-fi connection.

BLUECHIP: Time to post up some photos!

This post has been edited by zc_squash: Oct 19 2007, 10:07 PM

lol bro how did you put up such a clear screenshot of the touch interface? is there any particular application involved?

manage to jailbreak using vista, needs to turn on "window features on and off".
After that all going goods....

By using Dock. You'll first gotta install BSD Subsystem though.

ah, found it. but where do you extract the image from?

It should by right saved to Photos and would appear the next time u sync your iPod. But i didn't get that. So what i do is i FTP into the iPod, go to Media -> DCIM -> APPLE 100. All your screenshots go here. Right click on the file, and click Open. WinSCP should be giving you a warning now but just click OK to dismiss it. When your screenshot open up, right click on it and click copy. Paste it anywhere you want to. So there you go, your screenshot. There is a way to do this using SSH but i thought this is even easier for me LOL.


I hope u get what i mean. i wanted to include some screenie for you but my ipod cable is in the room and my grandparents are sleeping so i didn't want to bother. LOLx.

lol my APPLE 100 folder doesnt seem to be around.. i wonder why..

yeap.. so who is good enough to help me jailbreak? hahaha...

Then it is necessary to create one yourself

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Added on October 20, 2007, 3:59 pmYou yourself

This post has been edited by zc_squash: Oct 20 2007, 03:59 PM

Honestly, I still chicken out to jailbreak mine. Btw, from the installer we can find, download and install right away apps from the iPhone? You know, all those Maps/Stocks/Weather/Mail/Notes/etc.

Does it necessary to install Summerboard thing? All I want was just to add some of the iPhone apps, that's it.

This post has been edited by Mike3300: Oct 20 2007, 04:19 PM

i would love to if i have wifi connection
even if outside have one.. i dun have one lappie to sync with me..
maybe someone can meet me somewer at starbucks or 1u.. and show me how to jailbreak mine?

create one for myself? shouldn't the dock have done so for me? anyway just want to confirm the octal code for it. is it 0755? my other folder in DCIM happens to be .MISC (0700).

This post has been edited by blu3chip: Oct 20 2007, 06:15 PM

After jailbreaking, the iPhone applications (if I'm not mistaken) aren't available from the Installer App. You're supposed to install them manually by copy and paste via FTP. You have to download the applications and then manually replace the folders into your iPod Touch and then setting the correct permissions. Stringsfellow made a clear instruction on another thread. I suggest you give it a try.

The other 3rd party applications are all available from the Installer App. I think this is a brilliant idea in converging all the programs into one place for easy installation without the need of a PC.

I think you can skipped the Summerboard if you're not interested in the themes. But you need Summerboard when you install a lot of applications and running out of place for icons. In fact a lot of jailbreaking routines out there has integrated Summerboard installations in it. Try touchfree.

yes it was supposed to but in the event that it didn't create one for you, you'll have make one yourself. If i'm not wrong, the .MISC folder is a hidden folder? I don't have with me my sync cable so i couldn't check. But i have left the folder without changing any of its properties. it shouldn't matter whether it is set to the right permission or not as far as the screenshot thingy is concern. In fact, there are plenty of default files in the touch are in 0644 and they don't give any trouble.The basic rule is to set the permission to 0755 for new files that you copy over to your iPod.

just tried creating a folder, still doesnt seem to do anything when i use the screenshot function from the dock. might try to reinstall the application to see how it goes. and yes, the .MISC folder is a hidden folder and as far as i can see the 0755 is a recognised code for the ipod touch.

*edit: reinstalling the applications doesn't manage to fix the problem lol

This post has been edited by blu3chip: Oct 20 2007, 07:20 PM

Btw, the only thing the iTouch has to use WiFi connection is just to the website and crash it right? The rest that requires internet connection is our PC?

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Added on October 20, 2007, 7:16 pmIs there any storage affect after jailbreaking/installing apps gonna take some space right?

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Added on October 20, 2007, 7:23 pmIt's bad for people that don't have router at home.

This post has been edited by Mike3300: Oct 20 2007, 07:23 PM

yes to your first question, and no to your second one.

jailbreaking/installing apps hardly takes up any space, you probably won't notice a difference. im also pretty sure you're using an 8gb touch since space seems to be an issue that's bothering you but all i can say is, im sure that you won't regret it after having to go through the hassle.

This post has been edited by blu3chip: Oct 20 2007, 07:25 PM

Btw, currently I've song/pictures/videos in my iTouch. If I were to jailbreak it, will all my stuff be gone?



This post has been edited by Mike3300: Oct 21 2007, 01:05 AM

i have follow each step and summerboard is active. i also realize that after i jailbreak i am able to use the themes from installer and no problem. but dunno why got no dock oO

Jailbreak take me only 15 min using mac. seems all is working fine. hope it stay that way

bluechip, i just got home to sync my iPod and i apologize for my earlier mistake. the folder you should create is 100APPLE (exact spelling and case). The structure is MEDIA/DCIM/100APPLE
Hope it will work for you now.

Dont know about you guys, but my screenshots goes to this directory :-

/private/var/root/Media/DCIM/100APPLE

Creating /Media/DCIM/100APPLE does nothing in depositing the screenshot into the folder. Whenever WinSCP logs me into the iPod Touch, it loads me up to /private/var/root.

All screenshots from Dock would go to 100APPLE folder. If it is absent, it is necessary to create one, manually. All the iPod touches would start at /private/var/root because that's root of iPod touch's directory. It is as if the 'My Computer' in Windows.

Yeah, i know that. But your words " The structure is MEDIA/DCIM/100APPLE" would imply creating subfolder 100APPLE within folder DCIM within folder MEDIA, from a "/" directory to start from. Clearing this up would help understanding it better.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Oct 21 2007, 04:34 AM

lol dont have to start an argument here, ive got it all sorted out thanks to both of you.

This post has been edited by blu3chip: Nov 2 2007, 12:50 AM

ever noticed the springboard.strings file is different in the itouch from the iphone - the file you posted on your first post is different by quite a bit...

I tried changing 'slide to unlock' and it worked just fine. Just worried the different string file will cause some problems unnoticed yet

You can change the Springboard strings within Customise. This beats editing the .strings file using a text editor.

could anyone tell me what is the host name to put in the winSCP

thanks string. Funny thing is that the customize i got didnt work well. I even dloaded themes for it to change batt icons but it didnt work

There is a Customise fix i did , from one of the posts in iPodtouchfans.com, cant really recall which thread. The Fix basically batches the Customise.app, and made it to work with the Touch. You may wanna refer it there, because IMO , the .strings edit using Customise is a much more elegant solution, with text entry ala settings entry in your iPhone. Your call.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Oct 21 2007, 03:39 PM

another quick question...

i managed to set up the mail.app to fetch gmail for me but now i can't get back to the settings page. there's no button or any soft key to tap on... what gives?

Can Customize work together with Summerboard? Never tried.

This post has been edited by zc_squash: Oct 21 2007, 09:14 PM

If you did it as per the link i provided, the entries to set up Mail.app should be in the Setting screen.

In the host name field, simply enter the IP address of your iPod touch. Can find it under settings on your Touch, in the wi-fi section. Click on the blue arrow next to your network SSID for the details.

This post has been edited by Shanks: Oct 21 2007, 11:19 PM

i got the settings page at first. no problem setting up gmail. but once set up, the mail app only brings me to the gmail mailbox with its inbox and trashcan. can't go back anymore to the settings page.

weird.

YEah, Mail works like that. Once set up, you dont have to mess with the settings anymore. Are you talking about setting a second or subsequent Gmail account on the Touch?

yeah, i wanna set up another POP mail account now. how do i get to the settings page? or let's say I wanna edit the settings for my Gmail. how do i do that?

spent over 3 hours getting every single artwork for my songs... madness

I dont know about your installation, Gilthoniel, but on mine:-

I go to Settings --> Mail --> and here is what i have:-

Accounts
--GoogleMail >
--YahooMail >
--Add Account >

Message
--AutoCheck ====Manual>
--Show ====50 Recent Messages>
--Preview ====2 Lines>
--Minimum Font Size ====Medium>

and so on.....

To create another POP mail account, i'd go to Add Account-->Other, click the [POP] tab, and enter the details.

To edit an existing Gmail account info, tap the name of that account (mine's "GoogleMail") under the Accounts column, and edit away.

To add another Gmail account, tap "Add account" and follow the prompts onscreen.

Dont you have these?

oh damn... i didn't know those settings were in the Settings menu. I always thought they were in the mail.app.

oh man... this is odd. I find using this iPod harder than any of the mobile phones I've used so far. must be the lack of sleep from all the work with the album covers...

hahaha. sorry for the blurness bro but thanks a million for all the help.

i'm back in my room in KL where there;s no wifi so no safari-ing at home until i get to some starbucks or coffee bean.

goodnight mate. early morning tmr at work. cheers and thanks again!

No worries. I got into it quick because i've got the iPhone to mess with before the Touch, so jumping into Settings was instinctive. I'd reckon to new users that would take time adjusting.

Have a good rest. I know i needed that when i was housekeeping my audio collection.

does anyone have the mail settings for hotmail?

my apollo made the touch hang after typing too fast.. lol

the apollo im is pretty unstable, there was 1 time yesterday i dc like 6-7 times in 10mins, my gf on msn was asking me what am i doin, login in and out

is there any websites wherby we could dll more applications for free and manually installing it into the TOUCH

I seldom use Apollo now, seeing that there are other web-based apps that can do better. They are Meebo and Beejive. Try them on at www.meebo.com and iphone.beejive.com respectively.

BEEJIVE is great, as long as the connection is good

beejive is superb
it willl only be better if its not web based..

Im slowly moving towards beejive as well. Only switching on ApolloIM for MSN.

stringfellow: beejive oso got msn mar oO y dont completely switch to beejive

Yeah apollo wasn't great. we've got some web apps that works damn well i guess i'll only switch back to apollo when it got better.

I wonder if there will be a divx player app. I mean I am sure that there are divx players players for mac os , so its possible. This will be great if it happens.

How bout real player??will it got??since steve said it is Mac os so i think sure got one day.....

This post has been edited by kevinwcw: Oct 28 2007, 11:10 AM

http://www.tuaw.com/2007/10/29/instant-jai...and-ipod-touch/

Let's rejoice!!!

tried this method this morning...

super duper easy...

finding apps to install on my ipod touch now...hehhe

lokgotz, you managed to get iPhone apps?

Is this for Mac or windows? What do I do after I unlock the screen? The author says get BSD subsystem...Open SSH??

Direct from ur Touch, need to install BSD Subsystem in order to install the apps. Don't install Widgets, I've to restore my Touch. Currently looking for iPod touch song ripper before restoring.

still skeptical eh?? dont care so much lah......hehe

*trying to find my house on google maps*

anyway, what do you guys use to create themes??

What about summerboard? Do I have to do it like the one explained in the first page?

nope.....just install and u r good to go

Noob question lokgotz...I was trying the link that Mike gave and notice that the unlock screen just never appears.

How long does it take? Do you guys connect your touch to the laptop/mac? Or just the touch with wireless connection?

i did it with just the wireless connection......

if it doesnt appear, just do it again until it does what the website says...

i think it's because their servers are too loaded with everyone jailbreaking their touch and iphone...

Holy cow, I didn't realize that restoring to factory settings still needs a 100MB+ download. So guys, do all your stuff properly and treat the Restore as your last resort. I've learn my lesson but I'm happy that a one touch solution to jailbreak is finally here.

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Added on October 29, 2007, 11:53 pmBtw, can I just hit the Restore button on iTunes to restore it?

This post has been edited by Mike3300: Oct 29 2007, 11:53 PM