How to Guide:Jailbreak iOS 4.0.1 with Redsn0w 0.9.5 beta 5-5

All of you know that Apple has officially released the new version of iOS 4 firmware that is iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone. This latest release is only compatible with iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4.

This release of iOS 4.0.1 firmware is amazingly jailbreakable with redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 jailbreaking tool. But keep in mind that using this jailbreaking tool you can only jailbreak your iPhone 3G, and other iDevices will be jailbreakable when new jailbreak tools are released.

Jailbreak iOS 4.0.1 with Redsn0w 0.9.5 – How to

Follow the step by step guide posted below to jailbreak your iPhone 3G on iOS 4.0.1 using redsn0w:

Download iOS 4.0.1 firmware for iPhone (download link below)
Update to the firmware using the ipsw file you have just downloaded via iTunes
Download and run redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 (download link below)
Point it to the original iOS 4.0 final version ipsw firmware file to proceed (not to the iOS 4.0.1 firmware file)
Select “Install Cydia” and then click “Next”
Now first “switch off” your device and then “plug it into the computer” before clicking “Next”
Connect your device in recovery mode by pressing the Power and Home buttons continuously
Now rest of the task are automated
After all the tasks are completed, then your iPhone will automatically reboot
Now you should have a jailbroken iPhone on iOS 4.0.1 firmware

Download iOS 4.0.1, Redsnow 0.9.5b5-5, iTunes 9.2

The Redsnow 0.9.5 beta 5-5 supports only and iPhone 3G on iOS 4.0.1 firmware. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X based operating systems.

UPDATE 1: Redsn0w 0.9.5 beta 5-5 is updated to jailbreak iOS 4.1 beta 2, the complete guide is posted here.

UPDATE 2: Redsn0w 0.9.5 beta 5-5 is now upgraded to jailbreak iPhone 3G / iPod touch 2G on iOS 4.0.2. The step-by-step guide is posted here.

Download Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 for Windows

Download Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 for Mac

Download iOS 4.0.1 firmware for iPhone

Download iTunes 9.2 for Windows and Mac