Guide

ZiPhone

Compatibility: iPhone OS 1.0 – 1.1.5 (iPhone 2G and iPod Touch 1st Gen)

Do It All! — Jailbreaks, activates, and unlocks the cellular baseband (iPhone 2G).

Jailbreak — Only installs Installer.app (ideal for iPod Touch).

redsn0w

Compatibility: iPhone OS 2.1 – iOS 6.1.6 (iPhone 2G up to iPhone 4)

1. Download the correct .ipsw firmware file matching your exact iOS version.
2. Launch redsn0w as Administrator.
3. Click Extras > Select IPSW and select your downloaded file.
4. Return to main menu and click Jailbreak.
5. Check Install Cydia.
6. Follow the on-screen timing prompts to enter DFU Mode.

JailbreakMe (1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0)

Compatibility: iOS 1.1.1, iOS 3.1.2 – 4.0.1, iOS 4.2.6 – 4.3.3

1. Connect your legacy device to Wi-Fi.
2. Open Safari on the iOS device itself.
3. Navigate to: jailbreakme.com
4. JailbreakMe 3.0 (iOS 4.x): Tap "FREE" then "INSTALL".
5. JailbreakMe 2.0 (iOS 3.x / 4.0): Slide "slide to jailbreak".

QuickPwn

Compatibility: iPhone OS 2.0 – 2.2.1 (iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 1st & 2nd Gen)

1. Download matching official .ipsw firmware file.
2. Open QuickPwn (run as Administrator).
3. Select device and browse to .ipsw file.
4. Check Add Cydia and Add Installer.
5. (Optional) Check Replace Boot Logos.
6. (iPhone 2G only) Check Unlock Device and provide bootloader files.
7. Follow on-screen timing guide to enter DFU Mode.