Well, as you can see, the day has finally arrived. With all of these new iPods (stories covered by rooster) comes a new iTunes. Some of you might be wanting to upgrade to this version of iTunes. You should not. Even though iTunes 8.0 might seem really cool with it’s new “Genius” feature, it won’t be worth it for us jailbreakers. At least not yet. Since the WinPwn and Pwnage programs need to “pwn” iTunes for it to work, it needs to have the right codes for the right version. As of now, it won’t work with the new iTunes. If your iPod is already jailbroken, go ahead and update. If you haven’t yet and want to, stick with the old iTunes. I don’t want people crying to me for help when their iPods won’t jailbreak. I do not want to write another set of downgrading instructions.

UPDATE: A new version of iPod/iPhone firmware is out now. Do not update, as the same thing will happen as in the above paragraph

So be careful. Be patient. Be a jailbreaker.

Lone Stag

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1. Brandon, September 10, 2008:

   Ok so my iPod touch is already jailbroken to the 2.0.2 version so if I upgrade to itunes 8.0 will my ipod still function correctly with it. Second question is if the next jailbreak for 2.1 will require us to have itunes 8.0?

2. Xynetor, September 10, 2008:

   Yes Same question about the Jailbroken Upgrade for me but I doubt it would work…

3. Nicolas, September 11, 2008:

   damn! too quick on updating my Touch… how long I’ll need to wait before I can use the next quickpwn…

4. tommy z, September 11, 2008:

   ya same questions as the other guys… if I update will it work with the hack and when do you think the new quickpwn will come out

5. milan, September 11, 2008:

   So, what’s your guess on how long it should take for the new iTunes to be pwnable, and when will the new 2.1 firmware be pwnd?

6. Nova, September 11, 2008:

   Don’t you feel con by Apple with all the new features they are adding into it? Only bought mine like 3-months ago.

7. The Lone Stag, September 11, 2008:

   To Brandon:

   Go ahead and upgrade. It will still work.
   YEs, it will require the new iTunes.

8. The Lone Stag, September 11, 2008:

   To Anyone:

   Whenever they update WinPwn will be when the new iTunes/firmware is hackable

9. gundamunda, September 11, 2008:

   yup, as Lone Stag mentions, running the upgrade on the Ipod Touch to 2.1 works just fine.

10. PhillipA, September 13, 2008:

    i just bought my ipod off my brother and it has the 1.1.5 version..i think i have the 8.0 itunes (has the genius sidebar)im just wondering what i should use to jailbreak my ipod..

11. PhillipA, September 13, 2008:

    like should i update it to 2.1 or wat?

12. Brandon, September 14, 2008:

    So, I just had my ipod swapped out because of a hardware failure and the replacement has, of course, 2.1 on it. Is there an instruction set for those of us that got 2.1 through no fault of our own? Would prefer to downgrade and jailbreak (was jailbroken before) … sorry, I know no one wants to write interim instructions!

13. melissa, September 15, 2008:

    hi i just bought the new ipod touch 2G version 2.1.1 (5F138) can someone tell me how i can jailbreak this itouch?? I upgraded the itunes to itunes 8 because the ipod wasnt working w/ the old itunes. Ive been trying to jailbreak it w/ Ziphone like i did w/ my other ipod touch but nothing is working. please help me!!!

14. melissa, September 15, 2008:

    for anyone who has an answer to my question please email me back at melizzz924@hotmail.com

15. mark, September 18, 2008:

    YES same question as the one above!! my new ipod needs itunes 8 to work so what can we do to jail break it? PLEASE POST AN ANSWER! thank you..

16. MechanicalMind, September 18, 2008:

    You cant jailbreak the new 2g touch yet i’m afraid peeps

17. nerdButIpodNewbie, September 18, 2008:

    Hi all,
    I got one of the newest iPod touchs yesterday. Its one of the 2nd generation 32gb ones.
    I do not know much about iPods, but lots about computers. However, I learned from the post above that iTunes8 (might be installed by standard on mine) is kinda restrictive to customisations of the iPod.
    Jailbreak your pod seems to mean that you can install custom software on it without using the package manager that is on the thingy. right?
    Could I jailbreak mine as it is, now. I do not want to destroy it after 24 hours because its so damn cool, but I would like to be able to use scummvm and all those old games on it.
    How can I find out which firmware (or however you call it in ipod language) is installed on it?
    Thanks,
    nerdButIpodNewbie

18. Sean, September 19, 2008:

    for everybody that has ipod or iphone software version 2.1 you do not have to downgrade. i have version 2.1 and used the quickpwn from this site (http://www.quickpwn.com/2008/09/jailbreak-ipod-touch-21.html) and mine works just fine. i don’t know if this has anything to do with the new itunes but i also have itunes version 8.0 and again my jailbroken ipod works without any errors and genius still works on the ipod. it has not affected the way in which the ipod communicates with itunes and still gives you cydia, installer, and replaces your boot logos. this quickpwn also works with both versions of the iphone (2G &3G).

19. Sean, September 19, 2008:

    sorry all. i wasn’t aware that apple had released the second generation ipod touch. i’m not sure if that versioin of quickpwn will work with them or not. i have the first generation touch and that is all that i have tested it on. good luck to everyone.

20. MechanicalMind, September 19, 2008:

    @nerdButIpodNewbie

    You cannot jailbreak the NEW 2ND GEN IPOD TOUCH, as per my post above yours…. Jailbreak only works on 2.1 1st gen touchs, 1st and 2nd gen iPhones

    @Sean

    the new itunes doesnt have a problem restoring custom firmwares to iphones/ipod touches when they have already been pwned before with a custom firmware. The only problem is restoring to a custom firmware when the device is NOT pre-pwned. Obviously to overcome this, QuickPWN is the way to jailbreak.

21. Shayan, September 19, 2008:

    2.1 is jailbroken. i have jailbreaked it and itunes 8 works too for cracked apps and other cool stuff visit http://www.ifortnerforum.com

22. nerdButIpodNewbie, September 19, 2008:

    @Sean
    Whats the new feature on the new touch that permits the jailbreaking then? What are the odds for jailbreaking it, soon?

23. Sean, September 19, 2008:

    @nerdButipodNewbie
    ummmm i’m not really sure but i think it has something to do with it running on the new itunes (8.0) only. they are apparently having have a great deal of difficulty with hacking the ipod when using the new itunes but i really don’t know anything about any of that. all i can say is to give them time and somebody will figure it out. People are very crafty : )

24. Holistic Jedi, September 20, 2008:

    I would like more attention paid to the Mac when it comes to the jailbreaking software.

25. James, September 27, 2008:

    I NEED SOMEONE TO HELP ME JAILBREAK MY IPOD =] PLS! ADD ME ON sxc_turkboy4lyf@hotmail.com ..

26. Bob, October 1, 2008:

    i need help / instructions to jailbreak my ipod please!! send me a message bob.cool40@yahoo.com

    THANKS IF YOU CAN HELP ^_^

27. Nova, October 2, 2008:

    To Holistic Jedi:

    You only need to ensure you have the latest firmware (2.1 for now), iTunes 8 and Quickpwn (windows) OR PwnageTool (mac) installed.

    Simply connect your ipod to your computer and execute the software. Follow the instructions closely (it’s more stable to choose to install both the Installer and Cydia) and your ipod is jailbroken within minutes. Uber cool.

    What you need to do after that, is to explore Cydia and learn how to use it.

28. Atomiclown, October 25, 2008:

    ipod touch 2nd gen 2.1.1v ?

29. aminahoora, November 13, 2008:

    Hi dear Friends
    i need help how i can crack ipod touch 2ND generation (5F138 2.1.1) for installing new software are you know any program that i want to use it also i use jailbreak and quickpwn but not work with this firmware and can not down grade my ipod firmware to 5F137
    any one know about firmware HELP ME