iPhone 4S, iPad 2 jailbreak now available via Greenpois0n Absinthe
By Allyson Kazmucha last updated

iPhone 4S and iPad 2 users have reason to rejoice today - you can finally untethered jailbreak! They stated earlier today the jailbreak was almost complete and ready for release. It didn't take very long as the tool is already available.
As a note - this jailbreak will support iOS 5.0 and iOS 5.0.1. Here are the requirements for each device -
- iPhone 4S - iOS 5.0 or iOS 5.0.1
- iPad 2 and all GSM and CDMA wifi only devices - iOS 5.0.1
iPhone 4S users that would like a software unlock should stay on iOS 5.0 for now. You can grab the Mac and Windows versions from our downloads page link below.
Source: Greenpois0n.com
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woohoooooo yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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WOOHOO!
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YYAAASSSSSS. take that apple!
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So I have a GSM unlocked iphone 4S I purchased from the Apple store, I'm all good to go and jailbreak without much hassle?
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ya your fine, as long as yours a factory unlock straight from apple.
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who's done it? report back!
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OK, its working great on my 4S, now off to JB my iPad2
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"Error establishing a database connection" on iPad 2!
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same with iphone 4s "Error establishing connection" there site is also down must bee everyone trying to do it :(
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iMore and more don't like the name iMore
sounds poetic, doesn't it? -
can not connect to database. Hmmm, and just released, they cant be swamped yet.
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Now I wish I didn't upgrade to 5.0.1. Can I downgrade so I can do it.
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Absinthe works on 5.0.1
You should be fine.
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its running now...ill let you know how it goes
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Mine is on the 2nd step. "Sending initial data" and my iphone says "Restore in Progress" and it's been that way for 8 minutes now.
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when i run absinthe from my phone, i get "Error establishing a database connection."
@Planetbeing says:
If the Absinthe webclip shows an error, Go to Settings, turn on VPN and wait.
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i can't launch absinthe!! i'm wondering if it has to do with my mac's os being 10.5.8. can anyone help
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i would guess the first version is for 10.7.x
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I am on 10.6.8 and I am able to launch it.
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It might be only Snow leopard or higher only.
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anyone know where i can download snow leopard now!?!?
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apple.com
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And what about us window users is there one available.
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Not yet.
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Yeeeeeesssssssssss
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Damn. Works great until you need to load Absinthe. Error establishing connection.
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Just keep trying it will go through.
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settings network >> vn(somethiong) switch to on
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holy hell that was EASY! definitely sending a few bucks to these guys. well done.
as for the database error, keep trying, i got through finally. -
Mine is on the "Sending payload data, this may take a while.." part.
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Smooth as silk! Im jailbroken!
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4s done now waiting on connection for iPad 2 so I can finish that !!!!!! Will some of you get off the Internet for 5 mins !!!!!
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Get it here: http://www.box.com/s/jmy0a0tyfcahqc6bdx93.
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Sweet, just in time to go home for my lunch break.
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WOOHOO!!! You guys are the best!
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Whew, all done. It took a while. It's great to see Cydia again!
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Cant launch!! Im on 10.5.8
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We broke their site. It won't load now. Come on Windows version!!
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GO TO YOURE VPN SETTINGS GUYS WORKED FOR ME :)
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This is a minor issue for me. I have a VPN profile I use that was installed by my work. After Absinthe installed Cydia and rebooted my iPhone, I lost the profile. I just re-installed the VPN profile and I am good to go. Also, my Calculator Icon is blank (white). It lost it's icon. Other than that, things are great.
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Guys I posted a fix for the database connection error in the how to article on the forums a bit ago. Go there. If you run into other issues the forums are a great place to get help and find answers. Try posting there and you'll get help a lot quicker than the comments sections.
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I don't have 5.0.1 have the 5.1 beta
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Awesome news. Sucks for me though since I have to wait for the windows version
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Jailbroken here..yeeeessss!!! Just go to the VPN settings and turn on.. Youre good to go;)
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Absinthe jailbreak screen appears where it tells you to plug in device but the jailbreak button isn't working? Any solutions p[lease help
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App keeps forcing close :-(
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Ah.... #teamjailbreak again... feels good to be back
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No problem. Very easy to JB!
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JB worked great on iPhone 4S and iPad 2. No problems whatsoever. Well done!
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i am in INDIA an I am using an IPHONE 4G. My question is that should i update my iphone to iOS 5.0 or iOS 5.0.1? I want to update but I am scared if JB doesnt work after update then i will be stuck with an dummy Iphone....plz help
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