Since last Wednesday, March 7, it is already possible to update Apple's operating system for mobiles and tablets to its latest version. We are talking about iOS 5.1, the most advanced platform in the house for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, with which new functions and features are integrated that help to get more out of these devices. The news of the update, however, has not been positive for all users. At least, not for those who prefer to have their terminal unlocked through the Jailbreak procedure.
In that case, many of the owners of one of these devices have directly chosen to bypass the possibility of updating the system. The reason is that they are users of devices that are precisely unlocked, so that if they update the system they will lose that magic that allows them to expand the possibilities of their terminals beyond the series limitations that Apple imposes on its platform. However, even if we get the latest version of iOS on our iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, we could open the shackles of the system, although with the restrictions required by the so-called Tethered procedure.
The Tethered Jailbreak, which has not taken long to become available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with iOS 5.1, is a method to ensure that the Apple system is not limited to the official functions of this environment. Once the Tethered Jailbreak is applied, we can access the root of the system, as well as install unofficial programs and utilities through different channels "" among which the most popular is the Cydia repository "". However, this method of proceeding has limitations in itself that are precisely what differentiate it from the Untethered Jailbreak.
And it is that this Tethered Jailbreak requires that we be attentive so that the device with iOS does not turn off at any time. Otherwise, not only could the process be reversed, but we would also require help to put the device back into operation with its initial configuration. That is why the Tethered Jailbreak is not a solution that all Apple system unlocking lovers welcome with enthusiasm, although it is a first approximation to the possibilities that this option gives of itself.
If you still want to see how iOS 5.1 looks after applying this Jailbreak, you just have to resort to the tools that the guys from the Dev-Team have made available on their blog for Windows or Mac. In case you are a user of a computer with Microsoft system, you must have administrator privileges. The unlocking process is assisted, so you just have to follow the instructions detailed in the application that you could download from the links above.
As we always advise you from tuexpertomovil.com when we invite you to practice one of these processes, it is very important that before starting the whole task you make a backup copy of the content of your device. This will allow that in case of error, or if you have a problem after applying the unlock, you can return to the previous configuration so that you do not suffer the consequences that may arise from an incident with the Tethered Jailbreak.
