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Is there an Untethered Jailbreak for devices on the latest firmware iOS 5.0.1?
For iPhone4, 3Gs, iPad1 and iPod 3G/4G use Redsn0w 0.9.10b5[WIN/MAC] to do untethered jailbreak for those running 5.0.1. To preserve your iPhone's baseband, use Redsn0w 0.9.10b5 [WIN/MAC] or Sn0wbreeze 2.9 [WIN] to create a iOS 5.0.1 CFW. 3Gs with 6.15 basebands should also always restore to a CFW.
For iPad2 wifi only and wifi+3G models, use Absinthe [MAC/WIN] for those running on 5.0.1 firmware version. Use Jailbreakme 3.0 for iPad2 on 4.3.3 Firmware. None for other firmwares.
Is there a Software Unlock for iPhone 4S?
No Software Unlock. No ETA. It will be out when a Dev-team releases it. Stop asking.
Is there a Software Unlock for iPhone 4?
Check Baseband. If 1.59, yes use ultrasn0w. If 2.10/3.10/4.10/4.11, no Software Unlock. No ETA. Baseband CANNOT be downgraded.
Which thread should I check for latest Jailbreak and Unlock info?
You can read up on Jailbreak and Unlock developments in the "iPhone Dev Team: Updates from Blog" thread.
How do I check my Baseband?
Go to Settings > General > About > Modem Firmware
How do I check my Firmware?
Go to Settings > General > About > Version
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