Step 1: The first thing you will need to do is download the latest version of the Absinthe Jailbreaking tool from the iJailbreak Downloads Section or from one of the direct download links below. It is always recommend that you check the iJailbreak Download Section, however, to ensure that you are downloading the latest version (we do not always update these guides with the up-to-date versions). BTW you can use GEO Hotz jailbreak if you want but ill need 2 make a tut!
Download Absinthe v0.3 for Windows (Updated to version 0.3)
Step 2: Once you have downloaded Absinthe v0.2 you will need to extract it to your desktop.
Step 3: Next you will need to right click on the absinthe.exe file and then click the Run in administrator option.
Step 4: With Absinthe up and running you will need to plug your iPhone 4S into your computer (if you have not done this already). Upon doing this Absinthe should recognize your iPhone 4S, and once this happens, you will need to click the Jailbreak button in the middle-right side of the screen.
When you click the Jailbreak button your iPhone 4S will look like it is being officially restored through iTunes; it should say something along the lines of “restore in progress.”
Step 5: Once your iPhone 4S reboots you can slide-to-unlock it and then on your SpringBoard (homescreen) you should notice a new Absinthe icon. Tap this Absinthe icon now, the official GreenPois0n website should appear for an instant, and then your iPhone 4S will reboot. Upon being rebooted you should notice that Cydia takes the place of the prior Absinthe icon. Congratulations! You have just Jailbroken your iPhone 4S Untethered running the iOS 5.0 or iOS 5.0.1 firmware with Absinthe for Windows.
Troubleshooting:
The Absinthe Windows Jailbreaking tool is new, and thus most likely there is going to be errors people encounter. iJailbreak.com has done its best to reference the most common errors people are experiencing and additionally provide solutions for them.
Tip #1: If you are experiencing “Error establishing connection” this is simply because the servers hosting this Userland Jailbreak is being overloaded with traffic. Your best bet is going to be to keep trying to launch the Absinthe app on your SpringBoard, or simply wait an hour or two and try again. Another solution that has been reported to work for this error is to simply go into the Settings.app > General Tab > Network Tab > VPN Tab and then toggle VPN to the ON position. This will cause an error dialog box to appear where once dismissed will reboot your iPhone 4S, and in most cases will allow you to use the Absinthe app to finish your Jailbreak.
Tip #2: If all else fails, try restoring your iPhone 4S (if you have not already) to factory settings, restart your computer and switch USB ports.
We hope this how to guide has helped you Jailbreak your iPhone 4S running the iOS 5.0 or iOS 5.0.1 firmware using Absinthe v0.2 on Windows. If you have any questions or thoughts related to this tutorial leave them in the comments section below... & YES I do have an Iphone 4s :P (PAWNED B!TCH)
**ATTENTION** for people that are stuck on the "ABSINTHE is now setting things up, please stand-by..." Here is my fix DOES NOT require a reset to factory, backup, or VPN on/off.
My solution,
1. Disable your Passlock
2. Delete the ABSINTHE icon off your homescreen
3. Reboot your Iphone 4S
4. Run the ABSINTHE.exe as ADMINISTRATOR, it will tell you it found a error and will attempt to fix it
5. Untether your Iphone and then retether
6. Rejailbreak
7. ABSINTHE app should work as it is suppose to and will automatically reboot iphone and the Cydia icon will take its place.
Worked on Windows 7 x64 for Iphone 4S 5.0.1 (9A405) if this doesnt work please reply, if it works on a differnt platform please reply and let others know.
*Please Give Me Rep if it WORKED 4 YOU!!*
This is for version 5.0.1
Follow the steps wisely !!
