[HOW-TO] - Untethered jailbreak of the latest 4.4.4 (iOS 5.0.1 - 9A406a) Apple TV2 using Seas0nPass

Seas0nPass supports a untethered jailbreak of the latest 4.4.4 (iOS 5.0.1 - 9A406a) AppleTV software. Full details on what's new in 4.4.4 can be found here.
Download Links
Seas0nPass for Mac [10.6 or later]
Seas0nPass for Windows [XP or later]
Video tutorial
Troubleshooting tips

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Pre-launch checklist

1. Latest version of iTunes.
2. Latest version of Seas0nPass (use links above).
3. A micro USB cable.
4. Disconnect any iPods, iPhones, and iPads from your computer.

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Using Seas0nPass to jailbreak the AppleTV

Step 1: Unzip the 'Seas0nPass.zip' file and launch Seas0nPass.

Step 2: Select the 'Create IPSW' button to start the jailbreak process.

Step 3: The latest AppleTV software will be downloaded and used to create a custom 'jailbroken' software file.

Step 4: When prompted, connect your AppleTV to your Mac/PC using a micro-USB cable (leave power cable disconnected).

Once the light on the front of the AppleTV begins to flash rapidly, point the remote at the AppleTV and hold both the MENU and PLAY/PAUSE buttons for 7 seven seconds.

Note: This step will require the silver (aluminum) AppleTV remote that was included with the ATV2. The older, white (plastic) remotes will not work.

Step 5: iTunes will open automatically and start the restore process.

 

Step 6: iTunes will confirm the restore when complete - your AppleTV is now jailbroken!

Note: To confirm the jailbreak was successful a (temporary) red FC logo will appear in the lower right corner of the screen - as shown below.

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Using Seas0nPass for a 'tethered boot'

Some AppleTV software versions require a tethered boot. This means the AppleTV must be connected to a computer for a brief moment during startup.

Note: The tethered boot steps described below are not required when using the latest 4.4.4 AppleTV software.

Note 2: The AppleTV MUST be disconnected from the computer (for at least a brief moment) after restoring in iTunes for the tethered boot process below to work properly.

Step 1: Open Seas0nPass and select the 'Boot Tethered' option.

Step 2: When prompted, connect the AppleTV to your computer via USB. Wait for the rapid flashing light then connect the power. Once both are connected hold both the 'MENU' and 'PLAY/PAUSE' buttons for 7 seven seconds.

Step 3: Seas0nPass will complete the tethered boot automatically. Once complete, remove the USB cable and connect the HDMI cable.

Note: Timing is key. Once the you receive the success message shown below, the USB cable should be removed and HDMI cable connected before the light on the front of the AppleTV stops flashing. (Don't worry there is ample to do this, so you don't need Superman speed).

[Source: Seas0nPass]

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Gadget Year 2011 - All the Gadgets I Owned in 2011

1 - Apple TV 2G

• Bought this from Dubai on Jan. 23, 2011
• Successfully Jailbreak the ATV2 using Greepois0n RC 6 on Feb. 13, 2011.
• Installed XBMC and managed to watch .avi movie but somehow after upgraded to Mac OS Lion, I can no longer detect the video file. Not sure why...

2 - Asus Media Player

• Bought Asus O! Player HD Media Player (HDP-R3) on Nov. 13, 2011
• It has become a hassle when my ATV2 unable to play avi anymore. The other method is convert all the .avi files into mp4 format but then again it's also time-consuming.

3 - Samsung Galaxy Note

• Bought my first Android device on Nov. 19, 0211
• That's a big surprise for me and my friends - how an Apple fan is convinced to buy an Android.
• Read my article here to know more why I chose this Android device.

4 - iPhone 4S

• This new device from Apple arrived a couple of days after I made the Android purchase i.e. Nov. 22, 2011.
• This come to no surprise because I will buy any model of iPhone which Apple release. Even tho' rumors mentioned that it will be iPhone 5, but finally, it was just called as iPhone 4S with new A5 CPU and the intelligent Siri (voice-recognition assistant).

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Is it worth to Untether Jailbreak Apple TV 2 iOS 4.3.1?

• It seems that there is still some issues in XBMC after Jailbreaking Apple TV 2 to iOS 4.3.1.
• It has been reported in some forum like Forum XBMC. Problmes such as SMB not working, No Sound, etc.
• I have also asked nitoTV personally and got his reply today.

• Now the question remained - Do you still want to Jailbreak your Apple TV 2 with iOS 4.3.1?

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[HOW-TO] - Untethered Jailbreak Apple TV 4.3.1 (Build 4.2.1) Using Seas0nPass

I planned to Jailbreak my Apple TV 2 this Saturday or Sunday. Finally, the untethered version is out yesterday and below is the instruction.

Seas0nPass jailbreak tool has for both Windows and Mac has been updated with the latest untethered exploit to untether the jailbreak on second generation Apple TV, running on the latest iOS 4.3.1 (4.2.1)

For those of you who don’t know, Seas0nPass jailbreak tool is like PwnageTool for Mac, or Sn0wbreeze for Windows, which can can create custom jailbroken .IPSW files for your second-gen Apple TV.
Before you proceed with the jailbreak, you will need the following:

• A Micro-USB cable
• iTunes 10.2.1
• iOS 4.2.1 (Based on iOS 4.3) for Apple TV
• Seas0nPass

All download links are posted at the end of this article.
Step 1: Download and launch Seas0nPass.
Step 2: Now select “Create IPSW” option to build your own custom jailbroken 4.3.1 firmware for Apple TV.

Step 3: Now wait for Seas0nPass to download all the files required for creating custom firmware.

Step 4: When prompted by Seas0nPass, connect your Apple TV using a micro-USB cable (leave power disconnected), and hold-down both the ‘MENU’ and ‘PLAY/PAUSE’ buttons for 7 seven seconds.

Step 5: iTunes should now open automatically to start the restore process.

Step 6: iTunes will confirm the restore when complete. Once done, your Apple TV will be fully jailbroken, untethered on iOS 4.3.1.
Once complete, remove the USB cable and connect the HDMI cable.

Required download links are as follows:
Download iOS 4.3.1 (4.2.1) for Apple TV 

Download iTunes 10.2.1 for Mac OS X
Download Seas0nPass for Mac OS X 

Download Seas0nPass for Window

[SOURCE: Redmond Pie]

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[HOW-TO] - Removing Video Source from XBMC List (Apple TV 2)

Surprisingly the solution is very simple!

Select the Video source you want to delete, press and Hold "Menu" (which is equivalent to "C") if your Apple TV 2 Remote Control. a menu will appear for editing, removing, etc...

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[HOW-TO] - Watch .avi formated Videos in Apple TV 2

• At first I managed to install XBMC on my Jailbroken Apple TV 2 correctly.

• But I am unable to correctly install the Video sources.
• However, below is how I do it on my Macbook Air.

• You’ll need a jailbroken AppleTV and either the Boxee or XBMC apps. I prefer XBMC because I like its simpler and modern interface. Boxee is too bloated and I hardly use it.

• First, you’ll need to set up your Mac OS X (please go elsewhere for help on Windows; I’m a strict Mac user) to support SMB networking. To do so, launch your Mac OS X’s System Preferences -> Sharing -> (Tick) File Sharing -> Option -> (Tick) Share files and folder using SMB (Windows), and tick your user account followed by entering an access password of your choice. Congrats, you have enabled your Mac OS X’s SMB support!

• Next, you’ll tell OS X which folder or folders you want to allow Sharing, ie, give access to XBMC. Let’s share the “Downloads” folder where you are keeping your .avi/.wmv/.rmvb etc files. From the Finder, select the “Downloads” folder and right-click to select “Get Info”. In the pop-up Get Info window, tick the “Shared folder” check box under the “General” section, and you’re done.
• Repeat for any other folders you want to give XBMC access to. Although you can share an entire hard disk but I suggest you do not do that as both XBMC and Boxee will take seemingly forever to scan the huge contents! Just add individual Share points/folders for better management and privacy.
• To watch a .rmvb in the “Downloads” folder using XBMC, simply launch your AppleTV’s XBMC app from the “Launcher” menu and select “Videos” from the options. You should now see a list of folders except the “Downloads” folder because you haven’t added it.
• Let’s add it now; select Add Source -> Browse -> Windows network (SMB) [you'll probably need to scroll down to see it] -> WORKGROUP -> Your Mac -> Highlight the “Downloads” folder -> Confirm it by selecting “OK” [press the left "prev. track" button on the Remote]. Finally give it a nice name and save it. Done.
• Do note that when you enable a folder, you also enable every sub-folders within it. To exclude a sub-folder, “Get Info” on it and un-tick the “Shared folder” option for it.
• You can now select the newly added “Downloads” folder from the list, locate the .rmvb file and play it on your big screen TV!
• While watching any video, pressing and holding the “Play/Pause” button for a few seconds will drop down a Controller where you can control the video, make adjustments to its audio and video settings etc. Press “Menu” to dismiss it. You can also press the +/- buttons to adjust the volume, the left/right buttons to rewind/fast forward (press again to adjust the rate of change between 2X to 16X.)
• To exit XBMC, press “Menu” until you return to XBMC Home screen. Then press the left button to go down to the “Power” menu… and select “Exit” from the options.

Source: How to Watch non-MP4 videos in Apple TV

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[HOW-TO] - Jailbreak Apple TV 2 (ATV2) Using GreenPois0n RC6

• •Finally the Jailbreak for Apple TV 2 has been release by the fantastic Chronic Dev Team! When the team release GreenPois0n RC5, it did not support Apple TV2. 
• Greenpois0n RC6 now available for both Windows & Mac machines that untethers Apple TV 2G jailbreak on iOS 4.2.1.

To be able to untether iOS 4.2.1 on Apple TV 2G, you have to follow the step by step guide posted here or here and you'll get Apple TV 2G untethered jailbroken on iOS 4.2.1. Download links of greenpois0n RC6 below:

Download Greenpois0n RC6 for Mac OS X
Download Greenpois0n RC6 for Windows
Download iOS 4.2.1 for Apple TV 2G

How To Jailbreak Apple TV2 iOS 4.2.1 With Greenpois0n:
Step 1:
Download Greenpois0n RC6 [Download]
Step 2:
Now move the GreenPoison downloaded file on your desktop and unzip it.
Step 3:
Launch the application by double-clicking greenpois0n icon

Step 4:
You will be prompted, if you want to jailbreak your Apple TV. Click Yes to continue.

Step 5:
Disconnect your Apple TV from the power and USB then click the Jailbreak button.

Step 6:
You will now be instructed to place your Apple TV 2G into DFU mode.

• Connect your Apple TV in to USB cable immediately.
• After 7 seconds connect the power adapter.
• Press and hold MENU and PLAY/PAUSE for 7 seconds
• Release both the buttons.

Step 7:
Once your device is successfully in DFU mode, jailbreaking process will begin.

Step 8: Once the jailbreak is complete, press the “Complete!” button. Wait 40 seconds as the ramdisk will take that much time for jailbreaking Apple TV2.
You have successfully jailbroken (untethered) Apple TV2 running the latest firmware – iOS 4.2.1


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Jailbreak Apple TV 2 Using GreenPois0n RC5-2

Since the Release of GreenPois0n RC5-2 being release yesterday, Apple TV 2 owners have been asking whether this JB solution is able to Untethered Jailbreak their ATV2 devices?

It was reported HERE that the RC5-2 is not able to do that.

LATEST UPDATE (Feb. 13, 2011):

Chronic Dev Team just release the latest RC6 that supports Jailbreak Apple TV 2.

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HOW TO: Untether iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak!

Follow the below guide for step by step instructions to convert your tethered jailbreak to untethered jailbreak on iOS 4.2.1:

STEP 1: Your device must be on iOS 4.2.1, then download GreenPois0n RC5 for Mac OS X from here. [Mirror 1, Mirror 2]

STEP 2: Launch GreenPois0n RC5 then connect your iPhone into your Mac via USB and click on Jailbreak as shown below:

STEP 3: Follow the instructions shown on the screen to enter DFU mode:

STEP 4: Once jailbroken, you'll get Cydia installed on your iOS device and you won't need to use Just tethered boot right now option anymore.

Source: Covering Web

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