Install iOS 5 Beta 6 Without UDID Or Developers Account On iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

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Yesterday, we saw Apple release iOS 5 beta 6 to developers who have UDID registered iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Basically, iOS beta firmware is only intended for developers and can't be installed if you don't have a Developer Account which costs $99 per year. Don't worry though, the workaround that we are documenting below will teach you exactly how to install iOS 5 beta 6 without UDID registration or even a Developers Account. iOS 5 beta firmware ipsws are only available for developers in the Developers Portal. However, soon these ipsws make their way on to file sharing websites on the internet so that anyone with an iDevice can get access to beta firmware, but most people don't know that you need to have your device UDID registered with a Developers Account in order to run iOS beta firmware on it. If you're wondering where you can find the UDID of your device, follow this tutorial.

Many budding beta testers try to buy UDID registrations off the internet, but Apple is now closing accounts of those developers who sell UDID registrations and are also flagging all UDIDs registered with their accounts. If you're that desperate for a UDID registration, you may try out your luck with us as we have been offering free UDID registrations for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

On the other hand, if a UDID registration is not what you are looking for, simply follow this tutorial to install and activate iOS 5 beta 6 on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch without a Developers Account. This procedure will eliminate the this device is not registered as part of the iphone developer program error which is displayed if you install beta firmware on a device that doesn't have its UDID registered.

How To Install iOS 5 Beta 6 Without UDID Registration Or Developers Account:

Step 1: Download the following: Download iOS 5 beta 6 ipsw for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Download iTunes 10.5 beta 6 for Windows and Mac Download i-Funbox for Windows or iPhone Explorer for Mac (Google is your friend)

Step 2: Once you have downloaded iOS 5 beta 6 ipsw for your device on the computer, follow this guide to install iOS 5 beta 6 on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. When installation completes, don't do the PC-free iOS 5 setup. You first need to jailbreak your device.

Step 3: Follow the tutorial to jailbreak iOS 5 beta 6 tethered using redsn0w, on Windows and Mac. This won't work on the iPad 2. Jailbreak is mandatory because we need access to the root filesystem of the device.

Step 4: After the jailbreak has been done, we now have to delete a certain key and string from within the filesystem to install iOS 5 beta 6 without UDID registration. To do this, you may download i-Funbox or iPhone Explorer, depending upon what computer you use. Step 5: After you have downloaded and installed the relevant software for your Windows or Mac computer, connect your device to the computer and launch the software. Using the software, navigate to this path: filesystem/library/coreservices/systemversion.plist. After locating this .plist file save it to your desktop.

Step 6: Once saved to the desktop, right click and open this .plist file in either Notepad or Text Editor. Now locate this: <key>ReleaseType</key> <string>beta</string> and remove it. Save changes to the file.

Step 7: Copy this file back to its original location in the filesystem of your device running iOS 5 beta 6. Close the software and reboot your device. That's it! You have successfully installed iOS 5 beta 6 on your device without needing a UDID registration or a Developers Account. Your device will sync flawlessly with iTunes and you will be able to use all of the service without facing that ruddy this device is not registered as part of the iphone developer program error. Don't install stock iOS 5 beta firmware on your iPhone if you rely on a software unlock. You will lose your unlock and won't be able to access cellular services on your iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS.

If you have a factory unlocked or carrier locked iPhone, you can install iOS 5 beta 6 if you want to. Any questions? Seek help from our experts by simply leaving a comment down below.

Editor's Note: It appears that most of you are facing issues while booting iOS 5 beta 6 tethered on your device. To fix this problem, the iPhone Dev Team is going to release redsn0w 0.9.8 beta 6 in a couple of hours and we'll let you know when that happens. Once that happens, the procedure in this post is what you need to follow in order to install iOS 5 beta 6 without UDID registration. Keep checking back here for the update.

UPDATE x1: iH8sn0w has released sn0wbreeze 2.8 beta 6 for Windows which not only jailbreaks iOS 5 beta 6, but also removes UDID check and beta timer, allowing you to install iOS 5 beta 6 without needing a Developer Account. Details, download links and tutorials posted here.

UPDATE x2: iPhone Dev Team has released redsn0w 0.9.8 beta 6 "JetBlue Edition" with support for iOS 5 beta 6 tethered jailbreak on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Follow this guide to download and jailbreak iOS 5 beta 6 using redsn0w 0.9.8b6 on Windows and Mac. Then if you want to install iOS 5 beta 6 without UDID registration or developers account, simply follow all of the steps given above.

  • Christian95

    When i reboot the iPhone and then do the tethered reboot with redsnow. It shows the pineapple but then screen goes black then shows the apple logo again, then keeps going in a loop with the apple logo. Any way to fix it??

  • jjjjj

    all these websites claim to have tested this. they haven’t. they are just dumb people that want you to read their page and feel the need to be the first to post.

  • kami

    there is no jailbreak available yet for ios5 beta 6 dont wast your time…

    Br

    K@mi

  • Idevicehacker

    Guys, there is no way to hacktivate without the latest
    Redsnow beta 6 so wait for it!! Always after new Ipsw
    24h later comes the Redsnow jailbreak! So don’t do this

    • http://www.facebook.com/sathya.naraen Sathya Narayanan

      you nuts? redsn0w and sn0wbreez has the latest working version out already, dude ur outdated like nokia get a life.

      • iDeviceHacker

        Like i said there is no way u could do it that time READ date when and what said … nuta!!

        • http://www.facebook.com/sathya.naraen Sathya Narayanan

          well me and my frnd tried and worked fine using the redsn0w b5 but it still had bugs and the phone used to crash alot.

        • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=587273482 Fernando Rodriguez

          do you know if i can do this on a ipad 2?

  • http://www.iphoneism.com Lota Man

    Read Editors Note.

    • Christian95

      DO you think they will upload the redsnow b6 today?!?!

      • http://www.iphoneism.com Lota Man

        Yes.
        Sent from my BlackBerry® Smartphone provided by Ufone

  • Anonymous

    I have to give thanks to this site for providing this valuable information. The guides were easy to follow to hacktivate the ios 5 beta #’s. But now that I am registered my UDID succesfully I don’t think I’ll need to hacktivate, but thanks anyways I will always visit this site for new information

  • Anonymous

    I have to give thanks to this site for providing this valuable information. The guides were easy to follow to hacktivate the ios 5 beta #’s. But now that I am registered my UDID succesfully I don’t think I’ll need to hacktivate, but thanks anyways I will always visit this site for new information

  • Anonymous

    I have to give thanks to this site for providing this valuable information. The guides were easy to follow to hacktivate the ios 5 beta #’s. But now that I am registered my UDID succesfully I don’t think I’ll need to hacktivate, but thanks anyways I will always visit this site for new information

  • CarlosRojoMD

    Any1 having problems with the iPhone not showing in the devices while connected on the same WiFi network, plugged into a USB outlet charger? I’m on iOS 5 beta 6 and iTunes 10.5 beta 6 as well. Inside the iPhone the “Sync Now” seems to be syncing but it doesn’t show on the DEVICES tab (or whatever you want to call it) inside iTunes.

    • http://www.iphoneism.com Lota Man

      Remove and reinstall iTunes. Looks like you have a buggy installation.

      • http://twitter.com/CarlosRojoMD Carlos Rojo

        Thkx, already did. Removed iTunes with AppCleaner and everything (supposedly) related to iTunes.. will try it one more time.

      • http://twitter.com/CarlosRojoMD Carlos Rojo

        Thanks! It worked, something got messed up in between, I had a full backup so I decided to fresh-install Lion and worked from ground-zero. Everything is working smoothly now.

  • CarlosRojoMD

    Any1 having problems with the iPhone not showing in the devices while connected on the same WiFi network, plugged into a USB outlet charger? I’m on iOS 5 beta 6 and iTunes 10.5 beta 6 as well. Inside the iPhone the “Sync Now” seems to be syncing but it doesn’t show on the DEVICES tab (or whatever you want to call it) inside iTunes.

  • AppleFTW

    Come on guys @ Redsn0w, I’m really waiting for the 0.9.8b6!

    • http://www.iphoneism.com Lota Man

      Redsn0w 0.9.8b6 “JetBlue Edition” has been released.

    • http://www.iphoneism.com Lota Man

      Redsn0w 0.9.8b6 “JetBlue Edition” has been released.

  • Anon

    Selling UDID slots $4 ea
    Send an email to c0m3x@hotmail.com if interested.

  • AppleFTW

    Why won’t this work on an iPad 2?

    • http://www.iphoneism.com Lota Man

      Because you can’t jailbreak it on iOS 5 beta 6.

  • Eki Maureza

    i cant open the .plist file
    im on mac please help
    the file is blank

    • iDeviceHacker

      Youtube mate YOUTUBE.COM

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=587273482 Fernando Rodriguez

    i cant do it in my ipad 2???? pleasee help meee or leave a comment.

  • http://www.facebook.com/sathya.naraen Sathya Narayanan

    am currently using iphone 4 ios 4.3.5 redsn0w jailbreak, i downloaded the beta iTunes 10.5 and the ios5 beta 6, everytime i try to install that firmware i get error 3194.

    • iDeviceHacker

      try a diffrent USB if u had it out back get infront and if front well BACK gd luck!!

      • http://www.facebook.com/sathya.naraen Sathya Narayanan

        already did worked fine but now after i was testing some apps and after sync my phone, it wont launch cydia so i restarted the phone and tethered booted it again but still the same wondering whats wrong still.

        • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=587273482 Fernando Rodriguez

          do you know if i can do this on a ipad 2?

      • Paul Woodward

        i get the same error 3194, i tryed changing usb ports but that didnt help any ideas?

  • Nitin

    I installed iOS 5 beta 6 on my factory unlocked iPhone 3Gs, so far its working great. The only thing that i’ve noticed going wrong is the GPS. The GPS has stopped working. Is any way to fix that?

  • majister

    Hey, ive got a 4.3.5 itouch 3g… wondering if i can still get he ios 5 beta 6 onto it without goin through the first through stages… alrdy tried doin a ios 5 beta 5 but i failed… so if sumone culd kindly explain where i went rong etc xD

    • majister

      when i mean first few stages (ios 5 beta 1 ios 5 beta 2 .. etc)

  • Bwpj

    must you jailbreak or can you pass that step?

  • Tealk

    hi, i have jailbreake my iphone 3gs now with os5 b7
    but step 5 make problems
    iphone explorer does not run and geht all time exe crash
    ifunbox will run but i dont can find the path, can anyone help me please?
    ICQ: 392576195

    • http://www.iphoneism.com Lota Man

      after the jailbreak, make sure you boot tethered before running iPhone Explorer.