We have been able to jailbreak all iOS 5 developer betas and now the public release of iOS 5 is just a couple of weeks away. However the most loved and probably the most useful jailbreak tweak SBSettings was previously not updated with support for iOS 5, nevertheless now an update has been released due to imminent iOS 5 public release In this guide, we'll show you how to install SBSettings on iOS 5 jailbroken iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Obviously, before you install SBSettings on iOS 5 device, you first need to jailbreak it. At the moment devices running iOS 5 beta firmware can only be jailbroken tethered, with the exception of iPhone 3GS (old bootrom) which can be jailbroken untethered. A tethered jailbreak means that every time you need to reboot your device, you have to connect it to the computer in order for the device to boot up. An untethered jailbreak is free from all such hassles and is obviously preferred more. Nevertheless, its quite possible that an untethered iOS 5 jailbreak will be released merely hours after iOS 5 is made available to the public. For now, you just have to jailbreak your iOS 5 running iPhone, iPad and iPod touch tethered. Do keep in mind that the iPad 2 can not be jailbroken at any firmware except iOS 4.3.3.
iOS 5 tethered jailbreak is compatible with the following devices:
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4
- iPad 1
- iPod touch 4G
- iPod touch 3G
How to jailbreak iOS 5 tethered using your Windows or Mac computer:
The easiest way to jailbreak iOS 5 tethered is to use redsn0w which is available for both Windows and Mac. Simply follow this guide to jailbreak latest iOS 5 beta firmware using redsn0w on your computer.
How to install SBSettings on iOS 5 jailbroken iPhone, iPad and iPod touch:
*Steps to be done after jailbreak has completed.
Step 1: Launch Cydia
Step 2: Go to the Manage tab and tap on Sources.
Step 3: Tap on Edit followed by Add
Step 4: Type the following: http://thebigboss.org/ios5beta
Step 5 Tap on Add Source. Cydia begins adding source automatically.
Step 6: Tap on Return to Cydia after source installation finishes.
Step 7: Now go over to the Search tab and simply search for SBSettings. Tap on it once located.
Step 8: Tap on Install then Confirm. Cydia will automatically install SBSettings on iOS 5. Cydia will tell you to respring your device once installation has finished.
Step 9: After device resprings, simply slide your finger from left to right up in the status bar, place where you see your device name, time and battery logo, to reveal SBSettings on iOS 5.
Do keep in mind that SBSettings for iOS 5 is currently in beta stage but don't expect it to cause any problems for you and your device. So this is all you need to know in order to install SBSettings on iOS 5. However if you face any difficulties, don't hesitate to ask help from our experts by leaving a comment below.