When iOS 5.1.1 first dropped, the latest version of Redsn0w (0.9.10b8b) provided an initial solution for A4 devices like the iPhone 4. However, it was tethered , meaning every time the phone died or restarted, it had to be plugged back into a computer to boot.
As Redsn0w matured into its final iterations (such as ), it became more than just a jailbreak tool. It offered a suite of expert features for the most dedicated "jailbreakers": Jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 with RedSn0w Redsn0W Latest Version 5 1
By , the battle between Apple and the jailbreaking community reached a fever pitch with the release of iOS 5.1.1 . For many users, this update was a threat to their customized devices, but the Dev Team was ready. The Evolution of Redsn0w 5.1.1 When iOS 5