First, there was only Absinthe 2.0. Sn0wbreeze soon followed suit, and now, both Redsn0w and PwnageTool are part of the iOS 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak family as well.
Redsn0w 0.9.12b1 and PwnageTool 5.1.1 are now both available, with iOS 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak support beings its headlining feature.
Why PwnageTool/Redsn0w and not Absinthe?
Redsn0w andPwnageTool are recommended for those who rely on an iPhone unlock. You need an unlock-able baseband to – well- unlock an iPhone, and this is where redsn0w comes in handy. It creates a custom iOS 5.1.1 firmware for your iPhone, but retains its baseband so you can then unlock it.
So what’s the diff between PwnageTool and Redsn0w?
PwnageTool only runs on Mac OS X, while redsn0w can be enjoyed by both Windows and Mac users.
Got it? Good.
So if you’re one of those who prefer/need one of these two jailbreak tools as opposed to Absinthe, download away from the links below:
Checkmate, Apple. Time for new firmware.
via Redmondpie
