If you’re like most people, you probably have an Apple TV. But if you’re like me, you also have an extra function Apple TV that you can’t live without. And that’s the ability to jailbreak your device. Jailbreaking your Apple TV is a process that can be difficult and time-consuming, but it’s definitely worth it for those who want to take advantage of all the extra features and functions their device has to offer. To begin with, make sure that your device is up to date with the latest security patches. This will help protect your device from any potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited while jailbreaking it. Once your device is patched, head over to the Apple website and sign up for a support account. This will give you access to a range of resources and support options related to jailbreaking your Apple TV. Once you’ve been given access to these resources, it’s time to begin the process of jailbreaking your 2nd Generation Apple TV. The first step is to create a new folder on your computer called “jailbreak.” In this folder, you’ll need to find and install the latest version of Cydia (the app used for jailbreaking). Once Cydia has been installed, open it and click on the " Jailbreak" tab in the top left corner of Cydia. From here, select “2nd Generation” from the drop-down list and click on the " Jailbreak" button in the bottom right corner of Cydia. After clicking on this button, a confirmation dialog will appear asking for your password (if any). After entering this password, click on the “OK” button in Cydia and then wait until everything has finished loading (you should see a message saying that everything has gone successfully). Once everything has finished loading, open up Safari and type “cydia://jailbreak/2ndGeneration/” into Safari’s address bar and hit enter. You’ll now be
Jailbreaking your iDevices allows for more options when it comes to software and usage. The Apple TV is no exception. Here’s how to jailbreak your second generation Apple TV so you can install software like XBMC, Plex, or aTV Flash.
Jailbreaking your Apple TV does not mean you will lose any functionality, it only ensures you will get more options when it comes to how you want to use your device. Thanks to the hacking community, you can jailbreak your Apple TV in literally one click.
How to Jailbreak Your Apple TV
You will need the following items to complete the jailbreak
A 2nd generation Apple TV (black model) A micro USB cable Seas0nPass for Windows or OS X (links below) Latest version of iTunes software
First start by unplugging any other iDevice from your computer. Then extract the Seas0nPass .zip file and run the program.
Click on Create IPSW and the software will automatically download the latest Apple TV software from Apple, decrypt the package, jailbreak the files, and repackage the installer.
Once the download is complete you will plug in your Apple TV to your computer with the microUSB cable without plugging in the power. When the light on the front of the Apple TV flashes repeatedly point your silver Apple TV remote at the device and hold the Menu and Play/Pause button simultaneously for seven seconds.
You may need to wait for Windows to download updated drivers for the Apple TV to function properly in restore mode so give it a couple minutes to detect.
When your device is found you should get this screen to confirm the device is conected along with a screen that says uploading to device.
iTunes will automatically open and begin the restore process of the device.
If iTunes does not automatically start, wait a couple minutes and manually start iTunes, the rest of the restore should be automated once the software is running.
Once the restore is completed you can disconnect the USB cable and connect the Apple TV to your television with power and HDMI.
You will need to go through the initial Apple TV setup to choose your language. Once the device boots completely you will know it is jailbroken by the temporary FireCore logo in the bottom right corner of the screen.
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