Here's the rub: It doesn't mention the power cord and may, in fact, specifically tell you not to plug that in. When it's ready, it will say 'Waiting for device to enter DFU mode.' and give you a helpful graphic prompting you to plug in your ATV2. It needs to be able to control iTunes via scripting events to finish its job.Įventually, Seas0npass will finish downloading the IPSW, and do a bunch of surgery to it automagically which it will tell you about using cryptic status messages. If Seas0npass tells you that you have UI Scripting disabled, and asks to enable it, tell it OK. It'll offer you two options: 'Create IPSW' or 'Boot Tethered.' Select 'Create IPSW.' It will begin downloading the IPSW from Apple's update servers (assuming it's still available). Note: I'm using version 0.78 which will perform an untethered jailbreak of the ATV2 4.3 software. We'll deal with that when it comes.ĭownload the Seas0npass jailbreak utility from here for your Mac. Apparently, some cables aren't high enough quality or just don't have 'the magic' and won't work. The only gotcha to worry about is the MicroUSB cable. If you've got all the above, don't worry, it's not that complicated. Optionally, you'll need an HDMI TV to connect the ATV2 to to complete the jailbreak and setup.An aluminum Apple Remote (included with ATV2).An AppleTV 2 power cable (included with ATV2).For those new to this, untethered means you don't have to have the ATV2 connected to anything via USB in order to get it to boot for use once you've finished the jailbreak. So I figured I'd add my own 'here's how I got it to work' on the off chance someone Googling it in desperation like I had to both times will find it.įirst of all, let's be clear about the goal: I'm attempting to jailbreak an AppleTV 2 (the black hockey puck one) to an untethered jailbreak with a functioning XBMC (Xbox Media Center) install running on it. I've had to jailbreak ATV2s twice now, and both times I've gotten caught up in the 'oh yeah just one more thing' details of this particular finicky task. ![]() Jailbreaking an AppleTV 2 with Seas0npass
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