Jailbreak iOS 3.2.2 on iPad using Limera1n (Guide)
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Geohot has done what he set out to do – rolled out an iOS 4.1 jailbreak tool which goes by the name Limera1n. This tool besides bringing iOS 4.1 jailbreak for the compliant iDevices listed here also brings iOS 3.2.2 jailbreak for your iPad. Instructions to jailbreak your Apple Tablet running on iOS 3.2.2 posted after the break.
Disclaimer: Perform this at your own risk.
Note: Limera1n is available for Windows users for the time being. We will update you as the Mac version gets unleashed.
Pre-requisites
- Download Limera1n for Windows [Mirror]
- Download iOS 3.2.2 for iPad from here and install if you haven’t already.
Step 1 Launch Limera1n.
Step 2 Connect your iPad to your PC via the USB cable.
Step 3 Click on make it ra1n button.
Step 4 Limera1n will attempt to enter the recovery mode.
Step 5 Once you enter the recovery mode, you will be prompted by the tool to hold Home + Power Button.
Step 6 After a few seconds you will be asked to release Power button.
Step 7 After a few seconds, Limera1n will attempt to take your iPad to DFU mode.
Step 8 Limera1n logo will make itself prominent on the iPad screen.
Step 9 A Message Box / Dialog box will appear with the title geohot says: Enjoy your jailbroken iPhone.
Step 10 Power on your iPad.
Step 11 Make sure your iDevice’s WiFi is turned on.
Step 12 Launch Limera1n from your iPad and install Cydia.
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my ipad stuck in dfu mode and need to Restore to getting out.
:(
about 2 years ago
limera1n app doesn’t show up!!! :(
about 2 years ago
you mean to say that the icon doesn’t show up?
about 2 years ago
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about 2 years ago
do you see a app icon placeholder on the springboard? try rooting your dEvice
about 2 years ago
Nothing happens
about 2 years ago
my ipad stuck in recovery mode, now also cant restore it error msg is 1604……..
what can i do now?? T_T
about 2 years ago
have you tried using recboot
about 2 years ago
thanks a lot!
about 2 years ago
HELP !! Tried twice but didn’t get any Limera1n app/icon on ipad ?!?!?! Pls Help …… Even rebooted ipad….
about 2 years ago
same prob….
about 2 years ago
have u given green0ison a try
about 2 years ago
greenpois0n works perfect…thanks a ton
about 2 years ago
No Issues, worked first time.
LIMERAIN ICON ON 2ND PAGE, Look and you will find it
about 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing. This will definitely help others to proceed more confidently with the jailbreak.