GeoHot’s limera1n has been released even before the Chronic Dev’s greenpois0n that is expected to release tomorrow. You can download limera1n to jailbreak iPod Touch 4 4.1 iOS. Here is the step by step guide on how jailbreak iPod Touch 4G with limera1n:
Before you Begin:
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Note: This is Beta version of Limera1n, so continue at your own risk!
How to Jailbreak iPod Touch 4 iOS 4.1 with Limera1n
Step 1: Run the downloaded Limera1n.exe
Step 2: Connect iPod Touch 4G with computer via USB (make sure your device is on)
Step 3: Switch to Limera1n and press “Make it ra1n” button
![limera1n[2] limera1n[2]](http://www.techpetals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/limera1n2.png)
Step 4: Limera1n will show “entering recovery …” message
Step 5: Put iPod Touch 4G in DFU mode. Limera1n will show the instructions on how to do it. Once device is in DFU mode, Limera1n will show the message “in DFU mode … wait”.
Step 6: After that, Limera1n will start its process. Let it complete, you will see “done” on limera1n when it’s complete. Your iPod Touch 4G will show the ra1ndrop on screen:
![ra1ndrop[2] ra1ndrop[2]](http://www.techpetals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ra1ndrop2.png)
And a message will show up in Windows saying that your device is now jailbroken.
Step 7: Your device will turn off, put it back on and you’ll have a jailbroken iPod Touch 4G on iOS 4.1.
Step 8: You will now see Cydia and ra1ndrop icons on homescreen, click on ra1ndrop icon to launch limera1n app.
Step 9: In limera1n app, click on “Install Cydia” to get Cydia installed.
Step 10: If Cydia doesn’t work, reboot your device, should be fixed now.