By , the battle between Apple and the jailbreaking community reached a fever pitch with the release of iOS 5.1.1 . For many users, this update was a threat to their customized devices, but the Dev Team was ready. The Evolution of Redsn0w 5.1.1

The real "magic" happened on June 4, 2012, with the release of Redsn0w 0.9.12b1 . This version integrated the "Rocky Racoon" exploit developed by legendary hacker pod2g, finally granting users an untethered jailbreak . This meant the device could reboot freely without a PC, a major milestone for the community. Key Features of the Final Versions

When iOS 5.1.1 first dropped, the latest version of Redsn0w (0.9.10b8b) provided an initial solution for A4 devices like the iPhone 4. However, it was tethered , meaning every time the phone died or restarted, it had to be plugged back into a computer to boot.