Apple recently released a new firmware generation for the Apple TV 2G. This new firmware generation is the 4.4.x firmware generation. New to the 4.4.x firmware generation are features such as NHL, WSJ, AirPlay Mirroring, and Photo Stream. As a new firmware generation for the Apple TV 2G was released we are going to provide an updated guide for Jailbreaking the Apple TV 2G tethered on the following firmware versions:

  • 4.4.0
  • 4.4.1
  • 4.4.2 (latest as of October 26th, 2011)

If you are looking to Jailbreak your Apple TV 2G tethered on one of the firmware version listed above, this how to guide will show you how. In order to Jailbreak the Apple TV 2G running the 4.4.0 to 4.4.2 firmware tethered you will be using the Seas0nPass Jailbreaking tool for the Windows operating system.

Note: If you are on the Mac OS X operating system click here to follow our Seas0nPass Mac OS X guide.

Jailbreak Apple TV 2G 4.4.0, 4.4.1, 4.4.2

Step 1) - The first thing you will need to do is download Seas0nPass for Windows from our downloads section (mirror download link).

Step 2) - The next thing you will need to do is extract Seas0nPass (to the destination of your choice).

Step 3) – Once Seas0nPass is extracted you will need to double click the Seas0nPass.exe file.

Step 4) - When Seas0nPass has launched you will notice two options presented to you – Create IPSW and Boot Tethered.

You will need to Hold down the shift key, click the Create IPSW Button and then select the firmware version your Apple TV 2G is currently running.

Step 5) -  Seas0nPass now will begin creating your jailbroken IPSW.

Step 6) - Once SeasonPass has created the custom IPSW you will be prompt to connect your Apple TV 2G into your computer and put it into DFU mode (follow the on-board instructions). Once your Apple TV 2G is in DFU mode Seas0nPass will automatically open iTunes and start the restore process.

Your Apple TV 2G should now be Jailbroken on 4.4.0, 4.4.1 or 4.4.2 firmware. Congratulations.

Booting Tethered With Seas0nPass

As this is a tethered Jailbreak you will need to boot your Apple TV 2G using Seas0nPass anytime it loses power or you need to restart it. In order to boot your Apple TV 2G tethered you will simply need to launch Seas0nPass, click the Boot Tethered Button, and finally follow the instructions for putting your Apple TV 2G into DFU mode.

Note: The Apple TV MUST be disconnected from the computer (for at least a brief moment) after restoring in iTunes for the tethered boot process below to work properly.

If you have any questions or concerns please leave them in the comments section below…