How to Jailbreak Apple TV 2G on iOS 4.2.1 with PwnageTool [Guide]

The developer behind NitoTV app for jailbroken 2nd-gen Apple TV has released an unofficial PwnageTool bundle which can jailbreak Apple TV 2G on the latest iOS 4.2.1 firmware with the existing version of PwnageTool. This jailbreak however is limited to tethered-boot only for now.

Apple TV Receives iOS 4.2.1 (8C154) Software Update

Apple has just pushed a minor update for the second-generation Apple TV owners. While there is no official change log yet, this update seems to be minor, mainly released to fix bugs and security loopholes.

Download Apple TV 2G 4.2 Software Update to Stream Video from iPhone to TV via AirPlay

Apart from iOS 4.2.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, also released today is iOS 4.2 for Apple TV 2G which brings video AirPlay feature that will allow you to stream pictures, videos and music right from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to TVs connected to the second-gen Apple TV.

Plex Has Been Ported to Jailbroken Apple TV 2G !

The popular media center client for Mac OS X and iOS devices has been successfully ported to the new Apple TV 2G ! So for those of you who have a Plex server running in your home, you can now “technically” stream media from Plex server on to your jailbroken 2nd-generationApple TV.

How to Put Apple TV 2G into DFU Restore Mode

The new generation of Apple TV launched in 2010 (often called Apple TV 2G or Apple TV 2) is running on iOS firmware software, albeit in the features lock down version. Thus, Apple TV 2G inherits some features that common to iPhone, iPod-Touch and iPad, such as ability to upgrade or downgrade its firmware OS software.

How to Install NitoTV Weather and RSS App on Apple TV 2G [Jailbreak]

The first third party app for Apple TV 2G, NitoTV is now available for download. It currently offers Weather and RSS functionality but the developers have promised more features in the next version.

How to Jailbreak Apple TV 2G on iOS 4.1 Using PwnageTool 4.1.2

The all new PwnageTool 4.1 brings support for the 2nd-generation Apple TV. You can use it to cook custom firmware for Apple TV 2G which in future will allow you to install third party apps from Cydia.

How to Jailbreak Apple TV 2G on iOS 4.1 Using PwnageTool 4.1

The all new PwnageTool 4.1 brings support for the 2nd-generation Apple TV. You can use it to cook custom firmware for Apple TV 2G which in future will allow you to install third party apps from Cydia.
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PwnageTool 4.1 for Jailbreaking Apple TV 2G, iPhone 4, iPad and iPod touch 4G Now Available for Download

The iPhone Dev Team has finally released PwnageTool 4.1 which is based on recently released Geohot’s bootrom-based Limera1n exploit. This exploit enables this new version of PwnageTool to build custom firmware files for A4 devices like iPhone 4, iPad, Apple TV 2G and iPod touch 4G which was something, previously not possible.