The team behind the Apple TV jailbreak, Seas0npass has just released an update that supports a tethered jailbreak on iOS 5. Thanks to the update, the jailbreaking tool now supports version 4.4 and version 4.4.1. With a tethered jailbreak, you can’t turn off your Apple TV.

Plugins that are created for the Apple TV are not working flawlessly on the new iOS 5. Alternative media players like XBMC and Plex are currently not working, so it important that you decide whether you need these tools or not. Other plugins like NitoTV, MediaPlayer, Last.FM and the Couch Surfer are already working on iOS 5.

For more information and the download link please visit the Seas0npass FireCore blog.

How to jailbreak your Apple TV (iOS 4.3 – Untethered/4.4 & 4.4.1 – Tethered) with Seas0npass 

If you are using iOS 4.3, it is advisable that you stay on this firmware if you want to make use of your untethered jailbreak. If you want to jailbreak iOS 4.4 or 4.4.1 we suggest you follow these steps.

1. Connect your Apple TV to your computer.
2. Download iOS 4.4 (9A334V) and save the file on your computer, make sure you save it in a folder that is easy to find.
3. Download the updated version of Seas0npass (Win/OSX) that allows you to jailbreak iOS 4.4 and higher.
4. After downloading Seas0npass, start it.
5. Now hold the alt/option key (mac) and click on the Create IPSW button, you will need to hold the shift button on Windows.
6. It will now open a window, please select the firmware that you have just downloaded in step 1.
7. SeasonPass will automatically patch the file and restore your Apple TV.
8. After Seas0npass successfully completed the process, connect the Apple TV to your TV again. If you are running iOS 4.3 you are done, if you are running 4.4 you will have to continue to step 9.
9. Open Seas0npass again and click on the boot tethered option, on the right side.
10. Now follow the on-screen steps, connect the AppleTV to your USB port when asked. Wait for the flashing light, then connect the power on the device. Once you connected both, hold the menu and play/pause button at the same time for 7 seconds.
11. Seas0npass will do the rest for you, it will also give you a message when it is safe to disconnect your AppleTV.