iPhone Dev-Team has released RedSn0w 0.9.13dev4 for Windows and Mac that can be used to jailbreak iOS 6 GM on iPod touch. RedSn0w 0.9.13dev4 for iOS 6 GM provides a tethered jailbreak only and is mainly intended for developers who needs to test their jailbreak apps on iOS 6. So, if you are a normal user and rely on jailbreak, stay away from the iOS 6 GM.

Jailbreak iOS 6 GM On iPod touch With RedSn0w 0.9.13dev4

• Step 1 : Download RedSn0w 0.9.13dev4 for Windows or Mac.
• Step 2 : Extract the contents of redsn0w_win_0.9.13dev4.zip to your Desktop any other folder.
• Step 3 : Launch RedSn0w and click ‘Extras’ button followed by ‘Select IPSW’.
• Step 4 : Choose iOS 6 GM IPSW file and click the Back button.
• Step 5 : Click the ‘Jailbreak’ button to start iOS 6 GM jailbreak.
• Step 6 : RedSn0w will now show you a new screen and you have to choose ‘Install SHSH’ from the available options and click Next.
• Step 7 : Now you need to put your iPod touch in DFU mode. Also make sure that your iPod touch is both off and plugged in to the computer.
  • Hold down Power (corner) button for 5 seconds.
  • Without releasing the Power button, also hold down the Home (bottom center) button for 10 seconds.
  • Without releasing the home button, release the Power button. But keep holding the Home button for 15 seconds.
• Step 8 : RedSn0w 0.9.13dev4 will tethered jailbreak your iPod touch on iOS 6 GM. After the jailbreak is completed, your iPod touch will be rebooted into jailbroken state.

Tethered Boot iOS 6 GM on iPod touch With RedSn0w

As mentioned earlier, iOS 6 GM jailbreak with RedSn0w on Windows and Mac is tethered. This essentially means that every time your iPod touch looses the power, you need to connect it to a computer and run RedSn0w for a tethered boot. To tethered boot your iPod touch on iOS 6 GM, connect it to the computer, launch RedSn0w and choose ‘Extras’ -> ‘Just Boot’.