Apple iPad 1 : Re-purpose old iPad1

 Re-purpose old iPad1 and continue to use it on daily basis. Due to Apple Store no longer provide older App's version, we need to JailBreak it in order to download old version.

Pre-requisites :-

1. Download Absinthe JailBreak --> https://www.iphoneheat.com/2012/05/absinthe-2-download/
2. Extract the downloaded zip file.
3. Download and install Apple iTunes --> https://www.apple.com/my/itunes/
4. Download and install 3uTools --> http://www.3u.com/

JailBreak Steps :-

1. Run --> Absinthe for iOS 5.1.1
2. Plugin your iPad1 to the computer and wait for it to be detected by Absinthe.
3. Click --> JailBreak          {ensure your iPad1 data is backup prior to this}
4. The iPad1 will auto restart itself upon completion.
5. Open --> Cydia
6. Tap --> Complete Upgrade
7. Download and Install new certificate, open --> Safari --> http://cydia.invoxiplaygames.uk/certificates
8. Tap --> ISRG Root X1 CA (Let's Encrypt)
9. Tap --> Install
10. Tap again --> Install

Add Repo into Cydia's Sources :-

1. Open --> Cydia
2. Goto --> Sources
3. Tap --> Edit
4. Tap --> Add
5. Add the following Repo:
• http://repo.hackyouriphone.org
• http://cydia.akemi.ai
• http://cydia.invoxiplaygames.uk

Install the following packages :-

1. AppSync Unified
2. Checkmate, Store!
3. Activator (optional)

Remove non-working Repo --> ultrasn0w (repo666.ultrasn0w.com)

Use 3uTools to install any applications that you have to the iPad1.

!!! HAPPY COMPUTING !!!