How do you jailbreak and iphone

iPhone Jailbreak Guide

Learn how to jailbreak your iPhone and iPad.

Step-by-step guide and download tools to jailbreak your iOS devices.

How to Jailbreak iPhone:

You can jailbreak your iPhone using the jailbreak tools listed below.

Jailbreak iOS 15 to iOS 15.1.1:

• Unc0ver Jailbreak

• CheckRa1n Jailbreak

Jailbreak iOS 14 to iOS 14.8:

• Unc0ver Jailbreak

• CheckRa1n Jailbreak

Jailbreak iOS 13 to iOS 13.7:

• Unc0ver Jailbreak

• Checkra1n Jailbreak

Jailbreak iOS 12 to iOS 12.5.3:

• Chimera Jailbreak

• Unc0ver Jailbreak

Jailbreak iOS 11 to iOS 11.4.1:

• Electra Jailbreak

• Unc0ver Jailbreak

Jailbreak iOS 10 to iOS 10.3.4:

Jailbreak iOS 9 to iOS 9.3.6:

• Ph0enix Jailbreak
  

Jailbreak iOS 8 to iOS 8.4.1:

Jailbreak iOS 7 to iOS 7.1.2:

Jailbreak iOS 6 to iOS 6.1.6:

• P0sixspwn Jailbreak

Jailbreak iOS 5 to iOS 5.1.1:

• RedSn0w Jailbreak

Jailbreak iOS 4 to iOS 4.3.5:

• Greenp0ison Jailbreak

How to Use Cydia:

After installing Cydia by jailbreaking your iPhone, follow the steps below to use it to install jailbreak tweaks on your device.

1. When you launch Cydia, you will see the homescreen as shown below.
2. At the bottom of the screen, you will see the options like Sources, Changes, Installed, and Search.
3. In Sources, you can add repositories and edit existing ones. You can find a list of additional repo sources on the linked page to add.
4. In the Search option, you can find tweaks and apps from the Sources that you have added in Step 3.
5. The Installed option shows the installed Cydia tweaks.
6. The Changes page shows any updates to the apps that you have downloaded from Cydia.

How to Add a Source to Cydia:

1. Launch Cydia on your iPhone or iPad
2. Tap on Sources, and you will see a list of sources already included in Cydia.
3. In the top right corner of the screen, tap Edit
4. In the top left, tap Add
   
5. Type in the source URL that you want to add as a repository in Cydia
6. Click on Add Source as shown above.
   

Top Cydia Repo Sources:

Tap the buttons below to add the repo to Cydia.

How to Download a Tweak on Cydia:

1. After you have added a repo source on Cydia, go to Search
2. Type in the tweak name and verify that it works on your iOS version.
3. Then tap on Modify option on the top right of the screen and select Install > Confirm
4. The tweak will start installing. Select the option Restart Springboard when the option appears.

How to Delete a Tweak from Cydia:

1. Launch Cydia and go to Installed > Recent and tap on the tweak name
2. Tap on Modify > Remove > Confirm
3. When asked tap on Restart Springboard

How to Bypass Jailbreak Detection:

You need to add the following tweaks on Cydia to block jailbreak detection on apps that don’t run on jailbroken devices.

Method 1: JailProtect

1. Open Cydia and tap on Sources > Edit
2. Now tap Add and type in the following URL – http://julioverne.github.io
3. Tap on Add and when it’s been added, tap on Search and type in JailProtect
4. Tap on Install
5. When it’s done, you can open Settings > JailProtect to configure it

Method 2: UnSub

You do need to respring your device anytime you want to use the UnSub tweak.

1. Open Cydia and go to Sources
2. Tap Edit > Add and type in https://repo.nepeta.me
3. When it’s added, go to the Search tab and type Mitsuha Infinity
4. Tap Install and wait.

The tweak can be configured by going to Settings > UnSub

Method 3: Liberty Lite

1. Open Cydia and tap Sources > Edit > Add
2. Type http://ryleyangus.com/repo/
3. When it’s been added, open Source and tap on All Packages.
4. Find and install Liberty Lite ( make sure to delete any earlier versions from your device first )
5. Open Settings > Liberty Lite to apply the patches and configure the tweak
6. Tap on Block Jailbreak Detection and set the toggle for the apps and games.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is Jailbreaking?

Jailbreaking is the process that allows you to unlock the true potential of your iPhone and break the restrictions set by the iOS operating system by installing a “Package Manager”, like Cydia or Sileo. Jailbreaking then gives you the ability to install 3rd-party apps and tweaks to customize and improve your device.

• Is Jailbreaking Illegal?

Jailbreaking is not illegal. In 2012, The Library of Congress ruled it as a legal exemption to the DMCA, or Digital Millennium Copyright Act, making it legal.

• What is a Package Manager?

Package managers like Sileo and Cydia are installed when you jailbreak your iPhone. A Package Manager lets you install third-party jailbreak apps and tweaks onto your iOS device. They are like an unofficial app store.

• What is Cydia?

Cydia is a package Manager ( unofficial appstore ) for iOS devices that lets you download tweaks and jailbreak apps on your iPhone and iPad. To download Cydia on your phone, you need to jailbreak your iOS device using the jailbreak tools listed above.

• Why Do We Need to Jailbreak to Install Cydia?

Apple is quite restrictive in what they allow us to download. If it doesn’t come from their official appstore, they don’t want you to have it. Cydia is one way to get unofficial apps and other content on your device, and it is included in every jailbreak; you cannot install it on its own.

• Why Should You Download Cydia?

Cydia offers several features for iPhone users that are not available without jailbreaking.

• Download themes and tweaks to change the appearance of your device
• Download apps and tweaks that bring additional features and functionality to existing iOS features
• Download apps and tweaks that offer added functionality to stock iOS apps
• Lots of ringtones, wallpapers, and other useful features unavailable on iOS

These features make downloading Cydia worthwhile.

• Can Cydia Be Installed without Jailbreaking?

No, Cydia cannot be installed without jailbreaking first.

• Is Cydia Free?

Yes, Cydia is a free appstore for iPhone and is available for download using any of the jailbreak tools listed above.

• Is Cydia Safe to Use on the iPhone?

Yes, Cydia is safe to download and use on your iPhone. However, you should only add reputable Repo Sources on Cydia and download tweaks from there. Third-party repo sources may have malware on them.

• What Benefits Do I Get From Jailbreaking?

Jailbreaking gives you access to lots of features and functionalities, including:

1. Getting deep access to iOS
2. Accessing package managers such as Cydia or Sileo
3. Install themes that change how your device looks
4. Install tweaks that change how your device behaves
5. Install third-party content not available elsewhere

• Do I Need To Pay for My Cydia Tweaks?

While many of the tweaks and apps in Cydia are free, some require a small payment.

• Are there any Cydia Alternatives?

Yes, there are several Cydia alternatives that do not require jailbreaking your device. They are simple to download and easy to use. We have listed some of these alternatives on this page.

• How to Remove Cydia from iPhone?

To delete Cydia from your iPhone, you can either restore your device using iTunes or use the Cydia Eraser app. Cydia Eraser is a useful tool that removes Cydia from your iPhone without updating your current iOS firmware. It means that, if you want to, you can rejailbreak your device and install Cydia again later.

• What is a Repo?

A repo, or repository, is a database full of tweaks and apps that you can add to the package manager ( i.e., Cydia or Sileo ) on your jailbroken device. Package managers usually come with several repo sources pre-installed, but you can add additional repos that give you access to more tweaks.

• What is a Tweak?

A tweak is a program that changes how certain parts of your iOS device look and feel. Tweaks typically don’t have an app icon that you can tap on. Instead, you will find them in your Settings app, where you can customize them up.

• What Does “Respring” or “Restart Springboard” Mean?

When your device resprings, the homepage and the iOS user interface are restarted. Most tweaks require you to “respring” your device for the changes to take effect without rebooting your phone. You also do not have to reinstall the jailbreak once your device resprings and the package managers ( i.e., Cydia and Sileo ) will remain active.

• What is Recovery Mode?

Recovery Mode is a kind of protection on your iPhone or iPad that lets you do a fresh install of the iOS operating system. Recovery Mode is a useful feature for when some part of the iPhone operating system becomes damaged or corrupted and will not start up correctly. This can happen during a failed jailbreak attempt.

• What is DFU Mode?

DFU Mode allows you to interact with the operating system without loading iOS or the boot loader. DFU means Device Firmware Upgrade but should not be confused with Recovery Mode, as in functional terms, it is different. DFU is typically used as a last resort should things go badly wrong on your iPhone or iPad, but some tools also use it as part of the process to jailbreak your device.

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How to Jailbreak

This page is the ultimate introduction to jailbreaking. Along with the frequently asked questions about everything jailbreak related, you will find links to detailed tutorials on how to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV.

If you already know a lot about jailbreaking and you’re just looking for guides and tutorials, simply skip to the section on how to jailbreak, or refer to our in-depth Can I Jailbreak? guide. If you’re new to jailbreaking and want to learn more, we suggest you spend a few minutes reading about this awesome pastime below.

At the bottom of the page you’ll find information on various jailbreaks. Simply locate the software version you want to jailbreak and the type of device you have for personalized instructions.

Contents

What’s the latest?

The latest jailbreakable iOS/iPadOS version is 14.8.1.

The semi-tethered checkra1n tool can jailbreak the aforementioned and below, on A9-A10-equipped devices (iPhone 6/6 Plus) and iPhone 7/7 Plus) with no strings attached.

It can also jailbreak the aforementioned on A11 devices (iPhone X, 8/8 Plus), but you will not be able to set a passcode afterwards. This is not recommended for obvious security reasons at the time of this writing, but it may or may not be fixed in the future. A jailbreak tweak called Lockdown can offer at least temporary refuge from this rather significant caveat while in a jailbroken state. For older firmware versions, see below.

Devices equipped with the A12 chip or newer (iPhone XR, XS/XS Max or newer) can jailbreak iOS & iPadOS 14.0-14.3 with Taurine and unc0ver. For older firmware versions, see below.

The latest jailbreakable tvOS version for the Apple TV 4 (HD) is tvOS 14.x, and can be accomplished right now with checkra1n for tvOS (semi-tethered).

The latest jailbreakable tvOS version for the Apple TV 4K is tvOS 13.4.5 and can be accomplished right now with unc0verTV (semi-untethered).

You can read about the latest jailbreak news here.

What is jailbreaking?

Jailbreaking is the process by which Apple’s operating systems are modified to remove restrictions and give greater user control over the device. These modifications typically allow running unsigned code, as well as reading and writing to the root filesystem, both of which are normally prevented by Apple. The increased privileges permit customisations and unfettered app installation which are not available to users with a stock device. Jailbreaking is most popular on, and most associated with, Apple’s mobile operating systems iOS and iPadOS, though it also exists in various forms on tvOS, watchOS, macOS, and audioOS.

Typically, jailbreaking adds an unofficial installer to your device which lets you download 3rd-party applications, tweaks, and extensions that are not available through the App Store. These packages open up endless possibilities to do things on your device that a non-jailbroken one would never be able to do. The most famous and oldest of these installers is called Cydia. Competing and rapidly growing alternatives to Cydia now exist, such as Zebra and Sileo.

Cydia and other package managers offer tweaks which can be used to customize the look, feel, behavior, and capabilities of your device in a myriad of different ways, bypass limitations set in place by Apple and carriers, connect to other devices remotely, and generally let you unlock your device’s full potential.

Jailbreaking is about liberating your devices from Apple’s grasp, to let you use the products you paid for in any way you want.

What are the benefits of jailbreaking?

The primary reason that people jailbreak is to install third-party applications and tweaks that Apple couldn’t or wouldn’t approve in the App Store. There are hundreds of apps that don’t meet Apple’s guidelines, or that have capabilities Apple’s App Store guidelines forbid. Tweaks don’t exist on the App Store at all, as they aren’t applications. They are extensions, additions, or adjustments to already-installed applications, and to the operating system itself.

For example, Apple doesn’t allow you to customize the general user interface of your device. Thanks to the jailbreak community, there are many jailbreak tweaks that completely change the way your device looks, whether it be changing icons, hiding icon names, adding more than four applications to the dock, customizing dark mode, or applying an entire theme, sounds and all.

If you value function over aesthetics, jailbreaking can cater to you too. Functionality tweaks, which bring subtle improvements to the way the device operates, are also popular. Swiping across the keyboard to move the text cursor rather than fiddling with the magnifying glass, setting your phone to perform complex events in response to certain button combinations, turning off read receipts in third-party messengers, installing apps from unknown sources, connecting wirelessly to other devices via SSH, displaying Wi-Fi channel and strength information, the list goes on and on. If you’ve ever been bothered by a small aesthetic or functional hindrance in Apple’s OS, chances are there’s a package out there to help you get it just the way you want it.

For more on the benefits of jailbreaking, be sure to read our dedicated spiel listing 10+ reasons to jailbreak your iPhone or iPad in 2020.

Is jailbreaking legal?

First, let’s clear up a common misconception: jailbreaking is completely legal. There was a time, prior to 2010, when jailbreaking was implied to be illegal by the US government, due to its relevance in breach of copyright litigation. However, for many years now the government has periodically upheld the status of jailbreaking as explicitly legal, and exempted it from broader issues of copyright law.

The status in other countries varies, but generally falls into “neither legal nor illegal provided it is not used for copyright infringement, and never going to a court of law anyway.” In summary, there is really nothing to worry about. Even if you don’t live in the US, there’s almost no chance that Apple would come after you for jailbreaking your device. It hasn’t happened a single time, in any country, despite a flourishing community jailbreaking since 2007.

Please note this important distinction: the act of jailbreaking is not illegal.

However, any crimes you commit on the device remain illegal. If you use your jailbreak to illegally torrent movies, download paid apps for free, or commit other cyber and copyright crimes (otherwise known as piracy), then you’re still breaking the law. Stick to using your jailbreak to set up your device the way you want it, not to steal.

Does jailbreaking void my warranty?

Yes and no. Yes, because if you go to the Apple store with a jailbroken device in order to receive support, repair or service, you will be refused (provided they notice). Whilst Apple acknowledges the US government’s DMCA exemption ruling that makes jailbreaking legal, that doesn’t mean that they have to allow it in their warranty agreement. Basically, it’s illegal for them to stop you from doing what you want with your device, but it’s legal for them to refuse to provide any support for it if you have done anything they don’t like.

From Apple’s support article on jailbreaking:

Apple strongly cautions against installing any software that hacks the iOS. It is also important to note that unauthorized modification of the iOS is a violation of the iPhone end-user license agreement and because of this, Apple may deny service for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that has installed any unauthorized software.

However, there’s a simple workaround to the warranty question too. If you have to take your device to an Apple store, just restore it to its factory settings beforehand. This completely removes all traces of having jailbroken, and the stock device will then be accepted by Apple under warranty. There will be no way of knowing you jailbroke it.

Can jailbreaking brick my device?

You may have heard a few horror stories about people who tried to jailbreak their iPhone or iPad and ended up turning it into a paperweight. Although this may have happened in the very early days of the iPhone, it is now so difficult as to be impossible for any average user. These stories are nearly always a badly-timed hardware issue happening to a first-timer, and what they are describing is something like their phone screen dying instead.

The worst thing that could happen when initially trying to jailbreak the device is it becoming unresponsive, which is normally fixed by a hard reset. Even total filesystem corruption can be fixed with a factory restore. Once jailbroken, the only dangers come from installing incompatible tweaks, or downloading something unsafe. Most jailbreaks include a Safe Mode which disables all your tweaks in the case of incompatibility so that you can safely remove them, and you can often “un-jailbreak” too on newer jailbreaks.

As a final resort, remember: you’re always able to restore your device’s firmware back to stock, which will fix any non-hardware issue. Following these simple steps will make sure your iPhone or iPad goes back to its original state. Try to avoid this unless absolutely necessary, as it will update your phone, and wipe all user data stored on it. It will also result in losing your jailbreak, unless and until one is released for the newly-updated firmware.

Is jailbreaking the same as unlocking?

No, jailbreaking and unlocking are two different things. Jailbreaking removes restrictions in Apple’s software, unlocking removes restrictions imposed by your cellular provider. In the early days of iPhone, jailbreaking would often allow you to unlock your iPhone too, but that is now rarely the case. As noted previously, jailbreaking an iPhone lets you install third-party applications and mods, while unlocking allows you to use your iPhone on a different carrier.

There are occasional exceptions to this rule, as well as tweaks which can change some cellular behaviours such as tethering and MMS, but in general they are unrelated. You can learn more about the difference between jailbreaking and unlocking if you’re interested.

Can I still use iTunes and App Store after jailbreaking?

Yes, you can use iTunes and App Store after jailbreaking your device. As a matter of fact, nothing will really change. The only small annoyance is that some App Store apps, such as banking apps, include jailbreak detection which prevents them running when jailbroken. This can be circumvented for most apps with a tweak. The most notable change to your device will be that, after jailbreaking, you will have a new application installed, like Cydia.

What is a package manager?

In short, Cydia is a package manager: an app which allows you to browse, install, and remove your jailbreak apps and tweaks. You can think of it as the App Store, but for jailbreak applications. Most apps and tweaks on Cydia are free, but it is not unusual for a more complex jailbreak offering to cost a few dollars.

Whilst Cydia is the oldest and most well-known package manager, alternative package managers also exist. Historically, Cydia couldn’t be beaten for stability and long-term support, but more recently the younger additions have improved in that regard, while also adding new features which Cydia lacks. Some alternative package managers, should you wish to check them out, are Zebra, Sileo, and Installer.

Does jailbreaking prevent me from updating my device?

Jailbreaking does not prevent you from updating your device firmware, but updating your device firmware can prevent you from jailbreaking. Apple normally uses each iOS or iPadOS update to patch jailbreaks that existed on previous firmware versions, which means that hackers have to start from scratch to make a new tool for the new firmware. This might isn’t a significant problem for most, who are happy to lose their jailbreak in exchange for newer stock features, but it is avoided by those who use a lot of jailbreak apps and tweaks. Serious jailbreakers tend not to update their devices so that they can keep their jailbreaks, and only update their device’s firmware after a jailbreak tool for a higher firmware is released.

As long as you stay on an older, jailbreakable firmware you can continue to jailbreak, but newer firmwares will be invulnerable to previous jailbreak tools. Therefore, if you update to the newest firmware, you will probably find yourself unable to jailbreak it, as there won’t be a jailbreak tool for it yet. How long you’ll have to wait for one can vary, though it has been getting harder in recent times, making staying on a jailbreakable firmware even more valuable.

The lone exceptions to this game of cat and mouse are jailbreaks built upon a hardware-based exploit, such as checkra1n. This kind of jailbreak cannot be patched with a software update because the vulnerability it uses lies deeper in the system, such as in the bootrom or hardware. Devices which have a jailbreak of this type can be jailbroken for life, regardless of what iOS or iPadOS version they are on. However, this kind of jailbreak tends to be tethered or semi-tethered and consequently not suitable for all users (more on that below).

If you are jailbroken and decide you want to update, that is not a problem. If you don’t care about losing your jailbreak and just want to go back to stock, this is always possible with a simple factory restore.

What are the different types of jailbreaks?

There are broadly four types of jailbreak: tethered, semi-tethered, semi-untethered, and untethered. The first two aren’t as useful to the average user. They require the user to connect their device to a computer every time it reboots or powers off, in order to jailbreak it again. Nearly all recent jailbreaks have been semi-untethered, which means that after every reboot you must re-run a jailbreak app on your device. This “reactivates” your jailbreak to let you use your tweaks. Your device will work as a normal stock device, without jailbreak features, until you do this. Untethered jailbreaks are becoming rarer due to the difficulty in building them, but don’t have the limitations of a semi-untethered tool. An untethered jailbreak is persistent, meaning it stays jailbroken through reboots. Read this article to learn more about the differences between these kinds of jailbreak.

Can jailbreaking let me download App Store apps for free?

Technically yes, but we do not recommend installing pirated apps and tweaks on your jailbroken device. Not only is it illegal, but you’re also stealing money from hard working developers. We do not condone, troubleshoot, nor give support on issues relating to piracy.

Is jailbreaking easy?

These days, jailbreaking is very easy. You usually download the jailbreak app and sideload it onto your device using tools such as Xcode, Cydia Impactor, AltStore, or a signing service. From there, you launch the app and hit the “Jailbreak” button. Older jailbreaks tended to involve a program run on your computer instead, with your device connected via USB. Both methods are simple and don’t require any specific knowledge or skills.

You will find useful tutorials on how to jailbreak at the bottom of this page, and our Can I Jailbreak? guide will let you know your options in more detail. If you don’t feel completely comfortable jailbreaking your device yet, make sure to have a look at our tutorials. They will guide you through the process with step-by-step instructions and illustrations.

What’s the best jailbreak tool?

This depends entirely on the type of device you have and the iOS or iPadOS version you are on. You can only use the jailbreak tools available for your device model and firmware. For example, an iPhone 5s user would use unc0ver on iOS 11-12.2, and Chimera on iOS 12.3-12.5.1, if they wanted the flexibility of a semi-untethered jailbreak. If they wanted a clean jailbreak which can never be patched, but which has the downside of being semi-tethered, then the best tool would be checkra1n. See our How to Jailbreak section for an overview of device- and firmware-specific options, below, or our Can I Jailbreak? guide for more in-depth information.

Does it cost anything to jailbreak?

The hackers that develop jailbreaks do it for free. They occasionally partner with a company to receive a cut of advertisements made in the jailbreak app, and they often accept donations, so if you appreciate the work that has gone into giving you your jailbreak then feel free to give something. However, there should never be a payment required for access to the tool. If you find a website claiming to be a new jailbreak and asking you to create an account or pay for access, it is a scam. Always download jailbreak tools directly from the real developer. We recommend checking our site, which will always provide the genuine and original sources for these tools. If you’re not sure, come and browse our jailbreak news and guides. If we haven’t mentioned a tool, then it’s almost certainly a fake.

How to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV

Navigate to your firmware version below to locate your jailbreak tool, and find a guide to using it. More in-depth information can be found in our Can I Jailbreak? guide.

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