Since security and data privacy has always been a priority for Apple, iOS must now be more secure than ever. However, doing so comes at the expense of removing the option to customize iOS with any third-party tools or apps. On iOS devices, Apple places far too many restrictions, and there is no other option to regain your independence without jailbreaking.
What is Jailbreaking
In general, Apple does not let you use unsigned code or third-party/unrecognized software that the company does not authorize. However, when you jailbreak your iPhone, all the restrictions are lifted, allowing you to do everything you want with your smartphone, including installing third-party apps, custcustomizing user interface, and using the iPhone repair services.
How to Jailbreak your iPhone
The following section will assist you if you have decided to jailbreak your phone. Please make sure to check the version of your iPhone and carefully follow the instructions, though.
Safety Instructions
- Ensure that you have a backup of your data before beginning the process.
- Although it is fully safe, this technique has the potential to brick your device. If you experience problems with the gadget, get in touch with customer service.
- The warranty on your iPhone is now null and void if you jailbreak it. To make a warranty claim, you must uninstall jailbreak from your device.
Method 1: Use Uncover Jailbreak
The steps to jailbreak your iPhone are shown below.
- Step 1: Install AltStore on your Mac by downloading it.
- Step 2: Double-click the AltStore app’s desktop icon to launch it.
- Step 3: Select the Install Mail Plugin option by clicking on the AltServer icon.
- Step 4: From the Mail application folder, enable AltPlugin.
- Step 5: Use a USB drive to connect your iPhone to your Mac computer.
- Step 6: Next, select your iPhone by clicking the AltStore symbol.
- Step 7: Log in using your Apple ID and select Install.
- Step 8: To install Uncover on your iPhone, go to Device management in Settings>General, click on your Apple ID, and then hit Trust twice.
- Step 9: Open a web browser on your iPhone and go to https://unc0ver.dev to download Unc0ver v5.3.1. Install it on your iPhone.
- Step 10: Open Unc0ver on your iPhone and select the Jailbreak option in the blue menu.
- Step 11: Press OK, and your device will reboot after the procedure. If not, you must complete it yourself.
- Step 12: Run the Jailbreak tool under Unc0ver’s blue Jailbreak button.
- Step 13: select Jailbreak and then press OK.
Method 2: Use Checkra1n Jailbreak
If the Unc0ver jailbreaking method fails, Checkra1n may work.
Again, confirm that the iOS version on your iPhone is the latest. It would help if you restarted your iPhone to run Checkra1, a semi-untethered jailbreaking method. After that, you’ll need a second Mac or Linux device to finish jailbreaking.
Now, use Checkra1n to jailbreak your iPhone by following the steps below.
- Step 1: Open your Mac’s web browser and go to the Checkra1n website.
- Step 2: If you are using MacOS or Linux, click Download.
- Step 3: Use the installation file and instructions to install it on your computer.
- Step 4: Connect your iPhone to the Mac.
- Step 5: Verify that Checkra1n, the semi-untethered jailbreaking app, can detect your iPhone when you open it on your Mac.
- Step 7: Select Options, then tick the box next to “Allow untested iOS/iPadOS/tvOS versions.”
- Step 8: To put your iPhone in recovery mode, click Next.
- Step 9: Click Start again.
- Step 10: Follow the instructions to put your device in DFU mode.
- Step 11: On your iPhone, release the power button while holding the home button.
- Step 12: When you open Checkra1 on your iPhone after that, it will assist you in installing Cydia so that you can use tweaks and jailbreak applications.
Is it legal to jailbreak an iPhone?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) has been withdrawn from your iPhone, tablet, smartTV, and other devices by the U.S. Library of Congress making jailbreaking legal. As a result, you can modify your software without attempting to violate copyright.
Does Jailbreaking My iPhone Discontinue the Warranty?
If you read Apple’s support documentation, you’ll see that they made it clear that they reserve the right to withhold necessary services from an iPhone that has any unauthorized software installed. If you jailbreak your iPhone, Apple may not provide assistance or a guarantee.
