In recent years, Apple has constantly upgraded iOS and mobile devices hardware, making the protective mechanisms more sophisticated to prevent activation of administrative access. Besides, regular addition of new features has also constantly reduced the necessity or benefit of a jailbreak. While hackers have reported successfully hacking recent models like the iPhone 11, this is only really of interest to specialists and not the common consumer.
Revisions of iOS and the device hardware have also had a fundamental effect on the iOS jailbreaks that were in great demand, i.e. the jailbreaks of the iPhone 4, 5 and 6. Every time a new system and model version is released, the jailbreak measures also had to be adapted, which is why there is no uniform unlocking solution. For example, the jailbreak for the iPad 2 does not work for the iPhone 4, which is why you need different tools or procedures for each device (if you have the expertise required and want to unlock the device independently).
The standard approach to using a jailbreak tool is always the same, regardless of the device, model and iOS version.
- Before performing the jailbreak, you should back up your personal data on your iPhone or iPad. Connect the device to a computer via USB and transfer your personal files or save them in your iCloud account.
- After the backup, deactivate the code lock or Touch ID, as this feature must be deactivated for the jailbreak process. To do so, open the settings and tap “Touch ID & Code”. Then deselect all activated lock mechanisms.
- Now, connect the mobile device to a PC, which you need to install the software required for the iOS jailbreak. Allow this type of connection if the iPad or iPhone displays a dialog box prompting you to do so.
- The fourth step is to find and download the right jailbreak program for your Apple device and iOS version. You can choose between tools for macOS or Windows, though some of the programs are available for both systems.
- After installing the selected tool, start the jailbreak process and follow the remaining instructions. For example, some applications recommend that you do a fresh iOS install and/or activate flight mode to speed up the process.