How To Jailbreak iPhone Models X and Below Using a Mac
What is Jailbreaking? Learn more
- This guide applies to the following models
- iPhones (X, 8+, 8, 7+, 7, SE, 6S+, 6S, 6+, 6, 5S)
- iPads (i Pad Pro 10.5" (2017 Edition), iPad Pro 12.9" (2nd Gen – 2017), iPad (2019, 7th Gen) iPad (2018, 6th Gen), iPad (5th gen), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, iPad Pro (1st Gen)
- Don't have a Mac? You can Jailbreak newer iPhones using a PC too. Learn how
You Will Need
- A Mac computer with an Internet Connection
- A cable to connect your iPhone to your Mac
- The iPhone you wish to Jailbreak on hand, as well as the iPhone’s lock screen passcode if it has one
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Download and install Checkra1n here
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Open Checkra1n from the Finder app
Finder -> Applications -> Right-Click on Checkra1n -> Open
You must right-click open, otherwise you will receive a security error. If you see an error, repeat the open process again
- Checkra1n should now be open. If your iPhone is not connected to your Mac, the Start button will be greyed out. Connect your iPhone to begin
- If you receive a warning that the iPhone is not compatible, go to Options -> and select Allow untested iOS versions
- Press Start
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Follow the Interactive Wizard
Screenshot of the Interactive Wizard - Note the steps you will be shown in the Wizard will vary depending on your device
- If you receive an error during Jailbreaking, this is most likely because the checkra1n tool has not launched official support for your iOS version yet. To resolve the issue you will need to uninstall Checkra1n, and re-install using the Checkra1n beta version
The Jailbreak should now be complete! You can confirm this by opening the iPhone and looking for the Cydia and Checkra1n application.
Your phone is now ready to install FlexiSPY, and you can find instructions for this inside your online account.
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