What is Jailbreak and Why do you need it?

Why do I need Jailbreak? [iPhone /iPad / iOS/ Apple TV/ WatchOS]

Every single detail about jailbreak discussed here. iOS Jailbreak, iPhone Jailbreak, iPad Jailbreak or the TVs like Apple TV, Roku TV and Amazon Firesticks are Jailbreakable. Let's find the more details

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  1. iOS Jailbreak
  2. iPhone Jailbreak
  3. iPad Jailbreak
  4. Apple TV Jailbreak
  5. Amazon Firestick Jailbreak
  6. Roku TV Jailbreak
  7. Apple Watch / iWatch Jailbreak

What is Jailbreak?

Jailbreaking is the process of removing and modifying the limits of the Operating System. It is giving the huge user control of devices over standard offering. It provides facility to install unlimited tweaks and free apps bypassing some of the default restrictions.

iOS Jailbreak

The main advantage of Jailbreak is, it breaks the limits of iOS. By jailbreaking iOS, you can enjoy your iPhone or iPad without any restrictions. Then you can, Customize your iDevice, Download unlimited apps, Get tweaks and themes not available in the Apple App Store and many more customizations. Most of the iOS versions are jailbreakable but not the latest iOS versions like iOS 15 and the upcoming iOS 16, as there are no jailbreak tools for iOS 15 or jailbreak tools for iOS 16. Discussed below are the jailbreak possibility of the three latest iOS versions.

iOS 16.1 Jailbreak

iOS 16.1 is not fully functionally jailbreakable yet, however you can install lite Cydia on iOS 16.1 using tools such as Unc0ver virtual, Checkra1n virtual, Zeon and Saynmo. Also, you can get lite Sileo on iOS 16.1 through the Cheyote virtual jailbreak tool and the Zeon app. We have discussed a few tested and verified iOS 16.1 jailbreak alternatives which you can read on our iOS 16.1 jailbreak page here!

iOS 16 Jailbreak

iOS 16 along with its successor versions iOS 16.0.1, iOS 16.0.2, and iOS 16.0.3, do support virtual jailbreak with Unc0ver virtual and Checkra1n virtual jailbreak tools, but not fully functional jailbreak. Yet, we have tried a couple of jailbreak alternative apps that enable you to install a wide array of third-party apps with no jailbreak which you can find on our iOS 16 jailbreak page here!

iOS 15.7 Jailbreak

Palera1n jailbreak tool (developer version) is the latest functioning iOS iOS 15.7 jailbreak tool so far. However, it is advised that you need to have quite expertise to jailbreak iOS 15.7 with the dev version of Palera1n. Read more on how to jailbreak iOS 15.7 with the Palerain jailbreak tool (Step guide available) along with the other jailbreak tools and jailbreak alternatives on our iOS 15.7 jailbreak page here!

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iPhone Jailbreak

iPhone 14 Jailbreak

Among the latest iPhone 14 series, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus come with an A15 Bionic chip, whereas iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max come with an A16 Bionic chipset. Even though there is no current jailbreak tool available for iPhone 14 jailbreak, we have tested top jailbreak alternatives for iPhone 14 which you can read on our iPhone 14 jailbreak page here!

iPhone 13 Jailbreak

iPhone 13 and 13 Pro Max come with A15 bionic chip. iPhone 13 is not jailbreakable at the moment and no jailbreak tools support iOS 15 Jailbreak. Explore more about iPhone 13 jailbreak here!

iPhone 12 Jailbreak

iPhone 12 is jailbreakable but only for the iOS versions below iOS 14.5.1. Both Unc0ver Jailbreak and Taurine Jailbreak are supported for iPhone 12 Jailbreaking. Explore more about iPhone 12 jailbreak here!

iPhone 11 Jailbreak

iPhone 11 is jailbreakable if you are running on iOS 14.5.1 or lower. Check more details at iPhone 11 Jailbreak. Explore more about iPhone 11 jailbreak here!

iPhone X Jailbreak

Learn more about iPhone X Jailbreak and Jailbreak Apps and Tweaks for iPhone X. Not to forget that iOS 13.7 jailbreak is compatible with checkra1n for iPhone X devices. Explore more about iPhone X jailbreak here!

iPhone 7 Jailbreak

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is jailbreakable using Checkra1n Jailbreak Tool. Even if you run on the latest iOS Version, You can enjoy the freedom of Jailbreak.

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Jailbreak iPhone / iPad According to the Bionic Chip (A12 / A13)

A15 Jailbreak

A15 is the latest released Bionic Chip by Apple. A15 devices are iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. For now, any of these devices can not be jailbroken. By jailbreak solutions are available for these devices. Learn more about A15 Jailbreak.

A14 Jailbreak

A14 devices are iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. All of these devices can be jailbroken using unc0ver and Taurine jailbreak. Learn more about A14 Jailbreak.

A13 Jailbreak

The A13 Devices are iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. If you run on iOS 13.5 or below, you may jailbreak using Unc0ver Jailbreak. Learn More at A13 Jailbreak.

A12 Jailbreak

A12 Jailbreak is possible using the latest version of Unc0ver. The A12 Devices are iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. Learn More at A12 Jailbreak.

A11 Jailbreak

A11 Jailbreaking is possible and the devices like iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X is Jailbreakable using Checkra1n Jailbreak. Learn More at A11 Jailbreak.

iPad Jailbreak

iPad Jailbreak is one of the hot topics these days as Checkra1n Jailbreak enables Jailbreak for A5 - A11 iPad Versions. Find the below list of Jailbreakable iPads.

  • A5 - iPad 2, iPad Mini (1st generation)
  • A5X - iPad (3rd generation)
  • A6X - iPad (4th generation)
  • A7 - iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3
  • A8 - iPad mini 4, A8X - iPad Air 2
  • A9 - iPad (2017) 5th Generation
  • A9X - iPad Pro (12.9 in.) 1st generation, iPad Pro (9.7 in.)
  • A10 - iPad (2018, 6th generation)
  • iPad (2019, 7th generation)
  • A10X - iPad Pro 10.5" (2017), iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen (2017)
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Other Devices which can be Jailbroken

Not only the iPhones and iPads running on iOS is jailbreakable. The Apple Watch and the TVs like Apple TV, Roku TV, and Amazon Firestick are also Jailbreakable. Find the guides below for jailbreaking your device.

Apple TV Jailbreak

Same as the iOS Apple TV OS comes with some limitations. You may remove those limitations imposed by Apple via Jailbreaking.


Firestick Jailbreak

You may jailbreak Amazon Firestick and Install New Apps in order to watch unlimited TV for FREE.


Roku TV Jailbreak

Jailbreak Roku TV and Install Kodi to enjoy unlimited TV channels for FREE.


Apple Watch Jailbreak

Wonder what to do with a jailbroken Apple Watch? Check out the latest Jailbreak Tools and News.

iWatch Jailbreak

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