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Which iOS Versions Can Currently Be Jailbroken?

July 3, 20264 min read

If you've downloaded an older IPSW file and are looking to jailbreak your device, compatibility depends entirely on your iOS version and the specific processor (A-series chip) inside your iPhone or iPad.

The Current Jailbreak Landscape

There are generally two types of jailbreaks today: Semi-Tethered (requires an app to re-jailbreak after a reboot) and Tethered (requires a computer to boot). Untethered jailbreaks are largely a thing of the past.

A11 Devices and Older (iPhone X, 8, and older)

These devices are permanently susceptible to the checkm8 bootrom exploit. Using the palera1n jailbreak tool, these devices can be jailbroken on iOS 15, iOS 16, and iOS 17.

A12+ Devices (iPhone XS, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)

These newer devices are much harder to crack because Apple patched the bootrom exploit. The most prominent modern tool is Dopamine, which supports iOS 15.0 through iOS 16.5.1 (and iOS 16.6.1 on select devices).

If you have an A12+ device running iOS 17 or higher, there is currently no public jailbreak available.

Why Can't I Just Downgrade?

Because Apple strictly controls firmware signing, you cannot simply download an iOS 16 IPSW and install it on an iPhone 15 running iOS 17. The installation will be blocked, meaning if you update past the jailbreakable versions, you are permanently locked out.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be an iOS 17 jailbreak for A12+?

Security researchers are always looking for kernel vulnerabilities, but Apple's implementation of SPTM (Secure Page Table Monitor) in iOS 17 makes exploiting the kernel significantly harder.

Can I downgrade to a jailbreakable version?

Only if Apple is still signing that specific IPSW firmware, which they usually stop doing within a week of releasing a new update.

Is the checkm8 exploit permanent?

Yes. For iPhone X and older, the checkm8 bootrom exploit is a hardware flaw that Apple can never patch. Those devices can be jailbroken on any firmware.

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