Instant compatibility lookup for every iPhone and iPad. Know exactly which exploits, tools, and iOS versions apply to your device — before you act.
Select your iPhone or iPad from the dropdown, or enter its hardware identifier directly — e.g. iPhone10,3
Instantly see every iOS version range, its jailbreak status, available tools, and key notes in one clear table.
Follow the recommended jailbreak tool for your exact iOS version. Verify with official documentation first.
Always back up via iCloud or Finder/iTunes before any attempt. Data loss, while rare, is possible.
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Jailbreaking removes Apple's software restrictions from iOS/iPadOS, granting root access to the file system. This enables custom themes, system tweaks, apps outside the App Store, and deep customisation Apple doesn't allow. A full restore returns the device to stock iOS with no lasting damage.
Discovered in 2019, checkm8 is a BootROM-level exploit affecting Apple silicon A5 through A11. Because it lives in read-only hardware memory, Apple can never patch it via software updates. These devices remain jailbreakable on virtually any iOS version — forever.
For A12+ devices (iPhone XR onwards), jailbreaks rely on kernel vulnerabilities in iOS — patchable with each update. Dopamine covers iOS 16.0–16.5.1. iOS 17 and 18 remain unjailbroken for these chips as of early 2026.
Most modern jailbreaks are semi-tethered — rebooting removes the jailbreak state until you re-run the tool. Truly untethered jailbreaks that survive reboots without any tool are increasingly rare on modern iOS versions.
Every major tool from the early iOS days to today's checkm8 and kernel-exploit runners.
checkm8-based command-line jailbreak. Supports A5–A11 iPhones up to iOS 16.x, and checkm8-vulnerable iPads (6th/7th gen, Pro 10.5/12.9 2nd gen) up to iPadOS 17–18.
Rootless jailbreak for modern A12+ devices using the kfd exploit. The last known public jailbreak for iPhone XR and newer. No computer required after initial setup.
The original checkm8-based GUI jailbreak. Stable and battle-tested for iOS 12 through 14.8 on checkm8 devices. Requires a Mac or Linux computer each reboot.
Long-running semi-untethered jailbreak for iOS 11 through 14.8 across a wide range of devices. No longer actively updated but reliable for compatible versions.
Alternative to unc0ver for iOS 14. Uses libhooker instead of Substrate, widely regarded as faster and more stable on iOS 14 for supported devices.
One of the first modern 64-bit jailbreaks covering all of iOS 11. Introduced libhooker as an alternative hooking engine to Cydia Substrate.
Jailbreaks for 32-bit devices. h3lix covers iOS 10; Phoenix was the last jailbreak for 32-bit hardware on iOS 9.3.5–9.3.6, released years after Apple stopped updates.
redsn0w, PwnageTool, absinthe, evasi0n, evasi0n7, Pangu, TaiG, Odyssey, Chimera — covering the complete history of iOS jailbreaking from 2007 through the mid-2010s.
Rebooting a semi-tethered jailbreak removes all tweaks until you re-run the tool. Plan your reboots carefully.
Always create a full backup via iCloud or Finder/iTunes before any jailbreak attempt. Data loss, while rare, can occur.
No public jailbreak for iPhone XR and newer on iOS 17 or 18. Only checkm8-vulnerable iPads have options via palera1n.
This database is a best-effort snapshot. Always verify with the official tool's documentation before proceeding.
Quick answers to common questions about jailbreak compatibility, tools, and device support.
iPhone12,1. You can also use the dropdown and select your device model.jb.json) is updated manually when new jailbreaks or device info become available. Check the “last updated” stat in the header.iPod9,1). You can enter the identifier manually — if it's in our DB, results will show. Otherwise try selecting an equivalent iPhone model with the same chip.