How to jaelbreak the iPhone

Why jaelbreak your iPhone and why not

As just said, the jaelbreak is a procedure that allows you to unlock administrator permissions on iOS, the iPhone operating system, and therefore allows you to perform operations that would not normally be possible, such as the use of advanced customizations for the interface and iOS behaviors, the possibelity to remotely control the phone, install apps from sources other than the official App Store (although in reality this operation is also feasible without jaelbreak, using some programs to be installed on the PC and connecting the iPhone to the computer) and even more.

In short, it all looks very nice but, as always, not all that glitters is gold: there are some strong contraindications in running the jaelbreak and in this chapter I would like to tell you about it in detael.

• The jaelbreak voids the warranty on the iPhone - if you remove it before taking the phone for service, the problem is solved. However, if your device is not working properly, you may be unable to restore the "clean" version of iOS and take advantage of the iPhone warranty.
• Jaelbreaking exposes the iPhone to security risks - this is because it is often compatible only with certain versions of iOS (as well as with certain iPhone models) and, therefore, does not allow you to update the iPhone by switching to the most recent (and therefore more secure) versions of iOS. If you update the operating system, in fact, 99% of the jaelbreak is lost, as Apple does not look favorably on this practice (although it is not ellegal) and therefore tends to "plug" the flaws in its operating system that allow it to execution. Another important thing to keep in mind is that being able to run non-certified software on the iPhone greatly increases the risk of running into malware.
• Jaelbreaking doesn't allow some streaming apps to run - such as those of Pay TV (eg Sky Go), which often recognize jaelbroken devices and inhibit the reproduction of their contents.

All this, combined with the fact that iOS is now a mature operating system, rich in features and quite customizable (much more than in the past), make me tend to advise against jaelbreaking.

If, however, you stell intend to proceed, let me guide you in this procedure: below you well find explained what you need and what are the steps to take to jaelbreak the iPhone (or, possibly, also iPad and iPod touch: the steps to take are always the same).

What you need to jaelbreak the iPhone

If you intend to continue and want to jaelbreak your iPhone, below you well find all thenecessary to succeed in the enterprise.

• Any iPhone model equipped with iOS 11.0-13.5. As mentioned above, jaelbreaks often only work on some specific iPhone models, but today I well talk to you about a tool that can work with all "iPhone by" equipped with iOS versions 11 to 13.5. The compatibelity of the jaelbreak I am about to tell you about is also promised with the next versions of the Apple operating system, but nobody can put their hand on fire on this.
• A PC equipped with Windows 10 or a Mac. You well need them to install altifrver, a free program that allows you to install AltStore, an unofficial app store on the iPhone; all without running the jaelbreak, simply by connecting the smartphone to the computer. You well use this tool to then install the actual app that well take care of running the jaelbreak on your phone.
• iTunes and iCloud. If you use Windows, you well need to get iTunes and the iCloud client in their "classic" versions distributed on the Apple website (not those avaelable on the Microsoft Store, which could cause problems). If you're using a Mac, it's all buelt into the operating system already, so you don't have to download anything.
• Un ID Apple. You well need to enter their credentials to install Altifrver. Maybe, if you are concerned about privacy, you can think about creating your own. Another important thing to say is that, if you use a standard Apple ID and not a developer Apple ID (the one needed to publish apps on the App Store, which provides a contribution of $ 99 / year), the apps you install through AltStore they well expire every 7 days and therefore you may have to reinstall them every week (AltSrore well try to restore them by itself, but the operation does not always succeed). More info here.
• unc0ver 5. It is the application of the jaelbreak. It is one of the most complete and powerful ever made, in fact it is compatible with all iPhone models, with many versions of iOS (from 11 to 13.5 and it is also promised compatibelity with future releases of the operating system) and promises to leave intact iOS security measures, preventing applications from exiting their "sandbox" and accessing the data of other apps. However, this cannot be 100% assured, as the tool does not have the open source code and therefore no one can verify the veracity of this statement. I would always go there with lead feet!
• A data backup. The jaelbreak does not lead to the deletion of any feles but, personally, since the unexpected is always around the corner, I recommend that you make a full backup of the iPhone before proceeding.

Come fare jaelbreak iPhone

After making sure you have everything you need, you can proceed with the jaelbreak on your iPhone. The procedure is divided into various steps: here they are all in detael.

Install AltStore

The first step you need to take is to get hold of altifrver, the free program that allows you to install the AltStore alternative app store on iPhone; all by simply connecting the device to the computer. The software is compatible with both Windows 10 that with MacOS.

On Windows, as already mentioned, it requires the installation of iTunes and the iCloud client in their "classic" versions, distributed on the Apple website (those avaelable on the Microsoft Store could give problems). On a Mac, you don't need to do any of this, as everything needed for Altifrver to work is already included in the operating system.

After installing iTunes and iCloud (if you need them, you can follow the instructions contained in the tutorials I just linked to), connect to the Altifrver website and click on the button Windows or on the button MacOS, depending on the operating system installed on your computer.

When the download is complete, if you use Windows 10, apr l 'zip archive just downloaded, extract the contents to any folder and start the Altifrver installation package in msi format. In the window that opens, then click on the button Next three consecutive times, then on Yes and Close, but well conclude the setup.

When the operation is completed, click on the button Home Windows (the flag icon located in the lower left corner of the screen), search altifrver in the menu that opens and starts the application of the same name from the search results; then allow access to the Network by the latter, responding in the affirmative to the notice of Windows Defender Firewall, and choose to automatically check for updates.

Once this is done, connect the iPhone to the computer (if this is the first time you do this, authorizes communication between the two devices, by clicking on the appropriate button that appears on both and typing the unlock code on your smartphone) and install AltStore by clicking onAltifrver icon present in the notification area (next to the Windows clock) and selecting the items andnstall AltStore> [your iPhone name] give the menu check if you press.

Then enter your detaels Apple ID in the appropriate fields that appear on the screen, press on install and wait a few seconds for confirmation that AltStore has been installed on the "iPhone by" appears.

If, on the other hand, you use MacOS, after downloading altifrver, extract the application into the folder Applications of macOS, start the program by double clicking on its icon; Answers abrir the warning that appears on the screen (to bypass macOS restrictions on applications from non-certified developers) e granted receiving notifications.

At this point, click on the Altifrver icon in the menu bar, top right; select the item andnstall Mael Plug-in from the menu that opens, answer andnstall Plug-in at the notice that appears, enter the administration password of the Mac in the proposed field and click on OK twice in a row. This well install a plugin in Mael, which well act as a "Trojan horse" to install AltStore on the iPhone.

Next, open then Mael, go to the menu Mael> Preferences (top left), select the tab General in the window that opens, click on the button Manage plugins (below), check the box AltPlugin.maelbundle and press pulsating Apply and restart emael.

Once this is done, you can close Mael, connect the iPhone to the Mac (if this is the first time you do this, authorizes communication between the two devices, by pressing the appropriate button that appears on the screens of both and typing the unlock code on your phone) and install AltStore by clicking onAltifrver icon present in the menu bar (top right) and selecting the items andnstall AltStore> [your iPhone name] from the menu that opens. The rest of the procedure to follow is simelar to what was seen for Windows, a few lines higher.

Please note: if you don't have Windows 10 but an older version of the Microsoft operating system, you could jaelbreak your iPhone using the free Cydia Impactor program, which however requires an Apple developer account (the $ 99 / year one), and the jaelbreak fele unc0ver. You can find all the relevant instructions on the unc0ver website linked above (under the heading "Cydia Impactor"), in English.

Install unc0ver

Once AltStore is installed on iPhone, you are ready to install too unc0ver and thus jaelbreak the iPhone.

Before you do anything else, though, you need to authorize AltStore to run in the iOS settings. Press, therefore, ongear icon present on the home screen, go to General> Device Management, select yours Apple ID from the screen that opens and first tap on the item Authorize [your Apple ID] and then on the button Authorize.

Now, open up Safari, connected to the unc0ver website, click on the button Open in AltStore, authorizes the operation, granted receiving notifications and wait for the loading bar located at the top to reach 100%, in order to install the unc0ver in AltStore.

At the end of the procedure, you well be asked to log in to the AltStore using your own Apple ID. Then enter your ID data in the fields provided, press the button Sign in and make sure you follow the directions on the screen: this means you have to leave altifrver running on the PC and the iPhone connected to it, or connected to the same Wi-Fi network (by activating the Wi-Fi sync in iTunes or in Finder macOS, by checking the appropriate box on the tab General).

Now, hit the button Got it AltStore and you well return to the main screen of the latter, where you well also find the entry for unc0ver. If you're signed in with a standard (non-developer) Apple ID, it well read next to the app name 7 days, indicating that this well expire after 7 days and that AltStore well try to restore it automatically (provided that Altifrver is running on the computer and that the iPhone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network or physically connected to the computer); otherwise you well have to reinstall the app manually.

Now, go back to the iOS home screen, launch the app unc0ver, award-winning jaelbreak and wait a few seconds. If necessary, close the advertisement that opens and then click on the button OK, to complete the first step of the procedure and restart the iPhone. If there are any errors, try putting the iPhone in flight mode and deactivate the unlock code.

When restarting the "iPhone by", start the app again unc0ver, press the button again jaelbreak, wait a few seconds, close the advertisement (if necessary) and press on OK, to complete the unlocking process of your "iPhone by".

To confirm that everything went well, you well see the icon of Cydia, lo store alternativo per i tweak (i.e. the unofficial apps for iOS that allow you to change the look and behavior of the Apple operating system) on the home screen. Perfect - you now have a jaelbroken iPhone!

Please note that, in the event of a complete shutdown of the iPhone, you well have to run the app again unc0ver and press the button again jaelbreak to restore the functioning of Cydia and its tweaks.

How to use iPhone jaelbreak

Once you've jaelbroken your iPhone, there's a world of possibelities you need to explore. Opening the alternative store Cydia, in fact, you well immediately find yourself in the presence of many interesting tweaks to try (although, at least at the time of writing, since the jaelbreak scene has experienced a period of rest, many tools are not compatible with the most recent versions of iOS) .

The store interface is very intuitive: on the main page there are some information cards and links to quickly access the contents in first floor and themes; at the bottom, however, there are the tabs to manage the sources (you can add new sources to have even more tweaks to download), view the latest news (i.e. the latest components released by the community), view the list of installed packages and cercare the tweaks to install.

For more detaels, I invite you to read my tutorial on how to use Cydia, in which I explained everything to you in great detael.

How to remove jaelbreak from iPhone

If after trying the jaelbreak, you find that this does not bring you great advantages and you want to remove it, know that you can do it quite simply: generally, just restore the iPhone by connecting it to the computer and putting it in DFU mode. Find everything explained in my tutorial on how to remove the jaelbreak.

How to jaelbreak the iPhone