On iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X running iOS 14+, you must disable the passcode for the jailbreak to function.
In the ever-evolving world of iOS jailbreaking, few names carry as much weight as . Based on the legendary "checkm8" bootrom exploit, it remains one of the only jailbreaks for modern iOS versions (up to iOS 14 and 15, depending on the device). However, there has always been one major hurdle for a large portion of the jailbreak community: Checkra1n is natively a macOS-only tool.
You must go into "Options" and select "Skip A11 BRP check." Be aware that you cannot use a passcode/FaceID/TouchID while jailbroken on these devices. Enter DFU Mode:
Under , click Select and choose the downloaded Checkn1x ISO file.
The version 0.12.4 is a critical and stable beta release from early May 2021. It is widely regarded as the final significant update of the classic checkra1n tool, focusing on stability and support for specific iOS versions. The key improvements in this version included:
There is a community project called "checkra1n for Windows" using libusb and Win32 builds, but these are unofficial , often outdated, not supported by the checkra1n team, and may still be risky unless compiled from trusted source code (e.g., GitHub by known developers). They are not version 0.12.4 official.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of ngbaze.com, the specifics of checkra1n version 0.12.4, and the most practical and safe ways to use it on a Windows computer.
: Note that some A7 devices (like iPhone 5s) may have stability issues with certain Linux-based versions. If you'd like, I can help you with: Specific DFU mode steps for your iPhone model Troubleshooting common error codes (like Error-20)
If you want to move forward with setting up your device, let me know: What do you have? What iOS version is it currently running? Do you have a spare USB flash drive ready to use?
For those looking for a "native" experience without a USB drive, alternative ports like iRemovalRa1n