checkra1n Jailbreak iOS 12 to 14.8.1 - Coming Soon for 15 and above

Checkra1n Tool Compatibility iOS 12 to iOS 13.7

iPhone 5C , iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 , iPhone 6+ , iPhone 6S , iPhone 6S+ iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7+ , iPhone 8 / iPhone 8+, iPhone X

iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 4, iPad Air, iPad Pro (12.9 in), iPad Pro (9.7 in) , iPad Pro (10.5 in), iPad 6G, iPad 7G

Checkra1n does not support iOS 12.4.5 / 12.4.6 and iOS 12.4.7 versions officially But Rootless Jailbreak support to this versions. Download Rootless Jailbreak IPA and jailbreak your Device. Read More about Rootless Jailbreak.

Checkra1n Tool Mac Guide

Step 01. Download Checkra1n.

Download Checkra1n - 0.12.3 Version Download Checkra1n - 0.12.2 Version

Step 02. Drag and Drop Checkra1n DMG file to run.

Step 03. Now open Checkra1n.

Step 04. Now connect your Device to PC.

Step 05. Tap Start Button

Please note - iOS/iPadOS 14.6/14.7 / 14.7.1 / 14.8 and 14.8.1 users should enable � Allow untrusted iOS/iPadOS/tvOS Versions

Please note - iPhone X , iPhone 8 and 8 Plus users should enable Skip A11 BPR check before start jailbreak.

Step 06. Tap Next button to enter DFU mode.

Step 07 - Now put your Device to DFU mode. Just follow on screen instructions to put your Device to DFU mode.

Step 08 - You will have Checkra1n app once you Device booted.

Step 09 - Now check your Device for Checkra1n app.

Step 10 - Now tap Checkra1n app to open the Checkra1n app.

Step 11 - Now you will have Cydia name on Checkra1n main interface and tap on it.

Step 12. Now you can see Cydia Downloading.

Step 13. Once all process doen, you will have Cydia application on your Device.

Checkra1n 3uTools ( Windows ) Guide

Now iOS 12.3 to iOS/iPadOS 14.8 / 14.8.1 users can use 3uTools for install Checkra1n Jailbreak tool for install Cydia.
Follow the below guide completely.

Step 01. Get USB flash drive ( above 1GB )
Step 02. Connect your USB flash drive to Windows
Step 03. Download the latest 3UTools version

Download 3UTools

Step 04. Open 3uTools from Windows > Go to Flash&JB-Jailbreak > Jailbreak
Step 05. Select > "Make Checkra1n jailbreak USB flash drive."

Step 06. Choose your USB drive from drop-down menu > Click start making button

Step 07. Wait for complete jailbroken USB flash drive
Step 08. Tap Yes for the popup message

Step 09. Wait for complete the process > Congratulation popup message

Step 10. Tap Close > Close 3uTools
Step 11. Connect your iPhone to PC
Step 12. Restart your PC now
Step 13. After restart Done > Go To Boot Manager
Step 14. Select USB drive > Press Enter
Step 15. After a few minutes, you can see Checkra1n jailbreak latest app interface

Step 16. Tap Start For 14.6 to iOS 14.8 / 14.8.1 > Tap options > Tap allow untested Device
Step 17. Tap the Ok button again for the next window
Step 18. Follow onscreen instructions for DFU mode
Step 19. Once Device restart > Open Home screen and find the Checkra1n app
Step 20. Open the Checkra1n app and tap Cydia Button to install

Checkra1n Android Guide

Checkra1n tool still officially supports the Mac operation system. But at this time, Android users can run the Checkrain tool and Jailbreak their iOS Device.

Follow below how-to guide to use Android Device to jailbreak your iOS Device.

Requirements before start

iOS/iPadOS Device should compatible for Checkra1n.
Root access Android Device.
Android support terminal app > Recommended.
The cable needs to connect the iOS Device to the Android.

Once you complete the above requirements, you can start the below steps.

Step 01. Now you should download checkra1n binary for Linux and exact match Android µarch.
Step 02. Now put in a directory that execution is allowed.
Step 03. Now connect your Device to it.
Step 04. Now open the terminal app and should gain root access. su
Step 05. Your Device should recognized now
Step 06. USB ID should be 05ac:12a8.
Step 07. Now put your Device to DFU mode. Tap this link to how to enter your Device to DFU mode.
Step 08. Your iDevice is still should be recognized mode. lsusb.
Step 09. In this step, USB ID should be 05ac:1227. If is not > unplug the USB-C cable from the Android and plug it.
Step 10. Now Run checkra1n in CLI mode. ./checkra1n -c.
Step 11. Done

Reddit video guide about How to use Android for jailbreak iOS

Chekra1n Online ( Without PC ) portable Solution

Ra1nbox is a newly released portable solution to use Checkra1n Jailbreak without PC support. Checkra1n is a tethered jailbreak solution, and it is only for Mac operating system. This is a significant disadvantage for other operating system users.
Ra1nbox team gives a solution for it. Follow the below guide to use Ra1nbox Online portable solution to Jailbreak your Devices.
You can build Ra1nbox using a Linux board yourself or buy it from the Ra1nbox website.

How to build Ra1nbox portable device?

Checkra1n pinera1n Guide

A new way to run checkra1n jailbreak tool without using PC or Mac. For this method, you must use Pinephone Smartphone. This method is somewhat easy When compare with the Checkra1n android guide.

Checkra1n Jailbreak By PinePhone - Written guide

Checkra1n Jailbreak By PinePhone - Video guide

Important news for Apple Silicon Macs users

Chekcra1n 0.12.3 version officially supports Apple Silicon Macs, but you should unplug and replicate lightning cable while on the Jailbreaking process.

Chekra1n Jailbreak macOS M1 Guide

Some users complained Checkra1n latest version does not support macOS M1 chip. So follow the below guide to run Checkra1n Jailbreak on M1 Chip.

Step 01. Open the mac Application folder

Step 02.Right-click on Checkra1n App and "show package contents." Tap it

Step 03. Open contents and then MacOS

Step 04. Run the Checkra1n

Install Checkra1n Virtual - iOS 15.2 to iOS 15

iOS 15.2 to iOS 15 users can install Checkra1n jailbreak tool application for iOS 15.2 to iOS 15 running every iOS and iPad Devices. Also Checkra1n virtual application support to install Cydia.

This is the only method to run Checkra1n for iOS 15.2 / 15.1.1 / 15.1 / 15.0.2 / 15.0.1 and 15 Devices. These iOS users can install Checkra1n virtual application from zJailbreak app store.

Install Checkra1n virtual App

Checkra1n patched version support - iOS 14 > A10 / A11 Devices

Checkra1n patched version released by iOS Jailbreak Developer ( @exploit3dguy ) supports iOS 14 running A10 and A11 Devices.
Checkra1n patched version can be used to install Cydia for iOS 14 A10 and A11. But recommended, do not use this and wait for Checkra1n official release.

A10 Devices List

iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
iPad (2018, 6th generation)
iPad (2019, 7th generation)
iPod touch (2019, 7th generation)

A11 Devices List

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
iPhone X

Download Checkra1n patched version
https://github.com/Exploite-d/checkra1n_patch_A10_A11

Betelguese - Install Odysseyra1n on a checkra1n device

Checkra1n Jailbroken Device holders now you can install Odysseyra1n bootstrap via Betelguese. Once you install Odysseyra1n bootstrap will remove the Cydia third party app manager and allows to install Sileo.

Follow below Betelguese guide to install Odysseyra1n for Checkra1n Device.

Step 01. Install Betelguese from here. Betelguese only supports Mac operating system.
Step 02. Now you have to remove Cydia. Use Restore System Checkra1n feature to remove Cydia.
Step 03. Now re-jailbreak your Device using Checkra1n Jailbreak tool. Please do not tap Cydia install button
Step 04. Now Double tap for unzip Betelguese file

Step 05. Double tap to open Betelguese

Step 06. Plug your Device to Mac
Step 07. Tap install Odysseyra1n

Step 08. Tap continue button and Now you can see the process running

Step 09. Wait for Done message

Step 10. Successfully Installed Sileo

Checkra1n Jailbreak for Apple TV

Checkra1n tool also supports to Jailbreak your Apple TV 4th Generation. You can follow our Video guide and written step guide from below.

Checkra1n jailbreak released for Apple TV fourth-generation . This news officially announced by @nitoTV with their official Twitter account.

Still, Checkra1 only supports fourth generation (HD) Apple TV. Apple TV 4K also compatible with Checkra1n, but it doesn't have to get to DFU mode. So if you are on 4K Apple TV stay on the same firmware version and do not upgrade.

Checkra1n Apple TV Jailbreak Step guide

Step 01. Download Checkra1n Apple TV support version from here. Make sure to use Macos computer
https://assets.checkra.in/tv/
Step 02. Drag and drop Checkra1n Apple TV file to MacOS Application folder
Step 03. Connect Your Apple tv to Mac and Power source
Step 04. Once Apple TV connected, Checkra1n will identify your Apple TV

Step 05. Tap Checkra1n Start button and tap next button to send your Apple Tv to recovery mode
Step 06. Once your Apple tv Detected as recovery mode, you have to put your Device to DFU mode.
Step 07. Grab your Apple TV remote controler and follow up on screen instructions to put your Apple TV to recover mode.
Step 08. Now going to boot process.
Step 09. Now diconnect your Apple tv HDMI and reconnect.
Step 10. After few seconds you can see Checkra1n RC1 installer showing up on your Apple Tv. Also you can see progress bar running.

Step 11. Once progress complete tap Done.

Step 12. Now you can respring your Device.
Step 13. Congratulations. You scuessfully Jailbreak your Tv through Checkra1n and sucessfully installed NitoTV.

Checkra1n Windows .exe Version coming soon

Checkra1n Developer @DanyL931 ( DanyL ) posted this on Twitter and hinted about Checkra1n Windows version release

Checkra1n Coming soon for iOS 15 and Above

Checkra1n tool coming soon for iOS 15 and above ( iOS 15.3 / 15.2 / 15.1.1 / 15.0.2 / 15.0.1 / 15 ) according to Checkra1n Developers. They published a message on a discord . So Checkra1n will be the first Jailbreak tool for iOS 15 and above

Checkra1n support iOS 14.5 Beta

iOS Researcher successfully jailbroken iPhone 6s running iOS 14.5 Beta

Checkra1n support iOS 14.4 / iPadOS 14.4

iOS Jailbreak Tweaks developer confirmed that Checkra1n Support latest iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4

Checkra1n support iOS 14.1 / iPadOS 14.1 OTA

Several Jailbreak experts confirmed the Checkra1n jailbreak tool is supporting the latest iOS 14.1 OTA and iPadOS 14.1 OTA.

Checkra1n not compatible with iOS 14.2 Developer Beta 4

Please do not update your device to iOS 14.2 Developer Beta if you wish to jailbreak. According to some jailbreak experts, Checkra1n not compatible with iOS 14.2 Developer beta 4

Checkra1n Support Cydia Tweak List

Tap spreadsheet to get all support Cydia tweak list for Checkra1n

How to Migrate to Unc0ver / Taurine from Checkra1n ( iOS 14 to iOS 14.3 )

You can migrate to Unc0ver or Taurine jailbreak from Checkra1n with easy steps.

Step 01. Open Checkra1n app from home Screen.
Step 02. Tap Restore System.

Step 03. Tap again Restore System ( Bottom notification ) again.

Step 04. Device will be reboot now and Checkrain removed successfully.

Now Install Unc0ver or Taurine tools as you prefer and Jailbreak your Device. You can get Unc0ver and Taurine guies from here.

Chimra1n tool for Install Sileo for Checkra1n Jailbroken Devices

Chimara Jailbreak Tool Developer CoolStar Just released Chimera1n tool for Install Sileo Package manager for Checkra1n jailbroken Devices.
Chimera1n Jailbreak Guide

Checkra1n Vs Unc0ver ( Differences )

Checkra1n

Only for Mac
No support for A13
Tethered Jailbreak
No Revoke
Lifetime Jailbreak
Need Mac for re jailbreak
Hardware based Jailbreak
Apple cannot patch

Unc0ver

Support Mac / Windows / Online ( Without PC )
Support A9 to A13
Semi-Untethered Jailbreak
Apple can revoke app anytime
Can be patch from iOS 13.5.1
Can use Unc0ver app for re jailbreak
Software based jailbreak
Can patch from iOS 13.5.1 update

How to Remove Checkra1n Jailbreak

Step 01. Open Checkra1n app from home Screen.
Step 02. Tap Restore System.

Step 03. Tap again Restore System ( Bottom notification ) again.

Step 04. Device will be reboot now and Checkrain removed successfully.

Checkrain Scam

Checkrain.com is a scam website. This scam site launches a website and claims that they just released a No PC ( Online ) Jailbreak method for iOS Device. According to this site Coolstar, Jamie Bishops, Ninjaprawn & Brandon Azad & Ian beer mentation as exploit developers. This site is only installing mobile config. So stay away from Checkrain scam site.

See below images for Checkrain.com Scam site

Checkra1n Name relate Cydia apps

Checkra1nSwitches

Package Link - https://repo.twickd.com/get/com.twickd.ray-delvalle.checkra1nswitches

Checkra1n Respring

Package Link - https://repo.packix.com/package/com.shadows.checkra1nRespring/

Checkra1n Respring Logo

Package Link - https://repo.twickd.com/get/com.twickd.firethefried.checkra1n-respring-logo

Checkra1n Jailbreak iOS 12 - iOS/iPadOS 14.8.1

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Checkra1n Tool Compatibility iOS 14 - iOS/iPadOS 14.8.1

A11 Support Device list

Unsupported Devices for checkra1n