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Jailbreaking an iPhone refers to the technical means of exploiting iOS vulnerabilities to bypass system limitations, thus allowing users to gain more OS permissions. However, while bringing more functionality and personalization, jailbreaking also comes with risks, including possible bugs and instability.
Apple announced the release of iOS 18 Beta at WWDC 2024, and having acquired the new system are you considering jailbreaking your iPhone to enhance your device? In this guide, we will explore how to jailbreak iOS 18 with or without computer.
Currently, Apple constantly fixes discovered system vulnerabilities, so iPhone jailbreaking becomes more complicated with each new iOS release. Similarly, since the previous iOS 15, 16, and 17 introduced several security enhancements, a number of users are curious if it is still possible to jailbreak iPhone after updating iOS 18.
The answer is yes, but it requires the help of specific tools and methods. It's worth emphasizing that it's important to be aware of the risks of jailbreaking, your iPhone may black screen, randomly restarts itself or even turn into a brick after jailbreaking.
After trial and error, we have compiled five effective and reliable jailbreak tools for iPhone. Next, let's learn about their features and brief procedure of using them, and then you can choose the most suitable tool for you according to your preference and situation.
Checkra1n is one of the most reliable jailbreak tools available for iOS 12 and higher. It utilizes the checkm8 bootrom vulnerability, a hardware-level vulnerability that cannot be fixed by software updates, thus ensuring the long-term stability and effectiveness of the jailbreak.
Our technical team test that Checkra1n Mirror can successfully jailbroken a variety of iPhone devices, whether it is iOS 12 or the latest iOS 18. So you can be sure that Checkra1n is one of the ideal tools to jailbreak the latest iOS firmware without a computer.
Step 1: Download and install Checkra1n Mirror on your device from a trusted website (e.g. pangu8.com).
Step 2: Go to "Profile" on your iPhone to add a profile, after which a Checkra1n Mirror app should appear on your home screen.
Step 3: Open the app and start the virtual jailbreak process, then install "Cydia" on your iPhone and you're ready to experience the jailbreak.
Palera1n is a jailbreak tool mainly for developers, but regular users can easily use it on their iPhone or iPad by following the steps. Since Palera1n is based on the checkm8 vulnerability, it mainly supports devices affected by the vulnerability, such as the iPhone 5s through the iPhone X.
It's worth noting that the Palera1n semi-tethered version didn't work on iOS 17 and later in our tests. However, the Palera1n virtual jailbreak tool can work on almost any device with iOS or iPad OS, including iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, so the tool is the another option to jailbreak your iPhone and iPad without a computer.
Step 1: Visit Palera1n's official website or GitHub page, match the IPSW key and then download and install Palera1n Virtual Jailbreak tool on your iOS device.
Step 2: Once installed, open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the virtual jailbreak process.
Step 3: There will be a built-in package manager (like Sileo) in the virtual jailbreak environment which you can use to install various plugins and customization tools.
Sileem Repo Extractor is an innovative tool that was initially launched as an iOS 16 jailbreak solution, and it has subsequently demonstrated reliability across a wide range of iOS versions from iOS 16 to iOS 18.
A series of tests were conducted on multiple devices to evaluate the compatibility of Sileem Repo Extractor with iOS 18 and there were no bugs that needed to be specifically reported.
The jailbreak tool not only supports Windows and Mac systems, but also supports online jailbreaking without the need for a computer, and it's a much simpler process compared to other popular jailbreak solutions.
Step 1: Get the Sileem App Installer by visiting the official Sileem website from your device's Safari browser.
Step 2: Then navigate to the "Profile" tab in your device's settings, enter your device's password, and complete the download of the configuration file.
Step 3: Open "Sileem App Installer", select the "Jailbreak Method" category and get the "Sileem Repo Extractor" profile and install the program on your iPhone.
Step 4: Open "Sileem Repo Extractor" on your device's home screen, copy the URL of the repo you want to extract, go back to the home page, click the "Extract Repo" tab and paste the URL to complete the installation.
Zeon is a user-friendly rootless jailbreak tool that regularly updates the repository to ensure compatibility with the latest version. Even though Zeon has not yet added iOS 18 to the supported list on its official description, we tested the Zeon program on iPhone 15, 14, and 12 running the iOS 18, and had no problems during the jailbreak process.
Step 1: Visit Zeon's official website using Safari browser and download the Zeon installer to your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Install the Zeon app and trust its developer profile.
Step 3: Open the program, then browse and select the repository (repo) you want to install and copy the link.
Step 4: Click on "Get Repos" and then paste the link obtained in the previous step into the input box and install the extracted repo file on your device.
Unc0ver is a very well-known iOS jailbreak tool developed and maintained by community developer pwn20wnd and his team. It is compatible with several iOS systems, including the latest iOS 18. this popular jailbreak tool has been reliable and stable since its launch.
Step 1: Download Unc0ver's IPA file from unc0ver.vip website or other trusted sources and install it on your iPhone using AltStore or Cydia Impactor.
Step 2: Go to "Settings" > "General" > "Profiles" on your device and enter the screen password to trust Unc0ver.
Step 3: Launch the Unc0ver program and click the "Jailbreak" button to start the jailbreak process. If the jailbreak fails, click "Continue" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the jailbreak iOS 18.
Apple has made it clear that it won't provide any repair services for iOS devices after jailbreaking , what should you do if your iPhone has stuck, frozen errors after jailbreaking, such as stuck in SOS mode, black screen or unresponsive? Here are some repair tips.
1. Force restart your device. If it's just a short-lived running error, force shutting down iOS will fix these minor glitches.
2. Re-jailbreak. Outdated or mismatched jailbreak software may be the root cause of the problem, and re-matching it with the right jailbreak software may fix the glitches for good.
3. Use professional iOS repair tools. Some software such as iSunshare iOS Repair Genius can fix more than 150+ common iOS errors without losing data, including iPhone won't turn on, battery draining so fast and so on.
If you want to experience more customization after updating to iOS 18, jailbreaking your iPhone is an popular choice. This article introduced 5 popular iPhone jailbreak tools and you can choose the one that suits you best. However, before jailbreaking, it is important to make sure you have understood its risks and remember to backup the data on your device first.
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