How to Jailbreak iPhone/iPad with Computer? [Step-By-Step Tutorial]

Jailbreaking is a word that Apple users often hear. But, do you really know how to jailbreak iOS? Do you know how to jailbreak iPhone and iPad on Windows? And do you know what iPhone jailbreak software for Windows is available? Worry no more! This detailed step-by-step tutorial will show you how to jailbreak iPad/iPhone with computer!

• Part 1: Jailbreak iPhone/iPad with Computer Using iRa1n

• Part 2: Jailbreak iPhone/iPad with Computer Using Checkn1x

• Part 3: Jailbreak iPhone/iPad with Computer Using Checkra1n

Part 1: Jailbreak iPhone/iPad on Windows with iRa1n

iRa1n is short of iRemovalRa1n. It is compatible with iOS 12.0 to iOS 14.8.1. Basically, it is the Windows version of checkra1n released inside the iRemoval PRO 5 app.

How to Jailbreak iPad/iPhone on Windows with iRa1n?

Step 1. Launch WooTechy iSalvor, choose Bypass iCloud Activation Lock Screen and click Start, connect your iOS device to PC, then click Downlod to download iRa1n.

Step 2. Launch iRa1n.exe after extracting iRa1n jailbreaking tool.

Step 3. Connect your device to your computer. Click "Trust" on your phone to allow the computer to recognize it. Installing the driver will be prompted the first time you launch the jailbreak tool. To confirm installation, click Yes and run the jailbreak tool again.

Step 4. Next, click Start to jailbreak your device. Put your device into DFU mode by following the instructions onscreen.

Step 5. iRa1n will start jailbreaking automatically. The process will take some time to complete.

Step 6. Now that your device has been jailbroken, you can use it as you wish. If you are still unable to jailbreak, please try the following steps again.

Part 2: Jailbreak iPhone/iPad on Windows with Checkn1x

Checkn1x is a Linux-based ISO distribution preinstalled with Checkra1n. Therefore, you can use Checkn1x to jailbreak iOS device.

[Video Tutorial] Jailbreak iPad/iPhone on Windows with Checkn1x

How to Jailbreak iPad/iPhone on Windows with Checkn1x?

Step 1. Insert your USB flash drive to the computer. You’d better make a backup for your USB drive data in case of data loss.

Step 2. Download BalenaEtcher and Checkn1x iso file.

Step 3. Open BalenaEtcher, click Flash from file, and select the downloaded image.

Step 4. Click Flash and wait for it to complete.

Step 5. Close the app, and restart your computer.

Step 6. Press F12 before the brand logo appears, then choose your flash disk.

Step 7. Press Alt + F2, to run the Checkra1n jailbreak tool.

Step 8. After we enter the Checkra1n interface, choose Options.

Step 9. If your iPhone is iPhone 8, iPhone 8 plus or iPhone X, select Allow untested iOS/iPadOS/tvOS versions and Skip All BPR check. If your iPhone is iPhone 6s, 6s plus, 7 or 7plus, just select Allow untested iOS/iPadOS/tvOS versions.

Step 10. Choose Back and Start jailbreak.

Step 11. Device will be entering recovery mode.

Step 12. Follow the instructions to put your device into DFU mode. If everything worked out, you’ll see All Done message. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart your computer.

Part 3: Jailbreak iPhone/iPad on Windows with Checkra1n

[Video Tutorial] Jailbreak iPad/iPhone on Windows with Checkra1n

How to Jailbreak iPad/iPhone on Windows with Checkra1n?

1. Make the USB Drive for Ubuntu

Step 1. Plug in the USB flash drive to your computer. You’d better make a backup for your USB drive data in case of data loss.

Step 2. Download and launch Rufus. (Note: It’s not necessary to install Rufus. You can directly use the software whenever you download Rufus.)

Step 3. Tap SELECT on the interface of Rufus, and choose Ubuntu image that you just downloaded. After that, there is ubuntu-20.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso showing in the field of Boot selection. Next, keep other default unchanged and tap START to continue.

Step 4. A warning will pop up, showing All data on your USB flash will be destroyed. If you have backed up, tap OK. Then choose the recommended mode and click OK when the ISOHybrid image is detected.

Step 5. It will take 2-3 minutes for Rufus to create Ubuntu USB drive. Just make sure that your USB flash drive connected to your computer.

Step 6. Tap Close when the status shows READY.

Note: In order to prevent your USB flash from being unrecognized, it is recommended to plug in the USB flash again.

2. Boot Ubuntu on Your Windows Computer

Step 1. Restart your computer by navigating to Windows > Restart.

Step 2. Press F12 to enter BIOS control system before your computer enters into operating system (Usually it is when your computer logo appears ).

Note: You have to search for the right key for your computer brand if F12 doesn’t work. Because different brands of computers use different shortcut keys to enter BIOS control system.  

Step 3. Next, select the Ubuntu USB flash drive that you created just now on the BIOS interface. Choose the right option via arrow keys on the keyboard. Then press Enter to proceed.

Step 4. The Ubuntu system will start to load. That means all filessystem checks are in progress.

Step 5. Choose the first one - *Ubuntu to boot the Ubuntu OS.

Step 6. Click Try Ubuntu to launch Ubuntu from the USB flash drive after the booting process completes.

Step 7. You will enter the Ubuntu system. Please keep your iOS device connected to your computer.

3. Jailbreak Your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch

Step 1. Search the file of checkra1n-x86_64 that you have downloaded. You can also click here to download the jailbreak tool if you haven’t downloaded it. And launch checkra1n after downloading.

Step 2. In order to launch checkra1n on Windows, you have to use Terminal. You can copy the codes below or type the codes mannually in Terminal.

1. Enter chmod +x (there is a space before the plus sign and after the x). Next, drag the checkra1n-x86_64 file to the Terminal interface, then press Enter key.

2. Enter sudo (there is a space after sudo) and drag the checkra1n-x86_64 file to the Terminal interface, then press Enter again.

Tips: You can copy and paste the Checkra1n jailbreak tool to your desktop if you can’t drag the file to the Terminal. Then select Show in Files in the right-click menu. Next, try to drag the file again.

Step 3. After that, Checkra1n will start to run as the following screen shows.

Step 4. With the help of Checkra1n, your device will enter recovery mode to apply the jailbreak. Tap Next when you are ready.

Click Start when your iOS device enters recovry mode. Follow the instructions onscreen to put your device into DFU mode.

Step 5. Next, Checkra1n will start to jailbreak your device. It will take a moment. And don’t disconnect your iOS device until it finishes. After finishing jailbreak, Click Done.

Step 6. Quit from Ubuntu when you complete jailbreaking. Then restart your computer according to the path: Power > Power Off > Restart.

Step 7. Unplug your USB flash drive manually and press Enter.

Step 8. Your computer will enter Windows operating system normally when you restart the computer. Now you can launch Wootechy iSalvor to bypass iCloud activation lock.