: Plug your iPhone or iPad into your PC using a USB-A to Lightning cable (USB-C cables often fail to put devices into DFU mode).
: On iOS 14 and later, you must enable "Skip A11 BPR check" in the checkra1n Options, and you cannot use a passcode or TouchID/FaceID while jailbroken. checkra1n-for-windows-download
: Once the device reboots, you can unplug it and restart your PC normally back into Windows. Compatibility Note Devices : iPhone 5s through iPhone X. iOS Versions : Supports iOS 12.0 and up. : Plug your iPhone or iPad into your
The checkra1n jailbreak is built on the checkm8 exploit, which requires specific control over USB controllers that Windows drivers typically block. Because of this, the checkra1n team has never released a direct Windows version. Any website offering a "checkra1n-for-windows.exe" is likely providing malware or a fake tool. Recommended Method: checkn1x (Bootable USB) Compatibility Note Devices : iPhone 5s through iPhone X
checkn1x is a lightweight (approx. 50MB) ISO image based on Alpine Linux that boots directly into the checkra1n interface. What You Need A USB flash drive (at least 256MB). Rufus or BalenaEtcher to flash the image. The latest from GitHub. Step-by-Step Instructions
: Restart your PC and enter your BIOS/Boot Menu (usually F12, F11, Esc, or Del). Select your USB drive as the boot device.
