Unlocking the World of iOS Jailbreaking: Part 2
In this blog, we will learn how to jailbreak our device using unc0ver. For those who don’t know what jailbreak is and the different types of jailbreak, you can refer to my previous blog What is Jailbreak and Its Types.
What is Unc0ver:
unc0ver is a jailbreak utility, which means that you can have the freedom to do whatever you would like to do to your iOS device. Allowing you to change what you want and operate within your purview, unc0ver unlocks the true power of your iOS device.
Unc0ver does semi-untethered jailbreak. If you restart your device, you will have to jailbreak it again. Unlike Checkra1n, unc0ver needs to be installed on your iOS device and may ask for your Apple ID during the installation process.
Before we dive in, let’s make sure we have all the necessary prerequisites in place. You need the following things to jailbreak an iOS device
Prerequisites:
- An iOS Device: The device that you need to jailbreak.
- Windows OS with 3uTools Installed: 3uTools is used for self-signing an IPA file and sideloading it into an iOS device.
- iOS Lightning Cable: Needed to connect your iOS device to Laptop/PC
- Apple ID: Required during self-signing of an IPA file.
- Unc0ver IPA: The most recent stable version of unc0ver that supports the iOS software version on your device.
How to Jailbreak an iOS Device Using Unc0ver:
One of my preferred methods for jailbreaking is a straightforward process: self-signing the unc0ver IPA with my Apple ID and then sideloading it onto my iDevice. While there are alternative methods like using Altstore. In this blog, we’ll focus on the step-by-step process of sideloading the unc0ver IPA using a handy tool called 3uTools.
Steps to Jailbreak:
Step 1: Start by downloading 3uTools on your PC or laptop. You can obtain the tool from the official link: https://www.3u.com/productsIos
Step 2: Next, download the unc0ver IPA from the official unc0ver website at https://unc0ver.dev/. Ensure you select the compatible unc0ver IPA version that matches your iOS device’s software version.
To find your iOS device version, go to Settings > General > About. You will see Software version.
Step 3: Now we need to self-sign the downloaded unc0ver IPA using Apple ID. For that, we need to open 3uTools, Go to Toolbox, navigate to ‘IPA Signature’, and click on ‘Add IPA File’. Add the IPA file which we have downloaded.
Click on ‘Add Apple ID’ and add the Apple ID and password which is used in the iOS Device and click on ‘Confirm’. Click on ‘Start Signing’ to initiate the signing process.
Note: You will receive a ‘Signature Succeed’ message once it's successfully self-signed.
Step 4: Now we need to install the signed IPA on our iOS device, To do that, connect your device to your laptop or PC, and open 3uTools. In the 3uTools interface, go to ‘iDevice,’ then select ‘Apps’, and choose ‘Import & Install .ipa file’. Finally, select the signed .ipa file you want to install.
After the application is installed on your iOS device, it won’t run initially because it’s not from a trusted source. To address this, we have to navigate to Settings > General > Profiles & device management> Apple ID Click on Trust button.
Note: In the latest iOS software, the location is Settings > General > VPN & Device Management.
Step 5: Now Open the unc0ver application and click the Jailbreak button. The jailbreaking process will start. On successful jailbreak, our device will respring and Cydia will be on your home screen.
That’s it! Enjoy your jailbroken iOS device.
Conclusion: Now, you know how to perform the unc0ver jailbreak, unleashing your iOS device’s full potential for customization. Remember to exercise caution due to the potential risks associated with jailbreaking.
Thanks for your time, and we hope you found this information both enjoyable and informative.
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