iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPad (2018/2019), iPad Pro (10.5" & 12.9" 2nd gen) iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X

: Devices with A5 to A11 chips (iPhone 4s through iPhone X) are susceptible to the checkm8 exploit. USB Connection

While developers have ported pwndfu tools to Linux, macOS remains the native and most stable operating system for entering pwndfu.

Most modern versions use checkm8 , a permanent, unpatchable exploit for millions of iOS devices (A5 through A11 chips).

In this example, we will use , as it is the most stable and actively maintained tool for modern macOS environments. Step 1: Install Dependencies

ipwndfu is a command-line tool, which offers a suite of functions that can be executed once a device is vulnerable. The most significant are:

Note: Apple TV 4K (1st gen) and original HomePods running equivalent chips are also vulnerable. Why Use a Mac for Pwndfu?

If you are looking to enter or use Pwndfu via a Mac, the process depends on your target device. 1. Using Pwndfu for iOS Devices on Mac

: A version optimized for newer macOS versions (like Monterey/Ventura) where Python 2.7 was removed.