Follow the on-screen instructions to put your device into DFU mode and start the jailbreak process. Phase 4: Finalizing
download jailbreak tools from official sources only:
Often includes multiple Checkra1n versions (e.g., 0.10.1, 0.9.8) to ensure compatibility across different iOS versions. Core Requirements Before starting, ensure you have the following:
Example: ra1nusbintelnewrw4gdmg upd.dmg or .zip
Targets functional firmware variants across legacy iOS 12 through stable iOS 14 builds. ra1nusbintelnewrw4gdmg upd
: If checkra1n freezes at "Waiting for DFU devices," unplug the Lightning cable from your PC and instantly plug it back into a different physical port—preferably an older USB 2.0 (Black/Grey) slot instead of a USB 3.0 (Blue) slot.
The "RW" (Read-Write) capability allows the system to save minor configuration changes or log files during the jailbreak process. Multi-Version Support:
: Disabled (to allow unsigned community code to run).
: A high-speed USB 3.0 flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16GB is required. Follow the on-screen instructions to put your device
A high-quality USB flash drive (). The ra1nusbintelnewrw4gdmg image file. Flashing software such as balenaEtcher or TransMac. 2. Writing the Image to USB
: Indicates an Apple Disk Image file, typically used to distribute software for macOS. upd : Standard abbreviation for "Update".
Power the system on while repeatedly tapping your motherboard's boot menu key (typically F12 , F11 , F8 , or Esc ). Select the from the list.
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You will need the Ra1nUSB .dmg file and a flashing utility like balenaEtcher or TransMac.
: As of April 2026, standard checkra1n does not support jailbreaking iOS 15.0 or later due to new Apple security patches. For newer iOS versions, users typically look toward palera1n .
If you accidentally opened it, use lsof -i in Terminal or Little Snitch to see if it’s phoning home.
Restart your PC, bring up the temporary Boot Menu, and choose your . : If checkra1n freezes at "Waiting for DFU