These are the primary programs used to perform the actual jailbreak process. They are often categorized by how they boot:
: A utility from the Electra Team designed for iOS 12. Jailbreak Utilities
: A hardware-level utility based on the "checkm8" exploit. It supports older devices (iPhone 5s through iPhone X) regardless of the iOS version. These are the primary programs used to perform
: These are digital "warehouses" that users add to their package managers to find and download specific tweaks. Popular Functional Utilities (Tweaks) These utilities change how the device operates or looks: It supports older devices (iPhone 5s through iPhone
Jailbreak utilities refer to software tools designed to remove software restrictions imposed by device manufacturers, most commonly on . These utilities provide root access to the file system, allowing users to install applications, themes, and extensions (tweaks) not authorized by the Apple App Store . Core Jailbreak Tools
: These act as alternative app stores. The most famous is Cydia , but modern alternatives include Sileo , Zebra , and Installer 5 .
Once a device is jailbroken, specific managers are used to handle third-party software: