This guide teaches you how to jailbreak your iPhone using Dopamine, nathanlr, palera1n, and Chimera, allowing you to install apps and tweaks not available in the App Store.
Before you start, back up your iPhone data, ensure your device is charged, and verify that you have a compatible iOS version installed. You may need a PC or Mac for certain methods. Jailbreaking can void your warranty and may cause system instability or data loss, so proceed at your own risk.
Follow these steps carefully to jailbreak your iPhone based on your device model and iOS version. There are four different methods to achieve this.
Method 1 involves using Dopamine for iOS 15-16.6.1. First, check your device compatibility: Dopamine supports iPhone 6S to X on iOS 15.0-16.6.1, iPhone XR/XS/11/SE 2nd/12 series on iOS 15.0-16.5.1, and iPhone 13/SE 3rd/14 series up to iOS 16.5. Verify your version in Settings > General > About.
Next, install TrollStore; the process varies by iOS version. For iOS 15.5-16.6.1 on iPhone 6S to X or iOS 15.7-16.5.1 on newer models, use the TrollInstallerX method. For iOS 15.0-15.4.1 on iPhone 6S to X or iOS 15.0-15.6.1 on newer models, use the TrollHelperOTA method. Download the Dopamine IPA on your iPhone, open the TrollStore app, tap the plus button at the top-right, select the Dopamine IPA file, and tap Install. Reboot your iPhone after installation.
Open the Dopamine app and tap Jailbreak to start the process. Your iPhone will reboot, and Sileo should appear on the home screen. If it crashes, rerun the jailbreak. Install necessary tweaks by opening Sileo, searching for ElleKit, and tapping Get > Queued > Confirm. Repeat for PreferenceLoader, then tap Restart SpringBoard.
Method 2 involves using nathanlr for iPhone XR/XS and later on iOS 16.5.1-17.0. Check your device compatibility: nathanlr supports iPhone XR, XS, 11-15 series, and SE 2nd/3rd generations on iOS 16.5.1-16.6.1, iOS 16.7 RC, or iOS 17.0. It is a semi-jailbreak, so some tweaks may not work.
Install TrollStore; for iOS 16.5.1-16.6.1, use the TrollInstallerX method. For iOS 16.7 RC or 17.0, use the TrollRestore method. If using TrollRestore, disable Find My in Settings > [Your Apple Account] > Find My > Find My iPhone (toggle off). Download the nathanlr IPA, open TrollStore, tap the plus button, select the IPA file, and tap Install. Reboot your iPhone afterward.
Open the nathanlr app and tap Bootstrap > Jailbreak. After reboot, Sileo should install. If it crashes, rerun the jailbreak. Update packages by opening Sileo, going to the Packages tab, tapping Upgrade All, and confirming.
Method 3 involves using palera1n for iPhone 6S to X on iOS 15-16.7.14. Check your device compatibility and verify your iOS version. Disable passcode on iPhone 8/8 Plus/X by going to Settings > General > Face ID & Passcode (or Touch ID & Passcode) and tapping Turn Off Passcode. For iOS 16+, also factory reset your iPhone.
Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB-A to Lightning cable. Install palera1n by opening a terminal and running the specified command. On Linux, run additional commands first. Run the jailbreak by typing sudo palera1n -l and pressing Enter. Follow prompts to enter DFU mode. After reboot, the palera1n loader app appears.
Install Sileo by opening the palera1n loader app, tapping Sileo, and setting a password. Sileo will install.
Method 4 involves using Chimera for iOS 12.x. Check your device compatibility: Chimera supports iPhone 5S, 6, 6S, SE 1st gen, 7, 8, and X on iOS 12.0-12.5.8, and iPhone XR/XS on iOS 12.0-12.1.2.
Download the Chimera IPA and PlumeImpactor on your computer. Install PlumeImpactor and, on Windows, also download and install iTunes (non-Microsoft Store version). Connect your iPhone to your computer via USB-A to Lightning cable and trust the connection on both devices.
Install Chimera by opening PlumeImpactor, clicking Settings > Sign In, entering your Apple Account details, dragging the Chimera IPA into the window, and clicking Install. Trust the developer on your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Device Management > [Your Apple Account] and tapping Trust. Reboot your iPhone.
Run the jailbreak by opening the Chimera app and tapping Jailbreak. Wait for a prompt, reboot, then open Chimera and tap Jailbreak again. Sileo should install. Install necessary tweaks by opening Sileo, searching for libiosexec1, tapping Modify > Upgrade > Queued > Confirm, and repeating for libhooker, PreferenceLoader, and RocketBootstrap.
Always research tweaks before installing them to avoid conflicts. Use trusted sources like the default Sileo repositories to minimize risks. After successfully jailbreaking your iPhone, explore various tweaks and apps available through Sileo to customize your device.
Join online communities like Reddit’s r/jailbreak to stay updated on new tools and troubleshooting tips. Remember to back up your device regularly and monitor for iOS updates that might affect your jailbreak status.
