Open Rufus, select your USB drive, and choose the checkn1x ISO.
Let's start with the honest truth. As of version 0.12.4 beta, checkra1n is . The official checkra1n website clearly states: "Work is ongoing to support Windows, which will be added in a later release". Despite being announced as early as 2020, a native Windows version never materialized — and over the years, its release has become increasingly unlikely.
Save and exit; the PC will boot into the checkn1x environment. :
A Checkn1x or Lin1x ISO file (lightweight Linux distributions preloaded with Checkra1n 0.12.4)
Only trust the official checkra1n website ( checkra.in ). If a tool does not originate from there, it is unsafe.
Hotfixes crucial stability flaws causing kernel panics on A9X tablets.
: You must check "Skip A11 BPR check" and "Allow untested iOS versions" in the Options menu. Note that you cannot use a passcode on these devices while jailbroken.
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | USB not detected in checkn1x | Try a different USB port (USB 2.0 preferred) or cable. | | Exploit fails at "Right before trigger" | Disable on the iOS device. | | Bootloop after jailbreak | Force restart (Volume Up, Volume Down, Hold Power). Re-jailbreak with "Safe Mode" checked. | | Windows doesn't boot USB | Disable Secure Boot in BIOS. |
By using a bootable USB drive, you can safely jailbreak your A5-A11 device without risking malware or system instability. As the jailbreak scene evolves, tools may become more streamlined, but for now, the Linux method remains the gold standard for Windows users looking to break free from Apple's walled garden.
Since there is no native app, Windows users typically utilize "Checkn1x" or "Odysseyn1x," which are lightweight Linux ISOs designed specifically to run checkra1n.
| Device | Chip | Supported iOS Versions | |--------|------|------------------------| | iPhone 4s | A5 | iOS 9.x – 9.3.6 | | iPhone 5, 5c | A6 | iOS 10.x – 10.3.4 | | iPhone 5s | A7 | iOS 12.x – 12.5.6 | | iPhone 6, 6 Plus | A8 | iOS 12.x – 12.5.6 | | iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, SE (1st gen) | A9 | iOS 14.x – 14.8.1 | | iPhone 7, 7 Plus | A10 | iOS 14.x – 14.8.1 (limited iOS 15 support) | | iPhone 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X | A11 | iOS 14.x – 14.8.1 (iOS 15 requires passcode disabled) |
: It resolved various dependency issues within the official deb repository.
This popular package (Justatech Checkra1n 0.12.4 Windows.zip) contains a ready-to-use ISO image and Rufus for easy USB creation.