Jailbreak
palera1n
palera1n is a checkm8-based jailbreak for A8–A11 Apple devices and is mainly relevant to older iPhones.
iOS compatibilityiOS/iPadOS 15–26 on supported A8–A11 arm64 devices.
DifficultyAdvanced
Jailbreak requiredNo: it is the jailbr
ComputerYes
StatusActive
Best for: Jailbreaking older A8–A11 devices on modern firmware.
Before installing
Devices: iPhone 6s/6s Plus, SE 2016, 7/7 Plus, 8/8 Plus and iPhone X, plus several compatible iPads.
Requirements: Computer and USB cable. It is semi-tethered; A11 devices have passcode-related restrictions that must be checked first.
What palera1n does
palera1n uses the checkm8 bootROM exploit on A8–A11 devices. Its main advantage is firmware longevity on supported older hardware.
Before you start
It is semi-tethered, so a computer is required after a reboot to return to a jailbroken state. A11 devices have additional security restrictions.
Official project and sources
Reference data checked Sep 16, 2026.