The jailbreak is a tool that allows us to install the software we want on the iPhone or iPad without having to go through the App Store. In addition, it also allows us to install certain modifications of the system that change its appearance. Over time it has lost its importance, but you should know that it is possible to jailbreak iOS 14, the latest version of Apple’s system.
The main tool for jailbreaking iOS 14 is Unc0ver. It is completely free and can be downloaded from its official website. Of course, the installation and the process to perform the jailbreak in iOS 14 is not easy.
Jailbreak compatible devices in iOS 14
This jailbreak is based on a software exploit which is available in iOS 14. In other words, the jailbreak is compatible with any device capable of running iOS 14, from an iPhone 7 to an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Of course, it is only compatible with versions that range from iOS 14 to iOS 14.3, starting with iOS 14.3, it is not possible to jailbreak, at least for now.
The full list of devices compatible with jailbreaking to iOS 14 is as follows:
iPhone
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPhone XR
- iphone xs
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE 2020
iPod
- iPod touch (7th generation)
iPad
- iPad Mini 4
- iPad Mini 2019
- iPad (2017)
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air 2019
- iPad Pro the 9.7 ″
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st generation)
- iPad Pro the 10.5 ″
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- iPad (2018)
- iPad Pro the 11 ″
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th generation)
How to download iOS 14 jailbreak
Unc0ver works as an application that we install on the system, but in order to install it we have to perform a somewhat different process. depending on whether you are using macOS or Windows. If you are a developer you can install the app very easily, if not we will show you how to do it. This is an iOS 14 unconnected jailbreak, so you can restart your device with no problem.
In both cases, you must use the AltStore alternative store, which we already talked about some time ago, and which allows us to install unofficial apps on our iOS device. We recommend that you follow this tutorial to first install AltStore on iPhone or iPad.
Jailbreak an iPhone with iOS 14 from Mac
To release the jailbreak on your iPhone if you have a Mac, here are the steps to follow:
- Download AltStore.
- Unzip and move AltStore to the Applications folder.
- Launch the AltStore app.
- Click the AltStore icon in the menu bar, then click the Install Mail Plugin option.
- Enter the Mail app, click Mail> Preferences> Manage Modules at the top and activate the plug-in, quit Mail and reopen the app.
- Connect your iOS device via USB.
- Click AltStore in the menu bar, then navigate to Install AltStore.
- Sign in with your Apple ID and click install.
- On your iOS device, open Settings> General> Device Management and tap on your Apple ID.
- Trust AltStore.
- Download Unc0ver from this link on your iPhone or iPad.
- In the download arrow above, click on the file and click “Open in AltStore”.
- AltStore will now install the application. Wait for it to finish.
- Open unc0ver and the jailbreak process will start.
- Once the process is complete, you will see Cydia installed on your device.
Jailbreak an iPhone with iOS 14 from Windows
Some steps change from Windows, although the process is quite similar.
- Install iTunes (Win32 version and not Universal UWP).
- Download AltStore.
- Extract the files and run the “Setup.exe” file.
- Press the Windows key, type “AltServer” and open the application.
- Click the arrow icon next to the network icon on the taskbar. This will open a menu with several icons. Find a diamond-shaped AltServer logo and click on it.
- Click Install AltStore and select your iOS device.
- Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted.
- On iPhone, open Settings> General> Device Management and tap on Apple ID.
- Trust AltStore.
- Download Unc0ver from this link on your iPhone or iPad.
- In the download arrow above, click on the file and click “Open in AltStore”.
- AltStore will now install the application. Wait for it to finish.
- Open unc0ver and the jailbreak process will start.
- When the process is complete, you will see Cydia installed on your device.
Don’t forget to play jailbreak is a process that can cause problems on your devices. You won’t be able to update to newer versions of iOS, and your device may be slower or consume more battery than normal. You can always go back to the latest version of iOS by restoring your iPhone.
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