Call back at the specified time, the call is free
Callback
Call back at the specified time, the call is free
Turn old iPads into dedicated emulation stations for Game Boy, NES, and PlayStation 1 games using RetroArch.
Install themes, custom fonts, and modify the UI.
The last known private chain (32-bit) was abandoned in 2018. The 64-bit chain would require a bootROM or iBoot vulnerability – none exist publicly for A6-A7 devices on 9.3.5.
Once Cydia is working, open it and add the repo: lukegd.github.io/repo/ .
Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode and turn it off. ios 9.3.5 untethered jailbreak
For 32-bit devices, the community found a loophole. You can use a package called via Cydia after applying a specific downgrade or utilizing specific offsets.
Understanding the difference between these two jailbreak types is crucial for legacy iOS management.
Go to Settings > General > Software Update . Because you changed the plist file, Apple’s servers will think your device is on iOS 6.0 and will offer a clean, legal OTA downgrade to iOS 8.4.1 .
Open the Phoenix app on your home screen, tap "Prepare for Jailbreak," and follow the prompts. Post-Jailbreak: Maintaining Your Device Turn old iPads into dedicated emulation stations for
have existed for years, a true untethered solution—where the jailbreak persists after a reboot without needing to run an app—only recently became a widespread reality. The Modern Solution (2026)
This method allows the device to reboot normally, but jailbreak tweaks and Cydia will not work upon rebooting. You must launch a sideloaded app on the device to re-trigger the exploit. The Reality of iOS 9.3.5: Phoenix vs. Untethered Modding
If prompted to trust a profile, go to Settings > General > Device Management , select the profile, and trust it.
Because Apple no longer signs old apps easily, the most reliable way to install Phœnix is using a computer: Download the Tools: Get the Phœnix IPA from the Official Phœnix Website Sideloadly for your computer. Connect & Sideload: The 64-bit chain would require a bootROM or
Bypasses Apple's restriction that prevents you from downloading older, compatible versions of apps from the App Store.
By this point, Apple had introduced:
This guide applies strictly to running iOS 9.3.5 or 9.3.6: iPhone 5 & 5C iPad 2, 3, & 4 iPad Mini (1st Gen) iPod Touch (5th Gen)