Start with a real tool and its real range
| Project | Best known for | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Dopamine | Rootless semi-untethered jailbreak | Chip and firmware restrictions |
| palera1n | Checkm8-era devices | Not for new iPhones |
| TrollStore | Persistent app signing on supported firmware | App signing is not itself a jailbreak |
| Sileo / Zebra | Package managers for compatible environments | Not standalone exploits |
Dopamine: firmware-specific software support
Dopamine 3 covers select devices through iOS 17.3.1, and older chip families through iOS 18.7.1 and early iOS 26 builds. The developer documentation is the authority for current range. Read our full Dopamine guide.
palera1n: older-hardware exploit
palera1n uses a hardware-level exploit on selected older devices. It can remain relevant where mainstream current iPhones cannot jailbreak, but it still needs device-specific installation instructions and constraints. Read our palera1n guide.
Words that are often mixed up
- Jailbreak: modifies the device security environment to permit system-level customization.
- Sideloading: installs an app from outside a normal App Store workflow; no automatic jailbreak privileges.
- Package manager: software used inside a jailbreak environment; not a jailbreak exploit.
- Web clip/profile: can add a home-screen link or settings profile, but does not prove a jailbreak.
Download hygiene
Get tool files from the maintainer or a repository linked by the maintainer. Keep a backup, read changelogs, and do not enter your Apple ID credentials into unrelated sites. A project name being familiar does not make every lookalike URL legitimate.
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