If you want to download many exciting third-party apps, you will first have to jailbreak your iPhone 5. The process itself is not complicated at all. Tools for Windows and Mac are different, but in this text, you will find instructions for both. If you want to learn how to jailbreak iPhone 5 on iOS 8.1.2, follow the steps given below, and you’ll do it basically in minutes.
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How to jailbreak iPhone 5
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There are certain things you’ll need to do before you begin the jailbreaking task. Disable your antivirus software, and the firewalls. If you don’t do that, the jailbreaking tool won’t be able to connect to the Internet. Also, backup your files via iTunes or iCloud, it’s up to you.
Windows
Read the instructions, and follow the steps carefully:
- You need to get the tool first. To download the file, click on this link, and when it’s downloaded, unzip it.
- Use the USB cable to connect your iPhone 5 to your computer.
- You’ll need to disable Passcode. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode.
- You’ll also need to turn off Find my iPhone. Navigate to Settings > iCloud > Find my iPhone.
- Find the Taig exe file on your computer, right click on it, and choose the option to Run as administrator.
- Taig will recognize your iPhone 5, and when it does, the firmware version needs to be the right one – 8.1.2.
- You’ll notice two checkboxes: Cydia 1.1.16 (leave it the way it is, checked), and the other one in Chinese, uncheck it. When you do that, a window will appear. Click on the X.
- Next, click on the green button.
- The jailbreak will start and when it’s finished, your phone will reboot.
- The Cydia icon will be on your home screen, so you’ll be able to download the apps you want.
- The last step is to turn on Find my iPhone and to enable Passcode.
Let’s check out the steps for Mac.
Mac
Read the instructions, and follow the steps carefully:
- You need to get the PP Jailbreak tool first. To download the file, click on this link, and when it’s downloaded, unzip it.
- Use the USB cable to connect your iPhone 5 to your computer.
- You’ll need to disable Passcode. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode.
- You’ll also need to turn off Find my iPhone. Navigate to Settings > iCloud > Find my iPhone.
- Double click on the PP file, to open it.
- Your iPhone 5 will be detected, and the firmware version should be correct, which is 8.1.2.
- In the PP window, you will see the checkbox. Make sure to uncheck it.
- Click on the button located in the center of the window. Next, you’ll see two new buttons. Make sure to click on the one located on the right side, and when you do, the jailbreak will start.
- Once it’s finished, your iPhone 5 will automatically reboot, and Cydia icon will be located on the Home screen.
- The last step is to turn on Find my iPhone and to enable Passcode.
With this simple how to jailbreak iPhone 5 tutorial, you’ll step into the world of many new and exciting apps.