A Complete Guide to Jailbreak an iPad, iPad Pro, or Mini

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Do you want to jailbreak your iPad? Jailbreaking lets you gain full access to the iPad operating system and features you can't get from the App Store. You'll just need a Windows computer, a USB drive, and a supported iPad. Remember that you will lose any active warranties, and your iPad will be more susceptible to viruses and malware if you jailbreak it. This wikiHow will show you how to jailbreak your iPad, iPad Pro, or iPad Mini.

  • Always back up your iPad before jailbreaking. Keep in mind jailbreaking will void any warranties on your device.
  • You must have a Windows computer, a 128 GB USB flash drive, and a supported iPad to jailbreak successfully.
  • Every time you restart your iPad, you must follow the steps to Stage 2 to re-jailbreak your device.
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    Jailbreaking allows you to access unofficial apps and tweaks for your iPad. This also bypasses security features put in place by Apple and makes your iPad more susceptible to viruses and other malware. In rare cases, the jailbreak process may render your iPad inoperable. Lastly, jailbreaking is not supported by Apple and will void any warranty you have on your iPad. Continue at your own risk. Semi-Untethered jailbreaking: Some jailbreaks are semi-untethered. This means that the jailbreak works until you reboot your iPad . Once your iPad has been restarted, you will need to use the jailbreak app on your computer again to re-activate the jailbreak.
  • You will need a Windows computer, a USB flash drive, and a supported iPad to use this method.
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    Back up your iPad . Before you jailbreak your iPad, it's a good idea to back it up in case anything goes wrong during the jailbreak process. This will allow you to restore your iPad to its factory settings and recover your iPad data from the backup. You can back up your iPad using iTunes or the Finder on Mac. To back up to iCloud, use the following steps: [1]