How to Jailbreak iOS 7

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Last Updated: April 26, 2026

This wikiHow shows how to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS 7. The process varies depending on the iOS version and device model. Jailbreaking your iOS device allows you to install tweaks as well as sideload apps downloaded outside App Store. Make sure to back up your device before jailbreaking as something could go wrong during the process.

Method 1

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Using Lyncis (32-bit, iOS 7.1.x)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS version. Lyncis jailbreak is supported on iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5C, iPad 2, iPad 3rd and 4th generations, iPad mini 1st generation, and iPod touch 5th generation running iOS 7.1 to 7.1.2.^{[1]
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- Lyncis is an untethered jailbreak for iOS 7.1.x on 32-bit devices.
- You can check the iOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About. ^{[2]
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Open Safari. The icon resembles a compass on a blue circle on a white background.^{[1]
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Go to the Lyncis website. Enter https://lyncisjb.com/ in the address bar on Safari, and tap Go.^{[1]
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- You can add the website to home screen for easy access by tapping the share icon at the bottom and tapping Add to home screen.
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Run the Lyncis jailbreak. On the Lyncis website, tap Jailbreak button to run the exploit. Wait until the device reboots. After you perform this step, your device should have Cydia installed.^{[1]
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Method 2

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Using Aquila (32-bit, iOS 7.0–7.1.2)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS version. Aquila jailbreak is supported on iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5C, iPad 2, iPad 3rd and 4th generations, iPad mini 1st generation, and iPod touch 5th generation running iOS 7.0 to 7.1.2.^{[3]
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- Although this article shows jailbreaks for iOS 7, Aquila also works on iOS 4.3 to 6.1.6.
- You can check the iOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About.^{[2]
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- Aquila requires a computer running 64-bit Windows or macOS.
- Make sure that your device has been powered on and waited for at least 2 minutes before jailbreaking.
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Download Aquila. Download the latest appropriate version of Aquila for your computer.^{[3]
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- If your computer is running Windows, you also need to download and install iTunes (not the Microsoft Store version).
- If your computer is running macOS, you need to extract the Aquila archive.
Use USB-A to Lightning or USB-A to 30-pin cable. Plug the Lightning or 30-pin end into your device and USB-A end into your computer. Trust the connection on your computer and on your device.^{[3]
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Run the Aquila jailbreak. Double-click the appropriate Aquila file for your computer platform to run the Aquila jailbreak to your device. Your device should be jailbroken when Aquila says "Done."^{[3]
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- Cydia should be installed on home screen on your device.

Method 3

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Using Pangu7 (iOS 7.1.x)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS version. Pangu7 jailbreak is supported on iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, iPad 2, iPad 3rd and 4th generations, iPad Air 1st generation, iPad mini 1st generation and 2, and iPod touch 5th generation running iOS 7.1 to 7.1.2.^{[4]
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- You can check the iOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About on your device.^{[2]
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- This requires a Mac running OS X Mavericks (10.9) through macOS Mojave (10.14), or a PC running Windows XP or later.
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Download and install Pangu7. For Mac, download the version 1.2.0 of Pangu7 file, then open the downloaded file, and drag and drop into Applications folder. For Windows, download the version 1.0-en of Pangu7 file.^{[4]
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Run Pangu7. For Mac, open the terminal app and type sudo -b /Applications/pangu.app/Contents/MacOS/pangu, then press the Enter key to run Pangu9. For Windows, open the downloaded Pangu7 file.^{[4]
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Use USB-A to Lightning or USB-A to 30-pin cable. Plug the Lightning or 30-pin end into your device and USB-A end into your computer. Trust the connection on your computer and on your device.^{[4]
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Disable the passcode. On your device, go to Settings -> Touch ID & Passcode (iPhone 5S) or Passcode (other devices) and tap Turn Off Passcode. You might be prompted to enter your Apple Account password.^{[4]
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Change date to before August 2014. On your device, go to Settings -> General -> Date & Time, turn off the Set Automatically toggle and set the date to any point before August 2014.^{[4]
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Run the Pangu7 jailbreak. On Pangu7 app on your computer, untick checkbox beside Install PP25 if running Windows, then click the Jailbreak button. Wait to install the Pangu app to your device, and after installing, open the Pangu app on your device, trusting the app by tapping Continue. Wait until your device reboots, then unlock it, and wait until it reboots again. After your device reboots, the device should be successfully jailbroken and Cydia should be installed.^{[4]
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- If you have used a Mac to jailbreak your device, feel free to stop after you finished this step, as the Mac version of Pangu7 already has untether preinstalled on your jailbroken device.
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Install certificates. This is required to install necessary tweaks on Cydia. Open the Safari app on your device, and go to http://tlsroot.litten.ca/, then tap Signed iOS Bundle (iOS 5+) on the website, then tap Install three times and tap Done.^{[4]
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Install the untether. This is necessary to prevent bootloops while in a dark space. Open the Cydia app on your device, and, after Cydia loads and shows a prompt, tap Ignore (Temporary). Tap the Sources tab (the second tab at the bottom) and add the repository from http://repo.kawaiizenbo.me, then navigate to KawaiiZenbo's Cydia repository → System → Pangu 7.1-7.1.x Untether and install the tweak by tapping Install and Confirm. Once the tweak is installed, reboot your device.^{[4]
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- This step is not needed if you have used a Mac to jailbreak your device, as the Mac version of Pangu7 already has untether preinstalled on your jailbroken device.

Method 4

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Using evasi0n7 (iOS 7.0.x)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS version. evasi0n7 jailbreak is supported on iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, iPad 2, iPad 3rd and 4th generations, iPad Air 1st generation, iPad mini 1st generation and 2, and iPod touch 5th generation running iOS 7.0 to 7.0.6.^{[6]
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- You can check the iOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About on your device.^{[2]
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- evasi0n7 is less reliable for OTA-updated devices. You might want to consider jailbreaking using Aquila or EverPwnage if you are using a 32-bit device, as these jailbreaks work even on OTA-updated devices.
- This requires a Windows PC running Windows 7 or later.
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Download evasi0n7. On your computer, if you are jailbreaking your iPhone 5C or 5S running iOS 7.0 (11A466), download this version of evasi0n7. For other devices or iOS versions, download the latest version of patched evasi0n7. Open the downloaded file.^{[6]
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Use USB-A to Lightning or USB-A to 30-pin cable. Plug the Lightning or 30-pin end into your device and USB-A end into your computer. Trust the connection on your computer and on your device.^{[6]
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On the evasi0n7 app on your computer, click the Jailbreak button. Wait to install the evasi0n7 app to your device, and after installing, open the evasi0n app on your device. Wait until your device reboots, then unlock it, and wait until it reboots again. While your device reboots again, it should show an evasi0n logo, after this, the device should be successfully jailbroken and Cydia should be installed. ^{[6]
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Method 5

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Using EverPwnage (32-bit, iOS 7.0–7.1.2)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS version. EverPwnage jailbreak is supported on iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5C, iPad 2, iPad 3rd and 4th generations, iPad mini 1st generation, and iPod touch 5th generation running iOS 7.0 to 7.1.2.^{[7]
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- EverPwnage is an untethered jailbreak for iOS 7.0–7.1.2 on 32-bit devices.
- Although this article shows jailbreaks for iOS 7, it also works for iOS 8.x and 9.x.
- You can check the iOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About. ^{[2]
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Download and install the necessary files. Download the EverPwnage IPA and Sideloadly on your computer, and install Sideloadly.^{[7]
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- If your computer is running Windows, you also need to download and install iTunes (not the Microsoft Store version).
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Plug your device into your computer. Use USB-A to Lightning or USB-A to 30-pin cable. Plug the Lightning or 30-pin end into your device and USB-A end into your computer. Trust the connection on your computer and on your device.^{[7]
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Install EverPwnage. Open Sideloadly on your computer, then drag and drop the EverPwnage IPA into the Sideloadly window, then enter your Apple Account details. This will install the EverPwnage IPA into your device. ^{[7]
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Trust the developer. Go to Settings -> General -> Device Management -> [your Apple Account] on your device and tap Trust [your Apple Account] to trust the developer.^{[7]
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Run the EverPwnage jailbreak. Open the EverPwnage app, and tap Jailbreak to jailbreak your device. After a moment, the device should reboot and after that the home screen should have Cydia installed.^{[7]
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