Jailbreaking is to the iOS (iPhone and iPad) what is Rooting is to the Android. Apple’s iOS is a very closed ecosystem. When you buy an iPhone, you can only install apps from the Apple App Store. By default, the iPhone and iPad are restricted to what the user can do in terms of functionality and accessibility. While most of the iOS users would be happy with the Apple ecosystem, some may want to take full control of their iPhone.
This is made possible by Jailbreak. Jailbreak allows iOS users to bypass the restrictions put up by Apple. You can access the file system, install third-party apps that are not available on the App Store, customize the iPhone with the latest tweaks and more.
The advantage of a Jailbroken iOS Device
- Jailbroken devices can install apps that are not available on the Apps Store.
- You can tether your iPhone, and the iPad use it as WiFi Hotspot for other devices.
- Customize your iPhone and iPad to a whole new level with an excellent collection of themes from Cydia.
- Access to the iOS File system allows you to install SSH clients making the connection and data transfer secure.
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With all the pros there are some cons as well. The biggest of all is the threat of unsecured and untrusted third-party apps that can hack or crack your device. It also involves the risk of voiding the iPhone’s warranty – Apple’s users cannot claim warranty for a Jailbroken device. To claim the warranty, you first need to un-jailbreak the iPhone by reinstalling the firmware.
Now if you want to jailbreak iOS, here is a guide to iOS jailbreak by Yalu Jailbreak using Cydia Impactor.
Requirements
iOS running device including iPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6S and iPad Pro.
Cydia Impactor to install the IPA file – Get it from here or read how to download Cydia Impactor.
Jailbreak IPA file – Get it from here.
Jailbreak iOS 11 by Yalu Jailbreak using Cydia Impactor
Make sure that you have downloaded the latest version of Cydia Impactor and Yalu jailbreak IPA file from the given links.
Run the Cydia Impactor on your PC or Mac.
Now connect the iOS device to PC or Mac using the USB cable.
Let the Cydia impactor detect the device. The device will appear in the drop-down list when recognized by Cydia Impactor.
Now drag and drop the Yalu Jailbreak IPA file to the Cydia Impactor window. Click OK for any developer warning.
Enter your Apple ID and password. You can use any Apple ID and not necessarily your primary Apple ID. Apple ID and password is required to digitally sign the certificate for the app.
Now the Cydia Impactor will install the Yalu Jailbreak to your device. Upon the successful installation, “mach_portal” icon will appear on the home screen.
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Now go the Settings > General > Profile & Device Management and tap on the profile with your email address.
Tap the Trust button twice to make the profile trusted.
Now go back to the home screen and tap on “mach_portal” to launch it. It will show a white screen for 20 seconds. Do not touch the phone during this time.
The iPhone / iPad will reboot automatically once the jailbreak is complete on the iOS device.
That’s how you jailbreak iOS by Yalu Jailbreak using Cydia Impactor. Do let us know what app you installed just after jailbreaking the iPhone. If you are not sure about what apps to install after jailbreak, try LocaliAPStore. This app allows you to install paid iOS apps for free from the Apple Store.
