iOS 12.1.3 Jailbreak: Status, Tools & Download Links

Status Verified: October 2026
iOS 12.1.3 jailbreak status: Fully supported using unc0ver, checkra1n, Chimera, Taurine, verified against data current through iOS 27.0.1. Yes, jailbreak is available for iOS 12.1.3 on select devices!

iOS 12.1.3 jailbreaks here are semi-untethered / semi-tethered — see what that means for daily use.

How to Jailbreak iOS 12.1.3 (Supported Devices)

A12
unc0ver
  • iPhone XS Max (China)
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XR
A11
checkra1nunc0verChimera
  • iPhone X (GSM)
  • iPhone X (Global)
  • iPhone 8 Plus (GSM)
  • iPhone 8 Plus (Global)
  • iPhone 8 (GSM)
  • and 1 more...
A10
checkra1nunc0verTaurine
  • iPhone 7 Plus (GSM)
  • iPhone 7 Plus (Global)
  • iPhone 7 (GSM)
  • iPhone 7 (Global)
  • iPod touch 7
A9
checkra1nunc0ver
  • iPhone SE
  • iPhone 6s+
  • iPhone 6s
A8
checkra1nunc0verChimera
  • iPhone 6+
  • iPhone 6
  • iPod touch 6

Available iOS 12.1.3 Jailbreak Tools & Downloads

unc0ver

Semi-untethered

Popular jailbreak supporting iOS 11-14. No longer actively maintained but still works well on supported versions.

checkra1n

Semi-tethered

Classic checkm8 jailbreak. Recommend using with Odysseyra1n for better package management. Requires computer after each reboot.

Chimera

Semi-untethered

First jailbreak to include Sileo. Great choice for iOS 12 devices, especially older A7-A11 chips.

Taurine

Semi-untethered

Modern jailbreak for iOS 14. Uses libhooker for better performance. Includes Sileo package manager.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I jailbreak iOS 12.1.3?

Yes, iOS 12.1.3 supports jailbreaking on specific devices using tools like unc0ver, checkra1n, Chimera, Taurine. Check the device compatibility list above.

Is it safe to jailbreak iOS 12.1.3?

unc0ver and checkra1n and Chimera and Taurine are the tools people actually use on iOS 12.1.3. It's semi-untethered, so it modifies system files but doesn't touch the bootloader. Back up your device before installing either way.

Semi-untethered or semi-tethered — which type is this?

iOS 12.1.3 jailbreaks use semi-untethered and/or semi-tethered tools. See jailbreakly.com/guide/jailbreak-types for what that means for daily use and reboots.

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