Supported Devices
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPod touch 7
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPod touch 6
Available Tools for iOS 12.5.8
checkra1n
Semi-tetheredClassic checkm8 jailbreak. Recommend using with Odysseyra1n for better package management. Requires computer after each reboot.
unc0ver
Semi-untetheredPopular jailbreak supporting iOS 11-14. No longer actively maintained but still works well on supported versions.
Taurine
Semi-untetheredModern jailbreak for iOS 14. Uses libhooker for better performance. Includes Sileo package manager.
Chimera
Semi-untetheredFirst jailbreak to include Sileo. Great choice for iOS 12 devices, especially older A7-A11 chips.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I jailbreak iOS 12.5.8?
Yes, iOS 12.5.8 supports jailbreaking on specific devices using tools like checkra1n, unc0ver, Taurine, Chimera. Check the device compatibility list above.
Is it safe to jailbreak iOS 12.5.8?
checkra1n and unc0ver and Taurine and Chimera are the tools people actually use on iOS 12.5.8. 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 12.5.8 jailbreaks use semi-tethered and/or semi-untethered tools. See jailbreakly.com/guide/jailbreak-types for what that means for daily use and reboots.