Enter . This release marked a groundbreaking shift, finally offering a native Windows executable that allows users to jailbreak their iPhones and iPads directly from a Windows PC.
For Windows-native checkm8-based jailbreaking today, has largely superseded checkra1n for newer iOS versions. The Legacy of Checkra1n 0.12.4 Beta Even as newer jailbreaks emerge, checkra1n remains historically significant. The 0.12.4 beta for Windows symbolized the democratization of hardware-level hacking—no longer requiring a Mac or Linux expertise. It opened the floodgates for thousands of Windows users to experience true root access on iPhones for the first time. checkra1n 0.12.4 beta windows
| Tool | Windows Support | iOS Versions | Devices | |------|----------------|--------------|---------| | | Yes (via CLI) | 15.0 – 16.7 | A9–A11 | | Unc0ver | No (needs AltServer or sideloading on Mac) | 11.0 – 14.8 | A9–A13 | | Taurine | No | 14.0 – 14.3 | A9–A14 | | Dopamine | No | 15.0 – 15.4.1 | A12–A15 | | Odysseyra1n | No (Linux/macOS only) | 13.0 – 13.7 | A5–A11 | The Legacy of Checkra1n 0
(pronounced “checkmate”) is a bootrom exploit discovered by axi0mX in 2019. It affects hundreds of millions of devices using Apple’s A5 through A11 chips (iPhone 4s to iPhone X). Unlike typical userland exploits, checkm8 is unpatchable because it resides in read-only memory (ROM) that cannot be altered after manufacturing. | Tool | Windows Support | iOS Versions