About unc0ver

unc0ver is a jail​break, which means that you can have the freedom to do whatever you would like to do to your iOS device. Allowing you to change what you want and operate within your purview, unc0ver unlocks the true power of your iDevice.

Installation Guide

AltStore

1. Download AltStore. Use the link for your operating system.
2. Unzip and move AltStore to your Applications folder.
3. Launch the AltStore application.
4. Click on the AltStore icon in the Menu Bar, and then click on the Install Mail Plug-in option.
5. Open the Mail app, and click on Mail → Preferences in the menu bar.
6. Open the General tab in mail preferences, click Manage Plug-ins, check AltPlugin, and apply and restart Mail.
7. Connect your iOS device via USB.
8. Click AltStore in the menu bar, then go to Install AltStore → (Your iOS Device)
9. Login with your Apple ID when prompted and click install.
10. On your iOS device, open Settings → General → Device Management and tap on your Apple ID.
11. Trust AltStore.
12. Tap the "Open in AltStore" button located above.
13. AltStore will now install the app. Wait until it finishes.
14. Open unc0ver and jail​break!

Xcode + iOS App Signer

1. Install Xcode, open it, and agree to the license agreement.
2. Plug in your iOS device and select it as the build target.
3. Open Xcode and create a new iOS Application.
4. Type a name and identifier.
5. Xcode will complain about the lack of a provisioning profile. Click fix issue.
6. Sign into an Apple ID when prompted.
7. Download iOS App Signer
8. Download the latest version of unc0ver from above.
9. Open iOS App Signer.
10. Select the ipa you just downloaded as an input file.
11. Click start.
12. Return to Xcode. Go to the menu bar. Click Window → Devices.
13. Find your device, click the plus, and select the file created by iOS App Signer.
14. Open unc0ver on your device and jail​break!

Cydia Impactor

1. Note: This method requires an Apple developer account.
2. Download Cydia Impactor for the applicable OS.
3. Extract the application file, and open it.
4. Connect your iOS device.
5. Download the latest version of unc0ver from above.
6. Drag the IPA file into the Impactor window.
7. Enter your Apple ID and password (requires developer account). (Note: If you are using two factor authentication, generate an app specific password, and use that here.)
8. On your iOS device, open Settings → General → Device Management and tap on your Apple ID.
9. Trust unc0ver.
10. Open unc0ver and jail​break!

Compatible

unc0ver supports iOS 11.0 through to iOS 14.3

Stable

Utilizing proper and deterministic techniques, jail​break stability is guaranteed.

Secure

Utilizing native system sandbox exceptions, security remains intact while enabling access to jailbreak files.

Extensively Tested

Unc0ver has been extensively tested to ensure it's a seamless experience on all devices. Unc0ver works on all devices on iOS versions between 11.0 and 14.3. Below you can find a list of all devices that have been specifically tested.

Important Information

unc0ver is designed to be stable and enable freedom from the moment you jail​break your device. Built-in runtime policy softener allows running code without Apple's notarization and pervasive restrictions. Proper runtime modifications to iOS kernel modify security features as necessary and result in:

No Extra Security Vulnerabilities

unc0ver preserves security layers designed to protect your personal information and your iOS device by adjusting them as necessary instead of removing them. With this security adjusted on your iOS device, you can run your favorite jail​break apps and tweaks while still being protected from attackers.

Stability & Battery Life

unc0ver is tirelessly developed and rigorously tested with software stability and battery life in mind. If you're experiencing issues with stability or battery life, we recommend searching your device for faulty tweaks.

Reconciliation of Services

Services such as iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, Apple Pay, Visual Voicemail, Weather, and Stocks, have been reconciled and still work on the device.

Future Software Updates

The ability to apply future updates is retained. Modifications to iOS kernel are done in memory. This results in the jailbroken iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch staying operable when a future Apple-supplied iOS update is installed.

iOS Updates

unc0ver Team strongly cautions against installing any iOS software update that breaks unc0ver as you can't re-jail​break on versions of iOS that are not supported by unc0ver at that time.

Jail​break Legality

It is also important to note that iOS jail​breaking is exempt and legal under DMCA. Any installed jail​break software can be uninstalled by re-jail​breaking with the restore rootfs option to take Apple's service for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that was previously jailbroken.

Detect iOS security issues

Unveil Security App – Built by the lead developer of unc0ver

The most advanced system and security analysis tool.

Unveil detects real-world iOS security threats with unprecedented methods and provides a customizable dashboard showing 100+ system details including device, system, CPU, memory, disk, network, Wi-Fi, cellular connection, and personal hotspot usage and specifications.