Comprehensive guide using unc0ver jailbreak for iOS 11.0 – 14.8

unc0ver Jailbreak is a Semi-untethered jailbreak tool, it means when you reboot your iOS device, the installed jailbreak apps will crash. unc0ver is the only jailbreak tool currently being updated and supports iOS11 – iOS 14.8.

How to install unc0ver (uncover) Jailbreak

There are two ways to install unc0ver. The most common way is to install unc0ver IPA file by using Altstore. Another way is use Panda Helper.

via Altstore

Altstore is an IPA sideloading tool developed by Riley Testut, just like Cydia Impactor. It allows us to use our computers to install AltStore on iOS devices and, using our Apple IDs install non-App Store apps (.ipa format) on non-jailbreaking iOS devices.

1. Install AltStore.
   You need to install AltStore on both PC and mobile phone, follow the tutorial of install AltStore.
2. Sign unc0ver by AltStore.
   Use Safari to visit the official website of unc0ver. Tap on the “Open in AltStore” button. AltStore will open to begin loading the unc0ver .ipa file, enter Apple ID.

AltStore will automatically install unc0ver.

via Panda Helper

If you are the VIP member of Panda Helper, you can use the link below:

If you are not a VIP, you can visit the official websit of Panda Helper, to buy a vip or use free version (if it is possible) to install unc0ver. Follow the tutorial of using Panda Helper to install unc0ver. If you have any difficulties in installation, you can follow this tutorial to install Panda Helper. 

How to use unc0ver to jailbreak your device

Here are the detailed steps on how to jailbreak using uncover:

Run the unc0ver Jailbreak application from your home screen. Tap on the Jailbreak button. Click × ( exit ) when you encounter an AD.

You need to reboot your phone during the jailbreak process. After reboot, re-launch unc0ver and tap on jailbreak.

Once finished, you’ll find Cydia on your Home screen. 

You need to install appsync before install tweaks and jailbreak packages.

How to uninstall unc0ver jailbreak

In some cases, you need to uninstall unc0ver. You can’t  uninstall it in the usual way. You can use RootFS Restore to remove it. Please refer to the following steps:

1. Open Cydia and delete all tweaks.
2. Launch the unc0ver app and tap on the setting button.
3. Enable Restore RootFS (rec0ver), click on Yes in the prompt and click on Done in the upper right corner .
4. Go back to unc0ver main screen and press Restore RootFS or Re-jailbreak.
5. Wait for the process to finish. And you will get a notice saying RootFS has been successfully restored. Press OK and the device will reboot. How to fix error RootFS?
6. Back to the iPhone screen, we can see all jailbreaking-related files have now been uninstalled and Cydia removed.
7. Long-press the unc0ver icon and uninstall unc0ver.

unc0ver Jailbreak 2022 Updates

The latest updates in 2022:

unc0ver v8.0.2: The new version is unstable, and some devices will restart, crash, fail to jailbreak, etc. during the jailbreak process. it’s advised to wait patiently for the stable version to be released.

2022/01/06: Add exploit guidance to improve reliability on A12-A13 iPhones running iOS 14.6-14.8. Fix exploit reliability on iPhone XS devices running iOS 14.6-14.8.

2021/12/30: uncover Jailbreak updates 8.0.0, Add iOS 14.6-14.8 support for A12-A13 iPhones (iPads not supported), which measn you can jailbreak iOS 14.6 and jailbreak iOS 14.8 by unc0ver no PC.

2021/10/22: uncover Jailbreak updates 7.0.0, Add iOS 14.4-14.5.1 support for A12-A14 devices with Fugu14, which means you can jailbreak iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, untethered jailbreak for arm64e phones (iPhone XS and later) with iOS 14.4-14.5.1 or iPadOS 14.4-14.5.1 jailbreak.
However, the implementation of Fugu14 untethered jailbreak does not change that unc0ver is still a Semi-untethered jailbreak.

2021/3/1: unc0ver Jailbreak updates 6.0.0, Add support for iOS 12.4.9-12.5.1, 13.5.1-13.7 and 14.0-14.3, which measn you can jailbreak iOS 14 and jailbreak iOS 14.3 by uncover no computer.

unc0ver jailbreak supported devices

Compatible with all 64-bit iOS devices running iOS:

Troubleshooting guide

What should I do if my unc0ver crashes?

If unc0ver crashes, make sure you download the latest version of unc0ver, and then you need to uninstall and reinstall it.

What to do if Cydia is missing after jailbreak?

If Cydia is missing after jailbreaking, reboot and re-launch the Unc0ver Jailbreak app and keep trying until it works. More detail about Cydia isn’t installed after jailbreaking. You can visit here to learn how to fix Cydia crashing and not working.

How to fix revoked unc0ver & unable to verify app?

A: Running into a crash problem or being unable to verify a message when you jailbreak your devices with unc0ver is due to the revocation of unc0ver, which means Apple revokes the certificate of unc0ver, so you can’t use unc0ver now.  Use the following method:

Method 1: Using AltStore to fix revoked unc0ver with PC.

What is AltStore and how to use AltStore fix revoked apps? You can click on AltStore to learn more.

Method 2: Using Panda Helper to install unc0ver.

Method 3: Not necessarily helpful. Use airplane mode.

• Turn on airplane mode and make sure WI-FI is turned off.
• Go to “Settings-Safari” and clear your history and website data.
• Open unc0ver. Although devices can’t connect to the Internet at this time, apps can already open normally.
• Turn on the network. Turn off airplane mode and turn on WI-FI to connect to the network.
• Use apps as normally.
• Note: This method is a temporary way to open revoked apps, and sometimes it can’t work on parts of devices. If it can’t work, try other methods.

Frequently asked questions