Using palen1x iOS Guide
Using palen1x iOS Guide
Jailbreaking For support in English, ask for help on the r/Jailbreak Discord Server.
Installing palera1n
Installing Dopamine
If you are trying to use a Virtual Machine software of some sort from Windows (e.g.
Installing Chimera Virtualbox, VMWare, Windows Subsystem for Linux, etc) you will not succeed with
following this guide, and will need to obtain a bootable medium and follow the below
Package Managers
steps using that bootable medium.
An explanation
Using Sileo
If you are using a computer with an AMD Ryzen CPU, you will likely run into issues. If
Using Cydia
you do run into issues, you should use a Mac or a computer with an Intel CPU to follow
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palen1x is a live bootable Linux environment that allows you to quickly run palera1n on a
Installing TrollStore
compatible device. palera1n is capable of jailbreaking iOS devices with A8(X) to A11 SoC's on
Sideloading Apps iOS 15.0 or later
Blocking Jailbreak Detection
On A11 devices, you must disable your passcode and will not be able to use your passcode,
Updating (Blobless) or other SEP functionality, until you boot into a stock iOS state. SEP functionality includes
FutureRestore things such as a passcode, Face ID/Touch ID, and Apple Pay.
Troubleshooting Additionally, if your device is an A11 device on iOS 16 and you've set a passcode before, you
will need to erase all content and settings in order to be able to jailbreak.
Troubleshooting
FAQ
Installing Ventoy
1. Download and extract the contents of the Ventoy.zip file
2. Insert your USB drive if you have not already done so, and open the Ventoy2Disk.exe file
3. Select the USB drive you would like to boot palen1x from
This USB drive will be completely erased
Ensure you back up all important data beforehand
4. Click Install and confirm that you are ok erasing the USB drive
Do not remove your USB Drive until the process has completed
5. Once it has installed, copy the palen1x iso file that you downloaded onto the USB drive
Booting palen1x
1. Reboot, and then go into your BIOS settings and disable Secure Boot, then enter the boot
picker and select your USB Drive to boot from
This is different for every computer
Search your PC or motherboard brand to find out how to get to your BIOS settings if you
are unsure
2. Press enter once you see the Ventoy screen to boot into palen1x
# Running palera1n
If you are using a USB-C to Lightning cable to do this process, you may run into issues
entering into DFU mode
If you do have issues, get a USB-A to Lightning cable and, if necessary, also get a
USB-C to USB-A adapter.
A9(X) and earlier devices have an issue where they will get stuck midway through this
process in pongoOS. To work around this issue, you'll need to do the following:
You'll need to do this every time you rejailbreak your device as well.
Once the device boots up, open the palera1n loader app and tap Sileo . After a bit of time,
you'll be prompted to set a passcode for using command line stuff, and then
afterwards, Sileo should be on your home screen.
To rejailbreak your device, simply rerun the command you just ran and then repeat any
other applicable steps.
Alternatively, if you're on versions 15.0 to 16.6.1, you can follow Installing Dopamine to
install a permanently signed semi-untethered jailbreak, which will allow you to
rejailbreak your device without a computer.