iOS 12.5.7 is the final security update for several classic Apple devices, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation). Because these devices cannot update to iOS 13 or newer, jailbreaking is the best way to breathe new life into them, bypass app compatibility limits, and install custom tweaks. Key Requirements Before You Begin
: Plug your iPhone or iPad into the PC. Tap Trust on the device screen if prompted.
It is very difficult to permanently brick an iPhone 5s or 6, but it is possible to enter a "boot loop" (a cycle where the phone keeps restarting but never loads iOS). If this happens on Windows, you will need to restore the device via iTunes (DFU restore), which wipes all your data.
iOS 12.5.7, being an older version, has several limitations and lacks some of the features available on newer iOS versions. Jailbreaking can breathe new life into your device, enabling:
Which of these would you like?
