| Feature | Checkra1n 0.12.4 Windows | Palera1n-c (Windows) | |---------|---------------------------|-----------------------| | iOS support | iOS 12.0 – 14.8.1 | iOS 15.0 – 15.8.3 (plus iOS 16/17 beta for A11) | | Boot Time | 15 sec | 45 sec – 2 min | | Package Manager | Cydia only | Sileo, Zebra, Installer | | Passcode Support | No (A11) / Yes (A10) | No (must be disabled on all) | | Windows GUI | Broken in most builds | CLI + optional GUI (Palera1n-GUI) |
However, if you expect a polished, one-click experience like the macOS version, you’ll be disappointed. The Windows port requires driver tweaks, command-line comfort, and patience. checkra1n 0.12.4 beta windows
| Device | Chip | Supported iOS Versions | |--------|------|------------------------| | iPhone 4s | A5 | iOS 9.x – 9.3.6 | | iPhone 5, 5c | A6 | iOS 10.x – 10.3.4 | | iPhone 5s | A7 | iOS 12.x – 12.5.6 | | iPhone 6, 6 Plus | A8 | iOS 12.x – 12.5.6 | | iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, SE (1st gen) | A9 | iOS 14.x – 14.8.1 | | iPhone 7, 7 Plus | A10 | iOS 14.x – 14.8.1 (limited iOS 15 support) | | iPhone 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X | A11 | iOS 14.x – 14.8.1 (iOS 15 requires passcode disabled) | | Feature | Checkra1n 0
Introduction: The Elusive Windows Port For years, the jailbreak community has held a love-hate relationship with checkra1n . Based on the unpatchable hardware exploit "checkm8" (affecting A5 to A11 iPhones), it was revered for its reliability and permanent nature—but hated for its exclusivity. Officially, checkra1n only ran on macOS and Linux. Windows users were left out in the cold, forced to create bootable USB drives or virtual machines. The real future lies in and other checkm8
The real future lies in and other checkm8 forks that integrate seamlessly with Windows via automated driver management and better error handling. Final Verdict: Should You Use Checkra1n 0.12.4 Beta on Windows? Yes, but with caveats.