iOS 26 Jailbreak Guide [New AI Method]

iOS 26 Jailbreak

On this page, we list all iOS 26 jailbreak methods and jailbreak app installation options, including Next AiOS, which is specially designed for the iOS 26 jailbreak experience. It also adds missing AI features to devices running iOS 26.

01. Next Jailbreak AiOS 🎁

Next Jailbreak AiOS is a special operating system that runs alongside iOS 26, giving you a smoother and more advanced jailbreak experience compared to previous methods.

You can easily install the next Jailbreak AiOS. Using the built-in terminal, you can install Cydia and enjoy both classic jailbreak features and next-generation jailbreak features you’ve never seen before.

Advanced AI Features

The next AiOS update introduces AI-powered features directly into your iOS 26 operating system, bringing smarter performance and personalized experiences without jailbreak.

• AI to UI 

With the latest AiOS theme generator, you can easily customize your iPhone or iPad without jailbreak. AiOS uses artificial intelligence to create unique, stylish themes that transform your device’s look and feel on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.

How it works

Launch AiOS from your iPhone or iPad.

Tap on the AI to UI app inside AiOS.

Type your own design idea and tap Generate Themes, or simply choose from the available pre-made themes.

AiOS will automatically customize the icon shape, animation, and size for your theme.

View the live preview before applying changes.

Once satisfied, tap Apply Theme.

Go back to your home screen — your brand-new theme will now be applied instantly.

With AiOS, you can explore endless AI themes for iOS 26, giving your device a personalized style that goes beyond Apple’s default customization options. Whether you want minimal icons, bold animations, or unique shapes, AiOS makes it possible in just a few taps.

• Wall papers and Screen saver

With AI integration you don’t need to worry about anything, Just type whatever you want, it will design your thoughts. So you can design your wallpaper or screen saver according to your own idea, just type the way you want.

How it works

Run AiOS from your iPhone or iPad. Open settings app.

Go to AI wallpapers or Screensavers.

Tap on Create wallpaper or Create Screen saver. Describe your dream wallpaper or Screensaver just typing it.

Tap on “Generate Wallpaper”. After generating it, apply it to Homescreen.

For Screen Savers : 

Tap on “Generate Screen Saver”. After generating it, you can apply an animation effect to it. Choose one and Tap to “Apply to screenSaver”

• AiOS Customization

With Advanced AiOS customization, you can instantly switch between different AiOS versions on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 26 or iPadOS 26. This feature lets you enjoy a fresh, unique experience every time, all without jailbreaking your device.

How it works

Launch AiOS and go to the AiOS Switcher.

Tap on the desired AiOS version or theme you want to install.

The installation will begin — AiOS will download the OS package and save it to your Files app.

Open the downloaded AiOS file, and it will automatically be added to your device Settings.

Enter your device passcode to confirm installation.

The new AiOS will replace the default AiOS, giving your iPhone or iPad a brand-new look and feel.

With this simple process, you can enjoy AiOS customization on iOS 26, try out multiple AiOS themes, and switch operating styles seamlessly — all risk-free and jailbreak-free.

Floraamuse, PetalbloomOS, Popypulse, BloomoraOS, Daisydash & Tuliptrail are the available AiOS. 

• Cydia installation 

Cydia has always been the main reason users jailbreak their devices. But now, you don’t need to jailbreak your iPhone or iPad to get Cydia. With AiOS, you can easily install Cydia online on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 devices. AiOS comes with a built-in terminal that makes the process completely safe, simple, and risk-free.

The latest Cydia 2 included in AiOS lets you enjoy most of the powerful Cydia features without going through a jailbreak. It’s the easiest way to experience Cydia on your iPhone or iPad, even if you’re running the newest iOS 26 updates.

How to Install Cydia on iOS 26 using AiOS

Follow these steps to install Cydia without jailbreak:

1. Download and install AiOS using the button above, then open the app.
   
2. From the AiOS home screen, open the Terminal.
   
3. Type the command: install → tap Return.
   
4. Enter the app name: Cydia 2 → tap Return.
   
5. Wait a few seconds — Cydia 2 will appear on your AiOS home screen.
   

That’s it! You’ve successfully installed Cydia without jailbreak on your iOS 26 iPhone or iPadOS 26 iPad.

If you’re already on iOS 26 or iOS 26.0.1, check out the jailbreak solutions below. Or, if you’re not ready to upgrade, you can test the iOS 26 demo version instead. If you are still on iOS 18.X versions refer to iOS 18.6-iOS 18.6.2 Jailbreak & iOS 18.7/iOS 18.7.1 Jailbreak pages

02. XIXtract for iOS 26 – Introducing brand new method

Say hello to XIXtract, the revolutionary jailbreak solution for iOS 26 or iOS 26.0.1. Launched in 2025, xixtract is the ultimate tool for iPhone and iPad users eager to Jailbreak iOS 26. Whether you’re craving custom themes, third-party apps, or advanced tweaks, it delivers a seamless, stable, and user-friendly jailbreak experience. 

As the newest player in the jailbreak scene, XIXtract, is designed to customize iOS 26. Ready to transform your iOS 26 or iOS 26.0.1 device? 

How to Install XIXtract on Your Device: A Step-by-Step Guide

Installing XIXtract on your iOS device is straightforward. Just follow these simple steps:

Step 01- Install XIXtract

• Open Safari Browser – From your iOS 26 running iPhone or iPad, open Safari. If you are using a different browser or a computer, please access this page again using Safari on your iOS device.
• Download and Install –  Tap the installation button above to download the XIXtract profile. Once downloaded, go to Settings > Profile Downloaded, then enter your device passcode to complete the installation. 
• Locate XIXtract on Home Screen – After installation, you will see the XIXtract app icon on your home screen. However, before you can use it to install jailbreak apps, you need to activate the Apple Web Configuration.

Step 02- Install and Activate Apple Web Configuration

To enable jailbreak features via XIXtract, you must install and activate the Apple Web Configuration app.

• Then download and install the Apple Web Configuration app via Xixtract app.

• You will need your device’s UDID and an API token to activate it.
  

Step 03- Find and Copy Your UDID

• Open Xixtract app on your iOS device and Tap the Get UDID button.
  
• Tap the “Tap to Get Your UDID” button.
  
• When prompted, allow the configuration profile to download by tapping Allow.
  
• Navigate to Settings > Profile Downloaded and tap Install.
  
• After installation, you will be redirected back to Safari where your UDID will be displayed.
  
• Tap and hold the UDID number to copy it for later use.
  

Step 04- Obtain & activate an API Token for Apple Web Configuration

• You can download API token generator from the Xixtract app.

• Open the Apple Web Configuration app, then enter your copied UDID and the API token to complete the activation.

Step 06- Start Using XIXtract

• With Apple Web Configuration activated, open the XIXtract app on your device. You can now install jailbreak apps and enjoy all the features XIXtract offers.

More about  XIXtract:

• Different process : It is required by an Apple web configurator app to install Jailbreak features using XIXtract. You must know your device UDID and API token to activate Apple web config. 

• Full iOS 26 Compatibility: Supports iOS 26 across a wide range of devices, including iPhone 16, 15, 14 series, and compatible iPads.
• User-Friendly Interface: Streamlined design ensures even first-time jailbreakers can navigate the process with ease.
• Enhanced Stability: Minimizes common issues like boot loops or crashes, providing a smooth jailbroken environment.
• Cydia and Sileo Support: Installs popular package managers to access thousands of tweaks, themes, and apps.
• Active Development: The xixtract team commits to regular updates to counter Apple’s patches and introduce new features.

03. Redensa

Redensa is the most recommended jailbreak solution for iOS 26 and iOS 26.0.1. It is iTerminal based jailbreak introduced with the iOS 17 for the very first time. It was the first ever iTerminal based jailbreak as well. Redensa lets you enjoy the many jailbreak features through commands.

More about Redensa:

• Redensa comes with an in-built iTerminal, so you can install new apps, tweaks, and themes on iOS 26/iOS 26.0.1 via commands running through the iTerminal. These are not available on the Apple app store.
• Once you download the redensa app using the above button, you will have the iTerminal app and Redensa app on your iOS 26 device home screen.  
• Redensa works with early iOS 17-iOS 18.7.1 versions apart from the iOS 26/iOS 26.0.1 as well as latest iOS 26.1 beta.
• There are 3 categories in the Redensa app: Install Apps, Open Apps, Settings Apps. Follow the given below steps to work on Redensa. 

04. Challex Retriever

If you want to install jailbreak apps on iOS 26 or iOS 26.0.1, Challex retriever is the best solution. Jailbreak iOS 26 or iOS 26.0.1 using Challex to enjoy custom tweaks, themes and many more features. It is packed with custom apps and methods.  

More about Challex retriever:

• Challex uses the old jailbreak style swipe method, It is very user friendly. 

•  When comparing other jailbreak solutions it has more categories for device customization. There are exactly 15 categories with 100 + apps/tweaks/app stores and many more

• These all methods are completely online that you do not need to use a MAC or windows computer

• When you swipe on each category, it will extract the available app under each category.

Here how it works:

05. Palera1n virtual

Nowadays Palera1n is the most trending tool, however Palera1n semi-tethered jailbreak tool does not work with latest iOS 18+ versions, but works with iPadOS 18+ with the limited device support. As a solution there is an alternative called Palera1n virtual. You can enjoy the jailbreak features through Sileo easily using Palera1n virtual on iOS 26 as well as or iOS 26.0.1. 

More about Palera1n virtual:

• Palera1n virtual is a terminal based jailbreak that you can install on iOS 26 running all device models including iPhone 16, You need to match the IPSW key specific to your device.
• Palera1n virtual does not access your iOS file system, so you don’t need to worry about your latest iOS 26/ iOS 26.0.1 running iPhone or iPadOS 26/ iPadOS 26.0.1 running iPad
• Sileo is the key to install your favorite jailbreak apps and tweaks through Palera1n virtual, however features are limited with this version. 
• Even though it has a few extra steps to activate the jailbreak, it is not a hard process.
• Let’s see how it works:

06. Unc0ver Black Edition

Unc0ver Black Edition works perfectly on iOS 26 or iOS 26.0.1. It’s an alternative for the early Unc0ver Semi-tethered Jailbreak tool which is available up to iOS 14.8. Unc0ver Black is a simple method that you can install Jailbreak apps and tweaks using the Cydia black version.

More about Unc0ver Black:

• Unc0ver Black has very impressive interface similar to dark mode, because of that it was very popular among the jailbreak users

• No required Apple ID or Password to installation process and as well as removing process

• It is need strong internet connection to smooth process, check whether you have connected to the Internet while installation process

• The Unc0ver Black installation process is very easy, App Working method also easy.
• Here is the Unc0ver black process : 

More iOS 26/ iOS 26.0.1 Jailbreak solutions

Apart from the above solution there are many iOS 26 & iOS 26.0.1 jailbreak solutions available. In this section, we have given you the additional methods that you can try on iOS 26/26.0.1 as well as iPadOS 26/26.0.1.

07. Irolyn Jailbreak Repo extractor

Irolyn is the most simple repo extractor ever released. It uses a famous repo extracting method. Now you can install it on iOS 26, iOS 26.0.1 and iPadOS 26, iPadOS 26.0.1. It has a very simple process that you need to copy the repo URL from the repo list and paste it into Extract a repo tab. 

08. NekoJB

NekoJB is another iOS 26 & iOS 26.0.1 jailbreak solution. It can be considered as an alternative to nekoJB available for iOS 15 – iOS 16.6b1 running on iPhone 6S to iPhone X. This alternative NekoJB is working on all latest iPhone models like iPhone 15, iPhone 16. Once you complete the jailbreak process, you will have the nekoutil app to enjoy the Zebra, Sileo or Cydia package managers. 

09. Checkra1n Mirror

Checkra1n mirror app allows you to jailbreak iOS 26 & iOS 26.0.1 . Checkra1n mirror is the one of alternatives for Checkra1n semi-tethered jailbreak. It is based on the checkra1n mirror code, you can create the code through  Code Gen app. After the jailbreak process, you will be able to install Cydia and enjoy the jailbreak apps and tweaks.

10. Leakbreak

Leakbreak is Apple’s upcoming iOS development spot that you can download before public release. It is very similar to jailbreak. You can enjoy the already leaked apps such as Safari 3DX, AppleGPT and Apple AI Search. Now you can install these apps on iOS 26 & iOS 26.0.1 too.

11. Cowabunga Online 

Cowabunga online is a customization tool that works on iOS 18+ versions including iOS 26 & iOS 26.0.1. You can modify the icons, widgets, and wallpapers using cowabunga online method. You can extract the zip files to install these themes. 

12. Nipzu jailbreak

Nipzu is an online jailbreak solution for iOS 26 & iOS 26.0.1. There is a jailbreak process to run and you require a 15% battery and stable internet connection before proceeding with it. Finally it will offer Cydia lite, Sileo lite, Zebra and Cydia black app manager which have limited functions. 

How to download iOS 26 demo

Step 01 – Tap the below button on your device safari browser. Pangu8 App Store will download as an initial step.

Step 02 – Then open the Pangu8 from your device homescreen, Search for iOS 26 Demo App, Tap to download and install. No Apple ID or password required. Just provide your device passcode if you have set up.

Step 03 – Go ahead with the Installation process and finally you will see the iOS 26 app icon on your device home screen.

Congratulations! Now you can get a different kind of experience with the iOS 26 demo.

iOS 26 Compatible devices

You should know the device compatibility before downloading. iOS 26 supports almost all iPhones currently running iOS 18. Here is the full list. 

• iPhone 16 Series – 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 16E
• iPhone 15 Series – 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14 Series – 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 Series – 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12 Series – 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11 Series – 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd Generation)

Note – The iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max are losing eligibility for iOS 26 updates. Also, upcoming iPhone 17 series is expected to launch with iOS 26 pre-installed, continuing Apple’s tradition of debuting new iPhones alongside the latest iOS release

iPadOS 26 compatible devices – iPad Pro (2018 and newer), iPad Air (3rd generation and newer), iPad (8th generation and newer), iPad mini (5th generation and newer)

Note – Certain older devices are losing support. The iPad 7th generation (2019) and earlier iPad Pro models using the A10 Fusion chip will likely no longer receive updates.