iPod Jailbreak [All latest methods]

iPod Jailbreak

iPod Jailbreak is the process of removing Apple iPod Touch restrictions imposed by Apple to install 3rd party apps on the iPod. Most of the iPod Touch jailbreak processes are the same as the iPhone jailbreak & iPad jailbreak. 

There are plenty of jailbreak methods available for iPod jailbreak and those methods may vary according to iOS versions and device models. 

Online iPod Jailbreak (No PC)

There are few No PC jailbreak / Jailbreak alternatives available for the iPod Touch running the latest iOS versions. With this method, you can complete the Jailbreak process or Jailbreak alternative method without a PC. This is the easiest method. 

It has several Jailbreak tools or solutions for iOS 14 – iOS 14.8.1, iOS 15 – iOS 15.8.3 running iPod. You can install these Jailbreak IPA’ s online instead of IPA sideloading methods. Also, iPod online Jailbreak alternative methods available. You can install Cydia and Jailbreak apps using these methods.

There are no iOS 16 – iOS 16.7.10, iOS 17 – iOS 17.7.2 & iOS 18 – iOS 18.2 beta supported iPod models. Apple discontinued the iPod product line on May 10, 2022. You can find more details from iOS 17.6/iOS 17.6.1 Jailbreak, iOS 17.7/iOS 17.7.2 Jailbreak, iOS 18 Jailbreak, iOS 18.1 Jailbreak and iOS 18.2 Jailbreak (beta) pages. 

1. Zeon

Zeon is a jailbreak repo extractor. It is specially designed for iOS 14. Later upgraded for iOS 15 & higher versions running iPod touches too. This is one of the best online jailbreak methods for iOS 14 – iOS 14.8.1, iOS 15 – iOS 15.8.3. You can install Jailbreak apps, Cydia, Sileo using Zeon.

Download Zeon from the iOS 15.8-iOS 15.8.3 Jailbreak, iOS 15.7 – iOS 15.7.9 Jailbreak or iOS 15.6 / iOS 15.6.1 Jailbreak pages.

2. Unc0ver Jailbreak

It has Unc0ver semi-untethered Jailbreak for iOS 14 – iOS 14.3 iPod. Unc0ver also updated for iOS 14.4 – iOS 14.5.1 only for A12-A14 devices, then iOS 14.6 – iOS 14.8 A12/A13 devices. In addition, Unc0ver supports older versions of iOS 11 – iOS 13.7 running iPod too.

Its Online jailbreak method available on zJailbreak and Xabsi app store. Also, you can get these Jailbreak IPA’s through Jailbreak alternatives such as Jailbreak repo extractors. However, currently this online Unc0ver IPA is not working. 

Go to the Unc0ver Jailbreak page for download and more details. 

3. Odyssey Jailbreak

Odyssey is a semi-untethered Jailbreak for iPods. It is compatible with all iOS 13 – iOS 13.7 running all latest iPods. Odyssey’s default app manager is Sileo. You can change the default app manager as you wish. 

Download and get more details from the Odyssey Jailbreak page. 

4. Hexxa Plus

Hexxa Plus is a Jailbreak Repo extractor. Hexxa Plus was specially released for iOS 13 and now compatible with higher versions to install Jailbreak apps. As well, install Cydia and tweak using the repo extraction method.

Get Hexxa Plus download links and details from iOS 13.7 Jailbreak page. 

5. Hexxa

Hexxa is a Jailbreak repo extractor which is released targeting iOS 12.2 jailbreak. Lately, it is upgraded for all iOS 12 versions up to iOS 12.5.7 running iPods. It allows you to install jailbreak apps / tweaks / themes on iOS 12 – iOS 12.5.7 iPods online. 

Download Hexxa from iOS 12 – iOS 12.3.2 jailbreak or iOS 12.4 – iOS 12.5.7 Jailbreak page.

6. Bregxi

Bregxi also jailbreak repo extractor. This will let you install Jailbreak apps on your iOS 13 onwards.

Get Bregxi download links and more details from iOS 13 – iOS 13.6.1 Jailbreak page. 

7. Ziyu 

Ziyu is jailbreaking another repo extractor. This is the best solution to install Jailbreak apps up to iOS 13.3.

Ziyu exclusively available on zJailbreak, Xabsi or iExtras.

Click here for download & more details. 

8. Anzhuang 

Anzhuang is the best Online jailbreak alternative solution for iPod Touch. It uses Dev Code Extraction Method to install jailbreak apps including Cydia. However some Anzhuang functions have limitations. 

You cannot install it from the App store or anywhere else. Just use zJailbreak or Xabsi or iExtras third party app stores for Anzhuang. 

Anzhuang is the best jailbreak  app installation method up to iOS 12.1.4 running iPod touches.

Click here to get the Anzhuang installation link and the guide. 

9. Velonzy (Online) Method

Velonzy uses the UDID registration method to install third party apps for iPod Touches. It is compatible with all the latest iOS versions up to iOS 11.4.1. Velonzy has an Online method as well as a Computer required method. However, the Velonzy Online method is the way to install Cydia.You cannot install Cydia from a PC based method. Now Velonzy has been discontinued by the developer.

Normally, Velonzy is a donateware. Users must donate them to install it. Pangu8 offers a free Velonzy installation through the Pangu8 website. This is a best jailbreak alternative solution for all latest iOS versions.  

Click here to get Velonzy Online installation for free. 


PC Required iPod Jailbreak

Most jailbreak tools ask for PC support. Also it is available on some PC-required third party app installers. All these methods allow you to install jailbreak features to your iPod touches.

Following Jailbreak tools / jailbreak alternatives can be used to jailbreak iPod touches according to the iOS version.

  • Palera1n Jailbreak – iOS 15.8.3, iOS 15.8.2, iOS 15.8.1, iOS 15.8, iOS 15.7.9, iOS 15.7.8, iOS 15.7.7, iOS 15.7.6, iOS 15.7.5, iOS 15.7.4, iOS 15.7.3, iOS 15.7.2, iOS 15.7.1, iOS 15.7, iOS 15.6.1, iOS 15.6, iOS 15.5, iOS 15.4.1, iOS 15.4, iOS 15.3.1, iOS 15.3, iOS 15.2.1, iOS 15.2, iOS 15.1.1, iOS 15.1, iOS 15.0.2, iOS 15.0.1, iOS 15 for A9-A11 iPods.
  • Checkra1n Jailbreak iOS 12 – iOS 13.7 / iOS 14 / iOS 14.0.1 / iOS 14.1 / iOS 14.2 / iOS 14.3 / iOS 14.4 / iOS 14.4.1 / iOS 14.4.2 / iOS 14.5 / iOS 14.5.1 / iOS 14.6 / iOS 14.7 / iOS 14.7.1 / iOS 14.8 / iOS 14.8.1 for  A5-A11 devices.
  • Odyssey Jailbreak – iOS 13 – iOS 13.7 on A9- A13 devices
  • Unc0ver Jailbreak – iOS 11 – iOS 14.3 on all device models, iOS 14.4 – iOS 14.5.1 on A12-A14 devices & iOS 14.6 – iOS 14.8 on A12/A13 devices
  • RoolessJB  – iOS 12 to iOS 12.4.8 versions on A5-A11 devices
  • DoubleH3Lix Jailbreak – iOS 10 to iOS 10.3.3 versions (64-bit only)
  • H3Lix Jailbreak – iOS 10 to iOS 10.3.3 versions (32-bit only)
  • Pangu8 Jailbreak App Installer – iOS 10.3.3 (64-bit/32-bit)
  • Saigon Jailbreak – iOS 10.2.1 version (64-bit only)
  • JailbreakMe – iOS 9.1 to iOS 9.3.4 versions (32-bit only)
  • Pangu JB – iOS 9.2 to iOS 9.3.3 versions (64-bit only)

Apple Store Jailbreak

Apple store jailbreak is another online jailbreaking method for the iPod devices. iOS 9.2 – iOS 9.3.3 users had a chance to jailbreak their iPod by using Apple store PG Client application. PG Client was the clone of the PP jailbreak tool and supported jailbreak without using a PC. This method is now not working because Apple identified it and removed the PG Client app from the Apple Store.

Cydia install guide for iPod Touch

Jailbreak is the only solution for iPod Touch Cydia install. Except for jailbreak no other solution for it or even iPod Touch users cannot download Cydia for iPod via Saurik official Cydia site.

Click the Cydia install page to get the iPod touch installation guide according to your device version.

According to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), USA iPod Touch jailbreak is legal.  However, following iPod jailbreak things are still illegal.

  • Sim unlock using jailbreaking
  • Cannot use spy apps
  • Paid app download
  • Stolen iPod iCloud bypass using jailbreak
  • Change Apple trade mark

Difference between Jailbroken and non-Jailbroken iPod

iOS devices have the best smartphone camera. However, Apple offers some basic camera functions to default users. However, iPod Touch users can increase camera features after jailbroken.

There are two types of games available. (free and paid). In paid games, you have to pay coins to unlock further levels. However, jailbroken iPod Touch users can unlock game levels without paying.

Jailbroken iPod Touch users can download applications from both the official App Store and Cydia app store.

Instructions before iPod Touch Jailbreak

  • Choose a compatible jailbreak tool according to device model and iOS version.
  • Select iTunes firmware upgrade method instead of OTA, because of some particular jailbreak tools not compatible with OTA.
  • Computers should run on minimum OS – XP for Windows – OS x 10.7 for Mac.
  • Data should be backup before starting jailbreak. There are two types of methods available for data backup. Please use iTunes backup method instead of iCloud backup. iTunes backup is much easier than iCloud and there are unlimited data spaces that are unavailable on iTunes backup.
  • Disable Touch ID and regular password before jailbreak. You can re-enable these setting changes after complete jailbreak.
  • Disable Find My iPhone. You should re-enable Find My iPhone after jailbreak.
  • Enable AirPlane mode and disable it after jailbreak.

Install latest iPod Touch features through iPod Touch jailbreak

Apple introduced so many new features with the latest iOS releases and devices. However, jailbroken iPod Touch users have the ability to install Apple all latest new features without firmware upgrade or hardware upgrade through jailbreak tweaks support.

Even iPod Touch does not support Auto Brightness, voice calls, text messages, cellular data. However, jailbroken users can convert an iPod Touch device as a normal iPhone device. Following jailbreak features install the latest  iPod Touch features to your old device.

  • Search in Settings – SearchSettings
  • Quick Reply for Message- Auki
  • Notification Center Widgets – NCWeather /Social Sharing Widget
  • Third Party Keyboards – Hipjot / TouchPal
  • Touch ID – iTouchSecure / UnlockID / BioLaunch
  • Emoji icons – Emoji83
  • 3D Touch – Notifications / Forcy /appendix
  • QuickType – PredictiveKeyboard
  • Night Shift – F.lux
  • Live photo – PhotosLive / EnableLivePhotos