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Apple TV 3 (2013)

Apple TV 3 (2013) (AppleTV3,2)

6 jailbreaks available

Semi-Untethered ×2 Tethered ×2 Untethered ×2
Jailbreaks 6 tools available
iOS Coverage 32 unique versions
Version Range 5.0.1 – 8.4.4 oldest – newest covered
Platforms Apple TV, macOS, Windows, Linux where tools run
Most Common Type Semi-Untethered 2/6 entries
Disclaimer: Jailbreaking voids your device warranty, may reduce security, and can cause instability. Always back up your device first. This site does not host jailbreak tools - links open the original developers' pages.

What is Jailbreaking?

Jailbreaking is the process of removing software restrictions imposed by Apple on iOS, iPadOS, and other Apple operating systems. By exploiting security vulnerabilities, jailbreaking grants root access to the device's file system and allows software not authorized by Apple to be installed and run.

For AppleTV3,2, 6 jailbreak tools have been publicly released, covering iOS 5.0.1 – 8.4.4. Tools are available for Apple TV, macOS, Windows, Linux.

A tethered jailbreak requires a computer to boot the device every time it restarts. A semi-tethered allows the device to boot normally but without jailbreak active until re-applied. A semi-untethered lets you re-apply the jailbreak from an app on the device itself. A fully untethered jailbreak persists across reboots with no action needed - the most convenient type.

Pros

  • Install apps and tweaks unavailable on the App Store
  • Customise the UI appearance beyond Apple's defaults
  • Remove pre-installed apps and bloatware
  • Enable advanced features like SSH, theming, and sideloading
  • Repair or recover data using file system access
  • Run automation and scripting tools not allowed by Apple

Cons

  • Voids Apple's warranty and may void carrier support
  • Expands attack surface - malicious tweaks can steal data
  • Can cause system instability, crashes, or battery drain
  • OTA system updates are blocked or may break the jailbreak
  • Apple Pay and some banking apps may stop working
  • Risk of a bootloop requiring a full restore if something goes wrong

Available Jailbreaks

6 tools

Blackb0x

Semi-Untethered

Apple TV

Supported iOS versions

8.4.4 8.4.3 8.4.2 8.4.1 8.3 8.2 8.1.3 8.1.1 8.1 8.0 7.1.21 7.1.11 7.11 7.0.61 7.0.41 7.0.31 7.0.21 7.0.11 6.1.41

EtasonATV

Semi-Untethered

Apple TV

Supported iOS versions

8.4.3

Seas0nPass

Tethered

macOS, Windows

Supported iOS versions

7.1.21 6.1.4 6.1.31 6.1 6.0.1 6.0 5.1.1 5.11 5.0.1 5.01

p0sixspwn

Untethered

macOS, Windows

Supported iOS versions

6.1.4 6.1.3

redsn0w

Tethered

macOS, Windows

Supported iOS versions

6.1.41 6.1.31 6.11 6.0.11 6.01

evasi0n

Untethered

Linux, macOS, Windows

Supported iOS versions

6.1 6.0.1 6.0
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