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iPad 1

iPad 1 (iPad1,1)

6 jailbreaks available

Tethered ×2 Semi-Tethered ×2 Semi-Untethered ×1 Untethered ×1
Jailbreaks 6 tools available
iOS Coverage 22 unique versions
Version Range 3.2 – 5.1.1 oldest – newest covered
Platforms macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS where tools run
Most Common Type Tethered 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 iPad1,1, 6 jailbreak tools have been publicly released, covering iOS 3.2 – 5.1.1. Tools are available for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS.

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

redsn0w

Tethered

macOS, Windows

Supported iOS versions

5.1.1 5.1 5.0.1 5.01 4.3.51 4.3.41 4.3.3 4.3.2 4.3.1 4.31 4.2.1 4.1 3.2.2

Sn0wbreeze

Semi-Tethered

Windows

Supported iOS versions

5.1.1 5.1 5.0.1 5.01 4.3.3 4.3.2 4.3.1 4.3 4.2.1 4.1 3.2.2 3.2.1 3.2

Unthredeh4il

Semi-Untethered

Linux, macOS

Supported iOS versions

5.1.1 5.1 5.0.1 5.0 4.3.5 4.3.4 4.3.3 4.3.2 4.3.1 4.3

Unthredera1n

Semi-Tethered

Linux, macOS

Supported iOS versions

5.1.1 5.1 5.0.1 5.0 4.3.5 4.3.4

Star

Untethered

iOS

Supported iOS versions

4.31 4.2.11 4.11 3.2.22 3.2.1 3.2

limera1n

Tethered

macOS, Windows

Supported iOS versions

4.1 3.2.2
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