Mac users, rejoice! Finally the wait is over for you. Pangu team has just released the iOS 7.1.1 untethered jailbreak for OS X. Just like the Windows version that was made available a week earlier, Mac version also brings the ability to jailbreak any device running iOS 7.1 or 7.1.1. You can download the latest Pangu tool from the source link at the bottom. The steps required to jailbreak your device using this Mac tool are similar to Windows version and you can follow our comprehensive guide here to jailbreak your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS 7.1 or 7.1.1.
Pangu 9 Jailbreak Tool Download
Few months ago, they released Pangu jailbreak for iOS 9.0 – 9.0.2 tool and Apple patched Pangu in iOS 9.1. The new versions, Pangu for iOS 9.1 is untethered jailbreak. But it only can be used with new 64-bit devices like iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, iPad Mini 2 and later. It is worth noting that Pangu was the first official team that has released a tool that allows users to jailbreak the latest iOS 8 and 8.1 devices untethered, meaning that users could download the method directly for use. Pangu team released an untethered jailbreak for iOS 9 – iOS 9.0.2, but the jailbreak tool is Windows only.Pangu team haven’t said when they will be releasing the Mac version of their jailbreak tool. If you can’t wait, and don’t have access to a Windows machine, then we’ve got you covered. As you all know Pangu jailbreak tool can be used to jailbreak many iOS versions such as iOS 10, iOS 10.1, iOS 10.2 and some of its minor versions. But Now release jailbreak tool released for iOS 10.3.2 untethered jailbreak. Most of jailbreak method cannot complete the jailbreak process without using Windows PC or Mac computer. Browser-based/online Jailbreak is available for some iOS versions. Comexs’ JailbreakMe 3.0 was the most popular online jailbreak solution which is released to jailbreak iOS 4.3.4.
Perhaps the most important change in this release for both Mac and Windows versions is that the 25pp pirate store has been removed. Previously the tool gave an option to users if they wanted to install the pirated store or not but now that option is gone and so is the illegal store. Besides this, Pangu jailbreak is completely safe and has been verified by infamous iOS hackers like @MuscleNerd and @iH8sn0w.
Besides Mac version, Windows version has also been updated to fix bugs. According to change log the updated version also fixes the boot loop bug that was being faced by some users after jailbreaking with initial version of Pangu.
Similar to Windows version Pangu for Mac also supports iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad mini, iPad mini retina and iPod touch 5th generation.
If you’re planning to jailbreak your device do check our list of the tweaks that are working with iOS 7.1.1.
Pangu team released an untethered jailbreak for iOS 9 – iOS 9.0.2, but the jailbreak tool is Windows only. Pangu team haven’t said when they will be releasing the Mac version of their jailbreak tool.
If you can’t wait, and don’t have access to a Windows machine, then we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 9 – iOS 9.0.2 using Pangu Jailbreak on Mac OS X using a virtual machine.
How to run Windows on your Mac using Parallels
We’ll be using Parallels, a virtualization software, to boot Windows in a virtual machine.
- Download and install Parallels Desktop for Mac from this link. While the software is paid, you get a free 14-day trial.
- Download Windows 8.1 Enterprise evaluation 90 day trial for free from this link. You’ll be downloading an ISO file, which might take some time, depending on your connection.
- Open Parallels, select File > New from the menu, and click on “Install Windows from DVD or Image File”.
- Parallels will take you through the install process.
How to run Windows on your Mac using VirtualBox
You can also use VirtualBox to run Windows on your Mac. You can check our guide for step-by-step instructions.
How to Jailbreak iOS 9 – iOS 9.0.2 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
- After iTunes is installed, follow our step-by-step guide on how to jailbreak iOS 9 – 9.0.2 using Pangu Jailbreak for Windows to complete the jailbreak process.
- Alternatively, follow the instructions in the video below:
Troubleshooting tips
If you’re not able to successfully jailbreak your device using Pangu Jailbreak, then check our post on how to fix some of the commonly reported problems like “Error at 45%” etc.
After the jailbreaking process is complete, do not forget to checkout our article on tips to keep your jailbroken device secure.
Once you’ve jailbroken your device, be sure to visit our jailbreak apps and tweaks category page, where we’ll be tracking tweaks that have been updated for iOS 9.
Let us know how it goes.