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How to Jailbreak iOS 12 – iOS 12.1.2 Using 3uTools?

03/29/2019

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The latest 3uTools was out with iOS 12 – iOS 12.1.2 jailbreak support. Confused as to how you can jailbreak your iPhone or iPad though? Follow this guide then.


Compatible Devices

iPhone 5S / iPhone 6/ iPhone 6 Plus/ iPhone 6s/ iPhone 6s Plus/ iPhone SE/ iPhone 7/ iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 8/ iPhone 8 Plus/ iPhone X/ iPhone Xs / iPhone Xs Max / iPhone XR 

iPad Air/ iPad Air 2 9.7-inch/ iPad Pro 12.9-inch/ iPad Pro 10.5-inch/ iPad Pro 12.9-inch

iPad Pro (2th)/ iPad mini 2/ iPad mini 3/ iPad mini 4/ iPad 2018/ iPad 2017/ iPod touch 6 


Pre-Requisites

  • Make sure that no iOS 12 OTA file is downloaded on your iPhone or iPad. Delete it from Settings -> Storage and then proceed to reboot your device.

  • While Cydia and Substrate compatibility is there, some repos might not work due to an iOS 12 bug.

  • To prevent future iOS 12 OTA updates from being downloaded on your device, you can install the tvOS 12 profile on it.

  • Make sure to create a backup of all important data in 3uTools.


Warning: This jailbreak is still in beta version, you can only use it at your own risk.


Step 1: Connect with 3uTools, click jailbreak iOS 12 from Flash&JB section.


How to Jailbreak iOS 12 – iOS 12.1.2 Using 3uTools?


Step 2: Trust Certificate

Head over to Settings-> General -> Device Management. Tap the developer name and trust the certificate. Without this, you won’t be able to launch the unc0ver jailbreak app on your iPhone.


How to Jailbreak iOS 12 – iOS 12.1.2 Using 3uTools?


Step 3: Open Unc0ver, tap the Jailbreak button and wait for the app to do its job. Your iPhone or iPad will respring during the process after which you should see the Cydia icon on your home screen.


If the app gets stuck at the “Extracting Cydia…” step, you will need to reboot your iPhone/iPad and then try to jailbreak it again.


How to Jailbreak iOS 12 – iOS 12.1.2 Using 3uTools?How to Jailbreak iOS 12 – iOS 12.1.2 Using 3uTools?


After successfully jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad on iOS 12 – iOS 12.1.2 with unc0ver jailbreak, check out an exhaustive list of iOS 12 – iOS 12.1.2 compatible jailbreak tweaks to customize your iPhone.


You won't miss these 25 tweaks on you jailboken iPhone.

Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Linux
3uTools
Win 64-bit For this device
V9.01 2025-12-27
Download
Win 32-bit For this device
V9.01 2025-12-27
Download
3uTools
Intel Chip How to Identify Chip Type
V9.01 2025-12-31
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Apple Silicon
V9.01 2025-12-31
Download
How to Identify Chip Type
1.  Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select About This Mac.
2.  Check the Processor or Chip field to determine if it is "Intel" or "Apple".
Please use the 3uTools PC client to install the iOS client:
1、 Install either the Windows or Mac version of 3uTools on your computer
2、 Open the PC client and connect your device to the computer via USB cable
3、 After the connection is successful, wait for the computer to automatically install the mobile app for the device, or locate “Install Mobile App” on the computer and manually click to install.
3uTools
deb file
V3.01 2025-11-20
Download
rpm file
V3.01 2025-11-20
Download
Windows
Windows
iOS
iOS
Android
Android
TV
TV
3uAirPlayer
Win 64-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
Win 32-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
iOS Device Mirroring (No App Required)
1、 Install 3uAirPlayer on the Windows PC
2、 Open Control Center and select Screen Mirroring
3、 From the list, choose your PC to start mirroring
4、 Or connect your iOS device to the PC via USB to begin mirroring
Scan to get "3uAirPlayer" App
3uAirPlayer TV V1.0.18
2025-11-28
TV System Requirements: Android 7.0 or later
Download the TV installation package, copy it to a USB drive, insert it into your TV or set-top box, then select the file from the home screen to install.