iOS 8.4: Install TaiG Jailbreak - a guide
If you want to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you can install the TaiG Jailbreak for iOS 8.4. We'll show you how to use a jailbreak on your iOS device.
Information about the TaiG Jailbreak for iOS 8.4
- The software for the TaiG Jailbreak is currently only available for Windows. A version for Mac OS X is currently not planned.
- As an alternative to the TaiG jailbreak, the Pangu jailbreak can be used. However, the Pangu Jailbreak is not yet compatible with the latest version iOS 8.4. In this practical tip, we show you how to install the Pangu Jailbreak.
- The TaiG Jailbreak supports the following devices: iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad, iPad Air / 2, iPad mini / 2/3 and iPod touch 5.
Prepare iPhone, iPad and iPod for the TaiG jailbreak
- Update: If iOS 8.4 is not yet installed on your iOS device, do so now. The jailbreak can only be installed on iOS 8.4.
- Code: In order for the installation of the jailbreak to work, you must also switch off the code lock if it is activated.
- Search: Since the firmware is reset when jailbreaking, you must also turn off Apple's second security function. Uncheck "Find my iPhone".
- Backup: All data on your iOS device will be lost during installation. If necessary, perform a backup with iTunes or iCloud beforehand.
Install TaiG Jailbreak for iOS 8.4
Note: The software may not work with the current iTunes version. If you cannot follow the instructions as described, you will first need to downgrade from iTunes.
- Download the TaiG Jailbreak and open the ZIP file.
- Drag the EXE file it contains onto the desktop and click on it with the right mouse button.
- In the context menu at the top, select the option "Start as administrator" and confirm the process.
- If you connect your iOS device to your computer with a USB cable, the software will automatically recognize it.
- After a short loading time, you will be shown two options. Leave "Cydia" activated, but deactivate the "3K Assistant". A second Chinese store will be installed here.
- Activate flight mode on your iOS device and click on the "Start" button below. Now the jailbreak is installed.
- The process is complete after a few minutes. Your iOS device restarts, the jailbreak is ready for use.
- Take your iOS device at hand and deactivate the flight mode. Start the Cydia app and do not use the device. Cydia now also takes a few seconds to minutes to set up. The device will restart again.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to remove the jailbreak.