: Alternative tools that are also semi-untethered but noted for higher exploit reliability on some devices. How to Achieve an Untethered State

iOS 9.3.6 was released primarily to fix a GPS rollover issue on older 32-bit devices like the iPhone 4S and iPad mini 1. Because these devices are older, the jailbreak community has developed several tools to unlock them:

Once installed, go to (or Profiles & Device Management). Find the certificate, tap on it, and select "Trust" .

As of March 2026, a new, simplified, fully untethered method has been developed for 32-bit devices, frequently discussed in the Legacy Jailbreak community. Step-by-Step Instructions: On your iOS 9.3.5/9.3.6 device, open Safari. Navigate to the Site: Go to carbon.se .

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Highly stable, well-documented, and supports all relevant 32-bit legacy devices.

On 32-bit devices running iOS 9, the kernel is not encrypted in a way that prevents runtime patching (unlike KPP on 64-bit devices). The exploit performs the following actions:

. This update was a necessity, a GPS fix to keep the old devices from losing their way in the modern world. For most, it was the end of the road. For the tinkerers, it was a challenge. The Ghost in the Machine

Secures remote command-line access to your legacy device. Share public link

Reboot your device. Your phone will think it is running iOS 6 and look for an update.

Once jailbroken and Cydia is installed, you can use specialized tools or tweaks to make it permanent.