: Open Rufus, select your USB drive, and choose the checkn1x ISO file. Click Start to flash it.

checkn1x is a lightweight (approx. 50MB) ISO image based on Alpine Linux that boots directly into the checkra1n interface. What You Need A USB flash drive (at least 256MB). Rufus or BalenaEtcher to flash the image. The latest from GitHub. Step-by-Step Instructions

: Plug your iPhone or iPad into your PC using a USB-A to Lightning cable (USB-C cables often fail to put devices into DFU mode).

While there is no official native for Windows, you can successfully run the jailbreak on a Windows PC by using a bootable Linux environment. The most common and reliable method is using checkn1x . The Reality of checkra1n on Windows

The checkra1n jailbreak is built on the checkm8 exploit, which requires specific control over USB controllers that Windows drivers typically block. Because of this, the checkra1n team has never released a direct Windows version. Any website offering a "checkra1n-for-windows.exe" is likely providing malware or a fake tool. Recommended Method: checkn1x (Bootable USB)

: Follow the on-screen instructions to put your device into DFU mode. The jailbreak will trigger automatically once the device is detected.

: Restart your PC and enter your BIOS/Boot Menu (usually F12, F11, Esc, or Del). Select your USB drive as the boot device.

: Once the device reboots, you can unplug it and restart your PC normally back into Windows. Compatibility Note Devices : iPhone 5s through iPhone X. iOS Versions : Supports iOS 12.0 and up.