Reverting a jailbroken iPhone back to a non-jailbroken state is a straightforward process, and there are several methods to achieve this. Hereâs a summary of the most effective approaches:
Methods to Unjailbreak Your iPhone
1. Restore Using iTunes or Finder
- Connect your iPhone: Use a USB cable to connect your device to your computer and launch iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later).
- Select your device: Click on the device icon in iTunes or Finder.
- Restore the device: Click on "Restore iPhone." This process will erase all data on the device and reinstall the original iOS, effectively removing the jailbreak and any associated apps, such as Cydia[2][7].
2. Recovery Mode Restore
- If the standard restore fails, you can use Recovery Mode:
- Enter Recovery Mode: Depending on your iPhone model, press specific button combinations (e.g., for iPhone 8 and later, quickly press Volume Up, then Volume Down, and hold the Side button until you see the recovery screen).
- Restore via iTunes/Finder: Once in Recovery Mode, follow the same steps as above to restore your device[3][5].
3. Use of Third-Party Tools
- Some third-party applications, like Aiseesoft's iOS System Recovery, can also help unjailbreak your device without losing data. These tools typically offer modes that either preserve data or perform a complete reset[1][7].
4. Jailbreak-Specific Tools
- If you used specific jailbreak tools like unc0ver or checkra1n, they may have built-in options to restore the system without connecting to a computer. For example, unc0ver allows you to restore the root filesystem directly from the app, keeping your personal data intact[4][6].
Important Considerations
- Backup Your Data: Before proceeding with any unjailbreaking method, ensure that you back up your data if possible. Restoring will erase everything on your device.- Disable Find My iPhone: It's advisable to turn off Find My iPhone before restoring through iTunes or Finder to avoid complications during the process[7].
- Data Loss Risk: If you do not have a backup and choose to restore your device completely, you may lose all data stored on it.
By following these methods, you can easily revert your jailbroken iPhone back to its original state.
Citations:[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC9AbxpxtCk
[2] https://orbispatches.com/gaming-faq/is-jailbreaking-reversible
[3] https://ios.gadgethacks.com/how-to/unjailbreak-your-iphone-restore-back-factory-settings-0155798/
[4] https://blog.devgenius.io/how-to-safely-un-jailbreak-your-iphone-c6b3ace747b9?gi=a55b109e9359
[5] https://www.fonelab.com/resource/restore-jailbroken-iphone.html
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZMKnCIpvq0
[7] https://www.aiseesoft.com/how-to/unjailbreak-iphone.html
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/jailbreak/comments/7owflo/question_can_i_reboot_into_a_non_jailbroken_state/