This was the holy grail. It was the key to an untethered jailbreak for 32-bit devices (the iPhone 5, 5c, 4s, and iPad 4) running iOS 9.1 through 9.3.4.
Because iOS 9 runs poorly on older hardware like the iPhone 4s and iPad 2, the community discovered that Apple still digitally signs OTA (Over-The-Air) downgrades to iOS 8.4.1 for these specific devices. Jailbreak iOS 9.3.5 using . Install Filza File Manager from Cydia.
** Introduction **
For a long time, iOS 9.3.5 was limited to jailbreaks, requiring you to re-run an app every time your device rebooted. However, as of March 2026 , a full untethered jailbreak is now available for these legacy devices using a combination of the Phoenix tool and the iocaste untether. Core Components ios 9.3.5 untethered jailbreak
Disclaimer: Jailbreaking is done at your own risk. While generally safe on these older, mature firmwares, improper handling can lead to the need to restore your device.
Open the sideloading tool on your desktop.
It is a semi-untethered jailbreak.
Turn your old iPad or iPhone into a dedicated emulation console using RetroArch.
An iOS 9.3.5 jailbreak is a for anyone wanting to keep an old 32-bit device functional. While it is rarely a "true" untethered experience, the semi-untethered tools available are stable and provide the only way to bypass the modern App Store's version blocks. If you'd like to proceed, I can help you: Identify if your specific device is 32-bit or 64-bit .
However, users can achieve a "fully untethered" experience by first installing a semi-untethered jailbreak and then applying specific post-installation tweaks: How to Achieve an Untethered Setup Install Phoenix : Use a tool like Sideloadly This was the holy grail
If you absolutely need an untethered experience on that version:
If prompted to trust a profile, go to Settings > General > Device Management , select the profile, and trust it.