Visit the official Rufus website and download the portable version.
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: Insert a 4GB+ USB drive, open Rufus, select the ISO, and click Start .
Access your computer’s BIOS/Boot Menu (usually F12, F2, F8, or Del). Select your USB drive to boot from it.
: Some Windows systems have secure boot or other UEFI settings that prevent booting from USB. Enter your BIOS/UEFI settings and disable Secure Boot temporarily. Also ensure USB boot is enabled and prioritized above your internal drive.
Download Rufus , which is used to flash the ISO to a USB drive. Open Rufus, select your USB drive (minimum 1GB). Select the downloaded Checkn1x ISO file. Click "Start" to create the bootable drive. Boot from USB: Keep the USB plugged in and restart your PC.
Checkn1x is a light, open-source Linux distribution (around 50MB) built specifically to run Checkra1n.
For Windows users, "portable" or "USB" methods typically involve booting into a lightweight Linux environment specifically designed for jailbreaking. Official Download Alternatives for Windows
Checkra1n supports devices with the chipsets, including: iPhones : iPhone 5s through iPhone X. iOS versions : Generally supports iOS 12.0 up to iOS 14.8.1.
If you’re looking to jailbreak your iPhone or iPad using but don’t have a Mac, don’t worry. While the official team (axi0mX) never released a native Windows app, you can still run the tool portably from a USB drive using community-made bootable Linux environments.