Electra jailbreak for iOS 11.3.1: all you need to know

Coolstar and the team Electra finally released the long-awaited jailbreak Electra for iOS 11.3.1 - iOS 11.2 . In this article, we will answer all your questions about the new tool.

What is a jailbreak?

Jailbreak is the process of removing the limitations of the iOS system, freeing Apple from bans. Hackers hack the mobile system through vulnerabilities and exploits. This allows you to access "root" to the iOS file system, as well as to the file manager, and install applications not approved by Apple. Users can install jailbreak applications, tweaks and themes to change their device to their taste and add more features to it.

Is jailbreak legal?

Jailbreak is legal. The Library of Congress gave permission to jailbreak smartphones like iPhones, tablets, smart TVs and other devices. Accordingly, users do not violate any laws.

However, the Apple support document for jailbreak says that the company has the right to refuse servicing the device with unofficial software. That is, all users with a jailbreak, regardless of the availability of the warranty, may not receive support from Apple. Fortunately, removing jailbreak from the device is very easy, and the company does not find out that it was once on your device.

What is Electra Jailbreak ?

Electra is a semi-tied jailbreak for the hacker and coolstar developer, as well as the whole Electra team.

Coolstar first released the iTra 11 jailbreak for iOS 11.1.2, and it was the first jailbreak for iOS 11, iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

The latest version of the jailbreak Electra Jailbreak can be installed on iOS 11.3.1 (and iOS 11.4 beta) - iOS 11.2.

What does "semi-tied jailbreak" mean?

A semi-tied jailbreak is similar to an untethered one, but after each reboot the jailbreak stops working. Fortunately, its activation does not require a computer, because it's enough just to reinstall it through the application on the device. In this case, this application is Electra.

What versions of iOS support jailbreak Electra ?

The latest version of the Electra tool supports the following versions of iOS: 
• iOS 11.3.1 
• iOS 11.3 
• iOS 11.2.5 
• iOS 11.2.2 
• iOS 11.2.1 
• iOS 11.2

In addition, now the tool also supports iOS 11.4 beta 1-3 .

If you have iOS 11.1.2 and below, you can use the previous version of the jailbreak Electra. You can read our instructions on how to install jailbreak iOS 11.1.2 - iOS 11.

Can I roll back or upgrade to iOS 11.3.1?

You can update or roll back to iOS 11.3.1 using futurerestore only if you have saved the SHSH2 blobs files of the desired version. You can use our instructions on how to do a rollback through futurerestore .

Which devices does Electra support ?

Jailbreak supports all devices that are compatible with iOS 11.3.1:

• iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5s
• 12.9 inch iPad Pro, 12.9 inch iPad Pro 2 generation, 10.5 inch iPad Pro 1 generation, 9.7 inch iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad 5 generation, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2
• iPod touch 6 generation

Where can I download jailbreak Electra for iOS 11.3.1 - iOS 11.2?

There are two versions of the Electra jailbreak for iOS 11.3.1:

• mptcp: Uses the multipath tcp exploit, requires an Apple developer account, is considered more reliable.
• vfs: Uses exploit vfs exploit, does not require an Apple developer account, but works worse than another version.

You can download jailbreak Electra from the official  website of the developer. Do not download the tool from unofficial sites - it may contain viruses.

You also need to download the Cydia Impactor program, with which the jailbreak file is downloaded to the device.

How to install the jailbreak Electra on iPhone , iPad or iPod touch ?

You can use our step-by-step instructions on how to install the jailbreak Electra for 11.3.1 - iOS 11.2 . Recall that so far the instrument is unstable.

If you have any problems, read this article .

Can I install tweaks and themes?

Yes, jailbreak Electra for iOS 11.3.1 includes the application Cydia, with which it is easy and convenient to install Tweaks.

What tweaks are compatible with iOS 11.3.1?

So far, not all developers have updated their tweaks for iOS 11.3.1, and installing an unsupported tweak on the device can lead to problems. Therefore, carefully review the list that we have made for you, and be careful. Also read about the best sources and repositories of Cydia .

Do I need to do something after installing jailbreak iOS 11.3.1 - iOS 11.2?

It is necessary to change the default password "root" on the device, since the tool installs an SSH server so that no one can access your device.

Why provide your Apple ID ?

The Electra jailbreak is downloaded via the Cydia Impactor program, which requires the installation of your Apple developer account. By providing an Apple ID, you create a certificate and install it on your device to open the application.

We do not recommend using your basic Apple ID, it's better to create a new one specifically for jailbreak installation.

Does the Electra jailbreak expire ?

If you install the Electra application without a developer account, it will only work for 7 days, and then it will need to be reinstalled via Cydia Impactor.

Will the tweaks disappear after the expiration of the period?

The Cydia app and installed tweaks will remain on your device even after the certificate expires. Jailbreak will also continue to work. It will stop working only the application itself, which you need to reinstall the jailbreak after reboot.

What will happen after the expiration of the period?

After the expiration of all installed tweaks, the application Cydia and jailbreak will remain on the device. Only the application will stop working. To update the certificate, you will have to reload the application to the device via Cydia Impactor.

How to fix Cydia Impactor's "provision.cpp" error ?

An error can occur for several reasons, but you can read about how to fix it .

Can I install OpenSSH?

No, jailbreak already contains SSH daemon (dropbear). Installing OpenSSH can cause problems.

How to remove jailbreak Electra ?

The method depends on the reason you want to remove the jailbreak. 
• You can restore your iPhone or iPad via iTunes, but in this way you will be restored to the latest available firmware version - iOS 11.4.1, which can not be jailbroken installed. 
• You can use unjailbreak.sh to remove jailbreak and tweaks without updating iOS.