, it can only be deployed via a USB connection from a computer. Semi-Tethered : Unlike "semi-untethered" jailbreaks (like ) that use an IPA to re-jailbreak, Checkra1n is semi-tethered

bootrom vulnerability, which exists in the hardware of A5–A11 devices (iPhone 5s through iPhone X). Computer Required

jailbreak based on the "checkm8" bootrom exploit, which requires a computer (macOS or Linux) to execute every time your device reboots.

If you are looking for a jailbreak that does use an IPA file for newer versions or different hardware, you might be looking for: