As of mid-2026, the landscape for jailbreaking iOS 9.3.5 has never been brighter. The community has successfully achieved what was once thought impossible for these final versions of iOS 9. With the release of EverPwnage v2.0, users can now enjoy a stable, untethered jailbreak on their classic 32-bit devices, unlocking the full potential of their hardware.
Launch Sideloadly. Drag and drop the Phoenix IPA file into the designated firmware slot.
For nearly a decade, was the only game in town for iOS 9.3.5. Developed by security researchers Siguza and tihmstar (with contributions from Luca Todesco, Max Bazaliy, and jk9357), Phoenix was released in August 2017—almost a full year after iOS 9.3.5 first appeared. It exploited the fact that Apple never fully patched the vulnerabilities used by the earlier “Home Depot” jailbreak.
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Before diving into the methods, it is crucial to understand the two primary jailbreak states:
Open the sideloading tool on your desktop.
Note: Every time your device completely powers off, you must reopen the Phoenix app and tap "Kickstart Jailbreak" to re-enable your tweaks. Method 2: Achieving a True Untethered State via Downgrade As of mid-2026, the landscape for jailbreaking iOS 9
If you are running iOS 9.3.5 on a 64-bit device (like the iPhone 5S or newer), Phœnix will not work.
Phoenix was designed as a tool. To use it, you would sideload the Phoenix IPA onto your device, trust the certificate, and then tap “Prepare for Jailbreak” each time you wanted to jailbreak. If you rebooted, you had to re‑open the app and tap “Kickstart Jailbreak” again. While functional, this “re‑sign every 7 days” requirement became an ongoing frustration for anyone who wanted to keep their legacy device permanently tweaked.
Disclaimer: Jailbreaking modifies system files and carries a risk of bootloops. Ensure you have a backup before proceeding. Launch Sideloadly
If you demand a true untethered jailbreak where you never have to re-sign an app or launch an exploit after a reboot, the definitive solution involves downgrading your device to an older, natively untethered firmware version.
Install the package and reboot your device. Your device will now boot directly into a jailbroken state automatically. Method 2: The Kok3shi9 Jailbreak (Alternative Option)
However, Phoenix was never the final answer for those who wanted a true untethered experience.