| Issue | Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Still getting "iTunes not found" | Windows Store version of iTunes installed | Uninstall Windows Store version; install the standalone .exe from Apple's website. | | Stuck at "Waiting for device" | Driver mismatch | Re-install "Apple Mobile Device Support" from the iTunes installer package. | | Error "requires iTunes 105" on Win XP | OS limitation | Use the 32-bit specific legacy build of p0sixspwn intended for XP. |
If you cannot downgrade your main PC (e.g., a work laptop), use a Virtual Machine.
To fix this in 2021 and beyond, you generally have two paths: Option 1: Use a "Fixed" Version (Easiest) p0sixspwn requires itunes 105 or above 2021
Open your downgraded iTunes version to verify your computer recognizes the device. Close iTunes immediately after confirming.
You must uninstall every piece of Apple software on your PC in a specific order to prevent driver conflicts. Go to and uninstall these components one by one: Apple Software Update Apple Mobile Device Support Apple Application Support (32-bit) Apple Application Support (64-bit) | Issue | Cause | Solution | |
iTunes 11.0.5 will complain that it cannot connect to the iTunes Store. Ignore this. You are not buying music; you are jailbreaking.
Because Windows 7 still uses the legacy driver stack, p0sixspwn will run flawlessly. | If you cannot downgrade your main PC (e
An interesting quirk of p0sixspwn is a known bug that can cause cellular data (3G) to stop working on some devices right after the jailbreak. This is a small, easily fixable issue. Here's how to resolve it:
Even after fixing the iTunes requirement, you might encounter a crash during the jailbreak process, particularly during the "Performing Magic" step.