#Jailbreak Types

All jailbreaks are different in some way, one of the main differentiations between jailbreaks is their “jailbreak type” which change their overall main behavior when trying to re-jailbreak or jailbreak initially.

Palera1n is a semi-tethered jailbreak, and has been ever since version 2.0.0 beta. Version 1.x allowed tethered jailbreaking without needing any additional storage but it was often problematic due to the side effects of being tethered.

#Tethered

Tethered describes the process of always requiring some sort of external computer to be able to boot the device. This requires user input.

When its tethered, when trying to boot it will either be stuck Recovery mode or DFU mode. Requiring you to do the previous commands you did originally to boot.

#Semi-tethered

Semi-tethered describes the process of requiring a jailbreak to boot jailbroken, while allowing the device to boot on its own without any external devices. This requires user input.

#Untethered

Untethered describes the process of your device automatically booting jailbroken on its own when booting. This requires no user input.

When using an untethered jailbreak, theres risks where a tweak you’ve installed can prevent you from booting. These type of jailbreaks usually have a safety feature to boot without tweaks so you’re able to use your device again.

#Semi-untethered

Semi-untethered is similar to semi-tethered, but you’re not required to use a computer to jailbreak, rather, you’re able to jailbreak with an application on your device. This requires user input.

Theres some cases where you’ll have the ability to permanently sideload the app on your device without needing a jailbreak, though this does not mean that the jailbreak is untethered,

All these terms also apply to when restoring a device.

Normally restores are untethered, but effects like semi-tethered can also be applied when you're bypassing signature checks when trying to boot an older version of *OS. (Semi-untethered downgrading is not possible.)