A new mac tool called n1ghtshade is a boot chain jailbreak & downgrade utility for A6 and A6X devices. Features Allow downgrades and custom firmware to be loaded. Jailbreaks. Hacktivates.
How to downgrade Iphone 5 to iOS 6 without SHSH, n1ghtshade tool downgrades the first world supported for iphone 5, the tool can be downgrade with any iOS 6 without SHSH, n1ghtshade support only macOS.
- Currently cannot jailbreak iOS 8 and up
- Mac only; Works on macOS Sierra and up
If you want to jailbreak your iphone you need downgrade first to a lower version, for example, iOS7.2.1 and then use the tool to jailbreak.
Download ipsw firmware ( iphone / ipad )
The Apple A6 chip is only used in iPhones, and not in iPads or any generation of iPod touch, iPad minis, or Apple TVs.
A6 devices
iPhone 5 iPhone 5C.
A6X devices
iPad (4th generation)
