– only on devices you own, and always backup first. While modern iOS versions have moved on, Pangu v1.0 is a perfect example of security research enabling user freedom. This guide is for educational and archival purposes. Jailbreaking may void your warranty and carries inherent risks. Proceed at your own discretion.
Manually run Pangu Loader and tap “Install Cydia.” If still missing, re-run Pangu.exe (it will detect an existing jailbreak and offer to reinstall Cydia). – only on devices you own, and always backup first
No. This is the Windows version. For Mac, use the Pangu for Mac tool (v1.0 also available). Jailbreaking may void your warranty and carries inherent
For vintage iOS devices, yes. But modern security software may flag it. Use in a VM or dedicated old PC for safety. Introduction Released in June 2014
Introduction Released in June 2014, Pangu v1.0 (also known as PanGu) was a breakthrough jailbreak utility for iOS 7.1 and 7.1.1. Developed by the Chinese team DM557 (later evolving into the Pangu Team), it marked the first public untethered jailbreak for Apple’s then-latest iOS versions. Before Pangu, users on iOS 7.1 had no jailbreak option—this tool changed the landscape overnight.