About roothide Bootstrap

Understanding the technology behind iOS customization

What is roothide?

roothide is a revolutionary framework for iOS that enables system-level modifications without traditional root access. Unlike conventional jailbreaks that modify system files directly, roothide uses advanced techniques to provide a jailbreak-like experience while maintaining system integrity.

roothide Bootstrap is the complete implementation of this framework, providing users with a full-featured bootstrap environment for iOS devices running iOS 15.0 through 17.0. It combines the Procursus bootstrap with package managers like Sileo and Zebra, plus per-app tweak injection. For a detailed comparison with traditional jailbreaks, see roothide vs jailbreak.

Project status: The project is actively maintained. 2.0 public beta7 adds injection for more system apps and daemons, automatic re-injection after iOS updates, improved tweak compatibility, and fixes for VPN, Sileo on iOS 15, cellular settings, and TaskPortHaxx on early iOS 16. See changelog and download.

How Does It Work?

roothide Bootstrap operates differently from traditional jailbreaks:

  • No Direct System Modification: Instead of modifying system files directly, roothide uses advanced injection techniques
  • Application-Level Injection: Tweaks are injected into specific applications rather than system-wide
  • TrollStore Integration: Uses TrollStore for installation, providing a more stable foundation
  • Developer Mode Support: Leverages iOS developer mode for enhanced functionality

Supported Devices & iOS Versions

Supported Processors

  • A8: iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4
  • A8X: iPad Air 2
  • A9: iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad (5th generation)
  • A9X: iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 1st generation), iPad Pro (9.7-inch)
  • A10: iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPad (6th generation), iPad (7th generation)
  • A10X: iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 2nd generation), iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
  • A11: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X
  • A12: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad mini (5th generation)
  • A12X: iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch, 1st generation)
  • A12Z: iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 4th generation), iPad Pro (11-inch, 2nd generation)
  • A13: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • A14: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Air (4th generation)
  • A15: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPad mini (6th generation)
  • A16: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • A17 Pro: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • M1: iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 5th generation), iPad Pro (11-inch, 3rd generation), Mac with M1 chip
  • M2: iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 6th generation), iPad Pro (11-inch, 4th generation), Mac with M2 chip

Supported iOS Versions

roothide Bootstrap supports iOS 15.0 through iOS 17.0, including all minor versions and updates within this range.

Key Features

🔒 Safe & Stable

Unlike traditional jailbreaks, roothide Bootstrap maintains system integrity while providing customization capabilities.

🎯 Selective Injection

Choose which applications to inject tweaks into, giving you full control over your device customization.

🛠️ Developer Friendly

Comprehensive developer documentation and tools for creating roothide-compatible tweaks.

🔄 Regular Updates

Active development with regular updates and improvements based on community feedback.

👥 Community Support

Active Discord community and GitHub repository for support and collaboration.

📱 Wide Device Support

Supports devices from iPhone 6 to iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad models from iPad Air 2 to latest iPad Pro.

Differences from Traditional Jailbreaks

Feature Traditional Jailbreak roothide Bootstrap
System Modification Direct file system changes Injection-based approach
Tweak Injection System-wide by default Application-specific, user-controlled
SpringBoard Injection Supported Not supported by design
Installation Method Various methods TrollStore required
Compatibility Version-specific iOS 15.0-17.0

Resources & Links

Official Resources

Installation Guides

Developer Resources

Related Projects

Project Status

roothide Bootstrap is actively maintained and developed. The project receives regular updates with bug fixes, new features, and compatibility improvements.

Current release: 2.0 public beta7 (February 2026). This update adds improved tweak compatibility, injection for more system apps and daemons, automatic re-injection after iOS updates, watchdog protection, UI improvements, and important fixes for iOS 15 and iOS 16.

Full changelog for 2.0 public beta7 · Download on GitHub · Official announcement on X · Discord

Learn More

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