Right-click p0sixspwn.exe , go to Properties -> Compatibility , and set it to run in Windows 7 or Windows XP (Service Pack 3) mode.
Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your desktop.
Go to your Windows Control Panel and uninstall iTunes. You must also uninstall related Apple software in this exact order: Apple Software Update Apple Mobile Device Support Apple Application Support
If you don't want to fully downgrade iTunes, you can try installing the "iTunes Driver Setup" or "Apple Mobile Device Support" version 6.0 or 7.0 manually. p0sixspwn requires itunes 105 or above
Move the extracted driver files (usually .dll files like iTunesMobileDevice.dll ) directly into the exact same folder where your p0sixspwn.exe executable is located.
If the tool crashes on launch, extract the app to your desktop, open , and run the executable directly from inside the app bundle ( p0sixspwn.app/Contents/MacOS/p0sixspwn ). Additional Troubleshooting Tips
To ensure no leftover files cause issues, it is recommended to run a registry cleaner like CCleaner and reboot your PC. Right-click p0sixspwn
Step 5 — Jailbreak process
Works on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad mini, iPad (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th/5th gen), and Apple TV (2nd gen).
For a tool released in 2014 to jailbreak devices like the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and first-generation iPad mini, this dependency has aged like fine milk. Yet, in the niche world of legacy iOS enthusiasts, that single line of text has become a legend. You must also uninstall related Apple software in
On Windows, p0sixspwn often specifically needs 32-bit DLLs to communicate with your device. Some users find success with a specific version of iTunes 12.4.3
Even if you have the latest version of iTunes installed on Windows or macOS, this error can still pop up, halting your jailbreak process. Why does this happen? How do you fix it? And what exactly is p0sixspwn looking for?
The phrase "requires iTunes 10.5 or above" is technically correct but historically misleading. In 2014, "or above" meant up to iTunes 11.1.x. Today, "above" breaks the tool because Apple deprecated the exact functions p0sixspwn relies on.