: iPad (5th, 6th, and 7th Gen), iPad Pro (1st and 2nd Gen), and iPad mini 4. Legacy Support
Note: While the exploit works on A11 devices (iPhone 8/X), iOS 17 cannot be installed on devices older than the iPhone XS. Therefore, while winra1n supports the exploit for A11, you cannot use it to jailbreak iOS 17 on an iPhone 8 because that phone cannot run iOS 17. The iOS 17.x support is primarily relevant for the line (specifically 7th gen iPads) that utilize the A10 chip but still support iPadOS 17.
Jailbreaking on iOS 17 remains a "semi-tethered" experience. This means if your device reboots, you must reconnect it to your PC and run WinRa1n again to reactivate your tweaks. Security Trade-offs : On A11 devices (iPhone 8/X) running iOS 16 or 17, you cannot use a passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID
To achieve a jailbreak on iOS 17.x using winra1n, the tool employs a specific workaround: